Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

Location: The Arena


Who I'm With: Why'nn


What I'm Doing: Talking


Connor sighed. 'I was ready to keep fighting if she hadn't surrendered. I was waiting to see what she was about to do. If this had been a real battle, I would have fought harder. I would not have surrendered to her at all. Is that what you think of me? I get into a battle, it gets tough, and I'll just quit? Do you really think that little of me?' Connor paused and sighed. The pain in his face was beginning to affect his attitude now. 'As for there being no nurses on the sidelines, I'm perfectly happy leaving this burn on my face. I didn't expect the nurses to come rushing to my aid to heal me like they were. It was actually kind of annoying. My performance would have been so much different if this had been a real battle. I know it for a fact that it would have been. I'm sorry I disappointed you twice today. I never wanted that to happen again.' Connor looked down for a moment. He seemed to be mulling something over in his mind. He looked back up at her now with a look of ferocity. 'I shouldn't have to prove myself to you time and time again, but if that's what you need me to do, fine. Next battle, no matter who it's against, I will put one hundred percent effort into it rather than pace myself. I promise.'
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Connor (@KalenNighteyes)


What I am doing: Rebutting


Why'nn sighed and shook her head, closing her eyes. 'I am not saying you must prove yourself to me over and over again. You have changed little. You have not sought to strengthen yourself as I see myself and others doing. And every time I bring criticism against you, every time I suggest something being changed... instead of taking it in stride, instead of talking to me about it as I assume romantic partners are supposed to do, you instead take it as a personal insult! I am not insulting you. I am correcting. Do you think I want to see you dead? Headmistress is planning something and she has mentioned to me before sending us out on "missions." If we are sent out in such a way and we get into a battle and you die because I did not say this then the onus is on me.'
 
Location: The Arena


Who I'm With: Why'nn


What I'm Doing: Talking


Connor nodded. 'I am trying to get stronger, Why'nn. I really am. I know I've been here for two months, but you've spent much more time learning to fight like this for a lot longer to me. This is all still very new to me. I really am trying. Help me. Tell me what else I need to do. As you are more combat experienced than I am, please instruct me. I know this sounds patronizing, but I'm not meaning it that way. If you think I was being lax out there, then tell me what to do to fix it and I will. Telling me that I shouldn't have fought the way I did doesn't tell me what I did wrong. Out on missions I will fight hard.' Connor moved closer to Why'nn now. 'What can I do? What did I do wrong? You tell me that and I'll correct the errors.'
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Connor (@KalenNighteyes)


What I am doing: Hesitating


Why'nn was uncomfortable and looked away from him. For some reason she felt like there was a shift in tone and could not understand it. 'B-But how would... Connor, you have had classes with Father every day and you are apprenticed to Mother. I-I...I refuse to believe you have not learned more than that in two months... I-If you...um... if you wish to get better you should speak to them. I... I need to meditate and prepare for my next match...' She took a half step back, beginning to feel guilty for even bringing it up to him.
 
Location: The Arena


Who I'm With: Why'nn


What I'm Doing: Talking


Connor nodded slowly. 'I'm learning as much as I can. Even though I remember basically everything, it doesn't mean I'll get it perfect every time I do it. Delrick's lessons and Manara's lessons are great. I remember them and I try to put them into practice to the best of my ability.' Connor looked down, wondering if that were true. 'Maybe...Maybe I haven't been...I forced myself to not get angry out there. Two teachers have both told me that anger itself can be my focus. I chose not to listen to that advice. I'll remember that for my next battle. I'm sorry I got angry with you here. I'm just starting to feel a little worn out, but I should be fine by my next match. I will try to put into practice what you've told me. I do value your opinion, Why'nn.' Connor took her hand briefly and gave it a squeeze, then let go. 'You go meditate..'
 
Location: The Arena


Who I'm With: Nishira, Frank (@Pinkalyn ), Shard (@Mad Prince of Sanity ) / Valian (@folclor ), Ivela (@Lunaria Silver ) and cannon girl.


What I'm Doing: Observing / Chatting and watching


'Did he just take the hit? There is no chivalry on the battle field, expect amongst the dead paladins.' The monk had watched the light sparring bought, as it could barely me called a fight, with a bit of disappointment. 'They both had shown much more aggressive tendencies in class.' He shook his head and sighed audibly. "Yes, I agree. They both need more aggressive training. Perhaps the next time they are on my classes I will suppress the arena's power. So that they fight or die." Taking a sip of his coffee. "At least for a little while."


Grim


The otter looked to the arena floor when he caught movement out of the corner of his eye. It looked like Violet lost, she was on her back and Why'nn's boy was standing over her offering her a hand up. 'Lass, ye took it easy on him.' Almost before they had started to step away from each other the nurses were swarming over them like beetles on carrion.


As the headmistress called out the next match, they carried Violet over to where Grim and Valian and Ivela were sitting, never stopping applying bandages or chittering and hissing in their alien language. The otter made room for her on the bench and wrapped an arm around her. "Lass, why'd ye give'em easy like?" He was more confused then concerned, he knew she could handle herself.
 
Location-Arena


Who I'm with- My otter(@Grim Wraithe Stjerna


What I'm doing- nuzzling.


Violet leaned into him relaxing. She smiled "I'm glad you noticed, yeah I never really tried." She shut her eyes and snuggled her head into him. His fur never felt better to her then right now. "He attacked me mentally, he made me fall back into the person I used to be, the person that sent me here. While


I was fighting I had a chance to think clearly with little emotions. Why was I even bothering to dance for Nishira? I don't plan on fighting for her. She doesn't even like me. It was almost like I was fighting for her apporval." Violet chuckled. "Fighting for the apporval of someone I can't stand, no wonder she thinks I'm weak and not worth her time." Violet looked up at Grim. "I don't need to fight anymore. I love you Grim and I love my friends. I should allow myself


To finally be happy."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Connor (@KalenNighteyes) then Sieghart (@TommyGun15)/Grim (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna), Ivela (@Lunaria Silver), Violet (@StartingOver), and crazy gun girl (@Pinkalyn) (Why'nn/Valian)


What I am doing: Being confused/Chatting (Why'nn/Valian)


What was she supposed to do now? Was she supposed to go with him? Go meditate? Why'nn was confused and made a small whimper. She would've liked to go to Father at this moment but he was with Headmistress. Uncertain, she shifted her weight back and forth until she almost sprinted to concessions and collided with Sieghart in a hug.


"Can I stay here with you right now?" she whispered.


Valian


"I... thought the point was to be an asshole to the headmistress?" Valian replied, clear he was very confused at the moment. He sighed and sat back in his chair. "Well, I'll let you and Grim have some alone time."


As he wasn't entirely sure if he was included in Violet's friends, he stood and began to wander away. After all, she'd never said he was part of it... He gave Grim a small smile and a thumbs up. He would just assume he wasn't welcome. Violet had just confessed her love. He needed to give them space.
 
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Position : The Arena


Companions : The entire Academy , adressing Connor (@KalenNighteyes)


Engaging in : Abesnt-mindedly watching , being Most Displeased.


HK-50-01 was , as many others were , dissapointed in James' performance. Mind effects are all well and efficient , but in a real battle most soldiers will have wards against that - just ask the Dark Jedi of the Jedi Civil War. That trick would only anger a Mandalorian or a proper Sith Lord.. And it certainly won't work on any droids or other such beings. In truth , of course , , he wasn't paying as much attention as Over-Predor Auros most likely wished he was. If anyone made an error he needed to correct , he would notice it without having to watch every little detail of a duel like some kind of Shyrack Raptor.


Luckily , Why'nn's first duel was impressive enough , as were the other's. The Selonian stated something HK-50-01 himself thought - Force Powers were for beings to weak to be able to use mundane means to achieve goals. I , of course , wouldn't tell this to the Over-Predor , or Reagan.. Or really anyone else I know. But I certainly think true strength is using only your own power , and not some 'magic' or 'The Force' or whatever other Mystics they choose to employ.. I only need myself as the weapon.


The duels between those he considered family unnerved him , but this was his by a mask of impassivity. HK-50-01 didn't want to show weakness to his superior , at last not with the Task he was given. Still , it hurt him to see Why'nn - his family , now and in the Future - cause his Turian Friend Brutus to bleed from various areas , and he bit back a cry when Reagan nearly killed Avly. Ah , but.. A-at least no-one dies here. And.. They wouldn't fight each other normally.. So I won't lose any more family than I did years ago at the Factory. Oh-One neglected to congratulate Reagan on her Victory , unnerved as he was by the fact that it was his family she had thoroughly destroyed.


Connor's battle - if it could be termed that - with the Violet girl was rather Dissapointing , if not Outright Displeasing. WHAT? You didn't even fight her to a conclusion! On a REAL battlefield , an enemy will not submit until either yourself or they are dead.. And they certainly won't hold back as you did , or stand and have a fripping heart to heart conversation , either! ...Fine , that's exactly what HK-47 and I did. But we also were UNABLE to kill each other then , so it still stands! He watched Connor converse with Why'nn , ignoring whatever little Flal and James were doing.


HK-50-01 felt a burning hatred when Why'nn whimpered and ran away , no doubt due to something Connor had said. Blasted Males , always being hurtful.. I only wish I could've heard what they said , but he used his blasted Telepathy! After tracking her and observing that she was seeking consolation in The Chef , he marched over to Connor's position and expressed his Displeasure to the Telepath , photoreceptors the color of dried blood. "Denouncement/Threatening Query : what. Did. You. SAY TO HER? I already upset her today being a fripping Sith Lord , and now you upset her too! Blast... I should gut you here and now , blasted Male! Males always do this , crush the people underneath them to appease their own ego! And don't tell me you were being nice - you train under Manara , and I know she's telling you to lord yourself over everyone.. At least , if she's a True Sith. If you don't aplogize to Why'nn soon , I'll make sure to make you suffer as much as she is for all the cruelties you just put in her mind with your 'telepathy' and all those other Fleshsack abilities!"
 
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Location: Arena


Who I'm With: Violet (@StartingOver ) Grim (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna ) Valian (@folclor )


What I'm Doing: Being Confused


Ivela frowned at the fact Violet conceded, unable to fathom why a person would stop a fight before being unable to fight. She had never felt the need to do so, but then again she was always trained to never get into a fight that she wasn't sure she could win. This tournament was already going to be difficult for her in that sense. However, she felt confident that even if she was fighting a stronger opponent, she could still win with proper strategy.


It wasn't fear that made Violet concede. In fact, some of the darkness and anger in her had faded a bit, or at least seemed to. That was...disappointing. However, her friend seemed happy she supposed. 'All the books say I should be happy for her. But I don't get it.' If not fear, then what made Violet concede? 'What makes a person stop fighting? Weakness? Strength? Calm?'


She shook her head, attempting to clear her thoughts. There was no use trying to figure it out. This did not seem to be the thing she could figure out logically. She would have to experience it, but her experiencing that was unlikely. When Violet was carried over, she smiled.


"That was a good fight, although I am sorry you lost." She stated. Ivela listened to Grim and Violet speaking before deciding to follow Valian's example and walk away. This did seem like a very private moment for the two, and she certainly did not wish to intrude.


She moved down far enough to be out of earshot, but not far enough away that she could complain about having to move. She looked up to watch the fight, deciding that perhaps she should learn the fighting styles of her future opponents.


She had been taught to use reconnaissance before completing her contracts, and this was essentially the same thing. She berated herself for not learning about her possible opponents weeks before the tournament. She had been slacking off. Illumi would have her head if he was here.


'On that note, it's a good thing he's not. My older brother is terrifying when he's angry...'
 
Character: Tetsuko


Location: Arena


Doing: Hopping around excitedly


With: Violet @Lunaria Silver Grim @Grim Wraithe Stjerna and Valian @folclor


Tetsuko waited very patiently for each person to respond in their own way before starting to jump up and down in place, "They said hello, they said hello! Ah, so many friends, I'm so happy! Frank-Senpai will be soooo proud that I'm getting along with everyone! Oh, oh! My name is Mokushiroku Tetsuko, but please my friends, call me Tetsuko-chan if it makes you happy! It is a pleasure to meet you all, and I hope that you all find victory in your battles and in your life!" she seems like an overly energetic child, and despite what happened during her previous fight with a cannon taking a literal bite out of her opponent she doesn't seem all that dangerous right now. This is, of course, because Frank has given her a command not to consider anyone a 'hostile target' at the moment. Still, for her part Tetsuko seems genuine, if overly so.
 
Location: Arena


Who I'm With: Tetsuko (@Pinkalyn )


What I'm Doing: Being Slightly Alarmed


Ivela frowned at the girl's over energetic ways before chuckling. "Well thank you. I watched your fight. It was quite interesting. My name is Ivela Zoldyck." She introduced with a slight smile. "You are...interesting."
 
Character: Tetsuko


Location: Arena


Doing: :o


With: Violet @Lunaria Silver Grim @Grim Wraithe Stjerna and Valian @folclor


Tetsuko stops suddenly, listening, watching. She looks like she's lost her breath and then all at once it comes back in a gasp, "Oh my gosh, thank you Ivela-san! That's like a compliment! I did good, I did good! I will keep being interesting for you, then, Ivela-san, it's a guarantee!"
 
Location: Arena


Who I'm With: Tetsuko (@Pinkalyn )


What I'm Doing: Being Amused


Ivela had previously been sitting calmly with an amused smile on her face, but at Tetsuko's excitement she leaned back in slight apprehension. After that brief scare, Ivela let out a full out genuine laugh. "Well thank you Tetsuko-chan. I will look forward to watching you continue to be interesting. "


She was very amused by this strange girl. "Although somehow I don't think you could stop being interesting if you tried."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I'm With: Valian (@folclor ), Ivela (@Lunaria Silver ) and cannon girl (@Pinkalyn )


What I'm Doing: Chatting


Grim held her close and listened to her, understanding what it was like to be brought to a darker place in your past and become something you used to be. "Ne'er stop fightin'. Not fer nut'ing an no-one."


He saw Valian walk away, nodding to his friend, not wanting him to leave but knowing he was uncomfortable when Violet was around. The otter desperately wanted both of them with him. He didn't want to choose.


"Aye, ye should be 'appy lass. Ye've got right good mates around, an ye should dance fer yerself." He grinned at her, then waved to Valian and Tetsuko and Ivela. "Yer friends be all around ye!"
 
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Location: The Arena


Who I'm Speaking with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Being supportive


Sieghart was a bit surprised by the sudden tackle-hug from Why'nn, but he took it in stride. He patted her on the back.


"If you want to stay here for a bit, you're welcome to. Although wouldn't you rather spend time with your friends. I think it's your friend James who's fighting right now."

 

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Location- Arena


Who I'm with- Grim(@Grim Wraithe Stjerna


What I'm doing- Snuggling


Violet sighed. "I don't need a reason to fight anymore, I have zero intention of fighting unless I have to." Violet wondered if her world would take her back if it knew that she truly changed, but would it be worth it if she had to lose the people who helped her change?


She looked around at all her friends who were sitting around them.


"I'm very happy with what I have now, I don't want anything to change."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: No one/Sieghart (@TommyGun15) (Valian/Why'nn)


What I'm doing: Milling around/Hiding and watching (Valian/Why'nn)


Valian had wandered away from Grim and Violet and Ivela and the girl now known as Tetsuko. No need to make new friends if they were going to evaporate as well. He noticed the droid yelling at the telepathic first year, saw most of the losers of matches laid out and being tended to, and glanced over at the two first years fighting. He let out a heavy sigh. The little bit of light he usually emitted was gone right now and he used his powers to make himself less noticeable. As he moved into the more shaded parts of the crowd he faded his colors out until he appeared as a silhouette. This wasn't something he'd ever done before and he was sure Grim would've lost track of him. No need to mess with their relationship.


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Why'nn let out another whimper at the mention of friends and peeked out from behind the chef to watch the fight.


"James is going to do well, I believe. The rest of my friends..." The girl shook her head, then hid behind him again. "I feel guilty for a reason I do not understand so I would prefer to not be near... Violet is with the people she desires. I feel guilty for what I said to Connor and do not understand why... and other than them James and HK-50-01 are my only friends, I believe." She hugged him more tightly. "Mother has gone somewhere. Father is with Headmistress. I cannot bother them, they are busy."
 



Location: The Arena


Who I'm Speaking with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Being supportive


Sieghart patted Why'nn on the back, bending his knees slightly so that he was at eye level with her. There was a concerned look on his face.


"Tell me, what is it you have to feel guilty about. If you talk to me about it, maybe I can help you understand why you're feeling guilty."


Sieghart pulled out a folding chair in the concession stand and set it next to him, motioning for Why'nn to sit beside him.


"Come on in, help yourself to a snack. If you want, you can even help me run the stand while you tell me about what's bothering you."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Sieghart (@TommyGun15)


What I am doing: Talking


Why'nn nodded and took a seat. She glanced around and saw a sweet so she grabbed it and held on as she spoke, as if it were also a friend.





"I was disappointed in Connor's performance so I told him. This is supposed to be a battlefield exercise and if he fought like that in a battle he would surely die! I do not wish for that to happen. But he took it as me thinking him weak and he asked me how many times he must prove himself. It is not that I think him weak. I... I have seen battle. I have fought in battle. I know he would die if... If he fought like that I would have to drag his corpse from the field. I do not yet have the powers of resurrection and I do not know the god he serves or the rites to be performed."





Why'nn took a deep breath and hugged the sweet tightly to her chest. It began to squish against her but she didn't seem to notice.





"But he was upset that I spoke to him about that... he claimed he did not have the proper training. I do not know why but... I came away from that discussion feeling as if I was wrong for offering critique..."
 
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Location: The Arena


Who I'm Speaking with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Being supportive


Sieghart patted Why'nn's shoulder. Outwardly he was smiling, but inwardly he was worried about how Connor had treated Why'nn.


"Why'nn, listen to me. As a cook, people are critical of the food I make all the time, it's part of the job. Being criticized never feels good. However, criticism is a necessary part of improving. If you stop and listen to it, yes you will at times feel bad about yourself. However, if you never listen to criticism, you will never learn to improve yourself. Clearly, Connor is one who chooses not to listen to criticism. But that doesn't mean you were wrong to do so. You were merely trying to give him advice, and to help him improve. Therefore, you have nothing to feel guilty about."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Sieghart (@TommyGun15 )


What I am doing: Talking


Why'nn shook her head, the sweet being pressed tighter against her bosom.





"I believe Headmistress means to send us on missions soon. If he is to be on a mission that will likely lead to battle and if he is in battle he will treat his enemy too kindly or... Or he may even be afraid to kill. In this current situation that is a strength but in the plausible future it is a weakness. I cannot revive him, Sir Sieghart! I have not the prowess."





Tears threatened to fall from the girl's eyes and she looked at the bag of gummy zombie heads she held to her chest.





"If his head rolls, how can I live with myself? I must protect him..."
 



Location: The Arena


Who I'm Speaking with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Being supportive


Sieghart looked Why'nn in the eye, his expression serious.


"Why'nn. You and I both know that Nishira is many things. She is calculating, she is cold, and she is ruthless. But she is not wasteful. Do you seriously think she'd allow Connor, or anyone really, to go on a mission if she didn't think they could handle it. She is a woman who expects results, and she doesn't take the risk of sending someone on a mission unless she is sure that they can get her results. Have a little faith in Connor, but don't blame yourself for being worried about him. And don't let him blame you for worrying."
 
Location: The Arena


Who I am with: Sieghart (@TommyGun15)


What I am doing: Talking


Why'nn met his gaze, her own expression rather grim.


"You can never trust a lich, Sir Sieghart. You think you understand what to expect from one and then they dispose of their supposedly most powerful asset." Again, her attention returned to the gummies. "It... it saddens me that Father is loyal to her... my only hope is that ...is that he would kill me if she had anything horrible in store. I would understand. It saddens me that you see her as a good leader. ...It is likely that both of you would serve Szass Tam as well."


The girl stood and gave a slight bow. "Thank you for your advice, Sir Sieghart." And then she left the concessions, lost in her own thoughts. If she was to bring this lich down, save her friends from the destiny her country bore, she might have to act alone.


As mutinous thoughts entered her mind her chest began to itch, then burn. She winced and moved toward the Arena's exit.
 
Location: UNKNOWN


With: Why'nn (@folclor )


Doing: Interfering.


As Why'nn exited the building, she heard a vaguely familiar voice. "Getting awfully contentious there, aren't you?" The masked man was leaning on the building, quickly propping himself up and staring at Why'nn, unblinking. "Would you like to do something about the problem you face? Possibly with help?" The man's tone was even and composed. If he was lying, he was doing an excellent job. He crossed his arms, waiting for a response, hostile or otherwise.
 
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