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 Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 12:52 pm
The Starwell lies at the heart of its spire, a vast circular chamber that seems to hum with quiet eternity. The stone floor descends in broad steps toward the centre, where the pool itself waits — a flat, round mirror of liquid arcana, so still it never ripples. Its surface glows with a deep, star-blue radiance, darkening the further it sinks until it resembles the void of space itself, scattered with faint constellations glimmering far below. Every so often, a single droplet of liquid light rises from the pool, drifting upwards like a newborn star before dissolving into the air.
Columns ring the chamber, light grey stone carved with impossibly fine patterns of runes and geometry, their bases veiled in rich blue carpets that trace the walking paths around the perimeter. Blue velvet banners hang from the ceiling in sweeping arcs, tethered to the columns before trailing down to the floor, their folds shifting faintly in the chamber’s quiet currents. Between the pillars, staircases curve away into shadowed walls, re-emerging as balconies that overhang the pool like watchtowers of scholars.
The only true light comes from the Starwell itself, a twilight glow that breathes across the chamber, though sconces of bound arcane flame burn in the recesses to keep the corners from falling into darkness. Golden inlay glimmers faintly across the floor around the pool, a halo of intricate circles and sigils that frame the font like a divine compass. Bookcases line the outer walls, their spines glinting in the half-light, filled with centuries of study and speculation.
A handful of wizards move in silence around the edge, their robes trimmed with the marks of rank and mastery. They cast calculations into the air, their spells hanging like faint diagrams of light before dissolving. To them, the Starwell is not a shrine but a mystery — a natural font of magic older than Entei itself, revered not through worship but through vigilance. Guards stand watch in the shadows beyond the columns, their armor marked with the Arcaz Sovereignty’s crest, eyes fixed upon the pool as if the cosmos within might one day stir.
The Starwell is not holy by decree, yet the space itself demands reverence. It feels less like a room and more like a fragment of the heavens, caught in stone and safeguarded against the world.
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 1:20 pm
✦✦✦▐ Ω ▌ ✦✦✦ Alexis Truesvale"Oh boy it's you that I lie with as the Atom bomb locks in.
Oh boy it's you I watch TV with as the world, as the world caves in." ⚚ I've tasted blood and it is sweet
I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet
I've trusted lies and trusted men
Broke down and put myself back together again
◈ Ω ◈
((Outfit Inspiration))
((Atmospheric Music))
((In case you miss it please read the description of the starwell above!))
The air changes the moment one steps into the chamber of the Starwell. It is thicker here, not with smoke or dust, but with presence — a weight of magic that presses softly against the skin, humming beneath the bones. Every breath feels charged, as if the body itself is drawing in starlight. Sound falls away, replaced by a hushed stillness broken only by the faint chime of droplets lifting from the pool.
But tonight, the Starwell does not rest.
Above the still surface hovers a vast lattice of light, arcs of magic overlapping in concentric circles that drift through one another with impossible grace. They shine in shades of deep azure and pale silver, as though moonlight has been spun into threads and woven into patterns too intricate for mortal hands. Runes appear rarely within the spell, scattered like glyph-stars across a constellation, their glow flaring and dimming as if in rhythm with the Starwell’s pulse.
Lines of energy reach outward from the circles, stretching like searching fingers, some fading into nothing, others tethering faintly to unseen points in the chamber. The droplets that rise from the Starwell no longer dissolve at once but pause, turning and twirling as if in response to movements that cannot be seen. Occasionally, one drifts into the great spell itself, absorbed in a flicker of light that ripples across the arcs like a heartbeat.
The spell is immense yet delicate, its symmetry so perfect it feels alive, as though the room itself is aware. To behold it is to feel caught between awe and dread: the beauty of starlight dancing in silence, and the knowledge that such power, harnessed from the Starwell, could reshape more than just the chamber. The wizards who stand nearby do not speak; their silence is not ritual, but necessity. The spell itself feels as if it is listening.
Team Sun followed Alexis into the Starwell. They emerged at its precipice. They stood now on the highest, outer edge of the room. Alexis turned to take in their awe as they absorbed the piece of art before them. "Welcome to the Starwell" Alexis said softly. Her voice, though at normal volume, seemed to fade quickly as though the room was sound proofed.
At once Micha'el felt something within him stir. He couldn't help but part his lips as he stared at the room, peering upwards to take in the grand magic spell taking place above the Starwell itself. He searched higher, following droplets of arcana vanish into the towering room's upper reaches. He had read about the Starwell, but never quite imagined what its presence would feel like. From here he could see the quiet, still pool at the room's centre. It diameter was easily the length of an Olympic swimming pool.
Alexis began to descend towards the pool, the glow of the arcane calculations above them lighting her face. "We are in the middle of a breakthrough. Ever since-" Alexis paused, taking a moment to gather herself. "Ever since Lucas vanished, I've been trying to find a way to locate him. I know he is out there, and I know that this evil is responsible. The Sovereignty has been calculating a spell for months now... and it works. Only on a scale within the city - but soon..."
"You've been tracking everyone in the city?" Lottie asked, amazed by the scale of the operation. Alexis nodded. "Almost. Anyone that was here when the spell was first created is tracks by the droplets rising from the Starwell. See?" she gestured towards droplets that began to dancing, moving in groups, and then would fade away rather than simply rising above. "Anyone that was not..." she gestured then towards another, which shun amber-red, like a miniature sun. It floated towards Alexis at her command. She touched it, and it scattered into a pool of floating essence that created the outline of one armoured gentleman. It was unmistakably Nyru. "It's an improved version of the enchantment we used to hunt down Wanted fugitives in the city. And it takes days for us to decipher the specks of arcana and create an image. Fortunately... Nyru visited before to try and... reconcile with my teammate. At the time I gathered signature to protect him whilst he's in the city. Little did I know he would come to spy on me. Nonetheless, he will find nothing that his Queen wants. But... this" Alexis gestured now towards the pool. "This is the beginning. There is an extra boost of power, deep within the Starwell. Centuries ago the predecessors to the Star Elves sensed it, they tried to feed off it for goodness sake. We are so close to piercing the veil and reaching it, and once we have the Starwell's untapped power I can fuel the spell to scan all of Occulas, perhaps even the world if we tap into the ley-lines. Then, and only then, will we find Lucas and find the evil that's out there! Think of all the good we can do."
◈ Ω ◈ I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s**t, but I love it every time
And I realize ⚚
I've been polite, but won't be caught dead
'Cause kindness is weakness, or worse, you're complacent
I could play nice or I could be a bully
I'm tired and angry, but somebody should be
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TunaDishCosplayer Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 9:57 pm
 Tsuna MikiThe air within the chamber of the Starwell was thick, not suffocating, but strong in presence of those whom remained there. The weight of magical energy could be felt all the way down to the bone as the four entered into the striking unknown. Usually the Starwell was serene, but tonight arcs of deep azure and silver magic overlapped in swirling patterns weaving in and out of one another. Rarely runes materialized within the spell, scattering like glyph-stars across a constellation, dimming and flaring to a pulsing rhythm from the Starwell. Lines of energy stretched outward like strikes of lightning that either faded off into nothing or tethered faintly to unseen points. Instead of dissolving like the rising droplets usually did, they stopped and contorted responding to some unseen moments. Stray droplets would be absorbed into the arcing magic and carried across its flowing waves. The spell weaving was so intricate, yet precise and witnessing the dance was something that someone would behold once in a lifetime. The wizards around the chamber did not converse with one another, but understood everyone's intention.
They followed Alexis emerging at the precipice, the highest outer edge of the room as she welcomed them in. Tsuna's mouth was agape trying to consume all the splendor before her eyes. Alexis's voice almost faded into the background drowned out by all that was happening within the chamber. Lottie was just as amazed as her, and Micha'el was completely infatuated with all the knowledge and clarity this place has to offer. They could all peer down to see the quiet, unwavering pool in the center of the chamber that was the size of an Olympic swimming pool. Alexis began to descend towards the pool, as the glow from the arcane calculations above them lit up her face. She claimed they were in the middle of a breakthrough since Lucas disappeared, but she desperately believed he was out there and that the "entity" was behind it. Tsuna didn't want to doubt Alexis's resolve, but when someone has been missing for a certain amount of time it means they're dead. According to her the Sovereignty had completed their calculations and have succeed, but on a small scale, within city limits. Lottie interrupted astonished by this fact, as Alexis clarified it keeps track of everyone in the city when the spell was first cast. The collection of droplets that rise from the Starwell before fading were the loyal citizens in the city. Red-amber droplets were intruders and the one that she summoned to her was now revealed once she touched it. It scattered into the pool of floating essence tracing the outline of an armored gentleman, obviously Nyru. The system was improved from being used on wanted fugitives to more identifiable invaders. Luckily, Nyru had entered her domain before, to reconcile with her teammates to which she offered protection, sadly now he's spying on her from Queen Declesia. He'll run into the same dead end Team Sun did and won't have anything to report back unfortunately.
Alexis pointed to the pool stating that there was an extra boost of power deep within and centuries ago the predecessors of the Star Elves sensed it, even tried to feed off it. Once she pierces the veil, she can use it to scan all of Occulas or the entire world by tapping into the ley-lines. This was the only way to locate Lucas and the evil lurking out there, but couldn't the same be said vice versa? Alexis was ambitious, but a part of Tsuna wondered if she was inviting more evil in that creating good. The Guildem deems her insane, but she wasn't crazy...more like dangerous. Still, Tsuna would go to the same lengths for her friends and had to trust that she had worked out all the kinks in this experiment. Tsuna couldn't help, but interjected cautiously, "Once you find Lucas and this "entity" what happens next? You said it knows knowledge beyond our bounds...what if its already figure all this out and is already tracking us?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:51 am
✦✦✦▐ Ω ▌ ✦✦✦ Alexis Truesvale"Oh boy it's you that I lie with as the Atom bomb locks in.
Oh boy it's you I watch TV with as the world, as the world caves in." ⚚ I've tasted blood and it is sweet
I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet
I've trusted lies and trusted men
Broke down and put myself back together again
◈ Ω ◈
((Outfit Inspiration))
((Atmospheric Music))
Alexis paused to allow Tsuna to speak. Her eyes levelled on Tsuna, pondering her thoughts. Tsuna was right, but Alexis couldn't reveal all she knew. She dared to think that maybe she was being watched right now. But there was nothing she could do about it, nothing anyone could do about it unless they tried nonetheless. "I have put in place a complex network of magic to protect us. The Arcane Crystals all over the city not only act as a power source; but a defence mechanism. It creates a web which conceals this creation. Then, once we have perfected the spell and fully harnessed the Starwell I will confront the evil and I will get Lucas back.. And if the disease is truly arcane by nature, like you say, the Starwell will certainly enable us to find a cure. In fact - I have just the person who could look into-" she stopped, hearing the sound of a mage behind her speak up.
Minutes before...
Micha'el meanwhile had wondered towards the pool's edge somewhere behind Alexis. At first he was following round the mid-section of the floor. But he eventually stepped down into the inner circle and began to look down into the pool. He ignored the magic happening above him and knelt down. He could hear a voice. It chimed in his mind, singing to him as he imagined a lone angel might. He reached for the pool but was stopped suddenly by a magical force. A mage reprimanded him. "Hands off, boy" the man said, paying him no attention as he continued weaving his magical calculations. Alexis turned and spoke calmly. "Step away Micha'el, these calculations cannot be interrupted." He sheepishly pulled back and nodded before returning to his team. Alexis this allowed Tsuna to respond.
"Now that you know what I plan to do, are you still wiling to help me?
◈ Ω ◈ I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s**t, but I love it every time
And I realize ⚚
I've been polite, but won't be caught dead
'Cause kindness is weakness, or worse, you're complacent
I could play nice or I could be a bully
I'm tired and angry, but somebody should be
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TunaDishCosplayer Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 3:00 pm
Tsuna MikiTsuna wasn't paying attention to her teammates when Micha'el stepped down to the inner ring of the pool. He leaned over the waters edge reaching out until a mage reprimanded him. Alexis calmingly asked him to step back which he did so sheepishly causing Tsuna to frown. He had been distant since they had entered the city and perhaps the star was even in this chamber, but neither her nor Lottie could see it. After this she was determined to help him find it. As for Tsuna's rebuttal, Alexis reassured her that there was a complex system of magic in place. The Arcane Crystals are more than a power source, but a defense mechanism to conceal this construct. Once the mages prefect the spell, they'll confront of the evil and get Lucas back. Not to mention find a cure for the arcane spreading which she even had someone in mind to look into the matter already. Weather Lucas was alive or not, she wasn't going to give this up and they were out of options to turn too. Besides, residing here was the safest place at the moment, and her team had been through enough in these last months. Tsuna nodded sticking her hand out firmly, "We're in this together now. Not go confronting this enemy alone Ale- I mean Mage Truesvale." For now, Tsuna decided it was best for her and her teammates utilize any resources here while they can. She looked back at Lottie and Micha'el hoping the felt the same.
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2025 1:02 pm
✦✦✦▐ Ω ▌ ✦✦✦ Alexis Truesvale"Oh boy it's you that I lie with as the Atom bomb locks in.
Oh boy it's you I watch TV with as the world, as the world caves in." ⚚ I've tasted blood and it is sweet
I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet
I've trusted lies and trusted men
Broke down and put myself back together again
◈ Ω ◈
((Outfit Inspiration))
((Atmospheric Music))
Alexis smiled in response to Tsuna. She took Tsuna's hand and shook it firmly.
Micha'el and Lottie returned Tsuna's gaze, they felt the same. By coincident Alexis waved her hand and three specks of arcane magic arced over to Micha'el, Tsuna and Lottie. Each of them were adorned with a metal broches pinned to there chest. It was the symbol of Merlin Academy, inlaid with sapphire. "I've assigned you a dorm room with the other students, think of it and the brooches will guide you there - much like any other useful part of the school. I'll permit you student access for amenities and the such. I doubt you'll want to use the classrooms but they will also be available to you."
"Thank you" Micha'el said, admiring the new accessory between his fingers.
"Archmage" one of the mages softly called from beneath his hood. She turned, permitting him to speak. "Laxion has arrived and is on his way to your office" he gestured towards a magic light that had risen from the pool."
"Thank you" she said before turning back to Team Sun. "Welcome to Merlin Academy, Team Sun. I look forward to working with you. I'll call on you when I need you and I'll notify Aoi and her team of your status. Oh - and Tsuna - I'll contact Celestiurge Orivane. He will be able to look into the arcane disease." With that she left, choosing to vacate the room via one of the back corridors that was well hidden in the shadowy background of the Starwell's peripheral.
Outside the Starwell, on the great steps that led out to the city, Micha'el turned to Tsuna. "That sounds promising right? Alexis thinks she can cure the disease?"
"Well, not her silly, she knows someone. Perhaps the... Celeri-vane? Celery... Celestial Vain?" she had already forgotten the name, it was so confusing! Micha'el waited for Tsuna to correct her. "If we stay and help... we can save Ivan. And we can stop the evil that's causing it."
◈ Ω ◈ I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s**t, but I love it every time
And I realize ⚚
I've been polite, but won't be caught dead
'Cause kindness is weakness, or worse, you're complacent
I could play nice or I could be a bully
I'm tired and angry, but somebody should be
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TunaDishCosplayer Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2025 10:36 pm
Tsuna MikiAlexis agreed to the terms and adorned the three with Merlin Academy insignia brooches. Arcane light provided from the Archmage herself arced over them conjuring the brooches to appear on their chests. A dorm room as well as school amenities, even the classrooms, were available to them. Tsuna thanked her aptly like her teammates before her attention was turned to one of the mages as he spoke beneath his hood. He told her that an acquaintance of hers was there to see her, his image appearing within the pool via magic rising lights. Alexis quickly welcomed them again to her academy and assured that she'd be calling upon them again. For now, Aoi's team was notified of their status and could probably assist with anything mundane. Before she departed, she mentioned a contact that could help research the arcane decease, Celestiurge Orivane. Tsuna committed the name to memory as Alexis left through the shadowy background of the Starwell's peripheral.
Outside of the Starwell, Team Sun convened on the great steps leading out to the city. Micha'el seemed hopeful in Alexis, but Tsuna still harbored a bit of doubt. "So it would seem." She muttered unconvinced as Lottie corrected Micha'el trying to pronounce the contact's name. Tsuna could help, but smirk finding Lottie's confusion adorable. Lottie was like a little sister to her and if she ever had one she'd want her to be like Lottie. Tsuna lightly corrected her, "Celestiurge Orivane." Lottie sounded just as positive as Micha'el causing Tsuna to strain. "Perhaps. But even she doesn't know what or who this evil is...she's just as much in the dark as we are." Tsuna shook her head trying not to suck herself into negative thoughts as she looked to Micha'el. "Earlier, you were reaching out into the pool. Is your star in there, Micha'el?" She had an inkling that his star was near by the way he had been acting. A mage stopped him, and even Alexis told him to step back. She said there was great power residing towards the bottom of the Starwell and needed to delve further to get it out. If Micha'el star is that power...then how to they get it out?
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 10:50 am
~
Once like a dream you looked at me
And everything felt new - time flicked away
The path seemed to fade, my hope restored by you ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Scarlot Tamiya-Satoru ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Before it's too late... this could all disappear
Before the doors close... and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah
~
Atmosphere Music
"That's that one!" Lottie replied, smiling softly. But her positive expression quickly mellowed to match Tsuna as she mused about the unknown evil lurking before them. Micha'el put a hand to his chin, pursing his lips shut in thought. "True" he reluctantly replied. Tsuna then quickly asked him about the pool and whether he was reaching for the star. Her question took him off-guard, to which he quickly returned to his shy demeanour. "Oh- uh... I think." He fidgeted on the spot, as if he was pondering his thoughts. "I'm not sure. It could have just been the huge power source of arcane magic that Alexis' mentioned. I don't see how my Aria is connected to it in the slightest... but..." he trailed off, huffing as he looked around, then back at the entrance to the Starwell. "Even if it was" he said, turning back to Tsuna and Lottie, "who am I to steal a power which isn't mine? What if this isn't the right thing to do? You heard Alexis, with the Celestiurge we can help find a cure for Ivan, for Claudia, for anyone else that might be effected. With Alexis' spell we can track down Lucas Purevelion and finally get some answers about whatever evil is causing the disruptions. What if... we are simply meant to be here? The stars have aligned for us to help Alexis. I think we should see her plan through."
~ Keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through - We'll make it through Just stay strong... 'Cause you know I'm here for you - I'm here for you Now I can feel the fire burning deep within me
I'll be the hero and no one can stop me
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TunaDishCosplayer Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:43 pm
Tsuna MikiAsking about his star always seemed to make him nervous as he twitched around unconfident with his answer. He wanted to think his star was at the bottom of the Starwell, but a large power source of arcane could be lurking in its depths as well. However, Alexis did say he had arcane within him and it could possibly tie to this urge he had to find this star. He exhaled briefly stating that this supposed power wasn't his to steal. This wasn't the right answer and waiting on Celestiurge will bring them closer to the cure for Ivan and Claudia. They could track down Lucas, confront this evil, and all because the aligned stars had lead them to this point. He true believed seeing her plan through was the right move, but Tsuna begged to differ. Throughout this whole journey, they've doubted her on her methods, but they couldn't deny that her sly tactics had brought them this far. Besides, how long must they wait for this Hail Mary? How long must they wait until Alexis makes some break through in her calculations. Tsuna's fist balled in frustration as she should her head and blurted out. "The solution is something that we have to find! Alexis is a stepping point, but a part of me worries that she's just in this for Lucas. There's a reason the Guildem deems her insane, Micha'el. I'm sorry, but I can't sit around and wait for Celestiurge or Alexis to figure out to pull up that residing power. We've made it this far without them. For once take a chance and stop being such a scaredy cat!"
She placed her hand over her mouth in shock realizing how irritable she had become and was taking it out on the wrong people. She shook her head trying to think of an apology, but nothing sounded genuine. No matter what she did, in every situation where she had to make a difficult decision she always felt like a villain. Fine. A smooth talking villain she'll be then. She put on a smug smirk and placed a hand on her hip as she addressed Micha'el musingly. "You know, stealing is such an ugly word. I like to think of this opportunity as an accelerating breakthrough. Anyway, your to scared to get it so I'll just have to do it myself." She began walking towards the entrance of the Starwell knowing they'd try to stop her. Before they could cease her or do anything, she stepped to the side and disappeared in a flash. She reappeared behind Lottie giving her hair a playful tug watching the girl comically jump up frightened. When Lottie turned to fight her, she began rambling on about a ghost of some sort. Tsuna laughed amused thinking Lottie was joking by pretending to not notice her standing right in front of them. "Hahaha, very funny. You guys need to loosen up. I wasn't really going to break into the Starwell." After Tsuna had spoke, she noticed every quickly that something was wrong because the two acted like they didn't hear a word she just said. "Lottie...Micha'el?" She waved her hand in front of them receiving no reaction. "Lottie! Micha'el! I'm right here!" She reached out for them grabbing onto their sleeves only for them to fling themselves backwards rambling about an apparition. "They...can't hear or see me, can they?" She said rhetorically to herself as she stepped back to analyze the situation. The world around her appeared to be drained of color and everything has this bizarre haze to it. She raised her brow in confusion until a familiar scratching sensation enveloped her hand. She raised it to see the Prince's mark glowing before she looked away to see him standing right next to her. The gears immediately clicked in her head and she couldn't help looking impressed. "So your gift can make me invisible as well? Next you'll be telling me I can fly too."
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 11:30 am
~
Once like a dream you looked at me
And everything felt new - time flicked away
The path seemed to fade, my hope restored by you ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Scarlot Tamiya-Satoru ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Before it's too late... this could all disappear
Before the doors close... and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah
~
Atmosphere Music
Micha'el stared at Tsuna, dumbfounded and speechless. Lottie looked up and across to Tsuna, showing surprise and perhaps some defensiveness. "Tsuna" Lottie quietly and slowly muttered just as Tsuna covered her mouth. Micha'el's demeanour changed quickly into a defensive one, chin lifted, eyes narrowed and lips firmly clasped shut. He watched Tsuna shake her head, as if sorry for what she had said and he chose not to speak to give her the benefit of the doubt. But in the next moment Tsuna broke any hope he had.
A smirk cut across her face, like she had taken on guise of the Cheshire Cat. Hand on hip Tsuna began a monologue of witty comments and what Micha'el thought might be a sliver of jest. Micha'el sternly said "No... I think we should let a professional have a chance-" but before he could finish she had turned on her heel, running at the Starwell. Something within him pulsed. It was searing hot like fire. It flashed through him and caused him to step forwards but was quickly snuffed out when he watched Tsuna turn grey and vanish altogether in but a moment. Micha'el cursed. Then jumped back and reached for her weapon, confused. "I- I thought" she began, steadying her stance now. Micha'el tried to sense Tsuna using his magic, eyes glowing faintly white as he searched for her. He felt Lottie's familiar warmth, but the trace that he had learned to be Tsuna's had gone cold. She wasn't nearby - and certainly not in the Starwell. He was filled with a mixture of relief and worry. Something moved over his hand and he jumped, stiffening quickly as he swung in the same direction as Lottie he let out a squeal. "Tsuna!" she shouted, "that was a terrible joke..."
"Lottie... I.... Tsuna isn't here."
The Prince of Crows stood out among the other greys tones of this 'other' place; where the world was drowned out of colour and detail crawled into obscurity. Sound was hollow, absorbed by nothingness - leaving only his voice. He was wholly in focus to her - and looked surprised. "How have you come here?" he asked, appearing beside her the moment she blinked. The floor beneath his feet blurred, like ink in water. When Tsuna showed obvious confusion he began to pace. "You are not invisible, you are in the In-Between." He stopped, appearing behind her this time.
"Limbo"
He raised his chin, looking down at her as he spoke. "You are the first to come here... The first living soul that I have seen. How does it feel to have surpassed all your predecessors. Not even Nyru managed such a feat. All while choosing to betray your friends again. Well... perhaps that wasn't the choice you wanted to make. Convincing charade, might I add. How ever will you fix this problem? Will you just... pretend to stay and go back to the Great Expanse?" But try as she might - the Prince's power would not reactivate.
~ Keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through - We'll make it through Just stay strong... 'Cause you know I'm here for you - I'm here for you Now I can feel the fire burning deep within me
I'll be the hero and no one can stop me
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TunaDishCosplayer Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2025 9:36 pm
Tsuna MikiPrince was surprised, possibility by her ability to learn his powers so quickly, but instead he was shocked that she had come to his realm. She was confused by his question wondering what he meant until she focused down by his feet where it blurred like inky water. He claimed that she wasn't invisible, but in the Limbo or the In-Between. Her stomach sank realizing what he had meant in their conversation weeks ago at the library in the Land of Crows. The Prince of Crows told her that she was the first living soul to surpass her predecessors in coming here. Did that mean she'd eventually run into souls of the dead here? Nyru couldn't even accomplish this feat, but she did while backstabbing her friends again. Although, it wasn't her attended goal, but now maybe the two had a chance to act without her interference. Of course, she intended to return right away ignoring the Prince's prattling, but she couldn't escape. She was able to step to the side disappearing and reappearing at different points in the realm, but not breaking free. She paused for a moment, thinking of some fast experiments she could conduct before making a decision.
Pulling out her hammer, she held it out and tried to heat it up only for it to remain cold meaning her power was void here. When she swung her hammer to make a dent in the ground, again nothing happened expect for the ink water pooling around the point of contact leaving no damage. She was completely powerless when it came to combat causing her to curse as she stashed her weapon away. She tried to transform into her Therian form, but it turned out to be a failed attempt. Taking these things into account, she figured out why the Prince of Crows attached himself to hosts because he was powerless in the In-Between. She began walking over to him and reached out grabbing his clothes not caring if he retaliated or receded. He was physical here as apposed to a phantom on the other side. When she tried to touch her teammates it must of felt more like a cold breeze than an actual touch by the way they were acting. She let go of him and turned to her friends silently making a decision. She had brought herself here and weather it was unintentional or not, she'd find a way out eventually. In a way, this was a good opportunity to see how Micha'el and Lottie would fair without her. Maybe they could make a sound decision and sometimes...no...it was most of the time she thought they'd be better off without her. It hurt to think that, but maybe she really was holding them back from their true potential.
After a while of being quiet, she turned to a Prince with a smirk addressing him in a mocking tone, "But if I leave now, you'll be so lonely without me. Besides, I want to know what its like being a fly on the wall." She hoped she irritated him, even mildly since he found joy in berating her. Also, she'll know how her friends really feel about her. "For now, I'll follow them." Will they start searching for her, go on without her, or go to Alexis? She kind of hoped they'd go to Alexis so she could go ahead of them and listen in on the Arch Mage's private conversations and really figure her out.
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2025 11:46 am
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Once like a dream you looked at me
And everything felt new - time flicked away
The path seemed to fade, my hope restored by you ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Scarlot Tamiya-Satoru ± : . : ± : . : ± : . : ± Before it's too late... this could all disappear
Before the doors close... and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah
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Background Music for In-Between
The Prince of Crows watched Tsuna practise her power in his realm. He couldn't look any less interested if he tried, knowing too well that her regular magic wouldn't work here. He did however keep a keen eye on her when she practised the power he had given her, he actually appeared interested in what the outcome might be. She then moved towards him and the Prince's rigid frame held like a statue as she tugged at his clothes. She turned, facing Micha'el and Lottie who were apparently still looking around confused. The Prince finally spoke again. "Oh how you must long to be back there... now that you're here." His tone was empty and hollow, as though the very words held little meaning. As though the sentence had been uttered so many times in this realm devoid of anything substantial that is lost all weight. The Prince looked surprised, however, when she turned to mock him and suggest sticking around. The Prince made an unimpressed noise from the back of his mouth. "So eager to be like me" he said, still standing perfectly still, "you may discover things you wish you didn't, little dog. Either way... what does it matter. You are likely lost here until the end of time."
"What do you mean she isn't here?" Lottie asked, gesturing widely with her hand. "That Prince has probably done something. That tattoo she has, she's using the power to sneak in!"
"No, I can't sense her. I can't see her light anywhere. She's either teleported or"
"IN ANOTHER DIMENSION" Lottie gasped in amazement. Micha'el held his breath, scowling, then giving up. "Maybe - I - yanno what let's go with that. She wanted to do things her way - I say let her. I don't sense her in the Starwell so I don't care. We should go find Aoi-" Lottie and Micha'el stopped speaking when their brooches lit up with blue light. Aoi's voice emitted from it. "Team Sun?! Oh goodness." She sounded as cute and shy as ever. "Uhm... Arch Mage Truesvale just told me that you're filled in. I-I'm so excited. Come see us in the Atrium, classes have finished for today!"
Lottie leaned in towards Micha'el brooch, as though she completely forgot her own existed as she loudly replied "we'll be right there! Well. Me and Micha'el - uh.. TSUNA is running... ERRANDS."
((Heading over to atrium))
~ Keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through - We'll make it through Just stay strong... 'Cause you know I'm here for you - I'm here for you Now I can feel the fire burning deep within me
I'll be the hero and no one can stop me
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