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OOC: @ Fenris: When I saw that I was like "Victory!!!" Rofl. But the time skip is fine I'm just doing what Anke did. [Vivian][Stormcaller Mansion] [Before Time Skip] Vivian patiently listened to Anke as she explained her situation. Good, Vivian thought, So she can keep this body as long as she need to. We don't have to worry about it for awhile... With that thought, Vivian slumped into a deep sleep. [After Time Skip] Vivian was in the middle of a nice dream, one where she and her friends were all still back at the Academy, before she woke up from a slight breeze. She yawned, and then slowly woke up. Why would there be a breeze inside? Vivian wondered, until she got a clear look at her surroundings. Wait, I'm outside? But... How? She sleepily looked around, trying to figure out where she was. She saw a beautiful valley in front of her, and noticed she was sitting on someone. Or someone was hold her. She turned her head and looked up to the only person she knew would do this sort of thing. "Good morning Fenris," Vivian said, "It seems like a lovely day outside, doesn't it?" She sounded a bit sleepy, but that was only to be expected since she just woke up. "More importantly," Vivian said, "How did you get up here? The view is beautiful and all, but..." As far as I know, Fenris is still blind, Vivian thought. She then smiled, thinking of what might have happened. So he's not blind anymore? That has to be it! Still smiling, Vivian looked out at the beautiful valley below her. "The view is so beautiful from up here." Vivian said.  |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Stormcaller Mansion] Fenris smiled as Vivian woke up and greeted him, he was keeping his eyes shut. Then Vivian started commenting the view but cut her sentence short. After a short pause she continued. Vivian: "The view is so beautiful from up here." He opened his eys and watched silently as the dawn's golden light slowly illuminated the landscape. Fenris: That it is, but there is something even more beautiful here. He turned Vivian around and looked straight into her eyes. Fenris: My sight has returned, as you apparently guessed... He gave a small sigh. Fentis: And I so wanted to surprise you... He then gave Vivian a mischievous smile. Fenris: There was also this other thing I wanted to do. I had trouble figuring out what I really wanted... He looked into the valley and nodded as if making a final decision. Fenris: But I shall doubt no more. He then stood up and lifted Vivian onto the chair he had been sitting in. He the pulled out something from one of his pouches and clutched it into his palm. Their eyes were at the same level and Fenris fixed his gaze onto her eyes. Fenris: I know this might be a bit sudden, but wherever our path might take us from here, will you walk that path with me? Fenris brought his hand forward and opened it. On his palm rested a simple golden ring. His hand was shaking slightly.   |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Small town near academy - Schoolgirl] Kiri was walking around the town and relaxing in many ways, like buying snacks and such. She only recently graduated and still haven't tasted enough freedom. Not to mention, her sister was out of town for various reasons. As she turned around the corner, she noticed a small worn-out sign with the pizza drawing. Kiri: Pizza, huh... well, those worn-out shops have their own attractive elements. I still have more than enough to waste, so a pizza or two won't hurt. Thinking that, she opened the door and entered the shop. It was rather clean there and the shop was kept well-maintained. Kiri: Ojisan, a pepperoni please A man around 50 years old, standing behind the stand responded. Shopkeeper: We don't have that here. If you want elite ones, you've entered the wrong shop Kiri: Is a simple pizza with ham or something too much to ask? Shopkeeper: If you wanted it you should've said so in the first place, not ask for something weird Kiri: Not a something a man who runs pizza shop should say. Shopkeeper: Buzz off... here's your pizza Kiri: Thanks, ojisan She looked around only to find a girl sitting at the only table. Kiri: Oh well, I'll just eat here... |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Vivian][Stormcaller Mansion] "And I so wanted to surprise you," Fenris said as he gave her a smile, There was also this other thing I wanted to do. I had trouble figuring out what I really wanted..." Vivian watched him as he looked out into the valley below them and nodded. "But I shall doubt no more." Fenris said. He then placed Vivian on the chair he was in, and he went down so they were at the same level. He took something out of his pouch, and put it in his palm so Vivian couldn't see it. "I know this might be a bit sudden," Fenris said, "But wherever our path might take us from here, will you walk that path with me?" He then put his hand out in front of him, and revealed a gold ring on it. His hand was shaking a bit as well. Vivian nodded, and she took the ring from his hand and placed it on her right hand's ring finger. She looked at it in awe, then put her hand down and looked directly at Fenris. "I will always be at your side, Fenris," Vivian said, "I'll be with you no matter what." With that statement, she couldn't take the excitement anymore and got out of the chair and hugged Fenris. She had tears in her eyes because she was so happy. She kissed him on the cheek, and continued to hug him. I love him, Vivian thought, I really do. I'll be with him, at his side, always. She then came to another thought. My parents! I have to tell them! Vivian thought, And of course, Anke too. And everyone else. But Anke first. She was still hugging and smiling, knowing that this has to be the best moment of her life. |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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ANKE l Stormcaller Mansion Anke flopped over on her side, she had slept for about an hour more, since she saw Fenris sneak out of the room with Vivian. She was curious about his intentions but let her mind innocently wander to other things, in order to keep herself from running around the mansion to find the two love birds. She didn't want to barge in on a romantic moment in front of the sunrise. Speaking of sunrise, the very golden orb was stationed outside the upper floor window and Anke had to shield her eyes from the bright light streaming in though the cloth drapes. She was usually a late sleeper, but something told her to get up early on this particular morning. She had, after all be sleeping until close to noon this past week... She stretched and stood up as she walked into the bathroom. She surveyed her long black hair and shook her head a little with a smile. She wasn't used to looking at her new reflection yet. She proceed to shower, and dress in the clothing she brought from her house before going back into her room. She sat cross legged on the bed and braided her hair they way she had back at the academy. With two braids looping around her head that wound into one thick braid that fell to the middle of her back. When she finished this she walked out into the lounge that joined their rooms. A tray with hot tea had been left on the table and a note from their strange guest explained that he didn't expect them to drink it. Anke picked one of the cups up and lifted it to her nose. She wasn't one for tea but she had to admit she was grateful to find out that he hadn't poisoned it. She put the cup back down on the tray and headed to the kitchen to make some breakfast. She returned with a poppy seed bagel with peanut butter spread on top and a few strawberry. A steaming cup of hot chocolate in her hands. She seated herself on the couch and waited for someone to come by and talk to her.  |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Stormcaller Mansion] Vivian: "I will always be at your side, Fenris, I'll be with you no matter what." She then jumped out of the chair and hugged him, he could see tears in her eyes, he was so happy right now. He couldn't think of anything worthwhile saying so he just hugged her back, feeling some tears forming in his own eyes as well. He was so happy right now, happier than he had ever been before. He only now realised how tense he had been. But now all the tension was gone and it had been replaced by the feelings of happiness. He whispered into her ear. Fenris: I love you. He then pulled them apart a bit so he could see her face, he then leaned close and kissed her gently. After a moment he pulled back and embraced her tightly again. |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Vivian][Stormcaller Mansion] "I love you." Fenris whispered after Vivian had started to hug him. He pulled back a bit, and Vivian could tell that he also had tears in his eyes. He gently kissed her as well, and then they continued to hug each other. I guess he doesn't want this moment to end either, Vivian thought. "I love you too," Vivian said, "And I always will." Vivian kept on hugging Fenris for what seemed like a long time, then she kissed him and loosened her grip around him. She looked out to the valley around them, and saw that the sun was fully up over the horizon. "We've been up here a long time," Vivian said, "And the others might start to get worried about us and where we are. I want this moment to last as much as you do, but I don't want someone barging in on us... It would really ruin it." She turned back to him and smiled, waiting to see what he would do. |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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@Massacre Town - Just so you know, none of the characters are around the Academy anymore, we're all up in the northern lands. Ken kind of shifted things away from the Academy almost as soon as he started posting. Also, thanks for joining in. I'm running the RP at the moment, but it's only (supposed to be) temporary until Ken the creator comes back. [Stormcaller Mansion - Hallway] Vincent had wandered the hallways for a little while, getting his thoughts in to order before heading to the room that Vivian and Anke were given. It was still rather early, and he hoped that at least one of them would be up, but after seeing Fenris sneaking around earlier he figured Vivian was either up or with him. He tapped on the door with the back of his knuckles and waited a few seconds before proceeding inside. Looking around the lounge briefly he saw that Anke was already up and enjoying some kind of drink. "Ah, good, you're already up." He closed the door behind him and leaned back against the door, crossing his arms. "The two of us need to have a chat. There is something I would like to. . . sort out, if you don't mind that is."    |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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@Jon: Pleased to rp with you again :) Anyway, I'm only starting so I won't meet up with most of the other players for now. Need to do some development and meet up with my second character first. [Small town near academy - Schoolgirl] Kiri was hiding behind the trash can at an empty alley, searching for something in her suitcase. Man's voice: Where is she? Look closely, she shouldn't have come far A group of drunken soldiers were searching for her. As for how it came to this... As she was eating her pizza, a group of soldiers, who've already got their fill of alcohol, entered the shop. Some things went wrong and they started threating the woman at the table, because she was sitting while "valorous protectors" had to stand. Without thinking, Kiri insulted them as a "worthless walking beer kegs". However, it was only after that, she remembered she was wearing her school uniform. So, to avoid "Getting turned into a swiss cheeze" she had to run. She managed to lose them for a bit and hide in an alley. Soldier: There she is... hey, guys, look at this. She's trying to ask us for forgiveness by stripping. Hey, why're you dressing again? That wasn't enough. Kiri: Whew. I should be more careful next time. Good thing this time my opponents were worthless walking beer kegs, as well as slowpokes and perverted idiots. Soldier: You... Get her! But... Kiri already changed clothes to her martial arts outfit. It only took around three minutes to disable a group of drunken men. Kiri: What, you're done already? I've only broken several arms and legs so far. If you're going to bring this much trouble at least amuse me more. Saying that she kicked one of the soldiers and left the alley. Kiri: Oh... But after that she remembered something and came back there. Kiri: You can do more than just amuse me. You can pay for my dinner Saying that, she took a purse from one of the soldiers and left again. Kiri: Now I gotta return to that shop. I still haven't paid for that pizza after all... |Outfit change: Martial arts uniform| |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Talisman] [Roof] Talisman leaned over the railing of the balcony, drinking tea and watching the sun rise over the snow covered area. He stared at the picture he always carried with him as the sun slowly rose over the forest area. Talisman sighed and put the picture back in his pocket on the side of his right leg and stared out into the open. -One week,- thought Talisman. –I should have been done by now. Yet, I’m still here. Kota told the base we need more time, and now it makes me feel as if I should have just Taken care of everything and be done with it. I was told that if there were any changes I would have been informed personally by another Black Ops member. (Sigh) I should’ve just rejected the assignment and head back to Shinmei. Then again, Master would be waiting to… either way Shinmei is still my home, and I’ve been away for so long. I wonder why a bunch of mercs were headed in this direction. (Sigh) I wish that prick Alexanderson would just…- Talisman finished the last of his tea and stood strait scratching his tail. “It would probably be best not to worry about that just yet.†said Talisman. Talisman’s ears twitched underneath his headband as he heard people talking in a tower behind him. He didn’t pay attention to what they were saying but he didn’t want them to see him. He turned for the door, opened it and went back inside. On the stairs, Talisman sat on top of the railing and slid back down to the lounge, as he reached the floor he noticed Anke sitting on the couch eating her own breakfast and Vincent leaning his back on door entrance to the lounge. Talisman quickly hid his tail back under his clothing. “Mornin’ you two.†smiled Talisman walking to the table to put his cup down. “You guys are up pretty early, sleep well or somthin’ wake ya up?†As Talisman set his cup down he noticed that Anke was drinking something else, instead of the tea he had set out for everyone. All the cups Talisman had setup for everyone had gone untouched. -Ha-ha, looks like they still won’t ease up to trust me even a little- thought Talisman. –Then again, it would be foolish to trust me at all. Kind of expected they wouldn’t even try the tea.- Talisman picked up a cup of tea and an apple sitting in a bowl in the center of the table and started to drink his tea. Talisman saw that Vincent back was against the entrance to the lounge, he got the feeling something was about to go on. Talisman walked up to the window and leaned against the wall next to the window, taking a bit out of the apple. He waited for a reply from the others. -Boy things are happening left an’ right- thought Talisman. –Starting to make it hard to tell which ways up an’ down.-    |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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ANKE Stormcaller Mansion Lounge Anke had finished her breakfast and was slowly sipping on her hot chocolate when Vincent entered the room. She wondered what he was there fore, but she didn't mind his company. She hadn't seen him much this week, and she didn't really know what he had been up to. "Ah, good, you're already up." He closed the door behind him and leaned back against the door, crossing his arms. Anke looked up at him and smiled, nodding a little. "The two of us need to have a chat. There is something I would like to. . . sort out, if you don't mind that is." She her smile faded ever so slightly as she pondered his words. "Ok go ahead, I'm listening." |
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[Stormcaller Mansion] Vivian: "We've been up here a long time and the others might start to get worried about us and where we are. I want this moment to last as much as you do, but I don't want someone barging in on us... It would really ruin it." He looked at the valley once more and then looked at Vivian again. Fenris: Yeah... You're right. He then let out a laugh. Fenris: What do you think they'll say about this? He then offered his hand to Vivian. Fenris: Shall I help you down, m'lady? |
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[Vivian][Stormcaller Mansion] "What do you think they'll say about this?" Fenris asked, "Shall I help you down, m'lady?" Fenris offered his hand, and Vivian took it and let him help her down. "Thank you," Vivian said when she was down, "And as for what the others will think... I don't know. They'll be happy for us, that's for sure." She smiled, and also got a little nervous too. Fenris really is right, Vivian thought, What will they think...? Will they think it's too sudden, or... What? She looked at Fenris, and then made up their mind. Well, no matter what they think, I love him. And that's all that matters. "Shall we head back to the room from wherever we are now?" Vivian asked as she held his hand, "You can lead the way." |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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@Massacre Town - Alright, just wanted to make sure you knew. @Fenris or Inugami - Did either of you have plans to start a story related 'arc'? I just want to know because if not then I'm going to get something started, I don't want to go too long without some ideas, lest people get bored and leave the story. [Stormcaller Mansion] Part of him was glad that she had been awake and that she was not opposed to talking, but part of him was dreading the conversation that was about to take place. Before he could begin however, their visitor had managed to make his way in to the room. Vincent still didn't trust him despite Fenris letting him roam around the mansion with his sword, but even if that were not the case Vincent wasn't about to discuss things with anyone in the room other than Anke. Vincent closed his eyes and turned his attention towards Talisman. "I really hate to be a bother, but I would prefer this to be a private conversation, if you wouldn't mind." 'Maybe I can avoid eye contact with her, that should make this a little bit easier. It's oddly more comfortable like this.' |
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ANKE l Stormcaller Mansion "Sure we can discuss this somewhere private." Anke said a little unsure of where this conversation was going to go. Vincent seemed a little uneasy and she did't like it, but she would hear what he had to say... it would accomplish her goal of figuring out what he is up to. "I think the library on this floor will be open, how does that sound?" she offered getting up and walking to the door. She reached around Vincent, "we can't ask him to leave." she whispered in his ear, "besides the other's will want in the lounge as well so it would be better to just re-locate ourselves." |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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[Stormcaller Mansion] "I suppose you are right. I saw Fenris earlier, and I would prefer it if no-one wandered in to the conversation at the wrong time." He turned to Talisman. "If you will excuse us then, we should be back shortly." He exited the room with Anke and started heading down the hall. "Listen, I know I've been rather cautious of the distance between us and I apologize for that. If there was one important thing I gathered from my adoptive mother, it was that close relationships with others can be. . messy, when you live life the way I currently do." They came to the door of the library and he opened it, taking a look around as he entered to make sure no-one else was around. "I guess what I would like to say is that you are a wonderful girl, and were things different, I may be inclined to ask you out." His face had gone a faint red for a second before he managed to suppress it. "Maybe I am misinterpreting your feelings and view of me, but in the off chance I am correct, I just want you to know why I act the way I do and keep my distance. She was an empty husk of a woman when she took me in, and ever since she told me about her husband and former skills as a warrior I knew how she ended up that way. Now that I have become part of this group and engraved on the military's most wanted list, the only way I can avoid the same fate as her is to live alone and die alone." |
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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D)
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@Jonathon - I got a few ideas, I just don’t know when to put them into play haha. [Talisman] "I really hate to be a bother, but I would prefer this to be a private conversation, if you wouldn't mind." said Vincent. Talisman turned to Vincent about to reply when Anke spoke up. "Sure we can discuss this somewhere private. I think the library on this floor will be open, how does that sound?" said Anke. "We can't ask him to leave." Anke whispered to Vincent, "Besides the others will want in the lounge as well so it would be better to just re-locate ourselves." Vincent turned to Talisman. "If you will excuse us then, we should be back shortly." said Vincent. “Don’t mind me.†laughed Talisman giving Vincent a small salute. Talisman turned slightly serious. “Good luck.†said Talisman. No sooner did Talisman arrived, the others left. -You might need it- thought Talisman taking another sip of his tea. –I get the feeling that those two are going to get into a complicated argument. But if it doesn’t concern me then I have no reason to include myself. Be best not to anyway. Right now I’m more uncomfortable about staying here; I don’t like staying in one place for too long… plus, my bloodlust as a solider is starting to grow. I wonder if those mercs are still out there, I would like to fight those people that attacked the group a week ago. They would make for good prey. Hm, hm, I should get ready to go meet up with Kota; there is still work to be done.- Spiral markings began revile themselves on Talisman’s arms as he concentrated his magic energy into his arms. The markings turned from a faint image to a clear Spiral running from the back of his hand to his elbow. Talisman couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. He stood near the window staring out into the distance as he felt his fangs grow. Talisman stood with the Spiral markings still on his arms, trying to contain his lust for blood. |
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[Stormcaller Mansion] Vivian: "Shall we head back to the room from wherever we are now? You can lead the way." Fenris: This place is the highest point of the Mansion, so we need to take the stairs. He then looked at Vivian and realised that she was barefooted and was still wearing only her nightgown under the cloaks he had given her. He pulled the cloak that had slipped to cover her and picked her into his arms. Fenris: Maybe we should get you properly dressed first? Not that I'm complaining... He made his way down the stairs and opened the secret passageway, they were in the corridor with the door to their room on the opposite wall. His senses told him that Anke and Vincent had left the room recently and that their "guest" was inside. Fenris: It seems Anke and Vincent have gone somewhere, but our guest Toorop is in. Fenris opened the door and stepped in. Fenris: Good morning and excuse us. He walked through the lounge and into the room Vivian and Anke were using. Once inside he put Vivian back down to the floor. She let the cloaks fall off, apparently having decided to change clothes there and then. Fenris begun blushing madly. Fenris: Well... Umm... I think I'll just wait outside... He slipped quickly out of the room and went to sit down in one of the couches around the firepit The firepit had been burning all the time they had been there, one of the customs in north, it was called guest fire and when they were going to leave they were expected to put it out, as to signal their intentions. |
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[Vivian][Stormcaller Mansion] Fenris picked Vivian since she was still in her nightgown and she was still barefoot. Guess I kind of forgot about that part, Vivian thought. He carried her down the stairs, and Vivian realized that they came out across from the door to the area of the mansion they were staying in. "It seems Anke and Vincent have gone somewhere, but our guest Toorop is in." Fenris said. He went into the room and said a quick good morning to Toorop. He went into the room Vivian was staying in, and put her down. As he put her down, Vivian couldn't catch the cloaks in time, and they fell off of her. Fenris started to blush a bright red. "Well... Umm... I think I'll just wait outside..." He said quickly before he stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him. Vivian sighed when he was out of the room. He must get embarrassed quite easily, Vivian thought, I didn't even mean for the cloaks to fall off, and I still have my nightgown still on... She went over to Anke's suitcase and picked out a simple black skirt and a white blouse to go with it. She found another pair of white stockings to wear with it, and then just polished her Mary Jane shoes a bit and put them on as well. She kept both the amulet and the ring that Fenris had given her on, and looked at the ring for a few seconds and smiled. When she had changed, she came back out of the room. Anke won't mind me using her clothes for now, Vivian thought, She knows that I don't have any for myself at the moment... I can't believe I left everything except Picasso back at the Academy... She went over to the couch Fenris was sitting on and helped get him up. "I want you to come with me to find Anke," Vivian said, "Whatever she's doing now can't be more important then what I, no, what we have to tell her." She took his hand, and led him out of the room. She looked up and down the hallway, trying to see if she could find out where she was. "But where would she be...?" Vivian said. She waited to see if Fenris would have any idea as to where Anke would be. |
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[Talisman] Fenris and Vivian entered the lounge after Vincent and Anke went to the library. Talisman hurried to cancel his flow of magic through his arms and make the Spiral markings fade away. Fenris walked Vivian to her room and came out with his face red sitting on the couch. Talisman nodded his head side-to-side taking a sip of tea. A minute later Vivian came out of her room in a different form of clothing from the morning look she had and walked up to Fenris. "I want you to come with me to find Anke," said Vivian to Fenris. "Whatever she's doing now can't be more important then what I, no, what we have to tell her." Vivian led Fenris out of the lounge and began to look for Anke. Talisman quickly put down his cup of tea near the window and ran after Fenris and Vivian in the hallway. “Hey, wait a minute you two.†ordered Talisman. Talisman muttered a word and pushed off the ground with his feet instantly appearing in front of Fenris and Vivian to stop them. -Phew, I kinda let my magic run wild for a second there- thought Talisman pulling down his headband to shadow his eyes. –I think I may have put a little too much Chi’ into the Shundo’ just now. The Spirals nearly fully showed themselves again from letting my magic run.- “Stay here you two,†said Talisman. “That person you were about to look for is talking with someone right now and they need to be alone at the moment. The guy told me he’d prefer to have a private conversation, so they went off somewhere else, so you two barging in on them is just going to be rude. Take the information any way you see fit but, I’m telling you to leave them as they are right now. Wait till they come back here, then you can tell them whatever you want to, but I'm telling you now’s not the best time.†Talisman walked back to the lounge and walked to a couch near where he set his tea down. Talisman then pulled out two paper charms, muttered a few words and summoned his bag and his sword to him. Talisman’s equipment appeared in his hands as he sat on the couch near the window. He then pulled the sheath off his sword and a sharpening and cleaning kit from his bag and began to clean his sword as he waited for a reply from the others. |