Post by Gabriella Velas on Dec 3, 2010 13:28:58 GMT -5
[16:33] <griffinguy24> After months of preparation, the four of you are in front of the Vestan dormitory. By extreme coincidence, you've all come here at the same time
[16:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> must be...Fate
[16:33] <Gabriella_Velas> *cough Fate cough*
[16:33] <Gabriella_Velas>
[16:34] <griffinguy24> (how are you all arriving? Driven? Bus? Any family with you?
[16:34] <Gabriella_Velas> drove my Jag
[16:34] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Drove myself, no family
[16:34] <Gabriella_Velas> family is no where to be seen I would guess
[16:35] <Ren_Panganiban> Took the bus on my own
[16:35] <Jahiera_Saladin> (Came with my dad, he's looks like Idiana Jones...very protective, very tall...
[16:38] <griffinguy24> As you approach the building, a man walks out. He also looks a great deal like Indiana Jones, what with his hat and leather safari vest. A jaguar follows him like an enormous dog. None of the other students or family notice the jaguar. Jahiera, you look to your father, and he appears not to notice the jaguar either
[16:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> *blinks and groans, Miyet tilts her head curiously*
[16:39] * Gabriella_Velas smiles uneasily
[16:40] <Ren_Panganiban> *looks up from the game I was playing, blinking*
[16:40] <griffinguy24> Suddenly, the four of you hear a voice inside your heads stating, "You must be the next batch of new Scion students, eh?"
[16:41] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I just nod
[16:42] * Ren_Panganiban flinches at the mental assault, but shrugs in answer.
[16:42] * Gabriella_Velas replies aloud "Yes sir."
[16:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> *another blink as she looks at the other three, her eyes calculating and grins*
[16:44] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I say "My name's Alex, what's yours?"
[16:45] * Gabriella_Velas looks the three up and down
[16:45] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm Gabriella"
[16:45] <Ren_Panganiban> "Name's Ren. It's, er... Nice to meet you."
[16:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Turns to father and goes on her tiptoes to whisper near his ears* We found your long lost brother at last Dad. *Turning back to everyone, she smiles and waves* Jahiera's the name, and I'm the often smug know-it-all, pleasure to meet ya.
[16:46] <Gabriella_Velas> "That has yet to be determined."
[16:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Pleased to meet you, Gabriella, Ren, Jahiera" while nodding to each in turn
[16:47] <griffinguy24> The man sighs, then says, telepathically, "I am Dr. Alan Lord. I'm your new academic advisor. Hold on, I need to get you folks up to your rooms." Outwardly, he goes to the four and says, "New students this way!" He looks at Raymond, blinks, and says, "You don't have to worry, your daughter is in good hands here."
[16:47] * Gabriella_Velas follows Dr. Lord
[16:48] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Pleased to meet you, Dr. Lord"
[16:48] <griffinguy24> Blinking steadily, Raymond grins, and turns to Jahiera, "Love you very much, darling. With any luck, I'll find a way to visit"
[16:48] <Gabriella_Velas> (bags in hand)
[16:49] * Ren_Panganiban follows after them, wheeling two large suitcases.
[16:49] <griffinguy24> Hugging his daughter, Raymond Saladin walks off. Dr. Lord says to Jahiera, "Sorry kid, needed to get the mortal out of the way. Better than the last group, one kid had a slew of mortal relatives. Come on," And with that, he takes you inside.
[16:50] * Alexander_Efasteyo follows the others carrying a couple of suit cases and a very full back pack
[16:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she smiles and hugs her father's waist* Alright *picks up stuff and follows, two duffel bags in hand, one had Miyet perched on it*
[16:51] <griffinguy24> The building is bustling with activity, most elevators crammed with people getting on and off with huge laundry carts full of objects. One elevator in the far corner, however, is not being used. No one is even using it. Dr. Lord makes a beeline straight to it.
[16:53] <griffinguy24> He waves his hand and the elevator opens, and you all pile in. When the door opens, you're on the 11th floor of a ten-story building
[16:53] * Gabriella_Velas follows trying to not hit or be hit by anyone
[16:53] <Jahiera_Saladin> *looks around at everything, simply fascinated, Miyet is similarly engrossed by the large Panther in front of them*
[16:54] * Gabriella_Velas looks around a little sulkily
[16:54] <griffinguy24> Ix Chel and Miyet communicate through growls and yowls. After a minute, Dr. Lord burts out laughing
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Asks Dr. Lord, "Where is this floor? It seems 1 story higher that from the outside."
[16:56] * Ren_Panganiban looked at their group
[16:57] <Ren_Panganiban> "And it looks a bit big for just the four of us."
[16:58] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she blinks and looks down at Miyet then up at Dr. Lord's Jaguar* "Something tells me this will be a very interesting school..." *the other's comments were filed away for later*
[16:58] * Gabriella_Velas nervously fingers her necklace
[16:58] <griffinguy24> regaining his calm, Dr. Lord says, "Welcome to the dorm that doesn't officially exist. It's got six rooms available... at least for now. The gods magicked the whole thing, kind of a miniature Terra Incognita."
[16:58] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins
[16:59] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Oh!" *she's now fascinated all over again* "That sounds awesome!"
[16:59] * Ren_Panganiban gives an appreciative whistle
[16:59] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[17:00] <griffinguy24> "Now, let's get you settled. There's two other Scions coming in tomorrow, if that Prophecy told me right, but for now, the ten of you are all we've got"
[17:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks about to see if anything else looks obviously "special"
[17:00] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ten sir?"
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> "So, the four of us, two more coming tomorrow, and two more already on campus, right?"
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> *four more
[17:01] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks oddly at Ren
[17:01] * Alexander_Efasteyo smiles
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Ren has Math Genius, Yuutousei does not >3< }}
[17:03] <griffinguy24> {{no, you four, then six other Scions, plus two will make twelve. ten for today}} He grins, "Didn't I say that there was a first group? Six other Scions came in earlier. In any case, park your stuff here and head to the common room" he points to a door. "Now that you're all here, it's time for a floor meeting. Talk amongst yourselves, I'll get your roommates"
[17:05] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks around to see if anyone else is going to speak up
[17:05] <Gabriella_Velas> "So where are you guys from?"
[17:06] * Ren_Panganiban moves the suitcases to the side of the walkway.
[17:06] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I grew up in Dale City, VA, near MCB Qunatico. And you?
[17:06] <Gabriella_Velas> "NYC born and raised. Upper East Side."
[17:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "I pretty much lived in D.C., just south of it."
[17:06] <Jahiera_Saladin> *She calls Miyet, who ends up drapped around her shoulders* "I'm from Egypt, been living as an archeologist ever since I was old enough to read and walk"
[17:07] * Alexander_Efasteyo raises one eyebrow at Jahiera
[17:07] <Ren_Panganiban> "Came a long way for school then."
[17:08] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she grins, scratching Miyet's chin* "This would be my first time in a school...Mother thought it would good for me to get some kind of formal education."
[17:09] <Gabriella_Velas> "College here wasn't my plans either. Father insisted quite forcefully that this would be better than Columbia."
[17:10] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I always figured on goin' to college, just not here."
[17:10] <Ren_Panganiban> "Eh, I'm within a day's drive from home. It's better than being on the opposite side of the country."
[17:11] <Gabriella_Velas> "True. NYC isn't that far off."
[17:11] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Nods at Ren and Gabriella, "Yeah, I'm close to home too."
[17:11] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Or in a different continent" *she winks at Ren* "How about majors? What are yours? Cause I'm doing Archeology"
[17:12] <Ren_Panganiban> shrugs. "Computers. They're simple enough to work with, and guarantee a good job just about anywhere."
[17:12] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Double majoring in Physics and Mechanical Engineering"
[17:13] <Gabriella_Velas> "Journalism and Creative Writing-dual major.)
[17:13] <Gabriella_Velas> "kinda covering my bases and going for both I guess."
[17:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she giggles* "Now I feel lazy...with your Double Majoring and new technologies."
[17:14] * Gabriella_Velas smiles for the first time "from what I know there is nothing lazy about that."
[17:15] <griffinguy24> Finally, Dr. Lord comes in with a motley crew of assorted eighteen-year-olds. They all sit down on the couches and Dr. Lord says, "OK, kids, since we're all going to be here for a bit, it's time to get acquainted. Introductions, everybody..."
[17:16] <Ren_Panganiban> "How about you go first, Dr. Lord, so we know what we need to give."
[17:18] <griffinguy24> "Understandable. I'm Dr. Alan Lord, I'm a rainforest ecologist and Scion of Quetzalcoatl. I'm a Demigod Scion, meaning I have more ichor than blood coursing through my veins. I'm your Biology professor, and I've checked, no, you cannot drop my course. First lesson as Scions, Fate is a massive bitch"
[17:19] * Alexander_Efasteyo chuckles softly
[17:19] <Gabriella_Velas> "Well aware of that one."
[17:19] * Ren_Panganiban groans, muttering "great" under my breath.
[17:20] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm Gabriella velas, Scion of Tezcatlipoca. Born and raised in NYC, dual majoring in Journalism and Creative Writing."
[17:20] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods, laughing a little* I'm Jahiera, archeology major and Scion of Bastet. *she scratches a purring Miyet's chin* and this is Miyet...*a haunted look quickly passes over her face* If she's sitting in front of the fridge, mewing loudly, please give her milk...that way, she doesn't get angry...you wouldn't like her when she's angry. *Miyet looks INCREDIBLY smug at this point*
[17:21] <griffinguy24> One young black man wearing camouflage fatigues barks out in a forceful tone, "my name is Hank Owens, Scion of Shango. Detroit born and raised. ROTC."
[17:21] * Gabriella_Velas summons her Jaguar "This is Tepini. Please try to leave him alone as he can be quite...protective"
[17:22] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Alexander Efasteyo here, but most people call me Alex. My real dad is Hephaestus. I grew up in Virgina, and I'm double majoring in Physics and Mechanical Engineering so I can invent and make things. I also like to play sports."
[17:22] <Ren_Panganiban> "Ren Panganiban, Scion of Izanagi and I'm from the D.C. metro area. I'm into computers. Oh, and if you see a black bird flying around the dorm, that's just Rizal. Just... Don't bleed in front of him and you should be fine... I guess..."
[17:23] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord blinks, "Another jaguar... Well, this is Ix Chel. She's my nagual, a literal piece of my soul. She's currently in her ghost form, meaning that she's invisible to mortals. Anyone with divine blood, however, can see her."
[17:23] * Gabriella_Velas is more intrested in his cat now
[17:25] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hank, my stepdad is in the marines, what branch of service were you thinking about joining?"
[17:25] <griffinguy24> A tall and lanky boy wearing incredibly thick glasses speaks up, as he does so, you all feel a pit of dread in your stomach, "I am Lionel Applegate. Scion of Nergal. I am a Biotech major. I do not ask for much, just that you do not touch my stuff"
[17:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera seems to be calculating, paying close attention to Scions as she breathes evenly* ((Activated Scent the Divine, trying to learn the Scents for each pantheon mentioned))
[17:26] <griffinguy24> Hank looks interested, "I was thinking Marines too. That's what my Dad did, well, his mortal guise anyway"
[17:27] <Alexander_Efasteyo> At Hank, "Cool"
[17:27] <griffinguy24> A well tanned blonde guy guy wearing the loudest shirt possible says, "I'm Cory Jackson. Dad's Coyote. I'm a Communications major. Hope to become a comedian or something." He looks Gabby over, grinning wildly.
[17:29] <griffinguy24> A Chinese girl on the short side says, quietly, "I am Sonia Wu. My father is Sun Wukong, the Monkey King... I'm a film major, I hope to make movies... especially Wuxia movies... Is anyone familiar with that genre?"
[17:29] * Gabriella_Velas shakes her head
[17:29] * Ren_Panganiban raises his hand a bit.
[17:29] <Ren_Panganiban> "They're interesting."
[17:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at this, Jahiera blinks and looks down at herself, then back at Gabby, and then back at Cory, she was about to mutter a lot of things in Arabic when Sonia spoke, she nods* "Yeah...they're pretty cool, they give ideas to try out too."
[17:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> *give me
[17:31] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I like Bruce Lee and Jet Li movies, does that count?"
[17:31] <griffinguy24> A beautiful Indian girl looks at the group with the practiced scorn of someone on the top of the social ladder, "I'm Sadie Parr. Parvati's my mother. I'm undeclared for now."
[17:32] * Alexander_Efasteyo wonders how someone so much shorter than him can appear to be looking down at him
[17:33] <griffinguy24> Sonia responds to Alexander, "I wouldn't say that, but it's a good background to understanding the genre."
[17:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera merely grins at Sadie, her smile a little feral*
[17:34] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks at Jahiera's grin and scowls
[17:34] * Gabriella_Velas also grins at Sadie with a calculating grin.
[17:34] <Gabriella_Velas> "So Sadie where are you from?"
[17:35] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks Gabby up and down, sizing her up, before wearing a smirk, "Connecticut. My dad works in NYC, though"
[17:37] <Gabriella_Velas> "What does he do?"
[17:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> *At Sadie's scowl, she merely turns to Sonia and Alex, as if the Indian wasn't worth her time* "You might want to check films like the Brave Archer, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers..." *turning back to Sonia* "...do I have it right?"
[17:37] <griffinguy24> Sonia brightens at that, as if she had gotten that pony for Christmas
[17:38] <griffinguy24> Finally, there's a guy wearing a plaid red flannel shirt and blue jeans, who is the only one in the room close to approaching Alexander in size, and might as well have a neon sign saying "redneck" above him, "I'm Barry Winston. I'm from a few towns over And I can't believe you city folk're taking this whole pagan bullshit seriously"
[17:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I guess Jackie Chan doesn't cut it either. But I like flicks with martial arts in them."
[17:39] <Ren_Panganiban> "Pagan? What's so 'Pagan' about it?"
[17:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera's head snaps to Barry and Miyet hisses at him* "Excuse me?"
[17:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I shake my head slightly and ask Barry "So why are you here if you don't believe?"
[17:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> "And I'm not 'City Folk' geeze!"
[17:40] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm sorry what?"
[17:41] <griffinguy24> "I mean, one'a Lord Jesus' angels came to me and gave me my gifts, but I can't believe anyone'd think those queer gods from those primitive storybooks are anything but demons"
[17:41] <griffinguy24> Absolutely everyone is staring at him as if he had three heads
[17:42] * Gabriella_Velas Tepini growls and takes a step towards Barry, but Gabby quickly puts a had on the cats head and he calms down.
[17:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera's eyes go flat and Miyet jumps of her shoulder, transforming into a growling silver lioness* "Take. That. Back."
[17:42] <Ren_Panganiban> "You know, some our "parents" have been around longer than the idea of Christianity. I wouldn't go around bad mouthing other people's religion. Isn't that what Christianity all about - hate thy sin, not thy neighbor? Not exactly practicing, are you?"
[17:43] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord says quietly, "Oh god, one of THEM" then says, "Everybody calm down. Don't attack each other!" though he says, "yet" under his breath, "Barry, who exactly claimed you as their Scion?"
[17:44] <griffinguy24> Barry says smugly, "The angel called himself 'Vahram'"
[17:45] <Ren_Panganiban> "...Who isn't an angel in Christianity..."
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at this Jahiera grinned* "Is that so..."
[17:45] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord sighs visibly, muttering "Thank Quetzalcoatl, it's not actually an Elohim", before saying out loud, "OK, you're a bit confused, Vahram isn't a Christian Angel, he's a Persian god of War, one of the Yazatas. I know a few Yazatas, they're good people.
[17:48] <griffinguy24> Barry spits, "Persian?! I ain't no fucking terrorist sand rat!" Upon saying this, Dr. Lord pulls a machete seemingly out of freaking nowhere and presses it to Barry's throat
[17:48] <Gabriella_Velas> Tepini is practically grinning
[17:49] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera simply chuckled, the vicious grin growing, scratching Miyet's ears* "Congratulations."
[17:49] * Ren_Panganiban shakes his head.
[17:49] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ah Fate you truly are a bitch."
[17:50] <griffinguy24> "OK, kids, I can't ACTUALLY kill him without starting a godwar, and those cause way too much paperwork. Just hold on a second and talk amongst yourselves!" With that, he grabs Barry and the two disappear in a flash of rainbow light
[17:50] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Damn, that's the way to travel"
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> (his focus gone Tepini looks curiously at Miyet
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> )
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> Oh he's going to be a fun one
[17:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'm kind of surprise that kind of person knew enough about other pantheons to call us all 'pagan'."
[17:52] <griffinguy24> Hank scoffed, "I've met those types before. Trust me, they find a single word and latch onto it like it's going out of style"
[17:52] <Gabriella_Velas> "He'll either learn fast or die fast."
[17:52] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Pity," *Jahiera actually seemed disappointed as her bow appeared and disappeared just as quickly* "I hate being called that...you have any idea how long I had to wait in the damned airport before they allowed me to pass?" *she sighed* "That bastard is going to suffer..."
[17:52] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I sure hope I don't get that guy as my roommate."
[17:53] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ditto"
[17:53] <griffinguy24> Cory starts laughing out loud, "God, and I was worried this might be boring. Fuck, I love idiots"
[17:53] <Gabriella_Velas> I don't want him near me
[17:53] * Alexander_Efasteyo nods at Gabriella's comment about learn fast or die
[17:54] <Ren_Panganiban> "You know, even when I was a Christian, people still called me 'Pagan.' Looks like that word's just gonna stick."
[17:54] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Ignore it, Ren. It's just a word, can't hurt you none."
[17:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Miyet shrunk and allowed herself to be picked up by a sedate Jahiera, who walked to a chair and sat down, hugging the cat*
[17:54] <Gabriella_Velas> "I could care less what he calls me. It doesn't change the fact that my dad is VERY real."
[17:55] <griffinguy24> Hank nods, "That guy tries that shit again, I'll stick my M16 up his ass. It don't run outta ammo"
[17:55] <Ren_Panganiban> "Hey, no need to kill him right? You heard Dr Lord - paperwork. Lots and lots of scary paperwork."
[17:56] <Gabriella_Velas> "Let it go hank. Like Dr. Lord said...not worth the trouble of starting a god war."
[17:56] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Good Hank, so it wouldn't be a waste of ammo then like it would be for me."
[17:57] <griffinguy24> Almost upon hearing his name, Dr. Lord, alone, appears in a flash of rainbow light, "OK, guys, here's what I've been able to glean. Barry's from a deep rural community. His mother's side
[17:58] <griffinguy24> 's probably inbred out the wazoo, and he's in denial that Vahram is actually his dad. He's possibly the biggest redneck asshole you can imagine. I've managed to put the fear of the gods in him and left him in the woods. He's a big boy and he has the stamina."
[17:59] * Gabriella_Velas looks pleased
[17:59] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do you think he'll be back?
[18:00] <griffinguy24> "Unfortunately, he has to be. See, I was told that every Scion student had to be kept here for their own protection. He'll be back, but with any luck he'll keep his big mouth shut."
[18:00] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Just keep him away from me and I promise I won't start anything." *Jahiera's voice echoed with the fear and unease she felt in the airport when she arrived*
[18:01] * Ren_Panganiban pats Jahiera on the shoulder.
[18:01] <Gabriella_Velas> Don't worry Jahiera. He can't do a thing to you. And if he tries something he has me and Tepini to answer to.
[18:02] <Ren_Panganiban> "Got the same thing last time I was coming back from the Philippines, since I still don't have my citizenship here."
[18:02] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord holds a hand to his forehead, "See, this is why I told them to put in an R.A., but noooooo, they told me that they were adults, they could handle petty disputes between Bandmates... OK, second rule of being a Scion, the gods are many things, but above all, they underestimate the mortal problems that come part and parcel with the whole Hero's Journey thing
[18:03] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dr. Lord, is it OK if we handle him ourselves if he misbehaves again? Or is there some policy we're supposed to follow?"
[18:03] <Gabriella_Velas> don't kill him I would guess.
[18:04] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she weakily grinned at Dr. Lord's words, remembering her track through the desert to find a lost lion cub*
[18:04] <griffinguy24> "Make sure he survives, and I'll turn the other way. Note that 'survives' is a large umbrella for a person's condition"
[18:04] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins
[18:05] * Gabriella_Velas grins wickedly
[18:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods once more*
[18:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "Well, if he's working with us, we have to make sure that what you lot do to him isn't too severe then..."
[18:07] * Gabriella_Velas holds up her hands "nothing permenant. but he will learn that my father and the rest are real...not some demons."
[18:07] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Beggin' your pardon Ren, but for the time being I have my doubts about how much he will be working with any of us"
[18:07] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Anything else Dr. Lord?" *She asks quickly, not wanting to dwell on the band member's behavior*
[18:07] <Ren_Panganiban> "Point taken, Alex."
[18:07] <griffinguy24> "Plus, I'm the scion of a god of Health, I can patch up whatever you put on him, if his dad complains." He looks at you all, "I've dealt with that kind of racist bullshit before. You do NOT have to put up with it. And if you can't do it, come to me"
[18:08] <Gabriella_Velas> So what are the dorm rules Dr. Lord
[18:08] <Gabriella_Velas> (takes her que from Jahiera)
[18:10] <griffinguy24> "Officially? There's a whole bunch, but we're all kinds of rule breaking here. Hell, look at all your pets," he motions to Ix Chel, Miyet, and Tepini, "Basically, the rules boil down to 'Don't do anything stupid in front of the mortals'. You can find ways around them, but it's very difficult."
[18:12] <griffinguy24> "In any case, I noticed some of you looked worried when you heard my divine patron's name. Don't worry, I don't discriminate. You're not your parents, and I'm not Quetzalcoatl. Any bad blood there has nothing to do with this."
[18:13] * Gabriella_Velas lets out a small sigh
[18:13] <Gabriella_Velas> of releif
[18:13] * Alexander_Efasteyo shrugs
[18:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> *her grin returns and aims it at Gabriella*
[18:15] <griffinguy24> "Now, as far as class goes, the Gods expect you to pass. I, however, expect you to EXCEED. You're Scions. You don't have the limits normal students do. And in my class, I will expect the world of you"
[18:16] * Ren_Panganiban groans.
[18:16] <griffinguy24> Now, we're scheduled for 8 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If I find the pencil-pusher who made the schedule, I will rip out his heart and eat it."
[18:16] * Gabriella_Velas rubs her forehead
[18:17] <griffinguy24> "I still expect perfect attendance from you."
[18:17] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera raises her hand* "Umm...can I help?" *the time-table was eating into her sleeptime*
[18:17] * Gabriella_Velas says "just give it to dad." without even thinking
[18:17] * Gabriella_Velas 's hand flys to her mouth
[18:18] * Alexander_Efasteyo has a strange look on his face (about the eating of hearts)
[18:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> "The timetable's eating into my slee-err...Archery Practice time." *she ends with a slightly innocent smile*
[18:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Wouldn't it be easier to just hack the computer here and change the time?"
[18:19] <griffinguy24> "I've tried. Fate really is a bitch with this course"
[18:20] <Ren_Panganiban> "Thanks for letting me know, that was the next thing I was going to try."
[18:21] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera sighs and flops back into her seat* "Dr. Lord? What about extracurricular activities and sports? When are the signups for those?"
[18:21] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, you guys can have the hearts, I'm trying to cut back"
[18:21] <griffinguy24> "In any case, I have been tasked as your guardian as well as your teacher, but Legend attracts Legend, and if I join you in any battles, the threats will respond to my presence and scale up. My current power is out of your league, and any challenge to me will be lethal to you. Besides, you stick twelve Scions together, and almost nothing can stop them... even if you have to kill one of them"
[18:22] * Gabriella_Velas knocks on nearest wood
[18:22] <griffinguy24> "So, unless Ragnarok is about to start, don't call on me"
[18:22] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera mutters a brief Ancient Egyptian prayer against bad luck*
[18:23] <griffinguy24> "Extracurriculars and sports tend to start quickly. I believe there's an open fair on that tomorrow."
[18:24] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Is there a list somewhere of the clubs here?" (clubs being extracurricular this time, not dance)
[18:24] <griffinguy24> "If you guys want any help, if you're struggling with anything, or if you want to learn some skill outside of the core curriculum, I'm here if you need me."
[18:25] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Thanks, Dr. Lord
[18:25] <Ren_Panganiban> "When you say 'outside skills' you're talking... Less than mortal ones, right?"
[18:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at that Jahiera's grin grew* Thank you!
[18:26] <griffinguy24> "Of course! Hell, our Biology Lab section has me teaching the twelve of you, so be prepared for mythology as a strong background in our fieldwork"
[18:26] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[18:27] <Jahiera_Saladin> *the smug grin returns, taking that course on Mythology really was a good idea*
[18:27] <Ren_Panganiban> "Our lab section is at a more... decent time, right?"
[18:28] * Gabriella_Velas "I'm taking a mythology course too." (practically spits out the word mythology)
[18:28] <griffinguy24> "Thursdays from 2-6. Be prepared for battle"
[18:29] * Alexander_Efasteyo gets a huge grin on his face
[18:29] * Gabriella_Velas cringes
[18:29] <griffinguy24> "Now, last but not least, I have some new student packets to give you. These contain course catalogs, campus regulations, lists of extracurriculars, info on financial aid, and suchnot. These also contain your room assignments"
[18:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she gives Gabriella a sly thumbs up*
[18:31] <griffinguy24> He sheathes his machete before taking out the packets.
[18:36] * Gabriella_Velas 's body stiffens and her eyes go white for a few seconds then black
[18:37] * Gabriella_Velas 's knees weaken and she leans against the wall as she recovers.
[18:37] <griffinguy24> Cory goes up to her, hoping to comfort her
[18:37] * Alexander_Efasteyo gazes quizzically at Gabriella
[18:38] <griffinguy24> Hank yells, "You all right?"
[18:39] * Ren_Panganiban looks concerned, but stays to the side so as to not get bowled over by Cory.
[18:39] * Gabriella_Velas brushes Cory off
[18:39] <Gabriella_Velas> "yeah I'm fine
[18:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> "So I guess we can't just pick our roommates" *the quiet murmur was full of disappointment, right until she noticed Gabriella's attack* "Gabriella?" *On her legs quickly, she strides over to the scion, brushing away Cory* "Give her some space people...Gabriella? You feelin' okay?" *she looks her over* ((Medicine roll?))
[18:39] * Alexander_Efasteyo raises one eyebrow at Gabriella
[18:40] <Gabriella_Velas> "just a few of dad's "gifts""
[18:40] * Alexander_Efasteyo relaxes and nods slightly
[18:41] <Gabriella_Velas> I'm good Jahi, really.
[18:41] <Ren_Panganiban> "Good to hear it wasn't anything too serious."
[18:41] <griffinguy24> Dr Lord says, "Relax, kids, I've seen this done before. It's a channelling of Fate. Mystery, then Prophecy, if I'm not mistaken"
[18:41] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[18:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods and backs off, seeing one too many heat-strokes had made her weary of such things*
[18:44] <Jahiera_Saladin> *She turns to Cory with an apologetic smile* "Sorry about that, but you really did need to give her space if it was something serious." *with that, she walked back to her chair, with a slightly Miyet on it*
[18:44] <Jahiera_Saladin> *slightly ruffled and annoyed
[18:45] <griffinguy24> Dr Lord shrugs it off, having no apparent interest in what, exactly, Gabby may have seen in her visions, "In any case, here're your packets. Now I should probably get to my Band. Last I checked they were at Uluru in Australia. Hope they haven't been eaten by bunyips. Stay safe, everyone!" With that, he activates the Rainbow Bridge, taking Ix Chel with him as he disappears in a burst of light
[18:46] * Gabriella_Velas goes to get her packet and room assignment eager to get settled
[18:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Again I say damn, I'd really love to travel like that"
[18:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Bunyips..." *her eyes widened* "...oh lordy..."
[18:46] <griffinguy24> Room assignments are listed as such...
[18:47] <griffinguy24> Room 1101 - Lionel Applegate and Alexander Efasteyo
[18:47] <griffinguy24> Room 1102 - Dave Jones and Cory Jackson
[18:47] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks at Lionel
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Lionel: I won't touch your stuff if you don't touch mine
[18:48] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Lionel, deal"
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Room 1103 - Hank Owens and Ren Panganiban
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Room 1104 - Sean Regan and Barry Winston
[18:48] <griffinguy24> 1105 - Sadie Parr and Jahiera Saladin
[18:49] * Gabriella_Velas is relieved!
[18:49] <griffinguy24> 1106 - Gabriella Velas and Sonia Wu
[18:49] <Ren_Panganiban> "How do you feel about all nighters, Hank?"
[18:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Gabriella's look of relief
[18:49] * Gabriella_Velas but is disappointed...was hoping to room with Jahi
[18:50] * Gabriella_Velas shoots Jahi an appologetic look
[18:50] <griffinguy24> Hank: "I need to be up and in formation at 0600. All nighters will not work out"
[18:50] <griffinguy24> Hank: Just... just wear headphones or something
[18:51] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera simply sighs and walks up to Sadie* "Hi there roomie, you do anything to mess with me and my stuff, Miyet will eat you." *her smile grew* "'Kay?"
[18:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "I wear 'em already. Just wanted to know if I need to keep my screen set to a low level late at night. If you could wake me up before class starts, that'd be great though"
[18:52] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks at Jahiera as though she grew a second head, "As if I'd have anything to do with your ratty-ass stuff. God, I have to put up with some geek. Why me
[18:53] <griffinguy24> Sonia looks at Gabby, clearly intimidated, but she then looks at Sadie, and her face fills with relief
[18:53] <Gabriella_Velas> "Cause Karma's a bitch much like you?"
[18:54] <griffinguy24> Sadie rolls her eyes at Gabby
[18:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she quickly stuck out her hand* "Said geek could help you with your homework if she was inclined to, and said geek also has a thing for jewelry...either ways, I wouldn't mind it if we could start over cordially...sound good to you?" *she stuck out her hand*
[18:55] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks calculatingly at Jahiera, then slowly shakes her hand, without saying a word
[18:57] * Gabriella_Velas grabs her bags and heads to her room
[18:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera smile grows, Miyet looks over at Gabby and Sonia, and seemed to wink* "Great roomie, this is gonna be an awesome semester, no?" *with that she grabs her bags and walks to her new room*
[18:58] <Ren_Panganiban> "Let's grab our stuff and head to '03." Ren starts heading back out and towards the hallway.
[18:58] <griffinguy24> Lionel simply walks out of the room, without a word. Cory says, "Ya know, I almost wish I got the redneck as my roomie. Always nice to harass someone who deserves it..."
[18:59] <griffinguy24> "Course, I say almost there with emphasis
[19:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo unenthusiastically takes his luggage and follows Lionel to their room
[16:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> must be...Fate
[16:33] <Gabriella_Velas> *cough Fate cough*
[16:33] <Gabriella_Velas>
[16:34] <griffinguy24> (how are you all arriving? Driven? Bus? Any family with you?
[16:34] <Gabriella_Velas> drove my Jag
[16:34] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Drove myself, no family
[16:34] <Gabriella_Velas> family is no where to be seen I would guess
[16:35] <Ren_Panganiban> Took the bus on my own
[16:35] <Jahiera_Saladin> (Came with my dad, he's looks like Idiana Jones...very protective, very tall...
[16:38] <griffinguy24> As you approach the building, a man walks out. He also looks a great deal like Indiana Jones, what with his hat and leather safari vest. A jaguar follows him like an enormous dog. None of the other students or family notice the jaguar. Jahiera, you look to your father, and he appears not to notice the jaguar either
[16:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> *blinks and groans, Miyet tilts her head curiously*
[16:39] * Gabriella_Velas smiles uneasily
[16:40] <Ren_Panganiban> *looks up from the game I was playing, blinking*
[16:40] <griffinguy24> Suddenly, the four of you hear a voice inside your heads stating, "You must be the next batch of new Scion students, eh?"
[16:41] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I just nod
[16:42] * Ren_Panganiban flinches at the mental assault, but shrugs in answer.
[16:42] * Gabriella_Velas replies aloud "Yes sir."
[16:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> *another blink as she looks at the other three, her eyes calculating and grins*
[16:44] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I say "My name's Alex, what's yours?"
[16:45] * Gabriella_Velas looks the three up and down
[16:45] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm Gabriella"
[16:45] <Ren_Panganiban> "Name's Ren. It's, er... Nice to meet you."
[16:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Turns to father and goes on her tiptoes to whisper near his ears* We found your long lost brother at last Dad. *Turning back to everyone, she smiles and waves* Jahiera's the name, and I'm the often smug know-it-all, pleasure to meet ya.
[16:46] <Gabriella_Velas> "That has yet to be determined."
[16:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Pleased to meet you, Gabriella, Ren, Jahiera" while nodding to each in turn
[16:47] <griffinguy24> The man sighs, then says, telepathically, "I am Dr. Alan Lord. I'm your new academic advisor. Hold on, I need to get you folks up to your rooms." Outwardly, he goes to the four and says, "New students this way!" He looks at Raymond, blinks, and says, "You don't have to worry, your daughter is in good hands here."
[16:47] * Gabriella_Velas follows Dr. Lord
[16:48] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Pleased to meet you, Dr. Lord"
[16:48] <griffinguy24> Blinking steadily, Raymond grins, and turns to Jahiera, "Love you very much, darling. With any luck, I'll find a way to visit"
[16:48] <Gabriella_Velas> (bags in hand)
[16:49] * Ren_Panganiban follows after them, wheeling two large suitcases.
[16:49] <griffinguy24> Hugging his daughter, Raymond Saladin walks off. Dr. Lord says to Jahiera, "Sorry kid, needed to get the mortal out of the way. Better than the last group, one kid had a slew of mortal relatives. Come on," And with that, he takes you inside.
[16:50] * Alexander_Efasteyo follows the others carrying a couple of suit cases and a very full back pack
[16:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she smiles and hugs her father's waist* Alright *picks up stuff and follows, two duffel bags in hand, one had Miyet perched on it*
[16:51] <griffinguy24> The building is bustling with activity, most elevators crammed with people getting on and off with huge laundry carts full of objects. One elevator in the far corner, however, is not being used. No one is even using it. Dr. Lord makes a beeline straight to it.
[16:53] <griffinguy24> He waves his hand and the elevator opens, and you all pile in. When the door opens, you're on the 11th floor of a ten-story building
[16:53] * Gabriella_Velas follows trying to not hit or be hit by anyone
[16:53] <Jahiera_Saladin> *looks around at everything, simply fascinated, Miyet is similarly engrossed by the large Panther in front of them*
[16:54] * Gabriella_Velas looks around a little sulkily
[16:54] <griffinguy24> Ix Chel and Miyet communicate through growls and yowls. After a minute, Dr. Lord burts out laughing
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Asks Dr. Lord, "Where is this floor? It seems 1 story higher that from the outside."
[16:56] * Ren_Panganiban looked at their group
[16:57] <Ren_Panganiban> "And it looks a bit big for just the four of us."
[16:58] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she blinks and looks down at Miyet then up at Dr. Lord's Jaguar* "Something tells me this will be a very interesting school..." *the other's comments were filed away for later*
[16:58] * Gabriella_Velas nervously fingers her necklace
[16:58] <griffinguy24> regaining his calm, Dr. Lord says, "Welcome to the dorm that doesn't officially exist. It's got six rooms available... at least for now. The gods magicked the whole thing, kind of a miniature Terra Incognita."
[16:58] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins
[16:59] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Oh!" *she's now fascinated all over again* "That sounds awesome!"
[16:59] * Ren_Panganiban gives an appreciative whistle
[16:59] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[17:00] <griffinguy24> "Now, let's get you settled. There's two other Scions coming in tomorrow, if that Prophecy told me right, but for now, the ten of you are all we've got"
[17:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks about to see if anything else looks obviously "special"
[17:00] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ten sir?"
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> "So, the four of us, two more coming tomorrow, and two more already on campus, right?"
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> *four more
[17:01] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks oddly at Ren
[17:01] * Alexander_Efasteyo smiles
[17:01] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Ren has Math Genius, Yuutousei does not >3< }}
[17:03] <griffinguy24> {{no, you four, then six other Scions, plus two will make twelve. ten for today}} He grins, "Didn't I say that there was a first group? Six other Scions came in earlier. In any case, park your stuff here and head to the common room" he points to a door. "Now that you're all here, it's time for a floor meeting. Talk amongst yourselves, I'll get your roommates"
[17:05] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks around to see if anyone else is going to speak up
[17:05] <Gabriella_Velas> "So where are you guys from?"
[17:06] * Ren_Panganiban moves the suitcases to the side of the walkway.
[17:06] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I grew up in Dale City, VA, near MCB Qunatico. And you?
[17:06] <Gabriella_Velas> "NYC born and raised. Upper East Side."
[17:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "I pretty much lived in D.C., just south of it."
[17:06] <Jahiera_Saladin> *She calls Miyet, who ends up drapped around her shoulders* "I'm from Egypt, been living as an archeologist ever since I was old enough to read and walk"
[17:07] * Alexander_Efasteyo raises one eyebrow at Jahiera
[17:07] <Ren_Panganiban> "Came a long way for school then."
[17:08] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she grins, scratching Miyet's chin* "This would be my first time in a school...Mother thought it would good for me to get some kind of formal education."
[17:09] <Gabriella_Velas> "College here wasn't my plans either. Father insisted quite forcefully that this would be better than Columbia."
[17:10] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I always figured on goin' to college, just not here."
[17:10] <Ren_Panganiban> "Eh, I'm within a day's drive from home. It's better than being on the opposite side of the country."
[17:11] <Gabriella_Velas> "True. NYC isn't that far off."
[17:11] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Nods at Ren and Gabriella, "Yeah, I'm close to home too."
[17:11] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Or in a different continent" *she winks at Ren* "How about majors? What are yours? Cause I'm doing Archeology"
[17:12] <Ren_Panganiban> shrugs. "Computers. They're simple enough to work with, and guarantee a good job just about anywhere."
[17:12] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Double majoring in Physics and Mechanical Engineering"
[17:13] <Gabriella_Velas> "Journalism and Creative Writing-dual major.)
[17:13] <Gabriella_Velas> "kinda covering my bases and going for both I guess."
[17:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she giggles* "Now I feel lazy...with your Double Majoring and new technologies."
[17:14] * Gabriella_Velas smiles for the first time "from what I know there is nothing lazy about that."
[17:15] <griffinguy24> Finally, Dr. Lord comes in with a motley crew of assorted eighteen-year-olds. They all sit down on the couches and Dr. Lord says, "OK, kids, since we're all going to be here for a bit, it's time to get acquainted. Introductions, everybody..."
[17:16] <Ren_Panganiban> "How about you go first, Dr. Lord, so we know what we need to give."
[17:18] <griffinguy24> "Understandable. I'm Dr. Alan Lord, I'm a rainforest ecologist and Scion of Quetzalcoatl. I'm a Demigod Scion, meaning I have more ichor than blood coursing through my veins. I'm your Biology professor, and I've checked, no, you cannot drop my course. First lesson as Scions, Fate is a massive bitch"
[17:19] * Alexander_Efasteyo chuckles softly
[17:19] <Gabriella_Velas> "Well aware of that one."
[17:19] * Ren_Panganiban groans, muttering "great" under my breath.
[17:20] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm Gabriella velas, Scion of Tezcatlipoca. Born and raised in NYC, dual majoring in Journalism and Creative Writing."
[17:20] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods, laughing a little* I'm Jahiera, archeology major and Scion of Bastet. *she scratches a purring Miyet's chin* and this is Miyet...*a haunted look quickly passes over her face* If she's sitting in front of the fridge, mewing loudly, please give her milk...that way, she doesn't get angry...you wouldn't like her when she's angry. *Miyet looks INCREDIBLY smug at this point*
[17:21] <griffinguy24> One young black man wearing camouflage fatigues barks out in a forceful tone, "my name is Hank Owens, Scion of Shango. Detroit born and raised. ROTC."
[17:21] * Gabriella_Velas summons her Jaguar "This is Tepini. Please try to leave him alone as he can be quite...protective"
[17:22] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Alexander Efasteyo here, but most people call me Alex. My real dad is Hephaestus. I grew up in Virgina, and I'm double majoring in Physics and Mechanical Engineering so I can invent and make things. I also like to play sports."
[17:22] <Ren_Panganiban> "Ren Panganiban, Scion of Izanagi and I'm from the D.C. metro area. I'm into computers. Oh, and if you see a black bird flying around the dorm, that's just Rizal. Just... Don't bleed in front of him and you should be fine... I guess..."
[17:23] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord blinks, "Another jaguar... Well, this is Ix Chel. She's my nagual, a literal piece of my soul. She's currently in her ghost form, meaning that she's invisible to mortals. Anyone with divine blood, however, can see her."
[17:23] * Gabriella_Velas is more intrested in his cat now
[17:25] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hank, my stepdad is in the marines, what branch of service were you thinking about joining?"
[17:25] <griffinguy24> A tall and lanky boy wearing incredibly thick glasses speaks up, as he does so, you all feel a pit of dread in your stomach, "I am Lionel Applegate. Scion of Nergal. I am a Biotech major. I do not ask for much, just that you do not touch my stuff"
[17:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera seems to be calculating, paying close attention to Scions as she breathes evenly* ((Activated Scent the Divine, trying to learn the Scents for each pantheon mentioned))
[17:26] <griffinguy24> Hank looks interested, "I was thinking Marines too. That's what my Dad did, well, his mortal guise anyway"
[17:27] <Alexander_Efasteyo> At Hank, "Cool"
[17:27] <griffinguy24> A well tanned blonde guy guy wearing the loudest shirt possible says, "I'm Cory Jackson. Dad's Coyote. I'm a Communications major. Hope to become a comedian or something." He looks Gabby over, grinning wildly.
[17:29] <griffinguy24> A Chinese girl on the short side says, quietly, "I am Sonia Wu. My father is Sun Wukong, the Monkey King... I'm a film major, I hope to make movies... especially Wuxia movies... Is anyone familiar with that genre?"
[17:29] * Gabriella_Velas shakes her head
[17:29] * Ren_Panganiban raises his hand a bit.
[17:29] <Ren_Panganiban> "They're interesting."
[17:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at this, Jahiera blinks and looks down at herself, then back at Gabby, and then back at Cory, she was about to mutter a lot of things in Arabic when Sonia spoke, she nods* "Yeah...they're pretty cool, they give ideas to try out too."
[17:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> *give me
[17:31] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I like Bruce Lee and Jet Li movies, does that count?"
[17:31] <griffinguy24> A beautiful Indian girl looks at the group with the practiced scorn of someone on the top of the social ladder, "I'm Sadie Parr. Parvati's my mother. I'm undeclared for now."
[17:32] * Alexander_Efasteyo wonders how someone so much shorter than him can appear to be looking down at him
[17:33] <griffinguy24> Sonia responds to Alexander, "I wouldn't say that, but it's a good background to understanding the genre."
[17:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera merely grins at Sadie, her smile a little feral*
[17:34] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks at Jahiera's grin and scowls
[17:34] * Gabriella_Velas also grins at Sadie with a calculating grin.
[17:34] <Gabriella_Velas> "So Sadie where are you from?"
[17:35] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks Gabby up and down, sizing her up, before wearing a smirk, "Connecticut. My dad works in NYC, though"
[17:37] <Gabriella_Velas> "What does he do?"
[17:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> *At Sadie's scowl, she merely turns to Sonia and Alex, as if the Indian wasn't worth her time* "You might want to check films like the Brave Archer, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers..." *turning back to Sonia* "...do I have it right?"
[17:37] <griffinguy24> Sonia brightens at that, as if she had gotten that pony for Christmas
[17:38] <griffinguy24> Finally, there's a guy wearing a plaid red flannel shirt and blue jeans, who is the only one in the room close to approaching Alexander in size, and might as well have a neon sign saying "redneck" above him, "I'm Barry Winston. I'm from a few towns over And I can't believe you city folk're taking this whole pagan bullshit seriously"
[17:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I guess Jackie Chan doesn't cut it either. But I like flicks with martial arts in them."
[17:39] <Ren_Panganiban> "Pagan? What's so 'Pagan' about it?"
[17:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera's head snaps to Barry and Miyet hisses at him* "Excuse me?"
[17:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I shake my head slightly and ask Barry "So why are you here if you don't believe?"
[17:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> "And I'm not 'City Folk' geeze!"
[17:40] <Gabriella_Velas> "I'm sorry what?"
[17:41] <griffinguy24> "I mean, one'a Lord Jesus' angels came to me and gave me my gifts, but I can't believe anyone'd think those queer gods from those primitive storybooks are anything but demons"
[17:41] <griffinguy24> Absolutely everyone is staring at him as if he had three heads
[17:42] * Gabriella_Velas Tepini growls and takes a step towards Barry, but Gabby quickly puts a had on the cats head and he calms down.
[17:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera's eyes go flat and Miyet jumps of her shoulder, transforming into a growling silver lioness* "Take. That. Back."
[17:42] <Ren_Panganiban> "You know, some our "parents" have been around longer than the idea of Christianity. I wouldn't go around bad mouthing other people's religion. Isn't that what Christianity all about - hate thy sin, not thy neighbor? Not exactly practicing, are you?"
[17:43] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord says quietly, "Oh god, one of THEM" then says, "Everybody calm down. Don't attack each other!" though he says, "yet" under his breath, "Barry, who exactly claimed you as their Scion?"
[17:44] <griffinguy24> Barry says smugly, "The angel called himself 'Vahram'"
[17:45] <Ren_Panganiban> "...Who isn't an angel in Christianity..."
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at this Jahiera grinned* "Is that so..."
[17:45] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord sighs visibly, muttering "Thank Quetzalcoatl, it's not actually an Elohim", before saying out loud, "OK, you're a bit confused, Vahram isn't a Christian Angel, he's a Persian god of War, one of the Yazatas. I know a few Yazatas, they're good people.
[17:48] <griffinguy24> Barry spits, "Persian?! I ain't no fucking terrorist sand rat!" Upon saying this, Dr. Lord pulls a machete seemingly out of freaking nowhere and presses it to Barry's throat
[17:48] <Gabriella_Velas> Tepini is practically grinning
[17:49] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera simply chuckled, the vicious grin growing, scratching Miyet's ears* "Congratulations."
[17:49] * Ren_Panganiban shakes his head.
[17:49] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ah Fate you truly are a bitch."
[17:50] <griffinguy24> "OK, kids, I can't ACTUALLY kill him without starting a godwar, and those cause way too much paperwork. Just hold on a second and talk amongst yourselves!" With that, he grabs Barry and the two disappear in a flash of rainbow light
[17:50] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Damn, that's the way to travel"
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> (his focus gone Tepini looks curiously at Miyet
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> )
[17:50] <Gabriella_Velas> Oh he's going to be a fun one
[17:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'm kind of surprise that kind of person knew enough about other pantheons to call us all 'pagan'."
[17:52] <griffinguy24> Hank scoffed, "I've met those types before. Trust me, they find a single word and latch onto it like it's going out of style"
[17:52] <Gabriella_Velas> "He'll either learn fast or die fast."
[17:52] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Pity," *Jahiera actually seemed disappointed as her bow appeared and disappeared just as quickly* "I hate being called that...you have any idea how long I had to wait in the damned airport before they allowed me to pass?" *she sighed* "That bastard is going to suffer..."
[17:52] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I sure hope I don't get that guy as my roommate."
[17:53] <Gabriella_Velas> "Ditto"
[17:53] <griffinguy24> Cory starts laughing out loud, "God, and I was worried this might be boring. Fuck, I love idiots"
[17:53] <Gabriella_Velas> I don't want him near me
[17:53] * Alexander_Efasteyo nods at Gabriella's comment about learn fast or die
[17:54] <Ren_Panganiban> "You know, even when I was a Christian, people still called me 'Pagan.' Looks like that word's just gonna stick."
[17:54] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Ignore it, Ren. It's just a word, can't hurt you none."
[17:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Miyet shrunk and allowed herself to be picked up by a sedate Jahiera, who walked to a chair and sat down, hugging the cat*
[17:54] <Gabriella_Velas> "I could care less what he calls me. It doesn't change the fact that my dad is VERY real."
[17:55] <griffinguy24> Hank nods, "That guy tries that shit again, I'll stick my M16 up his ass. It don't run outta ammo"
[17:55] <Ren_Panganiban> "Hey, no need to kill him right? You heard Dr Lord - paperwork. Lots and lots of scary paperwork."
[17:56] <Gabriella_Velas> "Let it go hank. Like Dr. Lord said...not worth the trouble of starting a god war."
[17:56] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Good Hank, so it wouldn't be a waste of ammo then like it would be for me."
[17:57] <griffinguy24> Almost upon hearing his name, Dr. Lord, alone, appears in a flash of rainbow light, "OK, guys, here's what I've been able to glean. Barry's from a deep rural community. His mother's side
[17:58] <griffinguy24> 's probably inbred out the wazoo, and he's in denial that Vahram is actually his dad. He's possibly the biggest redneck asshole you can imagine. I've managed to put the fear of the gods in him and left him in the woods. He's a big boy and he has the stamina."
[17:59] * Gabriella_Velas looks pleased
[17:59] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do you think he'll be back?
[18:00] <griffinguy24> "Unfortunately, he has to be. See, I was told that every Scion student had to be kept here for their own protection. He'll be back, but with any luck he'll keep his big mouth shut."
[18:00] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Just keep him away from me and I promise I won't start anything." *Jahiera's voice echoed with the fear and unease she felt in the airport when she arrived*
[18:01] * Ren_Panganiban pats Jahiera on the shoulder.
[18:01] <Gabriella_Velas> Don't worry Jahiera. He can't do a thing to you. And if he tries something he has me and Tepini to answer to.
[18:02] <Ren_Panganiban> "Got the same thing last time I was coming back from the Philippines, since I still don't have my citizenship here."
[18:02] <griffinguy24> Dr. Lord holds a hand to his forehead, "See, this is why I told them to put in an R.A., but noooooo, they told me that they were adults, they could handle petty disputes between Bandmates... OK, second rule of being a Scion, the gods are many things, but above all, they underestimate the mortal problems that come part and parcel with the whole Hero's Journey thing
[18:03] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dr. Lord, is it OK if we handle him ourselves if he misbehaves again? Or is there some policy we're supposed to follow?"
[18:03] <Gabriella_Velas> don't kill him I would guess.
[18:04] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she weakily grinned at Dr. Lord's words, remembering her track through the desert to find a lost lion cub*
[18:04] <griffinguy24> "Make sure he survives, and I'll turn the other way. Note that 'survives' is a large umbrella for a person's condition"
[18:04] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins
[18:05] * Gabriella_Velas grins wickedly
[18:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods once more*
[18:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "Well, if he's working with us, we have to make sure that what you lot do to him isn't too severe then..."
[18:07] * Gabriella_Velas holds up her hands "nothing permenant. but he will learn that my father and the rest are real...not some demons."
[18:07] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Beggin' your pardon Ren, but for the time being I have my doubts about how much he will be working with any of us"
[18:07] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Anything else Dr. Lord?" *She asks quickly, not wanting to dwell on the band member's behavior*
[18:07] <Ren_Panganiban> "Point taken, Alex."
[18:07] <griffinguy24> "Plus, I'm the scion of a god of Health, I can patch up whatever you put on him, if his dad complains." He looks at you all, "I've dealt with that kind of racist bullshit before. You do NOT have to put up with it. And if you can't do it, come to me"
[18:08] <Gabriella_Velas> So what are the dorm rules Dr. Lord
[18:08] <Gabriella_Velas> (takes her que from Jahiera)
[18:10] <griffinguy24> "Officially? There's a whole bunch, but we're all kinds of rule breaking here. Hell, look at all your pets," he motions to Ix Chel, Miyet, and Tepini, "Basically, the rules boil down to 'Don't do anything stupid in front of the mortals'. You can find ways around them, but it's very difficult."
[18:12] <griffinguy24> "In any case, I noticed some of you looked worried when you heard my divine patron's name. Don't worry, I don't discriminate. You're not your parents, and I'm not Quetzalcoatl. Any bad blood there has nothing to do with this."
[18:13] * Gabriella_Velas lets out a small sigh
[18:13] <Gabriella_Velas> of releif
[18:13] * Alexander_Efasteyo shrugs
[18:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> *her grin returns and aims it at Gabriella*
[18:15] <griffinguy24> "Now, as far as class goes, the Gods expect you to pass. I, however, expect you to EXCEED. You're Scions. You don't have the limits normal students do. And in my class, I will expect the world of you"
[18:16] * Ren_Panganiban groans.
[18:16] <griffinguy24> Now, we're scheduled for 8 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If I find the pencil-pusher who made the schedule, I will rip out his heart and eat it."
[18:16] * Gabriella_Velas rubs her forehead
[18:17] <griffinguy24> "I still expect perfect attendance from you."
[18:17] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera raises her hand* "Umm...can I help?" *the time-table was eating into her sleeptime*
[18:17] * Gabriella_Velas says "just give it to dad." without even thinking
[18:17] * Gabriella_Velas 's hand flys to her mouth
[18:18] * Alexander_Efasteyo has a strange look on his face (about the eating of hearts)
[18:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> "The timetable's eating into my slee-err...Archery Practice time." *she ends with a slightly innocent smile*
[18:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Wouldn't it be easier to just hack the computer here and change the time?"
[18:19] <griffinguy24> "I've tried. Fate really is a bitch with this course"
[18:20] <Ren_Panganiban> "Thanks for letting me know, that was the next thing I was going to try."
[18:21] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera sighs and flops back into her seat* "Dr. Lord? What about extracurricular activities and sports? When are the signups for those?"
[18:21] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, you guys can have the hearts, I'm trying to cut back"
[18:21] <griffinguy24> "In any case, I have been tasked as your guardian as well as your teacher, but Legend attracts Legend, and if I join you in any battles, the threats will respond to my presence and scale up. My current power is out of your league, and any challenge to me will be lethal to you. Besides, you stick twelve Scions together, and almost nothing can stop them... even if you have to kill one of them"
[18:22] * Gabriella_Velas knocks on nearest wood
[18:22] <griffinguy24> "So, unless Ragnarok is about to start, don't call on me"
[18:22] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera mutters a brief Ancient Egyptian prayer against bad luck*
[18:23] <griffinguy24> "Extracurriculars and sports tend to start quickly. I believe there's an open fair on that tomorrow."
[18:24] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Is there a list somewhere of the clubs here?" (clubs being extracurricular this time, not dance)
[18:24] <griffinguy24> "If you guys want any help, if you're struggling with anything, or if you want to learn some skill outside of the core curriculum, I'm here if you need me."
[18:25] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Thanks, Dr. Lord
[18:25] <Ren_Panganiban> "When you say 'outside skills' you're talking... Less than mortal ones, right?"
[18:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> *at that Jahiera's grin grew* Thank you!
[18:26] <griffinguy24> "Of course! Hell, our Biology Lab section has me teaching the twelve of you, so be prepared for mythology as a strong background in our fieldwork"
[18:26] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[18:27] <Jahiera_Saladin> *the smug grin returns, taking that course on Mythology really was a good idea*
[18:27] <Ren_Panganiban> "Our lab section is at a more... decent time, right?"
[18:28] * Gabriella_Velas "I'm taking a mythology course too." (practically spits out the word mythology)
[18:28] <griffinguy24> "Thursdays from 2-6. Be prepared for battle"
[18:29] * Alexander_Efasteyo gets a huge grin on his face
[18:29] * Gabriella_Velas cringes
[18:29] <griffinguy24> "Now, last but not least, I have some new student packets to give you. These contain course catalogs, campus regulations, lists of extracurriculars, info on financial aid, and suchnot. These also contain your room assignments"
[18:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she gives Gabriella a sly thumbs up*
[18:31] <griffinguy24> He sheathes his machete before taking out the packets.
[18:36] * Gabriella_Velas 's body stiffens and her eyes go white for a few seconds then black
[18:37] * Gabriella_Velas 's knees weaken and she leans against the wall as she recovers.
[18:37] <griffinguy24> Cory goes up to her, hoping to comfort her
[18:37] * Alexander_Efasteyo gazes quizzically at Gabriella
[18:38] <griffinguy24> Hank yells, "You all right?"
[18:39] * Ren_Panganiban looks concerned, but stays to the side so as to not get bowled over by Cory.
[18:39] * Gabriella_Velas brushes Cory off
[18:39] <Gabriella_Velas> "yeah I'm fine
[18:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> "So I guess we can't just pick our roommates" *the quiet murmur was full of disappointment, right until she noticed Gabriella's attack* "Gabriella?" *On her legs quickly, she strides over to the scion, brushing away Cory* "Give her some space people...Gabriella? You feelin' okay?" *she looks her over* ((Medicine roll?))
[18:39] * Alexander_Efasteyo raises one eyebrow at Gabriella
[18:40] <Gabriella_Velas> "just a few of dad's "gifts""
[18:40] * Alexander_Efasteyo relaxes and nods slightly
[18:41] <Gabriella_Velas> I'm good Jahi, really.
[18:41] <Ren_Panganiban> "Good to hear it wasn't anything too serious."
[18:41] <griffinguy24> Dr Lord says, "Relax, kids, I've seen this done before. It's a channelling of Fate. Mystery, then Prophecy, if I'm not mistaken"
[18:41] * Gabriella_Velas nods
[18:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she nods and backs off, seeing one too many heat-strokes had made her weary of such things*
[18:44] <Jahiera_Saladin> *She turns to Cory with an apologetic smile* "Sorry about that, but you really did need to give her space if it was something serious." *with that, she walked back to her chair, with a slightly Miyet on it*
[18:44] <Jahiera_Saladin> *slightly ruffled and annoyed
[18:45] <griffinguy24> Dr Lord shrugs it off, having no apparent interest in what, exactly, Gabby may have seen in her visions, "In any case, here're your packets. Now I should probably get to my Band. Last I checked they were at Uluru in Australia. Hope they haven't been eaten by bunyips. Stay safe, everyone!" With that, he activates the Rainbow Bridge, taking Ix Chel with him as he disappears in a burst of light
[18:46] * Gabriella_Velas goes to get her packet and room assignment eager to get settled
[18:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Again I say damn, I'd really love to travel like that"
[18:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Bunyips..." *her eyes widened* "...oh lordy..."
[18:46] <griffinguy24> Room assignments are listed as such...
[18:47] <griffinguy24> Room 1101 - Lionel Applegate and Alexander Efasteyo
[18:47] <griffinguy24> Room 1102 - Dave Jones and Cory Jackson
[18:47] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks at Lionel
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Lionel: I won't touch your stuff if you don't touch mine
[18:48] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Lionel, deal"
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Room 1103 - Hank Owens and Ren Panganiban
[18:48] <griffinguy24> Room 1104 - Sean Regan and Barry Winston
[18:48] <griffinguy24> 1105 - Sadie Parr and Jahiera Saladin
[18:49] * Gabriella_Velas is relieved!
[18:49] <griffinguy24> 1106 - Gabriella Velas and Sonia Wu
[18:49] <Ren_Panganiban> "How do you feel about all nighters, Hank?"
[18:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Gabriella's look of relief
[18:49] * Gabriella_Velas but is disappointed...was hoping to room with Jahi
[18:50] * Gabriella_Velas shoots Jahi an appologetic look
[18:50] <griffinguy24> Hank: "I need to be up and in formation at 0600. All nighters will not work out"
[18:50] <griffinguy24> Hank: Just... just wear headphones or something
[18:51] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera simply sighs and walks up to Sadie* "Hi there roomie, you do anything to mess with me and my stuff, Miyet will eat you." *her smile grew* "'Kay?"
[18:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "I wear 'em already. Just wanted to know if I need to keep my screen set to a low level late at night. If you could wake me up before class starts, that'd be great though"
[18:52] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks at Jahiera as though she grew a second head, "As if I'd have anything to do with your ratty-ass stuff. God, I have to put up with some geek. Why me
[18:53] <griffinguy24> Sonia looks at Gabby, clearly intimidated, but she then looks at Sadie, and her face fills with relief
[18:53] <Gabriella_Velas> "Cause Karma's a bitch much like you?"
[18:54] <griffinguy24> Sadie rolls her eyes at Gabby
[18:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> *she quickly stuck out her hand* "Said geek could help you with your homework if she was inclined to, and said geek also has a thing for jewelry...either ways, I wouldn't mind it if we could start over cordially...sound good to you?" *she stuck out her hand*
[18:55] <griffinguy24> Sadie looks calculatingly at Jahiera, then slowly shakes her hand, without saying a word
[18:57] * Gabriella_Velas grabs her bags and heads to her room
[18:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> *Jahiera smile grows, Miyet looks over at Gabby and Sonia, and seemed to wink* "Great roomie, this is gonna be an awesome semester, no?" *with that she grabs her bags and walks to her new room*
[18:58] <Ren_Panganiban> "Let's grab our stuff and head to '03." Ren starts heading back out and towards the hallway.
[18:58] <griffinguy24> Lionel simply walks out of the room, without a word. Cory says, "Ya know, I almost wish I got the redneck as my roomie. Always nice to harass someone who deserves it..."
[18:59] <griffinguy24> "Course, I say almost there with emphasis
[19:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo unenthusiastically takes his luggage and follows Lionel to their room