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Essence of the World: The Mending

Alright, we'll see if Merlin wants any input then, I guess? Barring that we'll wrap it up before long.

Essence of the World: The Mending

https://titanpad.com/Tz7bQaRDrf is where I've put the collab since I can't work my way around google docs :p Anybody's invited as far as I'm concerned since at this point the whole room is going to be involved. Taking your suggestion, Wind, this'll be the last thing I'll have Aura and Reiko do.

Essence of the World: The Mending

With Aura and Reiko's abilities, this seems like horrible chaos waiting to happen, and my initial impression is that this would be the worst idea ever, but after giving it some thought, the chaos might be fun. I'll make up the start of a collab when I wake up tomorrow and we'll make it happen.

Essence of the World: The Mending

Sounds good to me.

Essence of the World: The Mending

Aura blinked when she unexpectedly heard her name. She had taken into an interest in the newcomer that had shown up and was trying her best not to eavesdrop on the conversation that had arisen between him and others, the newest of which being a robed old man that she vaguely recognized as the combat instructor at Master Melody's, and a man she admired greatly. Of course, her best was not good enough when it came to not eavesdropping, and the gig was up when her name was mentioned. If they wanted to talk to her anyway, there was no sense just standing in the corner and whistling. Plus, she couldn't shake the impression that Reiko would know regardless. Not a sure bet, just a feeling. Either way, she shuffled over to the small group that was forming. "A pleasure to meet you, Cain-san. I look forward to studying together." Reiko gave a small bow, nothing overly formal, before bowing more deeply to Master Alzir, though she said nothing to him in return, noting the odd couple that were now dancing in the center of the room. A welcome change of pace from earlier... She worried slightly about Hazumi-sama, and the impressions she was making on the rest of the students and faculty, even though such a worry was both fruitless and far above her station. Truth told, Reiko had a fondness for those whose lives had been full of tragedy, and there was no better example, or so she assumed. Of course, everybody had their own story to tell. The pair of dancers brightened her mood a little bit and in so doing, cleared her head from its previous fog. Finally, out of reflex, she bowed a third time as her silver-haired kouhai approached. "Have you come to grace us with your knowledge of Fragments, Madamoiselle?" Not to be goaded on by the dark-haired girl's sarcastic tone, Aura simply shrugged. "I don't think I would know anything that is not common knowledge here. Fragments are the weapons that we use to fight evil, no? They have their own special abilities and powers, and they will make us into heroes of legend, if we can become adept enough to master them." Reiko nodded. "A slightly different perspective than I have given you, and hopefully something that will make it easier for you to understand the true nature of these things. You may infer what you like and come to your own conclusions."

Essence of the World: The Mending

Gonna have a post up shortly, just been a bit tired recently so I haven't been in a big rush

Essence of the World: The Mending

Lucius, Xion, if you wanted to collab a more thorough conversation, I'd be open. I'm not sure if you planned on sticking around Reiko and talking more, or moving on. Just let me know, I'm easy either way.

Essence of the World: The Mending

Like clawing your way out of a deep hole, or swimming blindly until you break the surface of the water, Reiko turned her attention to the person addressing her, with some difficulty. Difficult, but a welcome break, even exhausted as she was. "Oh, erm... hello." She stumbled ungracefully over her greeting, having just risen out of a stupor and presented with someone she had never met before. No, it wasn't 'never met.' Reiko had never observed this one before. He must be new. "Asking me about fragments, here of all places... Let me see... It's like..." Casting around for words, she pulled her flute out of its resting place in a sling by her side. She figured she would bring it with her to this gathering, though she hadn't known why at the time. She brought it up to her eye level to show the boy. "It is something like this. A fragment of the 'Essence of the World', though I don't know exactly what that means. I have only been here a couple of months myself. Supposedly it contains the essence of many other beings, and that gives it powers. I guess you can think of it like a weapon, or you can think of it like a partner. In this school we learn to master these fragments. That's what I'm here for. Presumably, you are too...?" She left the question mark hanging off of the end of that question purposely, not wanting to presume anything. After her hanging remark, she glanced around to both sides and leaned in closer to the new boy. Much closer, in an attempt to be out of earshot of anybody else. Whether or not Karnage was trustworthy, Reiko couldn't judge, as she barely knew him, but in certain instances it was best to be overly cautious, rather than overly reckless. For that matter, it was possible that he had better hearing than a human, and could hear her voice anyway, but she chose not to dive into wild speculation. In hardly more than a whisper, she spoke into the boy's ear. "If you have ever heard a voice in your head that was not your own... an impulse that you couldn't control... this is where you should be. It is too dangerous outside. For yourself, and... everyone else." Having spoken her piece, Reiko pulled back to her regular standing position, returning her flute to its holster. "My apologies if that didn't give you much information. I know only a little more than what I have said, but I'm not sure what else to address. I am but a student here myself." She gave a short bow. "Karnage-san and... I'm sorry, I don't know your name?"

Essence of the World: The Mending

Sure are a lot of people here. Aurelie La-Victoire-de-la-Reine glanced around at the various students and faculty that had gathered in the hall. Would have been nice to bring my sword... She had nagged every member of staff she could get her hands on for days, but in the end, they had been correct. There was no need for such a large weapon at a social gathering. It was fine, if there was a fight, she could simply fight bare-handed, but that wasn't really the point. It felt like she had forgotten a part of herself, or a piece of clothing. Like her shoes were on the wrong feet. They weren't, were they? Okay, good. She let herself enjoy the music and festivities that had been laid out, glancing for just a moment at their supposedly omnipotent figurehead, leaving the room in a huff. She didn't know much about Hazumi, but she didn't like what she had seen so far. None of the good guys would lose control just like that, would they? No, a hero would have kept their composure... "Interesting, isn't it?" With a visible jump, Aura whipped around to face the quiet voice that had not been there a second ago. "Sorry. Anyway, isn't it? This is everybody who we'll be spending the next parts of our lives with." Aura put her hand to her chest to feel her racing heart. "Fils de putain girl, are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Sonata Reiko bowed her head in apology. "Sorry. I tried to be quiet so I didn't startle you... I guess it backfired." "Your politesse can't hide your smirk, you know." Reiko bowed in apology again, but didn't address the issue. "Like I was saying though, isn't it easy to stand on the sidelines like us, and pass judgment on your peers and... others? I should be careful, or else I might end up thinking something untoward about someone who I barely know." Aura scratched her head and turned away. Had the dark-haired girl looked into her head or something? It was uncanny. And creepy... "Alright, listen-" she began, but stopped short. As suddenly as she'd shown up, she had vanished. "What a horrible girl," Aura whispered to herself, not entirely sure if she meant it. -- Reiko had returned to her place along the wall of the room, watching everyone else. That was enough social interaction for today, I think... I'm already tired... But the night was still young. There were more hours to pass, more people to watch. That was fine, but she was beginning to feel the call of the mist, beckoning her to get away from everyone. Looping voices, calling to her mind, out of synchronization with each other, until it sounded like white noise. The voices echoed until the only thing filling her head was a white shroud, obscuring everything else that passed through. She took several sips of her drink to clear her head, with limited success. It's going to be a long one, I guess. When the night was over, she would play her flute until she fell asleep, but it seemed like tonight was to be an exercise in self-control. She faded back into the wall, out of the way of everybody, and continued to busy herself with her drink, and watching all of the gathered people, for they were all incredinly interesting.

Corrected & Connected

OH MY GOD BBCODE IS BACK I CAN WRITE AGAIN Anyway, I'm for it, honestly, if that didn't come across from my previous confusing post. I'd join back up for sure.