[center][color=a187be][b][i]Annabeth Gulch[/i][/b][/color][/center] [color=a187be]”Hello El’kan! I’m Annabeth Gulch, a Psychomancer. I’m pleased to meet you.”[/color] Annabeth greeted E’nasha’s friend. Annabeth couldn’t say he’s ever seen him before. While he certainly looked like he was from Yarosmere, Annabeth has never seen him in any of her classes or around the college. Perhaps he didn’t have Mage Blood and simply worked here? Annabeth didn’t think too much about it. Whoever he was, he was E’nasha’s friend, and that was good enough for Annabeth. Around that time Annabeth noticed Tyrael and Lyn coming in, with Tyrael singing. She actually knew about that part a while ago, after overhearing him practicing his songs in Underhaven. Annabeth didn’t question it, considering all the other weird stuff and weird people that happens in Underhaven. The only thing that worried Annabeth was that Lyn took Tyrael to Ssarak and Meirin, perhaps two of the worse people Tyrael could be with aside from maybe Lucilia and Athalus. Ssarak and Meirin were good people, but they had perfectly justifiable reasons to hate Tyrael. It was a good thing Lyn was there to keep the peace, otherwise Annabeth would have quickly left before the drama started. When Helena spoke to Annabeth, the psychomancer blushed. [color=a187be]”Heh heh heh… Why are girls attracted to me?”[/color] Annabeth said quietly. Helena was about to leave, but Annabeth stood up and spoke to her. [color=a197be]”Helena, wait! My spell only works if I’m nearby. If you stray too far the pain will come back. Here, since I’m done why don’t I go help you get ready for your mission?”[/color] [center][color=crimson][b][i]Lucilia Riovas[/i][/b][/color][/center] [color=crimson]”Ah, thank you Colette. I’ll stop by later and try them out.”[/color] Lucilia was jealous to admit it, but Colette was having much more success with the Marrow Draught formula than Lucilia had. The Marrow Draught, now called Blood Candies, have so far been effective. While still not as potent as simply drinking blood, they were having an effect, which was more than what Lucilia’s own formula could boast. The vampire was certain that if Colette had more time and materials she could perfect the Blood Candies and potentially remove the vampire’s need to feed on others throughout the world. The implications of such a success was…. Unpredictable. It brought a smile to Lucilia’s face. Keri asked about the missions, not knowing that they’ve been posted for some time now. [color=crimson]Keri dear, there have been missions up since the start of this week. Though I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised if people have been taking the flyers…. Anyways, there are three missions that have vacancies. The first is a mission into Djarkel, where students will be expected to participate in some diplomatic functions. Second, also in Djarkel, our Noxomancer students are due for their alignment ceremony but need volunteers to help protect them while traverse the Nox or whatever it is that Criag needs them for. Lastly, we need students to head into Yarosmere to investigate the new regime that has taken hold. You should hurry to the mission board down in the courtyard as soon as you can, all three of those missions are expected to leave today.”[/color] As for Keri’s suggestion that Lucilia joined them for lunch, she smiled politely but shook her head. [color=crimson]”I would love to Keri, but I must find Lidda. We need to discuss a new dosage for Khan and Ovak’s medicine… Keri, if you are going to see Khan, would you remind him to take his medicine? I’ve been getting reports that Khan hasn’t been taking his medicine at his appointed times. It’s not quite time yet, but he should still have a few vials left. When you see him, please make sure he takes his medicine.”[/color] Sighing, Lucilia looked to the side and whispered under her breath. [color=crimson]”He’s getting worse everyday…”[/color] Clearing her throat Lucilia bowed her head towards the two vampires. [color=crimson]”I’m afraid I must leave. Make sure you look at those missions, they could use your help, and of course there is a reward for anyone who takes part. If you need me I will either be with Lidda or in my office. Have a good day, girls.”[/color] [center][b][i]Tyrael Marchosias[/i][/b][/center] Tyrael was not expecting Lyn to drag her to breakfast. Normally he would get her food, knowing what she likes to eat and how to cook it. Not that the chefs in the Dining Hall didn’t know how to cook either, but Tyrael prefered to make Lyn’s food. But there was no harm in letting Lyn eat a proper breakfast with him. Well… Except for the fact they’d be eating with Meirin and Ssarak. Tyrael holds no grudges against them (Well, no more than he already had) and understood their hatred of him. Tyrael has come to accept that he acted out of hand in the catacombs and will accept whatever judgement they have for him. However Tyrael also intended to do better, for himself, for his family, and everyone else. It’s still a bit rocky, but he was trying. For the most part Tyrael stayed out of the conversation between the others. He just sat down and let Lyn do most of the talking, saying how hungry she was and such. When she started getting food from the others for breakfast, Tyrael got the attention of one of the kitchen staff and ordered more food for Lyn. By the time Tyrael turned his attention back Meirin was talking. Tyrael was willing to ignore Meirin’s veiled statement about Lyn hurting him. Again, he’s accepted that he has made his mistakes and he will pay for them. However Tyrael couldn’t keep quiet when Meirin was more blatantly trying to dissuade Lyn from going on the Djarkel Mission. [b]”Do not let your emotions cloud your judgement, Kurenai. Lyn may be part human but she is also a naga. They have lived countless centuries in the Ravine, where lives are short and violent. They must learn how to survive and thrive in a short time or they would not have lasted this long. You may think Lyn is still a child because of her chronological age but rest assure Lyn is an adult now. She is more than capable of handling any situation thrown at her, be it combat or political intrigue. Lyn is not some naive youth who lacks worldly experience.”[/b] Though truthfully, Tyrael did agree with Meirin’s words. He does still think Lyn is just a child and shouldn’t be going on missions yet. But that was because Lyn was precious to him and he doesn’t want anything bad happening to her. Detached from his emotions, Tyrael had to acknowledge that Lyn was an adult, mentally and physically, and while she wasn’t experienced in the world, Lyn can’t stay at the college forever. Every bird has to leave the nest. Tyrael could only wish that he could do more to help her. That’s when he had an idea. Reaching out, Tyrael created a portal into the Inferno and took out a stone. It was a grey, smooth rock with a rune carved into it. It was roughly the size of a plate and weighed about five pounds. [b]”Lyn, take this stone with you. It is… A rock. A pet Rock. His name is Titan.”[/b] Tyrael knew this might seem strange so he elected to elaborate. [b]”This is a test of sorts. I want Lyn to take care of this stone while she is on her mission. She needs to bring it back to me, whole, as proof of her competence. It may seem strange to take care of a rock, but if Lyn cannot even do a simple task like this, I would be inclined to agree with your doubts Kurenai.”[/b] Of course there was more to this stone than meets the eye. But Tyrael wasn’t going to divulge its secrets; the rock was much like Lyn. Deceptively normal with a few physical quirks aside (Like Lyn’s rough skin and scales compared to the rock’s strange rune), but there is a certain strength hidden within both. And when it is time to test either one of them their true powers will reveal themselves. [b]”And of course it is a gift. If you can bring it back to me, Lyn, the rock is yours to keep.”[/b]