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Cafeteria
At table with Aydrial and Sable
"Ah... actually... yes, you did do that. And quite well, I might add. You seem to have a natural talent for reshaping reality. Like this."
Ceera touches the tabletop with one finger, and it shifts from an opaque white surface to clear glass. If Aydrial looks closely, he can see layers and striations in the glass, where the laminate top and the grain of the wood below it once were.
"Now, that wasn't magick, quite so much as reshaping the local reality to match my desires. I changed what was, the structure of the table top, by force of will, to what I wanted it to be. I think you have an innate talent to do something similar. It might not have been all that obvious on your homeworld, because of a low level of ambient magical energies, or a high degree of dimensional stability. Here in The Dream, magick is fairly easy to do, and reality somewhat flimsy and unstable. So a talent such as yours would be far stronger here."
"I think you need a mentor. Someone to train you in the use of your talent, before you accidentally do something harmful. There are many here who could train you. Oh, and you're safe here at the Center. Even if you were in full control of your ability and tried to do something terrible, you can't harm yourself or anyone else while within sight of these buildings."
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Art by Demon Prince Orias! Thank you, your Highness!
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Holt
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Cafeteria - Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Table
Holt listens very intently to Rhiann's explanation, nodding along with various parts of it as they come up and looking quite satisfied each time he does so. Patiently, silently, he lets her finish and direct a question to Sovan before he so much as twitches, whereupon he smiles weakly and says:
"Uhhhhhh, yes. What exactly does all of that mean? I have time. And more importantly..."
Despite asking a rather loaded question, Holt turns away without really appearing focused on the answer to address Sovan. Despite the question already being passed to the Star Dragon, Holt's quite keen on asking him something else.
"Why did you do all that, Sovan? Just because you're that sort of person? Was there something else about her troubles that altered things any? I'm sorry to ask you again, and load you down with questions but... well, uh, I've been meaning to ask ever since this conversation started up."
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Cafeteria
At Table With Ceera and Sable
Ayr seems to be quickly adjusting to the idea of magic, and other similar things, as the changing of the table elicits nothing more than a slightly raised eyebrow. Interesting trick, that. It certainly didn't hurt his cause that she announced she was going to do something, either. He takes his time digesting her statements, his eyes roving around the room after she speaks for a short length of time.
Train me, huh? A mentor? I dunno about that...but I suppose...if I really can do this stuff, I should learn, before I do hurt someone.
He nods slowly, mostly to himself, and looks back at her, his lips curving in a small grin. "Fair enough, I suppose. Certainly makes sense about that whole not hurting anyone bit, after all, I can't stay here forever. You mentioned that there are many people that might be able to help me...are there any in particular that I should ask this of? And I don't suppose you know where I could get a place to stay while I'm learning?" he asks, only then glancing out the windows looking over the rest of the complex, and chuckles a bit.
"Let me rephrase that...any rooms free here? Those look rather like dorms of some variety to me over there...." he drawls, gesturing with his hand towards the dorm building. ((taking creative liberty with what it looks like based on descriptions elsewhere, please correct me if I'm wrong about that.))
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Main Building – 2nd Floor – Mezzanine
[GM Note:] Discs, CDs ect would be readily accesssable in the computer rooms. On the Mezzanine, a small window allows visitors to place food orders, which are delivered via automated dumbwaiter from the kitchens below.
1X - Catacombs level
Karol surveys the room slowly, puzzled at the identical books. Before she can reach for one to check the contents, she sees the figure. "Er.. Hello?"
Karol's Office
"Well, I think you'd be able to find an unpopulated dimension for the factory.. Not sure where, but there are unlimited numbers waiting out there..Anything's possible in the Dream, but you have to go out and find it."
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Karol Luis / 5'4' Human Mapper / Welcome Center Admin
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Member #3710
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Ooc: I see. Thank you Ceera. Is there a key or some visible way of securing the door from the outside?
Bic: Room 1D
Cub laid still and silent for a short time. Only a nap was necessary, he hadn’t travel that far since last he rested. The swordsman sat up and stood from the bed. He may not be tired anymore but as he regarded himself he did decide he needed to clean up. Reaching down and picking up his bag he notice a book on the dresser. Picking up the book he flipped through it. Several pictures caught his attention as things he had already seen. Setting the book aside again the swordsman exited the room. He wasn’t worried about security; he had all of his belongings with him. A quick look around and Cub realized his room was right beside a washroom. The swordsman decided he was just lucky and entered.
Inside, he quickly figured out the showers and washed himself. They weren’t the baths he was use to, but were efficient. Once done, he dried, changed, and exited the shower room. Nothing else needing to be done Cub thought to explore this new place. So he went about doing so. Wandering down the hall Cub found himself in the Center’s Common Area.
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Blood can wash from steel, but it stains the soul.
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OOC: Cub - Two identical keys were on the desk. Either will lock or unlock the hall door or the exterior door to the patio outside your room. The patio door is initially locked, while the hall door is initially unlocked. Towels are available in the shower area, as are bathrobes. BIC:
Cafeteria
At table with Aydrial and Sable
"Yes Aydrial, that is what the Welcome Center was built for - to be a haven for weary travellers when they arrive here, where they can get free rooms and free food, while they get oriented. Look at this clipboard, and select any unclaimed room. The map is touch sensitive, and will give you details about room size. Some rooms are for people much smaller than Humans, and some for those much larger. We get many kinds of visitors here. It seems to be the whim of The Cat that most new arrivals appear near here, and gravitate to us shortly after they arrive."
She waits for him to indicate a room, and marks it down on her list before continuing.
"It is possible that I could teach you. I rarely take apprentices, but your talent is similar to an aspect of my own, so I might consider it. In return for such training, I would require certain services, suitable to your nature and talents, to be performed later at my request. An fair bargain, overall."
"You might also take your time and ask around, or do some research in our library here. The Library has many travellers journals, and a database on most of the residents of this realm. That would be a good place to start."
"Meanwhile, feel free to get a meal, or to greet others here, or to rest in your room. seek me later if you wish training, and we will see if we can make a suitable agreement in that regard."
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Art by Demon Prince Orias! Thank you, your Highness!
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Ayr nods, taking the clipboard and tapping through the map for a moment or two, then nods. "2P looks great," he says, returning it to her.
His gaze drifts down to the table after he says this, as the enormity of what is happening begins to register. So what...now I give up on home? I have a job that you hate, a life, you call that a life? a family killed half of that, remember?.....well, that put things in perspective.
His mood brightens once more, and he looks back up, this time with a full-fledged smile. "I will certainly consider your offer. I know that I need to get to know this place a little better regardless, before I can do anything else really. I think I'll take you up on the other suggestion, look around a bit, talk to some folks, get oriented. If I do decide to take you up on your offer...how should I locate you? Are you normally here, or should I perhaps check you office?" he asks, at least seeming to be relaxed and adjusting to his new locale.
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The Cafeteria, Same Maus-Time, same Maus-Table
Maus shakes his head and blinks, snapping out of an unusual silent reverie...
"What the..."
His eyes are wide for a few seconds, and then he looks at his old friends at his table, and those he's just met...
"MY goodness.... I'm sorry everybody... I must have had a waking dream or something like that, it was weird." He blinks "So ... what did I miss?"
He ponders, a little disquited by the things he saw in his daydream.
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Watch , for my secret rests here.
It is not for all to find , few ever listen,
Seldom find it , rarely given.
Listen, for my secret sleeps here,
It dreams in Sepia, in faded light,
Ripe with past and thirsty of future.
A torus of silver and a pledge
Laid at someone's feet
Can the secret be told?
Hands touch, fingers caress,
May my eager lips betray
The secret they've been saving?
I love you.
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Holt
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Member #3785
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Maus MerryJest said:
The Cafeteria, Same Maus-Time, same Maus-Table
"MY goodness.... I'm sorry everybody... I must have had a waking dream or something like that, it was weird." He blinks "So ... what did I miss?"
He ponders, a little disquited by the things he saw in his daydream.
His attention drawn away from Rhiann and Sovan, Holt offers Maus a sharp nod and a slightly perplexed expression. "Well, to be honest, you missed... you. I think everyone here - well, except me I guess - was dropping by to speak with you. Name's Holt, and I guess you already know these two, or they know you. Are you some kind of celebrity, maybe?"
Since he's still waiting for his impudent questions to be answered in one form or another, Holt reserves further conversation with Maus for when it's actually been solicited. Of course, he's more than a little interested in just what these slightly, you know, interesting people want with the tiger.
I don't see what's so special about the guy that their type would be waiting for him. Well yes, maybe I'm wrong about that. What would I know about appearances? Am I trying to imply something? No? I swear, I'm going to drive myself insane.
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Cafeteria
Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons >.>
Vis grins, recognizing that feeling that Lark is describing. She sets down the fork and reaches over to pat Larketh's hand. "I know what ya mean. That nice, warm feeling anytime you hear her voice, or see her smile? That feeling that nothin can go wrong when she's 'round, that doesn't go away? Yeah, I can relate,"
She smiles again as she goes back to her food, the salad now totally ravaged. She pulls another plate close to her, a plate with a thick, steaming slab of some cooked meat, and quickly slices off an end, popping it into her mouth before murrring with pleasure as she chews."Thishishgood!" she manages to mumble around it, and then swallows before beginning in on the rest of it.
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Cafeteria
At table with Aydrial and Sable
"I can usually be found here in the cafeteria, or out in the Atrium."
Ceera gestures in that direction as she gets up.
"I also have an office, as shown on the map, but I usually only use it for private meetings. Other than that, you would find me out by the pools, or at my room, which is 3Z, one floor up and across the hall from your new room. Speaking of which you will find the door to your room unlocked and waiting for you, with the keys on the desk. Basic furnishings and bedding are provided, and bathrooms are in the hall, like a college dorm. Anything you might want for decorating your room, or extra clothes and personal supplies, you can find in the storage rooms on each floor. There's also a computer in each room. Enjoy your stay."
She touches the tabletop again, and it resumes it's normal structure. Then she walks back out to the Atrium to greet more newcomers.
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Art by Demon Prince Orias! Thank you, your Highness!
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"Celebrity? Me?....Well, I don't know, I really don't remember who---"
Maus blinks then looks at Sovan...and Rhiann, whom he hadn't seen since his entry to the Dream. "Oh bugger... I must have REALLY zoned out!" He looks embarrassed at Sovan and Rhiann, and then he leans over to the golden-furred feline and whispers "Did she ask me something? I honestly don't remember..."
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Watch , for my secret rests here.
It is not for all to find , few ever listen,
Seldom find it , rarely given.
Listen, for my secret sleeps here,
It dreams in Sepia, in faded light,
Ripe with past and thirsty of future.
A torus of silver and a pledge
Laid at someone's feet
Can the secret be told?
Hands touch, fingers caress,
May my eager lips betray
The secret they've been saving?
I love you.
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STrRedWolf said:
Cafeteria
RedWolf slowly gets up, replying "Why don't I show you. I'm heading over there myself, since I'm in 1T."
Cafeteria
((Sorry about vanishing a bit there.. I got sick))
::Melody slowly stands, her hands remaining on the table for support::
"That may be a good idea..."
::she smiles a bit, and lets go of the table, wobbling a bit where she stands::
"Thank you so much..."
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Text in black means Melody is in control of the body
Text in red means Millenia is in control
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"Hey, at least you're okay now, Maus...right?"
Gavin has spent the last few minutes a little out of it. What with Rhiann's godvoice and the talk about epic quest-sounding things, he's feeling a little out of place. Maus's zoning out and possible forgetfullness, however, has given Gavin something to deal with: a new friend may be having problems, and Gavin can't resist trying to help out.
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thank you, Kimara!
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Atrium
Near Learna
"So, Ms Luis is busy then? Well, could you give me the description of her and Ms Darkwynde? So I might find them later? Oh, and where do I go to get my key?"
An odd thing occurs as she says the last. Her clothing, rather ordinary as she starts speaking, suddenly flashes to have a rather more militant tone; her jeans change into a pair of loose, baggy camoflauge fatigues, and her tube top morphs out to form a tight black t-shirt, and atop her head rests a burgandy beret.
She blinks in surprise at her new outfit. "This is... most odd. What are you up to?!" She looks straight up to the heavens, somewhat imploringly. {Ohhhhh... just a little foreshadowing ^_^} "... I hate you," She drops her head back to face Learna again. "So, yeah, room key please?"
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Holt
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Member #3785
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Holt sizes up Maus's modest response, but he clearly has his own agenda in mind. Whatever that is. "Well, celebrity is really a relative sort of term."
To illustrate this point, apparently, he's going to make some sort of analogy, waving a hand at Sovan while he points to Maus. "I mean, to most people maybe you're an unknown. I wouldn't know. But to Sovan here, you're clearly important enough to seek out for... err, one reason or another. I'm sure he has one. Don't you? Of course you do."
He now points at Sovan with the hand that was formerly waving and crosses the one that was pointing at Maus over the other arm, pointing at Rhiann. "And to her, it's Sovan who is the celebrity, on account of his various accomplishments which I actually know nothing about, but you know how it goes."
"Now him," both of Holt's hands are now pointing at Gavin, "I don't know. I guess he's not a celebrity. It's not so bad, really, don't worry too much about it." His advice to Gavin, if entirely unsolicited, sounds like it's delivered with the utmost sincerity and empathy. Not necessarily the utmost logic or sense, however.
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The Cafeteria--Maus' Table
::As Rhiann explained part of her past to Holt, Sovan leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, reflecting on those days long past and the part he played in them:: (Thinking to himself, a slight smile playing about his lips) *Ah, the good old days--when the Dream wasn;t so vast, and life overall seemed so much simpler...* (Blinks as he hears Rhiann's inquery, sits up and looks over to her) "You mean the affair with Kazuto?" (Looks out the window, his expression becoming somber) "You're right; not much has changed. I don't know what Kazuto's up to, and it could be a while before we find out. He seems to be laying low for the moment." (Sighs, then looks at Rhiann) "In the meantime, if there's any way I can help you in your own quest, let me know. I'm always willing to help out a friend."
::At that point, Holt begins asking a few questions, one of which is directed at him--namely, why he chose to help Rhiann. In response, Sovan leans back in his chair once again and clasps his hands behind his head, forming a makeshift pillow of sorts as he smiles in a casual manner:: "Well, it's like I said earlier--I like to help people out when it's clear that they could use it." (Indicates Rhiann) "Her planet was in bad shape, and she was looking for volunteers to help her save her people, and establish peace with another race--what kind of person would I be if I didn't lend her a hand?"
::When Maus comes out of his trance-like state, Sovan can't help but think that he looks a little unsettled--could he have received a disturbing vision of some kind? However, before the Star Dragon can make an inquery into this, Maus asks him if Rhiann asked a question. Stroking his chin thoughtfully as he thinks back, Sovan replies:: "Well...Rhiann said hello, and asked how you were doing, but that's about it as far as I can remember."
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The Star Dragon,
Sovan Kawasagi
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Karol's Office
Quote:
Karol Luis said:
"Well, I think you'd be able to find an unpopulated dimension for the factory.. Not sure where, but there are unlimited numbers waiting out there..Anything's possible in the Dream, but you have to go out and find it."
"I see." Shawna glanced down at her clipboard again, then back up. "So, what about this facility? Did you stumble on it by coincidence, too?"
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Atrium
The lupine strolls through the atrium casually, his eyes darting about, stopping for a moment on each of the many beings in the room. Busy place, this one. He continues on through the atrium, winding up in the
First Floor Hallway, East Side
Tao pauses for a moment to glance at one of the map displays on the wall, and nods, continuing onwards towards his room. Reaching it, he slips through the door, leaving it open behind him. Shadow leaps off his shoulder and glides to the bed, promptly curling up on the pillow. A moment later, Wind reverts from bracer to living once again, and joins her brother, having apparantly decided that that would be a comfortable spot.
"Tired, guys? Well, I suppose it has been a long trip," he says, scooping the keys up off the desk and stuffing them in a pocket of his shorts. He strides over to the bed, and sits down on the floor next to it, curling his legs under him in the lotus, and leaning back against the mattress. He rests his hands in his lap, slowly closing his eyes and relaxing. "Just a quick nap, alright guys? I want to get out and check this place out a bit more..."
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Atrium
near Learna
Ceera enters the Atrium in time to hear her name mentioned by Katya. And also in time to see Katya's 'costume change'.
"That would be me. Ms. Darkwynde, that is."
Ceera's eyes glow neon green, and the purple Doric Chiton that she had been wearing becomes a full length dress, complete with matching fingerless opera gloves. (The outfit on my PA card). She does not, at this time, show any non-Human attributes, such as wings or a tail.
"It's a little hard to describe me, as my appearance changes frequently. My eyes usually remain this shade of bright green, however. What can I do for you?"
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Note on appearance: My wings and tail can appear or be concealed at will. Card shows my 'Phoenix Draconis' form.
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Cafeteria on way to 1T
RedWolf holds out hir hand to Melody for her to hold on the way over.
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LEARN Napping Cat Avatar Anatomy | FLIRT on the CMPV Amore!
SETTLE down! You want me to pierce WHAT?!?
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Sovan Kawasagi said:
The Cafeteria--Maus' Table
::At that point, Holt begins asking a few questions, one of which is directed at him--namely, why he chose to help Rhiann. In response, Sovan leans back in his chair once again and clasps his hands behind his head, forming a makeshift pillow of sorts as he smiles in a casual manner:: "Well, it's like I said earlier--I like to help people out when it's clear that they could use it." (Indicates Rhiann) "Her planet was in bad shape, and she was looking for volunteers to help her save her people, and establish peace with another race--what kind of person would I be if I didn't lend her a hand?"
Well that's just it, isn't it? The heart of the issue, apparently. "Well, uh, yes, I suppose you're right. Not that I was disagreeing. But it seems like you wanted to do it because, well, you're the sort of person who does that sort of thing. I guess that's self-evident, sorry if I seem a little bit silly. Aheh, well, you know."
Holt falls quiet now, having leapt right into the middle of a four, maybe five-way conversation only to dole out responses to every single person. All this, and not a single thread of the thing actually concerns him, either.
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Karol's Office
"No, I picked an empty spot, ordered some supplies from ACME.." She grins. "And waited for some volunteers to show up and help build. We put in an expansion - all the other buildings, and upgrades to this one - not long ago, the same way."
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Karol Luis / 5'4' Human Mapper / Welcome Center Admin
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Cafeteria to 1T
::She takes hir hand, her own shaking::
"T-Thank oyu.... g-guess the walk t-took more out of m-me then I thought.. oh who am I kidding... it's h-hard to do much p-period on no food for t-two weeks.. I c-can usualyl hold up better though.. p-probably the shock of coming here"
::she looks around at her surrounding as she walks, loooking at things to keep her mond occupied with things otehr then how incredibly tired she feels::
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Text in black means Melody is in control of the body
Text in red means Millenia is in control
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Hallway outside 1L
Krinele looks between Chad and Angelina for a moment, then coughs and resumes the conversation, "Well... no, I don't think you missed anything while you were off in dreamyland there for a minute, but... well I'd still like to know what Chad is hunting around for. He knows where the pillow pit is, after all..."
With that last statement, she gently nudges Chad in his soft squishy arm...
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5-tailed silver DreamSpinner (Anthro Fox), 6' (not counting fur) tails.
Welcome Center Greeting Staff, Aide.
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