Post by Gabriella Velas on Dec 5, 2010 11:31:10 GMT -5
[16:22] <@griffinguy24> The dorm elevator opens up, and a loud, familiar voice booms out, "ALL RIGHT YE WE SHAVERS, we got us some business!"
[16:23] * Gabriella looks down the hall towards the elevator
[16:23] <@griffinguy24> In response, Hank bursts out of his dorm room with his M16 pointed square at MacLaggin's head
[16:23] * Ren_Panganiban follows after Hank
[16:23] * Alexander_Efasteyo checks the hall
[16:23] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin: "Err, don't think I've met ye"
[16:23] <Ren_Panganiban> "Oh, hi Coach MacLaggin"
[16:23] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Who exactly is a wee one, now?"
[16:23] <Gabriella> calm down Hank
[16:24] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi sighs, turning the page of her book on languages, "It's just MacLaggin guys..." She doesn't even look up.
[16:24] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Er, Hank, it's just the coach, no need to get up in arms"
[16:24] <@griffinguy24> Hank: "You know this guy? All right." he drops the gun, "Sorry about that"
[16:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi giggles from the couch, "That was rather punny Alex."
[16:25] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin: "Aye, no skin off my nose, thankfully. Yer instincts were good at least. Got some goodies for the lot of ye!"
[16:25] * Alexander_Efasteyo look blankly at Jahiera
[16:25] <Gabriella> Finished already?
[16:25] <Ren_Panganiban> "That was... quicker than I thought it would be."
[16:26] * Gabriella nods
[16:26] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I've read a lot of tales about the excellence for dwarfen craftsmanship"
[16:28] <@griffinguy24> He walks into the lounge and deposits a large leather satchel onto a coffee table, "Right then. I was able ta make three things for ye youngins to sort out who gets what..." First, he takes out an enormous fur cloak
[16:28] <@griffinguy24> "This'll give you the same armor protection that bear cub had. Quite useful"
[16:29] <Jahi> Jahiera's eyes widen, "We fought a cub?"
[16:29] * Jahi is now known as Jahiera_Saladin
[16:30] <Gabriella> ...and there's more to cull...yay
[16:30] <@griffinguy24> "Oh aye, the adults're much bigger. Luckily, I got ye some things ta take care of that..." The next thing he takes out is a single pair of brass knuckles, with bear fangs lodged in them
[16:30] <Gabriella> Toys for Alex lol
[16:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "It did seem kinda easy when compared to Heracles and the Nemean Lion"
[16:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> She stands up from her seat and walks over to the others in time to see the brass knuckles.
[16:32] <@griffinguy24> "Not that many useable teeth on 'im, but this'll do."
[16:32] <Ren_Panganiban> If that was a CUB, we might want to find a way to keep mortals out of the forest and away from them. Cops checking in and looking for missing hikers would just make this harder for us."
[16:33] <@griffinguy24> "Oh, and lassie, I think ye might be the one this goes to..." His last item is a quiver, filled with about twenty arrows, "Made 'em from the claws. Wish I could make bullets from them, but it's the best we could do. These'll rip through a Nemean's hide like tissue paper"
[16:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, I not sure if I am the best person for the weapon. I mean I do have my own after all. Maybe Dave might be better suited"
[16:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi
[16:34] <Gabriella> So take the cloak then Alex
[16:35] <Gabriella> You're likely to be all up in those bear's business
[16:35] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's eyes sparkle as she literally leaps on to the dwarf and hugs him, "Ohmigoodnesstheylooksobeautiful,they'reformereally?Ohthankyouthankyouthankyou!"
[16:36] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Gabby, um, the armor my dad made for me is a lot better, I think maybe this stuff should be split up amongst you guys more than me. I bet I can get a nice souvenir later...well, unless none of you wants the brass knuckles that is"
[16:37] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin is a tad perplexed, but accepts the hug, before patting Jahiera away "That's what we could make from 'im. Now, before we moved in, we checked this area fer other immortals or creatures that might be an issue, and no giant bears were even close to the radar"
[16:38] <Ren_Panganiban> "So they're relatively new right? When was the first appearance of any giant bears."
[16:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Coach MacLaggin, any sign of maybe some Nemean Swine too?"
[16:38] <Gabriella> "So likely someone brought them here, or chased them out of their habitat"
[16:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's busy giggling to herself as she checks the arrows out, testing their balance and the head. "/Wonderful/" she whispers in egyptian.
[16:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do Nemeans have an inhabitat?"
[16:40] <Gabriella> I would guess it is the same as their mundane cousins
[16:40] <@griffinguy24> OOC: Liam O'Doherty, welcome to the Band
[16:40] <Ren_Panganiban> "Wait, are bears normally in this area's ecosystem at all?"
[16:40] * Gabriella takes the cloak and knuckles until Dave comes back to the dorm
[16:41] <Liam> OOC: thank you
[16:41] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I doubt it, they'd be top of the food chain predators and wreck havoc on most any normal ecosystem on earth"
[16:41] <Gabriella> ((the bears were black bears right griff)
[16:41] <@griffinguy24> "They started showin' up about a few months ago, but it only became a problem last week. I'm guessing they're normal black bears that've been corrupted by the Titans"
[16:42] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "So sounds like someone's creating them"
[16:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera nods, back in the conversation, "That seems to be the case...maybe we can go hunting for the source?"
[16:43] <Gabriella> bears are quite common in the forests up here
[16:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I think we need to get both the Nemeans and the source, leaving one or the other alone just means the problem starts up again later"
[16:44] <@griffinguy24> "Sounds like. I'm not sure who. Normally, the Titans themselves need to make Nemeans, but things'd be way worse than bears if a Titan showed up nearby"
[16:44] <@griffinguy24> ((Yes, black bears, common pests to native upstate New Yorkers))
[16:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I heard the Aesir Scions can embue a mortal with their essence...could another Titanspawn do that?"
[16:45] <Gabriella> hmm...so Nemeans aren't normal bears turned supernatural...Nemeans are created from scratch?
[16:45] * Alexander_Efasteyo shrugs
[16:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> She looked around, seemingly irritated, where was Dave when you needed him?
[16:48] <@griffinguy24> "Some Nemeans are created from scratch, some are enhanced. This one's enhanced." "Some Titanspawn can embue animals with their essence, but I've never heard of one that can make Nemeans. One of my colleagues thinks its magic, but he's not that well trained in it"
[16:48] <Gabriella> to the dwarf "Any idea what titanspawn can make nemeans?"
[16:48] <Gabriella> "ah"
[16:49] <@griffinguy24> "Unfortunately, this is out of our element. If ye all can find out about this and help us, the colony will forever be in your debt. We've got no one else to turn to here but ye."
[16:50] <Gabriella> "Well I think our best start is to find their caves"
[16:50] <Gabriella> "Maybe if we can find where they rest we can get some clues"
[16:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "It's as good an idea as any..."
[16:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, I'm not planning on sitting around idly while the beasties attack your colony!"
[16:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do you think Nemean bears might hibernate?"
[16:52] <@griffinguy24> "We haven't been able to track their homes. They can sense us, I think."
[16:52] <Gabriella> Time to send another animal after them then
[16:52] * Gabriella smiles
[16:52] * Ren_Panganiban nods.
[16:52] <Ren_Panganiban> "Rizal can go check it out. Raven's aren't too out of the ordinary for New York, right?"
[16:53] <Alexander_Efasteyo> muttering, I say "I knew I should have paid more attention to tracking wildlife like my stepfather used to show me"
[16:53] <@griffinguy24> "I really don't know much about bears... I've got to go back now, make sure everythin's all right... and ye should rest up. Ye got classes tomorrow. And if ye even think about skipping the first day, I'll personally plant my fists in yer pancreas"
[16:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> "That's a pretty good idea Ren..."
[16:54] <@griffinguy24> With that, MacLaggin leaves
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "If the bird fails, we might consider local hunters. They might have hounds they'd rent out to track bears."
[16:55] <Ren_Panganiban> "Well, it will keep the blasted bird from messing around with me, at the very least.... And did he really think we'd miss class?"
[16:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi simply sighs, "'Hey dude! We have to save the world!' 'Nah, I got a history test tomorrow...'"
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Or, um, Ren, you ever hacked into a milsat before?"
[16:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I'm gonna looove school..."
[16:55] <@griffinguy24> (I forgot to mention, Cory, Hank, Sadie, and Sonia are in the room as well). Cory says "Man, why'd you guys get all the fun?"
[16:55] * Gabriella giggles at Jahi
[16:56] <Gabriella> "Fate loves us more?"
[16:56] <Ren_Panganiban> "Er... no, never tried that before. Auntie's in the military so I never tried..."
[16:56] * Gabriella puts on a teasing look
[16:56] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Cory, I see no reason why you guys can't join us. There could be a whole lot of them after all"
[16:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera walks up to Cory with a wicked grin and tags his hand, "Tag, you're in."
[16:57] <Gabriella> "I can send Tepini to track too...he's nearly invisible when he wants to be."
[16:57] <@griffinguy24> "Sweet! Know what? I'mma send Buddy out as well! Coyotes're from around here too, and he's good at hiding!"
[16:58] <Ren_Panganiban> "That might be a good idea, Gabriella, Cory. More eyes and what not. Rizal can search from above while Buddy and Tepini stay low to the ground."
[16:58] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Nodding Alex says, "Yeah, coyotes are know for their cleverness"
[16:58] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera sighed, "I'll ask Miyet, but she doesn't like it when we aren't together..."
[16:58] <Gabriella> "And Tepini and I are linked so I will know immediately when he finds something"
[16:59] <@griffinguy24> Hank nods, "I'm in, too. Let me know when you move out. I may not have experience in the woods, but I'm good in a fight"
[16:59] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Hank
[16:59] <@griffinguy24> Sophie steps forward, "I'd also like to go. It's not fair that only you have to put yourself in danger."
[17:00] <@griffinguy24> (should read "yourselves")
[17:00] <Gabriella> I can go send Tepini out now.
[17:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks at Sophie in total bewilderment
[17:02] <@griffinguy24> Cory takes out a dried-up coyote's paw, and with a flash of ethereal light, a coyote appears, practically dancing with joy. "Gotta job for you, Buddy! Chasing Bears!"
[17:02] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera turns her eyes on to her room, a small, knowing smile on her face.
[17:02] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'll go get Rizal too." Ren walks out of the common room, and heads to his room. A few minutes later, he returns with a scratch on his cheek and a black bird on his wrist. "Eh,hehehe, this is Rizal."
[17:03] * Gabriella hands the cloak and knuckles over to Dave
[17:03] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hey, um, Sonia, you know we'd love to have you along too if you're interested."
[17:03] <@griffinguy24> Sonia nods at Alexander.
[17:04] <Gabriella> I'll be right back...best if I don't walk out of the dorm with a panther next to me.
[17:04] * Alexander_Efasteyo smiles at Sonia
[17:04] * Gabriella heads for the elevator
[17:05] <@griffinguy24> Cory simply opens up the window, "Check for giant black bears, bro! Lemme know what you find!" With that, Buddy literally jumps out of the 11th story window without a care
[17:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> "This is what we're here for roomie," she grins at Sadie, before running after Gabriella. "Wait up Gabs!"
[17:05] <Dave-jones_dan> "kids these days" Dave grumbles turning up with an arm full of beer "so I heard there is a party?"
[17:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "All right Rizal, I told you what you gotta do, all right? Just, don't attack any of the others..." Ren walks to the window and Rizal flies off his arm to follow after Buddy.
[17:06] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Yeah, Dave. We're gonna hunt down some more Nemeans, and their source. And celebrate with a Nemean Bear BBQ...Beer's on you!"
[17:06] <@griffinguy24> You hear a splat as Buddy lands
[17:07] <Dave-jones_dan> "fine by me"
[17:07] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[XD]]
[17:07] <Ren_Panganiban> chuckles. "Beer and bear, what a wonderful combo."
[17:07] * Alexander_Efasteyo rushes to the window to look for the cause of the splat
[17:07] <Gabriella> once she reaches the tree line she summons Tepini and turns him loose, then returns (probably takes 5min tops)
[17:07] <Dave-jones_dan> "that didn't sounds good" dave said "well shall we drink to buddy" he says downing his beer glass
[17:08] <@griffinguy24> Buddy lies broken and dead on the concrete. In five seconds though, with a sickening crack, he gets up, rearranges his spine, and runs off towards the forest
[17:08] <Jahiera_Saladin> She echoes Gabriella's actions, but takes a little more time to assure Miyet that she would be fine.
[17:08] * Ren_Panganiban is moved aside when Alex comes up but still looks out.
[17:08] <Ren_Panganiban> "That was, kind of disturbing...."
[17:09] <@griffinguy24> "I know, sick, right?" Cory asks, grinning, "I can't wait till I can do that"
[17:09] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave just sees Buddy running off "is everything o.k. with that guy, looks like he is taking this whole son of a god thing a little to far, he will be trying to lift the building soon"
[17:09] <Alexander_Efasteyo> []
[17:09] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera blinks at the sight and turns to Gabriella, "What's really weird is that I more or less expected that..."
[17:10] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Ah, you're right, my bad!}}
[17:10] <@griffinguy24> "Buddy's the best. Guy's like a walking Roadrunner Cartoon"
[17:10] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Cory, neat trick, but a bit disconcerting, at least the first time"
[17:10] * Gabriella nods to Jahi
[17:11] <Gabriella> "Just another day in the wierd turn life has taken
[17:11] <Dave-jones_dan> "who is this buddy guy anyway, must of missed the introductions" Dave said
[17:12] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "So, can he like keep running straight off a cliff if he doesn't look down?"
[17:12] <@griffinguy24> "you too blitzed to remember, roomie? Buddy's my bro! My coyote!"
[17:13] <Dave-jones_dan> "meh" says dave "he hasn't stayed standing after my super special brew so isn't worth rembering" he jokes
[17:13] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera nods sagely as they walk into the elevator, "Indeed, something tells me we'll all be very lost and far away from logic-ville by the end of this year."
[17:13] <Gabriella> "Yeah but at the same time it FEELS normal...you know?"
[17:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> She grins, "That's the best part about it."
[17:14] <Dave-jones_dan> "define normal?" Dave inserts
[17:14] <@griffinguy24> In any case, after deploying your Creatures to go search for bears, Liam shows up, moves in to a Brand-new single room that wasn't at the end of the hallway yesterday. With no reports back and no other leads, you settle in and go to sleep. We then wake up on Wednesday, first day of classes... first at 8 AM...
[17:15] <Ren_Panganiban> "Ugh. Why is is so early?" Ren gripes as he leaves his room. His hair is still messy as he puts a comb through it, but he's half way presentable and ready for class.
[17:15] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave wakes up at 7am and spend exactly 4 and a half mins in the shower, before making a pile of toast, sausages and bacon and leaving them for people
[17:16] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's been awake for the past 24 hours, reading up on linguistics and she's still as perky and cheerful as ever.
[17:16] * Gabriella was up at 5am for her workout, ate a breakfast and is in a pleasant mood
[17:16] * Liam is very happy to have a room to himself...too bad he got here so late in the night he didn't get to meet anyone
[17:16] * Alexander_Efasteyo is showered, shaved, dressed in clean clothes and already eaten with plenty of time to be early to Dr. Lord's class
[17:17] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren headed into the kitchen, getting some fruit to eat. "You ready for class Jahi?"
[17:18] <@griffinguy24> Cory rolls out of bed, not bothering with showering. Hank briefly returns from formation, grabs a bottle of OJ, and runs out
[17:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Around whatever time it takes so that he can arrive at 7:55, Alex will ask the floor if anyone wants to walk over with him
[17:19] <@griffinguy24> (give if 15 minutes, so 7:40)
[17:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[thanks]]
[17:19] <Dave-jones_dan> "sure man" Dave will reply to alex making sure he has his new cape on "as long as we can meet up with a mate on route"
[17:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Class?" She looks up owlishly at Ren from her scribbled notes of ancient languages, "Hunh? Oh, yeah, I guess I am...I've just been busy reading some stuff on languages..."
[17:19] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'm game with heading out now. Think there's any mortals in class with us? Or maybe Fate's just a bitch to us..."
[17:20] * Liam was waiting in the classroom as soon as it was open, feet up on the desk and hat covering his face
[17:20] <@griffinguy24> Hank already left. Cory declines, getting a cup of coffee. Sonia nods and silently tags along the back. Lionel, Sadie, and Barry aren't there
[17:20] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dave, maybe you better go on your own, I don
[17:20] <Jahiera_Saladin> She waves at Alex, "Sure thing, let me get my bag."
[17:20] <Dave-jones_dan> Well Jez my 2nd in command is in the group supposedly- he is majoring in medical genetics though
[17:20] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "...'t plan to stop for chatting, there's only 5 minutes to spare"
[17:21] <Dave-jones_dan> "well he won't chat thats for sure"
[17:22] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "OK, then fine, Dave. Just I WILL not be late the first class!"
[17:22] * Ren_Panganiban starts laughing before heading to the elevator, bookbag slung over his back.
[17:22] <Dave-jones_dan> "agreed- if I'm late I won't be able to work out which lectures I can sit in the back in with my Ipod in"
[17:23] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hurry it up, Miss Saladin, or would you prefer I carry you?" Alex says, starting to sound remotely like a drill sergeant
[17:23] <@griffinguy24> As soon as you get together, you find that Dave's Follower, coincidentally, is at the ground floor of your building by the time you exit the elevator
[17:23] <Dave-jones_dan> "Yo jez" dave shouts over to him
[17:24] <Jahiera_Saladin> "No sir!" She gets into the elevator with her bag and grins at Alex, "Unless sir is offering."
[17:24] <@griffinguy24> Jez obediently walks over. "Jez?" Sonia asks, tilting her head in curiosity, asking Jez, who ignores her, deferring to Dave
[17:25] <Dave-jones_dan> "yes sonia?" Dave asks
[17:25] * Gabriella is early to class...looks at the kid sitting at a desk but doesn't say anything yet.
[17:25] <@griffinguy24> "I've just never heard that name before"
[17:25] * Alexander_Efasteyo starts to look strangely at Jahiera, then just shakes his head
[17:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> She shrugs at Sonia, curiously watching the interaction between the Aesir and his thrall.
[17:26] <Dave-jones_dan> "meh its short for something but I can't remember what" dave replys
[17:27] <@griffinguy24> Shortly after Gabby arrives at class, she notices Lionel in all his creepy glory taking a seat near the back
[17:27] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I'm gonna run up ahead...just realized I wanted to do more reading..." With that, she sprints ahead to the class.
[17:27] <Dave-jones_dan> "just leaves us" says Dave
[17:27] * Ren_Panganiban raises an eyebrow at the sight of the thrall, but he merely sakes and follows after Jahi at a bit more sedated pace.
[17:27] <Ren_Panganiban> "See you in a few!"
[17:28] * Alexander_Efasteyo picks up his pace to make sure he's several minutes early
[17:29] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave walks at pace that will get him there for 7:58
[17:29] <Jahiera_Saladin> Getting to the class, she grins at Gabriella and waves at Lionel, noticing the new kid, she sits down next to him and takes a subtle sniff of him.
[17:29] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[Scent the Divine usage]]
[17:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[am I correct in assuming we have a large lecture hall for the class?]]
[17:30] <@griffinguy24> In any case, the group shows up at around 7:55. It's a somewhat large lecture hall, one that can seat about 60 people. about 20 are already there (including Gabby, Liam, and Lionel in that number) and others are milling in
[17:30] <Ren_Panganiban> When Ren comes in, he nods to everyone and takes a seat.
[17:31] * Alexander_Efasteyo heads over to find a seat near Gabby and Liam
[17:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Hiya! I'm Jahiera," she extends a hand at the new scion.
[17:31] * Liam tilts his hat back(black stylish fedora), raises an eyebrow and smiles
[17:31] <@griffinguy24> Cory shows up after you guys. Hank is in his seat, along with 2 other guys in camo fatigues
[17:31] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave takes a seat next to his buddy nearish to the others, at the back of the group, and puts in his Ipod head phones below his ears but doesn't play anything yet
[17:32] <Liam> "Top of the morning to ya lass"(thick Irish accent)
[17:32] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[You've just made Jahi's day Liam...congrats XD ]]
[17:32] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hi! I'm Alexander Efasteyo, but everyone calls me Alex. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you earlier"
[17:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[above said to Liam]]
[17:33] * Liam stretches and peers around the room
[17:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Alex will try to get in a quick hand shake before actually taking a seat
[17:33] <Liam> "whoa!, you're a big'un! Name's Liam O'Doherty. Nice to meet'cha"
[17:34] <Dave-jones_dan> [[you havn't seen me yet- big un!!]]
[17:34] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "The pleasure is mine, Liam"
[17:35] <Liam> "and we have another giant...holy blarnies...you people sure eat your wheatioes"
[17:35] <Dave-jones_dan> seeing alex talking to someone Dave walks over "Hi there, Dave" he says offering the guy a hand (me is just a few inches taller than alex and a bit wider"
[17:35] <Liam> "top of the morning to you as well David"
[17:35] <@griffinguy24> As soon as the big digital clock near the front of the lecture hall hits 8:00, The doors burst open and Dr. Lord walks into the room. Ix Chel is following him, as usual, but, of course, only the Scions can see the enormous jaguar
[17:36] <Dave-jones_dan> "same to you" Dave says giving the guy a crushing handshake before returning to his seat
[17:36] * Liam cocks a curious eyebrow and smirk
[17:36] <Jahiera_Saladin> She fought down the urge to go wild, and instead smiles back at him, "Nice to meet you too, Liam." As Dr. Lord walks in, Jahiera immediately switches to her scholarly mode.
[17:36] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren sits up a bit, grabbing a notebook and a pen, stifing a yawn.
[17:37] * Gabriella nods at Liam..."Gabriella"
[17:37] <@griffinguy24> Every mortal students head turns to follow him and you can see that he turned his Epic Appearance back on, and it's positive [
[16:23] * Gabriella looks down the hall towards the elevator
[16:23] <@griffinguy24> In response, Hank bursts out of his dorm room with his M16 pointed square at MacLaggin's head
[16:23] * Ren_Panganiban follows after Hank
[16:23] * Alexander_Efasteyo checks the hall
[16:23] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin: "Err, don't think I've met ye"
[16:23] <Ren_Panganiban> "Oh, hi Coach MacLaggin"
[16:23] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Who exactly is a wee one, now?"
[16:23] <Gabriella> calm down Hank
[16:24] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi sighs, turning the page of her book on languages, "It's just MacLaggin guys..." She doesn't even look up.
[16:24] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Er, Hank, it's just the coach, no need to get up in arms"
[16:24] <@griffinguy24> Hank: "You know this guy? All right." he drops the gun, "Sorry about that"
[16:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi giggles from the couch, "That was rather punny Alex."
[16:25] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin: "Aye, no skin off my nose, thankfully. Yer instincts were good at least. Got some goodies for the lot of ye!"
[16:25] * Alexander_Efasteyo look blankly at Jahiera
[16:25] <Gabriella> Finished already?
[16:25] <Ren_Panganiban> "That was... quicker than I thought it would be."
[16:26] * Gabriella nods
[16:26] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I've read a lot of tales about the excellence for dwarfen craftsmanship"
[16:28] <@griffinguy24> He walks into the lounge and deposits a large leather satchel onto a coffee table, "Right then. I was able ta make three things for ye youngins to sort out who gets what..." First, he takes out an enormous fur cloak
[16:28] <@griffinguy24> "This'll give you the same armor protection that bear cub had. Quite useful"
[16:29] <Jahi> Jahiera's eyes widen, "We fought a cub?"
[16:29] * Jahi is now known as Jahiera_Saladin
[16:30] <Gabriella> ...and there's more to cull...yay
[16:30] <@griffinguy24> "Oh aye, the adults're much bigger. Luckily, I got ye some things ta take care of that..." The next thing he takes out is a single pair of brass knuckles, with bear fangs lodged in them
[16:30] <Gabriella> Toys for Alex lol
[16:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "It did seem kinda easy when compared to Heracles and the Nemean Lion"
[16:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> She stands up from her seat and walks over to the others in time to see the brass knuckles.
[16:32] <@griffinguy24> "Not that many useable teeth on 'im, but this'll do."
[16:32] <Ren_Panganiban> If that was a CUB, we might want to find a way to keep mortals out of the forest and away from them. Cops checking in and looking for missing hikers would just make this harder for us."
[16:33] <@griffinguy24> "Oh, and lassie, I think ye might be the one this goes to..." His last item is a quiver, filled with about twenty arrows, "Made 'em from the claws. Wish I could make bullets from them, but it's the best we could do. These'll rip through a Nemean's hide like tissue paper"
[16:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, I not sure if I am the best person for the weapon. I mean I do have my own after all. Maybe Dave might be better suited"
[16:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi
[16:34] <Gabriella> So take the cloak then Alex
[16:35] <Gabriella> You're likely to be all up in those bear's business
[16:35] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's eyes sparkle as she literally leaps on to the dwarf and hugs him, "Ohmigoodnesstheylooksobeautiful,they'reformereally?Ohthankyouthankyouthankyou!"
[16:36] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Gabby, um, the armor my dad made for me is a lot better, I think maybe this stuff should be split up amongst you guys more than me. I bet I can get a nice souvenir later...well, unless none of you wants the brass knuckles that is"
[16:37] <@griffinguy24> MacLaggin is a tad perplexed, but accepts the hug, before patting Jahiera away "That's what we could make from 'im. Now, before we moved in, we checked this area fer other immortals or creatures that might be an issue, and no giant bears were even close to the radar"
[16:38] <Ren_Panganiban> "So they're relatively new right? When was the first appearance of any giant bears."
[16:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Coach MacLaggin, any sign of maybe some Nemean Swine too?"
[16:38] <Gabriella> "So likely someone brought them here, or chased them out of their habitat"
[16:39] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's busy giggling to herself as she checks the arrows out, testing their balance and the head. "/Wonderful/" she whispers in egyptian.
[16:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do Nemeans have an inhabitat?"
[16:40] <Gabriella> I would guess it is the same as their mundane cousins
[16:40] <@griffinguy24> OOC: Liam O'Doherty, welcome to the Band
[16:40] <Ren_Panganiban> "Wait, are bears normally in this area's ecosystem at all?"
[16:40] * Gabriella takes the cloak and knuckles until Dave comes back to the dorm
[16:41] <Liam> OOC: thank you
[16:41] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I doubt it, they'd be top of the food chain predators and wreck havoc on most any normal ecosystem on earth"
[16:41] <Gabriella> ((the bears were black bears right griff)
[16:41] <@griffinguy24> "They started showin' up about a few months ago, but it only became a problem last week. I'm guessing they're normal black bears that've been corrupted by the Titans"
[16:42] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "So sounds like someone's creating them"
[16:42] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera nods, back in the conversation, "That seems to be the case...maybe we can go hunting for the source?"
[16:43] <Gabriella> bears are quite common in the forests up here
[16:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I think we need to get both the Nemeans and the source, leaving one or the other alone just means the problem starts up again later"
[16:44] <@griffinguy24> "Sounds like. I'm not sure who. Normally, the Titans themselves need to make Nemeans, but things'd be way worse than bears if a Titan showed up nearby"
[16:44] <@griffinguy24> ((Yes, black bears, common pests to native upstate New Yorkers))
[16:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I heard the Aesir Scions can embue a mortal with their essence...could another Titanspawn do that?"
[16:45] <Gabriella> hmm...so Nemeans aren't normal bears turned supernatural...Nemeans are created from scratch?
[16:45] * Alexander_Efasteyo shrugs
[16:46] <Jahiera_Saladin> She looked around, seemingly irritated, where was Dave when you needed him?
[16:48] <@griffinguy24> "Some Nemeans are created from scratch, some are enhanced. This one's enhanced." "Some Titanspawn can embue animals with their essence, but I've never heard of one that can make Nemeans. One of my colleagues thinks its magic, but he's not that well trained in it"
[16:48] <Gabriella> to the dwarf "Any idea what titanspawn can make nemeans?"
[16:48] <Gabriella> "ah"
[16:49] <@griffinguy24> "Unfortunately, this is out of our element. If ye all can find out about this and help us, the colony will forever be in your debt. We've got no one else to turn to here but ye."
[16:50] <Gabriella> "Well I think our best start is to find their caves"
[16:50] <Gabriella> "Maybe if we can find where they rest we can get some clues"
[16:51] <Ren_Panganiban> "It's as good an idea as any..."
[16:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, I'm not planning on sitting around idly while the beasties attack your colony!"
[16:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Do you think Nemean bears might hibernate?"
[16:52] <@griffinguy24> "We haven't been able to track their homes. They can sense us, I think."
[16:52] <Gabriella> Time to send another animal after them then
[16:52] * Gabriella smiles
[16:52] * Ren_Panganiban nods.
[16:52] <Ren_Panganiban> "Rizal can go check it out. Raven's aren't too out of the ordinary for New York, right?"
[16:53] <Alexander_Efasteyo> muttering, I say "I knew I should have paid more attention to tracking wildlife like my stepfather used to show me"
[16:53] <@griffinguy24> "I really don't know much about bears... I've got to go back now, make sure everythin's all right... and ye should rest up. Ye got classes tomorrow. And if ye even think about skipping the first day, I'll personally plant my fists in yer pancreas"
[16:54] <Jahiera_Saladin> "That's a pretty good idea Ren..."
[16:54] <@griffinguy24> With that, MacLaggin leaves
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "If the bird fails, we might consider local hunters. They might have hounds they'd rent out to track bears."
[16:55] <Ren_Panganiban> "Well, it will keep the blasted bird from messing around with me, at the very least.... And did he really think we'd miss class?"
[16:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi simply sighs, "'Hey dude! We have to save the world!' 'Nah, I got a history test tomorrow...'"
[16:55] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Or, um, Ren, you ever hacked into a milsat before?"
[16:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I'm gonna looove school..."
[16:55] <@griffinguy24> (I forgot to mention, Cory, Hank, Sadie, and Sonia are in the room as well). Cory says "Man, why'd you guys get all the fun?"
[16:55] * Gabriella giggles at Jahi
[16:56] <Gabriella> "Fate loves us more?"
[16:56] <Ren_Panganiban> "Er... no, never tried that before. Auntie's in the military so I never tried..."
[16:56] * Gabriella puts on a teasing look
[16:56] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Cory, I see no reason why you guys can't join us. There could be a whole lot of them after all"
[16:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera walks up to Cory with a wicked grin and tags his hand, "Tag, you're in."
[16:57] <Gabriella> "I can send Tepini to track too...he's nearly invisible when he wants to be."
[16:57] <@griffinguy24> "Sweet! Know what? I'mma send Buddy out as well! Coyotes're from around here too, and he's good at hiding!"
[16:58] <Ren_Panganiban> "That might be a good idea, Gabriella, Cory. More eyes and what not. Rizal can search from above while Buddy and Tepini stay low to the ground."
[16:58] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Nodding Alex says, "Yeah, coyotes are know for their cleverness"
[16:58] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera sighed, "I'll ask Miyet, but she doesn't like it when we aren't together..."
[16:58] <Gabriella> "And Tepini and I are linked so I will know immediately when he finds something"
[16:59] <@griffinguy24> Hank nods, "I'm in, too. Let me know when you move out. I may not have experience in the woods, but I'm good in a fight"
[16:59] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Hank
[16:59] <@griffinguy24> Sophie steps forward, "I'd also like to go. It's not fair that only you have to put yourself in danger."
[17:00] <@griffinguy24> (should read "yourselves")
[17:00] <Gabriella> I can go send Tepini out now.
[17:00] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks at Sophie in total bewilderment
[17:02] <@griffinguy24> Cory takes out a dried-up coyote's paw, and with a flash of ethereal light, a coyote appears, practically dancing with joy. "Gotta job for you, Buddy! Chasing Bears!"
[17:02] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera turns her eyes on to her room, a small, knowing smile on her face.
[17:02] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'll go get Rizal too." Ren walks out of the common room, and heads to his room. A few minutes later, he returns with a scratch on his cheek and a black bird on his wrist. "Eh,hehehe, this is Rizal."
[17:03] * Gabriella hands the cloak and knuckles over to Dave
[17:03] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hey, um, Sonia, you know we'd love to have you along too if you're interested."
[17:03] <@griffinguy24> Sonia nods at Alexander.
[17:04] <Gabriella> I'll be right back...best if I don't walk out of the dorm with a panther next to me.
[17:04] * Alexander_Efasteyo smiles at Sonia
[17:04] * Gabriella heads for the elevator
[17:05] <@griffinguy24> Cory simply opens up the window, "Check for giant black bears, bro! Lemme know what you find!" With that, Buddy literally jumps out of the 11th story window without a care
[17:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> "This is what we're here for roomie," she grins at Sadie, before running after Gabriella. "Wait up Gabs!"
[17:05] <Dave-jones_dan> "kids these days" Dave grumbles turning up with an arm full of beer "so I heard there is a party?"
[17:06] <Ren_Panganiban> "All right Rizal, I told you what you gotta do, all right? Just, don't attack any of the others..." Ren walks to the window and Rizal flies off his arm to follow after Buddy.
[17:06] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Yeah, Dave. We're gonna hunt down some more Nemeans, and their source. And celebrate with a Nemean Bear BBQ...Beer's on you!"
[17:06] <@griffinguy24> You hear a splat as Buddy lands
[17:07] <Dave-jones_dan> "fine by me"
[17:07] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[XD]]
[17:07] <Ren_Panganiban> chuckles. "Beer and bear, what a wonderful combo."
[17:07] * Alexander_Efasteyo rushes to the window to look for the cause of the splat
[17:07] <Gabriella> once she reaches the tree line she summons Tepini and turns him loose, then returns (probably takes 5min tops)
[17:07] <Dave-jones_dan> "that didn't sounds good" dave said "well shall we drink to buddy" he says downing his beer glass
[17:08] <@griffinguy24> Buddy lies broken and dead on the concrete. In five seconds though, with a sickening crack, he gets up, rearranges his spine, and runs off towards the forest
[17:08] <Jahiera_Saladin> She echoes Gabriella's actions, but takes a little more time to assure Miyet that she would be fine.
[17:08] * Ren_Panganiban is moved aside when Alex comes up but still looks out.
[17:08] <Ren_Panganiban> "That was, kind of disturbing...."
[17:09] <@griffinguy24> "I know, sick, right?" Cory asks, grinning, "I can't wait till I can do that"
[17:09] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave just sees Buddy running off "is everything o.k. with that guy, looks like he is taking this whole son of a god thing a little to far, he will be trying to lift the building soon"
[17:09] <Alexander_Efasteyo> []
[17:09] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera blinks at the sight and turns to Gabriella, "What's really weird is that I more or less expected that..."
[17:10] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Ah, you're right, my bad!}}
[17:10] <@griffinguy24> "Buddy's the best. Guy's like a walking Roadrunner Cartoon"
[17:10] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, Cory, neat trick, but a bit disconcerting, at least the first time"
[17:10] * Gabriella nods to Jahi
[17:11] <Gabriella> "Just another day in the wierd turn life has taken
[17:11] <Dave-jones_dan> "who is this buddy guy anyway, must of missed the introductions" Dave said
[17:12] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "So, can he like keep running straight off a cliff if he doesn't look down?"
[17:12] <@griffinguy24> "you too blitzed to remember, roomie? Buddy's my bro! My coyote!"
[17:13] <Dave-jones_dan> "meh" says dave "he hasn't stayed standing after my super special brew so isn't worth rembering" he jokes
[17:13] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera nods sagely as they walk into the elevator, "Indeed, something tells me we'll all be very lost and far away from logic-ville by the end of this year."
[17:13] <Gabriella> "Yeah but at the same time it FEELS normal...you know?"
[17:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> She grins, "That's the best part about it."
[17:14] <Dave-jones_dan> "define normal?" Dave inserts
[17:14] <@griffinguy24> In any case, after deploying your Creatures to go search for bears, Liam shows up, moves in to a Brand-new single room that wasn't at the end of the hallway yesterday. With no reports back and no other leads, you settle in and go to sleep. We then wake up on Wednesday, first day of classes... first at 8 AM...
[17:15] <Ren_Panganiban> "Ugh. Why is is so early?" Ren gripes as he leaves his room. His hair is still messy as he puts a comb through it, but he's half way presentable and ready for class.
[17:15] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave wakes up at 7am and spend exactly 4 and a half mins in the shower, before making a pile of toast, sausages and bacon and leaving them for people
[17:16] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's been awake for the past 24 hours, reading up on linguistics and she's still as perky and cheerful as ever.
[17:16] * Gabriella was up at 5am for her workout, ate a breakfast and is in a pleasant mood
[17:16] * Liam is very happy to have a room to himself...too bad he got here so late in the night he didn't get to meet anyone
[17:16] * Alexander_Efasteyo is showered, shaved, dressed in clean clothes and already eaten with plenty of time to be early to Dr. Lord's class
[17:17] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren headed into the kitchen, getting some fruit to eat. "You ready for class Jahi?"
[17:18] <@griffinguy24> Cory rolls out of bed, not bothering with showering. Hank briefly returns from formation, grabs a bottle of OJ, and runs out
[17:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Around whatever time it takes so that he can arrive at 7:55, Alex will ask the floor if anyone wants to walk over with him
[17:19] <@griffinguy24> (give if 15 minutes, so 7:40)
[17:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[thanks]]
[17:19] <Dave-jones_dan> "sure man" Dave will reply to alex making sure he has his new cape on "as long as we can meet up with a mate on route"
[17:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Class?" She looks up owlishly at Ren from her scribbled notes of ancient languages, "Hunh? Oh, yeah, I guess I am...I've just been busy reading some stuff on languages..."
[17:19] <Ren_Panganiban> "I'm game with heading out now. Think there's any mortals in class with us? Or maybe Fate's just a bitch to us..."
[17:20] * Liam was waiting in the classroom as soon as it was open, feet up on the desk and hat covering his face
[17:20] <@griffinguy24> Hank already left. Cory declines, getting a cup of coffee. Sonia nods and silently tags along the back. Lionel, Sadie, and Barry aren't there
[17:20] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dave, maybe you better go on your own, I don
[17:20] <Jahiera_Saladin> She waves at Alex, "Sure thing, let me get my bag."
[17:20] <Dave-jones_dan> Well Jez my 2nd in command is in the group supposedly- he is majoring in medical genetics though
[17:20] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "...'t plan to stop for chatting, there's only 5 minutes to spare"
[17:21] <Dave-jones_dan> "well he won't chat thats for sure"
[17:22] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "OK, then fine, Dave. Just I WILL not be late the first class!"
[17:22] * Ren_Panganiban starts laughing before heading to the elevator, bookbag slung over his back.
[17:22] <Dave-jones_dan> "agreed- if I'm late I won't be able to work out which lectures I can sit in the back in with my Ipod in"
[17:23] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hurry it up, Miss Saladin, or would you prefer I carry you?" Alex says, starting to sound remotely like a drill sergeant
[17:23] <@griffinguy24> As soon as you get together, you find that Dave's Follower, coincidentally, is at the ground floor of your building by the time you exit the elevator
[17:23] <Dave-jones_dan> "Yo jez" dave shouts over to him
[17:24] <Jahiera_Saladin> "No sir!" She gets into the elevator with her bag and grins at Alex, "Unless sir is offering."
[17:24] <@griffinguy24> Jez obediently walks over. "Jez?" Sonia asks, tilting her head in curiosity, asking Jez, who ignores her, deferring to Dave
[17:25] <Dave-jones_dan> "yes sonia?" Dave asks
[17:25] * Gabriella is early to class...looks at the kid sitting at a desk but doesn't say anything yet.
[17:25] <@griffinguy24> "I've just never heard that name before"
[17:25] * Alexander_Efasteyo starts to look strangely at Jahiera, then just shakes his head
[17:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> She shrugs at Sonia, curiously watching the interaction between the Aesir and his thrall.
[17:26] <Dave-jones_dan> "meh its short for something but I can't remember what" dave replys
[17:27] <@griffinguy24> Shortly after Gabby arrives at class, she notices Lionel in all his creepy glory taking a seat near the back
[17:27] <Jahiera_Saladin> "I'm gonna run up ahead...just realized I wanted to do more reading..." With that, she sprints ahead to the class.
[17:27] <Dave-jones_dan> "just leaves us" says Dave
[17:27] * Ren_Panganiban raises an eyebrow at the sight of the thrall, but he merely sakes and follows after Jahi at a bit more sedated pace.
[17:27] <Ren_Panganiban> "See you in a few!"
[17:28] * Alexander_Efasteyo picks up his pace to make sure he's several minutes early
[17:29] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave walks at pace that will get him there for 7:58
[17:29] <Jahiera_Saladin> Getting to the class, she grins at Gabriella and waves at Lionel, noticing the new kid, she sits down next to him and takes a subtle sniff of him.
[17:29] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[Scent the Divine usage]]
[17:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[am I correct in assuming we have a large lecture hall for the class?]]
[17:30] <@griffinguy24> In any case, the group shows up at around 7:55. It's a somewhat large lecture hall, one that can seat about 60 people. about 20 are already there (including Gabby, Liam, and Lionel in that number) and others are milling in
[17:30] <Ren_Panganiban> When Ren comes in, he nods to everyone and takes a seat.
[17:31] * Alexander_Efasteyo heads over to find a seat near Gabby and Liam
[17:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Hiya! I'm Jahiera," she extends a hand at the new scion.
[17:31] * Liam tilts his hat back(black stylish fedora), raises an eyebrow and smiles
[17:31] <@griffinguy24> Cory shows up after you guys. Hank is in his seat, along with 2 other guys in camo fatigues
[17:31] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave takes a seat next to his buddy nearish to the others, at the back of the group, and puts in his Ipod head phones below his ears but doesn't play anything yet
[17:32] <Liam> "Top of the morning to ya lass"(thick Irish accent)
[17:32] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[You've just made Jahi's day Liam...congrats XD ]]
[17:32] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Hi! I'm Alexander Efasteyo, but everyone calls me Alex. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you earlier"
[17:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[above said to Liam]]
[17:33] * Liam stretches and peers around the room
[17:33] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Alex will try to get in a quick hand shake before actually taking a seat
[17:33] <Liam> "whoa!, you're a big'un! Name's Liam O'Doherty. Nice to meet'cha"
[17:34] <Dave-jones_dan> [[you havn't seen me yet- big un!!]]
[17:34] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "The pleasure is mine, Liam"
[17:35] <Liam> "and we have another giant...holy blarnies...you people sure eat your wheatioes"
[17:35] <Dave-jones_dan> seeing alex talking to someone Dave walks over "Hi there, Dave" he says offering the guy a hand (me is just a few inches taller than alex and a bit wider"
[17:35] <Liam> "top of the morning to you as well David"
[17:35] <@griffinguy24> As soon as the big digital clock near the front of the lecture hall hits 8:00, The doors burst open and Dr. Lord walks into the room. Ix Chel is following him, as usual, but, of course, only the Scions can see the enormous jaguar
[17:36] <Dave-jones_dan> "same to you" Dave says giving the guy a crushing handshake before returning to his seat
[17:36] * Liam cocks a curious eyebrow and smirk
[17:36] <Jahiera_Saladin> She fought down the urge to go wild, and instead smiles back at him, "Nice to meet you too, Liam." As Dr. Lord walks in, Jahiera immediately switches to her scholarly mode.
[17:36] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren sits up a bit, grabbing a notebook and a pen, stifing a yawn.
[17:37] * Gabriella nods at Liam..."Gabriella"
[17:37] <@griffinguy24> Every mortal students head turns to follow him and you can see that he turned his Epic Appearance back on, and it's positive [
]
[17:37] * Liam eye rub
[17:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> Feeling the effects, she smirks and mouths at the man, 'Cheater'
[17:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[note Alex's handshake was normal, no crushing attempt made]]
[17:38] <Liam> (appreciated)
[17:39] <@griffinguy24> Basically, if Harrison Ford was Mayan, this'd be him. "Hello everyone, thanks for taking time away from your busy schedule of drinking, sleeping, and rutting, perhaps all at once, to be here this morning"
[17:39] * Ren_Panganiban sighs when he feels the affects, but doesn't bother fighting. Hopefully it'll keep him up during class.
[17:40] * Liam chuckles
[17:40] <Dave-jones_dan> "to be honest that all I do" Says dave loudly "Even now"
[17:41] <Dave-jones_dan> *he takes a swig from his pint glass*
[17:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> |You forgot eating sir| the thought stayed in her mind as she brought out her notepad and pen.
[17:43] <@griffinguy24> "From the info I've received on this course, most of you are freshman, so I welcome you to Harmon University. And hope you all welcome me, as I am a newcomer here as well. You're all here to learn about life. In college, you learn about life in general, but in here, you're going to learn about life in the specific."
[17:44] <@griffinguy24> Sadie walks in, late, texting. Dr. Lord flashes her a glare. Sadie imperceptibly "eeps" and scurries to a seat
[17:44] * Alexander_Efasteyo shakes his head slitghtly at the exchange
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> She snickers as she shifts to allow her roommate to sit next to her, and writes down on her pad, 'Remember, Demigod'
[17:45] * Gabriella rolls her eyes and mutters "somethings never change."
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> Then quickly scratches out the words.
[17:46] <@griffinguy24> None of the mortals seem to pay attention to the exchange, as Dr. Lord goes back to his lecture, "You're here for many reasons. Some think this will be an interesting course. Some are just trying to fulfill a science requirement. Some are just here because their scheduler thought it'd be a good idea..." He doesn't look at the Band when he says this, but Ix Chel gives a meaningful stare
[17:47] * Liam actually wants to attend this class
[17:47] <Jahiera_Saladin> She chuckles this time around and whispers, 'Amen!'
[17:47] * Ren_Panganiban smiles and shakes his head. That was far too true.
[17:48] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave sticks his hand up "Sir Do you mind if we have a drinks break now" he asks, pint glass stood clearly on the table
[17:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo sighs thinking it was Fate
[17:49] <@griffinguy24> "In any case, I'm going to start by telling you who I am, and what I've done to be teaching here in front of you, and what you can do with the material learned from this course..." He takes out a USB stick and quickly loads a Powerpoint presentation
[17:49] * Liam shoots dave a confused look
[17:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo shoots Dave a dirty look
[17:49] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave makes a mental note to explain his beer glass to liam later
[17:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jaheira ignores Dave, making sure to make plans to teach him a few things about subtlety later...
[17:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> ...hopefully, painfully.
[17:50] <@griffinguy24> The mortal students see images of the rainforest and various animals as Dr. Lord lectures. You lot, however, start off by seeing Dr. Lord and.... what looks like a reincarnation of Saint Francis of Assissi fighting off a fire giant
[17:51] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave sticks up his hand again "Sir, will we be tested on this?"
[17:51] <@griffinguy24> St. Francis is riding on a grizzly bear
[17:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[how do we know what mortals see when we see something else?]]
[17:51] <Gabriella> {{LOL}}
[17:51] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[O.O]]
[17:52] <@griffinguy24> [[Assume you bring it up later, or that Dave's mortal follower corroborates]]
[17:52] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[thanks]]
[17:53] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren blinks, then blinks again to make sure he's seeing what he's seeing. After a few moments, he starts taking notes.
[17:53] * Liam leans back and enjoys the show
[17:53] * Gabriella visibly flinches at the sight
[17:53] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera blinks at the sight and frowns a little, before she scribbled down her notes in Hieroglyphs.
[17:54] * Alexander_Efasteyo begins taking notes as well
[17:54] <@griffinguy24> "Perhaps you will be tested on this," Dr. Lord responds. He resumes his talk, before turning to the next slide, of zombies being punched out by a bare-knuckled boxer, or sliced up by Dr. Lord's machete.
[17:55] * Liam nods approvingly
[17:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's jaw drops.
[17:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> "...what?"
[17:55] * Gabriella takes notes in Russian
[17:55] * Alexander_Efasteyo continues taking notes while glancing puzzlingly over the mortals
[17:56] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave takes notes in a spiderish scawl
[17:56] * Gabriella leans over to Alex and whispers "they likely can't see this...Dr. Lord is not a reckless man...I think."
[17:56] <Gabriella>
[17:56] <Jahiera_Saladin> A note is passed to him, in hebrew, "I'm guessing they're seeing something else...maybe a spell of some sort. Jahi."
[17:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[to Alex]]
[17:57] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers back to Gabriella, "They don't, just look at what they're writing"
[17:57] * Ren_Panganiban bites his lips to stop from either asking questions or laughing. His notes start going between tagalog and kapampangan, in case any mortals were looking in. His notes were definitely much different than theirs.
[17:57] <@griffinguy24> The next slide shows a giant earthworm tunneling up from the ground, and Dr. Lord teaming up with a black woman with a giant snake. Oddly enough, it's clearly in the middle of a Mardi Gras Parade
[17:58] * Liam whistles and mutters "sweet"
[17:59] <Jahiera_Saladin> This was definitely a surreal experience for Jahiera, /I should have gone to sleep last night/)
[18:00] <@griffinguy24> Next slide, middle of the mojave desert. A basilisk is staring down Dr. Lord and a young woman carrying javelins in two hands and sporting elk antlers
[18:01] * Liam scratches his head and looks around, shrugs and continues watching
[18:01] <Dave-jones_dan> "Sir" Dave says putting his hand up again "is there a point to all these slides your showing us?"
[18:02] <@griffinguy24> Next slide shows a young man in insect themed armor (for those familiar with the series, basically a Kamen Rider) kicking away a griffin as Dr. Lord tends to a woman turning into stone
[18:02] * Liam cringes
[18:02] * Ren_Panganiban couldn't help it, and started chuckling, trying to mask his amusement by giving a very fake cough.
[18:02] <@griffinguy24> "My point is to show you all what you may be facing if you continue in my line of study, perhaps even in the near future"
[18:02] <Jahiera_Saladin> She blinks as she looks at Ren, her eyes wide in disbelief...
[18:03] * Alexander_Efasteyo thinks that looks pretty cool, while continuing to take notes
[18:03] * Liam smiles.."awesome"
[18:03] <Dave-jones_dan> [[what Dave doesn't do anything but brewery and biking, and fighiting, and having to watch other people fight and not joining in is boring"
[18:03] <Dave-jones_dan> ]]
[18:05] <@griffinguy24> The next slide shows Dr. Lord in front of Anubis, the jackel-headed man towering over him and another Scion, a man dressed in an Incan poncho and wearing a golden sun mask. Next to Ix Chel is an equally enormous puma
[18:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> Turning back to her notes, Jahiera nurses a small headache as she fights the urge to ask Dr. Lord about all the slides he's showing. What's certain is that she won't be bored for a while...
[18:05] * Alexander_Efasteyo begins to wonder who the person is that is taking all these photos
[18:06] <Jahiera_Saladin> She looked up to see Anubis' picture and gasped loudly as she instinctively backed away from the God of Death.
[18:06] <Liam> (very good point, what jackass takes pictures instead of helping fighting)
[18:06] * Gabriella begins to sketch Anubis
[18:07] * Ren_Panganiban scribbles some more notes, going between looking at what he's writing and the screen.
[18:07] <@griffinguy24> The next slide is a picture of Dr. Lord and a beautiful Mediterranean woman holding hands as Alan bleeds from numerous lacerations. In the background, countless shadow ninjas, or shinobi, die as a bright light shines from them
[18:08] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave turns on some death metal music and rests his head on the desk
[18:08] * Liam puts on his sunglasses, smiles and looks around to see if anyone gets the joke
[18:09] <@griffinguy24> The last slide is much nicer: Showing Dr. Lord and everyone else in the previous slides together in a small restaurant. They are clearly celebrating, and clearly happy
[18:09] * Ren_Panganiban smiles at the last slide.
[18:09] * Gabriella nods and looks at her fellow scions
[18:09] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave shugs his sholder
[18:10] * Alexander_Efasteyo lets out a slight sigh of relief
[18:10] * Gabriella stiffens, eyes go black for a few seconds before returning to normal
[18:10] <Jahiera_Saladin> Fixing her teacher with a curious glare as she manages to get her breathing and heart under control, she looks over at everyone with her and matches Gabs own look with a wan smile of her own.
[18:10] <Jahiera_Saladin> Seeing Anubis really scared her.
[18:10] * Gabriella stiffens again as her eyes go white
[18:11] * Liam cocks his head at Gabriella
[18:11] * Gabriella looks a bit drained as she recovers
[18:11] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers to Gabriella, "You OK? Just another, you know?"
[18:12] * Ren_Panganiban looks around a bit to see people's reactions, only to notice Gabriella stiffen. He hopes that whatever she saw wasn't bad.
[18:12] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's eyes widen, seeing Gabriella's Prophecy and Mystery at work again, being after the slides really has her worried.
[18:13] <@griffinguy24> "Now, I hope you all can deal with the last bit of work we have to complete..." He takes out a stack of papers, "A short quiz. Nothing big, I just want to know how much I have to work with for the upcoming semester..."
[18:13] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[Correction: the fact it happened after the slides had her worried.]]
[18:14] <@griffinguy24> Dr. Lord passes out the papers, and you all take out your pens/pencils and look at the test.... and as you do, the words change...
[18:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> Finally, something normal.
[18:14] * Gabriella whispers back to Alex "I'm fine. And yeah, it's the freak show again." smiling wanly
[18:14] <Liam> (spoke too soon)
[18:14] <Dave-jones_dan> "Darn tests" Dave says
[18:15] <Jahiera_Saladin> ...she groaned as the letters changed, |Damn you fate|
[18:15] * Ren_Panganiban blinks, not liking what's going to happen now.
[18:15] * Liam digs a pencil out of his bag for the first time and stares at the paper
[18:15] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers back to Gabriella, let's all talk about it when we have a chance
[18:16] <Alexander_Efasteyo> With a frown on his face, Alex mutters, "Not only didn't I sign up for this class, I never bothered with biology in high school. Looks like a bad mark ahead for me on my first test."
[18:16] * Liam rubs his hands together eagerly
[18:17] <Dave-jones_dan> [[sorry internet reset]]
[18:17] <@griffinguy24> Suddenly, you're being asked REALLY HARD Biology questions. These aren't for beginners... hell, this quiz would have seniors shaking... (Everyone roll Int + Science or Academics, whichever is higher0
[18:17] <Gabriella> Rolling 5 dice:
[18:17] <Gabriella> :: 4 7 5 6 4 :: Success -> 1
[18:17] * Gabriella facepalm
[18:17] <Dave-jones_dan> [[whats the script again]]
[18:17] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Rolling 6 dice:
[18:17] <Alexander_Efasteyo> :: 2 2 4 9 1 5 :: Success -> 2 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:17] <Gabriella> (( /dice dicepool epics))
[18:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> ooops
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> [[darn I forgot my scripts aren't working at them moment!]]
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> [[doing it manually]]
[18:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I have an extra autosuccess now, so that's 3
[18:18] <Ren_Panganiban> Rolling 6 dice:
[18:18] <Ren_Panganiban> :: 5 8 5 6 3 2 :: Success -> 3 , including 2 Automatic Successes.
[18:18] <Jahiera_Saladin> Rolling 7 dice:
[18:18] <Jahiera_Saladin> :: 8 5 7 2 3 2 3 :: Success -> 3 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:18] <Gabriella> ((we had it working before didn't we?))
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> Result of the throw of dice "5d10" :
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> 4 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 17
[18:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[dave, that's a botch]]
[18:19] <Ren_Panganiban> {{gwah, Ren has three dots in science, but none of that in bio ;A; }}
[18:19] <Dave-jones_dan> [[no it didn't work on Wednesday- and I know]]
[18:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[*wince*]]
[18:19] <@griffinguy24> [[Doesn't matter]]
[18:19] <Liam> Rolling 4 dice:
[18:19] <Liam> :: 7 7 7 2 :: Success -> 4 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:23] <@griffinguy24> Well, with the rolls done, you pass in your exams, Dr. Lord says, "I'll have these back to you by the next lab session..." Suddenly, you notice that your exams are back already, graded
[18:23] <Liam> (sweeeet)
[18:23] * Alexander_Efasteyo blinks
[18:23] <Ren_Panganiban> "....Of course that happens for us."
[18:24] * Gabriella grimaces as she glances at her score
[18:24] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave scratches his head, Hard
[18:24] <@griffinguy24> Dave: F. Gabby: C-. Alexander: B. Ren: B. Jahiera: B. Liam: B+
[18:25] <Dave-jones_dan> "Looks like I'm resitting" Dave says loudly
[18:25] * Ren_Panganiban lets his head hit the desk with a sigh. He didn't totally fail that.
[18:25] * Liam makes a face and shrugs
[18:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's got her head cradled in her hands, as she mutters stuff about wanting normal school days, why she can't have a normal school day, and who she needs to lay or bribe to get a normal school day.
[18:25] * Gabriella shoves it in her messanger bag
[18:26] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks amazed that he got a B in a subject he only studied in passing while researching other topics
[18:26] * Liam crumples the test up and makes a long shot into the trash
[18:26] * Gabriella and mutters "Cazzo!"
[18:27] <@griffinguy24> "Like I said, this won't really count for your final grade. However, this will give me a good sense of what you already know as a whole, and who, in particular, needs to work harder..." He and Ix Chel stare at you intently.
[18:27] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave trys to hid behind the guy in front
[18:28] <Jahiera_Saladin> "All I want is a normal school life," she keeps on muttering to herself.
[18:28] <@griffinguy24> The wall clock chimes 9:00, and he says, "Well, class is done for the day. Look forward to this semester!"
[18:28] * Gabriella mutters welcome to your new normal
[18:29] * Liam leans in and whispers to Jahiera ,"but normal is boring.."
[18:29] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave gets out of class quick hoping to avoid Dr lord all he can
[18:29] * Liam stands up, turns around and looks around the room and people
[18:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, after this, I bet my other classes will be a breeze."
[18:30] <@griffinguy24> Dr. Lord stays behind for a bit, in case of questions, as the class piles out. Despite the test, you all feel... refreshed... [Lecture invoked Inspirational Figure... you each gain 5 Willpower]
[18:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jaheira looks up at Liam and rolls her eyes, and then stands up, looking at her schedule.
[18:30] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren gets up and heads towards the rest of the Scions. "Anyone else felt that the test got blindsided by the quiz?"
I can restore those two Legend points I spent yesterday]]
[18:30] <Liam> "well my friend, what's life without surprises?"
[18:31] <Dave-jones_dan> "well I'm off to have a drink" Daves says "anyone off down the pub?"
[18:31] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Ren, blindsided is an understatement"
[18:31] <Gabriella> "Safe?"
[18:31] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren looks at Liam appraisingly. "I'm sorry, I don't think we've met. The name's Ren Panganiban. And you?"
[18:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Err, Dave? We still have more classes to go through..."
[18:31] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Pub, at 9am? Is there any actually open then xD?}}
[18:32] <Liam> "Liam O'Doherty...and a stranger is just a friend ya havent met yet.."
[18:32] * Gabriella 's eyes narrow
[18:32] <Gabriella> "I know that name...where are you from?"
[18:33] <Liam> "well could hope so...we went to the same high school, though admittedly we never exchanged words...but I don't forget a face"
[18:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera walks up to Dr. Lord after the last few mortal leave, "Sir? How did you do that? With the slides?"
[18:34] <Gabriella> "Wait. Liam the super star right?" smiles slightly
[18:34] <Liam> "weeeeell I would have never called meself that...but sure why not?"
[18:34] * Ren_Panganiban looks surprised that Liam and Gabriella knew each other but shrugged with a smile. "I'll see you later then." He started heading towards the front and Dr. Lord, while looking at his timetable
[18:35] <Dave-jones_dan> As soon as Dave gets to the loo He take a long drink from the pint pot before looking at the ceiling "I though I would be finding my missing items not doing stupid tests" he says with a mix of apprehension, fear and anger at thor "I'm not cut out for academic life"
[18:36] <@griffinguy24> Dr Lord says to Jahiera: "My fiancee has a talent for illusions. She helped configure the presentation. Got my patron to supply the photos."
[18:36] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, hate to interrupt the reunion here, so just a quick question if you don't mind...Gabby, any urgency in what you saw, or will it wait for after classes today?"
[18:36] * Liam raises an eyebrow
[18:36] <Gabriella> "It can wait. Those people were Dr. Lord's band mates, and I know their parents..." she trails off
[18:36] <Gabriella> "The rest can wait"
[18:37] <Gabriella> "Fate likes to send me visions of future and current events"
[18:37] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I look a little puzzled, but bow to Gabriella's judgment. "OK, I want to go catch Dr. Lord, talk to you both later!"
[18:37] <Gabriella> "Bye Alex"
[18:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> She smiled, "It figures..." She seemed a little apprehensive, "Is...is there anyone I needed to know in those slides?"
[18:37] * Alexander_Efasteyo moves to catch Dr. Lord before he can leave
[18:37] <Liam> "until we meet again"
[18:38] * Liam places his hat back on his head at a jaunty angle
[18:39] <@griffinguy24> "I'm just trying to make you all aware of the kind of things a Scion can expect to do in their life... All of that took place in the span of one month
[18:39] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren decides that he can try and catch Dr Lord during office hours, since he realized he has a class in less than thirty minutes. "See you guys! Unless anyone else has programming right now."
[18:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Alex comes up to hear that last, shaking his head in amazement
[18:39] <Gabriella> "well we can chat later I need to set up a time to talk to Dr. Lord and make it to my mythology class on time. Catch you at the dorms?"
[18:40] * Liam smirks ," catch me if you can"
[18:40] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dr. Lord, how freely can we talk to you in these lectures? I mean how much will the mortals notice?"
[18:40] * Gabriella rolls her eyes and turns to go talk to Dr. Lord
[18:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> She nods at the Doctor, "Wow...thanks." With that, she waits by the door for Gabriella.
[18:41] * Liam scratches his head realizing everyone went to go talk to Dr. Lord. so he wanders over as well
[18:41] <@griffinguy24> "They notice our discussions. I'll try to convey whatever I need to through the slides, but it only goes so far."
[18:41] <Gabriella> "Dr. Lord can we set up a time to talk?"
[18:42] <@griffinguy24> "I have office hours 3 to 4"
[18:42] * Gabriella nods and heads to meet Jahi at the door
[18:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, um, I guess that's all from me for now. That was, um, and exciting first class of the year. But I better get on to my next class"
[18:43] <Jahiera_Saladin> She grins at Gabs, "Come on, Mythology class and much mocking and laughter awaits..."
[18:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "See ya later, Dr. Lord"
[18:43] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave gets him self together before going my next class
[18:44] <@griffinguy24> "Hope all goes well with your extracurriculars with MacLaggin"
[18:44] <Gabriella> "Off to a "normal" class." she says grinning and takes Jahi's arm
[18:44] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Dr. Lord
[18:44] * Liam scratches his head, looks around, shrugs and heads to his next class
[18:44] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I'm looking forward to it"
[18:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> Turning back to Liam, she asks with a small smile, "Come on with us...I think we can talk on the way to our next classes."
[18:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[do you need any suggestions from us on what kinds of classes we plan on taking?]]
[18:46] * Liam tips his hat," t'is greatly appreciated lass"
[18:47] <@griffinguy24> "Just do yourself a favor... MacLaggin is a nice guy, charming even, but..." he struggles to think of the right words, "The bears are a problem with all involved. But if you get too involved with his colony, you'll regret it..." And with that he walks off
[17:37] * Liam eye rub
[17:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> Feeling the effects, she smirks and mouths at the man, 'Cheater'
[17:38] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[note Alex's handshake was normal, no crushing attempt made]]
[17:38] <Liam> (appreciated)
[17:39] <@griffinguy24> Basically, if Harrison Ford was Mayan, this'd be him. "Hello everyone, thanks for taking time away from your busy schedule of drinking, sleeping, and rutting, perhaps all at once, to be here this morning"
[17:39] * Ren_Panganiban sighs when he feels the affects, but doesn't bother fighting. Hopefully it'll keep him up during class.
[17:40] * Liam chuckles
[17:40] <Dave-jones_dan> "to be honest that all I do" Says dave loudly "Even now"
[17:41] <Dave-jones_dan> *he takes a swig from his pint glass*
[17:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> |You forgot eating sir| the thought stayed in her mind as she brought out her notepad and pen.
[17:43] <@griffinguy24> "From the info I've received on this course, most of you are freshman, so I welcome you to Harmon University. And hope you all welcome me, as I am a newcomer here as well. You're all here to learn about life. In college, you learn about life in general, but in here, you're going to learn about life in the specific."
[17:44] <@griffinguy24> Sadie walks in, late, texting. Dr. Lord flashes her a glare. Sadie imperceptibly "eeps" and scurries to a seat
[17:44] * Alexander_Efasteyo shakes his head slitghtly at the exchange
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> She snickers as she shifts to allow her roommate to sit next to her, and writes down on her pad, 'Remember, Demigod'
[17:45] * Gabriella rolls her eyes and mutters "somethings never change."
[17:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> Then quickly scratches out the words.
[17:46] <@griffinguy24> None of the mortals seem to pay attention to the exchange, as Dr. Lord goes back to his lecture, "You're here for many reasons. Some think this will be an interesting course. Some are just trying to fulfill a science requirement. Some are just here because their scheduler thought it'd be a good idea..." He doesn't look at the Band when he says this, but Ix Chel gives a meaningful stare
[17:47] * Liam actually wants to attend this class
[17:47] <Jahiera_Saladin> She chuckles this time around and whispers, 'Amen!'
[17:47] * Ren_Panganiban smiles and shakes his head. That was far too true.
[17:48] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave sticks his hand up "Sir Do you mind if we have a drinks break now" he asks, pint glass stood clearly on the table
[17:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo sighs thinking it was Fate
[17:49] <@griffinguy24> "In any case, I'm going to start by telling you who I am, and what I've done to be teaching here in front of you, and what you can do with the material learned from this course..." He takes out a USB stick and quickly loads a Powerpoint presentation
[17:49] * Liam shoots dave a confused look
[17:49] * Alexander_Efasteyo shoots Dave a dirty look
[17:49] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave makes a mental note to explain his beer glass to liam later
[17:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jaheira ignores Dave, making sure to make plans to teach him a few things about subtlety later...
[17:50] <Jahiera_Saladin> ...hopefully, painfully.
[17:50] <@griffinguy24> The mortal students see images of the rainforest and various animals as Dr. Lord lectures. You lot, however, start off by seeing Dr. Lord and.... what looks like a reincarnation of Saint Francis of Assissi fighting off a fire giant
[17:51] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave sticks up his hand again "Sir, will we be tested on this?"
[17:51] <@griffinguy24> St. Francis is riding on a grizzly bear
[17:51] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[how do we know what mortals see when we see something else?]]
[17:51] <Gabriella> {{LOL}}
[17:51] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[O.O]]
[17:52] <@griffinguy24> [[Assume you bring it up later, or that Dave's mortal follower corroborates]]
[17:52] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[thanks]]
[17:53] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren blinks, then blinks again to make sure he's seeing what he's seeing. After a few moments, he starts taking notes.
[17:53] * Liam leans back and enjoys the show
[17:53] * Gabriella visibly flinches at the sight
[17:53] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera blinks at the sight and frowns a little, before she scribbled down her notes in Hieroglyphs.
[17:54] * Alexander_Efasteyo begins taking notes as well
[17:54] <@griffinguy24> "Perhaps you will be tested on this," Dr. Lord responds. He resumes his talk, before turning to the next slide, of zombies being punched out by a bare-knuckled boxer, or sliced up by Dr. Lord's machete.
[17:55] * Liam nods approvingly
[17:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's jaw drops.
[17:55] <Jahiera_Saladin> "...what?"
[17:55] * Gabriella takes notes in Russian
[17:55] * Alexander_Efasteyo continues taking notes while glancing puzzlingly over the mortals
[17:56] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave takes notes in a spiderish scawl
[17:56] * Gabriella leans over to Alex and whispers "they likely can't see this...Dr. Lord is not a reckless man...I think."
[17:56] <Gabriella>
[17:56] <Jahiera_Saladin> A note is passed to him, in hebrew, "I'm guessing they're seeing something else...maybe a spell of some sort. Jahi."
[17:57] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[to Alex]]
[17:57] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers back to Gabriella, "They don't, just look at what they're writing"
[17:57] * Ren_Panganiban bites his lips to stop from either asking questions or laughing. His notes start going between tagalog and kapampangan, in case any mortals were looking in. His notes were definitely much different than theirs.
[17:57] <@griffinguy24> The next slide shows a giant earthworm tunneling up from the ground, and Dr. Lord teaming up with a black woman with a giant snake. Oddly enough, it's clearly in the middle of a Mardi Gras Parade
[17:58] * Liam whistles and mutters "sweet"
[17:59] <Jahiera_Saladin> This was definitely a surreal experience for Jahiera, /I should have gone to sleep last night/)
[18:00] <@griffinguy24> Next slide, middle of the mojave desert. A basilisk is staring down Dr. Lord and a young woman carrying javelins in two hands and sporting elk antlers
[18:01] * Liam scratches his head and looks around, shrugs and continues watching
[18:01] <Dave-jones_dan> "Sir" Dave says putting his hand up again "is there a point to all these slides your showing us?"
[18:02] <@griffinguy24> Next slide shows a young man in insect themed armor (for those familiar with the series, basically a Kamen Rider) kicking away a griffin as Dr. Lord tends to a woman turning into stone
[18:02] * Liam cringes
[18:02] * Ren_Panganiban couldn't help it, and started chuckling, trying to mask his amusement by giving a very fake cough.
[18:02] <@griffinguy24> "My point is to show you all what you may be facing if you continue in my line of study, perhaps even in the near future"
[18:02] <Jahiera_Saladin> She blinks as she looks at Ren, her eyes wide in disbelief...
[18:03] * Alexander_Efasteyo thinks that looks pretty cool, while continuing to take notes
[18:03] * Liam smiles.."awesome"
[18:03] <Dave-jones_dan> [[what Dave doesn't do anything but brewery and biking, and fighiting, and having to watch other people fight and not joining in is boring"
[18:03] <Dave-jones_dan> ]]
[18:05] <@griffinguy24> The next slide shows Dr. Lord in front of Anubis, the jackel-headed man towering over him and another Scion, a man dressed in an Incan poncho and wearing a golden sun mask. Next to Ix Chel is an equally enormous puma
[18:05] <Jahiera_Saladin> Turning back to her notes, Jahiera nurses a small headache as she fights the urge to ask Dr. Lord about all the slides he's showing. What's certain is that she won't be bored for a while...
[18:05] * Alexander_Efasteyo begins to wonder who the person is that is taking all these photos
[18:06] <Jahiera_Saladin> She looked up to see Anubis' picture and gasped loudly as she instinctively backed away from the God of Death.
[18:06] <Liam> (very good point, what jackass takes pictures instead of helping fighting)
[18:06] * Gabriella begins to sketch Anubis
[18:07] * Ren_Panganiban scribbles some more notes, going between looking at what he's writing and the screen.
[18:07] <@griffinguy24> The next slide is a picture of Dr. Lord and a beautiful Mediterranean woman holding hands as Alan bleeds from numerous lacerations. In the background, countless shadow ninjas, or shinobi, die as a bright light shines from them
[18:08] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave turns on some death metal music and rests his head on the desk
[18:08] * Liam puts on his sunglasses, smiles and looks around to see if anyone gets the joke
[18:09] <@griffinguy24> The last slide is much nicer: Showing Dr. Lord and everyone else in the previous slides together in a small restaurant. They are clearly celebrating, and clearly happy
[18:09] * Ren_Panganiban smiles at the last slide.
[18:09] * Gabriella nods and looks at her fellow scions
[18:09] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave shugs his sholder
[18:10] * Alexander_Efasteyo lets out a slight sigh of relief
[18:10] * Gabriella stiffens, eyes go black for a few seconds before returning to normal
[18:10] <Jahiera_Saladin> Fixing her teacher with a curious glare as she manages to get her breathing and heart under control, she looks over at everyone with her and matches Gabs own look with a wan smile of her own.
[18:10] <Jahiera_Saladin> Seeing Anubis really scared her.
[18:10] * Gabriella stiffens again as her eyes go white
[18:11] * Liam cocks his head at Gabriella
[18:11] * Gabriella looks a bit drained as she recovers
[18:11] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers to Gabriella, "You OK? Just another, you know?"
[18:12] * Ren_Panganiban looks around a bit to see people's reactions, only to notice Gabriella stiffen. He hopes that whatever she saw wasn't bad.
[18:12] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahi's eyes widen, seeing Gabriella's Prophecy and Mystery at work again, being after the slides really has her worried.
[18:13] <@griffinguy24> "Now, I hope you all can deal with the last bit of work we have to complete..." He takes out a stack of papers, "A short quiz. Nothing big, I just want to know how much I have to work with for the upcoming semester..."
[18:13] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[Correction: the fact it happened after the slides had her worried.]]
[18:14] <@griffinguy24> Dr. Lord passes out the papers, and you all take out your pens/pencils and look at the test.... and as you do, the words change...
[18:14] <Jahiera_Saladin> Finally, something normal.
[18:14] * Gabriella whispers back to Alex "I'm fine. And yeah, it's the freak show again." smiling wanly
[18:14] <Liam> (spoke too soon)
[18:14] <Dave-jones_dan> "Darn tests" Dave says
[18:15] <Jahiera_Saladin> ...she groaned as the letters changed, |Damn you fate|
[18:15] * Ren_Panganiban blinks, not liking what's going to happen now.
[18:15] * Liam digs a pencil out of his bag for the first time and stares at the paper
[18:15] * Alexander_Efasteyo whispers back to Gabriella, let's all talk about it when we have a chance
[18:16] <Alexander_Efasteyo> With a frown on his face, Alex mutters, "Not only didn't I sign up for this class, I never bothered with biology in high school. Looks like a bad mark ahead for me on my first test."
[18:16] * Liam rubs his hands together eagerly
[18:17] <Dave-jones_dan> [[sorry internet reset]]
[18:17] <@griffinguy24> Suddenly, you're being asked REALLY HARD Biology questions. These aren't for beginners... hell, this quiz would have seniors shaking... (Everyone roll Int + Science or Academics, whichever is higher0
[18:17] <Gabriella> Rolling 5 dice:
[18:17] <Gabriella> :: 4 7 5 6 4 :: Success -> 1
[18:17] * Gabriella facepalm
[18:17] <Dave-jones_dan> [[whats the script again]]
[18:17] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Rolling 6 dice:
[18:17] <Alexander_Efasteyo> :: 2 2 4 9 1 5 :: Success -> 2 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:17] <Gabriella> (( /dice dicepool epics))
[18:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> ooops
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> [[darn I forgot my scripts aren't working at them moment!]]
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> [[doing it manually]]
[18:18] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I have an extra autosuccess now, so that's 3
[18:18] <Ren_Panganiban> Rolling 6 dice:
[18:18] <Ren_Panganiban> :: 5 8 5 6 3 2 :: Success -> 3 , including 2 Automatic Successes.
[18:18] <Jahiera_Saladin> Rolling 7 dice:
[18:18] <Jahiera_Saladin> :: 8 5 7 2 3 2 3 :: Success -> 3 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:18] <Gabriella> ((we had it working before didn't we?))
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> Result of the throw of dice "5d10" :
[18:18] <Dave-jones_dan> 4 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 17
[18:19] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[dave, that's a botch]]
[18:19] <Ren_Panganiban> {{gwah, Ren has three dots in science, but none of that in bio ;A; }}
[18:19] <Dave-jones_dan> [[no it didn't work on Wednesday- and I know]]
[18:19] <Jahiera_Saladin> [[*wince*]]
[18:19] <@griffinguy24> [[Doesn't matter]]
[18:19] <Liam> Rolling 4 dice:
[18:19] <Liam> :: 7 7 7 2 :: Success -> 4 , including 1 Automatic Successes.
[18:23] <@griffinguy24> Well, with the rolls done, you pass in your exams, Dr. Lord says, "I'll have these back to you by the next lab session..." Suddenly, you notice that your exams are back already, graded
[18:23] <Liam> (sweeeet)
[18:23] * Alexander_Efasteyo blinks
[18:23] <Ren_Panganiban> "....Of course that happens for us."
[18:24] * Gabriella grimaces as she glances at her score
[18:24] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave scratches his head, Hard
[18:24] <@griffinguy24> Dave: F. Gabby: C-. Alexander: B. Ren: B. Jahiera: B. Liam: B+
[18:25] <Dave-jones_dan> "Looks like I'm resitting" Dave says loudly
[18:25] * Ren_Panganiban lets his head hit the desk with a sigh. He didn't totally fail that.
[18:25] * Liam makes a face and shrugs
[18:25] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera's got her head cradled in her hands, as she mutters stuff about wanting normal school days, why she can't have a normal school day, and who she needs to lay or bribe to get a normal school day.
[18:25] * Gabriella shoves it in her messanger bag
[18:26] * Alexander_Efasteyo looks amazed that he got a B in a subject he only studied in passing while researching other topics
[18:26] * Liam crumples the test up and makes a long shot into the trash
[18:26] * Gabriella and mutters "Cazzo!"
[18:27] <@griffinguy24> "Like I said, this won't really count for your final grade. However, this will give me a good sense of what you already know as a whole, and who, in particular, needs to work harder..." He and Ix Chel stare at you intently.
[18:27] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave trys to hid behind the guy in front
[18:28] <Jahiera_Saladin> "All I want is a normal school life," she keeps on muttering to herself.
[18:28] <@griffinguy24> The wall clock chimes 9:00, and he says, "Well, class is done for the day. Look forward to this semester!"
[18:28] * Gabriella mutters welcome to your new normal
[18:29] * Liam leans in and whispers to Jahiera ,"but normal is boring.."
[18:29] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave gets out of class quick hoping to avoid Dr lord all he can
[18:29] * Liam stands up, turns around and looks around the room and people
[18:30] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, after this, I bet my other classes will be a breeze."
[18:30] <@griffinguy24> Dr. Lord stays behind for a bit, in case of questions, as the class piles out. Despite the test, you all feel... refreshed... [Lecture invoked Inspirational Figure... you each gain 5 Willpower]
[18:30] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jaheira looks up at Liam and rolls her eyes, and then stands up, looking at her schedule.
[18:30] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren gets up and heads towards the rest of the Scions. "Anyone else felt that the test got blindsided by the quiz?"
I can restore those two Legend points I spent yesterday]]
[18:30] <Liam> "well my friend, what's life without surprises?"
[18:31] <Dave-jones_dan> "well I'm off to have a drink" Daves says "anyone off down the pub?"
[18:31] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Ren, blindsided is an understatement"
[18:31] <Gabriella> "Safe?"
[18:31] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren looks at Liam appraisingly. "I'm sorry, I don't think we've met. The name's Ren Panganiban. And you?"
[18:31] <Jahiera_Saladin> "Err, Dave? We still have more classes to go through..."
[18:31] <Ren_Panganiban> {{Pub, at 9am? Is there any actually open then xD?}}
[18:32] <Liam> "Liam O'Doherty...and a stranger is just a friend ya havent met yet.."
[18:32] * Gabriella 's eyes narrow
[18:32] <Gabriella> "I know that name...where are you from?"
[18:33] <Liam> "well could hope so...we went to the same high school, though admittedly we never exchanged words...but I don't forget a face"
[18:33] <Jahiera_Saladin> Jahiera walks up to Dr. Lord after the last few mortal leave, "Sir? How did you do that? With the slides?"
[18:34] <Gabriella> "Wait. Liam the super star right?" smiles slightly
[18:34] <Liam> "weeeeell I would have never called meself that...but sure why not?"
[18:34] * Ren_Panganiban looks surprised that Liam and Gabriella knew each other but shrugged with a smile. "I'll see you later then." He started heading towards the front and Dr. Lord, while looking at his timetable
[18:35] <Dave-jones_dan> As soon as Dave gets to the loo He take a long drink from the pint pot before looking at the ceiling "I though I would be finding my missing items not doing stupid tests" he says with a mix of apprehension, fear and anger at thor "I'm not cut out for academic life"
[18:36] <@griffinguy24> Dr Lord says to Jahiera: "My fiancee has a talent for illusions. She helped configure the presentation. Got my patron to supply the photos."
[18:36] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Um, hate to interrupt the reunion here, so just a quick question if you don't mind...Gabby, any urgency in what you saw, or will it wait for after classes today?"
[18:36] * Liam raises an eyebrow
[18:36] <Gabriella> "It can wait. Those people were Dr. Lord's band mates, and I know their parents..." she trails off
[18:36] <Gabriella> "The rest can wait"
[18:37] <Gabriella> "Fate likes to send me visions of future and current events"
[18:37] <Alexander_Efasteyo> I look a little puzzled, but bow to Gabriella's judgment. "OK, I want to go catch Dr. Lord, talk to you both later!"
[18:37] <Gabriella> "Bye Alex"
[18:37] <Jahiera_Saladin> She smiled, "It figures..." She seemed a little apprehensive, "Is...is there anyone I needed to know in those slides?"
[18:37] * Alexander_Efasteyo moves to catch Dr. Lord before he can leave
[18:37] <Liam> "until we meet again"
[18:38] * Liam places his hat back on his head at a jaunty angle
[18:39] <@griffinguy24> "I'm just trying to make you all aware of the kind of things a Scion can expect to do in their life... All of that took place in the span of one month
[18:39] <Ren_Panganiban> Ren decides that he can try and catch Dr Lord during office hours, since he realized he has a class in less than thirty minutes. "See you guys! Unless anyone else has programming right now."
[18:39] <Alexander_Efasteyo> Alex comes up to hear that last, shaking his head in amazement
[18:39] <Gabriella> "well we can chat later I need to set up a time to talk to Dr. Lord and make it to my mythology class on time. Catch you at the dorms?"
[18:40] * Liam smirks ," catch me if you can"
[18:40] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Dr. Lord, how freely can we talk to you in these lectures? I mean how much will the mortals notice?"
[18:40] * Gabriella rolls her eyes and turns to go talk to Dr. Lord
[18:41] <Jahiera_Saladin> She nods at the Doctor, "Wow...thanks." With that, she waits by the door for Gabriella.
[18:41] * Liam scratches his head realizing everyone went to go talk to Dr. Lord. so he wanders over as well
[18:41] <@griffinguy24> "They notice our discussions. I'll try to convey whatever I need to through the slides, but it only goes so far."
[18:41] <Gabriella> "Dr. Lord can we set up a time to talk?"
[18:42] <@griffinguy24> "I have office hours 3 to 4"
[18:42] * Gabriella nods and heads to meet Jahi at the door
[18:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "Well, um, I guess that's all from me for now. That was, um, and exciting first class of the year. But I better get on to my next class"
[18:43] <Jahiera_Saladin> She grins at Gabs, "Come on, Mythology class and much mocking and laughter awaits..."
[18:43] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "See ya later, Dr. Lord"
[18:43] <Dave-jones_dan> Dave gets him self together before going my next class
[18:44] <@griffinguy24> "Hope all goes well with your extracurriculars with MacLaggin"
[18:44] <Gabriella> "Off to a "normal" class." she says grinning and takes Jahi's arm
[18:44] * Alexander_Efasteyo grins at Dr. Lord
[18:44] * Liam scratches his head, looks around, shrugs and heads to his next class
[18:44] <Alexander_Efasteyo> "I'm looking forward to it"
[18:45] <Jahiera_Saladin> Turning back to Liam, she asks with a small smile, "Come on with us...I think we can talk on the way to our next classes."
[18:46] <Alexander_Efasteyo> [[do you need any suggestions from us on what kinds of classes we plan on taking?]]
[18:46] * Liam tips his hat," t'is greatly appreciated lass"
[18:47] <@griffinguy24> "Just do yourself a favor... MacLaggin is a nice guy, charming even, but..." he struggles to think of the right words, "The bears are a problem with all involved. But if you get too involved with his colony, you'll regret it..." And with that he walks off