Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 2, 2010 23:47:58 GMT -5
“And that, dearest Igor,” Rhythan announced, wrapping a dishtowel around his still-steaming hand, “is why you do not pour an oil directly into another boiling liquid. Ever.” The colorless cook smiled winningly at the small, pale-haired girl that perched on the edge of the counter. “It didn’t get you, did it?”
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Ammeryn Evans-Barros
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Post by Ammeryn Evans-Barros on Jan 2, 2010 23:48:34 GMT -5
Ammeryn smiled at the tall man, dropping the thin shield of magic she had thrown up to block the small cooking mishap. “No, I’m fine,” she insisted, in a voice as small as her stature. “Here,” she hopped from the countertop and produced another towel from the cabinet below, stretching to mop the rest of the oil and water from the stovetop, wall behind, and counter to either side. She eyed Rhythan’s injured hand. “Do you… need Doctor Stryker to look at that?”
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 2, 2010 23:48:56 GMT -5
Rhythan flapped said injury carelessly in the air. The realization of pain was delayed, and it was not until after several flaps that he hissed and hugged his hand to his chest. “Ooh, I think I can save that for later,” he began, though his last few words were cut off by the sound of bickering from out in the mess hall.
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
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Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 2, 2010 23:50:51 GMT -5
Bekkoji grunted and ran a hand through his hair. Still half-asleep, it was clearly ease of practice that had carried him to the kitchens unhindered. Mostly.
“Lil’ Red, this Bekko told you,” he chided halfheartedly. “He doesn’t care if… This turtle does not even remember what you said. That’s how much he doesn’t care.”
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Akane Gussumaru
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Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 2, 2010 23:51:39 GMT -5
Akane had been riding piggyback astride her brother ever since she had found—found being a relative term, it was much more of a tackle—him in the corridor just outside the mess hall. With both of her arms wrapped about his shoulders, she butted the side of her skull into his temple and made an indignant noise. “Well, you should,” she huffed. “The old cranky woman cheated and then there was this crazy orange cat-thing out of nowhere and he went all sadistic eighties drive-thru serial killer and—“
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
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Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 2, 2010 23:52:07 GMT -5
Bekkoji jolted his sister and pried her off, gently setting her onto her own two feet just outside the doors to the kitchens. “Breathe,” he ordered. He nudged the door open with his foot and gestured for her to enter, where breakfast would surely follow. “Nourish.” He waited for her to obey and then came into the kitchens himself. Straight to the fridge. A salad for breakfast sounded nice.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 2, 2010 23:53:13 GMT -5
Rhythan, once again forgetting his injury, clapped his hands enthusiastically at the appearance of two other students. He promptly winced, froze mid-clap, and bit back a few choice words.
“Good morning,” he caroled when he had composed himself. Seeing that Bekkoji apparently knew what he was doing—salad again, honestly how did that boy manage to maintain that physique on a meat-free diet?—he rounded on the redhead that had entered with the were-turtle. Her look was unmistakable, and Rhythan bent before her, resting his palms on his knees to grin at her eye-level.
“Oh me oh my, yet another Gussumaru. Such a dandy creature!” He flicked his index finger against her button nose and tipped his head alarmingly far to one side. “So, what in the arsenal of the Animal Kingdom do you take in your other form? A canine? Are you a cat, like your mother? I bet you’re something fierce—a red wolf, like ol’ Gussu himself? Or—ooh! I bet you’re a leopard!” Rhythan reared back and struck a dramatic pose, one hand at his collarbone, the other held in the air. “O, lord of lords! Such ferocity hath hidden verily inside the decorated shell of this rose of a child! Such deception, such suspense we must endure, sharing footfalls with such dangerous—“
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Akane Gussumaru
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Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 2, 2010 23:53:34 GMT -5
Akane, still shaken from earlier and quite alarmed by the theatrics of the unnecessarily tall creature before her, squeaked and transformed into her furrier self, scurrying from the pile of her clothing on the floor, across the tiles, up the leg of Bekkoji’s trousers and into the protective confines of his shirt. She came to rest, quivering, at his shoulder, peeking out through armhole (for Bekkoji had ripped off the sleeves of this particular t-shirt.)
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 2, 2010 23:59:24 GMT -5
Rhythan paused, watched as the student turned from girl to ferret, and bit his lips shut to hold back the epic d’awwwwx0rz! that was bubbling up. A spotted ferret? Oh this was too good. Although, he supposed it was a little more odd that Bekkoji was a snapping turtle…
No matter. Rhythan took a few strides towards Bekkoji—or rather, towards the ferret—and reined his smile back from manical fanboy to mildly friendly.
“Apologies, dear child,” he cooed. “Didn’t mean to frighten you. Scout’s honor.” He held up the salute for Girl Scouts and nodded his head.
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Akane Gussumaru
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Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 3, 2010 0:02:37 GMT -5
Akane, nose twitching, one ear perked and the other flattened back, poked her head out from Bekkoji's shirt for a moment. She then retreated beneath the fabric, did a turnaround, and came back out through the collar to settle at her brother's throat, where she watched Rhythan warily.
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
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Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 3, 2010 0:08:51 GMT -5
Bekkoji sighed and looked slowly up at the cook. "Rhythan," he said, pronouncing the name towards the necklace of fur. "Rhythan, this is Akane."
Bekkoji stroked his sister's head with the pad of his thumb. "He won't hurt you, Lil' Red. Burst your ear drums, maybe, but not hurt you."
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Post by Devyani on Jan 3, 2010 2:10:01 GMT -5
Devyani lurked just inside the lair of the chef-creature, cloaked in incongruous shadows in the corner and watching it instruct the new mage. Him. Whatever her mother said, it was a him. Whatever. Anyway. There was stealth to practice and probably something tasty somewhere in here to steal. She awaited the inevitable golden opportunity, hoping her stomach would not growl too loudly.
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Rhythan
Keme
Iron Chef Glitterwraith
Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are.
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 3, 2010 19:47:07 GMT -5
Rhythan chuckled at Akane, then leaned discreetly onto the counter, pushing a plate of pastries towards the obvious shadow that had been hanging around for a while. Oh, Devyani. If you wanted goodies you have only to ask for them.
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Post by Devyani on Jan 3, 2010 19:49:20 GMT -5
Devyani waited. And waited.
And snatched!
The shadow made soft, happy munching noises.
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Ammeryn Evans-Barros
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Post by Ammeryn Evans-Barros on Jan 3, 2010 20:51:27 GMT -5
Ammeryn, who had gone back to her book in this span of time, raised an eyebrow at the noises coming from nearby.
"I think she likes them," she announced, before pointing out the pile of Akane's clothing with her foot. "Shouldn't someone get those?"
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
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Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 3, 2010 23:47:37 GMT -5
Bekkoji finished constructing his salad, placed the bowl on the counter, and fetched a fork from a nearby drawer. At Ammeryn's words he chuckled.
"Akane," he said to the ferret still at his throat, "Transform back or you'll get no breakfast."
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Akane Gussumaru
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Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 3, 2010 23:51:58 GMT -5
Akane gave a little ferret huff. She quite liked it up here, thank you very much. She was safe and Bekkoji was warm and smelled like home. She was staying here. Nevermind her clothes.
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
Keme
Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 3, 2010 23:58:19 GMT -5
Bekkoji frowned and pried the ferret from around his neck. He held Akane in one fist, her nose level with his eyes. "Akane Gussumaru," he warned, "you go and change back right now, or the statue just might sniff you out and find you."
As he was speaking, Bekkoji crossed the kitchen to the door, where Akane's clothing still lay. He picked up the clothes in a bundle and carried it to one of the pantries, setting the bundle on one of the lower shelves.
"This Bekko hears he finds the taste of ferret quite appetizing," he added, putting his sister gingerly on the floor of the pantry and closing the door.
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Akane Gussumaru
Keme
Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 4, 2010 0:09:31 GMT -5
Akane's squeaking became high-pitched. The statue? The one that had chased her into the tour group earlier? Oh noes!
Her brother hardly had the door closed before Akane regained her human form. She dressed quickly, and was just fastening her belt when she nudged the door open with her knee.
"He can't smell me now, right Bekkoji?" She ran a nervous hand through her hair. "He's gone back to sleep, right?"
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Post by Kassandra Stryker on Jan 4, 2010 0:43:38 GMT -5
Kassandra opened the door to the kitchen fearlessly, knowing that Rhythan wouldn't care and knowing her way around the castle thanks to coming with her father on holidays and things. This year she was in the school for real, and had a roommate and everything.
Looking around, she paused and looked closely at Rhythan's hand.
"You have to go see my Dad. He'll heal that right away. Then you can be your usual exuberant self without hurting yourself," she said matter-of-factly, ignoring her stomach as it growled loudly.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Jan 4, 2010 0:53:15 GMT -5
Rhythan falpped his uninjured hand in the air. "Oh, I'll go to him as soon as everything's finished here." He smiled and offered Kassandra a plate of hearty breakfast rolls-- flaky biscuits stuffed with ham and sprigs of watercress and mint. "Your stomach is asking for these," he teased.
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Post by Kassandra Stryker on Jan 4, 2010 1:11:12 GMT -5
Kassandra took one thankfully, nomming it happily. "Thank you. Careful with your hand or it will be harder for my Dad to heal."
She looked around, noticing how many of them had to be what, Gussumaru, children. All of them, maybe, were. Sometimes Kassandra was so glad she was an only child...
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Bekkoji Gussumaru
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Academy Sophomore: Catpup- Turtle Edition
Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it.
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Post by Bekkoji Gussumaru on Jan 4, 2010 1:49:46 GMT -5
Bekkoji took a seat at the corner of the counter and dug into his morning sustenance. He nodded to Akane, indicating that she should eat something. "Rhythan, this Bekko asks that you make his sister eat. She's all skin and bone."
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Akane Gussumaru
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Academy Freshman: Catpup- Ferret Edition
"...but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant."
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Post by Akane Gussumaru on Jan 4, 2010 1:53:58 GMT -5
Akane stuck her tongue out in her brother's direction before approaching Rhythan. She took a roll delicately from the plate and bit into it. Nom, chew, swallow. They... were kind of delicious. She looked from the cook to the blonde girl, and smiled.
"Hello," she said shyly. Nom.
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Post by Kassandra Stryker on Jan 4, 2010 2:02:25 GMT -5
Kassandra nodded, still eating her roll. "Hello. I'm Kassandra, Doctor Stryker's daughter. Sounds like your brother is giving you grief. Makes me so glad I'm an only child.
"Even better, my dad doesn't even have time to focus only on me because people get hurt so much at this school," she grinned, pointing at Rhythan's hand as an example.
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