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Post by Hitomi Gilespi on May 5, 2009 21:24:21 GMT -5
Hitomi raised an eyebrow, a bit mystified by Yuuki's behavior, but she nodded. It was probably something fairly important -- Yuuki didn't talk to her that much, and they weren't especially close. If she had something she needed to talk about in private... well, she would wait and see.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on May 5, 2009 21:37:42 GMT -5
[maroon]Veronique stood in the center of the room, facing the students solemnly. "It is with great pride that we of the prestigious Dunehelden Academy welcome you this year, new and returning students alike," she began coldly. "This year, we set a record for number of newly enrolled students, and among our community, we have become renown as the most highly acclaimed of all the schools of the supernatural realm. This success can only be attributed to our superb staff --" Veronique shot Himmel a sharp glance. "-- and our outstanding students."
She smiled, baring her fangs only slightly. "So now, to usher in the new school year, we stand and sing our Alma Mater as Yaodensi, Arcane Master of the First Rank and Dean of our esteemed University, lights the ceremonial torch."
A cold chill crawled up Veronique's spine. Beneath her breath, only loud enough for the small group of staff sitting near her to overhear, she muttered, "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."[/maroon]
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Post by Notos Aetai on May 5, 2009 21:50:55 GMT -5
The doors to the hall opened loudly as both were slammed open by a strong wind that lashed around the students in the back. Notos stalked up the main aisle arrogantly. He smiled at the French Vampire standing and addressing her students.
"Hey Vero! Sorry I'm late, but I figured it's nothing that important and it's not like I've never heard you talk before or anything so I figured whatever, right? So, how are you? Still no boyfriend? That's too bad, maybe one day you'll find that right asylum escapee who loves you for your well... he'll just be fucking crazy so it won't matter. Anyway, you were really serious just then. Careful or you'll scare your students, and then you won't have any friends but me and the blond vampire and that'd be sad."
He walked casually up the rest of the way stopping a few feet in front of her. The wind began to course up around him spreading out to her. He made a quick strong gale swirl around them in a sudden assault before cutting his power. And then he stood in front of her grinning.
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Post by Joseph "Peace" Emberlain on May 5, 2009 21:56:59 GMT -5
Peace poked his head into the room. His eyes were immediately drawn to the woman standing at the high table; that must be... the Headmaster. Wonderful. And his new friend was saying things Peace wouldn't say to a teacher under normal circumstances- well, not the part about the asylum escapee, that was just mean. He flashed his best adorable don't-hurt-me grin and skittered over to the nearest open seat in the back.
Upon realizing he was still fairly conspicuous, being much taller than most of the other students, he tried to hunker down. Well, at least he wasn't the only one who stood out- there were two high-schoolers that looked to be nearly as tall as he was. Wow. Hey, kinda cute, too...
-Paying attention time now.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on May 5, 2009 22:11:48 GMT -5
[maroon]Veronique inhaled sharply, gritting her teeth. Of course it would be Notos. It was always either Notos or Lhachlhass. Speaking of which, she hadn't seen that little bastard in a while... Maybe it was because there was no window in the auditorium. Maybe he wouldn't show up at all.
"Notos, I would appreciate it if you would take your seat and be silent," she spat. "We'll discuss your tardiness after the ceremony." She had more important things to do right now... [/maroon]
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Post by Notos Aetai on May 5, 2009 22:23:31 GMT -5
Notos snickered and skipped up to Veronique throwing an arm around her. "Hey, c'mon, is that anyway to treat one of your only friends? Huh? Be nice to me or you'll end up lonely!.. Well except for blond vampire and the blue haired guy."
He put his hand on the top of her head.
"Hey I never noticed how short you were before, hah. You know you aren't that scary up close. You're small like a....kitten. An angry angry kitten with so much built up rage. Yup."
He patted her on the head, smiling.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on May 6, 2009 7:35:11 GMT -5
Veronique smiled, grabbing him by the hair and pulling him down to her eye level (which was not particularly short, and was actually a bit taller than average), forcing him to look into her eyes.
"You will return to your seat, you impudent little swine, or I will see to it that you will disapear from this place and your existence, your very shadow will be cleansed from every realm in existence," she replied, her sweet tone belying her malicious intentions.
Her dark amber eyes imposed the command, their wordless power drilling into him. "I'll give you until the count of three, oh wonderous South Wind, before I begin erasing your disgusting visage from this world."
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Post by Himmel on May 6, 2009 18:32:47 GMT -5
He shifted when he saw Notos come up. He made ready to stand and move quickly, yet remained seated. That kid was more idiotic then he was.. or more brave. He liked to think of it as brave.
Himmel wasn't surprised as Notos addressed Veronique so blatantly. Nor was he surprised at the signs of rage building quickly up on Veronique's face. He sighed, he'd have to step in again maybe.. yep he just did something incredibly stupid and she just grabbed him and started making her world famous death threats.
He stood and as quickly and smoothly as he could was at her side. He grabbed her wrist gently. "Vero.." He pleaded.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on May 6, 2009 18:39:08 GMT -5
[maroon]"Stay out of this Himmel," she hissed. "This has nothing to do with you. I'll not tolerate such insolence." She smacked Himmel's hand away.
She stood for a moment, holding Notos by the collar. "You'll sit next to Professor Rivienne for the remainder of the ceremony, and I don't want to hear another word from you, or you'll be punished accordingly."[/maroon]
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Post by Notos Aetai on May 6, 2009 19:23:31 GMT -5
Notos sighed and nodded. "All right, all right." He started to move past her and headed for his new assigned seat. He walked slowly but not too slow. He knew where to draw the line. His still being alive after these few years showed that much. He sat himself down next to her and leaned back.
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Post by Himmel on May 6, 2009 19:31:48 GMT -5
Himmel moved his hand away but didn't move. He looked up, his eyes meeting hers and just watched their depths. He didn't say anything, or show any signs of any emotion really.
After a moment he shook his head and went back to his seat. He turned his music on again and closed his eyes. Tuning her out.
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Post by yaodensi on May 6, 2009 20:15:38 GMT -5
Yaodensi stands slowly and walks over so that he is next to Veronique. He says in a grandiose voice, "Let the school year begin." and with a few waves of his hand a flame appears in the corner of the room, behind the students, and dances to and fro all the way up to the stage. . .
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Post by mortal on May 6, 2009 20:34:09 GMT -5
As the flame is making it's way up to the stage a wind starts to blow in from the closed door. The wind gets stronger and stronger as the flame gets closer and closer to the stage. As the flame reaches half way it becomes apparent that the wind has the acrid stench of death on it. When the flame is about to light the brazier in front of Yaodensi it is blown out by the wind (anyone with any knowledge of magic knows that it takes a magic wind to blow out a magic flame).
Along with the extinguished flame the doors burst open with a mass of fog flowing in bringing the same smell a hundred times stronger. In the door way, with the light be hind them, stand three figures one in front of the other two as if the two were body guards. The one in the lead slowly starts walking forward though it appears they are no more than a floating tattered cloak, looking exactly like a dementor for you Harry Potter fans.
When the figure makes it half way down the central pathway the other two start quickly moving around the back of the seats and head down the sides of the arena in perfect synchronization.
The lead person reaches the stage and starts walking up as if there were stares or a ramp. The other two reach the stairs on either side and stop halfway up them in the shadows.
The figure walks right up to Veronique. It slowly reaches out and pulls her gently in against him. Leaning in he whispers to Veronique and only Veronique "Been a long time my love." and kisses her.
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Post by Veronique Poulain on May 6, 2009 20:53:28 GMT -5
Veronique watched the figures enter knowingly, amber eyes fixed on the dark shadows approaching the center. She should have known it would be him.
She grabbed him by the collar, pushing him away. She responded coolly, "You show too much familiarity here, Mortale." She shifted slightly circling him casually. "Tell me, why have you come?"
In French, quietly, she added, "If you were here for a friendly visit, you would not have arrived with armed escorts in the middle of our ceremonies. For what purpose have you interrupted us?"
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Post by zed on May 6, 2009 21:28:20 GMT -5
[limegreen]Zed leaned forward in his seat, having to readjust himself to keep balance in his precarious position. This was certainly an interesting turn of events, and one which he was not sure what to make of yet. He needed more information...
Zed slipped down from his chair, sliding forward into the front row until he was right in front of the action. He wanted a closer look.[/limegreen]
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Post by Alex Meriweather on May 6, 2009 21:38:02 GMT -5
Alex gasped as the hooded figures burst into the room, and immediately regretted it. Gagging on the stench, he slid down in his seat and leaned against Hitoshi, trying to hide behind him.
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Post by Hitoshi Gilespi on May 6, 2009 21:40:35 GMT -5
Hitoshi watched the cloaked figure slide past them, his gray eyes locked intently on this moving shadow. He had a hunch as to whom this person was -- there weren't too many possibilities, and Hitoshi was fairly familiar with the history of the school -- but he would wait before jumping to any firm conclusions.
He squinted, drawing upon his magic to view the surroundings. The amount of magic present on this intruder was astounding -- it certainly rivaled his uncle's power, though Hitoshi would wager that Yao was still the stronger of the two -- and all but confirmed his suspicions. However, the amount of magical energy present was overwhelming, from the number of powerful mages and the sheer quantity of student mages crammed in one room. He felt his head begin to swim, and he quickly released the power.
Hitoshi rubbed his temples, eyes fixed ahead. Something very important was about to happen, though he wasn't entirely sure what.
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Post by Hitomi Gilespi on May 6, 2009 21:45:48 GMT -5
Hitomi gagged slightly throwing her hands over her nose. The odor was strong and putrid, and it was making her feel queasy. It was the stench of death...
She glanced up at the figure, her eyes widening. His aura was dark, almost black, but upon closer inspection she realized that it was simply a rich, dark blue. It glittered magnificently, the mark of an astoundingly powerful mage. The aura was almost like Hitoshi's, but much fuller and richer. This man was no one to trifle with.
Hitomi brought her knees against her chest, digging her nails into her thighs. Everything would be okay... she promised herself. Everything will be okay.
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Post by crayolaqueen on May 7, 2009 13:23:38 GMT -5
Tala was freaked out by the magic, the stench, and the creepy hooded guys like everyone else. However, what disturbed Tala the most was that one of the hooded guys started making out with the headmaster! That image alone would scare her for life! She held her nose, and turning to Rebeka whispered, "Gross." Although, despite the stinky smell of death, she had to admit that the cloaked guys were pretty hot. Esspecially the one who made out with Veronique...
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Liam Farrell
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University Freshman: Not a Sin-Eater, Because We Don't Have Those
Those who are dead, are not dead, they're just living in my head...
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Post by Liam Farrell on May 7, 2009 16:12:47 GMT -5
Liam watched everything in wide-eyed fascination blended with horror. Leaning over to Gussu he whispered, "What's going on? Does this happen often?"
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Post by Kenji Gussumaru on May 10, 2009 15:56:25 GMT -5
Gussu stared, wide-eyed. He didn't move or react beyond that. He sat still watching in horror and surprise until he heard Liam's voice.
It took him a moment, "Um.. hell no. I, yeah, no. Did he just kiss her? Who in their right mind would do that? Willingly? Ever?"
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Post by Notos Aetai on May 10, 2009 16:39:17 GMT -5
"NO WAY!"
Notos shot out of his seat and stared in shock at Veronique and the man that had entered and KISSED HER. He thought about walking forward and thought better of it.
"Wait... so you actually HAVE a boyfriend... or should someone be helping you? Um. wow. Hey, mister you didn't escape from some place with nice soft white walls did'ya?
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Post by Lhachlhass on May 10, 2009 17:03:16 GMT -5
Lhachlhass made his way carefully up the last stretch of wall. For almost anyone else save a few certain others the task would be impossible. But for Lhachlhass it was a fairly easy climb, he wasn't like the others. He didn't think like the others, his body didn't move like the others.
He easily made it up all the way and crept quietly making his way to stretch of glass in front of him. His footfalls didn't make a sound. He got to the glass and leaned forward carefully with his hands pressed against it. He didn't notice the white line going through the glass.
He was high over that angry angry French vampire lady and.. who was that guy and why was he doing that to her? Who in their right minds? It was like the animals he had read about that after they mate the females eat the males.. the headmaster was like one of those.. what crazy ass..? He shook it off, not his problem, his. He leaned forward closer though, something interesting was defiantly happening.
He didn't hear the creaking of the glass, the faint warning. He thought he imagined the glass shifting.
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Post by Smoke on May 10, 2009 17:25:55 GMT -5
The stench was horrible. He watched the three men enter, hiding his mouth and nose behind his sleeve, but otherwise neutral.
When the kiss ended, he stood and clapped. "Bravo, Nearly Dead Guy. Haven't seen you in a while."
The eagle on the back of his chair clacked his beak and stared at Mortale predatorily.
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Post by Himmel on May 10, 2009 17:37:39 GMT -5
Himmel was in a mood, I do all this shit for her, I stop her from being what she's afraid of, and she bitches about insolence! I don't have to be here, I don't have to help her.
He sat and fumed for a few moments, listening to his music and then Yao came up and started and then he came. Himmel's mood changed instantly. From where he sat he could see the face. A grin spread across his face as Mortale walked up to the stage. When he had reached Veronique he turned off his i-pod, this was too interesting to miss. And then, Nearly Dead Guy kissed her.
He couldn't help it, he started laughing.
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