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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 1:48:53 GMT
"You must be Hsia. Orientations is basically a tradition designed to help get you accustomed to the rules and functionality of the school. Companions are going to be monsters specifically chosen to compliment your individual talents."
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Post by snark on Aug 29, 2017 1:58:51 GMT
"Am Hsia," she nods. "Good. Do not know rules or school, should. Monsters are pack for hunting?"
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 2:02:07 GMT
"Essentially yes, though those who have more passive talents may use them for stuff like support or recreation. They have multiple uses depending on how they're used. Like gelatin!"
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 2:42:46 GMT
Sorin had expected clapping, or at least a cheer, so when he heard none, he frowned and slumped into a less hyper position, kicking the ground in embarrassment that no one had commented on him at all. He wasn't used to people ignoring his performances.
While he was in his little mini-slump he heard Hsia begin conversing with Alfa. At first he wasn't interested in the conversation that much but the minute he heard the word monster he perked up. That was what he was here for, after all. So he sprung up right behind the fox Kin as he talked about how they had multiple uses, They sounded so cool! Sorin just had to have one. He was so excited that maybe he shouted a bit too loud."Then what are we waiting for, Let's get started immediately!" He also may have been guilty of tugging the deer Kin's arm in an attempt to get him to lead the way to his goal.
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Post by Infynis on Aug 29, 2017 2:46:53 GMT
Secus' eyes light up at the mention of companion monsters, though externally, they actually seem to darken. For a moment, in his excitement he doesn't even notice the grandeur in which he finds himself. As his tunnel vision recedes however, and he sees past Alfa, he is stunned by the majesty of Windrider's College. He had been slightly prepared by seeing the College from the outside, but having come from an abandoned Wood Elf village in a secluded forest, nothing could have truly readied him for this level of splendor. He stood stock still for a moment, gaping, before simply saying, "An orientation would be wise..."
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 3:23:23 GMT
Sorin's energy seems to be already draining Alfa, but the kin perseveres, despite the grimace on his face obviously indicating that he wishes he was anywhere else. "Of course, that's why I'm here. Please, follow me. We'll start the tour at the main hall, and work our way to the summoning chambers"Alfa leads the group down the main hall, going over every interesting detail about windrider's academy. Everything from its founding 3 Queens ago, recalling the number of notorious celebrities that have graduated from this school, and how the headmaster of the school is in fact the 3rd prince to the crown "Prince Fionn may not be here today. I believe his sister has recently returned from her maiden voyage to Athiel, but I can't wait for you all to meet him. He's so smart, and cool, and wise, and-and he once even single handily took down a Tyranitar without the assistance of a monster companion! He knows how to juggle knives, leads the world in fashion, can insult you in 26 different languages, and-"After that the tour mainly comprises of Alfa giving nonstop praise to Prince Fionn. The excitement is easy to read in the young kin. His face is all gush and red, his tiny tail wags from side to side, and his ears are perked and twitchy. After 17 uninterrupted minutes of learning about how great Prince Fionn is, you all eventually arrive to a large stone door. "And this would be the summoning chambers. We use these primarily as a means to keep excess monsters safe in another realm when they aren't in use, and also to grant first timers their first companion."The doors open for the group, revealing a pristine white marble room filled with scientific and magical artifacts. At the center sits a large stone sphere, and seems so smooth that it would be soothing to touch. Before that are a number of mirrors. "Each of you will commune with the sphere. It's a gift from the Angels that allows the wielder to contact the monster's realm and communicate through spirit. Since it will be your first time, you will each be contacted instead of contacting. Would anyone like to go first?"
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Post by wendy on Aug 29, 2017 3:33:58 GMT
Fae feels very out-of-his-element in the cool, sterile room, and it scares him deeply. He gazes at the sphere, knowing that it's connected to a power he is completely unfamiliar with. Fae tries to gulp down his fear- he needs to be brave! If Jorel could do it, Fae can do it too. After all, this is just the beginning of the trials here.
So, fiercely denying his nerves, Fae looks up into Alfa's eyes and nods with as much confidence as he can muster, choking out a weak "I'll go." He tries again, clearing his voice, "ahem, I'd like to go first."
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 3:35:42 GMT
Sorin literally ran right up to the sphere, stopping before he got too far ahead of himself and turning back to Alfa, a plea in his eyes as he stared at the Deer boy. "Can I? Pleaaaaase?" He started with pleading, and that led to him hopping up and down, clasping his hands together in front of him in an attempt to be as cute as possible and get what he wants. He really wanted this, and he would probably do anything to get first pick. Charm=13
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 3:45:38 GMT
Alfa nods over to Sorin, who was the only one he heard since Fae was quickly outshined by Sorin's personality.
"Simply touch the stone and do your best to empty your mind of all thoughts. It may be a little freaky the first time you do it, but stick with it. It's worth it."
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 3:54:38 GMT
The circus child clapped and cheered as he got to go first, skipping the small distance remaining over to the stone. After a moment of self congratulation, he let out a deep breath, trying to calm himself as best he could. He looked at the stone with a firm resolve, He could do this!
"Here I go!" He shouted it out with enthusiasm as he literally shoved his hand onto the stone. He tried his best to keep his mind completely clear, Closing his eyes to help keep his head empty, Sorin thought he was doing well, his mind only straying back to Cirque Astra, he was here for them after all. He couldn't mess this up, So while he thought fondly of his home, he quickly shoved it out of his head. Focus on nothing, nothing at all, emptiness...the void...
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 4:01:18 GMT
Sorin doesn't feel much of a change. In fact, it almost seems like nothing is happening to him at all. As he peeks open an eye to see what exactly is going on, he notices that he is no longer in Windrider's but instead seems to be dead center in a beautiful circus tent. Cheers pour down from crowds of dark silhouettes, and suddenly, a creature with a demented looking expression waddles closer to the circus boy "This place seems weird. You look weird. Why do you have so much skin? Why don't you have more limbs? Why aren't you wearing a bag over your head? Naughty young girls should wear bags over their heads as punishment for wandering where they don't belong."The creature's voice is crackly and unsettling.
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 4:15:02 GMT
While he only planned to crack an eye open, when Sorin sas the beautiful tent and this mildly demented monster walk up to him, his eyes opened wide in admiration at just how adorable it was. While what it said sounded pretty strange, Sorin just thought it was a culture difference.
"Oh my! You are so adorable!" He had no self control in that moment, scooping up the adorable guy in his arms...maybe it was a girl, it's hard to tell. He was just so excited to meet an adorable monster, and this one was his partner...right? Oh, it had asked some questions, he needed to answer them. "Humans all have this much skin, I'm pretty sure about that, And I have just as many limbs as I need! o-oh and I'm not wearing a bag cause I don't have one cool or cute enough to show off!" He had nothing to say about the naughty girl comment because well, that might actually be a punishment, he didn't know for sure.
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 4:22:25 GMT
The creature is caught WAAAAAY off guard by Sorin's kind nature. It's head wobbles back and forth as it's being strangled . . . or would be strangled if it had a throat.
"Gah! Wha-What are you doing girl! Is this wome new form of adultery?! What perversions are you kids into these days! I'm a delicate, civil mouse you know! Furthermore, WHY ARE YOU NOT PISSING YOUR PANTS OUT OF FEAR OF ME?!?! ARE YOUR LEG BRAINS WORKING?!?!"
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 4:31:59 GMT
Sorin knew what these words meant, and the little mouse? It said it was a mouse so it definitely was! And more questions, It was shouting all of them with fervor so he should return it in kind, yes?
"I'M NOT MARRIED SO THIS ISN'T ADULTERY...probably, AND I HEAR KIDS ARE INTO SOME WEIRD STUFF TODAY FROM MY UNCLE, AND YES, YOU ARE A DELICATE, ADORABLE MOUSE, WHY WOULD I BE AFRAID OF THAT, AND OF COURSE MY LEG BRAINS AREN'T WORKING, HAVE YOU SEEN HOW CUTE YOU ARE?"
Match your partners enthusiasm with your own, he had read that in some book somewhere, what was it called....it started with a D and had 101 at the end....Oh well! What was way more important now was giving his mouse the love it so deserved, he nuzzled his head against what he assumed was it's own, This was definitely a perfect match!
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 4:41:36 GMT
"This is 100% not a perfect match" The monster thought to itself. However, the weird little limbed girl seems pretty kind, and genuinely in love with him. Perhaps she was one of those drug induced groupies? That could work well for his solo career as a street drummer.
"Stupid Girl! You clearly cannot be trusted with your own life. Fear not. I, the great and noble MIMIKYU, shall raise you as my own. You will get 6 meals a day and regular lectures on the great history of the mighty mimikyu. Should you doze off-- "
"I'll rip off a fingernail"
"Be sure to pay attention now!"
Suddenly, Sorin finds himself back in the summoning chambers, Mimikyu still firmly planted in his arms.
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Post by seraphflonne on Aug 29, 2017 4:47:53 GMT
Sorin literally screamed in delight, it clearly liked him, though it did seem to think he was a girl. Oh well, he was pretty confident in his gender, no insecurities here! "I did it!" As he cheered he tossed the mouse into the air like one would do with a toddler, just letting it barely slip out before falling back safely in his grasp. "It's great to meet you, Mimikyu! I hope we'll be besties"
It didn't look like he would be stopping anytime soon, maybe you should just ignore him and move on.
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Post by wendy on Aug 29, 2017 4:49:44 GMT
As Sorin completely takes Alfa's attention from Fae, Fae's face flushes and his stomach sinks into the smooth, stone floor. His anger flares at the human, and Fae spends a hot second mentally rebuking circus-boy: That was rude. How pathologically entitled do you have to be to just waltz right up like that!? Self-centered, egotistical, (etc.). Then, he sharply inhales, shocked by his own pettiness, and devotes a few more seconds to recovering the awkward moment altogether. As his speeding heart drums away in his chest, Fae attempts to relax by closely inspecting the room, the strange items, the machines, and the mirrors, and guessing what they are used for (it's pretty hopeless, this stuff is waay far out of his area of expertise). Then, Sorin begins his turn at the sphere, as Fae looks on. At least, I get to see what I'm getting into, he thinks. He steals a glance at the others. Lined up together, it's interesting to see how they vary in terms of staying calm. But even the most cool-headed (who would probably be Secus) betrays himself with small ticks: shifting weight, tapping fingers ever so slightly. Amused, Fae turns back to Sorin...who isn't doing anything but standing there with his hand on the sphere...Fae raises his eyebrows. Umm what's going on? Did he get possessed?
And suddenly, something strange happens: Sorin seems to shift in place ever so slightly, and he turns around with a thing in his arms!! It's adorableeee. Sorin looks kind of dazed, too. Fae wastes no time in stepping right on up after Sorin, feeling a thrill of fear or excitement, he can't really tell which. All he knows is, I want one! Then he turns back to Alfa, with his hand on the sphere. "Empty your mind, right?" he says, closing his eyes and focusing on nothing at all, trying to fight every thought. Focus: UCwdtLda2d6 for void-magic ball 2d6
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 4:58:51 GMT
"Oh uh, yes but-"And it's too late. Like Sorin, Fae happens to feel significantly nothing until he awakes in a serene forest, gently lit by fireflies illuminating the vibrant greens and pleasent little waterfall. In the distance, the wind whispers sweet melodies. It's as though the entire forest is trying to court Fae into a sweet romantic scent. Every sense the boy has is being massaged and cared for. To his left, a whiff of something sweet catches his attention. Turning, he finds a pleasant little flower with eyes "You poor creature. You've never been here, and yet your heart still knows it. It still longs to go home."
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Post by wendy on Aug 29, 2017 5:05:31 GMT
Fae basks in the beauty of the forest and the night. The soft light of the stars grazes his skin, and he can't help but glow with its light. Shining faintly, Fae looks down at the beautiful cherry creature. It tells him that his heart longs for this home, so soft and green and starlit, and he sheds a tear, saying "No, but that's nice. Also, you look REALLY tasty, and I haven't had breakfast yet."
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Post by drallore on Aug 29, 2017 5:09:46 GMT
The tiny creature giggles and seems to be directing some of the fireflies to come and gently kiss the tear off of Fae's face.
"Humor is a wonderful coping mechanism. Why have you never gone home? Don't you wish to see your family?"
In the river some shadow silhouettes seem to be playing in the waterfall. The fireflies dance along.
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