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CathariSarad (Not-So-Newbie)
#151: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:05:59 PM

"Yeah, sure."

Dahlia really didn't want to stay around long enough for any of the other sisters to show up. She was starting to get the feeling she was in some children's cartoon, and the pastel colors didn't really help with that.

Down the hall were just... guys. One looked a bit too skinny for his own good and the other... Dahlia wasn't sure how to describe.

So, Dahlia descended back down the stairs again, if only to get some grub.

Though about halfway down the stairs, Dahlia hesitated.

She had some impressions about the quality of college cafeterias, but hopefully if they had the resources to have a literal flying school, they could afford a few half-decent chefs.

Dahlia finally made her way into the cafeteria and then got herself some lemonade, roast beef, tomato soup, and french fries.

Once she was done with that, she then looked around to find a suitable spot.

Cwest5538 Blood Mage Apologist from Kirkwall Since: Aug, 2016 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
Blood Mage Apologist
#152: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:07:06 PM

Thistle shrugged, glaring at the back of his head as he left. Thankfully, no one else but a couple of curious bystanders said anything, and no tried to physically stop him again. Stomping past any onlookers, he entered the building, following the signs. On his way towards what he assumed would be a registration area, he entered the… well, a sign marked it as the entrance hall.

As he continued on, he was a bit surprised to find that there were a few monsters who were his height. Not that many- but a few. He was oddly glad of that- maybe he wouldn’t get as many strange looks.

To his… well, he wasn’t sure what he could call it. Disappointment? Fear? It wasn’t horror or anger… there were plenty of humans and other non-monster races. Normally he would be fine with that, but as he quickly realized, he could end up sharing a dorm with a human or two. He wasn’t that comfortable sleeping that close to anyone he didn’t know, much less a species that- as the internet had confirmed- was pretty damn heartless when they wanted to be.

As he moved further into the amazing academy, he glanced around. The signs told him to go to the right or left, which was were he assumed the dorms were. But there was a huge crowd in what another sign proclaimed to be the Dining Hall, and as his stomach could attest, he was hungry.

”Pfft. Thinking about food already?” The snake in his bag piped up. ”Just slip something in the bag for me. Preferably raw. No, you don’t have to respond. The guy who accosted you might be listening.”

Instead of trying to work out how his familiar knew any of that, Thistle sighed and walked into the dining room. And than his eyes widened as he realized that there were so many foods!

And than his jaw dropped as a delicious smell wafted over to him, stronger than the rest of the intermingling scents. His eyes were drawn to a large platter with cut flanks of blue, chitinous meat. He walked over there, which was surprisingly easy because everyone was giving it a wide berth. Technically it was safe for human consumption, but cutting it with knives and forks was difficult, it tasted terrible, and removing the chitin was basically hell.

Thankfully Thistle didn’t care about that.

Piling a plate high with deliciously roasted Valerix flank steak, he added some more mundane fries, as well as some ketchup. Remembering his familiar, he paused. “Arrakas, what kind of food do you eat?” He said, pretending to look at a different dish.

”Strictly speaking, I don’t need to eat. But I do occasionally indulge in Shock Fruit. If you don’t know what that is, it’ll probably be a thorny blue fruit, around the size of an apple. You can tell what it is by the fact that it’s crackling with electricity.”

Thistle nodded, and went over to a platter that matched that description. Grabbing one or two, he tossed the fruit on his plate and went to sit down at a sparsely populated table.

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#153: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:12:28 PM

Kevin ended up sitting at the end of a table across from Daniel with a fair amount of seats between them and the next person down.

He took a plate and took some fish, salad, and something that he wasn't familiar with, but looked like a kind of crustacean and started eating.

"Wow, where does this school get all of this? It's probably acquired through magic, isn't it?" he chuckled as he continued with his meal.

what do you mean I didn't win, I ate more wet t-shirts than anyone else
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#154: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:13:17 PM

Laura entered the rather extravagant dining hall. She looked around at the place, noting how fancy it was. Well, they did call this place a mansion, so that could explain it. It wasn't long before she noticed the thing that mattered the most - the food.

"Dang."

Laura goes over to a table with room for her and Vicki. She eventually saw a spot that was pretty vacant, save for maybe two guys and sat down.

Still accustomed to her typical American Diet, she almost instantly grabbed herself a full plate stacked with stuffed crust pizza slices, chicken legs, and an average sized salad full of various vegetables and some fruits, including ones Laura was pretty sure she hadn't seen before. She also popped open a light cola-based soft drink, and sipped it a bit, as she looked around her table.She made a bit of a conscious effort to keep away from the pangolin, for now.

edited 9th Jul '17 6:31:05 PM by StarBee

Ozbourne Part-Time Omen of Death from if it fits, I sits (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Part-Time Omen of Death
#155: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:15:57 PM

Vicki would sit... wherever Laura was sitting.

She looked over the variety of food, before finally deciding she was in the mood for Mexican tonight, and served herself some enchiladas, beans, and rice.

"They've got quite a spread here, don't they? Could have something different every night for months." She smiled; she'd always enjoyed trying a variety of foods, even if they seemed to mess up her dreams sometimes. But once she learned to focus them, that shouldn't matter, she hoped.

Stupid doomed timeline...
BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#156: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:20:54 PM

Kevin turns to acknowledge the two people sitting next to him.

"Hey there. You guys from earth or someplace else?"

what do you mean I didn't win, I ate more wet t-shirts than anyone else
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#157: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:23:40 PM

"Yea, I guess so. Maybe I'll have to try something that's not exactly earth food sometime." Laura said to Vicki, before taking a bite out of one of her drumsticks.

She looked over at Kevin, hearing him address them.

"Um, yea. You from earth too?"

edited 9th Jul '17 6:27:20 PM by StarBee

Ozbourne Part-Time Omen of Death from if it fits, I sits (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Part-Time Omen of Death
#158: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:25:57 PM

Vicki nods. "Yep, lifelong Earthling here. Name's Vicki." She was pouring herself a glass of iced tea from a pitcher as she said this.

Stupid doomed timeline...
Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#159: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:28:21 PM

"... Well, and I thought I was the rude one around here. Well, see you around I guess."

Tasar shrugs off Galva, and returns to his room with the intent of waiting for his roommate and unpacking. However, by the time he makes it there, he notices that someone is already inside. Slipping in quietly, he begins analyzing the boy. He seems quite young, in fact far too young to be going here. Tasar smirks when he realizes just how much taller he is than his roommate. He'd had enough of being the short one with his brother, so he knew what to do if it came time to abuse this fact. After a few moments of silence, he taps Christian on the shoulder, and extends a hand for a formal handshake.

"Well, looks like you're going to be rooming with me for the year. Unless you're breaking in, of course. Though, aren't you a bit young to be here? I know Humans are supposed to be shorter than us Elves, but this is a bit much, don't you think?"

I need to update these things more often
CorvusAtrox from the Dueling Arena Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#160: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:28:39 PM

"Huh... lots of Earth people here..."

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#161: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:28:52 PM

"Yeah, I'm from earth."

"Hell, I didn't know today that there was any other world besides earth, if I'm going to be honest."

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StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#162: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:31:56 PM

"...Neither did I." Laura said, trying to focus more on her food than the monster sitting across the table.

CathariSarad (Not-So-Newbie)
#163: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:38:37 PM

Human, Human, Other-Dimension...

No one particular spot stood out to her, so Dahlia picked a spot arbitrarily and hoped she wouldn't attract any more attention than was necessary.

One that didn't look like it was up against a big crowd, but not with enough empty space to fit Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

This ought to be a good spot.

Dahlia sat down. As she began to eat, she tried to keep an ear out for the conversations around her in case there was something interesting.

HaizeDesira from in their bedroom. Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Waiting for you *wink*
#164: Jul 9th 2017 at 6:52:08 PM

Christian was in the middle of unpacking when Tasar tapped him on the shoulder. His bag on his bed and suitcase open next to him.

As soon as he's tapped the middleschooler let out a scared yelp. He spins around quickly and falls over backwards into his suitcase.
THUD

"Great first impression..." He thought looking up and listening to Tasar. He quickly tries to push himself up to return the handshake, looking a little anxious and embarrassed. "Oh. Hi. Yeah guess we will be.."

He looked only a little uncomfortable, a eyebrow twitching at that statement. "I'm not that short... He mutters a little looking Tasar over.

"But yeah, I am probably the youngest here tho... I'm smart enough to do the work and I got my power already... Had it for a while so, I hope it's not a problem." He almost rambles a little, trying to seem like he was confident and okay. He certainly wasn't.

"Christian... He probably thinks your gonna be a nuisance."

edited 9th Jul '17 6:53:23 PM by HaizeDesira

Ozbourne Part-Time Omen of Death from if it fits, I sits (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Part-Time Omen of Death
#165: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:00:56 PM

"I'd heard about worlds other than Earth, but I pretty much just thought they were fiction. Like in fantasy and science fiction books, that kind of thing." Vicki nods. "Pretty cool to find out that they exist, even though the writers probably got just about everything wrong."

She was trying not to stare at the students who were more obviously not from Earth, and also trying not to talk with her mouth full. But everything was just so... intriguing.

Stupid doomed timeline...
Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#166: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:01:04 PM

Tasar gets a slight smirk across his face watching Christian flounder as he thinks back to some of his friends from earlier in life. The boy seemed similar to some of them, though Tasar had naturally aged out of that lifestyle.

"Sure, it won't be. I'm Tasar, by the way. Oh, and don't expect me to take care of you; if you think you're ready for this life, this is your chance to prove it. Sink or swim, as it were. Anyways, what're your powers like? It'd be good to know before the room gets set on fire or something like that."

Tasar puts on the slightest air of authority with that last statement, acting like those who'd told him what to do all his life. He could see why they were so protective of their control.

I need to update these things more often
BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#167: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:03:14 PM

"Yeah, it's pretty cool."

"So are you two from the United States? Or maybe Canada? Your accents sound about right for that."

what do you mean I didn't win, I ate more wet t-shirts than anyone else
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#168: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:03:55 PM

"I'm from the states, yea," Laaura said, as she continued to indulge herself.

HaizeDesira from in their bedroom. Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Waiting for you *wink*
#169: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:08:17 PM

Tasar's smirk alone is enough to make Christian blush, embarrassed even more. Mentally guessing how much he's being looked down on, especially at getting startled like that.

At the statement of being taken care of he bites his lip a little. "I can.. I can take care of myself... Except if its like reaching the top shelf." He tries to add a bit of a joke in, sounding awkward as he's doing so but trying. Clearly a bit shy.

"And you don't need to worry about me burning anything down. You dont have a 'pint-sized' pyromancer or anything.." He sighs a little saying that. "My names Christian, though i'd prefer Chris and well.. I'm a perception mage. I can change what a person or group of people sees or hears or smells or feels." He explains in a slow teaching way, almost like he was tutoring someone. Not meaning to.

"This'll be interesting I guess... Did he say he was a elf earlier?"

edited 9th Jul '17 7:08:58 PM by HaizeDesira

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#170: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:17:15 PM

Perception, huh? Now that I think about it, I guess you could call my powers that as well, just a bit more localized. I'm not gonna let this kid out do me, though. Even if it's just practical knowledge, I've got more time on the streets than him.

Tasar shrugs, and cuts Chris off as he's finishing describing his powers with a short cough into his fist.

"hem You really don't need to tell me specifics. As it so happens, I've got a similar set of skills myself, though they happen to be more sight and sound oriented. Who knows, we might learn a thing or two from each other— not that that's how this sort of thing works, anyways."

Tasar turns back to his bags and begins unpacking, before remembering that he hadn't eaten much in the morning. Closing his bags just in case his roommate got curious, he went for the door.

"I'm going to get something to eat. Come along if you want... or don't. Up to you."

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HaizeDesira from in their bedroom. Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Waiting for you *wink*
#171: Jul 9th 2017 at 7:26:02 PM

At being interrupted he blushes again. "Oh sorry. It's neat I guess we got similar stuff." He gives a awkward smile, thinking to himself.

"Huh, did they pair us up knowing we had similar powers? ..Wonder if this guys a prankster. This might get to be a problem if he is.."

He looks back to his own bags then Tasar goes to his, unpacking his backpack quite a bit onto his bed before looking over at the offer. Huh.. I mean... I guess I need to look around anyway, but i'm not really that hungry... Well i'm going to be living with this guy so."

Christian nods after hesitating. "Sure.. Haven't eaten that much either." He rubs the back of his neck a little. Then he picks up his now less full backpack with the rollerblades still attached and slings it over one shoulder. Dashing over to the door to follow.

MonkBarbarian Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Snogging Lavender Brown
#172: Jul 10th 2017 at 1:55:22 AM

"I'm really excited. Like... Not only do I get away from the bullshit in my life, I get to take the be... the best part, with me." Tian said, realizing the implications of his statement. "Uh, yeah! I'm ecstatic!"

RandomWriter413 Since: Feb, 2016
#173: Jul 10th 2017 at 6:05:40 AM

Jacob would walk down the stairs, and pocket a map, before approaching- FOOD.

Right. Food. Even though he had snacks in his bag, there was so, so much.

He'd get a small plate, while moving down the line. Some bacon, some salmon, little corn......

All he had to do now was find a seat.

edited 10th Jul '17 6:05:57 AM by RandomWriter413

Ozbourne Part-Time Omen of Death from if it fits, I sits (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Part-Time Omen of Death
#174: Jul 10th 2017 at 8:52:52 AM

Vicki nods. "Yeah, USA here too. Nice to know I'm not the only one, since it looks like there are people here from all over."

Stupid doomed timeline...
Cwest5538 Blood Mage Apologist from Kirkwall Since: Aug, 2016 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
Blood Mage Apologist
#175: Jul 10th 2017 at 9:19:44 AM

Using his claws, Thistle neatly sliced the odd-looking meat into cubes, popping one or two in his jaws before swallowing. Lizardfolk were like crocodiles- their lack of molars meant that they rarely chewed their food.

Instead, they used their sharp teeth to tear off chunks of flesh, like a crocodile. Nowadays, though, they used knives or their claws. They weren't animals, after all.

When he thought no-one was looking, he slipped the shock fruit into his bag, snickering as he heard the tell-tale crunch of something eating it. Then he blinked in surprise as he realized that snakes usually swallowed their food whole. Maybe Arrakas was different?

Popping some fries into his mouth, the lizardfolk wiped his hands and withdrew a long, long stick from his bag, along with some more wood. Pulling out a large carving knife, he begin to whittle, slice, and mend while eating.

Thankfully, he was good at multitasking. In lizardfolk culture, eating was a time to get things done- negotiations, conversations, creation. As strange as it might have been to a "normal" human or monster, he had a lot of practice. Not to mention working while eating Valerix always cheered him up.

edited 10th Jul '17 9:19:51 AM by Cwest5538

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