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Post by drallore on Apr 25, 2018 21:30:27 GMT
Azazel stared eagerly at Jioni, ready for someone to notice his newfound stench . . . Which no one did. It was extremely disappointing. He pouted, and looked off to the side, noticing the similarly tiny girl to his side.
”Wait . . . You’re not a Golland are you? I don’t recognize you if you are. How’d you get chosen as the second rep? Wait, why didn’t I know who the second rep is?”
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Post by darkoda on Apr 26, 2018 6:44:50 GMT
As everyone arrived, the Great Sage proceeded with his introductions, which came with the reminder that only one of them could win and more importantly, a glowing glass orb that she couldn’t help but try to poke and prod around.
The operative word being try, since her hands were still occupied with her fuzzy silkworm, but fortunately for her own sense of pride, her Larvesta was perfectly willing to hold onto the guide while Berry poked at it with her chin with the ease that only came with having a lot of practice doing things while hugging a pokemon. If she’d gotten this right, from all those magic lessons that got crammed into her head she should be able to –
“Wah!”
She was not expecting it to suddenly light up and show her the image of a small dark fox – was that a Zorua? Was…was one of the contestants a Pokemon? What kind of super pokemon were the kingdoms raising to be able to be a Representative on their own?! That was kind of scary……
But then there were princes and princesses and military people and – wow, the other Kingdoms all sent some impressive people. ”We might have our work cut out for us…” Wait, was she supposed to mingle? How did you just…walk up to a foreign dignitary and talk? What if she said something stupid and got thrown in jail? Her last talk with a noble nearly had that happen!
Well, nothing for it but to hang back and observe the competition, yesss, it was definitely that, not like she was afraid to talk to the people here, that would be silly!
She studiously ignored the look she could just feel her pokemon giving her.
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 26, 2018 8:07:27 GMT
Jioni took the Liend Rep's entrance in stride, but was nonetheless surprised, impressed and interested by his abilities.
A feminine voice called his name, and her turned to see that the other Aurian Rep was addressing him...and they knew each other?!
"Yeah...I'm me..."
As she continued he began to really look at her, recalling the odd young girl who'd tail his sister and he incessantly. He laughed as he remembered something in particular about her.
"Oh yeah, Princess...never thought I'd see you here of all places. Wait a minute...weren't we each others' first kiss? You grew up really pretty."
Once the sage began speaking. however, Jioni became all business as he focused all his attention in taking in the elder's words. Now that he was paying attention he noticed that all the other representatives had arrived on stage as well. He took them in individually, making mental notes about them and seeing if any were worthy of particular note. The female Braxiusian caught his eye; there was something about her he couldn't shake. The Sage's reaction to the other Braxius Rep next to him earned a raised eyebrow from him. Was the boy using some sort of glamour on a friend? That thought was almost lost to him immediately as he was given a guide of his own, in awe of such a powerful magical artifact. The Sage's words filled with excitement and hope. He was ready to begin his challenge. The man was also excellent at impressive exits, as yet another Thunderbolt had him disappear from the stage.
He looked over, seeing his Aunt Star approaching the stage with someone else alongside her. Another priestess? Maybe she was an old friend of hers. Aunt Star seemed to know almost everyone, she was good with people like that.
Well, except for rude people like her. She'd completely ignored him when she came to speak to the princess like he was nothing. This was exactly the reason his mother didn't like nobles and royalty. His mood soured, and it was shown in the annoyed look that was clear across his face.
"As much as I'd love to say yes to a smile as cute as that, it's clear your friend doesn't think much of me. At least not enough to acknowledge my existence like we weren't having a conversation. What can I expect though? I suppose commoners like me don't mean much in the grand schemes of nobility and royalty. You two have fun, I'd hate to get in the way."
He was about to leave to go talk to the beautiful tan-skinned girl when he suddenly felt a familiar weight missing from his back, in its place an atrocious stench. He tried his best to hold his composure as he quickly spun around to address the two Excsians.
"I don't know what this is, but if either of you can command water would you mind washing whatever this is off my armor?"
Meanwhile, a certain Honedge was rudely awakened by being magically teleported off of her master's back and in the possession of some strange child. She was understandable angry. Her reaction was also understandable, as she slashed at the boy with an aptly-named Fury Cutter.
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Post by drallore on Apr 26, 2018 11:24:12 GMT
As azazel tried to speak to tiny girl, he suddenly felt an odd sort of wriggling in his back. Upon turning around, the boy was greeting with the oppressive aura of an excessively pissed off sentient ghost sword with an expression that seemed to say, “I will rip apart every orifice you own and make a few more just to rip those apart too”. Azazel was lucky enough to dodge its first strike, then proceeded to react in the expected fashion of a noble young prince. He ran and screamed.
”aaaAAAAaAAaAaaAaaHhHHhHhhh!!!!
He circled the main stage a few times
”GET IT AWAY FROM ME!! GET IT AWAY!!!”
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 26, 2018 13:07:04 GMT
Seeing and hearing the commotion, it wasn't hard for Jioni to draw some sort of conclusion as to what had happened.He didn't rush to help the boy, it'd be good for him to sweat a little. He took his time walking over and once he was near enough he called out authoritatively.
"Scathách, stand down."
Starting at the sound of her master's voice, the sword turned to face him as he commanded her. She hesitated for a moment, and you could see the defiance in her eyes.
With what sounded to be a metallic grunt of aggravation, the spirit floated and returned to her master's side. Her eyes still watched the boy with burning intensity as Jioni walked over to address him.
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Post by drallore on Apr 26, 2018 13:31:02 GMT
Free from the pursuit of sentient weaponry, Azazel noticed an angry looking gentleman approaching home. He giggled, eager to see the mettle of the other contestant.
"Oh I bet you'RE the swords trainer? That's a pretty mean little monster you sent after me. Pretty early to try offing contestants don't you think?"
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 26, 2018 13:40:02 GMT
Jioni smirks as he walks over to the younger boy, he had tricks of his own. He stands in front of him...and ruffles his hair as he bends down to kiss him on the forehead.
"We both know this was all your doing, but I will say I'm amused by your antics. I would just suggest being careful before you get yourself hurt next time. And I won't kill you anytime soon, if at all. I want to see what else you get up to."
He then pats the boy's head and turns away to go seek help from Excsians. That probably wasn't how he expected that to go. AC 6 Sweet Kiss:qHkpmhZu1d20 Evasion ignored while Transformed.1d20
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Post by shotte on Apr 26, 2018 14:01:32 GMT
Bael's attention as he walked away with Hellia was caught by a boy asking help of him. He hesitated to answer to help and show that he could indeed manipulate water..at least on some level. "Uhh..yeah. I can help you." After the man had retrieved his sword from the boy and gave the child a talking to, slowly making his way back the man halted pointed at his back. "Ok hold still just a bit sir" as Bael held his hands over the putrid area where the sword had been. His hands began to glow a light blue light as the light refracted as that of ripples on water. Small, miniscule droplets of water pulled in front of his palm and collected into orbs of water. Bael swayed his hands left and right washing as much off as excrement as he could. "I..I think that should do it. I think it might take a bit for any lingering stench to wear off though." His faced winced as the stench was still quite potent in such a close quarter. "I hope that works out for you. We are actually headed to the tavern to grab some food. Would you like to join?" He motioned his thumb back in a questioning form, his face with a quaint smile.
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Post by drallore on Apr 26, 2018 14:41:03 GMT
When the man approached Azazel, he had started preparing some spells to defend himself, but somehow, Azazel didn't read a malicious aura off him. It was a powerful one, but it didn't scare him, it entranced him. After the man approached him, and kissed his forehead, Azazel turned a deep shade of red, embarrassed and completely caught off guard. He couldn't respond when jioni left, just stared off in confusion, as he struggled to walk back towards his banner.
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Post by Star / Kamille on Apr 26, 2018 15:03:37 GMT
Star was somewhat amused by Erinna ran off to Aluche's side at her words and let out a light sigh, hoping she hadn't gotten the princess in some kind of trouble. She knew just how rigid many in the priesthood could be and how eager to please Aluche was. None the less she was still a minute or so away when she got to watch the drama happening, actually stopping in her walk as the scene played out. Some young man stole Scathách, whom proceeded to attempt to maul him. A few screaming laps around the stage before Jioni decided to save him from the looks of it and she smiled brightly at Jioni's forgiveness. She had raised that boy oh so well and she was very proud of him. Finally another of the competitors was nice enough to wash whatever that was off his back, and judging by the scent Jioni would not be happy about it.
Star had come into this expecting something like a noble event where everyone was stuffy and privileged, with each competitor having an assistant and probably an entire household's worth of funds behind them. She was pleasantly surprised to see the amusing circus it had turned into and she let out a warm laugh as she climbed the steps to the stage, walking over to join Jioni and the others that had gathered around him as her laughter faded. Despite not being a competitor she didn't seem nervous about walking onto the stage as she first greeted the contestants near the walkway and then approached her son, having long since learned how to deal with the stares of others.
"I didn't realize the event started with a show dear, I do hope everything is all right? The poor boy looks confused, I've warned you about those dashing looks of yours." She teased with a warm smile, ignoring the scent as she joined Jioni on the stage, shooting Bael a grateful look. "Thank you Sir for your talents as well. I'm not entirely sure what was on his back but I prefer him without the lingering scent."
Star smoothed out her robe with a simple brush of her hands as she turned to Jioni, a slight tilt to her head as she considered him now that he had resolved his situation with the odd young man that was almost mauled by Scathách. This had certainly been an eventful start to the Championship. "So what is our starting plan dear? As I said on our path here, it's your journey to walk, I'm just here to enjoy the adventure and help out where I can."
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 26, 2018 15:19:08 GMT
Jioni was thankful for the stranger's help, and once he'd left the Braxian he turned around and held still as asked. He felt the cool water slowly remove the offending substance from his back, and was relieved to not be walking around with scat on his back. He turned around, and held is hand out to shake the water mage's. "Nice to meet you, I am Jioni Nafasi. But you probably heard that earlier haha. Oh and about the smell...I might have a fix for that."Pulling out a sealing crystal from his back, he held it in front of him as he summoned his Flabébé. "Come forth, Antheia."The summoning circle formed on the ground, energy pulling her from the crystal as the fairy appeared before him. "My darling, do you think you could assist me with some fragrance?"
He again turned around as the small fairy formed glowing, light green leaves from thin air. She then summoned a gust of pink dust that propelled the leaves forward, the combined magicks gently brushing back and forth across the affected area in the hopes of imparting her sweet scent to her master's armour. When she was done, he allowed her to remain outside her crystal with Scathách. "It would be an honour to join you two, I just have to speak with someone and retrieve my aunt before I join you two. If you don't mind a larger group."He then walked over to the female representative for Braxius, bowing before her as he introduced himself. "Good day milady, I am Jioni, descended of House Sithíche. I have been told a branch of my family moved to your Kingdom, would you be familiar with them?"
His aunt approached him, catching his attention. He turned to reply to her quickly with a laugh. "Everything's all good, I think he just wanted some attention. Not my fault if he got more than he could handle."
He thought for a moment before answering her question. "Well, this gentleman and his fellow rep have invited us to join them at a tavern so I wanted to know if you were interested in coming with us. I was gonna invite this young lady here as well so she and I could speak more freely."
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Post by ventix on Apr 26, 2018 16:08:49 GMT
Aluche's heart sank as Jioni turned down her invitation. Shooting an annoyed glance at Erinna, Aluche sighed wistfully and turned to look around at the other champions, considering her next move.
Hey cheer up! Ya first love might have turned ya down, but there's plenty of fresh faces to chose from here! Ah'd suggest either that hunk from Borskin or that hottie from Krut! Ya were gonna approach them anyways right? For your information, their names are Adel Laves and Valerie Chase. Shouldn't you know that since we share the same memories and senses? Just because we do, don't mean Ah pay attention to stuff like that. Though if Ah knew how hot they were, Ah probably would have payed more attention. I-I see...At any rate, you're correct about me wanting approach them. I suppose I may as well do that now...
Aluche walks up to Valerie Chase. "Excuse me, Lady Chase?" Aluche said, trying to get Valerie's attention.
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Post by drallore on Apr 26, 2018 18:09:59 GMT
Azazel was quite frazzled by his previous encounter. He could not comprehend why someone would respond positively to his antics. Wait, was it really positive? Perhaps kind words is a form of warfare in whatever kingdom that stupid pretty boy with an enchanting aura was from! Azazel couldn't accept this. He had to know what curse that man laid on him. To do so, he'd observe from the shadows, and make note of EVERYTHING fairy boy did1
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Post by shotte on Apr 26, 2018 20:23:12 GMT
With a polite small bow "Oh, it's no problem madam. Though we are to become one another's competition no reason in denying a simple request such as this. I'd hope that another would've done the same were I in that predicament." Bael spoke with genuine sincerity towards the beautifully woman in fine cloaks wearing a gentle smile as she nodded. With the demeanor the woman and the knight talked he sensed a sort of familial manner among the two. He found that bringing along a family member to be quite an interesting tactic in this trial. She seemed to be able to offer quite some help as she carried the essence of a caring air about her.
His hand quickly met the man's hand in a quick handshake. "Nice to meet you as well Sir Nafasi. I am Baelfire Rister. Quite the interesting creature you have there" he notions toward the Flabebe as it wistfully floats about her master. The Flabebe twirled about as it received the complement from Bael as he smiled at the small fae creature, waving hello to it. Looking back towards Jioni "The more the merrier. I think I saw one not too far from this arena."
In attempt to aide Jioni in persuading the girl of Braxius to join them Bael came up from behind and joined Jioni at his side with a comforting look on his face. "Yes please come, I may have traveled but I rarely have had time to mingle amongst so many a diverse selection of each nation at once. I hear that this tavern has some splendid ale." Bael had concocted a plan in order to gather as much information on any local routes or landmarks from the company he would dine with.
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Post by Veinexes on Apr 27, 2018 4:25:21 GMT
Watching both the antics of her fellow Braxian and the others, Aurora couldn't help but giggle. At least her competition seemed a lively bunch to be sure. When all head settled she focused on the boy who had approached her. She was flustered at first, so many people had approached her, and at least two of them not that bad looking. This one however seemed to be trying to sway her, and it was working, Before she could speak another came behind him and bid her join them as well.
"Charmed I'm sure sir Jioni, and master Bael." as she spoke and curtsied in return, "My name is Aurora Gast, and as you may have guessed I am representing Braxius in this competition, along with my counterpart." She nodded towards Azazel as he wandered back towards the banner. "As for joining you and your group... I will think on it. As much as we would help eachother I don't want us becoming to close so fast." She smiled at Jioni, "After all we must work for our happy endings must we not, and you have yet to fit itruly into the image I have of my prince. Perhaps though..." She was obviously flustered by Jioni's attempt and bold approach of her, still mulling over going with him or not in her head. As she turned she noted The other fairy girl who had been called away. She was also, interesting, so many here carried blades it made her regret not doing so herself.
Hellia regarded both the situation with Jioni and Azazel, as well as Aurora's polite declination to join them. "She does have a point, granted I have not left Exsci save for a few of father's liaisons to the mainland of Krut, but I would be dlighted to spend more time amongst you all if you'd have me." Trythfully she had hoped to meet someone to help her naviagate dry land, give her a ship any day to these hills and valleys.
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Valerie turned spotting the calling voice and smiled, she had heard of the pirncess and for any aspiring inventor a royal booster shot worked wonders for investors. "Ah, M'lady what may I do for you?" She said bowing low in reverence and custom.
Behind her others began to form parties as well. Broksin and Vlarus' representatives regarded eachother with a fair amount of space between the two while Liend's second seemed content to watch and choose his traveling arangments. Sir Gregor, Krut's second representative, seemed to be heading off to market.
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Post by ventix on Apr 27, 2018 6:43:52 GMT
Aluche gave a smile and a small bow. "Oh nothing much. I was simply wondering if you'd like to travel alongside myself and Lady Erinna. It's dangerous to go alone and it would give me time to inquire about your wonderful research. I'd very much like to hear more about your work, as I believe that it holds great things for Avalous' future."
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Post by eltrou on Apr 27, 2018 6:56:48 GMT
Raoul's nose was able to pick up the smell of something very foul, faint though as it were, and it was all he could do to keep his face straight and impassive as the proceedings continued. Still, his position from a bit ways back allowed him to see the hint of magic swapping out a sword from that loud sparkling Aurian for that foul-smelling bag, one that he wouldn't have noticed if his eyes weren't paying attention at that very moment, and even then it was a near-miss. He wasn't sure who did it, but given the reputations of people around here he had a strong inkling that he knew exactly who was responsible for that - the infamous prankster prince of Braxius... unless one of the other representatives had a mischievious streak he didn't know about or there was a third party in the mix. All possible options.
In any case, it wasn't his business so he pushed it out of his mind for the moment as the proceedings continued. The Grand Sage gave them their crystal spheres -with a definite scolding to the Braxius prince- and made a fancy speech about the event before declaring the event over. He eyed the sphere with a hint of curiosity while keeping the others in his peripherals as they started to mill around and gather in groups. He then looked up at his cousin.
"What exactly are you planning to do, cousin? Planning on going solo or do you have some interesting people in mind already?" He asked him curiously as he leaned back on his chair.
However, right after he asked that he was approached by the oldest person in the competition - one of the Harvvestim representatives if he saw that banner correctly. The odd one out, hm? And that was with the Braxius prince getting chased by a sword amongst other things.
"Quite a few things, like Prince Azazel being chased around by a living sword. Probably karma if the smell coming from Ser Jioni is evident of anything." Raoul commented, his voice light but level and calm. "There's also Princess Aluche looking like a blushing maiden near said knight, though the more curious thing is that sword bundle and the weapon-fighting calluses on hands of the heir of a supposed pacifistic monarchy."
He then leaned forward a bit to look at her curiously. "Why did you decide to talk to me in particular, aside from me being 'interesting'? You certainly are the interesting sort yourself - most people of your age don't participate for various reasons, yet here you are in front of me and my lord cousin."
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Babs was distracted from her attempt to start up a conversation by the sudden hubbub. Looking up she saw the kid who had been singled out by the dandy being chased around by a flying sword, she stared slack-jawed at the fool as he rushed around trying not to get diced up. Shaking her head she brought herself back when he started talking.
"Don't know nothing 'bout no princesses and I gotta admit a damn fool who don't know how to handle his own 'Mon does stand out a bit. In a way that makes you stranger still, if I hadn't come over I doubt you'd have blinked even with the ruckus. Most folks'd have at least jumped or looked over sharply when he started shout'n."
When he posed his question Babs scratched her chin thoughtfully. Why had he caught her eye in particular? There was a gaggle of odd characters here, each seeming to try to outdo the last somehow.
"S'pose I'm not the type to come to this sort of thing and just hang in the back. You caught my eye, being the calm spot and all and I was goin to talk to someone so I guess you're the lucky one then! Keh!"
She beamed when he called her interesting, it was good someone noticed her talents! Looking back over at the boy being chased by the sword she was relieved to see someone with more sense had finally calmed it down. Good to know some of the other contestants had something rattling around in their heads at least. What was that? A cousin? She looked over at the other contestant sitting under a banner similar to the one she was standing in front of. Along with the familiar scent of manure she was catching from somewhere she could smell a pretty strong smell of something fragrant coming from that way, yet under it, there was something else, something... Unpleasant. Well, it wasn't any of her business, turning back she replied to the question.
"There ain't nothing I can't do now that I couldn't do when I was your age sonny. I thought it was high time I put my copper in the pot. Things were busier when I was young but now with the Hatchet slowing down it seemed like a good time to show off."
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Post by darkoda on Apr 28, 2018 2:56:09 GMT
Okay, maybe she was hanging back because she wanted a better idea before wading into the dangerous waters of socializing with a bunch of nobles, but this people watching was paying off! She already knew to avoid that representative from the Dark Kingdom lest she get pranked, and that there were so many royals present here! And one of them was crushing so obviously on another representative. Ah, if she was more gossip minded this might be more fun to note.
But she did have to talk to someone if only because half the point of travelling was meeting new people. And while she didn’t quite feel up to walking up to a royal….at the very least the knights she knew back home were generally nice and they did teach her how to fight (even if they liked messing with her hair far too much)…
And okay, she’d admit that Hellia Barnes looked really cool.
Berry walked up to the knight and put on her bestest smile. “Hi there!”
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 28, 2018 16:22:42 GMT
"Nice to meet you as well Sir Baelfire," Jioni said before gesturing toward his Aunt. "This lovely woman's name is Star Luminous, she is my aunt and other mother. Another thing I'm sure you heard from my earlier introduction," he said with a laugh.
Antheia gives a pleased chirp at the man's comment, dancing on the flower she floated in the air. Jioni laughs at her reaction. "Thank you, she was a gift from my mother and father."
Jioni smiles in amusement at Aurora's response. "That is fair enough, it was quite forward of me to approach you so. I merely sought to make acquaintance with those from the other kingdom's and you and yours seemed the most interesting so far." He nodded as she continued. "I did not know I matched the image of anyone's prince at all, so I will take it as a compliment that I am a partial consideration. Mayhaps our happy endings will align with one another's."
Jioni turned for a moment to speak with Hellia. "Of course Miss Hellia, I'd be delighted to have your company. A fellow knight is always a welcome addition for merrymaking."
When the tan-skinned girl walked up and spoke to Hellia, Jioni couldn't but sweat a little in his armour. Cresselia that smile was radiant. He hadn't prepared for her to be so near so soon.
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