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<blockquote data-quote="Delemental" data-source="post: 1919685" data-attributes="member: 5203"><p><strong>Tolly's Education</strong></p><p></p><p>This week we have a two for one; first a brief interlude written by Tolly's player, then the next installment. This interlude actually takes place between "Death Makes No Sound" and "Difference of Opinion", but I posted it here only because it sort of gives away Tolly being raised from the dead.</p><p></p><p>So, without further ado...</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">* * *</p><p></p><p> Tolly swung the hammer yet again. His enchanted hammer was badly denting the gruesome creature, but not fast enough. He could see the chain of his companion come whipping past him time and again, but whether it was his body blocking her view, or the wizard's incantations, she was having trouble reaching the golem. The sweat ran fast down his back under his breastplate as he dodged, again too late. The pain of his carefully worked armor collapsing into his ribs was shocking, but no worse than the constant choking he felt around his neck. Ariadne had tried to hand him a potion to heal the wounds the creature had dealt him so far, but there was no time to drink it. If he moved his attention from the beast in front of him, it would surely kill him and then go for Autumn's back as she fought the Necromancer. He could not, WOULD not allow that. Not on his life and vows as a protector of those weaker than he. He had advantages over the usual people in the world--the Church had seen to his every need. Most orphans had not that advantage. He swung again. The golem was definitely feeling the blows, and turned all of its attention to him. He saw the strike coming--both fists swung up and then down at him. There was no time to dodge. He threw his shield in the path of those arms, and it crumpled beneath their force. He felt his shoulder give and tear from its socket. Then the other fist hit. He felt nothing more.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">* * *</p><p></p><p> He opened his eyes to the distinct lack of pain, and a pale green light. An Archon stood before him. He leaped to his feet, and performed the proper obeisance for the rank of Trumpet Archon.</p><p></p><p> "We see that passing has not changed you, Tolly." </p><p></p><p> He heard the voice, yet could not say that it had been spoken. "It is finished then? So soon..."</p><p></p><p> "Yes, too soon, son of the Earth. You were brave, but somewhat foolish. That creature was beyond your abilities."</p><p></p><p>Tolly felt a burst of anger. "Do you imply I should have done other? Abandon my post, and left them to be crushed. There was but one other who could harm the golem."</p><p></p><p> "Then should you not have let her do it?"</p><p></p><p> "It was my duty as a member of the Secretariat. We aid. I had hoped she would be able to get to the villain who had created the beast while I stood my ground. That form of communication had not yet become second nature. It was, after all, our first true outing. Why do you question me so, Herald? Is there a flaw in my thinking? Am I not in the state I should be for passing on?"</p><p></p><p> "No, Tolly, We do not question you to point out errors--only to confirm how We suspected your thoughts were on the matter. We feel that perhaps some speech with a less comfortable hand would do you good. Your adopted Fathers have done well, but their affection has left you naive. We feel this needs correcting."</p><p></p><p> Tolly puzzled over this. "In what way, Herald?"</p><p></p><p> The Archon spread it wings and then they were in a classroom, and there was but one desk. "Sit Tolly, and we shall teach to you the Philosophy of Ardara, and of Steel."</p><p></p><p> Tolly sat--he could think of little else to do.</p><p></p><p> "In the beginning, there was but Erito, and she thought to create a world, and in that thought was contained a planet to be on, and the rules by which it could exist, and in those rules and Earth was Ardara. And she moved forth into the world.</p><p></p><p> "She brought with her Law, and in her strength was unassailable, for Law is likened unto Steel, Tolly. Steel, like Law, can be defense for those being attacked, but can also be a weapon in the hand of the attacker. It can be flexible as the rapier, or as rigid as the blade of an axe. It must be tested many times before it is known to be the correct mix for the ends to be met, and those ends are Ardara's.</p><p></p><p> "You have been training as a Protector, Tolly, and have served Her well in this regard, but it is becoming a time where She needs Her Blades--She has plenty of Armor. For this to be, you must return. When you hear the call of the Prelate, you will return."</p><p></p><p> "But, Herald..."</p><p></p><p> "There is no time for such questions! Are you Hers?"</p><p></p><p> "Of course, Herald."</p><p></p><p> "Then do Her bidding, Tolly Mulholland, and know that you are in Her Hands, as her Weapon of Choice, and Weapons have not mercy. As a surgeon's scalpel you will be, removing bits of poisoned Earth and unLawful debris. If some healthy flesh must be sacrificed to make the body well again, so be it."</p><p></p><p> Tolly could hear the call of the Prelate. "Wait, Herald, Mulholland...?"</p><p></p><p> "The time for questions has passed, Tolly, now GO!"</p><p></p><p> "But..."</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">* * *</p><p></p><p> He opened his eyes...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Delemental, post: 1919685, member: 5203"] [b]Tolly's Education[/b] This week we have a two for one; first a brief interlude written by Tolly's player, then the next installment. This interlude actually takes place between "Death Makes No Sound" and "Difference of Opinion", but I posted it here only because it sort of gives away Tolly being raised from the dead. So, without further ado... [CENTER]* * *[/CENTER] Tolly swung the hammer yet again. His enchanted hammer was badly denting the gruesome creature, but not fast enough. He could see the chain of his companion come whipping past him time and again, but whether it was his body blocking her view, or the wizard's incantations, she was having trouble reaching the golem. The sweat ran fast down his back under his breastplate as he dodged, again too late. The pain of his carefully worked armor collapsing into his ribs was shocking, but no worse than the constant choking he felt around his neck. Ariadne had tried to hand him a potion to heal the wounds the creature had dealt him so far, but there was no time to drink it. If he moved his attention from the beast in front of him, it would surely kill him and then go for Autumn's back as she fought the Necromancer. He could not, WOULD not allow that. Not on his life and vows as a protector of those weaker than he. He had advantages over the usual people in the world--the Church had seen to his every need. Most orphans had not that advantage. He swung again. The golem was definitely feeling the blows, and turned all of its attention to him. He saw the strike coming--both fists swung up and then down at him. There was no time to dodge. He threw his shield in the path of those arms, and it crumpled beneath their force. He felt his shoulder give and tear from its socket. Then the other fist hit. He felt nothing more. [CENTER]* * *[/CENTER] He opened his eyes to the distinct lack of pain, and a pale green light. An Archon stood before him. He leaped to his feet, and performed the proper obeisance for the rank of Trumpet Archon. "We see that passing has not changed you, Tolly." He heard the voice, yet could not say that it had been spoken. "It is finished then? So soon..." "Yes, too soon, son of the Earth. You were brave, but somewhat foolish. That creature was beyond your abilities." Tolly felt a burst of anger. "Do you imply I should have done other? Abandon my post, and left them to be crushed. There was but one other who could harm the golem." "Then should you not have let her do it?" "It was my duty as a member of the Secretariat. We aid. I had hoped she would be able to get to the villain who had created the beast while I stood my ground. That form of communication had not yet become second nature. It was, after all, our first true outing. Why do you question me so, Herald? Is there a flaw in my thinking? Am I not in the state I should be for passing on?" "No, Tolly, We do not question you to point out errors--only to confirm how We suspected your thoughts were on the matter. We feel that perhaps some speech with a less comfortable hand would do you good. Your adopted Fathers have done well, but their affection has left you naive. We feel this needs correcting." Tolly puzzled over this. "In what way, Herald?" The Archon spread it wings and then they were in a classroom, and there was but one desk. "Sit Tolly, and we shall teach to you the Philosophy of Ardara, and of Steel." Tolly sat--he could think of little else to do. "In the beginning, there was but Erito, and she thought to create a world, and in that thought was contained a planet to be on, and the rules by which it could exist, and in those rules and Earth was Ardara. And she moved forth into the world. "She brought with her Law, and in her strength was unassailable, for Law is likened unto Steel, Tolly. Steel, like Law, can be defense for those being attacked, but can also be a weapon in the hand of the attacker. It can be flexible as the rapier, or as rigid as the blade of an axe. It must be tested many times before it is known to be the correct mix for the ends to be met, and those ends are Ardara's. "You have been training as a Protector, Tolly, and have served Her well in this regard, but it is becoming a time where She needs Her Blades--She has plenty of Armor. For this to be, you must return. When you hear the call of the Prelate, you will return." "But, Herald..." "There is no time for such questions! Are you Hers?" "Of course, Herald." "Then do Her bidding, Tolly Mulholland, and know that you are in Her Hands, as her Weapon of Choice, and Weapons have not mercy. As a surgeon's scalpel you will be, removing bits of poisoned Earth and unLawful debris. If some healthy flesh must be sacrificed to make the body well again, so be it." Tolly could hear the call of the Prelate. "Wait, Herald, Mulholland...?" "The time for questions has passed, Tolly, now GO!" "But..." [CENTER]* * *[/CENTER] He opened his eyes... [/QUOTE]
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