Mistress Dizzy

Academy of Heroes and Villains

*hugs Caits* I hope you feel better soon.

Also- Kijani's in the cafeteria feasting. She didn't eat breakfast... and if Connor can get her to hold still and listen, maybe they can reach some kind of middle ground. Kijani really doesn't get that Connor's not as bright and shiny as she considers him to be.

The Few and The Far (Dizzy & Crim)

Jinny grinned back, and shifted slightly so she was nearer to him. She looked tired- it had already been quite an eventful day. The rumbling of the engine was somehow soothing to her. "Mr. Josh? Is there a weapon I can use? From back here, I mean... so I can help if we get in trouble?" She yawned and blinked a few times. "I wanna help."

Richard kept an eye on his passengers with the rear view mirror, briefly glancing back at them before focusing on the road ahead. He wondered what the story was. It would be surprising if they were related, but Josh had certainly been willing to kill him for just getting too near the girl. He was obviously still wary. Not that Richard could blame him- too many things could happen to a kid out in the wasteland, especially a girl.

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t2wave said
She took the sheet of paper. "They gave me one of these. Didn't really give it a good look." Reading over it there were plenty of options. A couple of names of the teachers 533 recognized. The Facility was one of the groups that signed the truce, but began preparing the next generation to fight herself included. But they never offered these kinds of options. It was strange finding out that heroes and villains were working together. It looked like most of the students here were going the hero route. "What are they trying to accomplish here?"

Devika thought about it for a moment. "I guess it's a place where we can learn control of our powers. And once we have that, we can flex out limits, in a safe place. We can figure out what to do with our lives. Not all of the students are going to be heroes. I mean, I'm still rather on the fence about it myself."

The Orphan's Wedding

As Feather packed away the food for later, Kijani deftly set about making herself a basket for lunch. She chose the thick bread and apple butter, a rasher of bacon and a jug of tea. Once that was settled, she headed back upstairs, to put on a sturdier pair of walking boots and a skirt that she wouldn't mind getting dust on. She donned her least fancy hat, and only put her loose dreadlocks into a simple, thick braid on her shoulder. While dressing, she could hear her mother's voice, as well as her childhood nanny's, telling her that she was wearing far too common clothing. Even though a good part of her wanted to obey those voices, she realized she wouldn't impress these people with her best clothing. In fact, she would alienate them even more.

She picked up one of her favorite books, a volume of poetry that she'd had to have one of the maids smuggle into the house for her. Her mother didn't approve of Kijani reading such 'frivolous' things as poetry. Now she had the freedom to read what she liked, and she was going to enjoy it.

Once she was prepared, she headed back down the stairs with the book tucked under her arm. Taking the basket in her free hand, she smiled warmly at Feather. “Well, I'm off to Grandfather Apple. Don't work yourself too hard, dear Feather.” With that, she exited and started strolling down the road.

Before long, she was alone. Only the trees and the chirping morning birds were there for company. The scent of the apples and the leaves was rich in the air, and the light breeze carried the wonderful, far-away smells of bread baking, meat cooking. There were distant noises that she didn't recognize, but she figured them to be animals of some kind.

Halfway to her destination, Kijani stopped, removing her hat to fan her face. Even though it wasn't particularly warm, she was getting tired. Her legs were getting sore, and her boots made her feet ache. Maybe Mr. Croil was right about the city air- she hadn't realized her body was this weak. Perhaps some time here would strengthen her. There was no carriage to carry her about. It was up to her own power to get her from place to place. She wouldn't let herself down.

The massive tree came into view after the next half of the walk, and Kijani had to work to keep her jaw from dropping. “Ohh...” It was beautiful, with branches as thick as a man's arm, and utterly tall. She couldn't even see around the trunk. The benches took her by surprise. She wondered if the previous owners had put them there? Or maybe even before that? Someone had seen the beauty of this place, that was for sure. She gratefully settled onto a bench, uncorking the jar of tea and taking grateful mouthfuls. Once she wasn't parched, she pulled out her book, and tugged off a piece of thick bacon. Popping it into her mouth, she chewed on it. She opened her book, and within moments was lost in a poem.

The Orphan's Wedding

Justric said
Taekwondo. I just got my black stripe, which puts me two belts (and a lot of hard work) away from getting my first degree black belt. Being in my forties and with bad knees and early onset arthritis, it gets... interesting.Your dominant hand? Ew. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Wow! That's impressive for anyone, 40's or not. I mean, I can't do that and I'm not even 30... Go for that belt, man! Also, you're in your 40's? I never would have guessed.

And I think it's carpal tunnel, but the doctor won't confirm or deny. I mean, I guess that's his job to really find out for sure, but I'm really fustrated.

The Orphan's Wedding

Belt test? Do you train in some kind of martial art?

My arm is okay for now, but... this isn't the first time this has happened, and the problem is getting worse. I went to the doctor- he gave me painkillers and we're going to do some tests... >< *sigh* It's my dominant hand!! I can't lose the use of my drawing hand...

Codex Alera anyone?

Oh, okay. That works for me!

*thinks about the sort of character I want*

Codex Alera anyone?

OOH! I like you already, Fateweaver!

I've been reading the Dresden Files for years now, but decided to pick up Furies of Calderon on a whim when I was at the library. I sped through it, and loved it, and quickly checked out the second book.

The problem is- I have yet to finish the series. I'm only on book 3...

Would it still be viable for me to play? (While avoiding spoilers?)

Another "End of the World" Role-play [ReLoAdEd]

Hello! This sounds kind of cool. Questions, though...

Is there an lower age limit?

Also- what exactly does a 'mutation' entail?

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Kijani is armed and dangerous.