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Post by Infynis on Oct 17, 2017 17:44:45 GMT
Secus does indeed attend a demonic history course. It seemed particularly relevant to him, and simply interesting as well. Hopefully his instructor would be a demon, and he'd be able to learn about them first hand. Maybe even get on good terms with the professor and gain some unique perspective.
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 17, 2017 19:04:10 GMT
Sorin decides to mix the two suggestions, Why? Be cause that obviously makes more sense, yes? He started painting his mother, using lighter tones than he normally would, her skin being more pale and her hair being a fairer shade than it actually is. Instead of her normal, amber eyes he gave her deep cerulean, made her cheekbones a bit more prominent. All in all, it was looking like his mother...if she was a high elf. That wasn't that horrifying, but then he added those wings on her back. Simply dreadful, the white wings were just so plain looking, why didn't they have any interesting color on them? Sorin sighed to himself and began shading the wings with whites and grays. After getting her torso and head done he decided to handle the background, just a normal sky, the clouds seemingly closer than they should be, but nothing out of the ordinary. All in all, when he was finished the image looked like an average depiction of an angel...that was honestly the most horrifying thing to Sorin. Plain, Normality, they're things he didn't want, and would never crave. This picture was so horrifyingly average he didn't really know how to feel. It was his mother, but as a plain and boring looking angel, sure she had wings but all angels did, right?
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Post by drallore on Oct 18, 2017 6:54:05 GMT
The frosty elf sighs, pulls out a small card and hands it to Uri. "Please wait for us to leave before you read it."The note reads as follows Congratulations! You've made one of the biggest non lethal mistakes one could make at this school! You've let North imprint on you. What does that mean you ask? Well to answer that, we must discuss his upbringing. North's mother is a well renowned Fae that guards a village in the northern Tundra. Her one major flaw was that she coddled her son North with no sense of control. Thus, north has become extremely accustomed to being held, and will not take no for an answer. Be warned. For now on, should North not currently be attached to someone and he happens to see you, he will latch on, and you will be stuck with him. If you ever have this happen to you, the only way to remove him (through non lethal means) is to find the Wood Elf Sera Illthorn. It is believed that North holds her on highest priority because she resembles his mother so much. Be courteous though, she likes breaks every once in a while. But if you're reading this card, it probably means you ruined that break for her. Dick move newbie. Dick move.
Much to Secus's surprise, the Demonic history class is actually led by an angel named Zelious. He spends much of the class discussing the first attempts demons ever made at trans-dimensional magic, and the countless lives lost during that process. The lecture is long, but extremely informative, though some of the dark elves and demons in the class are quick to question the legitimacy of Zelious's words. Can an angel be trusted to discuss demon matters? After a brief lecture, you are left to an independent study, where you have the opportunity to speak to Zelious, or perhaps one of your peers. 2 Demons, 5 Dark Elves, a Dwarf, 8 Humans, and 2 High elves, though they seem to be in the class ironically. Dicks.
The teacher walks by Sorin's painting "Ah, an angel. An exceptionally graceful one at that. It's not uncommon for many to be enthralled by their beauty, but I'd like you to consider your composition in the future. Pose her in such a way that tells a story, or expresses an emotion she is feeling. What do you think she's feeling right now?"
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Post by wendy on Oct 18, 2017 17:16:03 GMT
After skimming the note, Uri places it in his pocket, thoughtful. That frost elf is probably mad at him...oh, well! If anything, this is just an opportunity for Uri to take North off her hands once in a while- she should be thanking him. Besides, Uri doesn't mind North too much, anyway (as long as there's a source of heat nearby). He makes a mental note to contact Sera later.
Then, he apologizes for the interruption so the botany class can get back under way.
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 18, 2017 19:49:49 GMT
Sorin looks at Thar, scratching his chin in thought for a moment before responding. "Well I tried to combine my worst horror with a loving memory, my mom as an angel worked out pretty well, she's obviously feeling bored, like her existence as an angel is the most drab thing in existence, Sure, she has wings but that's just a common Angel trait, she's nothing special. She hates it, but she know she has to pretend that she's fine, because she's an ordinary angel, she can't do anything interesting with her life, no her place is in the sky with other angels, honestly I feel sorry for her, and kinda feel bad for drawing her like this." Honestly, being ultimately plain and boring was the most horrifying thing Sorin could imagine, He had never know the life of the common folk, but if they came to see his daily life for entertainment? It had to be boring and uneventful, and Sorin needed events and entertainment, he wouldn't stand being normal.
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Post by drallore on Oct 19, 2017 6:24:54 GMT
The botany class proceeds as usual, the instructor . . . who refused to give his name . . . gave a general description on the various types of berries available in the region. Spoiler alert. It's all of them. The plants around Uri reach out to him. It seems his radiating lights are ample nutrients to them. Other classmates are either impressed, horrified, or both. The first assignment given to the class is to separate a basket of berries to their respective groups. Be warned. Your entire college career may rely on this one moment. Or it may not. I'm not a fucking wizard, what do I know?
Roll Gen ed or Survival to seperate the berries
Thar thinks for a bit.
"Hm. Then in that case, let's use more contrast. Paint her in a warm heavenly light, and let the dark areas work as framing negative space, and rather than have her look to the light, have her hang her head down, wear a slight smile, and pinch the eyebrows a bit. This should convey the despair she's feeling. What do you think?"
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Post by wendy on Oct 19, 2017 15:31:29 GMT
Uri leans over the table of berry samples. This should be something he's relatively good at, since he grew up on a farm, so hopefully memory serves him well! Gen. Ed: dzYrCCPi5d6
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 19, 2017 15:47:37 GMT
Sorin blinks at the professor, that's... not exactly what he was going for. "I guess, if I was wanting to make it obvious. Despair is more my reaction to this, not everyone's...besides isn't someone pretending to be fine when they aren't way more horrifying? Especially when you can't tell? If my mom felt like this, I wouldn't know because she was keeping up a facade, and that...horrifies me." Sorin looked down at the painting, yeah, the concept of not being able to tell just how pained one is on the inside, when he could possibly help was also as horrifying as being a plain and boring individual.
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Post by flarnith on Oct 20, 2017 4:27:14 GMT
Bedwyr takes one look at the other students in his class and the looks he's getting. " Greetings." he gives off with his -usual- bedside manner to the other students. Then turns his teacher " Dr Bedwyr Steamgalley at your service.Medical specialty is surgery and pharmaceutical practices. I'm a newer student of Windrider and I'll be in your care starting this day." he tells the teacher with a far more formal and polite tone.
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Post by drallore on Oct 22, 2017 19:36:04 GMT
Uri's botany assignment goes without a hitch. The professor walks over, as unenthused as ever.
"hooray . . . you did it . . . "
He sticks a gold star between Uri's eyes and tosses glitter in his face. With that, class is over and Uri may proceed to his next class, general studies, with everyone's favorite teacher, Alfa. Alfa awaits the group in a recreation garden where many of the younger students have the opportunity to run around and play, or start fires. Whatever peaks their interest. North and Sera sit at a bench. Sera reads from a paleontology book, while North is lost in a staring contest with the clouds.
"That may work for you, but you aren't your audience. Everyone else is. My first impression of this painting was that you wanted to draw a pretty angel. It all depends on what you wish to convey of course, but if you would like to tell the world that she is disappointed by her lack of potential, you'll need to make it more clear. Furthermore, it would be cruel to force someone to hide their negative feelings, but that's what makes your situation so wonderful. With this painting, you can bring suffering to light, and no one can ignore it. Your art can do so much good for those you love, take advantage of that."
With that, class is over and Sorin may proceed to his next class, general studies, with everyone's favorite teacher, Alfa. Alfa awaits the group in a recreation garden where many of the younger students have the opportunity to run around and play, or start fires. Whatever peaks their interest.
Leina chuckles to herself a bit
"There's no need for such a formal tone. I may be your instructor, but I'm still a companion. Let me know if you ever need anything"
Leina continues to lead the class in a lecture, and soon, the class ended. With that, class is over and bedwyr may proceed to his next class, general studies, with everyone's favorite teacher, Alfa. Alfa awaits the group in a recreation garden where many of the younger students have the opportunity to run around and play, or start fires. Whatever peaks their interest.
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 22, 2017 23:16:13 GMT
Sorin resists the temptation to start a fire, he honestly had no clue where that thought popped up from. Shaking his head of the dumb thought he runs over and tackle hugs his teacher friend. "Alfaaaa!" Sorin flies into the professor, his arms trying to cling to his friend and professor. Grapple(Because it's tradition now) AC:4 Roll: 16 Athletics 15
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Post by flarnith on Oct 23, 2017 18:24:44 GMT
bedwyr, upon seeing sorin pounce just facepalms at the stupidity of it all.
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Post by drallore on Oct 25, 2017 6:27:57 GMT
The light in Alfa's eyes slowly dim into a pit of pure unadulterated despair. He has heard this tale far too many times. He knows the inevitability of resisting. There's nothing that can be done. With what little grace and dignity he has left, he accepts his fate, and closes his eyes, speaking one final prayer in the tongue of his people, before being straight up slaughtered by a Sorin Glomp.
"Ga! Sorin! I uh *stops to cough up blood*, I see you've gotten out of class first. And there's Bedwyr. How were your first days?"
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 25, 2017 19:09:22 GMT
Sorin actually let's go after a moment, he wasn't really in the mood for glomping that long today. "Eh...it was alright, I like my art teach, though not so much the criticism, it's better than Mr. Sum's, I'm not sure if he likes me or hates me" At this point Sorin held up a finger to himself, his face becoming confused as he tried thinking on the matter. He started blinking rapidly before shaking his head, not the time for that.
"How about you Bedwyr? We haven't talked that much!" A mistake that would be rectified. Sorin wouldn't let a potential cuddle-buddy go.
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Post by flarnith on Oct 28, 2017 5:10:38 GMT
"Sorin, if you don't disengage yourself off of the teacher he's gonna asphyxiate out. so please let go before i'm forced to make you let go by giving you a jolt off Tavi's Aetherochemical Engine." Bedwyr states in as deadpan a voice as he could make.
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Post by wendy on Oct 28, 2017 17:19:53 GMT
Uri walks onto the scene, noticing Alfa's familiar blue face in the arms of Sorin. He notes that Bedwyr is there too, saying something to Sorin that Uri can't hear, seemingly chatting despite Alfa's desperate condition! "SORIN! He's choking!" Uri says, running over to pull on the boy's arms.
...which are already retracted when Uri gets there. Huh. That might be the first time Sorin let go of his own accord! Weird. Uri laughs. "Hi guys! How were your classes? I just got back from botany, it was pretty neat. Sorting berries and such."
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Post by seraphflonne on Oct 28, 2017 22:20:19 GMT
Sorin pouts at everyone, they were chastising him for nothing! He wasn't even glomping Alfa! He crossed his arms and turned away, giving a little huff. It seems only Alfa understood him, Alfa and all his monster friends!
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Post by Infynis on Oct 29, 2017 20:47:26 GMT
Having chosen his seat deliberately before the start of the class, Secus turns to his right, and speaks to the Demon next to him, over the empty chair in between. "What did you think of the lecture?" he says, his tone neutral.
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Post by drallore on Oct 29, 2017 21:09:54 GMT
The Demon's body language shows that he is clearly not on board with this angel.
"Well, so far he's been very accurate, but having an angel for a demonic history teacher is bullshit. These bastards have spent millenia trying to sully our name, and spread lies about us to make other races detest us. Who knows what kind of horse shit this one will try and spread."
Alfa wasn't too comfortable with all the awkwardness amongst the group.
"ah-w-well, it's still just the first day! I'm sure you guys will start having loads of fun in your respective classes. Um, while we wait . . . um . . . what's your favorite . . . animal?"
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Post by Infynis on Oct 30, 2017 16:08:45 GMT
"So you already know a lot about the subject then? Secus asks the Demon, unsurprised by his lack of enthusiasm toward the instructor. He himself wasn't sure what to think; his two sources of power conflicted on this point within him, and he was generally left unsure of how he felt about either race. From what he knew though, they almost seemed similar, despite being portrayed as opposites.
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