Oriens Academy [Phoenix Game]

[Zerohex]

Rasputin did not care about tardy students, at all. Sure, it'd be reasonable for him to take offence but it was not his class and if morons wanted to remain morons that was their problem, as long as they didn't involve him in any way. But there was once absence that would simply not do. After Rose sat, he turned to leave while muttering an incomprehensible babble, a mixture of excusing himself mixed with a variety of threats and ramblings about incompetence and lack of discipline.


Soon, the school's PA system came to life. The poor student tasked with handling it could be heard in the background, meekly protesting the intrusion till a foul rebuke in a strange tongue silenced him. It was Rasputin, and he could be heard across the school. "WHIPPED, SPINELESS WHELP! THIS IS FIORAVANTE BLOYSE ZIRNITRA GWYDION MEGALESIUS JOHANAI DE PROSPERO RASPUTIN VON ELSIMORE, MASTER OF THE ARCANE! YOU WILL REPORT TO MISS ESPINACA'S STORY CLASS FOR A QUEST OR I WILL SEE YOU TOSSED OUT THE SCHOOL'S PREMISES, BUT NOT BEFORE I VISIT TRUE HORRORS UPON YOUR BEING!"


After the absurdly loud tirade came the deafening noise of a detonation, which was mercifully quick, and then the PA cut off. Soon, Rasputin returned to Miss Espinosa's classroom, his robes emitting a faint trace of teal smoke. "I believe the PA is in need of some repairs. As soon as that student turns up we can procceed on this trip, yeesss, it should be interesting".

 

[Parsnip]

Olga meandered for a bit, attempting to find her way about the school- a school which, in her opinion, had a horrible layout, looked ugly, had terrible walls, and also smelled horrid.


So, par for the course, really.


She wandered a little more and then- yes. She knew that scent. It could only have been


"RICHTER!", Olga shouted as the coffin crab turned the corner, rising to her feet as it did so, "Are you grabbing me for the fool!?"

 

[Advent Azure]

Azure took the card and read it mentally


"... why do I feel like everything my sister has put me through... has been leading up to this moment....."


He looked at Riff dead in his eyes with his sharp gaze


"You're a little late on the pride thing though..... Riff... just between you and me..... I'm dead on the inside... Kylier said... that you could see it in my eyes if you looked hard enough"


He sighed, realized he was getting a little worked up.


"I know what this whole this is supposed to be degrading... but out of anyone in the entire school who could have come to you... to do this... it's the one who's brushes this sort of thing off... like it was nothing..... wait... does that mean I can't be forgiven since its already all gone?"


-Hmm... I suppose by some degree that it is acceptable... however... from the sound of things... Mel is still alive... perhaps that is why Azure is going through this trouble. However... he is mine and no one else's this all seems akin to revoking his loyalties to me...-


Fear grew in Azure's eyes, certain that he knew that it was him that he was referring to...


"Uh!??!... Sorry Riff... I'll have to do this another time!"


Azure got out of the dog suit and gave the card back to Riff


"I'd rather not go... since this is important to me..... but if I'm expelled..... I'm going to literally die..... as in murdered... in one way or another..."


Kylier looked backward toward the halls with anger.


-That troublesome mage... and his inopportune moments!-


Azure began booking it out of the room into the halls, but not before nearly tripping over Kylier, bumping into her and knocking her down backward onto her butt ungracefully. His close proximity to her disabled her illusions, allowing Riff to see her as she fell backward in surprise, to focused on the announcement to react to Azure at that time... He then continued on out to the halls


-Guh, I have no idea where I'm going..... wait... but doesn't Skyia have her as a teacher during this period...? If that's the case... she should still have the my weapon! I'm really going to luck out here, Skyia... I owe you a lot if I make it!-


As Azure and his weapon are bonded at all times, he can easily find his way to it. He jumped down a set of stairs in a panic, sticking the landing with his properly rested body, and proceeded down a hall, as fast as his (trained) body let him. As he saw the door to the class that seemed to have his weapon it in, he let himself slid to a stop, having him end of in the middle of the front of everyone. It hasn't been even two minutes since that announcement has been made...


-Did..... I make it...?-


He saw Skyia in the class, so he was almost sure that he was in the right place..... but... just to be sure... he looked over at the teacher, all exhausted...


"Sorry..... I..... I know that I'm not supposed to be in this class, but......."


Azure put a hand to his chest, tried from his the exertion he had just committed, panting. He took a deep breath real quick, and looked at Espinosa, before realizing that Rasputin was there as well.....


"Ah... so you are Ms. Espinosa..."


Azure then remembered that Rose did say that Rasputin didn't even have any power over him... he regretted forgetting, but... this way, he wouldn't cause Rose anymore problems than she needed to... although... he sorta did give himself an unwanted spectacle of an entrance to the entire class coming here...


"Uh..... what... was I called down here for exactly?"


~~~~~


"... How unfortunate... looks like I've been exposed due to his carelessness..."


Kylier looked up at Riff, unsure of how the flow of the conversation would go, and stood back up


"From what I gathered... its true that Mel hasn't died... I can assure you that I'm as happy as you are when you found out that she didn't pass away"


She spoke with a slight tease in her voice


"After all, I've grown fond of her as well"

 

[Zerohex]

"Nyahahahaha, you came after all. I called you here for an adventure, boy, an adventure!" Rasputin steepled his fingertips together before proceeding, a harmless act which made him appear even eviler. "Yeeesss, an adventure indeed. Questing builds character, something you sorely lack. A student with a spine would not have rushed here like that, no, and would not tolerate such an attitude from me. He would be sorely punished for it, but it'd be better than this fawning subservience you seem so fond of".

 

[amdreams]

"Hm . . . That could prove problematic," Riff said, watching Azure run off. "After all, if you can't give someone your pride, how can we be sure you're sincere?" As Kylier appeared, Riff glared at Azure's vanishing form and then at her. She had been here? He was already aware Azure had some sort of illusionary ability. But he also knew he experienced a similar feeling in both his fight against the boy and his sister.


So either Azure had been hiding Kylier, which meant Riff made a mistake thinking there was a chance Azure was the least bit sincere. Or . . . "Was it your illusions last night? Or your brother's?"


He tensed as Kylier mentioned Mel. What right does this girl have to find interest in his mistress? He didn't like her and didn't approve of her going anywhere near Mel. "Sorry," Riff said, looking at Kylier rather indifferently now. "But Miss Mel doesn't swing that way. I'm sure you can find someone else though. There are plenty of pretty girls at this school."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

No. NononononononoNO.


Richter's head slowly turned around to look directly at his fiance. She shouldn't have been here. She didn't have a reason. Or at least, she wouldn't have a pleasant one.


Richter reached under his desk and grabbed a shotgun, pumped it, then placed it on his desk.


"Why are you here?" he asked.

 

[Advent Azure]

"Hmm... seems that you caught me with a lucky guess, I suppose you say I was using my powers in the fight, in a sense, despite being an observer, not delving fully into that skirmish."


She smirked toward Riff


"Although, I suppose you could say that I had a hand in several matters as well... such as this one. If it wasn't for me after all, he would have never of found your room most likely, so its only natural that he would owe me the right to witness what goes on in here. He did after all want to leave me behind."


She dropped her smirk in favor of a mischievous smile instead


"What are you referring to when say that Mel doesn't swing that way? Are you misinterpreting my intentions..... or is it that you feel threatened by me in some regard, or is this your way of saying... that you know all of Mel's 'in's and outs' if I were to guess what you are insinuating goes that far"


She chuckled a bit before Riff


"I suppose, to put it in a way I assume you are taking this, other girls simply don't... 'do' it for me the way yours does."


~~~~~


"Erg... its not like I am fond of it..... I'm was just forced to get used to it is all, there's a difference!"


He turned away from Rasputin, frustrated.


"I'm just used to the type of person you are... I'm not just a total pushover..."


-Kylier... why have you made me a total pushover...-


Even if one thing or another is true about Azure, it doesn't mean he lives to express whatever it may be to anyone. Although he no longer cares if secrets or anything get divulged at this point, to him, he'd rather enjoy things at a calm level rather than any other sort of one. He just wants people to know him as himself first and foremost

 

[PicaPirate]

Lerrus noticed the guy with those eyes opposite him.


There was something different. The eyes were no longer bugging him. Were they even magical? Maybe something that closely resembles it.


Lerrus mentally shrugged as he twirled the rose in his hands in thought.


It was after the audible self-complaint he noticed their blood stain. There was no way he caused an injury which drew blood, so it must be an opened wound. He wondered what led to it originally.


Lerrus raised an eyebrow and almost mockingly said: "Pretty sure your body is meant to be be stitched up. Better go to the nurses office before you catch an STI from the air."

 

[Parsnip]

Olga shoved a hand into one of the coffin crab's pockets in response, pointing the other towards Richter in an accusatory fashion.


"Do not be changing the subject! You are thinking you can trick me by sending the blue child? You are thinking I am not knowing scent of own husband?"


She scoffed.


"You will not be escaping this marriage so easily, Richter."


_______________


Wait, proceed with the trip?


Curtis raised his hand yet again, his fear of being ill-prepared once again winning out over his general fear of everything.


"Sir, uh, with all due respect- shouldn't we pack first?"

 

[ComradeSenpai]

"What are you talking about? I couldn't 'send' anyone; I didn't even know you were coming." Richter got up from his desk and walked closer, a scowl marring his face.


"And why are you in your pajamas?"

 

[Parsnip]

"Oh, yes, you have sent no-one! This is why I find one who looks and sounds like you but is smelling like small child who cries in corner all hours of day. He does not even attempt to maim me before the sex, and when I am fishing onto him he becomes child and hits legs. Is this not sounding familiar to you?"


She placed her free hand on her hip.


"Also, pajamas very comfortable. Italian silk."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

"I'm not some psychic. If you don't send me a call or something, I can't do an-wow that is nice. I can't send someone out to meet you if you don't tell me you're coming down." Richter explained, pinching the bridge of his nose.


"And for that matter, why did you come down? I am very busy."

 

[MechaGhoul]

Espinosa glanced as Rose came in late, glaring a bit. She was about to say something during her explanation, before hearing Rasputin take over the PA. So that is the student who he was talking about earlier? "Yes, you should go on it. It seems like you have confidence issues, so take a field trip waiver. Any other students, especially you." Espinosa points to Azure, "Who are missing packets or waivers, get them. An..." Espinosa began snapping her fingers together. "... Gr.." she muttered under her breath. Great! I lost my train of thought, wait this is an opportunity. Espinosa rubbed her hands together, "Anyway, the Valley of Kings! You know, considering that we shall actually be going over there... I have a special presentation." Espinosa began fiddling at her desk, as she took out a strange blue crystal, the size of a palm, and began activating it. "I do have this footage which was recorded in the before time on the artifact known as a 'Compact Disc', and I managed to translate it on the Information Crystal." She kept messing with the gem, as it shot up a large holographic image. "Anyway, watch, and take notes, there may be a quiz over it."


The gem began playing...[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2H55lQ73vU[/media]

 

[Parsnip]

Curtis clicked the record button on his tapedeck, watching quietly for the rest of the period.


________


"I am here for ridiculous saiga marriage. Also to spy on the child soldier training and teach idiot princess manners."


She paused.


"...I will admit the last one is personal issue."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

"...I thought the marriage wasn't for a while. Furthermore, why would you hold it anywhere near this school? Furthermore, I am very busy working at this school. I have gotten torn up like three times in two days." Richter said. "I can't even remember my lesson plan."


----------------------------


Very carefully, very slowly, Anya leaned closer to Lily, and whispered "What's a compact disc?"

 

[Parsnip]

Olga did a fist pump, "I was the right!", she said triumphantly, "This is child soldier camp!"


She then remembered that Richter was standing right there, and quickly composed herself.


"Er, not that I am really caring one way or other. Otherways, if you will not come back with me then I suppose I must be staying with you. This school is having suitable crypt, or crypt-like space, da? Is important for the plotting, and the brooding, and the sciencing."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

"I have a basement. And I never got my spare key back." Richter stated, handing her his own key. "You're lucky I can pick locks. It's not like I trust you not to lock me out, or anything."

 

[Parsnip]

"No, no; the bride does not move in with the husband until AFTER wedding. Also, you will just try to kill me while I am sleeping again. Anyways, I will be being down in the short time,but first I am having to run some errors."


The pocket made a quiet sucking noise as she withdrew her hand, the coffin crab scuttling off towards the infirmary- she had passed it earlier, but hadn't the time to take a look. She dismounted the coffin crab, entering to find a surprisingly large room with adequate supplies, a few beds, and an enormous fiddler crab sweeping up debris.


"You are the nurse, I am taking it?"


"Custodian." Tevye replied.


"Is there being a nurse nearby?"


"'Fraid not."


"...And why is this, exactly?"


"Self service. No nurse."


The crab wheeled in a large trash can from the other room and began emptying the smaller bins into it.


"In this case, I am declaring Olga to be Head Nurse! Any questions?"


"Feel free."


And with that, the crab exited the room, towing the janitorial cart behind him.


"He reminds me of father."

 

[CSA]

One of Lily's vines slithered up to the packets and field trip forms that the teacher indicated and grabbed a couple of each. She passed some copies to Anya, and then spaced out until a man began yelling over the PA system. Lily came out of her trance with a start and began attempting to look like she was paying attention.


From what she had gathered, they were talking about ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs. What Lily knew about these things could be summed up by watching that really old Japanese TV show about card games, really, and she wasn't even certain any of that was accurate.


Then Azure burst in, looking as pathetic and punchable as usual. 'Whipped, spineless whelp' really pretty much summed him up, so Lily supposed that the announcement referred to him. Her thoughts were confirmed when the boy began speaking with... some weird... someone that Lily had never seen before, but he looked kind of like a Saturday morning cartoon villain.


That said, Lily spaced out a little again when the movie started playing but was soon awoken again by Anya, who had asked what a compact disc was.


"A compact disc is a shiny-looking disc that has, like, computer stuff on it," Lily whispered back, "It can have programs and games and music and movies- and you could put it inside a computer to get access to this stuff."


Lily's relentless consumption of very old media, for once, had come in use. She finally felt a little proud of how she chose to spend her time.

 

[amdreams]

"Actually . . . " Riff crossed his arms, unamused by Kylier's amusement in all this. "I had no idea you were involved at all. I never actually noticed you last night. I was a bit preoccupied by the attempted murder of my mistress."


Kylier continued talking and Riff's approval of her and her brother were dropping fast. "The right to witness"?! The right to peep?! Even if such a thing could possibly exist, Azure should've mentioned that his sister was lurking around like some perverted stalker. It didn't matter what his intentions were, he did it anyway.


The calm facade he tried to keep was broken as the girl mentioned Mel's "ins and outs". His face turning red as he thought about it, he turned to the side, covering his face with his hand. "I-I don't know what you're talking about. Miss Mel and my relationship is strictly platonic. A mistress and her servant. Nothing more."


He tried to calm down but what she said next had him going red for a different reason. He slammed his fist into the wall, glaring at Kylier. "Other girls simply don't 'do it' for you?! What is with all you people? When are you guys going to realize that you are not dealing with some monster or prize?! You all think this is some sort of game? Let's all see who can get to the 'demon princess' first?" His chest began to heave with heavy breaths as his attempts to calm down were quickly dashed with anger. "Get. The ****. Out. I swear. So long as I breathe, you will not even look upon Miss Mel."


~~~~~


Rose stepped up as the last call for packets and waivers came, only to be interrupted by a surprise announcement. Her eyes went wide as Rasputin's voice boomed throughout the school. Her fists tightened until she managed to rip the packet, bringing her back to her senses. "O-oh, sorry." She picked up another packet, throwing the torn one away before sliding into her seat. Just in time to see Rasputin slink his way in, glaring at him the entire time. Was he a child? Insane? What authority did he have to do that? He was just a teacher's aide. He had no power to use the PA system without permission, nor the power to threaten a student like that. Not only that but he nearly killed a student. He was, in no definition of the word, a teacher. Her father would definitely hear of this. Everything he's done has got to be enough for a paycheck deduction, if not a suspension, or better yet, being fired completely.

 

[Advent Azure]

"Funny, I feel that I was the one who sparked the sequences of your pain and suffering since you had come to this school, during our first fight I assume."


She chose not the press him on that, there were other matters more worth shoving in his face


"I suppose that is the difference between us, while you serve out of choice and loyalty, Azure serves under fear and lack of control. I thought that message was clear enough in what he was saying, but I suppose that means that all you do truly care about, is Mel... could it be that your thoughts are all dominated by her?"


She looked at him a bit puzzled, as some sort of joke


"Is that so...? I would imagine that Azure and I's relationship is a better example of that than yours, as terrible of a family member I may be in his eyes, he still won't dare to bring harm upon me. Perhaps my position is a bit biased though."


She looked upon Riff with a devious smile as he grew angry


"Looks like you've misunderstood what I've said yet again. I only meant that she was interesting and unique, such as how one would gaze upon a rare gemstone with wonder."


She headed toward the door, pleased with herself from all she had learned from him and the fun she gave her


"I'd like to thank you for confirming all of my suspicions. I do hope your statement applies toward Azure as well, he's become troublesome lately, trying to ignore me. I thank you for your complete cooperation, now that I know Mel is alive, I can watch her, perhaps relieve some of the stress of guarding her. I'll see you later "


She closed the door as she left, speaking in a rather friendly manner, not exactly mocking. However, her leaving itself was only an illusion, she had never left in the first place only closing the door from the inside before moving out of the way, and positioned herself to stay out of his way.


-He is quite different than I expected... and easy to read...-


~~~~~


"Er..."


Azure looked away from Espinosa as he took the waiver


"I... wouldn't call it confidence issues....."


Azure sighed, thinking that everyone may be getting the wrong idea about him when he noticed Rose. He noticed Skyia, and some others he was sure he saw in his last class as well. He thought that it might be best to just take the free desk adjacent to her desk, after all he does know her, and felt like he was in her protective bubble, or something like that by being near her. He decided not to talk to her though, he didn't want to distract from the video that was going on, and started watching it seated.

 

[Croissant]

Elaem looked towards Leerus and laughed as he commented on STI's, it was more of a mocking laugh, he didn't like the guy to be honest his attitude was all high and mighty for the most part and a bit prickish. Elaem stood up and sighed.


"Yeah I don't really know where the nurse is but I'll find out somehow, I'll just ask for some directions. Drop that smartass act, only really works to make enemies. Also I'll be looking forward to a rematch some time." he said in a serious tone


Elaem walked away from Leerus and went into the halls, hearing a loud voice through the PA system and then some commotion in a classroom he walked past, he looked inside and noticed the same mage from that one time, was he a teacher? Damn, this school really has no regulation, he seemed to notice an actual teacher (Espinosa) and decided to walk past the warlock with a bit of an air of distaste towards him.


He went to Espinosa and asked


"Am I supposed to be here Miss... I really don't know where to be, the schedule is a bit confusing."


(Yes/No decision is up to you, he has a schedule of advanced classes so maybe not but idk) @MechaGhoul

 

[Zerohex]

"Admitting you have a problem is the first step towards fixing it, yes, and you have a tremendous problem boy, a tremendous problem indeed". As Azure sat next to Skyia and Rose, Rasputin leered at the kid (not that anyone would notice what with his entire face being hidden) and snapped his fingers, sending a small explosion at one of the chair's legs in order to break it and force Azure to move or fall. "You keep doing it, yes, you seek protection in members of the opposite gender. Not anymore, boy, from today on you learn to stand on your own. Or sit, in this case. Find a different desk".

 

[MechaGhoul]

Espinosa glared. at the student who just showed up, she stared at him for a moment. "Espinosa, and who do you think you are walking in mid-class to ask about your schedule!?" She yelled out as she pushed her desk back, and let her right hand glow with a large stream of blue fire, "Oh BUT SINCE YOU WANT TO INTERRUPT CLASS SO MUCH...Let me see your schedule!" She quickly swiped the schedule, with her hand that was on fire, burning it quite a bit as the video continued playing. "OH well I guess that answers it. And before you ask, or whine that your schedule is burned... Yes I saw my class on the list, so SIT DOWN AND TAKE YOUR SEAT! YOU ARE SO LUCKY I AM NOT TEACHING A MUCH MORE VIOLENT CLASS. THOUGH WHEN WE GET TO THE OLMEC SOCIETY AND THE BALL GAME, I THINK WE ALREADY GOT A PARTICIPANT!" She growled at the boy, as she allowed her full right hand to become engulfed in a blue flame, which had a large flicker strike the 'Homework Turn-In' container, as it quickly became nothing but ashes. Espinosa began cursing in the Elemental language for a bit, before she let her had cool down and release the flame in a safe manner.


Espinosa glanced at Azure, "I'm going to agree with Ras on this one, you need to admit to yourself that you have a problem with confidence. You know, stay a bit after class. I have a few words I will need to say to you then, and Ras, you will stay as well." She returned back to her chair as she began going through various notes left under her desk, "So today is a fairly light day, for class, just keep taking notes and enjoy the form of ancient information." Tsk, I'm going to need that smoke break.

 

[Advent Azure]

Espionsa's fire caught Azure's attention. He took note that she had some sort of fire magic, in case things ever went wonky or it became relevant. Due to his captivated attention though, he fell along with his desk backward


"Ugh... I don't understand what anyone being 'the opposite gender' has to do with anything..."


-I think the real problem is the ability I have... it keeps getting me involved in things...-


"All I did was take the closet available seat is all..."


With a sigh, he got out of his seat, and went toward the back of the room, and took an empty desk away from anyone, by at least a couple desks.


-Guess someone has to be the one to suffer... just my luck that I'm the one out of anyone in the world though...-