Active [Aslan City] The Ethereal Luminary Entrance Exam Arc Part II

[Gwen_Temi]

Demeter
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The group would not find Demeter again until they, eventually, followed the sound of music and the scent of food to the college ballroom where the main celebration was happening.

The mood in the room was... mixed to say the least.

Teachers, college staff, new students, failed examinees and the freelancers the academy had hired to aid in the trials as obstacles all gathered together to eat, chat and enjoy some music. Many were left staring down the people who'd "killed" them in the tunnels. Some found amusement in it. Others, well... others, not so much. Nolan and his partner were there, likely moping. The construct who'd nearly blown them all up seemed to be having a great time chatting it up with Demeter. And as for Demeter, herself?

"Hey guys!"

Demeter was absolutely destroying a plate of nachos. Something that one of the proctors gravely regretted bringing to the young dryad's attention given just how uncouth- or perhaps non-existant- her table manners were. And, much to his dismay, he began to notice just how intensely she'd been eyeing down many of the other food items on display for rest of the congregation.

"So, I was thinking..." she paused for a moment, glancing over at a tray of fresh meatballs, "We- we're not in a rush to go back to the hotel, are we? They're making something for us called a creme puff! I dunno what that is, but I really wanna try it before we leave."

Demeter was eager to get to know everyone in the group. She was. But, unless one of them was planning to prepare a full banquet that rivaled the culinary excellence of a Michelin star chef employed by a bunch of wealthy wizards? It could wait. You know...

At least until all of this delicious food was was out of the picture.

 

[Rev IX]

Aureus Albion
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A bit dispirited to fail keeping his success streak alive, Aureus moved silently between the traps Adelhein was quick and accurate to point out. Was this going to be a repeat of his first endeavor? Life was surely going to be hard if he kept failing. His downward spiral of pessimistic thoughts was cut off by yet another warping. It would appear third time was the charm, as he managed to stay on his feet after it.

The professor he met before going into the cave stood in front of them. Everyone got their praises. Much to the elf's shock, even him. Even though he tried to hide his joy. His eyes lit up, and while holding back a big smile, he bowed. "I'll be sure to work on that. Thank you!"

His good time continued, as a couple of figures, both imposing and beautiful, went to Adelhein's side. One even asked for introductions. The red-eyed mage obliged quickly. Not wanting to be rude to Adelhein's acquaintances, Aureus bowed once again as his name was mentioned. With a "Well met" for good measure.

Some time later, at the place of a banquet for the passing students, Aureus saw Demeter again. Though, that didn't caught his attention as much as the two armored ladies with Adelhein. While sipping on fruit juice, the elf let his eyes wander around the large room. Occasionally stealing glances at them.

 

[Spoiled Bread]

Aqua

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Finally the exam ended. Aqua gave The professor a weak sheepish smile as he gave her feedback about her confidence. He's not the first one to say that to her so she really needs to work on it next. Though, so far that had proven to be a very difficult think to her. Her lack of confidence was something she brought over from her previous life so it might take much longer for her to actually get rid of it.

"Thank you professor. I will try." She said, carefully pronouncing it to suppress her stuttering habit. Having said that though, when Adelhein introduced them to his two knights, it immediately came back.

"A-aqua Reines. P-pleasure to meet you." She greeted them while giving an awkward bow. They're both armored ladies who calls Adelhein master! She's right that he must be a noble! Aqua's mind was counting the number of instances she might had offended him. Once she reaches a certain point she might accidentally piss him off and then he would orders his servants to execute her for publicly embarrassing him!

"C-c-creme puff s-sounds g-g-ood, but I-I-I-I will g-get some ice cream." Her mind performed too much mental gymnastic she actually felts physically hot. She approached the nearest ice cream table and started mindlessly scooping into her plate, a big pile of ice cream abomination of a dozen different flavors was quickly formed on her plate but she didn't seems to have intention to stop anytime soon as her blank stare make it obvious that her mind was currently wandering elsewhere.​