"And you, Instructor Jodan? Do you have any words for our new students?"
"Ah...I, uh, I'm sorry Master. Welcome, children." Jodan seems embarassed, as though he had not been paying attention. He glances over at the human child, then casts his gaze to the floor.
"Hmm." Atharias' expression is unreadable. "I suppose that will have to do."
The three children appear to be slightly more at ease, although a bit confused. Young Vassa even giggles a bit at Nor's speech, and the Rodian boy, Zeth, relaxes slightly. The human, on the other hand, seems to become more agitated, particularly when Xual's telepathic words echo in his head.
"Thank you, Instructors. I'm sure the students appreciate your...candor," Atharias says, raising an eyebrow at Nor. "In a moment, children, you will return to your dormitory. But first..."
The master quickly manipulates a few more controls on his wrist device and another hologram appears, this one a small greyish-blue orb. As the hologram comes into focus, the orb rapidly grows larger until it becomes clear that what you're looking is the planet Blue, as seen from orbit. The image freezes and flickers as Atharias taps a few more controls, then zooms in to show the planet's oceanic surface.
"...here is our academy." The hologram shows a great, flat silver platform across the surface of the water. As the image zooms in further, past the surface of the water, the full scale of the academy reveals itself: a sprawling complex of black corridors and translucent orb-shaped chambers. Atharias indicates several areas on the hologram, pointing out your offices and other important academy locations.
"Tomorrow morning, your instructors will begin your training. Here, in the western training hall." Atharias points to a large spherical room, one of four ringing the edge of the complex. "For the moment, you are dismissed. Your instructors will contact you later."
The three children take one last look around at you before quietly filing out of the room. Atharias stands and nods, glancing at Jodan before turning to look out at the ocean. "Some of you may have questions. And, I would be interested to hear your first impressions of the children, as well. I sense..." Atharias lets his words trail away, seeming to think better of whatever he had been about to say. "No. I do not wish to color your impressions with my own speculations." The master watches the tyel fish for a moment more before turning back to you. "Speak freely, my friends."
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allpowerfulbob: Sylara's diplomacy check does manage to help calm the children. He seems to have begun to gain their trust.
Lantis: Milius' attempt at diplomacy, on the other hand, didn't seem to work quite as well. Also, when Milius reached out with the Force (using his Friendship power), he felt a slight resistance, though he is not quite sure where exactly it was coming from.
Fenris2: Atharias has not mentioned anything about requiring Nor's ship, although this may be a good time to ask.[/SBLOCK]
