Academy of Drell, Part I

[Tokiwong]

Well that went well...

Keith continues walking, "I wonder if Kith ever got that bath he well deserved... when I found him this morning he was face down in the sand on the beach... a rather amusing sight. Though I suppose that is the norm for one with such skill at carousal."

Gossip... well no I don't think so... try a subject that is non-threatining I suppose. No need to delve into each other's past... at least not yet.

 

[GnomeWorks]

"I'm not sure if he deserved one, but he definitely needed one. Face down in the beach? I wonder how he ended up like that... he is very skilled at carousaling, but he's not very skilled at anything else."

Charlotte considers last night for a moment.

"I mean, I didn't hit him that hard. At least, I don't think that I hit him that hard. I didn't hear anything crack when I kicked him, so it couldn't have been so bad that he was knocked out until this morning, could it?"

 

[Tokiwong]

There must have been a raucaus engagement last night... and I missed it... not that I was trying to go. I am not long for such dalliances... perhaps I am too focused? Bah...

Keith shrugged, "Perhaps he deserved it. And I am sure he is no worse for the wear. Kith seems to be a strong soul, if a bit wild and out of control, if only a bit."

I really do not know these people as well as I should I suppose... though I have not interacted much outside of my fencing courses... perhaps I should... if only to learn something new...

Keith stayed calm and glanced to Charlotte, "And if you knocked him out till morning, I say good to you. Perhaps you knocked some sense into him."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Well, at least he is showing in interest in something, other than his past and fencing. That's probably a good sign.

"I think he deserved it. I don't remember. It was late, and I think I went to sleep almost right after that."

Charlotte laughs.

"Yes, yes, I agree - I hope I knocked some sense into him, too. Although, from his earlier actions, I don't think that he learned much, if anything."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Well this morning I sort of encouraged him... so I have part of the blame their..." Keith shrugs.

I wonder where Kith is anyways?

Keith glances forward, "But all in all it was in mirth I suppose... it is always nice to just relax and..." he pauses, "simply enjoy life. Kith is good at that.... more so then others..."

Myself included...

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Like I said earlier, don't worry about this morning. I just overreacted."

He's blamed himself twice for this morning. At least he knows when he's partially at fault, but he just can't let it lay there. Then again, I brought it up the second time, so it might have just been a reaction to that. Perhaps I should think more on this...

"Kith is good at 'enjoying life', but when he's drunk... that's when there gets to be problems."

 

[Tokiwong]

"I think that is a problem for everyone... when one gets drunk they lose control... their senses are warped... that is perhaps the reasons I try not to overindulge... the lack of control is unsettling..."

Control...

"But earlier you mentioned that you liked fire... and its chaotic rythymns... I am intrigued as to where this fascination comes from..."

Perhaps it is time for me to probe...

 

[GnomeWorks]

"I agree with you on drinking. Losing control of one's senses leads to... dangerous actions."

He asked me about my past. A good question, too - where did it come from? I know why, but... hmm... well, I asked him questions and he answered, so I should return his courtesy.

"Fire... is, as I said before, chaotic. It is very difficult to control flame. Even if you have it contained, it can get out. I suppose that I see myself in flame... chaotic, never conforming to anything, always wanting to get out."

Charlotte pauses for a moment, then continues.

"And about fire being a symbol of love and passion... just a little bit of poetry, I suppose. And the destruction of fire... I find it ironic at times, how fire means both love and destruction at the same time... says something about love,
doesn't it..."

Charlotte's voice trails off.

Better if I knew myself why I've been attracted to flame... then perhaps I could give a better answer.

 

[Tokiwong]

Love.... destructive... Alustir...

Keith pauses for a brief moment then continues... "Love is very much fire... you can't control as much as you would like to. Love can vary... burning bright... then dim... then snuffed out in a single moment. Though it also harbors the power to destroy, with wanton glee... a double edged sword if there ever was one..."

Is she holding back something?

"I think Fire is approriate for you... you are passionate... and yet uncontrollable by others... you blaze your own trail so to speak."

That was a terribly bad pun... but it could not be helped...

"You burn bright... I admire that. Even during our spar you never let the fire leave you... determined to the last."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Perhaps I'm letting out too much... saying things I shouldn't be... no, no, Keith is a friend, I can talk to him.

"Love varies as much as the sun's place varies in the sky. From a dim beginning, to a bright life, to a slow death. Love, fire - kindred spirits, two double-edged swords. Both dangerous."

Charlotte considers the compliment for a moment before responding.

"I am determined, yes, and like fire - a... friend once called me that, a long time ago."

Damn it, now I brought him up. I said I wouldn't do that again. I'll kill him one day for what he did...

"I try to be determined in everything I do. Stubborn, some have called it. Mule-headed." Charlotte shrugs. "I just think that it is... very bad to ever give up, that you should put all of yourself into whatever it is you are doing until the very end."