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Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail
✅ Pre-Lostbelt Roleplay / 〚🏡|lecture-hall
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She was currently in a small issue at the moment. One she didn't expect to find herself in, her her ties with her master was gone and now she was lacking a master...she was taking it pretty well.
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Kaguya-hime BOT 2021-12-13 11:16 AM
"What do you mean we are out of a master?! How in the moon is that possible?! We have been prime example if diligent servants and you telling me that our reward is a absence of a master?!" The other Kaguya, Kaguya-hime proper was not taking this well at all as she saw it as a betrayal of trust!
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-13 11:59 AM
And shortly afterwards, Petra wanders in, on an idle stroll through wherever! Passing the pair of ladies, she glances over them and finds her attention drawn, choosing to approach the calm and flustered duo. "Ah, hello! Is something wrong? I'm not sure if I could do anything about it, but no reason not to ask. My name is Petra Rosalie Altland, or just Petra, a Master candidate here!"
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-13 11:59 AM
@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni
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"It's a person, who is this person?" She commented as she turned around to see.. Yep it was someone. "Good day to you Master Candidate Master, me and my snowlady over here is currently lacking a master. She just up and left us. Quite disappointing." She said with a small sigh, The other Kaguya twitching on being called made of snow...even if it was accurate.
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-13 12:32 PM
"Snowlady? Is that some kind of job?" Curtsying at the two in polite greeting with a friendly grin, Petra nodded. "You need a master, then, right? Pretty sure I can take one more... So let's talk together, I'm curious about you~ Even if I can only contract one of you, anyway."
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-13 12:32 PM
@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni
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"Not one, both!" She chimed as she thumb'd in the direction of the other. "She is also me, using a neat spell. Normally I am just one person and her in the back of my mind to-"
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Kaguya-hime BOT 2021-12-13 12:38 PM
That got a bonk from Kaguya-hime on the remark. "And I can call you a parasite but I am above calling you that. But yet we are Caster servant Kaguya-hime, with her being the dominant personality.." She muttered.
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Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni 2021-12-13 12:39 PM
@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-15 2:30 PM
"So you split in two, that means you're twice as powerful, right? Or maybe just that you can do more at once." Petra nodded approvingly with a thoughtful smile. "Either way, that's a cool spell! You're good at magic, aren't you?" Walking closer, the master sat down near the two. "Nice to meet you, Kaguya-hime and Kaguya-hime~ May I call one of you Kagu?"
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-15 2:30 PM
@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni
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Kaguya-hime BOT 2021-12-15 3:19 PM
"I expect to be called by my name proper at the very least, so you may refer to her as such." Kaguya-hime said as she motioned to Kaguya who waved to the side
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"I am the one in charged so any and all nicknames goes to me." She gave a happy clap.
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Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni 2021-12-15 3:20 PM
@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-16 11:04 AM
"That's fine, then. You're Kaguya-hime..." Gesturing at the formal one, she then indicated the original(?). "And you're Kagu~ Hmm... You're strange and interesting. I'm willing to contract you! I'm not sure how that works, however. Do you know?" Smiling, she put out her hand anyway, offering it freely for either of them to take.
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-16 11:04 AM
@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni
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She got in a thinking pose on that. Here was a nice master who looks like she wanted to be her master. The downtime between master's doesn't look that bad after all! "Very well! I shall accept your other and do traditional exchange of pleasantries!" She went and gave Petra a few headpats. She shall be her servant now.
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Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni 2021-12-16 3:06 PM
@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-16 3:11 PM
"I appreciate it!" Grinning warmly at the quick acceptance and returning the gesture, Petra took the Caster's hand without hesitation as well, still winging it but following her impulses and what she knew of the servant system to activate her circuits and pour mana through her hand's grip, sealing the contract as her command seals began to glow! "...Ah, wait, the other one is fine with it too, right?"
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-16 3:11 PM
@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni
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Kaguya-hime BOT 2021-12-16 3:18 PM
That gotten a half hearted shrug from Kaguya-hime. "I am here to assist Chaldea in anyway that I can. I am here for the ride as long as I am my own person. Should I fall for any reason I'll be gone until Kaguya uses her spell again. We are in your care Petra." She too was fine with it as the contract was completed!
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Petra Rosalie Altland BOT 2021-12-16 3:31 PM
"That's good to hear! Now that it's settled, is there anything you like to do? I'm fine with a lot of things, learning about you both will be good." And so the part-fae master, having made two new connections, took a seat nearby as well!
3:36 PM
Offscreen bonding go!
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Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae 2021-12-18 4:27 PM
Not bothering to remake tupper so quick and dirty style A book is left in the hall, one of the intended recipient's known regular stops, with a note sticking out: "Lady Kaguya, my time here is up and I must make my writing short, I am returning this to you. Perhaps we may see each other again, but for now, please accept this Atlas back before someone else takes it. Ran."
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Is sadden she couldn't give her one last hug as a farewell but understands and collects the book once more
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Sakura Matou BOT 2021-12-21 3:27 AM
The lecture hall, a room full of chairs and tables. State of the art tech for teaching students and a purple haired girl who always stayed behind after school to do her homework or read Here. Infact it was her daily routine, take notes, do work, stay behind to finish homework. She tended to stay for around three hours and head home before seven pm. She minded her own business and never tried to stand out. It just wasn't her thing to stand out, even if she wanted she felt it wouldn't do much good either way. Not like she had any friends or what not. So with that, she pulled out her books and laptop and sat in a chair. Her homework session began.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-21 3:31 AM
And her routine was about to change. Little did she know, someone else also uses this lecture hall. Despite it being abandoned most of the time. Sakura was about to meet her. The door to the entrance of the lecture hall would open and there. Footsteps can be heard entering. "Oh my, I wasn't aware this was being used.." A feminine soft voice would echo out from behind the magus, who was it that entered? She would have to look behind to find out.
3:31 AM
@Tlaloc
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Sakura Matou BOT 2021-12-21 3:38 AM
Upon hearing the footsteps, the purple head girl would turn her head. Her deep purple eyes would meet the mysterious girl. She mainly wondered why someone would be here right now unless they forgot something. Unfortunately Sakura is shy and didn't decide to talk. She cowarded down at her homework and tried to act like the girl wasn't there. Now this left one thing, would this girl talk to Sakura? Forcing conversation? This made Sakura nervous as she didn't want to converse. She felt she might be inconveniencing..but someone special to her would always remind her that she wasn't..but that person wasn't here. So Sakura went back to her homework and focused on that instead. Hoping the girl would get what she needed and leave.
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-21 3:44 AM
The girl was quite beautiful. In fact, one might say she looked like a woman straight out of the heian period because of her formal clothing. A long black kimono with a touch of red patterns on the design. Crimson eyes with a soft look on them. And finally a black hair tied up to a bun. On her side was a daisho. A katana and a wakizashi sheathed at her side. Ready to be drawn. She was of japanese descent as inferred by Sakura from her accent and appearance alone. "Ah sorry, I did not mean to disturb you. It is just that I use this room to practice my swordsmanship. My name is Shirakawa Naomi, what is your name? I am a miko/shrine maiden" She would show a bow of respect to the quiet girl. The miko appears to have quite the formal and polite attitude to her. Alongside with a soft smile on her lips. She wasn't shy unlike the girl.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-21 3:45 AM
@Tlaloc
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Sakura Matou BOT 2021-12-21 4:08 AM
This was a fellow Japanese girl, Sakura felt alot more comfortable now but still shy as hell to really give much. Out of respect she stood up and turned to Shirakawa, before leaning forward into a bow. Slowly leaning up Sakura opened her mouth and spoke. "I-i- my name is Sakura Matou. It's nice to meet you Shirakawa san." The busty purple haired girl spoke softly and her face screaming nervousness. She looked at the woman's feet to not look at her directly. Speaking to new people was abit scary, even after everything this interaction was terrifying. After that, she went abit quiet before piping up again. "You sword practice here? I..didn't know. I can leave if you want, I wouldn't want to get in the way." she looked the woman in the eyes with a face of sincerity. Her purple gaze as if she was wasn't actually looking at you despite looking right into your eyes, then she looked at you up and down before her gaze returned to your eyes as if now truly realizing you had a body.
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-21 4:37 AM
Indeed, her fellow countryman. Also in such a place as Chaldea. Nevertheless, Naomi would raise her eye as she heard the name. Matou. One of the founding members of the Holy Grail War set in japan. Next to the Tohsaka and Einzberns. However she chose not to discuss that right now. "Nice to meet you as well Matou-san. I am surprised to see someone beautiful such as you in Chaldea." She complimented the girl, realizing her nervousness. Of course, she took a course of action as to not compliment her too much. Only a little. Matou was quite the girl. "Hai, I practice niten ichi ryu here. You do not need to leave. Although, I will understand if you want. After all you did come here first and probably do not want the sound of me cutting tatami mats.**
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-21 4:38 AM
@Tlaloc
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Sakura Matou BOT 2021-12-22 12:09 AM
Upon being called beautiful, Sakura sorta locked up and blushed. Raising her knuckles to her lips not knowing how to respond. Though it did cause her to smile abit. "Thank you Shirakawa san. I'm glad you think I'm beautiful." she bowed once more and shook her head with a smile. "I wouldn't want to get in the way or distract you. Niten Ichi Ryu requires considerable amounts of concentration. Me being in the room may hinder your talent." she spoke with more confidence, seemingly starting to warm up to the lady before her.
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-22 8:01 PM
"I am merely stating the truth, Matou-san. And regarding my concentration. As a matter of fact. You being here allows me to hone my concentration. If I cannot focus my swordsmanship while one person is in the room. It means I have not been doing enough empty mind. In short, there is no need to leave." She explained to the magus with a humble smile. She does have a point. It would help her concentration much.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-22 8:01 PM
@Tlaloc
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Sakura Matou BOT 2021-12-23 3:48 PM
"truth...I see. I should get back to my studies. I'll be here not disturbing you, miss Shirakawa san. Thank you for calling me..beautiful." she pushed her hair behind her ear and bowed. Heading back to her desk and sitting down, resuming her studies so she could practice her technique in piece.
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-24 6:08 AM
"There is no need to thank me Matou-san. After we finished our daily schedules. You do not mind if I invite you to my room for a cup of tea?" She extends an invitiation to the young woman. The miko smiled softly.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-24 6:08 AM
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She was sitting in one of the chairs in the lecture hall, with a small plate of food. She had stuck into the cafeteria and grabbed some of the good-looking food and stayed away from the horror that was Gawain's cooking. She grabbed a piece of the food on her plate a ate it, yep it at least wasn't the horror that was Gawain's cooking. When was the last time she ate? Let alone decent food and not rations? She shook her head slightly and continue to eat. No one was here right now, so it was quiet, which was how Fie liked it.
1:26 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-28 8:36 AM
Unfortunately, things do change from time to time, and this was one of those days. Fie's sharp ears would pick up the sound of the door being opened by itself. Revealing a stranger standing there who promptly entered shortly. On her sides was a daisho. A katana and a wakizashi. Dressed in a crimson multilayered black red kimono. The woman has crimson eyes and black hair. Complimenting her atire that looks like straight out of a kabuki theatre costume. Although, one can tell. It was real. "Oh my, i was not aware people use this quite often.."
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-28 8:36 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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She let out a small sigh as she heard the door being opened. So much for eating her food in quiet. Oh well, maybe this person wouldn't be annoying. She turned her head to look at the person that had just entered the lecture hall. It was obvious to Fie that it was another master Candidate and not a Servant. Her eyes would glance over the weapons this master carried at her side before returning her attention to them. "Neither was I... I just came here to eat in silence." She picked up another piece of food on the plate and put it into her mouth chewing lightly before swallowing. She glanced over at Naomi curious as to why she was here.
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2021-12-28 12:03 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2021-12-31 4:51 AM
The woman was carrying a sort of rolled tatami mat. Which meant two things. Either she came here to train or came here to sleep. The answer? It is definitely the former. After all, every master is provided with a personal private room. There was no need to sleep in such a place. Her eyes shifted to Fie as she walked towards her. "Then, you do not mind if I also use this place to train my Niten Ichi Ryu?"
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2021-12-31 4:51 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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Fie titled her head slightly, why did she need permission from her to use this place? Fie didn't owe it. She was simply just here to eat. Her eyes wondered to the Tatami mat Naomi was carrying, she wondered what it was like to sleep on it. Probably would be nice, definitely better than the ground or floor. "Go ahead, I don't owe the place, I'm just here to eat in peace and quiet. I'll be leaving once I'm done." So she continued to eat her food, there was no change in the place she was eating at.
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2021-12-31 2:13 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2022-01-01 8:36 AM
"Ah, speaking of which. What is your name, miss?" Naomi asked as she would walk near the board and calmly displace the teacher's desk to the corner before beginning to place her folded tatami mat. Afterwards she would unsheath her blades. The wakizashi and the katana, and began to breath, inhaling and exhaling deeply as she started to channel outer energies to the inner energy within with her breathing and walking. If Fie was knowledgable enough. She might notice what the miko was doing. Otherwise, it looks like a typical warm up.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2022-01-01 8:36 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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"Shouldn't you give your name first before asking someone for theirs?" She replied to Naomi as she watched Naomi move the desk to the corner and lay out her mat. She ate more of the food she had as Naomi started inhaling and exhaling, a technique that Fie held no reaction to. "It's Fie though. "
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2022-01-02 1:09 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2022-01-07 4:17 AM
"Ah, gomen. My name is Shirakawa Naomi. I am a shrine maiden of Susanoo no Mikoto. And a practitioner of the Niten Ichi Ryu made by Shinmen Musashi." The shrine maiden would then bow to Fie as a sign fo respect while also an apology for asking for her name without really saying her own. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Fie-san."
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2022-01-07 4:17 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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She placed her food to the side and stood up before she began to bow as well, Fie had manners. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well Naomi-san." She sat back down after bowing and picked up her food and resumed eating. She definitely didn't give off vibes of a talkative person unless the topic of conversation interested her. Not to say she wasn't interested in what Naomi practiced, but rather she was more focused on her food at the moment.
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2022-01-07 6:00 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2022-01-11 7:20 AM
"So Fie-san, what exactly is your occupation here? Are you a magus like the rest or something else? Chaldea has a lot of diversity after all. Mixed bloods, Demon Hunters, Mages from various institutions and finally, What is that again? Ah, the Holy Church yes." Naomi addressed the ninja as she went off to set up her training dummies. Afterwards she would unsheath both of her blades and begin to move at a rather quick rate.
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2022-01-11 7:25 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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"My occupation here? That's... A strange question to ask. I'm just a master here at Chaldea, of course, outside of chaldea I'm the heir to a clan of Shinobi, so I guess the answer to your question is, my occupation is a kunoichi. Also, I'm just a human, not a mixed blood or anything special." She finished her food and cleaned up her plate and stood up. She moved over to the trash can and threw it away, it was disposable material. She returned to her seat and continued to watch Naomi, guess you could say her interest was peaked a little.
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2022-01-13 5:08 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2022-01-16 6:49 AM
"What? Huh! Shinobi exists?! Even to this day!" Naomi was surprised to the point she paused to Fie, her eyes blinked in delight, to think that greatest myth of Japan being solved right in front of her eyes. The legendary ninja that served samurai, one of them in front of her eyes "Ah, gomen. I was just.. surprised."
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2022-01-16 6:49 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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"Mhm... Shinobi still exist, there is one that's summoned as a servant here and Hattori Hanzo was in the China singularity. So yeah." She didn't see it as a big deal, there was a lot of things that still existed in this world. She raised an eyebrow at Naomi. "Is it really that surprising?"
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2022-01-16 1:49 PM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Naomi Shirakawa BOT 2022-01-21 8:53 AM
"Still, I would presume they exist back then, but to think some still exist in this day and age. It is definitely an honor to meet one in person. Considering the nature of your profession. I would assume it is, how do you say this? Not quite sociable." Naomi asked with a hint of excitement in her voice. "Ah, well.. yes. We know samurais existed but the existence of shinobi is one thing."
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Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria 2022-01-21 8:53 AM
@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel
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She didn't know how to respond to someone saying it was an honor to meet her. She didn't do social interactions much so Naomi was right on that part. She gave a small nod to answer Naomi's question. "Yeah... I guess you could say that." She still didn't consider it a big deal but she summed it up to positions. She, as a ninja didn't see the big deal while Naomi saw it as surprising to know shinobis existed.
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Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel 2022-01-25 12:51 AM
@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 5:36 PM
Lingering in the lecture hall, Scathach browsed trough the various tomes collected by Chaldea, looking each and every one of them over with some curiosity... They were quite intriguing- though nothing she didn't already know.
5:39 PM
@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 5:42 PM
"...Teacher." The young woman made her presence known quietly, as to not startle or disturb the far more experienced being, her hand gripping her spear as she watched the Witch. She was on guard this time.
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 5:47 PM
". . . You're late. Considering the circumstances however, I will consider you to be excused. I am sorry for your loss, however know that you will one day see her again." With that the woman closed the book shut, her eyes turning to Desponia and resting on her for a few long moments. "I suppose we could begin training, a distraction might do you good."
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 5:49 PM
"My apologies... I didn't realise it would happen so soon." She glanced to the side, but... Despite her being occupied in her head, she still looked to be at the ready.
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 5:52 PM
". . . Experiencing loss is never easy. Do not let it distract you from your goals however. Lingering on the pain will bring little more than ruin and rage. Learn to control these emotions and not let them overshadow your mind." With that the woman placed the book back on the shelf before turning to Desponia. And... A runic symbol briefly appeared in the spot she was standing on! Wis Save @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 5:55 PM
"--!" It appeared she took the advice from yesterday to heart, and as soon as the symbol appeared she had vaulted herself off to the side. With no time to even feel the emotion, she buried it deep and went to focus!
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 6:02 PM
"Good attempt. However, you fixated too much on my form and prepared for a physical assault when approaching. You didn't pay attention to what laid below you." Scathach remarked, taking a step forward just as Desponia felt her body grow stiff. She was held in place! "Mental weakness will be exploited by your enemies. Even a moment of relaxation- a single slip up... It can lead to your doom. In this case, you did not expect that the attack could come from below." With that the woman leaned down, turning the girl's head to look at the floor. Her finger trailed along the edges of the now faded rune... "See? I left marks on the floor for you to watch out for. They were faint, however if you were careful in your approach you would have spotted them. We have yet much to learn." With that, she ceased concentrating on the spell and freed the woman.
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 6:05 PM
Despoina gasped for breath, her lungs having been frozen with the rest of her for a moment as she gazed at the witch. "That was... Something I had been meaning to ask you about..."
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 6:08 PM
"Ask away."
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 6:11 PM
"My family... We were once mages. We used magecraft alongside our physical prowess to achieve our goals, but... A few generations ago we left magecraft to the wayside. I have always been told it is an undeserved shortcut to strength... I've always believed that, but recently... I saw that it can do more than that. I wanted to know... What your opinions on such things are." (edited)
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 6:18 PM
". . . Magic can be used to bolster one's strength yes. It can be used just as a weapon... Perhaps the best way to describe it is a tool. A spear. One can use it to extend their reach, ensure their strikes can penetrate even the most durable of armours or..." With that she closed her eyes. "As a crutch, using it to make themselves more dangerous without a clue. Like anything, magecraft is what you make of it."
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-01 7:53 PM
". . . It may be used as something other than a crutch... How do you use it, teacher?"
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Scáthach, Witch of Dún Scáith BOT 2022-08-01 9:35 PM
"I use runes. They have many uses, from reinforcing your armour to mending your wounds. They can be used to amplify and extend your abilities further when it becomes necessary as well as counteract influence of other effects such as mind control and spells."
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Despoina Marpesia Nicolo BOT 2022-08-02 1:10 PM
". . . I see. They are the same as any other weapon, something to be mastered... It is a work in its own right." As much as she didn't want to admit it... It seemed to her that her sisters were onto something. Maybe Magecraft was a worthwhile pursuit after all.
1:10 PM
"I have much to learn."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 9:09 PM
Thus, the Duke of Wu stepped in alongside the Executor, heading towards the so called archives. "Now, welcome to the lecture hall! I do like to spend a good portion of my time here, as you may find. The archives should have everything you are looking from: our initial rayshift to the town of Fuyuki, our adventures in the region of Indonesia; our time during the Revolutionary France, the journey on my homeland China, though unfortunately I wasn't there. Germania, where I was summoned. Tartarus, the hellish tower on modern day Turkey; a side adventure in the South East sea as well, Enniashe, perhaps the most infamous of all, and then, the final confrontation in the Temple of Time."
9:09 PM
"Any questions? I can fill you on the details of the last 4." @Violet
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 9:16 PM
She looked around. Things around here were probably fuller than they were when she'd first arrived here... "...So that much happened..." She fell to silence. ...In truth, she felt a little angry. Jealous, even. She'd been forced to stay frozen thanks to some...sort of oversight from the staff in general. And humanity had been saved without her. But at the same time... The idea that the mission had been completed was enough to pacify her. "I would like to hear your experiences, if possible."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 9:26 PM
Nodding and smiling, at the same time he was picking up some reports to read, he began relating his story. "I was first summoned at the Germania singularity, at the beginning of the expansion of the Roman Empire on the zone. the perpetrator, who we thought to be the King of Mages, had decided to put his operation on motion by putting Holy Grails on points in history with great importance for mankind. In this case, it had caused the king of the Jotunn, Thyrm, and her kin to reappear, sending it all into a mini-ice age and being quite the hassle to face. Cold weather, frost giants as far as the eye could see, constant invasions, frost birds even! A nightmare, but Chaldea prevailed. We defeated Thyrm and her legions." "Of course, unfortunately I wasn't there at the time of the proceedings. In the meanwhile, I was busy dealing with a micro-singularity. Tartarus, a tower that had appeared in Turkey, filled to the brim of dancing shadows and heroic spirits of Greek mythology. All seemingly maddened, as in a frenzy. One by one, the floors were cleared. I faced the hero Hektor with the Caster Medea, even, in case you know those names. However, it was at the end that we found the perpetrator. It was a hard long fought battle, and we almost didn't make it, but with perseverance and faith, we managed to do the impossible." He smiles, wide open "I don't mean to brag, but by the impossible, I mean we made Lucifer submit. The Light Bringer, the Adversary, the fallen angel. Impressive, huh?"
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 9:30 PM
She paid close attention to Taigong's every word. Nodding, making her interest clear by the fixation of her eyes upon him. She seemed rather impressed at his final statement- though also reflexive. "The fallen angel..." "An admirable thing to succeed at." "...I can imagine it might've been difficult."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 9:40 PM
"Indeed. A shame you could not hear Amadeus' performance. It overshadowed that of her trumpets, even." "In any case... Once that case was over, we proceeded towards the singularity of Enniashe. The entirety of Central Europe, consumed by the Dead Apostle Ancestor, the Forest of Enniashe, its population turned into ghouls and bloodsuckers. I tell you, one of the worst experiences. Casting magecraft could kill you from the inside out, quite literally, and the Forest would never truly leave you alone. Not to mention its undead and Berserkers were truly rough to face. Though we have the help of the Holy Church and... What was she called? One of the Lords of the Clock Tower? Yeah, that. In any case, we worked with what we were given. I assure you, do not mention Dracula around here lightly. Most of the staff can't sleep since the incident™️." <- That was a lie. Not that Beatriz knew for sure. "We lost some comrades along the way. I..." ... He looks at the side, almost dejected.
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 9:42 PM
"Dracula, hm?" She kept a thoughtful stance for a moment, before catching his look. "...Did you lose some of importance to you?"
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 9:49 PM
"Ah? No, I did not. Well, unfortunately Caster Medea was among the fallen. I did respect her as a fellow colleague, and she fought alongside me as well against the Morning Star." "It's just... While I was investigating and defeating Koschei the Deathless, I met... Someone from my past. Someone who I did not part in the best of terms. I gave up something that I never thought would hurt me so much, and I still feel it to this day. That open wound on my heart, if I can call it that." Saddened, as if thinking of that was not his most favorite of topics.
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 9:53 PM
"I see." "An acquaintance from your time?" "...It sounds like a rather painful meeting, either way." "I can imagine it...wouldn't have been very pleasant." "Friend or Foe...it's especially personal in circumstances like those, is it?"
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 9:58 PM
"... She was an enemy to be defeated, and I had a duty to perform. We followed our hearts, and this is the result of such actions. It is what it is."
9:59 PM
"From where I come, we say that 'spilled water will not come back to the tray'. Funny, considering it came from me."
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:02 PM
"...." She looked down, reflecting and thinking of the correct words. An awkward, small moment of silence before her mouth opened once more. "Sometimes we must commit terrible acts to keep the peace." That was something she believed in. "...It doesn't vindicate us, and it's hard to confront it." "But the right thing isn't always easiest to do." "Sacrifices must be had." "There...are no heroes without sin."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:13 PM
"Ha, funny you say that, what with the literal Saints walking around here." At least that brought his mood up, somehow.
10:15 PM
"However, it's precisely Enniashe what showed me why I disagree with your statement, Beatriz Luna. The end, sometimes, does not justify the means. I might've thought differently before, but not anymore."
10:15 PM
"We committed a terrible mistake."
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:16 PM
Her attention perked up. She was curious about what he was to say. "Oh?"
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:23 PM
"While we were dealing with a troublesome Dead Apostle in Enniashe, something went wrong. The DA escaped in a submarine. One of the masters, whose name I will not say, commanded their Servant to use their Noble Phantasm to stop them from escaping. And it hit right in the spot." "Issue however." "Is that it was one of those, nuclear submarines, of this modern age. What do you think happened next?"
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:26 PM
Her eyes widened for a moment. "...Nuclear fallout."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:31 PM
"And all the implications it brings. It was dark times I assure you. Needless to say, we did take care of it as best as it could. But hope it serves as a reminder of what 'the end justifies the means' may degenerate into, without proper restrain."
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:33 PM
Looked up, closing her eyes. And, despite how long it might've been between these events and now. ...She prayed to god the same. "...Even still." "...I have never said the ends justified the means, Taigong." "All I have said is-" "There are no heroes without sin." "...." "At least it has been taken care of the best of your abilities."
10:33 PM
"We fight something larger than ourselves." "These things...are simply nightmares we must live with."
10:33 PM
"...Or, well." "Fought."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:36 PM
"I do suppose. In either way, we fought our battles. The Deathless was given death by my hand, and the Grail was recovered." "With that, we began our assault against the King of Mages, King Solomon, and his 72 Demon God Pillars, the Ars Goetia. Bastards were tricky ones I assure you, no matter what you brought agaisnt them, they refused to die."
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:36 PM
"...To be expected as familiars sent by the lord himself, I suppose."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:38 PM
"Our comrades fought as best as we could... And reaching what we thought to be the Grand Caster, the proper Solomon arrived to our side to help us in the nick of time. He... performed a great sacrifice. One that words don't simply explain." "For the one that incinerated humanity was one of the Beasts, the Beast of Pity, Goetia. A creation of his, which we ended up fighting to the end. We lost great men and women in those battles... But eventually, with our wits, we managed to bring down the Beast, and save humanity. This brings us to the current day."
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Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT 2022-08-11 10:38 PM
"Did you like that story?"
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:43 PM
She nodded, finally. "I did." "Thank you very much." "Hearing of the exploits of Chaldea's staff, even after calamity..." "...It fills me with peace."
10:44 PM
"I appreciate your assistance, Taigong."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:46 PM
"I am glad to be of assistance, then."
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 10:48 PM
"I will look around the archives, just for further clarification but..." "...I appreciate your efforts, the same." "Yours and everyone else's within Chaldea."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 10:59 PM
"And as long as you don't give up, the same will be held of you."
11:00 PM
"Thankfully, we still have work to do, where you can prove your worth."
11:03 PM
"Turns out, a Demon Pillar didn't like how that story did end. So there is now a Micro-Singularity in the British Isles, where the Clock Tower Lords reign as divinities."
11:03 PM
"Exciting, isn't it?"
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 11:09 PM
"Is that so?" "That sounds...quite bothersome, really." "Mages ruling like gods...disgusting."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 11:15 PM
"Haha, then you see Chaldea's view on the issue." "In any case, after this visit, I plan to join my master and see these 'God Lords' by myself. I do take pride in my mastery of the Taoist arts, mind you."
11:15 PM
"What will you do, in your case?"
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 11:16 PM
"...Hm." "On my own and in my current state...I might not be of much use." "...I suppose I have no choice but to stick around here some time and train back to form."
11:17 PM
I got metroided
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 11:24 PM
"If you need weaponry, Monta might be your man to go. He has a knack to crafting things. Personally, if you help training use my services instead of Mr Trimegistos." ✨
11:24 PM
"But in any case, back to track, here is what we came for."
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Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT 2022-08-11 11:24 PM
And Taigong leaves the reports in a table.
11:24 PM
There's a shitton of 'em.
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 11:30 PM
Once more, she nodded. "Thank you for the advice." She looked down at the reports and- . She sighed, in a mildly exasperated manner. "Let's get reading."
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Taigong Wang (Jiang Ziya) BOT 2022-08-11 11:36 PM
"Haha, I take you're not a reading person, are you?" He said, as he already opened some of them, and started to be marking for whatever he was researching on 'em.
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Beatriz Luna BOT 2022-08-11 11:51 PM
"I am-" "Although it's always tiring to do it for work."
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 9:43 AM
Having had some time to return to Chaldea once again, Theano took some time to settle in and read for a little while. She had just finished making her Bible, a good enough a weapon to go on without much of a problem. Taking out her phone, she typed out a short message to her teacher, informing her of her location. She'd go to her room but... Frankly, this probably was a more fitting place to sit down and relax for a while. Considering how empty it was at the moment at least.
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Ciel was now making her way down the hallway. She had spent more time talking to the Church representatives, the Burial Agency, including Narbareck and even a few of her contacts, including a dead apostle who made curry. Honestly, it was a lot of work and very troublesome. Part of her missed going out on the field of battle but as of now, she could leave that to the others in Chaldea. Speaking of the others in Chaldea, as well as the Church, Ciel had gotten a message from one of her students, Fee. The girl was a fast learner and did seem to have potential. Ciel just hoped that she wouldn't end up like Chris or Noel. Honestly, this was a welcome break compared to everything else she had done. The blue hair girl would then enter the lecture room and spot Fee. "Fee, how are you doing today. Is your black key bible done?" as she grabbed her glasses with one hand and pushed it up against her face to get it back into position.
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 11:45 AM
"Teacher." The girl nodded a little, smiling towards Ciel before closing her book. Then, without much hesitation she reached to her belt, taking a book out and unfurling its pages. Sending a little bit of magical energy into it's pages... She pulled out a collection of three pages and gripped the Black Keys tightly. With that? She threw the flurry of keys towards Ciel's feet to show off her technique. It was shoddy but at the same time- not bad considering the time she had spent learning it. "I am doing just fine. I have managed to handle some problems regarding my servant and finally got the word back from the church in regards to the matter of my membership. I have been given an official green light and inducted properly." With that Theano relaxed a little before merely letting out a sigh. "Truthfully, having some time to relax in Chaldea is quite pleasant. I have been quite active in the latest singularity." @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu
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Being called teacher was a bit strange. Usually Ciel was called Senpai. Still she didn't mind, she was technically her teacher. Ciel would then watch as her student grabbed out her bible and manifested a number of black keys. Ciel could tell these weren't regular black keys but the enhance ones. These black keys weren't easy to build, they required much resources and time. In addition, one would have to connect to these black keys in a spiritual level in order to use them. The Burial Agent would then be met by another surprise. Several black keys landed near her feet. It wasn't perfect but the fact that she had gotten this far in such a short period of time showed just how dedicated and talented she was. Ciel would place her hands on her hips and make a slight surprised expression. "I must say, I am impressed by how quickly you have grown and learned in a short amount of time." said Ciel in an approving tone. Ciel then listened to everything that Theano stated. She would nod her head a few times, acknowledging her words while processing it all. "Glad to hear your doing well. As for the servants, that is something you will probably be doing often. As for you joining the Church, we should hold a party, perhaps something with a lot of spicy food. It would be a good way to spend the free time we currently have." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 1:45 PM
"I am happy to hear you think so. I've spent a lot of time in the Virtual Simulation practicing first with knives and then with Black Keys. Ultimately it helped me better understand the throwing technique. I believe I will end up using Black Keys as my weapon of choice I master the throwing technique you've taught me. Granted, I've had some wonderful teachers between you and Eric." Theano noted. "In regards to a party... I can't say I'm a very... Party-esque person however I'm willing to give it a try. Especially if there will be spicy food. Chaldean field rations grow extremely stale very quickly. Even when you add ghost pepper extract..." With that Theano let out a soft sigh, shaking her head before glancing towards Ciel for a few long moments. "Still, I've had a question for you. Less one as a Teacher and more well-- For you. For... Advice going forward I suppose. Would it be fine if I asked it?"
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It seemed that Fee had been hard at work and it was now paying off. This would result in Ciel giving an approving smile. She was a bit surprised that Erik was teaching her as well but she didn't disapprove. "Your constant training is paying off. We should go to the field one day and see it in action, after all that is the whole point of you training. I am also glad to hear your learning from a different number of sources. Though I am curious, what has he taught you? The way he fights is very different from your style or mine." The Burial Agent then listened as Fee explained she wasn't a party person but would give it a shot due to Chaldea rations. Ciel would look a bit away, her head tilted a bit up as she scratched her cheek. "Chaldea rations are a bit lackluster, even when you use sauce. Perhaps we could get a servant to make something better. We do have a number of servants who are known for cooking. As for the party, it won't be that many people, just some members from the Church and anyone you want to invite. We will bring a number of different spicy dishes. I myself will be bringing all sorts of curry." Her student seemed to have one additional question. The fact that she wasn't asking her as a student to a teacher did make Ciel curious. Advice going forward? The blue hair girl would raise an eyebrow. "Ask away, I will do my best to guide you." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 2:22 PM
"Erik has primarily been teaching me the basics of combat. He is more experienced than be so I've been able to use some of his tips to further my training when still getting a feel for the early parts of my training." She noted before smiling. "His style is very different, admittedly I see some benefit in fighting hand to hand, I am considering trying it myself sometime though I'll never be able to match his brawn... I am considering using him as a training dummy for some of my tactics. After all, someone like him fits the type of many servants. If I can simply grow fast enough to outpace them, keeping short distance allows me to maximize my damage as well as keep them on their toes better than using a bow." "As for the party, that sounds for the best. I suppose we can invite my sister- if she cares enough to come at least. As for my question..." Theano paused for a moment before finally, rising a hand to rub her temples. "You're the last person I'm asking for advice for this situation. It's about a Tattoo. I've been given it by Veronique and had the blessing to keep it from Alex but it was... Well, is a gift he had given to her to celebrate their... Failed relationship. Two dragons courting one another. Frankly I'm not sure if I should keep the design or change it, it feels awkward on one hand and disrespectful on the other."
2:22 PM
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Ciel would let out a small smirk when Fee said she was planning on using him as a training dummy. A picture of Erik t-posing while standing still as Fee threw black keys at him entered Ciel mind. The Burial Agent knew that this wasn't going to be the actual case but she couldn't get the image out of her head. Though she would then focus back on what Fee was saying. "I see, hit and run tactics. If you can keep shooting him while he cannot reach you, you will eventually defeat him. Though be careful with this tactic when employing it versus servants. Servants have all sorts of tricks and abilities to get around them. Do you have any way of seeing a servant when they are in spirit form?" asked Ciel as she remembered when she encountered an enemy Cu who had managed to escape right under her. If at that time she had a method to see him, she would have saved Chaldea much trouble. She didn't want Fee to repeat the same mistake she had made. "Very well, I will start asking the other church members in Chaldea to show up as well. Their aren't that many of us but perhaps that is for the best. We could also bring our servants if we wish. I think Jeanne could use some time to socialize." said Ciel as she felt Jeanne had been spending way too much time training. Ciel eye brows would raise when she first heard the question before she then put her hand on her chin and think about it. The Burial Agent knew a few things about getting a tattoo. "Some people who get Tattoo see it as a bookmark in their point of life. This Tattoo for example would represent the time that Vee and Alex were together, that short special time the two of them had for each other. By carrying that tattoo, you acknowledge that it was a thing at a certain point in time. I know this isn't directly answering your question but is it perhaps helping?" @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 3:03 PM
"I do not. Not at the moment at least." She noted before humming. "I have my own servants for that sort of a scenario, however I do wish to patch that flaw in my skillset for certain. Granted I am not too sure how I will achieve it but... I'm sure I will find a way. Now, in regards to my servants. I'm not too sure which one of them would be a good idea to invite. I know one thing for certain-- I'm keeping Berserker as far away from the party as possible. She is likely to cause more trouble than she's worth..." Frankly, she still didn't know how she felt about commanding someone she looked up to. "Hm... I suppose that's one way to look at it however at the same time I've been the person to encourage Asteria and Veronique to... Uh... Get together towards the end. Something which I didn't quite tell Alex. As such it feels just a little like rubbing the wound in to keep it really. Still, I had been considering modifying it a bit. Still keeping the two dragons while making the design less suggestive of their closer partnership. Still... Thank you for advice."
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"Using your own servant is a good way to patch this weakness out. But how about I give you a gift to help solve this problem. Think of it as a reward for making it this far, this quickly." said Ciel a she then took out a ring of spell storing. She would then cast a number of spells in it. "Here, this is a ring of spell storing. I have put a number of spells in it. A healing word, a hunter mark, silvery barbs and a see invisibility spell. These spells should give you some flexibility when it comes to combat. Though each of these spells can only be used once. After which, the ring will have to be returned to me or another caster to put a spell in it again." said Ciel as she would then offer the ring to Fee. "I can understand the logic behind that choice. I think I will have to do the same thing with Avenger. Lancer on the other hand has already rayshifted, so they may not be able to attend." said Ciel as she thought about her other servants. She honestly want to get to know Lancer a bit better. It seemed the tattoo was now tangled up in all sorts of webs. It almost sounded like an entire civil war would break out because of this. While Fee did thank her for her advice, Ciel still wanted to offer one last bit of advice. "There isn't a simple solution to this, is there? A damn if you do and a damn if you don't situation. What do you think Vee would want? Knowing her, if Alex found it offensive, she would tell you to change it, don't you agree?" @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 3:28 PM
". . ." Theano blinked a few times before quietly nodding. "I appreciate the gift, I really do. I will put it to good use going forward. That and ensure no church official sees it. I doubt they'd take too kindly to heretical magic being used by a new recruit." She noted before putting the ring on her finger, looking it over with some curiosity before nodding with a smile. "In regards to the Tattoo though... He didn't take offense. He encouraged me to keep it. Which is perhaps what bothers me the most in some ways. I would have much rather had returned it to him but seeing it was a gift from my late sister... Well. Veronique was aloof. To her this tattoo was likely something she treasured for her own experiences but it just feels wrong to keep it in this form. It is a memento, however it feels like something that their ki--..." She paused, glancing off to the side before biting her lower lip. ". . . Yeah. It doesn't feel right for a sister to wear something like this. As much as I loved her, I don't feel right keeping a connection to her love life, be it former or not being kept this way. Even if Alex doesn't see it that way. It seems paramount to intrusion to their memories together for better or for worse."
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"Aye, your not a burial agent member, which means you need to follow the rules of the Church. Though while you are in Chaldea you are granted some freedom. Speaking of heresies, which heresy extermination do you plan to specialize in? The two most popular ones are fighting mages or fighting dead apostles. Though their are some others that focus on other things, like demons and so forth." asked Ciel as she wondered how far Fee had planned ahead. None of these enemies were meant to be taken likely. "Perhaps he views the tattoo in the same way I described earlier. Tell me though, what will you do with the Tattoo if Vee returns as a heroic spirit?" asked Ciel as she wondered if Fee had even thought about that? Asteria seemed confident that it was only a matter of time before Vee returned to Chaldea as a heroic spirit. @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 3:47 PM
". . . I do not have an exact goal in mind just yet. However having seen the dangers of Ennaishe and... Seeing the damage that can be done to the world trough machinations of Dead Apostles I believe that I will be facing them. This is the reason why I desired to learn how to use Black Keys. I might not have been there but..." Theano paused, her gaze drifting off to the side. She seemed to get a little more distant. "I've kept an eye on all the reports and feeds even while staying here in post-thawing recovery. Granted the current singularity is making my already low opinion of magi plummet even further." ". . ." Theano remained perfectly still for a few long moments as if in thought. "I doubt she will but if she does..." The girl bit her lower lip. "I'm not sure I'll be able to look her in the eyes in the first place. Not after seeing her die in front of me."
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Ciel would curse Einnaishe singularity. Everyone was now starting to think this was the power of a Dead Apostle Ancestor. Sure it had open people eyes to the threat that were dead apostles but it also caused them to far over estimate their strength. "The Forest was a dead apostle powered up by the grail and used as Goetia pawn to further his plans. In the regular timeline, I defeated the forest by myself. Had it actually gotten the grail without Goetia interference, it would have simply stated underground for a long time. Speaking of Dead Apostles, did I ever tell you about my first hunt?" Ciel then watched as Fee had a hard time answering her question. "Sounds like you have much thinking to do. While I personally don't think that Vee will return, it's best if you do mentally prepare yourself for her coming back. And if she does come back, you should also prepare yourself to lose her again. She will also most likely be changed as well. I don't enjoy being the one to tell you but I feel you should be prepared." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 4:05 PM
". . . I already lost my sister, Teacher. Even if she comes back, she is little more than a slave to a fate of her own making. Truthfully, I'd much rather live with the thought that maybe she is fine despite it than have an answer." "I'm not talking about the Forest Itself. I'm talking about it's agents in Genoa... Before it got blown up. Being capable of taking on both a servant and an experienced master... It's a feat, that much is for certain. They are a threat, a big one at that considering how sadistic they can often be." With that the girl perked up, glancing towards Ciel with a look of interest. "You haven't actually. I'd be curious to hear about it."
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"Regardless, you should still prepare yourself and use that knowledge to think about what to do with the tattoo. I will no longer bother your about this subject. I too would like to believe that she is at peace now." said Ciel as she knew the anguish of immorality, of having to keep on fighting and fighting. It was a fate far worse then death. "Ah yes, those Dead Apostles. Most Dead Apostles don't become that strong. Yes, their are Dead Apostles who are at that level but they are rare and will often be in far smaller numbers. But you are still correct, they are indeed a threat. Let me ask you a question Fee, consider this a pop quiz. What is the most threatening thing about a Dead Apostle?" said Ciel as she used one finger to push her glasses against the top of her nose. "On my first hunt by myself, I was sent to India to go after a Dead Apostle. It took me a long time to track him down as he didn't really have any minions. Though I eventually did find out where he was hiding. When I got to him, this Dead Apostle didn't fight back against me, he simply made one request. To eat the Curry that he had prepared and then I could deliver judgement on him. Upon tasting the curry and finding out that he didn't really harm anyone, I decided to spare him and get him to work for the Church. He now works as an informant of the Church and only drinks what ever blood he needs to survive, supplied by the Church."
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 4:41 PM
". . . That's... A really odd dead apostle." Theano noted, just a little bewildered to hear such a wild story from her teacher. For a moment she considered if she was actually testing her before merely letting out a soft sigh. "I suppose if he isn't doing any harm there is no need to put him down. Granted it does feel like an odd exception, I was led to believe that lust for blood drives dead apostles insane." "In regards to their biggest threat, would that be their capability to reproduce extremely quickly? If I'm correct I believe that Dead Apostles are best compared to a plague, needing to be surgically exterminated to prevent it's spread. Which exposes people tasked with it to the danger as well."
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"Yes, he is a one of kind. He believes he can get curry to replace his need for blood. As much as I love Curry, I am pretty sure his plan isn't going to go anywhere. But yes, most dead apostles when they are turned lose a bit of their humanity and when combined with their lust for blood makes them go insane." said Ciel as she nodded in agreement with Fee. "And yes, you are correct about that. They can be considered like a virus in that regard but their is one large difference, a central command. When you are turned into a dead apostle, you are under the command of the person who turned you into a dead apostle. If that person is under command of someone else as well, then your under their command. It is like a pyramid scheme. Though if you kill the vampire in charge, you suddenly have a large number of vampires without a leader. So, your job as an Executor is to clean them up but you may encounter some dead apostles who have just been recently turned and haven't attacked anyone. What do you do with these ones?" asked Ciel as she was curious to hear Fee answer. Would she answer like Chris, or perhaps like Noel, maybe an answer like Mario or perhaps something new all together.
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 5:02 PM
". . ." The girl paused for an extended moment, her eyes fixated upon Ciel. She seemed to stop and pause for a long period of time before finally... She spoke. "I hope this isn't some kind of a test, teacher as my answer might prove to be quite unorthodox considering church routine. While yes, I understand the threats of one losing their humanity I do believe there is more that goes on in beyond it, something I think only further got solidified in my mind by what you told me just now." *With that Theano glanced off to the side. She seemed unsure for just a moment before continuing. "I would let them live, though not without monitoring their actions. See if they are capable of functioning without harming others and if so, provide them with the blood they need. Ultimately Dead Apostles, no matter how problematic they might be are powerful and power is always useful. Additionally if I may say so... I don't believe anyone would choose to grasp at that power by themselves. In other terms, they are just as much victims as these slain by the Dead Apostles that made them. I think there is a strength to be respected to fight against one's very nature for something they believe to be right."
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". . . I don't know if this is an idealistic point of view, however it is one that I believe in at the current moment." @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu
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"If a disease cannot be eliminated fully, there is no harm in quarantining these affected by it until a cure is found. Should they be no harm to others around them that is."
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Ciel would give a neutral look at Fee. She would stay silent and continue to give a neutral look to her student. It wasn't an approving look, a disapproving one, just a neutral one, that didn't hint if she was right or wrong. It seemed that Fee hadn't surprised her and gone with that kind of answer. "That is the answer that the acting prelate Mario would give. When he encounters dead apostles who can be saved, he will bring them to a monastery. Their they are monitored and cared for. The excommunicated church agent known as Chris would simply slaughter them all. We saw how well that solution worked in Genoa. Then their is Noel answer, my former partner, she would torture them for information in order to find more Dead Apostles. The Church itself is willing to accept any of these methods, even Mario turned a blind eye to Noel methods. But I am glad that you picked that answer." said Ciel as she finally gave an approving nod. "I believe being turned into a Dead Apostle is a curse, one where you lose some of your humanity. But their are some who can overcome this and still be good. They are rare, because unlike the others, they don't reproduce and because of this fact, they are very rare. That and the fact that it requires a lot of will power to do so. As such, they tend to only be encountered after you have cut off the head." said Ciel as she gave Fee a basic run down of dead apostles. "It is for these reasons and also due to how powerful they are why a number of Executors prefer to hunt mages. Many Dead Apostles didn't make the choice to become one, while mages are those who threw away their humanity."
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-14 5:30 PM
". . . I see. I suppose all these methods are valid to some extent, though I certainly don't see myself using the other methods unless necessary. Ultimately I believe that the act of losing one's humanity is more tied to a person than what they are." With that Theano smiled just a little before continuing. "Admittedly that answer is slightly selfish." "I have the blood of the god of war within me, though it is not for certain... I can feel it's influence even so far removed. I've never feared death, not my own at least. In combat I feel at home much more than in almost any other situation. This feeling of belonging. Call to war so to speak... It's something that I imagine my sisters never stopped to question. Truthfully I Imagine it's why they've always been so rash and quick to act. Meanwhile for me? Well..." Theano shook her head, rising a hand to gently tug away at a loose strand of her hair before looking to Ciel. "I suppose in some way fighting against that nature gives me some strength. I take pride in my ability to think over things even if I am fully aware not to be some kind of a genius. My mind always steers itself towards conflict, its almost as if I desire it in some ways. It is not the same as dead apostles, that much I am certain of however I do entirely admire those with the strength to fight against the urge they feel within them. Not to be lost to their primal instincts because I can only imagine something like this- the calling I feel is much stronger for those that thirst for blood like they do." After a moment of pause... Theano finally hummed. "I will say, I don't hold animosity towards them. Just a deep rooted sense of pity for these that lose their way. They never hurt me, if anything they seem more like animals backed into the corner ever hungering and unable to sate their bloodlust than actual intelligent beings at times. Even if they are just as smart as you or me."
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"Sometimes, being human means to be selfish. But I think you are right. Just look at mages, even though they are human in the term of a physical body, mentally they aren't human. It seems you have a good understanding of what it truly means to be human. Though not many in the church share your vision." said Ciel as she gave an approving nod to Fee. She then listened as her student talked about her Amazon Blood. Ciel had only found out that their family were Amazons near the end of Vee life. She would have never guessed it, everything about Vee was the opposite of what you would think of an Amazon. So Ciel was surprised when she found out that Vee and her family all had Amazon blood in them. "I understand feeling a rush in battle, how it can make you feel good and invincible. But I think for you and the other Amazon's, its a bit different. They say that true strength isn't have power but it is the ability to overcome one's nature. The hunger of a dead apostle, its something truly hard to resist and once they have given in once, it becomes much harder to resist." said Ciel as she recalled the time when she was a dead apostle, how it felt so good to feed. She hated the fact that even though she was possessed, she still enjoyed that act, that it felt so good to her. Even though she regretted it, even though she didn't want to do it, even though she was horrified about it, it felt so good. That is what she hated the most about her past, something she would never truly forgive herself for. "I see. Their is no problem with that attitude. Though remember, some people do choose to turn themselves into Dead Apostles, mages who abandon both their humanity physical and mentally. These Dead Apostles tend to be very dangerous. Two prime examples of this were Chaos and Roa. Both of them were almost impossible to kill. These dead apostles not only have their regular strength to call upon but also much from their own magecraft, usually having over a
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hundred years to master it. When it comes to facing these kinds of opponents, mercy cannot be given." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-15 6:47 AM
". . . Yes. I suppose there are people who would do anything in order to have power to achieve their goals. That much isn't surprising to me... Not even remotely. What you say about mages is quite true, though I do believe it isn't just mages that have that attitude. In fact I think many people stoop does to these levels of depravity to achieve their goals in the end... Rarely do I think it's worth it." Pausing for a few long moments, Theano tilted her head to the side in thought. Taking some time to consider their conversation before speaking. "Truthfully I'm not too sure of the path I shall take going forward. I suppose eliminating dead apostles is most likely a worthwhile task for me to undertake but I sincerely doubt I'll shackle myself to one thing."
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Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach 2022-08-15 9:53 AM
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Fee words about people doing anything to gain power rang true for Ciel. She had seen and experience such things and how others had to pay for their crimes. "You are indeed correct, these people try to reach for an impossible goal and it is the innocent people who have to pay for their crimes and foolishness." said Ciel as she continued to think about Roa and all the countless lives he had ruined. Ciel was about to say something before an idea entered her head. She would place her hand on her hips and look slightly up, giving a thinking look "Maybe we should forge a new path. Chaldea has gotten a number of church members, perhaps we should make our own order here. Executors and other church members who specialize in using and fighting heroic spirits as well as other threats to human order. I would have to get this cleared with Olga and a number of high ranking church officials." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-15 1:57 PM
". . ." Theano rose an eyebrow, her eyes fixated upon her teacher for a few long moments before finally... She spoke. "Teacher, I am not sure this is the greatest idea from the get go. While I am not against the formation of such a division of the church, we should certainly be careful about proposing it to Olga. She might see any further church involvement in Chaldea as a threat. Additionally..." With that she paused, thinking on how to word what she was about to say... "It does not appear to me that many church members in Chaldea are exactly... Sane. Eric, though I consider him a friend had a worrying outburst and Alex- as much as I am thankful for him he seemed extremely keen to leave and pursue a new path. This might need some deliberation and consideration going forward."
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"The Church has been buying a large amount of stocks in Chaldea. One way or another, they will have influence in Chaldea. The question is, on how good terms does she want to be with the Church and how organized that does she want the information to the Church to be? Does she want ten different reports going to the Church or a single report going to the Church. Does she want each Church member to have their goals and follow their own belief or to have a single unified goal among all of them? As for your other comment, that may be true but I think this is just further proof that we should be united. We don't want another Chris situation to happen." @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-16 8:40 AM
"I don't think the idea is poor, in fact I support it however I cannot help but to worry about how it will ultimately end up being. Still is not my place to comment nor protest your decisions, Teacher. I will do my best to help however you wish me to." Theano stated, nodding her head a little before letting out a sigh. She wasn't too sure how this wing of the church would look like but at the same time, it wasn't her place to comment. @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu
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"I understand but I am also doing it to stop the other members of the Church from exerting their influence on Chaldea. Having a united Church Faction helps silence those who would attempt to interfere in things they don't understand." said Ciel in response to Fee comment. Honestly, it was one of the things she enjoyed being in the Burial Agency, having such vast freedom. Yet even then, other member so the Church had tried to get in her way, Mario being an example of this when she hunted down Roa. She didn't want anyone putting their selfish gains before all of humanity. @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach
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Theano Hippolyta Nicolo BOT 2022-08-17 3:41 AM
"Understood. If you need my assistance let me know. I will of course help however I can with the formation of this unit, though I'm not too sure how to maneuver church politics at the moment."
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Maou Nobu - Base Form BOT 2022-09-25 7:01 PM
He would soon follow his lord, thinking of starting at places they have yet to see the first time. So instead of starting at the cafeteria he would introduce her to the Vaults, Battle rooms, workshops and so forth.
"I hope the tour wasn't to underwhelming, last time we did this I didn't know where everything was to the point you and I had gotten lost before. I hope you find places you would enjoy here, Oh! I nearly forgot."
He would pull out a little notebook. "You had asked me to gather intel on america and the united nations before, though you may not remember I gathered information like you requested if you are still interested that is."
With the tour ending in the lecture hall, Nobu nodded in response. "It was appealing enough, this is quite the facility, although I can see how one would find it hard to navigate for a time. That size and number of things available means it won't grow boring for a while yet, as well!" Glancing at the notebook, she gave a slight smirk of interest.I suppose those are the leading nations of this time, then? Good, let me see that."
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Sango Yami BOT 2022-09-25 11:55 PM
> He would soon follow his lord, thinking of starting at places they have yet to see the first time. So instead of starting at the cafeteria he would introduce her to the Vaults, Battle rooms, workshops and so forth. > "I hope the tour wasn't to underwhelming, last time we did this I didn't know where everything was to the point you and I had gotten lost before. I hope you find places you would enjoy here, Oh! I nearly forgot." > He would pull out a little notebook. "You had asked me to gather intel on america and the united nations before, though you may not remember I gathered information like you requested if you are still interested that is." With the tour ending in the lecture hall, Nobu nodded in response. "It was appealing enough, this is quite the facility, although I can see how one would find it hard to navigate for a time. That size and number of things available means it won't grow boring for a while yet, as well!" Glancing at the notebook, she gave a slight smirk of interest.I suppose those are the leading nations of this time, then? Good, let me see that."
@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump He would over the notebook to his lord and bowed while handing it to her. “If you’d like my lord. We can use this room to teach one another, I can help you understand the modern world and past events Chaldea has yet to show you, then if you like can help me with learn the best tactics when in war.”
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Maou Nobu - Base Form BOT 2022-10-02 12:17 PM
He would over the notebook to his lord and bowed while handing it to her. “If you’d like my lord. We can use this room to teach one another, I can help you understand the modern world and past events Chaldea has yet to show you, then if you like can help me with learn the best tactics when in war.”
@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump "That's fine with me. I am no theoretical teacher, however, if you want to learn from me, it will be out in the field." Taking the notebook, she gave him a light nod but put it aside. "I will hear directly from you first. Now then, start from the beginning, all you know about Chaldea and this modern world..."
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Sango Yami BOT 2022-10-02 6:27 PM
"That's fine with me. I am no theoretical teacher, however, if you want to learn from me, it will be out in the field." Taking the notebook, she gave him a light nod but put it aside. "I will hear directly from you first. Now then, start from the beginning, all you know about Chaldea and this modern world..."
@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump Sango would nod in understanding, he would sit up from his seat and walk to the front and to the podium to start his lecture or mainly a history lesson for his lord. He would take the note book and open it to the first page. He would then start a whole history class just for his lord.
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Sango Yami BOT 2022-10-23 12:59 AM
Sango would be by himself in the lecture room, though he had no classes, no meetings and no one to teach. He would stand at the center where the podium would be, while behind it he would use his philosophy key to manifest a grand piano. The onmyōji would sit on his little stool while cracking his knuckles, thinking no one would be in the room he would take a deep breath and start to put his fingers on the keys, playing a mesmerizing melody, using his knowledge on music and musical skills to the test. The white haired kid would play a "In the Rain from Broken Mind" by Yang Su Hyeok for the warm up, Starting off with a slow place and peaceful melody, then he would slowly get faster within the middle of the song, then at the last section of the piece he would slow down once more as if the song was slowly saying goodbye. He would then continue more, playing the music he had heard from his years studying the modern world. @Danni
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Leonardo B. Harway BOT 2022-10-23 3:19 PM
"What a somber melody!" The blond magus would interrupt as he walked down the stairs of the lecture hall, slowly clapping his gloved hands as he descended to the podium where the other master was seated. It was strange however, he had been to this room a few times before but never saw any evidence of a Grand Piano being here, perhaps it was moved from storage but even then would the facility really have a need for something like that. This place was certainly full of surprises around every nook and cranny. Not exactly waiting for Sango to acknowledge him, the other boy would take a seat on the other side of the stool and crack his hands a little not wanting to interrupt quite yet. "Would you perhaps like to perform a duet? My skills with the keys are a little shabby and out of practice in comparison, though I could probably keep up given a good enough partner!"
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Sango Yami BOT 2022-10-30 2:17 PM
"What a somber melody!" The blond magus would interrupt as he walked down the stairs of the lecture hall, slowly clapping his gloved hands as he descended to the podium where the other master was seated. It was strange however, he had been to this room a few times before but never saw any evidence of a Grand Piano being here, perhaps it was moved from storage but even then would the facility really have a need for something like that. This place was certainly full of surprises around every nook and cranny. Not exactly waiting for Sango to acknowledge him, the other boy would take a seat on the other side of the stool and crack his hands a little not wanting to interrupt quite yet. "Would you perhaps like to perform a duet? My skills with the keys are a little shabby and out of practice in comparison, though I could probably keep up given a good enough partner!"
@Leonardo B. Harway (@Danni) - jump He would jump and look a little pale as he would hear someone. Though his sight was stated to be great due to him being a fae, he was startled by they boy who evaded his sight. He would look at the person, seeing how they presented themselves in a well mannered fashion, presuming this is a high standing magus. Which made him a little nervous. Then he would move aside, to let the man sit next to him. "O-oh, if that is the case then yes. I mostly do this on my own but having someone to play with should not be any problems." Sango have been studying the arts of music, even being proficient with the skills, he would start to play Clair De Lune by Debussy. however playing one part of it and see will this well mannered magus know how to play the other part.
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