<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg10093161#msg10093161">Quote from: Skynet on 08-06-2014, 05:12:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Lillin cast a <em>prestidigitation</em> spell to turn the white ribbon yellow, and then tied it into her hair.  "You like?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>The yellow looked good in her dark blue hair.  "Yeah, that's really nice.  I like the sunny contrast!"<br/><br/>In the cafeteria, Kleris looked out over the wide variety of foods, not sure about a lot of them.  She played it safe with a pasta dish and a simple apple, not sure about the more exotic fruits even.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Of course, this is a non-issue if you know how to get around the prefect patrols.  I can show you what I know, if you ever find a cute boy you're fond of..."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Kleris mused on that, not sure he'd ever wand to leave his accidental harem, though there were always other reasons.  "That's at least useful to know, you'll have to tell me about that later."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"If you're up for it, I wouldn't mind being your unofficial 'guide' to Redhurst, if you're okay with it."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Zull had offered to help them out, but having another mentor wouldn't hurt at all, or any excuse to get close to another cute girl.  There certainly were a lot of helpful people thrown in the school.  The culture seemed helpful.  "Thanks, I'm definitely up for it, you can show us all the tricks and secrets of campus life!" he grinned, giving the more reserved Rensha a friendly nudge.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"So, what made you two come to Redhurst?  Family obligation?  Curiosity about the secrets of the universe?"  Her eyes lit up an eerie red.  "The power to bend the world to your will and to crush your enemies?  To sample all of life's pleasures?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Hmm, well, my mom's a hedge mage and had to raise me herself.  I think she wanted to give me more than she could and become a great... wizard in my own right.  Power and pleasure are good too, heh..." Kleris giggled.  "I'm sure you'll look fabulous Lillin."<br/><br/>He looked over the pamphlet of activities, looking for interesting things.  There were surely some strange twists an arcane academy could spin on anything he imagined.<br/><br/><br/><br/>The fairy lights dancing around the darkened grounds gave the campus a pretty, otherworldly glow as he strolled back to the dorm.  It was then he better appreciated and worried about is living arrangements.  Rensha was pretty, and seeing her fit, strong body almost nude made his heart race as he swallowed his excitement and blinked.<em>Concentrate, concentrate...</em>he focused, trying to control his body like he was trying to cast a spell.<br/><br/>Then Zull started her casual, accidental striptease, natural and at ease, slowly revealing her own small petite frame, with what looked like the softest fabric hugging her soft little curves.  Kleris realized he was staring when she questioned him, and he blinked and coughed as he turned, putting his things away and waiting for the others to finish and get in bed.  Trying to go quickly, he slipped his formal robe up off his body, with just his light undershirt and briefs underneath, a bit of a bulge he didn't want anyone with darkvision to notice.  He threw himself into his bunk, only calming down once his blankets.<br/><br/><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Kleris?" she whispered.  "Are you still awake?  I can't sleep."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Kleris was both tired and sleepy, almost ready to join Rensha's exhaustion, but shook his head awake when he heard Zull.  In his state, he considered her statement, realizing it was more a fact of biology than admission of nerves, suppressing a sleepy giggle.  Not really sure what she wanted, but happy to talk, he grunted, sitting up.  "Yeah, yeah I'm up.  What's going on?"<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">She gets out of bed and climbs down to Kleris' level.  "I'm sorry if this isn't the right time, but I can't help but think about last year.  Things didn't go as well...I was pretty much alone.  Even my roommates went out of their way to avoid me.  I hope this doesn't sound judgmental, but when you first met, you didn't seem as put off my be unlike many others.  Where you're from, is it normal for humans to not be at war with drow and orcs?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Rubbing his eyes, he suddenly realized the slight elf was on the ground with him, concern in her voice as he looked at her dark shape in the moonlight.  "Well, I've heard stories of ancient wars and skirmishes in frontier areas.  I'm from a relatively big, safe city, so we weren't at war with anyone.  Lots of different people came to the city, but to trade and work.  My mom ran a magic shop herself, so I met a lot of new types of people, dwarves, gnomes, elves, even a drow once, I think.  He looked kind of scary as a kid, but mom told me that some people just look and act a little different, but we're all the same beneath.  She said he was getting materials to make a gift for his daughter, who was very far away at her home, so even though he seemed scary, he was also a daddy who loved his little girl..."  He yawned, wondering if he was rambling or even addressing Zull's concern any more.  He reached out and hoped he was putting his hand reassuringly on her shoulder.<br/><br/>"So yeah, when I met you, I was just as curious about you being a new roommate as much as what or who you were.  Everyone here seems to be a normal nervous student, or a friendly upperclassman, especially you, so I think we'll be good friends, Zull.  I'm here for you."<br/><br/>[Sense motive 3...]