POOHEAD189

The Blackwood

Phyrrae sniffed at the comment, but with Mari's quick eyes she did see a small, self satisfied smile on the elf maiden's face. "I'm not sure what you're talking about." She replied, though the woman did keep her voice down all the same. "If I were to do something like that, he'd never play a game with me again."

With that, Phyrrae drifted into herself as the group trekked deeper into the murky forest. Orek took the lead, at least in spirit. Po was often at the fore, his staff bumping against the ground with every two steps, though he often slowed down to make sure everyone was safe and in line. Even on the road, the forest seemed to reach out and cling to you. Phyrrae eyed the forest with suspicion, and whilst Kane didn't seem to be afraid of anything, it was clear he was alert the way he moved.

"I cannaught believ we could naught even bring a mule." Sinclair said, breaking the monatany of the walk. He wasn't just complaining, as it became evident he had embroiled himself in a discussion of spoils with Orek. The Dwarf chuckled through his well groomed beard.

"Last I checked, seven rings wasn't that big of a haul." He rumbled, smirking at the duelist. "Besides, as long as we find the place we can get back there easy enough to take the rest of whatever loot there is. If I were you, I'd be happy we don't have a beast here that might get spooked and run off with all of that treasure you're hoping to get your hands on."

"I'm pretty sure Kane can carry quite a lot." Po remarked casually, an easy smile on his face as he walked beside them. His staff was now on the back of his shoulders with his arms up and resting on it. His skin was tanned and his arms were toned from a life of manual labor. He could likely lift quite a bit as well, but Dwarves were known for their ability to haul large loads, so despite being the second tallest, Orek could give Po a run for his money in carrying capacity.

"Stupid," Phyrrae breathed. "Counting your vrikerumbles before they bear honey..." Likely a comment on the three of them assuming they would find anything.

Meanwhile, Kane had actually lagged behind a few feet. The massive humanoid's shoulders were still slightly taller than the top of Mari's head, though there was a comforting aura about Kane. He had the look of a careful and loyal friend to match how fearsome of an enemy he would be.

"Mari, I have a question to ask if you would honor me." The Drogator growled, his large tail scraping along the ground audibly. "Are you a powerful warrior among your kind?" He asked. "Traveling the Blackwood alone is something most humans would not do." He watched her curiously, Mari likely having seen lizards who looked the same when they were on alert for predators or prey. "What brings you here on our journey?"
@Luminosity

Describe the person above you in three words or less.

Ho. Ho. Ho.

Game: [META]

>keep to myself until I see someone else climb out of the ruins to RP

Gif the User

The Waste Time Rhyme

They're just here to play
Just beware of their claws

Fire Emblem: The Slumbering Goddess

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Truth be told, Kayden had been truly wanting to make good with the Archbishop and fulfill his duties by attending the sermon. However, what sort of Team Leader would he be if he didn't go and give Valerian some moral support, even despite how bullheaded it was to challenge a teacher in their bloody introduction! Still, seems more than a few people had a similar idea, though less than he expected. That was good of them, but it did give Valerian less to be worried on were he to embarrass himself. Briefly he let the thought enter his mind that Valerian could surprise the professor and score a win, but he didn't think it plausible, at least initially.

As Valerian and the Professor Michail spoke before the duel, he let his mind drift back to everyone's introductions. Some of the students he had already bumped into or gotten to know, but a few he finally had gotten a good gauge to view them. Imogen was a doll, all things considered. Adorable and bounding with energy, even if he wasn't into that sort of girl, it did make him smile that people like that were out in the world. Clarissa seemed driven, and though he suspected she might be a bit overbearing, he supposed he used to be the same way in certain circumstances. Raimund too seemed a solid fellow, though he felt he needed to speak with him a bit more to know if they would get along well together. After the duel he would go and take Raimund up on his party invitation. It was a good place to meet people and get to know both friends and rivals.

Then there was the future princess.

That bitch.

Just breathe, he told himself. As soon as she had gotten on stage he had no doubts in his mind that she would zero in on him and he was as correct as ever. He wondered if the Goddess had brought her here to test him. He had the sneaking suspicion that even if he tried with all of his might and charm to make nice with her she would retain a perpetual bad attitude at best. Sighing, he knew he should at least try. He hoped she was here for more than just him because if she pursued him he would have a hell of a time at this academy.

At least he could say one thing he admired about her. She was unapologetically herself. Downtime activities such as the party was a good way to truly to get to know the other students. Introductions did help, but everyone tried to show their A-game in a public introduction, particularly with faculty there. It was one reason why he tried to be so casual with people. No one wanted a haughty prince showing off his golden dick and perfect teeth and I'm-too-good-for-you attitude. They might be of lower station but they were comrades and more importantly people.

Movement took him from his train of thought, and he bore witness to a surprisingly entertaining but predictable exchange of blows when the duel commence. Valerian did have a trick up his sleeve evidently, which impressed Kayden, but of course, the professor was the professor. If Michail had truly lost the actual duel, Kayden would have nothing to really think of the Blue Lions. As it were Valerian got a technical win while the Professor had control of the fight after the surprise. Once the brief exchange was over, Kayden would approach Valerian, applauding earnestly. "Well done! That'll show them not to underestimate the Eagles! What say we celebrate you getting a hit on the professor, eh? There's that party going on we can go to. Lotta cute girls and some good food, yeah? I hear there's going to be dancing." He clapped Valerian's shoulder.

The Waste Time Rhyme

Rules and Example

Hider

So while I've never actually wanted to be a poet, I find myself making poems and riddles often for my writing. This is going to be a very loose poetry game where you need to write 2 full sentences or more. The first sentence must rhyme with what someone said above you, but before you're done you need to write a line that doesn't rhyme so the next person can riff off that. Whatever you write, it needs to be related to 1) the person above, 2) what they said, or 3) why you're in the thread.

Example:

Person 1:
This rhyme is here to waste time

Person 2:
As I read it I'm eating a lime
I wish I knew what to write next

Person 3:
I'm sure you're terribly vexed
Maybe Poo will add a third text
Here it is, what did you expect?

Would a fourth line go too far?

Person 4:
Hopefully this rhyme is one par

etc.

So I will begin...

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Here there be Dragons!

Gif the User

You're lucky bc I've always loved this sequence

Describe the person above you in three words or less.

ready to rumble

Illustrious Illustrations by Poo

DB action drawing

Hider

Imperial Guardsman

My Hider

Imperial Commissar

My Hider