Academy of Drell, Part I

[perivas]

Arana Perivai (accompanied by Maerath)

Maerath: Is this a way of interrupting people, even more so friends? I'm studying, she breaks my concentration, then when I'm ready to leave with him, starts studying... Oh, well, I guys I'll never understand girls...

"If you don't mind, I'll leave you at your deciphering of this text. I got to go back to my room and drop a book good old Yodwin was friendly enough to give me... I'll be pretty quick, don't worry!" Maerath picks up a huge book lying on the table and starts for the door when he suddenly stops and turns around, looking with a puzzled face around the hall. After some seconds, Squeekie springs from a bookshelf and lands of Maerath's shoulder. "You're not used to keeping me waiting. Let's go, we must hasten if we want Arana to be here when we come back, she's not fond of studying, is she?" Maerath then heads for the door, but before leaving turns his head and offers a big smile to Arana.

Arana looks up at Maerath. "Well, I'm done here anyhow, was just curious at what Yodwin was looking at. Seems our ancient librarian keeps his own secrets. The book is somehow encoded. It was curiosity more than anything else for me to look at it. You should know I'm not fond of studying after this last semester (OOC: Or is it a quarter system at the Academy?) in Professor Brywell's advanced illusion class. You seemed to have led every discussion and office hour with your incessant and keen observations. I mean, really, must you be such a teacher's pet." Seeing Maerath's unhappy expression, Arana adds, "Oh, don't get mad. I'm just teasing. I admire you for all your dedication. Pray forgive?"

Maerath's face having lit up a bit, Arana continues, "Shall we get going and grab our gear?" Stomach growls. "Excuse me. Mayhaps I should not have skipped breakfast this morn. Oh well, I'll just settle for an early lunch after our bit of exercise."

Arana and Maerath leaves the Library and just turns the corner, when they spot a sprinting Kith, thundering down the hall. Fian hisses. "Stop it, Fian! I know you don't like Kith's dirty little scoundrel of a familiar, but we should still behave ourselves." She raises her voice at the incoming individual, "Good morning, Kith. I trust your head still hurts a bit from last night's recklessness...serves you right what Charlotte did." A smirk builds on her face.

When Kith approaches, Arana straightens her back and assumes a formal tone. "Kith, may I introduce you to Maerath Iliandil, soon to be wizard extraordinaire, and his companion Squeekie. He was in Professor Brywell's advanced illusion class with me last semester (or quarter). And Maerath, KithKalin Khaladuar, a general scoundrel and his companion Turin. Kith was in my controlling your inner magic class...you know, the rein in the magic for headcases seminar."

Maerath and Kith respond in unison, "We've already met before."

Arana breaks out a small laugh. "Of course, you have. Which other miscreants would hang around here during the winter. Well, Kith, Maerath and I were just going to grab our gear for a bit of exercise. I would ask you to join us, except your furry friend seems to be in need of a good washing." She gestures toward the ferret familiar.

Weapon and ferret akimbo? Nice touch.

 

[Tokiwong]

Interesting...

"Well I experienced that first hand" rubs his stomach, "never give up in deed."

What of her friend?

"You mentioned your friend... an insightful individual indeed..."

I won't press the issue...

Keith pauses at the door of the library, "Sorry for all of the questions but I am curious... are your psychic powers focused on fire as well?"

 

[Jeremy]

Rallyn Loddry

Rallyn is finally able to slip out of the dormitory just after noon has passed. The two humans were compliant enough, but unfortunately once released from Serbanas they flew into a thousand requests trying to atone and guarantee they would not spend another night under his...ministrations.

Every request spawned three more as the two vied with each other as to who was more penitent and it absolutely infuritated Rallyn. Only Karenia's friend voice of reason kept him from pinning them to the wall.

Breakfast missed, lunch skipped, two consecutive shifts worked however unintenionally, Rallyn is still unable to go in search of food or rest and doggedly drags himself into the library expecting finally blissful solitude to work.

Instead, it appears to be the most popular spot on campus. Yodwin the Blue archs a disaproving eyebrow at Rallyn as he comes in.

Might not be the best time for it, but um.. You did ask him to open early for you today...

Rallyn doesn't even bother with a response. He walks past everyone, pulls out a notebook, retrieves a Treatise on Manipulation of Matter and resolves to get as much work done as possible before anything else goes wrong.

Rallyn is normally a friendly individual and tries hard to overbalance any perceived slights he may cause someone in his official capacities with kindness during and after his duties. But today has not been a good day and it is evident from his posture and demeanor.

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Yes, I suppose I did." Charlotte says, smiling. "And as for giving up - I won't ever, until it becomes the only thing there is to do."

At least he didn't push the issue about him...

"An insightful individual... indeed..."

Charlotte sighs.

"Don't worry about your questions, I have no problems with answering them. After all, I questioned you for awhile in the cafeteria - this was your turn to question me. As for my powers - only one of them is focused on fire, although when I get a little more experienced, I hope to discover more that focus around flame. Most of the powers I know right now focus around combat, armor, and weapons."

 

[perivas]

Arana Perivai

Hearing noises behind her, Arana looks up and waves a greeting to Charlotte and Keith. "Hey, you two. Charlotte. Keith." The others look up from their deep philosophical discussion and offer her hints of a smile.

Sorry to rein everyone in. But as you can probably already tell, Arana is a busybody.

 

[Tokiwong]

Combat, armor, and weapons... interesting...

"Interesting..." pauses and gestures to the interior of the library, "after you..."

"I will admit I am intrigued at the psychic disciplines... I have never given them much thought till I arrived at this Academy. I have been rather inundated with the Arcane practices in my homeland..."

Perhaps... maybe there is a place for me there... mastery of the mind... hmmm... this requires thought...

"Though I feel wholly uninformed... having only a cursory knowledge of the Psionic disciplines... though I find the path of the Nomad... interesting..."

Nomad, they do call it that don't they?

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Thank you," Charlotte says, and enters the library, heading over to where everyone else is.

"You are intrigued by them? Perhaps you should find a teacher who would be willing to explain them to you. I may know how to use my inner power, but I am poor at explaining it."

Charlotte shrugs.

"Nomad... that would be, psychoportation, if I remember right. The one that deals with agility and dexterity. Moving things around." She looks at Keith. "Of course, it makes sense - elves have better reflexes than humans, so being a nomad, if you found the talent within yourself, would make sense."

 

[Tokiwong]

Perhaps... I will have to look into this... later I suppose...

Keith follows and nods to Arana silently his face calm, his demeanor emotionless with a hint of a smile on his lips. He glances to Charlotte...

"Well I had not really thought of it till earlier when you spoke of your talents in the Psionic Disciplines... it peaked an interest. I would love to know more if I could. After the winter I shall have to look into it... though any help you can give would be greatly appreciative..."

Keith pats her gently on the shoulder...

"Thanks for the suggestion..."

That was odd...

Keith recoils his hand quickly, though trying to make it a fluid single movement. he resumes his nonchalant attitude, "This place seems rather busy..." as he looks around.

 

[GnomeWorks]

He's showing an interest in psionics, at least. Maybe once he tries it and finds that he has talent, he won't be so... depressed, all the time. Or so reclusive.

"I can try to explain how they work to you, although I doubt I'd do very well. There are certainly others who know more than me."

Umm... well now, I don't remember the last time a sober guy touched me in any way other than in a spar. I think I've forgotten how to react...

Charlotte remains calm, acting as though Keith patting her shoulder was nothing out of the ordinary.

"You're welcome." She says, although her voice is not incredibly calm - there is a slight shake in it. Realizing this, Charlotte simply nods her head in agreement when Keith says that the library is busy.

 

[Tokiwong]

Keith smiles breifly then looks around...

Hmm maybe they have books here on the psionics disciplines...

"So anything in particular you wish to find at the library, Charlotte? I know I asked you to come... but just wondering..."