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 Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:26 pm
"Ahahahahaha," 117 began to laugh when Alec had finished speaking. "He doesn't wanna help you!"
"My apologies, I come from a place where the moon sits in the sky ceaselessly, a land where daylight is never known. This was simply a chance encounter, and I suppose I did not stop to think just where it was you may be headed."
"That's 'cause you never stop and think 'bout nothin!"
He looked to his companion, an unseen eyebrow cocked in a questioning stare. "And you do?"
"Well...sometimes I think about...stuff..."
"Mr. Leaton, I propose to you the best strategy I have yet come up with for the defense of this school. I plan on erecting a barrier around the entire grounds, but not any simple barrier; the success of this hinges on 108 individual layers to this shield, and as I am sure you are aware, this is quite the undertaking."
"...You're an a**."
"Quiet you."
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:30 pm
((I love you Boom, however, both John and I need to eat, so we're going to take a while to reply.))
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:31 pm
((Pfffft, all I ate yesterday was a steak. I've been up since 8 and I've yet to eat more than two strips of bacon, and I longboarded from here to my friends house 4 miles away and BACK. If I don't need food yet then you two dont razz ))
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:37 pm
((OHOHOH, and watch this video! I'm getting that board wednesday, and OMG. I've already learned alot of the tricks in the vid, so I cant wait!)) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKtPwk7YQK4you'll lose your MIIIIIND biggrin
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:42 pm
((Cool! John will be back in a few, but I'm going driving so don't wait on me to post.))
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:51 pm
Alec cocked his eyebrow at the proposal that this person was offering him. 108 layers was DEFINITELY a huge undertaking. Hell, anybody who could keep 20 layers going at the same time around themselves was considered an expert in most fields. But 108? And all in a radius that would encompass the whole school? That was going to be difficult unless they could find some kind of material to help facilitate the enormous flow of magic it would need, or getting a team of dedicated mages to keep the barrier up.
But again, this was all secondary because the two individuals in front of Alec were still nameless to him, and Alec made it a habit never to discuss important matters to strangers. Alec nodded slowly at the refined man's proposal and spoke casually. "...well, that's certainly an... oddly specific number of layers you're proposing. But I can't help but notice that you failed to answer my first question. Exactly who are you guys?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:12 pm
((.... That (my excursion) did not take long.))
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:37 pm
"One hundred and eight layers," Seven repeated idly. "That would require an immense magical force. You would need approximately 5.4 Class A spellcasters to assist, and most likely a catalyst for the spell as well. As I understand it, casting by mere willpower at that level is extremely difficult."
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:30 pm
In her room, Athena had fallen asleep with the mysterious gauntlets from Ialo's desk clasped in her hands. She didn't know, in her sleepy state, what had possessed her to wear them as she slept. She simply had, and something told her that it might be a good idea--might, of course, being the operative word in that sentence. It was quite possible that it wouldn't help at all...
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:43 pm
((I'm able to see Dymetri in my head now when I roleplay as him. Of course, I've always been able to get a sense of it, but now I actually SEE him. Every lock of hair and shine in his eyes. I've been doing this for way too long, LOL))
Dymetri smirked, keeping one hand around her small waist protectively while the waitress.. complimented him. He cupped Lin's soft face with pride, he was more than happy to be seen with her. Such a graceful soul, graceful mind, graceful body.
Have you ever wanted to suck her blood? You know, back when you were a vampire.
After pulling away from Lin's lips, he slightly clenched his teeth at the unspoken question. He wondered how long he could feign being nonchalant at Marcos's indecency.
Me? Indecent? You're using my lips to kiss your bloodbag.
Dymetri looked up at Lin with eyes similar to that of a warrior looking upon his queen. She wasn't his bloodbag, she was much more.
You're so weak. You could be doing extraordinary things, yet you're wasting your time with this girl. It wouldn't be such a surprise if it were me in your shoes, but you have such immense power.
He already knew too much, already knew how to get in his head, more so than ever.
"I'm not sure, Lin," he said, touching his cheek. "I'd have to check when we get back, my memory isn't the best after waking up next to an angel."
His memory was perfect. In the back of Dymetri's mind, he knew he had no such class. In fact, he had Archery. However, at that moment, he wanted to pull out the unnecessary voice from within him and kill it, destroy it, make the existence of it simply evaporate into the air.
"As for the creatures around Mystic Fountain, there are not only cute fluffy animals, but just about the same species that attend the school itself. Vampires, werewolves, drows.. of course, I haven't exactly excavated the area."
That means that if you hang around too long in the forests, you could very well be bitten. Then you'll be my age forever?
I... am not sure. I don't believe so, at least. This has happened before with others.. but the rumors don't go as far as to tell what happens in that situation. We could either die, or I could end up having my body back. Which most likely isn't going to happen. You're going to end up gone, if anything, since I am the more powerful species.
Dymetri waited for a response in his mind, but heard nothing.
That shut him up.
In his nonverbal battle with Marcos, Dymetri adopted a faraway gaze into nothing, absentmindedly sipping at his coffee.
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:57 pm
{{That is awesome!! biggrin That's the mark of a truly exceptional writer. smile }}
Lin couldn't help but blush deeply as Dymetri looked at her. He gazed at her with such reverence and awe. Lin was certain that she didn't deserve all of that, but she drunk it in anyway. She consumed every memory, every look, every feel. She felt as if she were in Heaven right now.
"Oh Dymetri... You are far too sweet to me sometimes. I love you so much."
She thought that Dymetri usually had an exceptional memory and was somewhat surprised when he said he didn't remember his class schedule, but perhaps he had never glanced at it and didn't want to let Lin know that. He probably knew that she'd scold him, which she probably would, but only good naturedly.
"Well we will have to make sure that we arrive back at school at a decent time so that you can check your schedule and have enough time go to make it to your first class on time."
She thought about what Dymetri had said about the forest creatures. "Hmm. Those almost sound like creatures that would live deep within the forest. What about on the outside? Any elemental creatures?"
When she didn't hear a response for awhile, she looked away from her coffee and looked back at Dymetri. She frowned in concern at the faraway look on his face.
"Dymetri? Dymetri, are you alright?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:33 pm
"My most sincere apologies once again, I must confess I am not yet entirely accustomed to the mannerisms or customs of humans. You may address me as Mr. BLACK."
"And I'm GREEN-117. You can call me GREEN, call me 117, I don't care man."
"We are summoned by Lord Riser at times when he is in need of our particular talents. We obey him without question, although 117 tends to aggravate him to a near homicidal level. Yes, anywho. Now I am aware that this will be a difficult barrier to erect properly, but by my calculations it will be absolutely necessary if we are to halt this Setsuka's advance towards the premises."
"And if she does get through, I'll carve her up like a turkey." He shot a grin, wide and toothy, eerily similar to Riser's as he flipped his knife around showing tremendous skill.
"You just keep dreaming of that GREEN-"
"Hey shaddup! If she gets through your barrier what do you expect to do? I'll be the one that has to fight!"
"I suppose he makes a valid point, however crude and misguided that point may be." He paused, looking to the android who had just spoken up.
"I shall act as both caster and catalyst, as my talents in combat are sub-par at best."
"Dude you SUCK at fighting, I could kill you four times before you could blink an-"
"Acknowledged, now quiet down. But you must see why I require your assistance on this matter, the greatest practitioners of the otherworldly arts that this school has at its disposal will be needed."
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:59 pm
Alec smacked his forehead with his freehand for being so stupid. He had completely forgotten about Setsuka with all the drama concerning Ialo. She was still coming, and they didn't know when. And they did need to prepare, they needed to prepare a LOT.
Unfortunately as Alec began to think about all the things they should be doing to prepare he began to feel his brain shut down from exhaustion. Alec wasn't going to be of anymore use tonight, and he did the only thing he could do under the circumstances. "Look, I'm sorry, but I'm in no shape to be thinking about this right now. I'll, uh, think about it more in the morning. We can discuss it later tomorrow sometime, alright?" Alec then began to walk off with Seven still around his arm, but as he left he pointed back to the one who called himself Green and spoke loud enough for both of them to hear him. "And keep an eye on him if you don't mind. If he annoys Riser that's fine with me, but if he breaks anything or anyone he's gotta pay for it. Capiche?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:13 pm
Seven giggled softly at Alec's frustration, and at his request. He was very amusing. She kept thinking though, mulling over the barrier proposition. It was what Ialo wanted, she knew. He wanted to protect the school - not necessarily the building, but the livelihoods it contained, along with the Fountain itself. It must never be used by anyone, he said. It's too much.
And then there was the matter of the most powerful people here. First on the list was blatantly Riser, followed by Ophiuchus. They were both gods, Class S spellcasters. And though in the school records, she no longer existed, there was Danni Rinaldi. And after her, most likely Master Ialo, thought for obvious reason he could not have been included in Seven's list.
"You need to go," she said to Alec softly. "Go and sleep, because this is very important. Master Ialo never liked Mister Riser, but he definitely would want the school to be protected, no matter what."
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:27 pm
Alec whispered back in Seven's ear so only she could hear him. He respected her opinion and wasn't about to disagree with a machine that could account for thousands of variables in a matter of seconds. "Don't worry, I understand the importance. I just need to be able to keep everything in mind while I sort this out. And we still need to think about Ialo." Alec slowly pulled his arm out of Seven's, took her hand and kissed it gently. He smiled as he brought her hand back down and spoke softly again. "...Till tomorrow then?"
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