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[b][color=#c9b6ff]✦ Ichabod Pipton ✦[/color][/b] [color=#8bbcff][i]— "Light guides the wise to knowledge."[/i][/color]
[hr]Ethereal Luminary | [color=#b6a6ff][b]Grand Induction Hall[/b][/color]
[hr][i]Ichabod’s yellow eyes shifted toward the small, sharp-featured chaperone as Adelhein stepped forward and named the members of Group Magenta. He adjusted the lantern lightly at his side, listening without interruption as their assigned proctor measured them each.[/i]

[i]Sa'Saori spoke, introducing herself with a clear, plain confidence. Fire, close combat, swordsmanship... Ichabod took note of all of it. His gaze looked once toward the elegant blade on her back, then toward the book in Alicia's hands. He was the only human among Fae. It was an odd group, for sure.[/i]

[i]That was good.[/i]

[i]Ichabod preferred variety. Variety meant options.[/i]

[i]He stepped forward just enough for the azure glow of his lantern to catch more clearly across his pale features.[/i]

[color=#8bbcff][b]“My name is Ichabod Pipton,”[/b][/color] he said, voice calm and even. [color=#8bbcff][b]“No noble house, no grand title. I’m self-taught, for the most part. I've had a few mentors.”[/b][/color]

[i]He gauged the reactions of the others before continuing.[/i]

[color=#8bbcff][b]“I too have an affinity for fire, and a knack for manipulating darkness or what some might call shadow magic. I can make magic circles, and my physical skills are somewhat lacking.”[/b][/color]

[i]His eyes moved briefly between Sa'Saori and Alicia as he continued. The lantern flame flickered once.[/i]

[color=#8bbcff][b]“I would very much like to pass this trial, so it's best we get on the same page. I think we establish a system of voting when it comes to making important decisions, since there are exactly three of us. Sound fair?”[/b][/color]

[i]A faint smile touched one corner of his mouth then, subtle and sharp. With that, Ichabod lowered the lantern again and let someone else speak.[/i]

[hr][center][color=#8bbcff]✦ @Proto ✦[/color][/center]