Lol I think Luxianne has scared Eric IC, seeing how she flared up, but yeah I believe Cole and Sarah are waiting on teacher responses :)
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Has it ever been this quiet in here? :O
A few present had begun to inform Roxy of their preferred roles and justified their choices. Others appeared not to have any preferences for jobs, and waited for Roxy to assign them their roles. She did just that soon after, naming everyone and telling the group what she thought each of them would be best at. Kai was pleasantly surprised at what Roxy had to say about him. Did she really think that he was one of the group's better fighters? He would have never thought of himself as such.
"It seems like I shall be assisting you in taking the guards out," he said to Isago, before turning to Roxy and nodding. "Aye, Ma'am!"
The woman who had first answered his question earlier then expressed her wish to know more about the people involved in the job, or at least, that was what Kai had assumed from what she had said. However, he decided that he would wait for Roxy's response before beginning some formal introduction of himself.
@FalkiThomas @KatherinWinter @King Tai
"It seems like I shall be assisting you in taking the guards out," he said to Isago, before turning to Roxy and nodding. "Aye, Ma'am!"
The woman who had first answered his question earlier then expressed her wish to know more about the people involved in the job, or at least, that was what Kai had assumed from what she had said. However, he decided that he would wait for Roxy's response before beginning some formal introduction of himself.
@FalkiThomas @KatherinWinter @King Tai
After the housekeeper prompted Jasper say more about himself, she formally addressed everyone present and welcomed the new arrivals. Myra was surprised to know that Mrs. Clause had an ability of her own, and looked forward to knowing what it was. She also did not expect that it would be her who would be facilitating the class. Did she really handle everything in the house? Mrs. Clause then invited anyone sitting in the crowd to make an introduction. Myra glanced around, wondering if anyone in the room would be eager to do so.
Her then attention turned to the fox-girl beside her when she inquired about her ability. She wondered why Jazzy was whispering. Were things really that strict with regards to that matter? Regardless, she decided that it would be safe to whisper too. She smiled back at the child before responding.
"I make nice-smelling poison," she simply stated with a wink.
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Her then attention turned to the fox-girl beside her when she inquired about her ability. She wondered why Jazzy was whispering. Were things really that strict with regards to that matter? Regardless, she decided that it would be safe to whisper too. She smiled back at the child before responding.
"I make nice-smelling poison," she simply stated with a wink.
@DominoPool
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"It is normal to lose control..." Cole repeated in a thoughtful manner, but then continued rather bitterly. "Though, not so much to murder a couple of people while doing so, is it?"
He said nothing else as Professor Jacob helped him out of the arena, barely catching the names of the two students who were up next. One of them, the boy whom Cole assumed was 'Eric', then passed them as he made his way down. Cole managed a "Thank you," in response to his encouraging words, though, he could not help but be troubled by what was on his mind.
He was then given a choice by the teacher to either stay or withdraw to his room. His memories of that fateful night were coming back to him due to the earlier ordeal, and he knew that he would not rest, but instead continue to brood about what had taken place then, if he was alone in his room. If he stayed, there were at least things happening that could distract him from such thoughts. Furthermore, passively spectating while the other students sparred would probably be a good way to relax his mind.
He turned to the older blond. "There's no need to trouble yourself, Sir. I can rest well out here. Thank you very much, for everything."
Cole took hold of the nearest seat and settled into it. While the next pair of students took their places in the arena, he spotted Sarah speaking to Lady Jade. She had been a formidable opponent, from what he could remember, anyway. When given the chance, he had to thank her too, for the fight, as well as for her understanding and support, for that other voice he had heard while he was still a monster had been hers.
@Enalais @Dutchess Sarah @Kaesus @Aphelion
He said nothing else as Professor Jacob helped him out of the arena, barely catching the names of the two students who were up next. One of them, the boy whom Cole assumed was 'Eric', then passed them as he made his way down. Cole managed a "Thank you," in response to his encouraging words, though, he could not help but be troubled by what was on his mind.
He was then given a choice by the teacher to either stay or withdraw to his room. His memories of that fateful night were coming back to him due to the earlier ordeal, and he knew that he would not rest, but instead continue to brood about what had taken place then, if he was alone in his room. If he stayed, there were at least things happening that could distract him from such thoughts. Furthermore, passively spectating while the other students sparred would probably be a good way to relax his mind.
He turned to the older blond. "There's no need to trouble yourself, Sir. I can rest well out here. Thank you very much, for everything."
Cole took hold of the nearest seat and settled into it. While the next pair of students took their places in the arena, he spotted Sarah speaking to Lady Jade. She had been a formidable opponent, from what he could remember, anyway. When given the chance, he had to thank her too, for the fight, as well as for her understanding and support, for that other voice he had heard while he was still a monster had been hers.
@Enalais @Dutchess Sarah @Kaesus @Aphelion
Something had taken hold of the beast, stopping him before he caused any severe damage. He struggled to break free, switching his focus to the one responsible and desiring for nothing more than to bite the teacher's head clean off his shoulders. However, Professor Jacob held strong, and... was he speaking to him? Whatever little that was left of Cole's consciousness managed to comprehend some of his words.
"You are the beast you have control over it, you and the beast are one."
You don't- you don't understand... I want to... I need to kill you, but... it's not me. It never was me... it can't be...
There was then another voice, which called him by name. "Come on Cole, don't give up now. You've got this, buddy."
Was it really all on him? That was what scared him. It seemed easy to hold the savagery of the monster accountable every time he was not in control. It had helped him cope with what he had done the first time he had discovered his abilities and shifted unintentionally. It was not him who did it, he could not control it when the urge was too strong, that was what he had kept telling himself. Even now, as the beast continued to lash out, he wished that Professor Jacob would simply hit him in the head so that he could avoid all this, but the teacher was not allowing that.
With the beast still mostly in control, even that little bit of rationalizing was draining him mentally. He could not keep this up much longer. He had to focus on regaining control. He was afraid of what the outcome might imply, but he had to accept that it could be done, at least for the time being. Part of him did not want to try, but he had to, he needed answers!
I'm in control... I don't need you, not anymore. I'm not letting you hurt anyone. Get out... get out of my head!
It took all of his willpower and concentration to toss the beast out, which allowed him to eventually shift back into his human form. The boy went limp in the teacher's grip, panting from both physical and mental exhaustion. He was shaking slightly from the trauma, and it took a moment for him to calm himself down.
"What are you saying, Sir?" He muttered in between deep breaths. "What does this all mean? It couldn't have been me. H-How is this possible? Does this mean that the whole time, I could have... No... I don't even remember much of what it had done..."
@Dutchess Sarah @Kaesus
"You are the beast you have control over it, you and the beast are one."
You don't- you don't understand... I want to... I need to kill you, but... it's not me. It never was me... it can't be...
There was then another voice, which called him by name. "Come on Cole, don't give up now. You've got this, buddy."
Was it really all on him? That was what scared him. It seemed easy to hold the savagery of the monster accountable every time he was not in control. It had helped him cope with what he had done the first time he had discovered his abilities and shifted unintentionally. It was not him who did it, he could not control it when the urge was too strong, that was what he had kept telling himself. Even now, as the beast continued to lash out, he wished that Professor Jacob would simply hit him in the head so that he could avoid all this, but the teacher was not allowing that.
With the beast still mostly in control, even that little bit of rationalizing was draining him mentally. He could not keep this up much longer. He had to focus on regaining control. He was afraid of what the outcome might imply, but he had to accept that it could be done, at least for the time being. Part of him did not want to try, but he had to, he needed answers!
I'm in control... I don't need you, not anymore. I'm not letting you hurt anyone. Get out... get out of my head!
It took all of his willpower and concentration to toss the beast out, which allowed him to eventually shift back into his human form. The boy went limp in the teacher's grip, panting from both physical and mental exhaustion. He was shaking slightly from the trauma, and it took a moment for him to calm himself down.
"What are you saying, Sir?" He muttered in between deep breaths. "What does this all mean? It couldn't have been me. H-How is this possible? Does this mean that the whole time, I could have... No... I don't even remember much of what it had done..."
@Dutchess Sarah @Kaesus
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you went ape, eh? dang! We besties now, you get that right?
That's a... strange requirement to meet XD
Didn't expect the characters to actually try talking to the thing lol. It's gonna be busy day, will post late tonight.
I was going to wait a couple more posts before Cole went berserk, but the quicksand seemed like the perfect trigger.
Sarah's next move confused Cole. What was the point of shooting water into the ground right below him? He expected something to pop out of that very spot, and he readied himself for whatever it might be. However, while concentrating on that area, he was completely caught off guard by a jet of water that came at him from another direction, causing him to plummet into the point of interest which he immediately realized was what could be compared to quicksand. The ground was quickly dragging him under, and he had to do something, fast. His claws managed to grab hold of some solid earth, which he assumed was the side of the pit, just as his head disappeared below the sandy surface. He had stopped sinking, but the pulling force of the quicksand was much too strong for him to simply climb out of it.
The entire experience was nerve-racking. Cole tried to remain calm and think of a way out, though, it was not easy. He was about to suffocate, and the monster in his head was fighting for control. He had been under all that sand for some time. Were the teachers not supposed to intervene? Perhaps they were expecting him to be able to do something about his current situation. There was no doubt that he actually could, but that would mean... Were they really planning to drive him to that point? He realized that he did not have a choice. He was trapped, and there was no other way. Fine, just for this one time, save me...
The creature suddenly tore out of the sand as if a rush of adrenaline had been gained. It skidded across the ground to a stop and let out a savage, animalistic shriek before making a headlong charge at the driving force behind all the water-based attacks and traps. It moved just as quickly as before, but this time, in a significantly more wild and frenzied manner. Now mostly driven by bloodlust, it had the full intention to tear the girl to shreds. It was obvious that 'Cole' was no longer all there, if he was still even there at all.
@Dutchess Sarah
The entire experience was nerve-racking. Cole tried to remain calm and think of a way out, though, it was not easy. He was about to suffocate, and the monster in his head was fighting for control. He had been under all that sand for some time. Were the teachers not supposed to intervene? Perhaps they were expecting him to be able to do something about his current situation. There was no doubt that he actually could, but that would mean... Were they really planning to drive him to that point? He realized that he did not have a choice. He was trapped, and there was no other way. Fine, just for this one time, save me...
The creature suddenly tore out of the sand as if a rush of adrenaline had been gained. It skidded across the ground to a stop and let out a savage, animalistic shriek before making a headlong charge at the driving force behind all the water-based attacks and traps. It moved just as quickly as before, but this time, in a significantly more wild and frenzied manner. Now mostly driven by bloodlust, it had the full intention to tear the girl to shreds. It was obvious that 'Cole' was no longer all there, if he was still even there at all.
@Dutchess Sarah
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