[red].Raven
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Home is where the heart is
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 8, 2007 22:34:04 GMT -5
((Oh, I love the song by the way. We sang it in Chorus last year ^^))
Now very much more at ease than a moment before, Rei stood with quiet politeness where she was while mother, son, and daughter reunited properly. Her eyes occupied themselves with the trees and sky. As old habits returned to her, Rei found her arms crossing themselves in front of her, covering the Mark on her abdomen. 'Old habits die hard, I suppose...'
A warm grin tugged at her expression and the back of her hand drew across her glistening eye as the emotional encounter began to seep into her. Rei promptly turned her head to gaze far into the forest while the moisture began to dissipate. Ironically, one of her idly thoughts was linked to herself. 'I wonder what it's like... to have a mother...' She glanced toward Sam. '...or a family'
Yes, there had been times when Rei longed for these treasures, but she wouldn't allow these desires to wear her away. She was happy to have friends, and she was happy when they were. Her friends filled a large part of her. She shared their sadness and longed to relinquish their fear when it was there. '...I'm lucky to have what I do'
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 9, 2007 11:21:00 GMT -5
Elandil looked over at Rei and smiled, pulling her into the hug.
“Thank you, thank you for bringing my children home.” she said softly to Rei as she hugged her also.
“AIR!” Sam yelled out, stuck in the center of the hug as she burst out between Rei and Rhyme and hugged the two of them the best she could with her shorter arms.
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[red].Raven
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Mistress of Scuba Student- Rei, Dimor[M:0]
Home is where the heart is
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 9, 2007 13:58:54 GMT -5
((lol My posts always turn out to be like... a monologue xD I have to stop that))
Slightly surprised, Rei gratefully returned the hug. She briefly wondered if she should tell Elandil that she was merely the tag-along, but decided against it. It didn't matter; she was happy.
After a few moments, Rei gently drew herself out of the hug and smiled at Elandil. "My name is Rei. It's very nice to be able to meet you."
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 9, 2007 21:17:04 GMT -5
From the direction of the house a large explosion of magical energy could be felt. It did not create and visual effects since it as a general outburst of energy tied with the emotions. Down the path came a slightly hunched elf with long white hair and small rectangle glasses.
“What happened to one of my golems!” he screamed out to the hugging group.
Elandil broke off the hug and stomped toward the man, who was Rhyme’s and Sam’s father, Prometheus.
“i blew him up, since he was attacking our CHILDREN!” she screamed at him, fire in her eyes.
Prometheus then just looked past her to see Sam, completely oblivious to his appearance and Rhyme, slightly freaked out by his father presence. Taking a step to the side, to see his son better, Prometheus spoke, ignoring his wife.
“Ah, I see you have come back, have you finally come to your senses and decided to finish your training?”
“Um...” Rhyme couldn’t get himself to say anything.
(Rhyme really needs some help now...)
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[red].Raven
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Mistress of Scuba Student- Rei, Dimor[M:0]
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 9, 2007 22:34:45 GMT -5
((I feel bad for him. *kicks Prometheus in shin*))
With the blast of energy, Rei instinctively placed a hand on the tree beside her and used her other hand to cover her head. When she had re-oriented herself, the arguing began. She turned to watch the ongoing scene, obviously very wary of the elf. She didn't particularly like him... something about him just made Rei want to stay away.
She looked on as Prometheus' attention was diverted from Elandil, to Rhyme, and an icy claw clutched her heart. She knew about Rhyme's negativity toward his father and wished she could get him out of that situation... but how? Her body seemed to work without her mind's consent and she was quickly at Rhyme's side.
"Actually..." she started cautiously, though her voice seemed far more nonchalant than she could've expected. "... no, he's not here to train with you. He and I do plenty of training at the Academy. Your sessions are unnecessary and would be of no help." When she was done, her mind finally caught up to her, and once it did, half of it wanted to run away again.
What had she just done? Well, she would certainly find out whether or not she had just made things worse or better from the next person who spoke...
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 10, 2007 17:25:26 GMT -5
((A bit of swearing...young children should not read))
Prometheus turned and glared at Rei.
“Did you just speak you demonic wrench? Did you just speak to me? I’ll tell you something, there is no way in all the plains of hell that that stupid school would ever be able to train my freak of a son or a freak like you. With my training he would at least become a half decent mage or die trying.”
Rhyme unfroze when Rei spoke for him, and his eyes turned a dark redish black color when his father spoke to Rei that way.
“You will not talk to her that way.” he said at first, slowly, but with the force of about to be released anger. Sam could see what was happening and pulled her mother back some, showing her to cover here ears. Rei would also cover her ears since she knew what Rhyme could do.
“You will not talk to my friends that way, as if they were nothing, and you will not talk to me like that.”
“Wow, it looks like my son finally grew some balls at that school, though it doesn’t look like it will do you any good, being a stupid bastard son of bard and mage.”
Rhyme glared at him, the full furry showing in his eyes. ”I’ll show you what this bastard can do.” he said as he felt his vocal chords changing as he let loose a horrific blast of sound that blew his father deep into the forest as it cut a neat circular whole in the trees.
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[red].Raven
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Mistress of Scuba Student- Rei, Dimor[M:0]
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 10, 2007 17:44:00 GMT -5
As soon as that glare was on her, it took all Rei had not to back away; to cower like the creature he was making her out to be. But aside from the fear, there was something else in her that kept her in place. After the initial reaction of shock and fear, Rei's blue eyes turned uncharacteristically piercing and cold. Though she internally flinched away at every word Prometheus spoke, on the outside Rei appeared calm and steady- aside from the slight shaking of her hands.
When Rhyme spoke from beside her, there was another feeling; one that allowed her to soften again. Rhyme was 'back', in a sense, so Rei no longer had to stand on her own. She immediately recognized what was about to happen an covered her ears tightly, closing her eyes. Her ears were covered, but the scream was still a tad loud because of her acute senses.
She gasped when she opened her eyes and saw the damage. Rei looked at Rhyme with a very warm, grateful gaze and a small small formed on her expression. She really didn't know what to say at a time like that, so she just quietly said "Thank you."
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 10, 2007 19:01:16 GMT -5
A blast of fire was shot from above the tree tops from Rhyme’s father. “Why you little brat, I see you picked up a new trick, well that won’t be enough to keep your old man down.” he said as he emerged from the forest. ”Please, you never opened your eyes enough to see what my powers could really do. Now, that blindness will get your ass kicked, just like my mother did all those years ago.”“Sit tight, I’m gonna need you to keep time, Come on, just snap, snap, snap your fingers for me Good, good, now we're making some progress, Come on, just tap, tap, tap your toes to the beat” [/center] Rhyme began to sing the song as his father gave him an evil glare. He never really liked music, which was why he always went to his study when their mother sang. Rhyme snapped his fingers and tapped his foot as he moved and turned, and dodged fireballs, lighting, and other attacks thrown at him by his father. It could easily be seen that Prometheus was getting more and more angry while Rhyme kept his cool.
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Post by Señor Sunday Friday on Nov 10, 2007 20:05:24 GMT -5
Two figures seemed to have materialized out of nowhere, standing side by side as they watched the battle with interested gazes. One of the two carried a smirk on his face, he was the taller of the two, his brown hair coming to his jaw and rather wavy, almost unruly in appearance and his calm chestnut followed Prometheus for a few moments before switching his gaze to Rhyme dodging the attacks, "Quite an impressive student you got assigned." He noted, his voice smooth and could be described as rather zen. He was clothed in traditional Japanese robes that were hued in calming hues of light blues, greens and offwhites. He was Makashi, former king of dragons and fallen god of water.
Gavin chuckled, "It's really quite interesting." He aggreed, nodding as he obvserved the battle, his brown hair pulled back in a loose ponytail and he crossed his arms rather boredly and as a breeze swept around the group, his long jacket fluttered at his sides, making look rather official at the current point in time. At his side he carried a silver flute, known by the name of Cuid Mohr. Itemwise, it was Gavin's weapon, using it to fuel hypnotizing magic and twist them into illusions. "Though if he had some of his own songs, it would be quite a sight... this battle."
"Hm? Why so?" Makashi asked, still not taking his eyes off the fight, observing techniques, that of Prometheus seemed rather berzerker at the moment, and he figured that it would be likely to distract the man. And for someone who's magic revolves around music, something to closely tied to emotion- Rhyme was doing extraordinarily well at keeping controll over his temper.
"Some people gain extra power with thier own music, I don't know if the case is the same with Rhyme, but I intend to find out sooner or later." Gavin listened to the music as Rhyme used it, nodding approvingly, his purple red eyes glittered with a sense of almost happiness that his student seemed to be doing so well in the fight, which was a big deal, since Gavin never really seemed remotely happy.
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 10, 2007 20:25:30 GMT -5
Prometheus was getting angry, his stupid bratz of a son was using ‘music!’ of all things to dodge every attack he threw at him. He had to control himself or else he would never win. Taking a few deep breaths he centered himself, and opened his eyes, a new concentration in his eyes. ”And I believe this may call for a proper introduction, and well Don't you see, I'm the narrator, and this is just the prologue?” [/center][/color] At the end of that line Rhyme reached into his sleeves and pulled out his ten kunai, which he threw with reasonable accuracy at his father. His father though, as any good mage, new his elements, so with a flick of his wrists he sent the projectiles flying with a small gust of wind. ”Your have to do better then that.””Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives”
“Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives“ [/center] With that Rhyme gave an amused grin Rei would notice easily as he pulled both hands back, though only one was needed. With that the musical ribbons which were his trademark appeared, and the kunai came flying back, flying around Prometheus, who tried to keep them at bay with his wind powers, though his hair was now notably shorter, and his robes had a slightly higher hem line and his robe now had short sleeves.
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 10, 2007 20:35:42 GMT -5
((Random Rei moment #1))
Rei immediately jumped back when the battle began, seeking refuge part-ways behind a tree; she didn't want to hide, just protect herself. A stray fireball sped past her, but it was easily dodged. She looked on, surprisingly less worried than she thought she'd be. She knew what Rhyme could do. Was Rhyme's song came underway, Rei found herself wishing she could fight with him, but also knowing she couldn't; this was Rhyme's father, Rhyme's battle. He would have to do it.
Catching Rhyme's expression, Rei's gaze lit up and a small, knowing grin pulled at her features. This technique was all too familiar. It was comforting to know that, for the moment, Rhyme appeared to have the upper hand. 'I know he'll be okay'
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Post by Señor Sunday Friday on Nov 10, 2007 21:13:43 GMT -5
Gavin looked toward Rei and then to Rhyme's family and smiled, his gaze falling on Prometheus last, some honest understanding could be given in the situation, concerning relationships with thier fathers, neither Gavin or Rhyme seemed to be on best terms with thier dads. Gavin found it rather humorous, to be honest. He followed the paths of the weapons with interest as his mind ran rampant with various thoughts when he was interrupted-
"He's put lots of practice into this... show's he's dedicated atleast, his balance could maybe use a bit of work, though this form of magic isn't my specialty. The kunai blended into his magic is remarkable, did you teach him that?" Makashi asked, looking towards his fellow teacher, Gavin.
"No, I didn't teach him any of it, it's completely him." he nodded, a smile on his face. "Remarkable, Kid. Simply remarkable." He muttered the thought aloud and he closed his eyes, focusing his mind on listening to the music, he could hear the music now, feel the attacks and see the emotion. He was studying the student's powers as if he were an opponent, but he was looking for holes of opportunity for an attacks, things that would need to be improved. He was a teacher, after all.
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Post by ±Witchcraft± on Nov 10, 2007 21:37:47 GMT -5
((Rhyme: -soaks up the praise- )) With a blast of focused power, Prometheus blew away all the kunai, having them imbedded into the tree around them. Rhyme let them go for now, letting the ribbon fade, but not completely go away. With the annoying kunai gone, Prometheus again tried to fry his son, with lighting, ice, and fire. “Applause, applause, no wait wait Dear studio audience, I've an announcement to make: It seems the artists these days are not who you think So we'll pick back up on that on another page” [/center][/color] Rhyme grinned, starting to actually have fun, as he danced around the attacks. Dodging the ice, the fire, and even the lightning. All with quick and erratic moves of dance. You could tell it was Rhyme anywhere. He could make a fight look like a work of art. When one fireball came at him, he turned toward it, and held out half an amulet around his wrist, it was the Yang Amulet give to him by Rain. It absorbed the fire ball, which as Rhyme danced, he turned back to his father with twice the force. scorching his robes in the process. ”Go Rhyme!” Sam cried out happily as she watched her brother with wide eyes.
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[red].Raven
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Mistress of Scuba Student- Rei, Dimor[M:0]
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 10, 2007 22:08:16 GMT -5
((Random Rei moment #2))
Rei watched with the splendor that always seemed to accompany Rhyme's fighting style. She never got tired of watching him. Before coming to TMA, she'd never seen anything like it; and that's saying something because Rei has seen plenty of fighting in her lifetime.
When the fireball looked as though it would hit Rhyme, Rei's once gentle grip on the tree's bark tightened dramatically and she gasped silently. But, as always, she found herself overreacting and then amazed once more at Rhyme's ability. 'That was excellent...'
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Post by Señor Sunday Friday on Nov 10, 2007 22:44:05 GMT -5
"Indeed, it's quite obvious why he got accepted here, though there are a few flaws with his fighting style... if you created a vaccum in certain spaces, it would stop the sound waves of his music... in theory blocking the attack." Makashi's voice entered Rei's mind, making a nice conversation and he carried a smirk on his face, further examining the fighting style, "Though that wouldn't fix the kunai issue... in fact, it would leave you completely open to them, or in the least give you less time to block them- you'd need perfect timing for it. Then again, this is all just theory."
Gavin nodded, "Perhaps..." he thought it through, it really depended on whether or not the ribbons of magic were able to extend where there was no music, and what effect it might have if they had no medium to pass through and were faced with nothing in the way. It was all a bunch of ifs, though there was no need to find out exactly what would happen at this moment. 'Makashi, leave such discussions for later, please.' he didn't know the powers of this Prometheus so he could very well be telepathic and picking up on Makashi's conversations.
"Understood, Gavin" Makashi nodded, but still he went through, finding other possible problems and he systematically took apart each element of the battle, analyzing the significance of it's place and the difference if it was perhaps removed. Interesting...
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