Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 16:17:21 GMT -5
It was windy out on the balcony. Ellie wasn’t quite sure she should be standing out here, especially given that the structure had not existed two days ago. But the morning’s frost gave everything on and around the castle a charming glittered sheen, and Ellie rather liked the view.
The doctor smiled to herself and, turning her back to the view to lean against the sculpted stone railing, let her gaze drop to the glowing orb in her hands. It had started out as a candle, with a bubble of magic around the flame to keep the wind from blowing it out. By now, the wax had all melted and the only thing keeping the little fire going was Ellie’s will. It warmed her hands quite nicely, and she found that if she tweaked her magic a bit here and there she could change the pattern and texture of the bubble, which played with the light.
Her magic had been doing strange things since that night in the courtyard. She had had little nerve to find out exactly what it was now capable of, but her healing abilities were intact, and other than an odd fascination with the bubbles she found herself in no great hurry to test herself.
A gust of wind ruffled Ellie’s hair and clothing, and as she was looking down already she caught a glimpse of what she had discovered that morning while changing—an odd mark just off of her navel, shaped like the tail of a comet. It was a shade or two darker than her own skin, and had an odd scar-like sheen to it. Ellie had examined it with her own magic, and found no physical damage to the surrounding tissue that would merit such a mark. During the tentative inspection, however, the mark had given off an odd aura in response to the touch of her magic. Ellie was not quite concerned. But the nature of it confused her, and she wasn’t quite sure who to go to with questions.
She sighed and wrapped her jacket tighter around herself. In her hands, the bubble twisted upon itself and expanded, blooming into the shape of a calla lily. The flame inside spiraled to fill the shape, branching to burn brighter in the stamen.
Ellie smiled.
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 16:26:48 GMT -5
An odd light had caught Vincent's attention, and he found himself wandering out onto a balcony that clearly had not existed two nights ago. He smiled at the sight of Ellie standing there with a flower-shaped bubble of light in her hands, and watched for a while, interested in the magic and not wanting to disrupt it.
He came up beside Ellie loudly enough to make his presence known, looking at her with a smile. "Lovely morning, isn't it?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 16:38:45 GMT -5
Ellie's smile widened. "Mhmm." She nodded in agreement as another gust of wind whistled across the balcony. "The chill is nice-- it's a quick way to wake up."
Not that she had been sleeping much lately. She would never admit it, but for the last few days she had been rather afraid to let herself sleep too deeply or for too long. She had taken to going to bed late and waking up early.
She glanced up at Vincent and chuckled, indicating the view of the grounds with a tilt of her head. "I love the effect frost has on a landscape, don't you?" The flower flattened into a disc and opened at the center, exposing the flame to the open air. It flared momentarily with the intake of oxygen before being extinguished almost immediately by the wind. What was left of the bubble dissolved into nothing.
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 16:48:45 GMT -5
"Mmhmm." Vincent smiled and nodded, following her gaze. "It's beautiful." The sunlight added to the effect, splashing color all across the paling sky, making the frost sparkle even more. Not at all like one of Stephenie Meyers' vampires, nope. He grinned to himself at the thought. The smile faded a little as he moved his eyes back to Ellie again.
"How have you been doing these past few days?" he asked in obvious concern. He didn't feel the need to elaborate on what he meant; she would get the idea.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 17:02:50 GMT -5
Ellie reached up to tuck her hair around her ears. "Glad to still be here," she answered. "I have you and Korlian to thank for that." She paused, then, deciding it was a safe enough statement, added, "Haven't been getting much sleep though." She wasn't going to bother mentioning how her magic was developing oddly. The man had seen a glimpse of it himself, back in the courtyard.
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 17:35:29 GMT -5
Vincent nodded, rather sobered. "Entirely understandable. I'm glad to see you're otherwise well, though. Have you tried herbal teas? Chamomile and valerian are good for insomnia."
He wondered absently if Kemekin had heard about what had happened to his aunt. She wasn't being too open about it, to Vincent's knowledge, and understandably so.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 18:13:59 GMT -5
Ellie's smile tweaked at one corner. "I haven't. I'll definitely do that." She patted Vincent's shoulder and sighed. She felt like such a burden sometimes. She debated telling him the truth about her lack of sleep.
Later, she decided. She refused to cause any more worry than she already had.
Time for a change of subject. "How have your classes been going, Vinny?" she asked, brightening. "I passed by the music rooms last week and heard the choir practicing. They sound lovely."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 18:26:31 GMT -5
Vincent smiled and rested his hand lightly on top of Ellie's when she patted his shoulder. He couldn't help but chuckle when she called him "Vinny", and smiled as her expression brightened.
"They've been going very well. Singing like a flock of nightingales, especially Ariel and Jaebi. It's good to see all our efforts paying off. What about you?" he asked. "I know you've been tutoring some of the students. How is that going?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 18:37:03 GMT -5
"Those two are adorable."
Ellie laughed at Vincent's question. "Oh dear. They're doing well. It's interesting to see how different they are-- There are times I really wonder how they survive as roommates."
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 18:47:28 GMT -5
Vincent smiled. "Oh, heaven only knows. It's strange that they're roommates with similar powers... or perhaps not very similar depending on how you look at it. I can only imagine what they'd be like together. Perhaps some things are better left unknown," he said with a laugh.
"And how is Kemekin?" he wondered out loud.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 18:53:24 GMT -5
"Very much himself," Ellie chuckled. "He's been a bit out of it lately, but he's improved since he got glasses."
Ellie felt her smile slip a little. She had spoken with Kemekin the day before about the incident. He had been utterly shocked. She hoped she hadn't scared him.
"You're a bit of a hero to him now," she added, finding her humor again.
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 19:04:46 GMT -5
Vincent nodded in response to the remark about Kemekin's glasses, then raised his eyebrows at being called a hero. "I hardly think I deserve that title. It was Korlian who kept you from walking straight out into the woods. I just kept you from injuring yourself more than you already had, and did my best to calm you down."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 19:56:32 GMT -5
Ellie grinned. "I vehemently protest that proclamation."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 19:58:51 GMT -5
Vincent raised his eyebrows and grinned. "I vehemently protest your protest of that proclamation."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 19:59:50 GMT -5
"I vehemently protest your protest of my protest of that proclamation," Ellie shot back, laughter in her eyes.
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 20:00:56 GMT -5
Vincent laughed aloud. "Well, I vehemently protest your protest of my protest of your protest of that proclamation!"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 20:02:38 GMT -5
Ellie stepped up to her friend and poked his shoulder teasingly. "Then I shall have to vehemently protest your protest of my protest of your protest of my protest of that proclamation!"
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 20:07:39 GMT -5
Vincent shook with laughter as he poked the healer gently back. "Then I shall have to vehemently protest your protest of my protest of your protest of my protest of your protest of... of... what are we even protesting?" he cried.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 20:09:18 GMT -5
Ellie burst out laughing. "I can't remember! All this vehement protesting has vehemently fried my brain."
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Vincent Hawk
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Sexy British Professor of Music
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 8, 2010 20:15:31 GMT -5
Vincent supported himself on the railing of the balcony, shaking his head and grinning. "Mine too. Oh, dear. It's too early for this."
He leaned back a little on the railing, smirking at Ellie. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting a bit chilled out here, and I don't really feel like waiting for the sun, such as it is here, to warm things up. What say we head inside for breakfast?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 8, 2010 20:17:54 GMT -5
Ellie's grin became catlike. It was instances like these that reminded everyone of a certain snarky freshman who happened to share the same expression.
"That sounds excellent."
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