Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
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*Since Yuriko is tired, she takes a quick hour of sleep and then they are on their way again, following the same pattern as before. After three safe forays, dusk is fast approaching, and the exhausted Yuriko must make the decision whether to continue during the night--she could make it in under eight hours now, with the others, it would take around ten, and of course the closer they came to the monastery, the greater the chance to encounter a monk.*
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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*Vanessa's tension from worrying about being chased down and captured melts away in Kirkesh's embrace, as she returns his kiss, slowly backs up to the bed, bending when she reaches it to lie down and pulling Kirkesh along with her.*
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]*Having seen the Alvani Academy himself, taking a quick glance when he was there to see if the rumours were true, Zaeryn was more concerned with the female students than the buildings at the time, but would have to say objectively that they’re probably about equally impressive, each in their own way. As he begins the tour of the grounds he slips his arm around Valyssa, and says:*

“I imagine most of the academies are impressive in their own way, though I haven’t seen them all, I did see Avani Academy a few years ago when I was passing through.”

*Before describing the buildings as they pass them, and working out what lectures might be on at the moment as they proceed.*[/SBLOCK]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil[sblock] "I believe it would be best to continue on this evening and push as hard as we can," Yuriko explained. "It was a very difficult night last night for all of you, and I think we should push forward to get help as soon as possible."

*If they agree, Yuriko will push forward, but remain with the others.*

OOC: Yuriko planned on pushing today to get as much travel during daylight as possible . . . having them eat and drink while they walked . . . waking her as soon as they arrived to her location . . . no real long breaks (obviously tracking through the wilderness is difficult and Yuriko isn't a cruel taskmaster so if they're having trouble, she'll understand).[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
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"I guess you're probably right," Valyssa concedes, looking around at all the unique architecture.

*Zaeryn thinks that there's probably a lecture for the whimsical "Expediency of Subcutaneous Transmogrification" class as well as maybe the more serious "Ars Anathema: Perspicacity in the Consummation of Maledictions" .*
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]Laughing Zaeryn says, “Though I’ll give you a few of the buildings here are just a little too bizarre, if you know what I mean, not at all like the elegant structures of Avani. Anyway enough of architecture...what are you in the mood for Valyssa, a lecture on something whimsical about transmogrification or something serious about curses?”[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
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*Rin nods in agreement, ushering the others forward. Some time during the day, Rin had become the spokeswoman for the family, replacing the increasingly haggard-looking Shinoa as such. A few days ago, when she was a quiet little child, this would have seemed absurd, but now she looked to be about the same age as her mother, though perhaps a bit younger.*

*The group heads forward through the deepening gloom, growing ever-closer to the monastery as the sun in turn draws closer to its nadir at the horizon, finally disappearing into blackness broken up by a few scattered stars and the soft light of the moon. Despite extreme exhaustion, they all push forward, and even Shinoa seems to have a second wind as they draw nearer to their goal.*

*Suddenly, there is a loud and mournful howl from off to the side and Shinoa clutches her head and collapses to the ground in agony, unable to continue.*
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[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
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"Hmm...I already know some minor transmutations they mentioned at Avani...Why don't we sit in on the one about curses--if its not too dark, that is; don't want to come out of the class feeling all glum and morose, right? That'd kill the mood for sure!"
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]“Definitely right, my love...I think it may be a little too dark after all...maybe we should just explore more of the city. At any rate it’s too nice a day to spend it listening to a lecture when you don't have to, I don’t know why I suggested it in the first place.”[/SBLOCK]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil[sblock]*Yuriko spun in a fluid motion, drawing her katana as she did. She glanced to Shinoa and Rin first, checking on them visually before glancing toward the sound of the howl.*

"Stay away from Shinoa!" Yuriko called out to the children.

*Looking at the distance to the monastery, Yuriko did not want to be running to and be attacked by the wolves from behind.*

OOC: Draw katana, half round spot/search[/sblock]