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February Event and Intro Log

Orientation Week/Magic Mayhem

The campus of Diatu Magicademy stretches out before you, confused and chaotic and surging with energy. Where are you headed? To your dorm or suite, to get settled? Maybe you need some food now? Wherever you head off to as your first stop, you have to deal with the snow. Helpful or proud students are passing out various magical remedies to get you where you need to be -- umbrellas with a nasty tendency to dump snow directly onto other people nearby, an iron tube that projects fire but appears to have no off switch, snowshoes that keep you slightly too high off the snow and thus provide no friction for stopping...

Familiar Follies

Familiars do not harass or harm each other as a rule -- but that doesn't mean they have no pecking order, and the week of Orientation finds them all jockeying for status and position as suits them. This can take the form of pranks, displays, competitions, or simple physical assertiveness towards each other. The goal is simply to be seen as superior by the student body. New wizards especially may find themselves surprised at this behavior of their familiars...

Research On the Sundered

Wonders Await

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I think she's just excited. I know I am!

[She holds out her arms, allowing the snake to slither up, down, across.]

This is Jörmungandr! Jorry for short. And I'm Webby!

[This 'poor sap' is now following the poor, hapless boy, yellow eyes flashing with anger. Oh, Yotsuyu might have been offered an umbrella, or (Kami forbid) a flame tube, or snowshoes, but in her ire has disdained all these things to practically stalk young Lloyd, following him where he is going.

Poor Lloyd.

The drenched and shivering woman doesn't make much noise, and her anger has pretty much taken all sense from her. He's following his stomach. She's following him. Surely he has to notice her eventually...]

Orientation Week

"This is ridiculous...." Hel lamented to herself as she tried to maintain some sense of dignity as she crossed the school grounds, dodging mis-aimed streams of fire and snow falling off the umbrellas. These helpful students passing out these objects were just exacerbating the problem. The colder temperatures were also disagreeable to her. "If they knew it was going to be like this they should have kidnapped Skadi instead.." Said without any explanation whatsoever but they didn't call that Jotun an Ice Queen for nothing. She would have been right in her element here.

Getting an idea, she pulled out the peculiar item that had been called to her upon arrival. A most frustrating piece of cloth that no matter how many times you tried to unfold it there was always more material to go. After unfurling a length from it, she called out to a student lingering near the door of the building, "You there, catch." It wasn't a question or a request but a command as she threw one end of the cloth towards them. "Now spread it on the ground..." This way she would have a clear path through the snow without the risk of slipping.

Research On the Sundered

"You can just stop right there," Hel spoke up when there was talk of collecting samples. Sure, she had agreed to meet with these representatives only because she did wish to find a way home but she wasn't comfortable becoming a test subject for their research. "The last Aesir that was submitted to something like this ended up never returning." Mercifully she left out the Valkyrie's name since if word somehow managed to get back to Asgard it could mean trouble for the clone that was posing as the missing person. The clone herself believed she was the genuine article besides.

For the moment, the people in charge of her inspection let the matter go but they might have mentioned the idea of testing a few spells on her instead. "What kind of an idiot do you take me for? Who is going to agree to that?"

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V often had another pair of hands, or rather, one extra hand, through magic. "Lack of access to my Bugsby's Cat-Retrieving Hand spell has in fact worked against me already since arriving here," V agreed. "However when it comes to scribing facts into a book, unless this world has insane and non-sensical laws that say that a single word needs seven pages to itself and that it is the only thing I am allowed to scribe that day, I suspect I can handle the writing on my own."

Willard smacked V's face.

Oh. Right. "Though I appreciate the offer." Manners were a thing that V was working on, or trying to work on.

[ Lloyd recognized this girl-- to be honest, it was hard to not recognize or notice her. while he's seen some weird things on his adventures, it wasn't everyday that someone would meet a green person. he didn't have a chance to approach her while they were waiting to be tested on, so he's actually kind of glad to be able to catch her right after.

and then her legs do that weird jig-thing and Lloyd finds himself hopping back with a quick "Whoa!" to avoid a potentially awkward collision. at least he still has his reflexes. ]

Weren't you like three steps back a second ago?

[ she doesn't mind the snake as much when she's not crawling up her leg. ] Heh. [ a snort. ] I like her name. It... suits her. [ she's surprised ( but also impressed ) that webby knows enough about norse mythology to be paying homage to the world serpent. cute. ]

Name's Saya... and this is Bonesy. [ at his introduction he changes shape, going from a falcon to a snake. look, twins! he slithers down saya's arm to mimic the actual snake. ] The pleasure is all mine.

[ it takes a little while, but he does feel it. the raw ire. the daggers practically at his back. absolute fury that could rival even the most terrifying of demons.

that, and Lloyd kind of has really advanced hearing.

so once he's out of the snow and is putting away his umbrella (and inadvertently lobbing yet another pile of snow in Yotsuyu's direction) he finally turns around and finds the poor woman covered head to toe in snow. and he has no idea he's the one at fault! ]

Oh-- jeez, are you okay?!

Xion didn't need to be told twice. She didn't need to be told once. She took one look at that flame weapon, and since she could not summon her keyblade, she turned and RAN.

Familiar Follies

Trying to familiarize himself with his new surroundings, Atem was exploring the building when he came upon a common area filled with other sundered looking just as out of their element as he was. An innocuous looking crystal floated by his side as a he strode into the room. Pausing only a few feet in, he surveyed the room looking for anyone bearing a resemblance to someone he would know. So far, he hadn't been having any luck. For what purpose was he brought here? Better yet, why were any of them brought here? He thought the days of not having any answers were long behind him.

Atem turned to leave the room, when a few yelps of surprise stopped him in his tracks. Wheeling around to find the source of the disturbance he realized that Capricius Crystallius, that innocent looking crystal, was now in the center of the room using it's telekinesis to lift the other familiars in the room. Ie. It was showing off for no legitimate reason. "For Ra's sake....." He said more to himself before moving over to his creature trying to figure out how to reign it in.

"Capricius! Put them down!" He shot a few apologetic looks as he raised his hands defensively in front of him. "I'm sorry. I really.... I don't know what's gotten into him." Rather than releasing it's hold Capricius answered in chimes, and Atem was clueless as to what any of that meant. "Uh- is there..... anyone..." He trailed off. They were all just as new at this as him, there wasn't anyone readily available to ask for assistance. In a decidedly authoritative voice he addressed the crystal again. "That's enough!"

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[I'm open to suggestions if you have something else in mind!]

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... [ and though she had told the stranger to move she hadn't been expecting them to bolt. she turns the fire canon skyward to keep from setting anybody ablaze and watches. ] I think that might be far enough.

V was trying to figure out if this dorming thing was better or worse than trancing in the dungeon with the halfling. At least there V knew what to expect from the homicidal little maniac. But being around those who are painfully younger and less informed is not exactly new. The creature on V's shoulder, currently looking like a sparrow trying to look like a raven was new, however.

Don't mind the odd stick figure elf puttering around, glaring at things, and constantly looking around, expecting a trap.

If we were back in my realm, I would unleash my guards on you for your impertinence.

[That is not how some puny human should address a Goddess, nor a Queen. Hel happened to be both. Saya could have gone from being chased by zombies, to being chased by skeletons if Hel could make good on her threat.

With her powers stripped from her, Hel didn't know how much fire damage she could tolerate so at least she did step aside.]

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V's familiar was generally a poor imitation of whatever V needed him to be. Which at the moment, was mostly Blackwing. A raven. Who just. saw. a. giant. floating. Shiny.

The creature, looking like a starling that is wearing feather extensions was flying around the other familiars, trying to reach the shiny.

"Someone kindly remind me why it is that I felt that respecting my familiar was a sign of character growth rather than insanity. Before he is out of range for a thrown weapon, please."

Because for some reason quickened lightning bolt WAS NOT WORKING.

Yugi didn't know what to expected when he arrived, but finding his other self here wasn't even on the list of surprises he had started, because even for a place where magic reigned supreme he thought their last encounter was going to be their last... especially since the puzzle no longer existed, at least not in their world. No doubt Atem had taken it back with him to prevent its power from being used and abused...

He couldn't help but stare at the pharaoh, ignoring the craziness going on with his out of control familiar. Peregrin didn't look impressed, but she realized that Yugi wasn't paying it much attention, so she bumped heads with him. "Huh, oh, uh... I know him." He blurted out, and his mismatched familiar just stared back at him, as if to say no duh.

Yugi swallowed the lump in his throat and stepped forward just as Atem bid his familiar to stop. "..." Nailed it. "Other me..." Old habits die hard.

Xion hesitated, spun in the snow to stare from under her hood. A hand flared out to one side, but no Keyblade appeared. Frustrated she turned to flee again....

And fell flat into the snow.

[Hel furrowed her brows at the short human who addressed her. The flashing of his quaff was trying to blind her, or something]

That depends entirely on what you mean. [Given the context clues it didn't take long to figure it out that this boy was experimented on. Hel had initially volunteered to help with the research but she had drawn the line rather early much to the staff's chagrin. Pointing to her two-toned hair she quietly stated] It's always like this.

[What a peculiar person to volunteer willingly to be a guinea pig]

But we're not, so unless you'd like to be well done I suggest you step aside. It's not like charring other students is on my agenda for this afternoon. [ she crinkles her nose. ] I didn't make this stupid fire gun. [ she wouldn't have forgotten the off switch. as soon as the remainder of the path is cleared saya shoved the gun into some unsuspecting students hands, leaving them to go ham with it elsewhere. ]

Realm? [ color her curious. ] You think I'm scared of a couple guards, ha.

snow business

Sunset's head is definitely spinning. She's going to learn new magic? That's awesome! There's music involved? Even more awesome! That most of her friends aren't here with her is not so awesome, but she's doing her best to step forward with a smile anyway.

After some observation, she wisely chooses not to accept any of the snow-crossing gifts, and can be found huddled under a nearby archway, watching the mayhem from a distance with her notebook in hand.

"New magic, new chaos. Some things never change---achoo!"

And she sneezes. Maybe it's a little cold and damp for her fun observations.

familiar follies

Sunset is fond of her familiar, but...he's a handful. He's a floating mass of eyes and tentacles, pretty scary looking, actually...and he's very prone to bumping into things. That might've been your familiar he just bumped into, and a tap of his eye sent the victim bouncing away as if pushed by a forcefield.

"Monarious! Hey! Um...maybe we should settle down, huh? Sorry, I'm so sorry!"

She sighed, reaching out (carefully) to gather him close. One of the tentacles was safe to touch, she'd figured out, as all it did was send a warmth up her arm.

"Yeah. Uh. Don't worry, I've got him. All good now!"

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[Anything else? Maybe a nice cozy day in the Eiather dorms? Infiltrating the library? It's all good!]

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[ he's getting himself situated when he notices v. peregrin lifts her head to watch too, because neither of them are sure what v is doing. ] It seems safe enough... [ or so he assumes. he'd given it a once over as soon as he got in, but he hadn't been looking for traps. ] Are you expecting something to... pop out?

"Oh please don't get him started again...." Atem lamented, bowing his shoulders in a manner unfitting of a pharaoh, but he couldn't help himself. His familiar, whom he thought he had formed a connection to upon meeting it was currently out of control. It's as if Capricius was determined to prove he was the end all be all in the school. So when Saya's cat creature morphed into a dragon, the crystal took it to mean a challenge. Objects all over the room started to rise defying the force of gravity, as they began whirling and swirling all over the room in patterned arcs. A symphony of chimes reverberated throughout the space between the pairs as well.

"We discussed this before...." Shooting a look to Capricius.

Atem is just, Done. This is not how he envisioned his first few days at this strange school. "I'm sorry, I'll get it to stop..." He assured the pink-haired girl.

...oh, ah, n- no. I didn't mean it like that. [ not that she could know that he, too, had a head of natural multi-colored hair. he offered her a small smile as he stammered through his correction. ] I just meant, like, in general. I don't plan on being so accommodating next time, since [ he points to his hair. ] this is the result... though it could have been worse. [ at least he still has hair! ]

I like it though! Mine's kind of the same when it's not, uh, flashing.

You don't need to run. I'm not here to BBQ students. I just needed a clear path. [ she tried to assure her. shoving the fire gun into the hands of some other random student saya walked over to where xion had fallen in the snow, her hands on her hips. ] You okay?

research

"Are you out of your mind?"

Well, this is already going swimmingly! There's a hulking giraffe of a teenager in white looming over the proceedings, scowl permanently fixed to his face. He's really trying not to explode too much, but it still comes out in a hiss as he pinches the bridge of his nose.

"After what you've done to us, you expect us to trust you with our DNA? You've sworn not to willingly hurt us, but all of this was an accident, wasn't it? No way. And the rest of you should really think twice...but hey, it's not my decision." He swivels on his heel and storms out of the hall, something he'll be doing quite a bit these first few days. Yeah, he's totally taking this well.

library, sweet library

Later, the fuming teenager arrives at the Starchime Library, books stacked high on his table with notes carefully laid out. He'd really rather not be hit with any more nasty surprises, so he intends to gain a basic working understanding of everything he can before classes begin.

For a while, this works. Magic in this world is surprisingly structured, which is better than what he was hoping for. Working mathematical formulas in Modification will be familiar, even. But after a few hours the absolutely baffling effects described absolutely boggle the mind, and he rests his forehead in the cradle of his fingers with a low groan.

"This is an absolute nightmare."

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[Mayhem in the Purifeul dorms? Your cat causing a ruckus? Just let me know!]

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It looks like it's a bit too late for that. [ she says from behind her book. she had noticed that a lot of people were having trouble with their familiars, and she couldn't help but be amused by that. maybe it was because bonesy could talk that she wasn't running into as many problems. ] I guess that's kind of impressive... [ she closes the book and sets it in her lap, leaning back to watch capricius work. ] But I still think Bonesy is cooler.

Grammercy, Lady Saya, I knew thou'd enjoy mine brand of charm. [ the bone dragon bows his head to her and then looks to atem. ] Methinks thou ought to talk more. [ when he lifts his head he's smacked with one of the stray objects, his head spinning, though bonesy doesn't seem fazed, instead sitting on his haunches to readjust it. ]

Will you though? [ saya rose from the bench and approached atem with her arms folded. ] Seems like your little crystal thinks he has something to prove. [ her lips quirk in a smirk. ] How cute.

She pushed herself off the ground, glancing back terrified, then scrambled, trying to get to her feet.

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