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((for the record: Gore was a half orc. not an ogre))
Tochi listened to the conversation that was going on. Remembering all the stories that Travis told.
((stop editing my posts))

Ignoring as usual the nickname, Adhara looking into the fridge. After a moment of consideration, she pulled out a bowl of fruit salad and half a loaf of bread.

"You see any roast beef in there?" she asked Hikari.

*Hikari dug way back in the fridge and found some slices of chicken, but no roast beef. She pulled it out of the fridge and started to set it onto the counter next to the salad. Just as she was doing so, she saw Shinta get up and leave. He didn't look right. Usually he would have greeted anyone entering the room but he had just stormed out when they entered. She hoped he wasn't angry at her, although she couldn't imagine why... She tried to think of anything that might have upset him. Hikari was so deep in thought at that point, she didn't notice she was still holding the plate of chicken and the fridge was sitting wide open, blowing cold puffs of air onto her. She shivered, but really didn't notice*

Oh, there was no roast beef, you want this chicken?

*Hikari motioned to her now empty hand. The fact that the chicken was no longer there snapped her out of her thoughts. She looked slightly embarrased but it passed*

Oh, sorry... It's just Shinta. I've never seen him look so upset. I mean, even in very tense situations, he's always been very calm. But just now, he looked, well, he looked angry. I dont think it will come to it, but I would just hate to see him return, even for a moment, to his past self...

Oh, I dont think you've met Shinta have you? He came here shortly after you left. He's rather sensitive about his past, I should let him tell what he wants, but suffice it to say, it wasn't pleasant.

*Hikari made a quick sandwich and sat down heavily. She looked back at Adhara*

You'll find many people here have some very colorfull stories to tell. I dont think you could find such a eccentric group of people anywhere else, but I think that is a good thing. No one here is satisfied with living within the narrow supid rules that the world seems to want to live by.

Sure. Wait, I'll get it. I read about a levitation spell a while back in the library but haven't been able to try it out...

*Hikari focused on a pitcher of iced tea sitting on the counter, brewing in the sunlight. As she whispered the incantation, the pitcher began to shake. It only lifted about an inch above the counter before the shaking grew strong enough to make the tea start to slosh over the sides. She stopped and the pitcher sank back down to the counter. She hadn't considered the effect an unsteady levitation might have. Maybe she'd try an empty glass instead. She focused on a glass in the open cupboard and began again. The shaking was still present, but concentrating hard, she was able to bring it just the few feet between the cupboard and the table. It hit the table kind of hard and fell on it's side, but she had managed to bring it anyway. She grinned and got up to get another glass and the pitcher and brought them to the table.*

Cool huh? Maybe if I practice it enough, I can stop the shaking...

Well, actually, that was the first time I really tried it. The incantation was similar to a binding spell I know, well, kinda the reverse actually, but the mode and level of concentration were the same. If I can find time to practice it more, I should be able to move almost anything that isn't firmly attached pretty easily. Well, that will come after a long time of practice... I can barely move a glass three feet yet

*Hikari poured some tea and sat back in her chair. After so many weeks of intense happenings at the Pagoda, and the journey with Travis, Hikari was glad for a few moments of peace and quiet*

((I'm baaa-aaack!))

Lux listened with half an ear to the conversation, then watched Shinta disappear from the kitchen.
Rising from her seat, Lux strode to the refrigerator and removed a water bottle, then left the kitchen through the back door.

After getting a good rest, Aideki awoke from where she had fallen asleep in the living room. She couldn't remember the last time she had slept so long. And though her sleep was dreamless, it was comfortable compared to the nightmares she was accustomed to.
Feeling her stomache growl irritably, obviously angry because she slept so long and ate so little, she got up from the sofa and headed into the kitchen. She noted a few others already in there, but only made eye contact with them before she headed to one of the fridgerators...searching for something to eat. She found an apple, some cheese and bread, and though her stomache was hankering for something more, she was too desperate to take the time to cook something up. For now, simple sustenance would have to do...
She took a seat off in a corner somewhere, still quite weary of her traveling, though indeed, that wasn't the only thing pulling her spirits down.