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CenturyEye Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? from I don't know where the Yith sent me this time... Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign?
#176: Jun 16th 2020 at 10:26:47 AM

Dungeons - Un-Idle Hands


"..." Nestan shook her head silently at first. No rest needed. It was one fight, and she'd still be among the (potentially) needful after. She didn't use tactics that made herself winded.
"Oh!" Any lingering battle focus vanished under Soheila's (and Suzie's and Goldie's) praise. "I think we were just trying our best. And other languages can express some concepts better. I'm sure this place has a library." She looked each in the eye and gave each one a gentle nod. "I thank you."
She felt the daeva's pleasant chill over her despite her lack of injury, but she would not complain. And I have no more utility here then... Being idle sucked, but the injured had been treated, Goldie was determined to wait, and Soheila had nothing to add. After straightening her hat, Nestan clasped her hands together and found a spot out of the way to go rigid, idling more or less, but taking the time to meditate. Fine. I await your command.

Look with century eyes... With our backs to the arch And the wreck of our kind We will stare straight ahead For the rest of our lives
ChloeJessica Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
#177: Jun 16th 2020 at 12:16:15 PM

Mini-Klorae - Grumpy

Klorae released the goblin she'd engulfed; it fell to the floor, breathing hard but unhurt. She shifted back into her normal form - but she'd spent so much of her body mass in the fight that now she was the size of a large doll. The tiny elemental craned her head up at her classmates, who were all now towering over her. "I hate when this happens," she grumbled. "Nobody better try to cuddle me."

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#178: Jun 16th 2020 at 12:23:05 PM

Dungeons

"Well, here goes then."

As the first goblin rushed for Aki, it was sent flying back in the blink of an eye with a powerful THWACK as the wooden scabbard's 'edge' was slammed into it, Aki's arm now stretched in diagonally in front across his neck, holding the scabbard by the blade underneath the hilt. As another leaped, he brought it back down, hitting the hilt on the goblin's head and knocking it to the floor and then promptly kicking it like a football into yet another.

"This is almost kinda boring compared to my training with Dad."

Still, they did have numbers on their side, and as the swarm became a bit too hard to handle, Aki doubled back, left hand on the hilt of Onikiri, a building pressure starting to glow off of him. His teeth gritted, he gripped the hilt tight, flipping the scabbard upside down in order to draw the blade reverse edge-first as the biomechanical creatures surrounded him.

"Now!"

In a brief glint, the air burst outwards with the sound of metal sliding against wood in a fraction of second piercing the air, Aki spinning in place on his feet with Onikiri now unsheathed and extended, the spiritual presence around him fading fast. The goblins stood little chance against the explosion of force, scattered in every direction to the floors, walls and cages.

"STOP!"

And then the call came for them to stop, which the creatures did. Aki quickly sheathed Onikiri once again, clipping the scabbard back onto his waist.

"Was that it? I mean...it was a decent warm-up at least. Kinda sucks having to fight like this though. Only the first day, I guess."

He scratched the back of his head, tapping his foot impatiently as he ruffled his hair. Sure he had to break out some ki power, but really it was more the numbers than any actual effort being needed.

whizzerd Transcender of Gender from Scotland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Transcender of Gender
#179: Jun 16th 2020 at 12:43:14 PM

Dungeons

Given their lack of physical muscle, there wasn't much need for Rajani to rest, and so- once they reformed back into a humanoid shape- they got to work putting the goblins back into their cages. They did so with no prompting but plenty of vigour, scooping up two or three at a time even as they struggled with the spindly limbs and dead weight.

"I wonder if the lack of moral dilemma helped with our success." Raj pondered, as much to the air as everyone else in the room. "Did all those other students know about the, uh, biroids? They might've felt more reluctant to fight something they thought was sentient, even if it was a feeling they didn't realise themselves. Course, we will probably have to fight sentient creatures in the future, so maybe they're the ones with the real advantage."

The last words had barely left Raj when they suddenly snapped to a different topic, tone unchanging in its pluck. "Oh, Klorae, are you okay? Do we need to get you water or something? You can ride on my shoulders if you need help getting back upstairs!"

they/them || "Forgive me, regent of queer amphibians" - Lt.BGob
Starbound2 Since: Jan, 2001
#180: Jun 16th 2020 at 1:01:00 PM

Emilia Shade - Nap Time Over

Emerging from a pile of napping goblins that formed under her strat with one hand raised, Emilia responded to the question Rajani asked to no one in particular. "Y'see, that's why I just put them to sleep... No injuries, no pain, no fuss, no muss~ Wouldn't work with something more sentient though, I don't like the thought of overriding free will..."

At the mention of "cuddles," Emilia's ears perked up and her whole body swiveled in midair to see the adorable portable pocket-sized Klorae. Disappearing for just a sec, Emilia borrowed a puddle which lurched its way over to the water elemental before rising in the facsimile of a human form. "Did someone say cuddles~~?"

Beat.

"...actually what would happen if we merged like this...? Hmmm...."

Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#181: Jun 16th 2020 at 3:29:10 PM

Hali had managed to push back a few goblins back with a series of pinpoint strikes, her own hands clasped and her starting a belly dance before raising walls of ice, taking advantage of distractions that Rajani was causing. "Thank you"

"Alex, mind helping?" She asked, as politely as possible.

Then, the signal to stop came and she stopped dancing, and just looked at the others.

And her own musings were stopped by the tiny Klorae, with her kneeling and smiling.

"Aww" She cooed, extending a hand "Aren't you cute?"

Her thoughts about her roommate weren't too clear. At least she didn't have as many special needs as her dad, but she still had her own quirks, so she needed someone willing to handle it.

Wake me up at your own risk.
kagescorpionakki Breath of the Sun from Long Ago Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Breath of the Sun
#182: Jun 16th 2020 at 3:31:53 PM

Alexander

His ear twitched at Klorae's response to him re-lighting the room, and for a moment he thought the water elemental was going to put out the torches again. Fortunately she didn't. Though the trace amounts of cesium he'd put in them were not enough to cause an explosion, it would have been annoying to keep relighting them.

The ghost girl - Emilia - started putting some of the goblins near him to sleep. The creatures seemed to target him slightly more than the others. Because he looked the most human? Alex could only guess. Regardless, he nodded at her in thanks. At the same time he silently considered her. First the coffee, now this. She's clearly taken interest in me. Crush on me? No, we've only just met. Likely just a coincedence.

The fight ended shortly thereafter. As the teachers congratulated them, Alex looked towards Klorae. He shifted his gauntlets back to normal, and returned his staff to the floor from whence it came. Then he raised his hand towards her.

The air around Klorae began to condense, forming water vapor, before cooling into liquid water. Roughly enough water to bring her back to the size she'd been before putting out the lanterns, though Alex had to eyeball it so the measurement was approximate.

"For reference, Klorae," Alex said, "Most people can't see in the dark. I understand that you're susceptible to boiling, but that's a weakness others can cover. Blinding all of your allies to protect yourself is stupid, and somewhat selfish."

He sighed. "Look, we all panic from time to time. And this was our first actual combat exercise, so don't be too hard on yourself. Failure is alright, as long as you learn from it."

Then he turned to Emilia, smiling wryly. "Thanks for the help, Emilia. Between this and the coffee you've practically been my guardian angel today."

What is so amusing about this? Why do you take lives? How can you forget?
ChloeJessica Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
#183: Jun 16th 2020 at 4:11:50 PM

Klorae - Gurl Done Fucked Up

Klorae grumbled, but accepted the water, growing smoothly back to her former height. "... You're right, Alex," she said. "I panicked. I'm sorry. But you knew fire was the issue, you can make anything, and you went for more fire instead of, I don't know, bioluminescent fungi or something? We both could have coordinated better."

She gave Raj a smile. "As you can see, Alex has it in hand. Thanks for the concern. For future reference, I'm perfectly fine until I don't have enough water to keep my core submerged." She indicated the blue stone currently drifting in the area of her navel.

Turning to Hali and Emilia, the latter of which was still a small blob of water, she glared. "I. am. not. cute." she growled. "Well, I mean, I'm incredibly cute - but not like that! I just - you - gah!" She was obviously flustered, and her indignation only served to make her more adorable, even at full size.

Starbound2 Since: Jan, 2001
#184: Jun 16th 2020 at 4:31:40 PM

Emilia Shade - Making Waves

The puddle giggled at Klorae's flustered self, wiggling its water arms like one of those tube men you see outside of car sales. "Cutie, cutie~"

With Alex's acknowledgement, Emilia let the puddle be a puddle again and returned the alchemist's smile. "No problem; us sleepy-eyes have to stick together~" she giggled, indicating her own perpetually droopy expression. "And after all, we're all teammates; gotta help each other out~"

Emilia considered talking about why she enjoyed being a cup of coffee (Even if I can't drink it, being a warm swirl of caffeine helps wake me up in the morning~!), but every way she thought of phrasing it sounded flirtatious or strangely sexual in some manner, so she opted not to.

NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#185: Jun 16th 2020 at 11:24:08 PM

Justin Henderson

Justin was right in the middle of electrocuting one of the goblins when it suddenly went slack, and he panicked and looked around. Expecting everyone to jump the human - thinking it was the goblin dying instead of the exercise being complete. When nobody jumped him, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then got up, shaking more than a little bit from the exertion of actual battle.

He started taking quick breaths, trying to keep himself under control. Justin still remembered all the "fights" with Abus and his friends. Well, calling them fights was probably being generous. That bastard insisted on calling them "fights" just to get Justin in trouble.

Walking over to the others, Justin tried to play off his shakiness, chuckling, "A-A few of em...got in some good hits. But I handled it pretty well. I'm all good."

Enirboreh AKA Nixer from the domain of infinite floof. Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
AKA Nixer
#186: Jun 17th 2020 at 3:57:32 AM

Dungeons

“This is all adorable,” Soheila commented as she began to move again, having been quietly observing as the rest of the class got their bearings. Admirably, it didn't take them long at all. “Unperturbed by battle. That's uncommon. Or is this modern adolescence?” she wondered, glancing vaguely at Nestan before deciding not to enforce that one as her humble servant. Probably wouldn't go over well.

After a moment, she approached the group centred around the spectre and the water elemental. She notably avoided Aki as she walked.

“My own two... cents, Alex,” she spoke in passing, pausing only for a moment as she remembered the local equivalent currency. “To bolster sweet Klorae's comment. Choosing a common known weakness was probably not the best choice in the first place. Given dear Hali as well, our literal sapient being of pure water notwithstanding. A certain perspective would say that this was a cruel deliberation. I don't believe that.”

Her breathing ceased as she span on her heel and faced him in full, reaching up and poking him on the nose with her finger. It seemed to be her favourite point to poke in general. “Great Transmogrifier, a lot of us fare better in the dark. Makes your point no less viable, but it's to remember. The suggestion for bioluminescent fungi is a good one. I'd say go for it! Unless that causes an allergic reaction in someone unknowingly.”

She ceased speaking, and stepped away again to swoon over the spectre. She'd be talking for hours surely otherwise. Alex hadn't even been her objective.

“Ahhh, a ghost...” she observed Emilia proper—her chill aura likely able to be felt even by the intangible spirit in question. “The advantage of humanity. Look at you. The things between us and holy. You make me envy,” she smiled.

Edited by Enirboreh on Jun 17th 2020 at 12:01:59 PM

bork
whizzerd Transcender of Gender from Scotland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Transcender of Gender
#187: Jun 17th 2020 at 8:46:44 AM

Dungeons

"That was a neat trick!" Raj said back to Emilia, dumping two more goblins back into their cage. "I'd get the worry about overriding free will, but I bet it could still be helpful for some people! Like if they had trouble getting to sleep and didn't have medication on hand, or something!"

They followed the ghost over to Klorae, so they could see what the water elemental meant by her 'core'. "Oh, neat! I don't have one of those." The centre of Raj's bloodied shirt became pitch black to match the rest of their form, and then peeled away until there was a sizable hole in the middle of Raj's chest- a hole which contained nothing within it, allowing one to see clear through to the cages on the other side. "Though I also can't really 'lose' parts of myself like you can. I'm probably not an elemental then?" Unless there could be such a divergence within the same species. There was a lot for Raj to learn at the academy!

they/them || "Forgive me, regent of queer amphibians" - Lt.BGob
CenturyEye Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? from I don't know where the Yith sent me this time... Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign?
#188: Jun 17th 2020 at 9:29:39 AM

Dungeons


"Combat is terrifying," Nestan answered Justin's bravado, this time not pretending not to notice. "Everyone shakes. I shake. Everyone human shakes. Side effect of your body readying itself for action. The tangle of fists and claws and the snarling of people trying to kill you is just confusing noise and shapes at first, but you adjust with practice. You still handled this well, exceptionally well if this is your first time. If that means anything from me."
She pointed around the room. "And you have the benefit of these helpers." As for the other one, she noted that Alexander got through to Klorae apparently. Well, this was only one training session. They could have time to work on things. If they were fortunate. And yeah, this is modern adolescence.

Look with century eyes... With our backs to the arch And the wreck of our kind We will stare straight ahead For the rest of our lives
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#189: Jun 17th 2020 at 3:35:38 PM

Dungeons

After making sure everyone was properly rested, Goldie stood up and waggled past the cages, gesturing the students to follow. "OKIE-DOKEY! COME ON, CLASS! TIME TO SEE DORMS! AND THEN GOLDIE HAVE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! BUT DORMS FIRST! GOLDIE SURE YOU LOVE IT!"


Dorms

After walking back up the tunnels, the students were led to a special set of doors near the school entrance. They didn't seem like much. They were old, rickety plywood doors. They'd probably fall apart as soon as someone blew on them.

And yet the first one read '1/2'. The very number of their class.

For a moment, Goldie sat still, their eyes glowing blue. In a flash, the door opened, leading the way to whatever lay beyond. "NOT BE SCARED! LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING! ACTUALLY VERY NICE!"

And it was. Behind the door sat the interior of a lavish, spacious Victorian mansion. It was filled with all sorts of fancy curtains and decorations, polished just short of a sheen for that authentic touch. Throughout the mansion, feather dusters were floating in the air and brooms were sweeping the floor all by themselves, making sure there was barely a speck of dust to be found.

Despite their surroundings, the mansion was still filled with basic modern amenities. After a fashion. Instead of a TV, there was a large scrying mirror above the fireplace, surrounded by a layer of cobblestone. However, it still came with a remote as well as plugins for various consoles and apps in the walls, so it got the job done. There was also a kitchen, complete with a stocked fridge and pantry, both of which were mysteriously restocked whenever they were opened. And of course, there were bathrooms. Along with toilets and showers, they also came with small hot tubs, for those wanting something a bit more fancy.

Of course, that left the most important part. Their rooms.

"THERE YOUR ROOMS, RIGHT ACROSS FROM ENTRANCE! THEY LOOK SMALL, BUT TRUST GOLDIE! MUCH BIGGER ON INSIDE! NOW, FOR PURPOSE OF GETTING KNOW CLASSMATES BETTER AND DEVELOPING SENSE OF COMMUNITY, EACH STUDENT EXPECTED TO SHARE ROOM WITH ONE OTHER STUDENT. YOU ALL SORT OUT AMONGST SELVES. GOLDIE TRUST YOU CHOOSE PAIRINGS THAT WORK FOR EVERYONE!"

Goldie wagged her tail, ears perking as she got to the best part.

"OH, YES! GOLDIE HAVE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! AFTER YOU ALL DONE CHOOSING DORMS, YOU WILL HAVE REST OF DAY OFF TO RELAX AND GET SETTLED! BUT THAT NOT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. LATER TONIGHT, THERE BE BIG DANCE PARTY CELEBRATION IN GYM! PARTY NOT MANDATORY, BUT GOLDIE STILL LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE! GOLDIE GET DOWN AND BOOGIE!"

Putting her ears back down, she scratched her neck, brushing off a few stray dust bunnies. "THAT IT! GOLDIE STILL ANSWER QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE THEM. BUT OTHERWISE, GOLDIE LEAVE YOU TO OWN DEVICES!"

Edited by kkhohoho on Jun 17th 2020 at 5:37:19 AM

NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#190: Jun 17th 2020 at 4:16:50 PM

Justin Henderson

"This...wouldn't actually be my first fighting situation...just the first one I really, actually won." Justin admitted, and then Goldie was doing her...her mind-barks, and he guessed that was just a thing that was gonna happen. Then again, psychic golden retriever - and goldens in general were not known for being restrained.


The Dorms

"Well...this inspires a metric ton of confidence!" Justin remarked as he looked at the doors and the way everything looked over here.

However when they went inside he had his words dashed, and he felt his confidence renew. This was such a weird fucking school and he kind of appreciated at least this aspect of how weird it was. At least if he was stuck with someone here, it wouldn't be somewhere that'd be difficult to stomach.

He looked around trying to find someone who wouldn't drive him up the wall within a day...so pretty much everyone except Gremory.

Bigger on the inside and a vastly different looking place from what the doors would suggest. Lot's of magicky nonsense going on around here.

And now they'd have the rest of the day off to get acclimated and find their way around - no more class. Justin stuck his hands into his pockets and said outloud, "Well, I'm good with any non-Gremory student who won't mind me doing a bit of midnight tinkering."

Enirboreh AKA Nixer from the domain of infinite floof. Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
AKA Nixer
#191: Jun 17th 2020 at 5:17:47 PM

Dorms

“You've been a gracious host,” Soheila smiled beguilingly, bowing at a precise 45° angle at Goldie before clasping her hands together and looking between the others expectantly. “Now, roommates. I'll only say no to one, and it's impersonal,” she pointed meaningfully towards Aki—or rather his sword, to be more precise. “Otherwise I'll lay out my terms. Assuming I'll even be around.”

She jutted out her index finger. “No open flames. I don't want to be doused in them. It'd be misery for all. Though I'm resilient and enjoy them, so covered fire I can tolerate easily.”

Next, her middle finger. “I prefer dim lighting, though that's personal. I'll probably stay in the darkest point in the room, if there is any. Yes, that includes closets.”

Finally, her ring finger. “I'm chatty and I don't sleep. If you're tired of me just say and I'll stop talking or fall dormant. Yes there's a difference. If my presence disturbs you I'll retreat elsewhere.”

She lowered her hand once she'd finished counting these things off, before clasping it with her other hand behind her and thinly smiling again. “Of course, this is if you want me in the room. I have my own domain, and it's all very cosy. I'll even let you in if you knock politely. You may sleep there too; it and I won't harm you. Ultimately my terms are meaningless since I like staying there. But if you actually want me with you, remember them. I'll bless you for it. Also, none of you lay awake in fear of me showing up in the dark. I need permission to enter an owned room.”

That aside, the spotless decorum pleased her. The cleaners hard at work all but rendered her usual practice of tidying up completely redundant. Less to keep track of. She noted the doorways around the place and kept them in mind—it'd be useful to know where her anchor points lay.

“I'll have to get dressed for later,” she hummed aloud—more to show she'd been listening properly than anything else. “I'll try not to be too extravagant.”

Edited by Enirboreh on Jun 17th 2020 at 1:20:54 PM

bork
Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#192: Jun 17th 2020 at 6:52:53 PM

Hali could only whistle to the beauty of their new home. They could have so much fun in here and they could get some amazing pictures. Passing by, she took the opportunity to try to pet Goldie in the passing.

"As long as you don't mind keeping the room kinda cold and me having some dance practice, I can room with anyone" With the mention of the party, she perked up, looking at the others.

"So, who wants to dance with this lady?" She said to everyone, strutting around.

Wake me up at your own risk.
CenturyEye Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? from I don't know where the Yith sent me this time... Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign?
#193: Jun 17th 2020 at 11:09:10 PM

To the Dorms


"..." Nestan stared at Justin unblinking. It only lasted a moment. "I am sorry. I know that can be hard on you." Her look turned from solemn to a small smile. "When I lost fights, which was often enough, my fighting at all told the neighborhood that I was a hard target." It was small comfort and she knew it. "You have won this one though. Congratulations."
"...my," Nestan stared dumbfounded for longer than she cared to admit. She had seen this kind of luxury on tv and walked through it a few times. Actually living in it was another matter. This might be shameful. I don't quite know how to cherish this. This is so nice.
And there was a dance. There's a dance. There was a dance. She had to notice, even if she had not 'heard' Goldie. The Everett girl strutted and owned the room. Flushing and dipping her hat over her face, Nestan shook her head at Hali's invitation.

Look with century eyes... With our backs to the arch And the wreck of our kind We will stare straight ahead For the rest of our lives
bestmand902 Since: Aug, 2015
#194: Jun 18th 2020 at 6:05:16 AM

"Hustle, boy, hustle! We're late but not super-late! Remember what we talked about, stand up straight, hands behind your head, and speak like you don't care about your own death! First impressions are everything!"

Norman nodded as he pretended to listen to Theo's prattling as he made a mad dash for the dorms. It was bad enough that he was late, but having to hear all of Theo's irritating rambling about how to 'look cool' definitely wasn't helping either. Before he knew it, he had arrived. Panting and out of breath, but he had arrived.

"Hi..." He managed to get out between breaths, voice cracking slightly, "I...I'm Norman, Norman Doe...anyone got water?"

"Way to make an impression, Tiger." Theo said snarkily, an amused expression on his face.

CenturyEye Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? from I don't know where the Yith sent me this time... Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign?
#195: Jun 18th 2020 at 6:26:11 AM

The Dorms


"The refrigerator comes stocked it seems," Nestan had jumped at the chance for work and handed the new newcomer a bottled water from the fridge. Going over to open it was a shot in the dark, but it was right there.
"Come," she tipped her hat and pointed to the nearest chase. "We just got the keys to this place—metaphorically. Goldie opened the doors with telekinesis I think. But the point is, we're staying here, so feel free to have a seat. I'm assuming you're a student, Norman, and not a neighbor who ran here to borrow sugar?"

Edited by CenturyEye on Jun 18th 2020 at 9:55:08 AM

Look with century eyes... With our backs to the arch And the wreck of our kind We will stare straight ahead For the rest of our lives
bestmand902 Since: Aug, 2015
#196: Jun 18th 2020 at 8:16:03 AM

"Thanks," Norman replied with a greatful smile before taking a large gulp of water and sitting down, "Yeah, I'm a student," He gestured to Theo, "This is Theo, the spirit possessing me, source of my powers, and world-class PITA."

"Remind me to never let you write my business cards..." Theo muttered with a glare.

"Anyway, how about you guys? I take it I was a little late for introductions..." He said as he nervously rubbed the back of his head.

whizzerd Transcender of Gender from Scotland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Transcender of Gender
#197: Jun 18th 2020 at 8:36:35 AM

Dorms

Rajani's attention was momentarily taken away from the group by their new surroundings. They approached one of the self-sustaining brooms with unrestrained delight, matching their own footsteps to the swish of its bristles. When they noticed Hali making moves of her own, Raj swayed their way back to the group, bringing the impromptu dancers from one to two.

"Why, Miss Sohi, I think we'd make excellent roommates!" they proclaimed, waltzing their way over to the lofty woman. "I need dim lighting myself- I get terribly woozy otherwise- I don't sleep either, and I love listening to others talk! And if you were ever to invite me to your domain, then I would be honoured!" They capped off their speech with a small bow. When they brought themselves back up, their eyes had moved from Sohi to the new boy that had hustled himself into the room.

"Nice to meet you, Norman! You just missed our tussle with goblin broids- roboids? borides?- down in the basement. The name I've taken is Rajani, though Raj works too!" Their inky-black fingers offered Norman a friendly wave.

they/them || "Forgive me, regent of queer amphibians" - Lt.BGob
CenturyEye Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? from I don't know where the Yith sent me this time... Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign?
#198: Jun 18th 2020 at 10:12:46 AM

The Dorms


"Oh! Um..." He was casually being possessed by a spirit. Um. He seemed fine with it. He was also under 18, and how did that happen?
"I'm afraid I don't know of you Theo," Nestan addressed the spirit at least by the name he or she gave to Norman. "Forgive me. Is PITA a kind of charitable organization? Do any of the letters stand for some other word for spirit, because I'm having trouble guessing."
"And before I forget, again, I am Sister Nestan Beth Nouhra." She took off her hat and gave the pair a brief nod. She never took her eyes off the spirit and the possessed though. Not like she had a guide for allied and opposing spirits.

Look with century eyes... With our backs to the arch And the wreck of our kind We will stare straight ahead For the rest of our lives
Enirboreh AKA Nixer from the domain of infinite floof. Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
AKA Nixer
#199: Jun 18th 2020 at 10:40:05 AM

Dorms

Soheila all but gasped at Rajani's offer, clapping with appropriate glee as they needlessly explained their reasonings for asking her. As if she needed any. A presence of any kind was a glorious thing—it was why she'd come here in the first place, after all. But still, it was pleasing to here she'd have someone both sleepless and eager to talk the night away with her. She wondered if they'd be unlike her and tire of it eventually.

“Excellent! We'll have to set things up, then. My domain is primed and ready, but we can decide the specifics when we get to them. Now–” she turned, addressing the newcomer with a slight bow of her head. “–to you! Hello, latecomers. No hard feelings; just stating facts. I am Soheila, or Sima. Your personal choice. I accept both.”

A person possessed. Interesting. The things these disembodied spirits got up to. Taking living bodies and working alongside them. And apparently gifting supernormal abilities, if Norman's claims were to be believed. Which she'd been given no reason to think otherwise.

“We'll serenade you with the things you've missed later. Right now we're settling in,” she waved off, attempting to dispel any present tension in Norman. “Regardless, it's a pleasure. I'll do my best to keep you breathing.”

Edited by Enirboreh on Jun 18th 2020 at 6:42:12 PM

bork
Booky Since: Sep, 2015
#200: Jun 18th 2020 at 2:04:17 PM

Gremory-The Dorms

Grem nodded in appreciation. This place is quite nice. And pleasantly modern. I like antiques, but you get tired of tiptoeing around priceless items when you want a snack.

Gremory of course rolled his eyes at Justin's remark. Yeesh, give it a rest. Though I doubt that will happen. Here's hoping we don't have to work together anytime soon. Maybe tomorrow I'll see if he's feeling any less a wiseacre and try again. Perhaps this time people won't fly off the handle and threaten my life.At the idea of roommates, his eyes started moving around the group intently. Thanks to his powers, he could sleep anywhere quite happily (and had in the past).

He nodded politely to the newcomer. "So you have a copilot? Interesting. Had a cousin who thought he was possessed. Turns out it was just a sentient tumor. Long story."


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