Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Professor Estello, Crazy girl (@Pinkalyn ), some other guy and his wolf (@CERBERUS177 )


What I'm doing: Answering a question


James looked at the guy who walked into the middle of their conversation.


"Yeah, I can show you where the armory and the Arena are. Just let me finish up talking to the Professor here."


James turned back to the Professor, and inclined his head to show a pair of faint circular scars on his neck. He tapped the scars with his fingers.


"My ex-girlfriend used to drink blood straight from my neck. I'm not scared of needles."


James dropped the barrier and approached the doctor carefully, holding out his arm. He glared at Estello with a serious look on his face.


"But no funny business. I'm not getting drugged again. The last time that happened, my brain switched to wolf-mode for a few hours, and I made a fool of myself. Speaking of which, don't be surprised if my blood comes out saying there is a bit of wolf in there. My Great-Grandmother Poledra was a wolf before she met Belgarath. She learned to shapeshift by watching him, then became human and married him. So yes, I'm part wolf."

 

[H3LLJUMPER_177]

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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Professor Estello, Crazy girl (@Pinkalyn ), some other guy and his wolf (@CERBERUS177 )


What I'm doing: Answering a question


James looked at the guy who walked into the middle of their conversation.


"Yeah, I can show you where the armory and the Arena are. Just let me finish up talking to the Professor here."


James turned back to the Professor, and inclined his head to show a pair of faint circular scars on his neck. He tapped the scars with his fingers.


"My ex-girlfriend used to drink blood straight from my neck. I'm not scared of needles."


James dropped the barrier and approached the doctor carefully, holding out his arm. He glared at Estello with a serious look on his face.


"But no funny business. I'm not getting drugged again. The last time that happened, my brain switched to wolf-mode for a few hours, and I made a fool of myself. Speaking of which, don't be surprised if my blood comes out saying there is a bit of wolf in there. My Great-Grandmother Poledra was a wolf before she met Belgarath. She learned to shapeshift by watching him, then became human and married him. So yes, I'm part wolf."

Location:Hallway


Witheople(@TommyGun15 @Pinkalyn)


What:Waiting and playing with his new toy


"Alright..." *Take's his gun out and holds it limply in his hand, Richard loved guns, a little too much and held his guns when he had them on his person...He leans on a wall, places a foot behind him and crosses his arms trying to look cool* "Kiya, how do I look?" *Kiya just looked at him*


"You look like an idiot Master..." *She giggled like a ghostly child, Richard jumps as if it was coming from the area he was in, then see's she was smiling* "What did I tell you!?...Hell Hound..." *Kiya laid her ears back and growled at Richard* "Shut up! You Jerk!" *Richard knelt down and got in her face* "Calm down Ki Ki. It's a joke." *Kiya stops growling and just narrows her eyes at him and sits down* "Ass...", "Hey I heard that!", "You were supposed to.." *Richard growls a bit and frowns, then stands back up and leans on the wall again*

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Frank


Location: Hallway


With: James @TommyGun15 and Richard @CERBERUS177


Doing: Drawing blood


The interruption hardly stops Frank from pulling a needle out of a hidden pocket on his person, but he doesn't reply to Richard immediately. His attention is wholly focused on the fact that James has dropped his barrier and offered his arm, something Frank wouldn't have expected of the otherwise defensive boy. Frank grabs the arm carefully with one hand, and begins to prep the arm for blood drawing. It doesn't take terribly long and soon Frank has a filled needle of the fluid which he examines carefully, but his hand is still connected to James' arm as he does so, lingering just long enough that between the palm and skin a single 'thread' forms, attempting to slither into James' very being. If allowed to, it would then form a rune on James' soul, a simple tracking rune that would allow Frank to find James should the need arise. Frank was, after all, a cautious man. Unbeknownst to him, James would be able to 'hear' this ability as it goes off, and possibly even get away before it completes.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: A crazy girl, Estello (@Pinkalyn ), Some other guy (@CERBERUS177 )


What I'm doing: Defending myself


James heard a small tingle as he heard the sound of someone's Will being used. He grit his teeth as a wave of force shot from his hand at the Doctor with the force of a moving car, which would hopefully send him flying back into the wall. His sword darted out of it's sheath without James touching it, hovering over James's head lie a scorpion's tail, ready to dart down and plunge itself into Estello's chest. James glared at the doctor, closing the distance until he was just out of arm's reach.


"What the hell did you just try to do!?! Answer me or I'll make the fats in your body explosively combust! Trust me, it's one of the easiest things a sorcerer can do! And don't think Nishira will protect you from me, because at this school if a teacher can't protect themselves from their own students, they aren't fit to teach in the first place!"

 

[H3LLJUMPER_177]

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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: A crazy girl, Estello (@Pinkalyn ), Some other guy (@CERBERUS177 )


What I'm doing: Defending myself


James heard a small tingle as he heard the sound of someone's Will being used. He grit his teeth as a wave of force shot from his hand at the Doctor with the force of a moving car, which would hopefully send him flying back into the wall. His sword darted out of it's sheath without James touching it, hovering over James's head lie a scorpion's tail, ready to dart down and plunge itself into Estello's chest. James glared at the doctor, closing the distance until he was just out of arm's reach.


"What the hell did you just try to do!?! Answer me or I'll make the fats in your body explosively combust! Trust me, it's one of the easiest things a sorcerer can do! And don't think Nishira will protect you from me, because at this school if a teacher can't protect themselves from their own students, they aren't fit to teach in the first place!"

Location:Hallway


With:A crazed doctor and a angry warlock(?) (@TommyGun15, @Pinkalyn)


What: Beginning to show signs of paranoia


"Interesting..." *Looks at his gut, which has a small amount of fat* "Better not make him mad..." *Richard pocket's his gun and smiles with joy* "I'll just...see myself to the armory alone!" *Side steps and walks fast away with his hands behind his back feeling scared he might be taken.* "LaLa...lala!" *He sings trying to sound like he saw nothing* "Kiya...Kiya!" *He turns around to see she was nowhere to be seen* "Oh that's just grand love!" *He said in a posh accent* "Damn mutt, where is the armory?" *He stops at an three way turn, not seeing any signs of an armory* "Mmm, just grand! You know what, anywhere but here is great so, straight." *Richard starts to jog away, taking a .44 round from his pocket* "My lucky bullet... Well, I guess you're going to be used today..." *Slips it into the chamber and cocks the gun because his paranoia begins to kick in* "Needles, it had to be needles! Well, they're not getting me, not again!"

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Frank


Location: Hallway


With: James @TommyGun15 and (no longer) Richard @CERBERUS177


Doing: Laughing it off


The initial impact isn't without its effects on the Doctor, who doubles over and is pushed several feet back, but even after Frank is sent stumbling there's a smile on his face. He stands back up, capping the needle which he had protectively cradled in order to keep it from being damaged. Then he slowly claps, attempting to meet James' eyes. "I already told you, I have no intention of causing you harm. That was just me making sure that I could find you later. I'll admit, it was perhaps a bit.." a bit of blood has started to trickle from the corner of Frank's lips and he has to stop talking long enough to swallow what's filled his mouth, "What I mean to say, is, I apologize for alarming you unnecessarily. As your reaction makes clear, you understand that this academy is a dangerous place. Being able to track those of interest to me means that I will be able to keep them alive should the need arise, but often students come to the assumption that I'm up to something more devious and refuse the treatment." he wipes the blood away with his red sleeve, which hides the stain rather well.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Two crazy people (@Pinkalyn )


What I'm doing: Glaring


James took notice of the fact that the doctor kept trying to meet his gaze. Since his mistress was the one who taught mind magic in the school, James was instantly on guard, knowing that looking someone in the eye was one of the telltale signs that they were trying to mess with your head. He met the teacher's gaze, mental barriers going up thicker than the walls around the Castle Riva. He was on guard, but he wasn't backing down. James crossed his arms.


"So, I'm of interest to you? I'm guessing that means you're going to try to figure out why I'm semi-immortal too. Well, let me give you a bit of advice. I've been reading a bit about genetics as part of my regular studies, and as near as I can figure, the sorcerer gene is extremely recessive. Like, once a millennia recessive. I'm not entirely sure what that means for making yourself immortal with it, but I don't think it'll be easy. And it won't stop you from getting old, if that's what you were hoping."

 

[H3LLJUMPER_177]

Location:Armory door


With: Nobody, at the moment


What:Looking for a way to open the door without causing damage


"Alright, let's see...Gun plus lock equals broken meaning forced entry, bullet being the only size here...maybe, being tracked back to me. No shooting then..." *Kneels down and looks in the lock* "Seems basic, I wonder if there's a way to open it from the-" *The door unlocks making Richard jump and aim at the door from pure instinct and training. Kiya is sitting in the door way* "What was I again?", "A wonderful dog." *Richard said and walked into the armory seeing rusted cannon balls* "Alright!" *He takes out his kukri knife and begins to shave dust off the ball into a large plastic bag*


"Now, aluminum, cans will do too...let's see..." *See's a box with very shiny silvery bars* "...These it?" *Walks to the box and takes a bar out* "Light, could this be it?" *He tries to bend it, snapping it in half* "Yeah, that's it alright." *Takes a few bars and puts them in his bag* "Now...whoa..." *See's an old world M1911 with a wooden grip and nickle body* "Oh yes... You're coming with me pretty little lady..." *Takes the gun hoping nobody will miss it out of all the unfamiliar weapons he's never seen before and puts it in his bag* "Alright, let's get out of here." *Walks out and back the way he came to see them all still talking, and tensions coming to a calming state, but decides to ignore them and sneak by, hoping they didn't see him. And reaches the other side of the little hallway they were in and checks behind him* "We're clear." *Runs to his dorm room and closes the door and locks it, then tosses the bag next to his bed and laid down on the bed* "I'll make the ammo tomorrow, too tired to-" *Passes out, and dreams about cookies since he's ate a lot of those today*

 

[Grim Wraithe Stjerna]

Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Valian (@folclor ) & Violet (@StartingOver)


What I'm doing: Getting hungry.


The otter sighed at his friends lack of awareness, even now. "Mate!" His paws goes to his forehead. "I be joshing ye. Since ye ran inta sensei!" A big smile on his face one paw out palm up, hoping Valian would catch onto the jest at his expense. "Aye, sensei be wort'y o' respect. I'd follow 'im inta da maw." Continuing to walk as they talked, his stomach grumbling a bit at the thought of food. He could vaguely smell something baking. A bread of some kind, cheese, a tomatoe and other spices. The otter licked his lips absently.


Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: My Daughter


What I'm doing: Training


Delrick stood off to the side, arms folded over his chest. A stern expression on his face, not upset with her, it was just his default training face. As she got a few lit, but struggled with the others, the warlock strolled around the parameter. Nodding as she worked her frustration out of her mind. "Good. Instead of trying to light them all at once, go in order. Light one." One lantern flickered to life. "Once that is lit, set it to the side in your mind then light one." A second flickered. "Each lantern is not separate , but one." All eight flickered. "Light just one lantern." All eight snuffed out as if a gust of wind blew through each sealed case. 'You can do this little bird. You have the determination to succeed. Use your will of iron and light them.' Through the binding she would feel his confidence in her.

 

[StartingOver]

Location- hallway


Who I'm with-Grimy and Valy


What I'm doing- enjoying life.


Violet chuckled. "I don't do respect very well. I'm a disrespectful shit." She shook her head. "I didn't use to be this way. If Nishira wouldn't have allowed Why'nn to lose her arm the first day I got here I might have followers her, but she lost it that day and I doubt she'll every get my respect back" Violet sighed. "I'm the worst person in the world, but I'm glad you like me Grim."

 

[folclor]

Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Grim (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and Violet (@StartingOver)


What I'm doing: Going for lunch


Valian sighed. Of course Grim was joking. He should've known. "Yeah, sensei's about the only teacher I like listening to." Granted, he didn't really pay attention in most of his classes, something that had gotten him in trouble more than once. Punishments at this school could be a bit harsh and that was another thing he preferred with the sensei. His punishments made sense. And then Violet launched into something... Valian stopped listening once it started sounding like whining.


Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father


What I'm doing: Focusing


Why'nn opened her eyes to watch Father's demonstration, then nodded. 'Each lantern is not separate...' This time Why'nn made it halfway around before failing. She kept trying. It was difficult, taxing for her, but she refused to give up. Father apparently believed she could do it, so that's what she would do. Each time she began to get frustrated she stopped and centered herself again before starting over. It took a long time, almost an hour, but she finally had them all lit. How this was so easy for Father, she didn't know, but it was something she intended to get better at.

 

[H3LLJUMPER_177]

Locationorm room


With:A beautiful thing


What:Making ammo


*Wakes up and stretches* "...Alright..." *Yawns* "Let's get back to work!" *Richard gets out of bed and goes to the table he's been using to make his gun and opens the bag with the ingridients, and something else that sparked interest...* "I completely forgot I had this..." *He take's the M1911 from last night and pulls the slide back, making the sound of a knife being sharpened with a stone* "Oh, baby be sleek and clean, very clean..hoho! But we'll use you later, now go sit down and be quiet, unless you want to slide back again that is..."


*The fumes of the melting metal was slowly making his vision blurry, his training kicked in after he realized he never talks that much to his guns, and grabs his gasmask that was in his pack and puts it on* "...That...was close... Alright let's see, well, I'm stupid, I have no idea how I'm going to fuse the dust and aluminum together to make a solid bullet unless... Hollows! Yes, that's it! Drill a hole deep enough into the bullet itself, and seal it with a lead cap, and when it hits something, I'm sure the heat will ignite the thermite and make it burn, but soft targets, humans, animals, and other things alike, hmm...."


*He ponders the thought in his head for a bit, trying to figure out what he's going to use the ignite it for flesh and bone, since flesh and bone don't really spark* "... Oh I'm sure the round will actually come to life, since lead tends to heat up when it's fired with a gun powder or sulfur based igniter..thing..." *Richard starts to take .44 and .50P rounds and drilling holes in them, and taking lead caps from larger rounds like the .50R and 45govt*


"It's done! Haha! She's a monster, well, still have to test the bullets." *Richard takes a large ammo box he filled with the new found bullets, and walks out* "Does it work master?" *Kiya appeared behind him, thinking he did it without her* "I don't know yet, but the bullets fit and they come out of they jam, that's good though! That means the bullet might work when fired." *They reach the bottom of the stairs and make their way to the arena, or someplace to test the gun*


*They reach a firing range and Richard sets up thick titanium plates that would shield a tank from a RPG, and bullet proof glass* "Alright, let's test the glass first, that stops a fifty caliber in the Old World." *Richard fills a clip and loads it in and cocks the gun* "Alright, two hands first, if my hand is still there, then I'll try one hand" *Richard takes aim at the glass and fires. The sound of the gun was loud, like the crack of thunder, or the sound of tank firing it's main gun... The bullet stroke the glass, and ignited, making it explode and throw shards everywhere* "Well, my hands are still here...Time for the tank armor." *Richard takes aim at the middle of the square..and fires. It stroke and drilled a nice hole through it. He smiled and emptied the whole clip into the square, perfect holes* "Alright! It works!" *He smiled and grabbed some non-thermite rounds for the gun, and practiced his aim*

 

[HK Fifty]

Postion : Staff Showers/My Workshop - or is it my Throne Room?


Companions : None - or , at least , none that matter


Engaging in : Official Predor Business


HK-50-01 walked to the Staff Quarters rather quickly - while he did enjoy being covered in organic materials , he also didn't want to spread any diseases that could come from them. If there was anyone in between the Over-Predor's door and what he thought may be showers , he didn't pay attention to them. No , the newly Acsended Predor was thinking of the army he hoped to provide. I'll need specialists , if I plan for it to be an army and not an elite corps. Flame projecting droid would be the first of these - Over-Predor Auros seems rather fond of fire. I would like some designed specifically for Melee combat , as well.. Perhaps some designed to capture instead of kill would be useful in some cases.


HK-50 came to the door to the Suspected Showers and opened them, happy to find that they were water instead of sonics - he wanted to do this over a longer period of time than Sonic Showers usually allowed. HK didn't notice anyone else in the showers , but it wouldn't have mattered to him if the entirety of the staff were located there. He was the Greatest Predor who ever lived - if anyone had any dispute with him viewing them without clothing , his status would overturn the issues. The Lord of the Droids stepped into one of the shower chambers and turned a knob that would make the water come cold and soft , just the way he wanted it.


Of course , normally , he didn't want to be near water. It did make the Droid rust , and rust was rather unsightly - and uncomfortable. This didn't particularly bother him currently , and besides - he was Predor HK-50-01 , Lord of the Droids , the Prototype , The Centurion , last of the Rakata. Rust was only a minor irritant to such a powerful being. Scrubbing at certain places , oh-one thought about how his Under-Predor would fare. I found the Acsendancy fairly easy.. But she is Organic. Without any cutting tools , she may find it a lengthy process to break free of the beasts digestive chamber. I'd rather she didn't die on me.. I do admit I enjoy her. And I certainly require someone to do the menial repair while I craft the greatest army the Galaxy has ever known..


After what was about 40 minutes , the last of the blood flowed into the drain. With this complete , Oh-One traveled to his Workshop.. Which needed a better name. Throne room? Seat of power? Star Forge II? I'll come up with something later.. I may even ask my Under-Predor about it. She may have a good idea. HK-50 decided that didn't matter currently - what did was that he began his work immediately. Since one that was designed to project flame was relatively simple , he decided to start on that one first , grabbing a fusion cutter and metal before seating himself at the work table. Lets get to this , shall we? I think I'll call this one the Incinerator Alpha.. Yes yes , that is excellent.

 

[Grim Wraithe Stjerna]

Location: Hallway / cafeteria


Who I'm with: Valian (@folclor ) & Violet (@StartingOver)


What I'm doing: Getting hungry.


Grim chuckled at her self assessment she leaned in to kiss her forehead. "Lass ye are a feisty one. An do like ya." The otter hugged her with one arm, smiling as they approached the cafeteria he could smell something very wonderful indeed. "Da stuff de bot'ny, survival an gun teachehs, I like listenin' to. But de ot'ers..." He let the sentence tail off as he shrugged his indifference, stepping into the cafeteria, looking for the source of the wonderful smell.


Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: My Daughter


What I'm doing: Training


Delrick, after his explanation and demonstration, silently walked around the parameter. Nodding and observing her progress and determination. He could see the strain it was taking on her, but impressed it only took an hour to light all the lanterns. "Good. Relax and take a moment to recover and recenter yourself." Stepping into the circle and clasping her shoulder. "You've done well, get some water and then we shall go again." She would see a small smile on his face, sensing a hint of pride in her accomplishment.

 

[Pinkalyn]

Character: Frank Estello


Location: Hallway


With: James @TommyGun15


Doing: Taking leave


Something tugs at Frank's mind. A student who knows about genetics but not doctors? Frank would have to check on James' past and current curriculum, perhaps even submit an updated roster. Still, that wasn't the matter at hand. "It's kind of you to show concern for myself, but I already surmised that I would likely be incompatible with such an interesting bloodline. I'll be completely transparent here for you, I don't actually expect to be able to extract what makes someone immortal from a blood test. This is merely a step in the right direction." with that Frank gives a little bow, before suddenly bending backwards and backflipping through the wall that Tetsuko had been pushed through. Immediately after Frank passes through it, the wall itself becomes solid again.

 

[folclor]

Location: Cafeteria


Who I'm with: Grim (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and Violet (@StartingOver)


What I'm doing: Losing interest


Of course, this must've been what it felt like for Grim during Valian's brief stint dating Zipper, but Valian was quickly losing interest in anything to do with his friend and the girl at the moment. Maybe there was someone to talk to in the cafeteria. He looked around as they entered, noticing a few people in the kitchen area. However, he generally didn't like to go in there unless invited.


Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father


What I'm doing: Resting


Why'nn took a deep breath and let the lanterns lose their light. She hadn't realized how much energy she'd used for the exercise and found herself staggering slightly at the weight of his hand. Still, as she saw his smile and felt his pride, a grin spreading across her face as she knew she had done well. Her legs were a little shaky, but she stepped out of the circle and retrieved a cup of water from the rest station along the side. She sank to the floor, her back against the wall as she drank and recovered. All the while, she worked to recenter herself.


"Father," she breathed, "did you have that much trouble with these sorts of meditations when you were younger?"

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Hallway/Arena


Who I'm with: Alone/ Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna )


What I'm doing: Leaving/Meditating


James shook his head as the doctor leapt back into the wall. Part of him was tempted to blast the wall down and pursue, but he decided against it. With nothing better to do, he headed to the Arena.


When he arrived, he saw that Why'nn and Delrick were there. He decided to approach and sat down a ways away from them, meditating.

 

[folclor]

Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and James (@TommyGun15)


What I'm doing: Thinking about greeting


Why'nn finished her cup and looked up at Father with an expression that was, more or less, asking permission. But, he had suggested she not hide from her friends... Setting her cup aside and wearing an expression of determination, she walked over to James and sat across from him.


"Do you mind if I join you?" she asked softly. It had been a while since she honestly had social interaction with many of her classmates and she did want to further her friendship with James.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna )


What I'm doing: Meditating


James peeked an eye open as he heard Why'nn speak to him. She wanted to join him? He considered telling her no, but decided that doing so would be rude. So he gave her a simple nod of his head, and went back to meditating.


Since a significant portion of his training had been based on the working of the mind, James was able to achieve a fairly deep meditative trance. Deep enough, that he could reach out to the minds of others in a similar state.


"Why'nn. Can you hear me?"

 

[Mad Prince of Sanity]

Shard


Location: The Arena


Comrades: Why'nn (@folclor) Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and James (@TommyGun15)


Action: Being FABULOUS!

Shard gave a jovial laugh and spin on one heel as he appeared within the arena, shooting a lightning-bolt from this tip of his cane straight into the sky that let out an appropriate and VERY loud BOOM!! as it flashed into the upper "atmosphere" of the plane. Seeming to reverberate and rumble in all the wonderful ways thunder accompanying lightning tends to. As his spinning came to an abrupt stop facing the other three occupants of the arena he reached up, fiddled with his hat a bit, and gave long, slow and exaggerated wave as he called out "Heeelloooo there fellow living organisms and prospective planar substance using life-forms!" Shard stopped his leisurely, cane-using advancement once he was within what was widely considered proper conversation-having distance. Planting his cane before him and lacing both hands over-top it as he leaned forward slightly during his speech "So then HOW are we all doing today? Fun in the sun!? Gloom and Doom!?... or... something else entirely..." Shard added the last bit as a rambling afterthought before breaking out in a large, cheesy grin at the gathered bunch.

 

[folclor]

Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna), James (@TommyGun15), and... something... (@Mad Prince of Sanity)


What I'm doing: Meditating


At the nod, Why'nn closed her eyes and sank into a deep meditation, just as Father taught her. Her mind was clear, her body at rest, though she was very aware of her surroundings. As she was used to Connor speaking in her mind, it only brought her a slight curiosity when she heard James's voice.


"James? You can reach out telepathically?" Still, her state was not disturbed by this. She'd been joining Father for morning and evening meditation and quite enjoyed it.


As the ground shook and a loud sound reverberated, Why'nn's eyes snapped open and she jumped to her feet, pulling out her scythe. However, she was still in a meditative trance. This was nothing but a defense mechanism.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna ), A disturbance (@Mad Prince of Sanity )


What I'm doing: Meditating


James was so deep in his meditation, that he didn't even react to the madness aspect's entrance, though Why'nn would be able to sense his irritation.


"No Why'nn, I can't. I am so deep within trance, that my mind is capable of reaching out of my body, and communicating with others who are in a similar state. I suspect that this is a product of my training in mind magics. From my trance, I can speak to people, sometimes even influence them."





A moment of mental silence.


"Would you, perhaps, like me to teach you to do this. No doubt Delrick intends to teach you this, but Imalia says this technique is advanced. I myself am only able to achieve it through self-hypnosis. But if you desire, I can hypnotize you, and teach you to do this."

 

[folclor]

Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna), James (@TommyGun15), and Madness (@Mad Prince of Sanity)


What I'm doing: Meditating and Defending


Her body was ready to move, to defend and attack, at a moment's notice. That being said, for her to properly fight she would have to wake up. She didn't want to come out of the meditative state yet. The plasma blade of her scythe hummed to life.


"Yes. This seems a useful skill."





This was dangerous. He could influence her. He could change things about her, but she was certain. There was no hesitation in her thoughts about her decision.


"Have you learned how to fight while in meditation?"

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna ), A disturbance (@Mad Prince of Sanity )


What I'm doing: Meditating


James replied in his mind.


"No. But I don't need to. In most cases, I can reach out with my mind, and force my opponent to surrender. And if that is not an option, my self-hypnosis allows me to wake myself up from my trance in an instant. It isn't quite the same as what Delrick has taught you, but my training is useful in other pursuits. While I suspect I'll never be a master of physical combat, my mind and my magic can potentially become the most powerful weapons on any battlefield."

 

[folclor]

Location: The Arena


Who I'm with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna), James (@TommyGun15), and Madness (@Mad Prince of Sanity)


What I'm doing: Meditating


"I shall admit: I have only spoken mentally to Connor before. I apologize for any... latent misunderstandings that may arise from my communications. As I am currently training, I doubt Fath- erm... Sensei would mind me learning something new."





Outwardly, she blushed. Outside of Connor, only HK-50-01, Mother, and Father knew she referred to Delrick in any paternal fashion.


"How do we begin?" Though doubts did creep into her mind that he may do something more than simply teach her, it was a risk she was willing to take.