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Hikari Academy

what an interesting character! hope it gets accepted soon, I think she'd make a great addition

Hikari Academy

Puntastic.

Posted, he went off the wall there but that's the point he pretty much got caught in his own ramblings. That dog could be chewing on his leg and he'd probably notice sometime after the fact that he lost all feeling on his right foot.

Hikari Academy

Lumen Kresnik

@Lonewolf685

Lumen didn't know what to think at first. Whether if the animal companion was some sort of elaborate ruse to snatch away at their attention or if the initial statement was her attempt of an opening joke. Lumen couldn't make hands or tails because the setting and context of the class really didn't seem to mesh together with the school, the teacher and much less an animal that seemed more attentive if it should scratch it's left ear or the right. A service animal? Why would she-- The class resumed with a strong tap of the white board while this... dog? Chewed on the desk leg like an infant pup that's desperate due to its teething. Economics class, huh? How would he know, he never had to manage money once in his life. He's been poor and homeless, technically. The shelter did everything for him when it came to provisions, shelter and food. The value of a dollar was something that he gained through not having an at all, so perhaps this class reassured Lumen that he would certainly fail. Grasping the flame he cast with the grip of his hand, extinguishing its existence in a subtle grasp he continued to listen, only to have their eyes connect. This shouldn't be a problem though, he was hooded and didn't have direct eye-

"Mr. Kresnik. In the future I'd appreciate if you could keep your hood down in class. I've had one too many aspiring mages use it to sneak naps in." Fuck. Out of all the things, she went to this one. Maybe he could explain, but to be frank he didn't think she'd care much about it. Turning to the classmate that were now delivering their sight to his presence... He felt a tinge of anxiety boil up his chest and a nervous laughter escaped him, a mean to deal with the situation. Smiles are the perfect solution to defuse any out come that might arise... Yeah, he should explain, maybe this would-

"Now then, perhaps you can help me fill in the blanks here. Tell me, given the resources put into Hikari, what are we expected to produce upon your graduation?" WHY ME!? Unlucky, this is what he gets for questioning things he shouldn't about people he didn't know about. The universe was starting to retaliate, bellowing in his ear about his lane and questioning why he decided to stay out of it. Maybe he should've skipped, yeah that sounds... Wait, what was he thinking? Something over took him, a thought that peered into the back of his head. Something that illuminated his curiosity and began to boil within a thought. Rumination took place, and he removed his hood. Demonstrating his face towards the myriad of the class.

"Well, if I'd give the most common answer. It's that we become Dawn Slayers, no? But I also think that might be too simple of an answer. So let me expand a little bit further if I may, Mrs. Tholl." He began to search in his thought, possibilities and theories, along with combining them with the facts and knowledge he knew to be true. "Dawn Slayers are more than mere mages and witches, we all hold a type of responsibility regardless of the plain of which we are fostered upon. We all share the same space within the spectrum of things, therefore there is a balance that must be kept. If not the same mistake and occurrences of the past will repeat themselves and who really wants that? Whatever means to achieve that, that is not this academy's aim. Benevolence is not what I find to be this academy's defining feature, if I may say so myself Mrs. Tholl. I do say it with utmost respect to your authority and those of the head." He continues to ponder, trying to find a solution, but it becomes less about the class in itself, and more about satiating his own thirst to uncover this mystery he has implemented in his head.

"I suppose that by that definition, we are sourced to produce potent dawn slayers capable of distributing their talents for the safeguard of that balance. Monetarily speaking, we need to train such to produce the quality marketing of our services to the people. To put it in simpler terms, I suppose- Dawn Slayers are the merchandise which will propel the existence of a radiant world." He thought of the killing that occurred recently, might there be something that's shifting the balance again? Well, he couldn't come to any solidified conclusions, but he stopped speaking. Mainly because he forgot to continue, he now shifted to talking with himself than anything else.

"But why is the dog here then" he mumbled.

Hikari Academy

Lumen Kresnik

The night almost seemed endless. Lumen didn't know what caused him to be so sleepless, but there was certainly an air of difference in this atmosphere. He felt... nervous, anxious about what was about to proceed after today. Though he had seen and met many different people in the span of a few moments, he had yet to truly digest what had happened on the premises of this academy. Someone had died... it raveled the soul within him, caused it to shiver and as proxy made Lumen tremble. He was scared. Yes, he was... This wasn't anything ordinary he had ever experienced and much less something he had an understanding about. The world before them is full of many things and much of such are bad. Curiosity didn't blind the young man of this truth, but it did overpower it. His eyes weigh heavily on him slowly bringing themselves to a close. What Lumen had thought to be a second had translated into hours, and now the morning sunshine beamed through the windows and woke him from his slumber. A stretch, his muscled recovering their strength, generously allowing Lumen to stand on his feet and proceed to his morning routine. Classes would start soon, and he shouldn't be late. Propping his hood back on, he hid his line of sight. Best to be much more careful around this curse, especially when surrounded by this amount of strangers. He didn't want a repeat of past actions, didn't he. As the memories replayed on Lumen's mind he felt a cold sweat trace through his spine. Yeah, it was certainly best to do this.

He brought the necessary equipment and decided to proceed to the class room. Exactly where did he have to be present? The halls were long and it felt like he'd easily get lost. However, pulling out the program his morning class was...

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Student | Morning | Midday | Afternoon
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Circe | Mako | Lunch | Yurius
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Duncan | Yurius | Lunch | Tholl
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Lilac | Mako | Lunch | Yurius
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Lumen | Tholl | Lunch | Mako
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Roland | Yurius | Lunch | Tholl
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Trey | Tholl | Lunch | Mako
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Ah, right. Mrs. Tholl. How curious, was that not the woman who's voice was heard over the intercom last night? Lumen pondered, feet pacing him towards his destination. She was calling the Headmistress to the office for something, she didn't quite mention what it was. Perhaps for the best, as how things are at present any type of uproar or news would be quite terrifying. But piecing things together, Lumen thought he could come to a few conclusions. Maybe it was trivial, maybe it was nothing more than just a need for communication, paperwork, anything regarding the school. As things are right now, maybe she needs to oversee some special cases and they need her attention. The one that Lumen seemed to be more inclined to believe however, it's that it had to do with the murders. But... It couldn't be, something of that caliber... The staff would be much more careful to not even hint the slightest amount of information to anyone, especially the students after that dilemma yesterday. He decided to remove such thoughts from his mind, and continue to the classroom.

Once there, he took a seat. He waited, not much else could be done at the moment. Face hid to the public through the shadows of his hood. Yet there was a soft smirk adorned on his lips, he rose his hand inches before his sight before an insignificant flame hovered inches above his index finger. Shifting it to ring, middle and pinky and back, its colors shifted in a gradient of hues. Signifying its lack of completion, the link was still weak, but he could do this much. Lumen entertained himself until classes would commence, until then he played with this flame.

Tohru's School of Wizards and Witches!

Romaní Bogart

♔

Elizabeth explained to the best of her abilities. Crossed armed, the youth listened intently to everything she said. He had an opportunity still to go back on his word, he just needed not to tear the card a second time. If so, he could continue his life as a monk and live his days as he has up until now. To be frank, this didn't sound at all displeasing to young Romaní. In fact, it felt somewhat adequate, this is perhaps because the youth of silver hair and crimson irises did not know a life beyond what he has experienced and neither did he have any aspirations to expand his horizons either. Perfectly content with how thing were, the youth known as Romaní Bogart merely stood in silence, delivering his thought only to his own devices. This boy spoke again, Shuichi he believed this boy was called. He held a point, regardless if Romaní didn't quite agree with his attitude. This could at end's meet be a trap, this could still be something plotted to root out lives for some greater scheme. It would make sense, considering that through a second glance, none of these other members seems to be too proficient either in their arts. Certainly, they are skilled to some degree, but Romaní is certain that they weren't masters in their field. So, to choose children not older than perhaps 25 years of age... None masters and weak in the face of great danger. It seemed too easy to believe this wasn't some sort of lure for something else. If that were the case... This is a really elaborate kidnapping situation. The world is in danger and magic from all sides has be diminishing rapidly, then out of nowhere we receive a letter from an unknown stranger suggesting that we have the answers to quell this conundrum the earth has been placed upon. And such is a beast of immeasurable hunger that is consuming away at the world's life blood.

There are certainly some discrepancies in all, and though there's not a single shadow of a doubt in Romaní's mind that this woman was indeed telling the truth, he knew that she also was not telling the entire truth. This soured Romaní's mien, shifting it to a grimace. He released his posture and loosed his shoulders. A deep inhale, followed by a slow, controlled exhale. A tight grip of his hands and clenching of his muscles before he released with ease, calming his body and mind. "I'll have to think about it a bit more." Spoke the young man before moving to a tree. A flash of light similar to the one previously engulfed his vision and like a flick of a finger, in an instance he was back in his room. However, this time his father sat at the foot of the bed, awaiting his son's arrival.

"I see you've made it back. I'm sure it was unpleasant." He spoke with cigar lit on his fingertips, hands messaging his neck, chuckling almost in disbelief as to what has happened. "It certainly wasn't something I'd wish to anyone else." replied the youth, returning to the desk he was on when this all occurred. Pulling on the drawer door, there it was, the card... If he ever decides to return to that world again. "You seem conflicted, regardless. Have they not made their point clear?"

"They did, but I still have my doubts. It's all too simple and similarly too hurried. I'm torn between believing in it all or merely ignoring it." The father chuckled at his son's input. He was indeed smart, he perhaps saw something that this foolish old man didn't. This is perhaps a blessing imparted by his mother, she is always very vigilant of everything. "I had a word with a stranger that told me much of this situation. I can't say I'd disagree with your skepticism. I sat here in high hopes and worry. I did not know if you'd been captured or if it was by own freewill. But now I see not a scratch on you, other than those troubled wrinkles which are forming in your image." Laying back on his chair, the young man stared at the ceiling, as if searching the answers on its surface. He didn't know anything about the outcomes and troubles he'd get into. But if he could restore the world's magical source... Then maybe, just maybe--

"How did mom take it?"

"Quite terribly. She was frantic and almost vanished the strange with an immeasurable density of power I am surprised she could tap into." He laughed as he said it. "She didn't fight it... Did she?" Romaní could feel a cold sweet travel down his spine with the thought of his mother attempting something that could potentially be very dangerous. His father shook his head and answered: "No, she held her peace, but that did not mean her aura was not sensed. We tried informing the police but it seems that they do not believe that a figurative entity is capable of capturing lives by mere extension of magic. I don't blame them, it's been weakened beyond belief."

"Damned if you do and damned if you don't, huh?"

"Your mother was fuming, perhaps she will be up in a minute to talk to you. I'm sure it's best that you go to her, before her mind begins ruminating on the worst." Romaní agreed... This wasn't something he could simply allow her to keep worrying about. He stood from his chair and excused himself. Reaching the door to leave the room his father stopped and said. "I have no qualms with whatever you choose. But just reaffirm with yourself that whatever choices you make, it will always have a consequence... Be it bad or good." Romaní tightened his grip and continued downstairs. There stood the mom, her expression seemed grim, and her eyes had lost their focus. It seems like she is caught in her own thoughts.

"Mom?" immediately as those words reached her, she jolted open. Turned to witness where it came from and she beamed in relief. Standing from where she was and running towards he child, grasping him in her embrace. "Romaní! Thank the heavens you're alright! You don't know how worried I was! Did they hurt you? Are you okay? What happened?" Romaní was laughing nervously, trying to calm his mother down and stop the bombardment of questions... she was surely upset. This would take awhile to explain. He sat her down, and began to tell her everything. From when it began with this letter, to where it ended at this very moment. How everything was surreal and how many other were present there. How a woman told him of a great danger and how he was chosen to take care of such. His mother, now relaxed, was beginning to ponder on the situation as well. "What do you think?"

"I think it's a scam." She said bluntly.

"I know... But I cannot shake away this feeling, however." She smiled and began to stroke the boy's hair. "Me neither. Mantra has a means to tell where to lead us, and so, your spirit is bellowing to find out this truth, leading you to what could probably be the mouth of a wolf. But, you are not ignorant to what you understand is dangerous, therefore I understand that you know that imparting on this journey would lead to turmoil, regret, dangers and even maybe death... This is a life you'd wouldn't place in the hands of just any ordinary boy... You have yet to even fully grow your whiskers." Romaní felt embarrassed. How can she say stuff like that without feeling a shred of shame. He didn't want to continue this anymore! He'd go to his room and sleep, maybe it's all a bad dream anyway!

"But..." She didn't led up...

"You're also a disciple of this art. And if Mantra is leading towards danger, than perhaps it's because you yourself know that you're able to topple it." Those words.... "But, could you at least... Have a last dinner with us?" Romaní smiled and agreed. After a few moment they all ate together, talked and had a wonderful evening. Before he went up to his room and began to pack, accordingly this time, hugged his parents once last time and ripped the letter apart.

♔

A swift breeze coursed through his locks, a gentle heat enveloped his skin and welcomed his again this time to another world. However, in here he felt powerful. Like no other time before he sensed magic coursed so purely from the seams of... everywhere. He looked at his hands and gawked in awe... They weren't kidding, this is what it feel to be able to access magic unrestricted. He looked up, witnessing that strange blonde man from before. Yes, this will be the start of something amazing.

Hikari Academy

Just to be clear, I haven't posted more because of real life stuff and the like. I was more waiting for the time to skip so I can continue that thing we have with the teachers.

On that regard, I understand that we have our differences. As long as we can talk it out respectfully I can almost always try to get to a consensus.

Hikari Academy

@Silver Carrot

Sure! I have to ruminate on the thought a bit longer though, but once I get my stuff sorted out I'll let you know.

Hikari Academy

@KoL

Oh that's cool.

@Silver Carrot

I think Mako could actually teach something crucial for Lumen's development in his magic as both are users of elements. It should be interesting and stuff.

Hikari Academy

Lumen Kresnik

@Silver Carrot @Awesomoman64 @Conscripts

Duncan excused himself for the time being. Lumen eyes followed the young centaur's pace towards the brown-haired boy from before who seemed to have followed them. Lumen hadn't notice, he was silent and ruminating, it seemed Duncan picked it up during their exchange and decided to begin consoling his friend. How cold of Lumen, though the youth for his inability to pick up this queue. Maybe he wasn't cut out for this type of thing at the moment, anyway. He didn't know the kid who seemed to have really struggled with this information. "Does this mean..." Lumen began to ponder the outcome, but he immediately dismissed it. Peering through the shadows of his hood, the young silver haired youth beamed a smile at this sight. That of friends being friends. Maybe he should leave them alone for now, it would be rude to impose in their conversation. He would just be a hindrance, if it was him on the other side. Then maybe--

Yurius, the Vampire King. He extended his hand before Lumen, acknowledging his presence. Which Lumen returned with a sturdy shake of his own. However, the Vampire's grip was refined, strong and held true merit of a gentlemen's shake. Though there coursed a sense of intimidation through Lumen's senses, it was also odd that such was overshadowed by a great awareness of curiosity and respect. Though death was not something he was too comfortable speaking, particularly when it meant his own mortality... He was reminded of the dead man he always carries around. Of the soul whom he's living for too, he had to abide by these rules because if he didn't, knowing how limited his powers are, he wouldn't be able to defend himself and much less the other soul within him. "I don't intend to promise anything out of the ordinary. But my compliance will always be at the hands of the people in charge of our safety." Spoke the boy without breaking his posture or the smiled that beacon'd from those lips. If Kresnik ever taught him anything, is that following your dreams should come first, but that making allies along the way was a means to reach that. Through the softness of his tone and tenderness of his tune, turning his head to see the brown-haired youth who seemed troubled, and his now newly acquired centaur-friend Duncan, he followed: "But I also value those whose hearts have propelled them to action. If something's worthy dying for- wouldn't you think that a bit, heroic in a sense?" A chuckle broke after saying such, referring that the youth of brown hair that stood behind him was somewhat in the right state of heart, perhaps not in the best state of mind in a logical sense. But if anything, raw emotion seemed far more interesting than pandering to rational thought. Perhaps this was just Lumen's adventurous side speaking. He notices such and release his glee along with the grip of the hand from his teacher. Breaking the lock that kept their eyes trained to each other's stare. A small bow proceeded such. "Though, I am just being a bit foolish to be honest. I await your future counsel, Mr. Diencrade. Please teach me all you can about both magic and your experience. I'm positive that they will lead be to the future I desire to have." Lumen rose from his bow and tipped his hood to his teacher, ushering his leave, but before he did he went towards Duncan and this boy who he hasn't met yet.

"Hi, I'm Lumen." He said, without much as waiting for a response. "Good luck, friend. I'm rooting for you." Cryptic, without much expanding on that Lumen proceeded towards the rooms. Maybe he'll pick up a book and a random bed he comes in contact with. Lumen didn't have much in the terms of baggage so he could pretty much just go to sleep or hone his skills. It's too bad Kresnik never left anything in terms of mastering this skills. However, summoning fire in this place was probably not the best thing either... Lumen thought that he should conserve that for another time entirely. What kind of books do they have? Maybe he could see anything in regards to flame elementals. He didn't have much practice with magic, either, it wasn't until over a year ago that the link could become strong enough for him to actually summon the flame. Priscilla says it's still incomplete, however. He could believe it, he was a catalyst for someone else, he was possessed. Yet he kept his consciousness...

Whatever, this wasn't the time or the place. He'd wait until an announcement was made. Perhaps he can meet more people that peeked his interest. Soon he would uncover all the mysteries and gain the knowledge and sense of adventure he's been eking to obtain. If only thing weren't so complicated at the moment. "I'm certainly unlucky..."

Hikari Academy

I'll choose number 7, cause it's suppose to be lucky and I'm testing my luck right about now.