Psyker Landshark

Iris Ascendis

They said the name of the thing, in the thing! Holy shit bro!

I clapped

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Iraleth Kyrios

Once everyone had exchanged contacts, Iraleth followed after the other two girls into the carriage, trying to conceal her limp as best she could. She was somewhat familiar with Wingram's surrounding locale, given its proximity to the city. Her father had used the area as a base to work out of on training trips and patrols he'd taken her on, so most of the scenery was familiar, even if the new buildings weren't. A trip to the clinic was definitely in order once she could muster up the energy to.

The byplay between Bronsteel and the principal was somewhat interesting, but Iraleth's particular well of empathy for the boy was bordering on empty after how he'd conducted himself. The administration had even confirmed that he'd gone well beyond his assigned role with his actions. A few more hits to the back of the head wouldn't go amiss for him, really.

___

Was this a joke? Iraleth stared disbelievingly at the room assignments, looking between herself and who she now knew to be Ciara. She had been actively considering the necessity of killing the girl, and now she had to room with her?! By Astra, this was cruel.

The paladin forced her gaze from Ciara for the moment to Hildegunde, matching her gaze with a wince when she saw who the markswoman was paired with. Alright. Well. Iraleth certainly could have gotten a worse roommate. At least she hadn't nearly set the shadow witch ablaze. In light of that, Ciara's offer for Hildegunde to join their room assignment was practically saintly. She wasn't exactly opposed to the idea, herself. Rooming with Ciara alone was slated to be immensely awkward. A third person in the room would help alleviate things. Hopefully. This had better be allowed.

"...I'm not opposed to the idea, and I especially wouldn't blame you for accepting, considering who you'd be moving away from." Iraleth offered her two coppers. "If you're concerned over space, I don't keep many possessions. Only what I need to maintain my armor and weapons, some scripture, and the bare necessities."

A brief glance around the area. Was there anyone to speak to about this?

"We ought to find the head of the dormitory and request permission. After all, I doubt Chloe will be averse to having a room to herself."

@Estylwen @Sifr

The Lion's Banner: A Fire Emblem-Inspired Anime Fantasy RP

Kayliss Lambert

"You may find the nature of your enemies changing with each success in the field." Kayliss advised, remembering the nature of a good number of her targets. While she had been on a need-to-know basis, the nature of her work meant that discovering the deeds and motivations of some of her targets was inevitable. Thus, the nature of court politics and influence was very well known to a Crownsblade.

"Something to keep in mind. Victory will breed rivals and those who fear your influence. Those who value their own well-being above the nation's will seek to tear you down. When that day comes, remember your options." She said simply, returning to an at ease stance.

"As ever, I remain at your disposal. By your leave, my lady." She said, awaiting dismissal. When Velvetica did grant her leave to depart, Kayliss would be gone in the blink of an eye. More inscrutable Crownsblade tricks.

@VitaVitaAR

Iris Ascendis

No healers unless this operates on video game logic. Hildegunde's got food on her :P

@Sifr

get hit
stop time
eighty wheels of cheese

That said, Iraleth can also heal herself, she's just exhausted and half dead.

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This reminds me, with all the kids that got fucked up on the run to the auditorium, there any healers on call? Iraleth is still extra crispy

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Funnier twist of fate is that the girls get the only three-person dorm in the tower.

Iris Ascendis

Iraleth Kyrios

Despite herself, Iraleth was almost overjoyed to hear that this was the last of the trials for the day. The spirit was willing, but the flesh was electrocuted and twitchy. She watched the failed aspirants be carted out with some small amount of pity, though so long as the faculty truly was able to halt the Adapa, this was still a kinder failure than the likes of which Bronsteel or Leuvalt would have given them.

My lady. The same voice from her trial echoed in her mind. This was what Raja had meant, then. As the victor of our duel, you have earned my leal service. It is an honor and a privilege to serve.

Very well. What will I refer to you as? Iraleth thought back, the grimoire forming in front of her.

Whatever you wish. I am yours to command.

A moment's thought. Acolyte, then. It suits your role well.

As you will, my lady. Acolyte it is. The grimoire faded back away.

The principal's decision to emulate the civil war of old, even in name, sat exceedingly poorly with Iraleth. Aside from her personal dislike of Vaal Shakta and its privileged peoples, this sort of competition was more than likely to grow out of hand amongst the students. Then again, based on all evidence thus far, Principal Raja had very little compunction against encouraging violence between peers. Of course, she already knew what side she was going to pick. There wasn't a single chance that Iraleth would side against Nero and with Shakta, even in this simulated scenario. And speaking of such...

She turned her gaze towards the Strigdae as he spoke, first to Valen and then to herself.

“And you should seek to become a Shield yourself. We need both to shape this school.”

"Tch." Iraleth hissed in response, forcing herself to her feet. Of course the Strigdae continued to concern her. Especially with these claims. Shaping? How conceited. Further manipulations were in store from him, then. "I would never have chosen otherwise." Her gaze shifted towards Valen, sharpening into a glare again, before she forcibly ripped it away, turning her attention towards the other two girls with her.

"If you want, put in your contacts so we can keep in touch."
"You must both be tired. Wanna find the dorms together?"

Iraleth nodded to both of them, Acolyte materializing in front of Ciara's grimoire as the two exchanged contact details.

"Very well. I admit that it would likely be easier to find our lodging together at this point. Lead on. I will follow." The shadow witch still owed answers as to what she was, but that could wait until she was rested and healed. If the girl was a threat, Iraleth was duty-bound to end her. And in their current state, the witch held the advantage, being far less injured than she. Best to bide her time.

@ERode @Estylwen @Sifr

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Knight RP

Renar Hagen

Renar didn't react outwardly towards Serenity dropping Fleuri's name, though he did feel compelled to respond to her at that mention.

"Oh, I could think of some more skilled had they the opportunity to take part." He remarked dryly. A damned shame he hadn't managed to enter any tourney over the last two years, thanks in no small part to him always being busy with duties whenever one took place thus far. For the ones that were either close by or major, at least. Minor tournies far away weren't worth the time or trouble, especially on the off chance he lost.

Meanwhile, Elias smiled back, somewhat encouraged by the positive attention he was receiving.

"But of course! Though at the moment, I'm more concerned about earning my knighthood. All the rest can come after."

"On that note," Renar interjected, smirking slightly. "We've some time before we head out. You're coming to the training field with me. I want to see just exactly what you've been learning over the past year. Apologies, Dame Serenity. Habit of mine."

@ERode

Iris Ascendis

Will try to shit a post out in a few hours, got a bit of a backlog to work through first

Iris Ascendis

"fuck it, we ball" Iraleth says inside Unlimited Dead Orphanage Works as she stabs the intrusive thoughts