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Of Blood and Magic

Cassandra

@Achronum

Cassandra thought it was rather odd that they seemed to want her, a complete stranger, in on this scheme so darn badly. Could it be some kind of trick? But if so, from whom and to what end? Cassandra had no enemies that she knew of, and she reasoned that anyone who would want to harm her just for being a mage wouldn't bother with such an unlikely plan.

They hadn't invited her unsoliceted, after all. She had over heard them.

That just leaves the question of the insistence. Is it possible that they know she is a fire mage? It's not likely, and if they did that would be an even more suspicious sign. There could be tells, though. And really, if they weren't giving her a choice, she may as well enjoy herself.
"Okay. If we can hurt one abuser, and frame another, then I'm in. What do we do?"

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Cassandra's eyes widened as words she didn't think erupted into her mind.

Mind mages. Or, at least one. What were you supposed to do to prevent your mind being read? Reciting nursury rhymes was a good basic defense, but it didn't allow you to keep actually thinking. She supposed there must be people like this around here, anyway. And it's not like she had any secrets.

The events when the other princess had stormed the noble dorms flitted into her mind, followed by those few times she and Dominique had been alone together. Now if she could go burn his stuff, that'd be something.

"Yeah," she said finally, quietly. "Alright, I'm pretty good at fire. But how do we keep them from taking it out on their mages?"

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Cassandra

@Achronum@Jade Blades

Cassandra sighed at her phone, dropping it back into her lap. So much had happened over the last couple of days and nights that the lack of activity felt a little strange. She supposed many would tell her she should enjoy it while it lasted, but those people didn't know Cassandra very well.

She hopped up off the porch, and placed her tea cup on the top step, all the way to the left so it wasn't in the way. Promising herself that she would pick it up on her way back in later, Cassandra walked down the drive, heading toward the Acadmy's bus stop. In town, she could stock up on some kitchen essentials, like energy drinks and poptarts. Though later she would likely have to rely on Amaris's funds, for now Cassandra had a small stipend from her father.

Head down and hands in the pockets of her joggers, Cassandra approached the stop silently. Her mind was on what flavor pastries she would buy, and she didn't immediately register the older students already standing by.

“Come on. We’ve got the keys to one of these human abuser’s dorms. We’re gonna go fuck up their shit. Ready to set some creepy crap on fire?”

The girl turned to head back toward dorms, and came face to face with Cassandra.

"Uh, human abusers?"

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Cassandra checked on her new room, and was happy to find that all of her things had in fact been moved already. What was more, the room was basically identical to the one she'd stayed in the first two days, and everything seemed to be in exactly the same place as she had left it. Come to think of it, that was a little creepy. She didn't own that many things, but still.

Her phone startled her with a buzz, and she flipped it open to read the text, and send a reply.

Text to Lilie

> sonds gud lemme know when and where
She hesitated a moment, then sent another.

> u busy 2nite?
> this morning
> w/e

She went back out into the living room and picked up her cup of tea.

"Hey," she said to Amaris, "I'm going to sit on the porch, I'll probably be out until after sunrise. I might go out for a little bit, but call me if you need me."

Cassandra, who had never been able to go out on her own without using a window, felt a little strange just announcing her departure so boldly. But she was determined to hold Amaris to her word, and act like an equal. It's what she had wanted out of the academy, so she was going to enjoy getting used to it.

She took her tea out onto the front porch with her, and sat on the stairs with it next to her. She was hoping Lilie would text her back, but she thought she might catch a bus into town anyway, just because she could.

@Hero@WeepingLiberty

Terrenum: The Great War (Fantasy/Realistic/Dice - Recruiting Applicants)

Whoo, sorry I missed one, but here I am to post once more.

Terrenum: The Great War (Fantasy/Realistic/Dice - Recruiting Applicants)

"Well," Erevan drawled, at long last as the party stood a safe distance down the road from one of the last(and possibly least friendly) homesteads they had tried, "Ain't it a fine mess we've found. So much for hospitality, eh?" He made a point to look at every member of the party in turn, too polite to make any mention of the reason they were turned away.

He wore most of his armor as he traveled. He was so used to it, that it was easier to wear than to carry on his back. His helm was sitting on the end of his spear, which was resting on his shoulder and hung with his satchel. He also forewent the pauldrons and collar.

Even used to it as he was, he was starting to become uncomfortable after a long day of travel. Especially as the climate shifted on their way toward the swamp.

"In any event, I reckon if we're doomed to a night of layin' in the dirt, we may as well get to the layin' part. Unless, ya'll want to split the party. Nemeia and I can stay out here, since they seem to prefer humans in the first place, and you two -" his head snapped to look down the road, back the way they'd come. Someone approached, and he had only just now heard them. Even looking the right direction, the dying light made it difficult to see.

"Hail? Who goes?"

Terrenum: The Great War (Fantasy/Realistic/Dice - Recruiting Applicants)

I did some more character art!

Nemeia

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Erevan suppressed a laugh at the pittance they were afforded for travel fair. In the face of all the displayed wealth in her office, it seemed ridiculous. Hells, her coaster was made of hammerdeep marble. It alone was worth more than she was giving them. Not even to speak of the crystal glass she sat upon it, or(according to Ezlan) the spirits inside it.

Spend a gold on the sandals and a copper on the spear. See where that gets you.

But he took the bag and the tube with a silent smile. With both in hand, he started for the door.

"Well alright," he drawled, "C'mon boys, let's get a move on."

On their way out, the shortened party came upon a slightly awkward scene. A teifling woman was having her way barred by a very large man, and people were actively trying to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Unfortunately, Erevan remembered the only descriptor the guildmistress had given for their missing member; that they would know her when they saw her.

"I do hate to interrupt," he said, while quite deliberately placing himself between them, "But, miss, would you happen to be Nemeia?"

Terrenum: The Great War (Fantasy/Realistic/Dice - Recruiting Applicants)

So I've taken up drawing, and I drew Eraven, wanted to show you all, for some reason imgur really messes it up when I uploaded it, but here you go.

My Hider

Terrenum: The Great War (Fantasy/Realistic/Dice - Recruiting Applicants)

"Ya'ask an elf to try it," Erevan skated past the joke the would doubtless have been very sensitive and tasteful in regards to his people. "Now y'all likely know I'm not one to pass on a drink, but that's not why we're here." He looked around at them, counting heads. "Ain't a typical party five folks? Who're we missing?"