Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

[HK Fifty]

Position : My Workshop


Companions : Annoying Girl (@shadowstrikr25)


Engaging in : Most Displeased/Honoring Deals


Time passes rather slowly for HK-50-01 , while he was in his workshop alone. First he made a new TF-05 unit , tested it , and then stored it. He decided suddenly to test out the TF-06 he had planned that would serve a specific defensive function , thusly tinkering with it's parts for most of its time. HK-50 failed at making it fire plasma continually - so he went with a more 'classic' design. This also underperformed , being scrapped within one minute of a dueling session with HK-50 himself.


Already frustrated , he was indeed about to decide to test every droid there when he heard a loud banging. Is it Why'nn coming to check if I'm ok? Please let it be her... Or Connor. Somebody I actually want to see. Indeed he DID have a Deal with Reagan - the being at the EntryWay- but 'later' meant more than immediately afterwards. As such , he did NOT break his Deal , or his Honor. Yes yes , I should let her in. Headmitress Auros wouldn't be happy if she was to be executed trying to break into my workshop here..


HK-50-01 rapidly walked over to the door and swung it open , his eyes Blood Red with anger. "Displeased Statement/Inviational : Reagan.. You may have wanted to avoid me currently. But if you insist , take the broken shell over at the foot of the wall and a chip marked TF-05 from the chip rack and do whatever you wish. I said Later , and that doesn't mean immediately. You're lucky later didn't mean years from now. Please don't touch anything I say you shouldn't - only the one chip , broken shell and the tools of the workbench you are allowed to do Fleshsack things with. I also suggest you be placid to me , or else I may just rip off your head. The TF-06.. No , no , you don't need to know that one. Come in and try not to ruin anything."

 

[folclor]

Location: My quarters


Who I'm with: My apprentice (@TommyGun15 )


What I'm doing: Soothing


Imalia stayed curled around James, protective. The spell would last a few hours and in that time she would decide on a course of action. Anyone who touched her apprentice deserved to die a painful death. "What a curious case you are, my dear. To make the mistress of many care for such a boy so very deeply..." She stopped running his belly as he fell asleep. Would he expect her to be like this for him? She might have to have a talk with him when he was lucid once more.


Location: Dorm room


Who I'm with: Talia and D-Darth Manara


What I'm doing: Containing myself


Avalyn almost squealed at Manara's words, but held it in. "I would be honored! Please can we do it soon? I know about devotions and everything. Talia was lying just a little bit. Our parents went to this school and they work for headmistress so we know a lot about it. You wouldn't know then, they don't work at the school directly now but... but I really want to be your apprentice!"

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Mistress Imalia's Room


Who I'm with: Mistress Imalia (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Waking up


After several hours had passed, James's eyes slowly opened. The first thing he was aware of was a feeling of something soft, warm, and fuzzy wrapped around him. His initial thought was that a certain wolf demoness had snuck into his room, and he scooted closer to the form wrapped around him. Then, a scent hit his nose. It was familiar, but he'd never smelled it this strongly before, and it certainly wasn't his girlfriend. It smelled sort of like...


"Mistress Imalia... What?"


James quickly scooted away from her, only to fall flat upon the floor. It was then that he noticed both the changes to her form, and his own. He looked rapidly between her and himself, a look confusion and fear on his face.


"What? How? What?"

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Dorms (Talia, Manara)


Who I'm With: My Sister and Manara (Talia), Avalyn and Talia (Manara)


What I'm Doing: Worrying (Talia), Being Impressed (Manara)


Talia's eyes widened when she mentioned their parents work for the headmistress. She knew that Manara would be asking questions now, which made Talia feel the almost uncontrollable urge to smack her sister on the back of the head. 'Avalyn! Stop mentioning that you know so much about this place!'





Manara could feel Talia's unease growing, and could feel Avalyn's overwhelming excitement. She put her hand on the latter's shoulder, giving a smile. "Well, I'm sure I know your parents! Who are they? How often do they come here? I also have to wonder how you know so much about the devotions and 'everything' as you say you do." Manara's expression turned to one of complete seriousness now, her eyes beginning to turn a slight shade of red. "I don't like being kept in the dark about things that are important. If there is something going on here, I would prefer to be informed than left in the dark."





'Way to go! I can not wait to see how you work your way out of this one, sister.' Talia remained silent and took a seat on one of the beds, and watched the situation unfold.

 

[shadowstrikr25]

Location: Sir Lord of Generous Scrap HK-50's Workshop


With: The Great Colonel Sir Lord of Generous Scrap HK-50( @HK 50 09 )


Doing: Relieving two months of built up stress.


"Hey, I was looking for two hours! That's practically a year!" And with HK's threat, she shook in place, hearing out his rules. "Y-y-yes sir. Of course sir." She rather quickly took the shell and chip over to the workbench, taking her time to figure out exactly how these bits worked. There were similarities to tech she was used to, but there were a lot of differences. 'Izzet tech is based on the principals of mana conductivity, but this stuff is based on electricity. Now I just need to figure out how to properly rewire it. Let's see here...' Reagan began her research into how the chip worked and how she could modify it, and tinkering in general.

 

[HK Fifty]

Position : My Workshop


Companions : Raegan (@shadowstrikr25)


Engaging in : Overseeing


HK-50-01 let out a harsh mechanized laugh as she acted as if two hours was a long time. I've waited three days for a target to show up in the open rain. I've been shot at for one day by half an army for murdering their leader.. Which took four days. Two Hours is nothing on such scales. As she shook , he realized he may have upset her- but at that moment he didn't care. She was there and he needed someone to take out his displeasure on.


He watched her work and.. She was actually decent at it being unfamiliar with any of the technology there. I may make it up to her by asking if she would want to become an assistant.. Perhaps indeed. I'll have to adress Headmistress Auros about it later. For now he just enjoyed her work , watching as his eyes slowly turned to an appreciative blue-grey color. I.. Did what Malak would wish me to again. Upset another being just because I was angry... I might should apologize.


Such it was that he spoke , flounderingly apologizing. "Apology : I.. I'm sorry. I've just thus far had an osik day , and here I am taking that out on you. Malak would want me to do that.. HK-47 would want me to.. But I don't. You didn't do much to upset me. Indeed.. Your skills are impressive for a Fl- Organic. I.. Will have to speak to Headmistress Auros about making you an Assistant - I've been wanting one for the more menial tasks so I can work on new designs. Would.. You be interested?"

 

[folclor]

Location: My chambers


Who I'm with: My apprentice (@TommyGun15 )


What I'm doing: Talking


"The medical studies teacher did something to you. I am in the process of finding out what. You were... Far from lucid when I found you. I used this form so you would, perhaps, feel safer in your delirium." Her form returned to normal. "I admit I can't tell whether your shift is something she did or something you chose. If you can remember anything, I need you to tell me."





Location: Dorm room


Who I'm with: Talia and Darth Manara


What I'm doing: Talking





"The headmistress said we aren't allowed to say. Their missions are very secretive. And I know a lot because I've had to live in the city my whole life. I can't go with my parents or my sister. I'm too mixed for another universe to take me." Avalyn shrugged. "I know you don't like things hidden from you, but we can't say. The binding prevents it."

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Dorms (Talia, Manara)


Who I'm With: My Sister and Manara (Talia), Avalyn and Talia (Manara)


What I'm Doing: Worrying (Talia), Being Curious (Manara)


Talia smiled slightly as she listened to her sister explain things without revealing who they were, but then immediately lost it when she mentioned that the binding prevented it. She sighed and looked down to the floor, not even bothering to telepathically speak to her sister about what she had just done.


Manara's smile turned into her trade mark cruel, knowing smile as the girl mentioned the binding. "Oho, so you two are bound students then. I have never known Nishira to bind students so quickly. I see. That will make things easier then. I think I will go have that conversation with dear Nishira now." She gave Avalyn a gently pat on the cheek. "Thank you for the insight, my dear. I appreciate you allowing me to ask you questions. It's only a matter of time before I learn who your parents are. You have made me so curious now." Manara gave a smile, and turned to leave the room.

 

[shadowstrikr25]

Location: HK's Workshop


With: Someone who is clearly a nicer duplicate of HK (@HK 50 09 )


Doing: OK, I think I figured out the- WAIT WHAT?!


Reagan had been working with the chip, sending pulses of electricity through to see how it flowed and how the components interacted with each other. She was even thinking about manipulating the shell and redesigning the thing to serve a purpose other than combat, but that would require metal-shaping tools. She wasn't about to chance it with HK-50, seeing as he was in a bad mood. She looked at him as he spoke, and even though some of the words flew right over her head, she did understand the last part. 'Uh... OK, Reagan, opportunity to get back in the grove and tinker in your free time. Don't explode and freak him out.' Reagan seemed to fail to contain her excitement. "Of course I would! Oh, and doing the menial stuff will give me a better understanding of the tech! This is great! YES! I want to hug you, this is so great!" 'OK, well not as composed as it could have been...' Reagan went to give HK-50 a hug of appreciation.

 

[HK Fifty]

Position : Workshop/Headmistress' Offices


Companions : Reagan (@shadowstrikr25)


Engaging in : desperately trying to be kind and patient and Submittimg my requests


HK-50-01 felt once more his patience fading away. But.. He was trying to aplogize to her for being rude in the first place. Use your Protocol Programming , HK-50-01.. Try to remain patient. You wouldn't want to be mistreated , either. He also drew on Empathy , due to the fact that he hiked of did just this very thing in some situations. It was also true that she would gain understanding from the base repair tasks. And in a way.. I want to hug her too. Something about this is just so.. Happy.


So he motioned her to follow , and went up to the Headmistress' Offices. HK-50-01 began Knocking loudly and slowly , in a way only he himself did. Deciding to also announce himself , he began speaking in His own Regular Voice voice. "Request/Permission : HeadMistress Auros.. I have a request. May I please enter? Yes , I know I can just come in. But that would be a breach of Ettiquette , so I shall not. It's about an assistant. Who.. Should be with me , actually. She may be , ah , a little too excited as well."

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Mistress Imalia's Chambers


Who I'm with: Mistress Imalia (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Remembering


James scratched his head, then promptly winced as he cut himself, a line of blood running down the side of his head. He tried to remember the events of the day so far. Even awake now, he moved slowly and sluggishly, and occasionally he'd stop and yawn.


"Let me think... After you scolded me and told me to break the contract with Sugarshe, I went to go talk with her. When I arrived, she broke the contract herself before I could say anything. After that I went to the Arena to have a practice fight with someone. Miss Acantha had set an open challenge, and I accepted. I did my best, but I ended up overcharging my powers and I popped a few blood vessels in my face. After that Miss Acantha took me... somewhere she asked me not to talk about. There she patched up my injuries, and we talked. It was actually quite a lot of fun. Then she left, and I saw myself out. On the way back Ms. Notch saw me and said I needed proper medical care. She looked at my injuries, gave me some tea, and then... That's it. The next thing I remember is waking up like... this."

 

[shadowstrikr25]

Location: HK's workshop/Headmistress' office


With: HK(@HK 50 09 )


Doing: Following


Reagan followed HK-50 to the Headmistress' office, keeping pace easily. She'd familiarized herself with the location after her... outburst. Still, she was curious as to why HK-50 needed to ask permission for him to have an assistant. 'Roland just kinda took me in. He never had to ask anyone about it. Guess it's just different here. But why does SHE have to be the one who decides? She's really scary. And smells like a dozen unwashed goblins.' Reagan stood behind HK-50 as he knocked and requested entry, looking a bit nervous at seeing the headmistress again.

 

[folclor]

Location: Dorm Room


Who I'm with: Talia and Darth Manara


What I'm doing: Ummm... CRAP!


Avalyn realized her mistake. 'Well, it's not like... I mean... we can't tell her anything. Mistress Nishira told us we can't.' She shifted uncomfortably and looked to her sister. 'Right?' How would she explain it, anyway? 'Right?!' The girl's eyes were wide. 'Say something to me, please. Say something...' But she knew she couldn't just let Manara walk away with that. Avalyn sprang forward and grasped the Sith's wrist. "Grandma, wait!" she cried. As soon as the words sprang from her mouth, her eyes got a bit wider and her mouth hung open, her skin getting steadily redder by the second. "Oops..."


Location: My chambers


Who I'm with: My apprentice (@TommyGun15)


What I'm doing: Listening


Imalia nodded. "While you were... out... you spoke of being poked, I assumed you meant needles." She frowned. "You haven't had this form before?" How to help her apprentice come back from this? "Is it a form you prefer? I will do what I can to help you in whatever way you desire."


Location: My office


Who I'm with: Interlopers


What I'm doing: Answering


"Yes, yes, drone, you may enter," Nishira drawled. What was with today and strange things happening? Ah, well, at least it wasn't the worst day she'd had recently. An assistant? Was he asking for an apprentice? It would be most unusual... but she might allow it.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Mistress Imalia's Room


Who I'm with: Mistress Imalia (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Changing back


James stood up and took a few seconds to get used to this new form. He stretched his arms, did a few squats, and jogged in place for a bit. Then he did a quick inspection of his claws, teeth, and the muscles in his arms. Finally, he spoke.


"No... This isn't really that big of an issue. My Will must've activated in my sleep. Thank you for offering to help, but returning to my usual body is something I've gotten fairly familiar with."


James sat on the ground, closed his eyes, and meditated for a bit. As he did so, the air around him began to warp, and his body returned to it's normal shape.


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"You know," James said, getting back to his feet, "I might not have mentioned it to you, but I've been working pretty hard at trying to transform into a wolf. It's kind of a family specialty, what with my great-grandmother having been born a wolf and all. That was actually the closest I've ever gotten. That form actually fits together a lot better than my last semi-animal form. It's got actual recognizable animal parts, rather than just exaggerated predator traits. The whole thing moves a lot smoother."

 

[HK Fifty]

Position : Headmistress' office


Companions : Reagan , Headmistress Auros


Engaging in : making requests


HK-50-01 notices Reagan was slightly afraid of the Headmistress. He didn't blame her himself , as Darth Malak always frightened him - whenever he had the unfortunate displeasure of being sent to see Him. And.. The Headmistress indeed reminded him of Lord Malak. Especially when she calls me DRONE. I am not a drone. I am a Class-Four Assassination Droid , added with a Class-Three Protocol Droid. I have my own consciousness , and am not controlled by others.


HK-50-01 walked in slightly on his upper feet , in anticipation. When he began to speak it was carefully modulated to be in his normal range. "Request : First. Headmistress , please don't call me a Drone. I am not a drone - I have my own consciousness. At least call me Droid or Automaton. Regardless , here is the root of my visit. I have been wanting an Assistant for a long time , to do the more menial of tasks while I focus on making new or improved units - also including other forms of Technology. I made a deal with this Reagan here to be able to do a task in my WorkShop , and she performed rather well for an Organic. I think she could be such an Assistant to me - and she is willing as well , which will alleviate myself having to oversee her at all times. I would appreciate it if this request was granted , HeadMistress."

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Dorms (Talia, Manara)


Who I'm With: My Sister and Manara (Talia), Avalyn and Talia (Manara)


What I'm Doing: Did she just...?! (Talia), Wait...What? (Manara)


Talia sighed and stood up. She walked over to Avalyn and smacked her on the back of the head. It wasn't a hard smack by any means, just one that would send a message. "Good job, Avalyn. We have been here for only twenty minutes and you have already caused an issue for us." Talia looked to Manara to simply judge her reaction.


Manara looked back to the girl, her eyes going wide for a moment. This girl was clearly not a Pureblood Sith, and Manara had no daughters or sons. However, that wasn't exactly true as Why'nn had asked Manara to be her Mother, which made Why'nn her daughter. No...surely not. "I'm your grandmother? The only daughter I have is Why'nn and she does not have any children..." Manara was confused but she did not sense deception and judging by what the other girl did, it could be nothing but true. "H-How? When?"

 

[folclor]

Location: My quarters


Who I'm with: My apprentice (@TommyGun15 )


What I'm doing: Talking


"I see..." Imalia frowned slightly. "And what's your plan once you can turn into a wolf? Because it's obvious you'll be able to. You are a powerful sorcerer already." She crossed her arms, watching him. If this wasn't going to pan out, if he was going to take his new form and leave, she would need to stop his instruction immediately and look for someone else. Or, at least, put less into him.


Location: My office


Who I'm with: HK-50-01 (@HK 50 09 ) and Reagan (@shadowstrikr25)


What I'm doing: Discussing


"Are you asking for an apprentice, then?" She arched an eyebrow, curious of his response. "I may be inclined to grant this..." Nishira stood. "We would need to discuss before I agreed fully to it, however."


Location: Dorm room


Who I'm with: Talia and Grandma


What I'm doing: Fessing up


"OW!" Avalyn glared at her sister, pouting a bit as she rubbed the back of her head. "Yeah..." Not outright stating it, or stating it to someone who knew wouldn't activate the binding. "Yeah... um... so... Last name says the rest of it..." She let go of the Sith's wrist and took a couple steps back. "I think she was... twenty...four? Maybe twenty-five when we were born. I dunno... Talia would know more about them." The girl shoved her hands into her pockets. "We're the only actual born children... I mean, we've got tons of siblings and half-siblings as Headmistress loves to create clones and do gene splicing but they're all basically drones." Glancing to Talia, "What? Too much? You know, this wouldn't've even happened if you hadn't wanted to make a good first impression on Headmistress and asked if we could go on a mission on our first day." The glance turned into a glare. "Should've just let you go alone. Little Miss Perfect, wouldn't've said a word to anyone." Avalyn pushed past Manara and into the hallway, walking further down the hall, away from her sister.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Mistress Imalia's Room


Who I'm with: Mistress Imalia (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Talking


James felt a bit uneasy when he saw Imalia frown.


"Well... I don't really see how I'd need a different plan after I learn to become a wolf. That's just one thing I want to learn. I'm a sorcerer, learning is what we do. We learn until there is nothing left to learn. Then we set out to discover new things for ourselves, and teach others what we have learned along the way. My family's tradition, and my life-long dream, is to spend my life gaining and passing on knowledge. And I'm sure I've already told you that my life is functionally indefinite. I won't die unless I get reckless and someone or something comes along and kills me. Great-grandfather Belgarath tells me it is an exciting existence, if a bit lonely at times."


James was silent for a few moments.


"Besides, why would I ask you to be your apprentice if I didn't want to learn everything you could teach me."


James placed his hand on his chest, right where the brand was burned into his flesh.


"I wouldn't have agreed to this for something as childish as turning into a wolf."

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Tatsuya Rokkuita


Location: Hallways


Who I'm with: Avalyn ( @folclor )


What I'm doing: Investigating


Mood: Curious


Standing in the hallway was starting to become a chore for Tatsuya, who had already begun to feel estranged from this mixed group of creatures going about their business. Like this was nothing out of the ordinary for them. And perhaps it wasn't, Tatsuya realized, out of the ordinary to /them/. This was a different world for Tatsuya. That reality was slowly setting in, as if a feeling that was trying to shake the very core of their being. Tatsuya wanted to define it. To grasp it and label it. After a few moments of contemplation it was undeniable. This was... excitement. Students, teachers, predator, prey, these creatures were all... active. The sound of their own heart beating at the thought was growing so loud in their ears as they considered these thoughts that a change in the environment almost went unnoticed.


But Tatsuya's sharp, observant eyes were drawn to it before it registered in their mind. Another creature, strikingly humanoid and with an expression that Tatsuya could only assume was distraught and distressed. It was a mix of emotions that Tatsuya had dealt with on a very personal level for most of their life. However, it wasn't empathy that drew Tatsuya to Avalyn. Interest in their plight was purely selfish. Tatsuya wanted to know what, in a place where strength seemed to gather en masse, would cause such feelings in another who was presumably on equal footing to Tatsuya themselves. The key to survival for Tatsuya had always been knowing their surroundings, and they weren't treating this any differently.


Tatsuya first attempted to make eye contact, and if successful would stand straight and firm in greeting. No offered hand, no sign of a friendly smile on their face. This was how Tatsuya had become acquainted to greeting others. Show no weakness. But as they spoke, the tremor of their voice belied their youth, if not their intelligence. Certainly not a squeak, but a fair bit softer than one might expect from the display Tatsuya was putting on, "Greetings. I am Rokkuita, and I have come to these lands with the intent of peace and cooperation." the statement was equal parts greeting and parley, meant to create clear terms for the conversation to come, but Tatsuya honestly, and clearly, didn't know how the greeting would be received in a foreign place where their own customs might not be the 'norm'.

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Dorms (Talia, Manara)


Who I'm With: Manara (Talia), Talia / Avalyn, Tatsuya (Manara)


What I'm Doing: I...I Didn't mean... (Talia), Comforting then following (Manara)


Talia was almost speechless as her sister had her outburst then left the room. She hadn't meant to come across the way she had. She looked to her grandmother now. "Grandmother...It was not my intention to upset her. I am by no means perfect, and I have never meant to come across as such. Should I go after her?"





Manara was busy studying the girl's features. She definitely could see both of her pupils in Talia. Even this girl's formal speech is like her mother's. She gave a smile and pulled Talia into a brief hug. "There, there. It will be okay. I'm sure she just needs a few minutes to calm down. I am heading out of here to speak with Nishira, if I see Avalyn, I will talk to her. For now, perhaps you should walk around the school and familiarize yourself with it." After one last look, Manara dashed out of the room after Avalyn. "Avalyn, dear! Please wait! I have more questions that you simply must answer!"

 

[folclor]

Location: My quarters


Who I'm with: My apprentice (@TommyGun15)


What I'm doing: Talking


"I see." For a long minute, Imalia simply stared at her apprentice. "James... what do you see as your place in this world?" It was a simple enough question. His mistress seemed calm, but it might've been her usual pensive introspection. She was prepared to inform him of her master plan, one that only she and the headmistress knew.


Location: Dorm Hallway


Who I'm with: Some kid (@Pinkalyn) and Grandma (@KalenNighteyes)


What I'm doing: Lashing out


"Peace is a lie," Avalyn grumbled, passing the boy...girl...thing that approached her. Hurt and anger sprang up in her chest as she went, her eyes narrowed in a glare. There was a back stairwell down this way. It led to the underground areas, something else she was well-versed in. But she heard Grandma calling... Her steps slowed, then came to a stop until the Sith caught up with her, at which point she began walking again.

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Tatsuya Rokkuita


Location: Hallways approaching the underground


Who I'm with: Avalyn ( @folclor ) Manara ( @KalenNighteyes )


What I'm doing: Investigating further


Mood: Agitated


Tatsuya liked to think of themselves as patient and understanding. This creature was clearly in no state to be having formal conversations. But to think that they would outright deny peace with Tatsuya was both an insult and a call to war. A feeling like pins and needles washed over Tatsuya's skin, who took in a sharp breath to steady themselves before closing their eyes and beginning to march forward. They knew that they were not inconspicuous, but that was no longer the matter at hand. If someone were going to declare Tatsuya as a mortal enemy so soon after their arrival to this place, it would serve well to know more about them, and if at all necessary... remove the problem before it grew. This was one such pearl of wisdom handed down to Tatsuya by their deceased parents, and something that Tatsuya understood even if they wished to avoid the scenario.


But before Tatsuya could take any sort of action at all a voice behind them drew their attention, and perhaps by the fickle fates themselves it was directed at the girl Tatsuya had just been conversing with. Tatsuya's pace slowed just enough to allow this new creature to pass, before making sure to tail the pair from a distance for as long as they would permit without direct retaliation.

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Dorm Hallway


Who I'm With: Avalyn, Tatsuya


What I'm Doing: Talking to Avalyn


Manara caught up with Avalyn and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don't be angry with Talia. She was just trying to do as she was, apparently, instructed. I'm always willing to listen if there's something you need to gripe about. I don't know if I ever made you that same offer before, though I'm certain I would have." Manara was concerned for the girl as she seemed very upset and angry about what had just happened. She couldn't help but wonder if there was more to what was going on. "Come on, we can go...Oh, no. Wait. We can't go to my quarters right now...I suppose we can go to the cafeteria and see if Sieghart is there. I'm sure he would be willing to treat us both to a drink of some kind."

 

[folclor]

Location: Dorm hallway


Who I'm with: Grandma


What I'm doing: Talking


Avalyn frowned markedly. "She's the one they kept." But at the mention of Sieghart the girl frowned a little less. "You basically raised me until I was 9, Grandma. You were harsh when we were on Korriban but very kind to me in private or while here. I like Sieghart. I miss him. He and Grandpa are always nice. Grandpa spoils me. He always gives me sweets and lets me stay up late in his room." The words were stolen clearly, but her voice sounded tired. Not tired in the sense of wanting sleep, but it did feel like she was exhausted with trying to state some sort of case. It sounded rehearsed, even if it was true. As she knew this school, she led the way to the cafeteria.

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Tatsuya Rokkuita


Location: Near the Cafeteria


Who I'm with: Avalyn ( @folclor ) Manara ( @KalenNighteyes )


What I'm doing: Losing interest in a quarry


Mood: Agitated


It would have been a simple matter to step into the conversation, to demand that Avalyn correct her mistake. But Tatsuya felt that, in itself, would have been a mistake. The matter that the two were talking about seemed to be of some importance to Avalyn, and more importantly, it was giving the dragon-kin much needed information. A resentment toward someone named Talia, a friend named Sieghart. Even the mention of a family member was duly noted in Tatsuya's mental notebook, marking any potential strengths and weaknesses of their new enemy.


But even this Tatsuya knew to be a mistake. Marking someone as their enemy on the day of their arrival was in no particular way advantageous. Victory against a foe would bring unnecessary attention. Defeat would bring shame and mockery. The longer Tatsuya considered their current situation, there was no upper hand to be had. So, leaving the pair to their conversation, Tatsuya branched off down another hallway, even more eager to learn about this place and what secrets it might hold. For now the matter of the impolite girl the name of which Tatsuya had not yet gathered was pushed aside.