[Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University
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				Title: <strong>[Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-07-2022, 18:17:14</strong>
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				<strong>Monday, August 1st - Classroom 103</strong><br><br>Ten in the morning perhaps wasn’t the best time to start classes, but it gave the opportunity to sleep in to at least some degree while keeping students from sleeping the entire morning away.&nbsp; Of course, the professor looked quite rested and refreshed.<br><br>Professor Shamoon - her name, unless she’d written a fake name on the board - was a woman of Arabic descent dressed as conservatively as one could in the hot island weather without being overheated.&nbsp; The only jewelry she wore was a large ankh pendant, apparently gold, though her pair of horn-rimmed glasses were of the same expensive mineral.&nbsp; “Good morning, class.&nbsp; I hope you’re excited to learn mathematics.&nbsp; How about we go around the room and let everyone introduce themselves?”<br><br><hr><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6f/42D97AE1-BCAB-4862-A96D-504FA67ABABE.jpeg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Hitomi Kisaragi</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Suburbia Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Student Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ordinary Mortal Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong> <br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone<br><br>The Japanese girl who had dressed almost as if she wanted to emulate a school uniform - thick gray material that had to leave her far too hot in this climate - actually did look excited for math.&nbsp; She stood up and looked over the rest of her new classmates with a smile.&nbsp; “Hi, everyone.”&nbsp; Her accent wasn’t overly easy to understand, but she did her best.&nbsp; “My name is Kisa…ah…Hitomi Kisaragi, Computer Science major.&nbsp; If anyone here is a Hacktastica player, let me know; maybe I can get you into our guild.”&nbsp; She gave a bow before taking a seat again, keeping her tablet in hand to take rapid notes on everything.<br><br><hr><strong>OOC:</strong><br><br>I’m pretty easygoing on headers, but I put together this basic version that people can use.&nbsp; Change stuff with &lt;&gt; so that it fits your character.<br><br>Hitomi is not my own GMPC Scion; I figured our inductive learning people would appreciate an example character to see how the header works.&nbsp; She somehow invoked the Ordinary Mortal Path since it has an X (but don't ask me how).<br><br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatright][img width=250]&lt;Image&gt;[/img]<br>[center][spoiler=&lt;Name&gt;]<br>[b]&lt;Origin Path&gt; Invoked[/b]: [ ]<br>[b]&lt;Role Path&gt; Invoked[/b]: [ ]<br>[b]&lt;Pantheon Path&gt; Invoked[/b]: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br>[b]Conditions:[/b]<br>[/spoiler][/center][/floatright]<br>[b]Location:[/b]<br>[b]Tagging:[/b]<br></code></pre>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>31-07-2022, 16:31:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tinypic.host/images/2022/07/16/5216aeb0413cd714412d42194ae735a6.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body">Paths Invoked:&nbsp; None<br>Current Conditions: None </div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; None<br><hr><br>JD sat in the back of the classroom. The Amphitheater-like seating arrangement allowed JD to sit in the back and tower over the other students.&nbsp; That was just the way she liked it.&nbsp; There was always something soothing about towering above others, and being above it all.&nbsp; She was dressed <em>relatively</em> casually.&nbsp; She wore a white 'Nike' T-Shirt and a sleeveless jacket.&nbsp; Her finger-less gloves looked out of place, but they suited her perfectly.&nbsp; She wore a wool cap that was as white as snow which sat loosely ontop of her long, blonde hair. <br><br>As Hitomi introduced herself, JD caught her eyes and she made a very quick 'kissing' gesture at her and gave her a wink.&nbsp; "I'm happy to get into your guild, Hitomi.&nbsp; I don't have a computer though.&nbsp; Mind if we go back to your place sometime and I can use yours?" <br><br>She sat with her arms outstretched on the two empty seats on either side of her, and her feet up and resting on the seat in front of her.&nbsp; Her strong, athletic legs were covered with a pair of beaten but serviceable blue jeans.&nbsp; Her black combat boots were crossed as they rested on the back of the seat and dangled.&nbsp; <br><br>"Yo.&nbsp; I'm JD, but you can call me JD."&nbsp; She said in a lighthearted voice.&nbsp; "I like sunsets, long walks on the beach, and hiking up mountains."&nbsp; She spoke as if she was not taking this class very seriously at all.&nbsp; She hated school and had never found much use for it&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>01-08-2022, 03:05:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Despite the late start Clio had almost been late, making it through the door moments before the bell had rung. No reason was given in her muttered apology to the teacher but the swaying lash of her lengthy ponytail was still damp from a recent shower. The rugged and worn workboots laced tight around her feet clomp with every step up the stairs, equally worn&nbsp; jeans clinging to her toned legs. A leather half jacket and white shirt made up the rest of her outfit leaving a surprising amount of toned and faintly scarred flesh exposed. Instead of a backpack or purse an old fashioned satchel bounced against her right hip, the strap on her left shoulder and the thick lid absolutely covered in patches and badges. Reaching a free seat she pauses and glares down at the chair, eyes narrow and a rough mutter drifting from her. "the fucks with this mass poured crap." With a huff she sets her satchel on the desk and takes her seat, every movement slow as if she expects the chair to fall apart just from her breathing on it.<br><br>As the teacher sets off introductions she follows along, Hitomi's introduction drawing a frown from her as she looks down at the desk while muttering. "The hell is Hacktastica?" JD's introduction distracts her from her contemplation and draws a snort from her. A sigh slips from her and her head dips. "... manners maketh right?"<br><br>Her chair squeals as she stands up and steps to the side before dipping into a perfect curtsy&nbsp; if she was in a movie about knights and wearing a lace covered dress. A soft smile curls her lips and when she speaks her voice is light and cheerful with the faintest British twinge to it. "Greetings fellow students. I am Clio Dewalt of the Spinning Hammer Smithy in Ohio. I currently do not have a Major and I enjoy history, the forge, and faires. I do hope we get along with one another." Straightening up she takes her seat and focuses her attention on the next person's introduction. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>01-08-2022, 15:13:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><strong>Heartbreaker</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy</strong>: Connection unused, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>If Namira had taken one thing to heart from everything her father tried to teach her, it was to always be punctual.&nbsp; To be late was to show you were careless, and unless you wished to cultivate a false image of yourself in the minds of others then you should be on time if possible.&nbsp; The young woman wasn't in the mood for the sort of games such things entailed, however, so she was in the classroom well before the bell had rung, going through her various social media accounts to see what sort of engagement her recent posts had received.&nbsp; Not bad, honestly, but things could always be better.<br><br>"Some kind of video game," she drawled when the, admittedly yummy, Clio asked what "Hacktastika" was.&nbsp; She'd once thought of streaming games on Twitch, but she didn't have the sort of time for that at the moment.&nbsp; She set down her phone and put on her best smile, which was also her fakest, not that her fellow students had to know that.&nbsp; "Namira Laurent, a pleasure, I'm sure."&nbsp; She held up a hand as if to forestall questions while taking up her phone again with the other.&nbsp; "Yes, <em>that</em> Namira Laurent.&nbsp; Yes, of the Paris Laurents, though I mostly grew up in the States.&nbsp; If you prove yourselves worth my time, I'll answer any other questions, and we'll likely have a good time together for however long it lasts.&nbsp; Otherwise?"&nbsp; She raised her right shoulder in a careless shrug.&nbsp; "Have fun being mediocre."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>01-08-2022, 16:04:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/998616803125252178/998754091515781161/unknown.png?width=469&amp;height=625)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Zephyr Torres</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Latch Key Kid, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Hacker, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Hermes Love Child, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br><br>Much like the wind she was named for, Zephyr simply seemed to be there. Nobody could quite place when she came into the room. One moment a chair was empty and the next a worn bookbag was perched to the side. Markings showed aged colors from various spray paint cans over the surface, likely from brushing against freshly tagged walls or wayward aim of the substance. A few patches were ironed onto the material speaking of various gangs and groups that her people walked among. Worn converse shoes pushed against the floor without a word of protest, long legs extending forward while she reclined in her seat. Zephyr seemed confident of her place in the universe, eyes shifting back and forth from beneath the shadow of a baseball cap drawn low.<br><br>One hand was stretched over the back of her chair. That hand occupied with a cellphone that seemed familiar but at the same time different. Something not quite right about the color or the style, but the shape and function seemed simple enough. Her other hand tapped at a small tablet in front of her. Zephyr performed both functions as naturally as any person breathed. Information scrolled past on the tablet while she idly slide her thumb over the surface of the phone. Each woman received the same gaze from beneath the brim of her feat, a simple smile neither encouraging or reprimanding on her face.<br><br>When the time came for her to speak she only shrugged and straightened up in her seat.<br><br>“Zephyr Torres, happy to be here.”<br><br>Then she moved back into her previous position. Hands once more at her tablet and phone.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-08-2022, 02:23:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke suppressed the urge to arch an eyebrow at the rather pretentious introduction from Namira. <em>Someone has an opinion of themselves</em> he thought, with a mental grin, though he kept a polite mask on his expression. <em>Wonder how she'd react if I introduced myself as a tv star? Nah, don't want to play those games. Besides, til the pilot gets picked up I guess almost tv star would be more accurate.</em><br><br>When his turn for an introduction came around he gave a nod in the general direction of the others. "I'm Tian Lei, though I also go by Luke, if that's easier. As you can probably tell from my accent, I'm not local here. I arrived from Taiwan about a week ago." He nodded again towards Clio before continuing. "Like yourself, I'm still trying to figure out my major. Not sure how well I can handle math," he said, grinning at Professor Shamoon, "But if anyone wants to learn a bit of self defense, I'll be happy to show you a few tricks on the mats."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-08-2022, 02:43:25</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone<br><br>Hitomi looked a little confused at JD's offer, explaining politely, "I, ah...we're not really going to be able to play together if you don't have a computer."&nbsp; The kissing gesture just confused her, signifying her naivete at the new culture in which she found herself.<br><br>When Clio asked about Hacktastica, however, her eyes lit up with bright excitement.&nbsp; She flipped her tablet over to an image of a redhead in full plate mail and a sword bigger than she was coming down from above on some sort of twenty-eyed monster with lobster claws, and was about to launch into a spiel when Professor Shamoon cleared her throat.&nbsp; "Save it for after class, Hitomi."&nbsp; Hitomi meekly nodded and left it for later.&nbsp; Her eyes twinkled at Tian Lei's mention of likewise not being from nearby, but she didn't speak up again.<br><br>Then began the math class.&nbsp; It was <strong>boring</strong>!&nbsp; Some professors pretended to get excited as if the material was astonishing - Hitomi certainly had no trouble in soaking it all in with attentive understanding - but Professor Shamoon apparently thought eloquent speech and drawing out examples on the board were sufficient to hold everyone's attention.<br><br>(https://c.tenor.com/yCCeDPVRyWoAAAAM/bored-boring.gif)<br><br>After fifty minutes of teaching pre-calculus derivatives and explaining why an x-squared exponential curve had a linear derivative, that "later" of explaining Hitomi's game never actually game.&nbsp; She saw the time, realized she was either late or not going to have much time for something, and practically bolted clean out the door the moment Professor Shamoon said, "Class dismissed."&nbsp; If one wanted to follow Hitomi, they'd likely have to chase after her.<br><br>At least the professor didn't seem phased by unusual or narcissistic behavior.&nbsp; One would expect that she might not appreciate the attitude, but so long as people weren't disruptive during the lessons, she didn't really seem to care.&nbsp; It was more important to her that she give the lesson without issue; perhaps she understood that not everyone would soak in the material.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>02-08-2022, 15:57:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tinypic.host/images/2022/07/16/5216aeb0413cd714412d42194ae735a6.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; None<br><hr><br>She made a face at Namira as she introduced herself.&nbsp; "The 'Paris Laurents' oohlala."&nbsp; She mocked in a good natured jab.&nbsp; "If you spent your time in the US it sounds like you're actually a member of the 'Scranton Laurents'" <br><br>She was sorely tempted to explain what kind of 'Raiding' she would actually get up to with Hitomi, but class started soon after and she tried to listen.&nbsp; She took diligent notes, but found her mind drifting over time.&nbsp; By the time class was over, she had a notebook page half-filled with equations, and half filled with sketches of a stick person in the clouds holding a lightning bolt.<br><br>When class was over, she knew here notes wouldn't actually help her.&nbsp; There was only one thing to do.&nbsp; She had to make friends and steal <em>their</em> notes.&nbsp; She pushed herself up out of of her chair and stretched, cracking her bones as she did.&nbsp; Letting out a sigh, she said, "So, guys."&nbsp; She said, gesturing towards, Tian Lei, Zephyr, Namira, and Clio.&nbsp; "Who wants a Burger?&nbsp; They should be serving lunch right about now."&nbsp; Surely one of them should have decent notes she can copy, she thought to herself. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>02-08-2022, 19:55:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira was, admittedly, surprised by the complete lack of reaction, for the most part, from her classmates, used to having at least her family name recognized.&nbsp; Right, these were different circles she was running in, which was made very clear by the adorable attempt to rib her from the one who had introduced herself as JD.<br><br>"Seems like someone has decided to file themselves under the 'mediocre' column," she observed lazily, though one corner of her mouth quirked upwards slightly.&nbsp; She was used to people either flattering her or avoiding her gaze like a whipped puppy, so whenever she met someone who couldn't care less about her clout or social stature she found it refreshing.&nbsp; Then class started and they were subjected to the tedium that was math.&nbsp; She <em>hated</em> math.&nbsp; Still, Daddy didn't raise a stupid child, so she knuckled down and took diligent notes, grasping the concepts well enough but despising every moment of it.<br><br>"Hmmmm..."&nbsp; Namira contemplated joining the others for lunch, deciding it would be worth her time to feel out the others and see if she could rustle up any new connections, see playmates, from the lot.&nbsp; "Well, I suppose I'll join you.&nbsp; Maybe it will turn out to be entertaining."&nbsp; The way she said it told them she doubted it, but she had a bright smile on her face again that was just as empty as a can of soda's calories.&nbsp; "I just hope the food they serve here is decent."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 01:38:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"Food definitely sounds good to me," Luke replied, tucking his books away in his small backpack. Namira's comment had him giving an almost imperceptible slow shake of his head .. not so much declining her suggestion as simply the way in which she chose to make it. <em>You're really not going to win friends and influence people acting like that</em> he thought. His lips curled as he the opening of Gangnam Style flitted across his thoughts.<br><br>He pulled out his phone to check his schedule, and gave a nod of satisfaction. <em>Nothing too soon, time enough for a leisurely bite to eat and a chance to talk. Feels like I've hardly stopped moving since I got here.</em> He rolled his shoulders slightly as he stood up and slung the backpack over one shoulder. <em>And some time on the mats would definitely not go amiss. Wonder what formal classes they have?</em><br><br>"Lead on," he said, smiling at JD.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 03:40:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>The explanation that Hacktastika was a game had Clio nodding but the sheer ego boiling through Namira's introduction had her arching an eyebrow at the haughty lass. Fortunately the rest of the introductions seemed far smoother And she perked up when Tian not only mentioned his lack of a major but also offered to instruct in self defense. Any comments she would have made died off as Professor Shamoon attempted murder via brain death through math and she had to focus on copious notes. <br><br>The end of the lesson has her slumping back against her chair before stretching. The offer of burgers has her lightly humming before she scoops her stuff into her satchel. "Wouldn't say no to food after that." Standing she hauls her satchel to her shoulder and starts heading around the desk.<br><br>She pauses her tromping down the stairs to nod at Luke, a smile curling her lips. "You mentioned time of the mats. Armed or unarmed?" Her head tilts slightly before she gives a small shrug. "What level of protection too?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 10:39:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/998616803125252178/998754091515781161/unknown.png?width=469&amp;height=625)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Zephyr Torres</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Latch Key Kid, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Hacker, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Hermes Love Child, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>“Should learn to record the lecture. Most phones and tablets have pretty advanced microphones on them now and recording equipment. Get the right app and you can listen from across the room.” <br><br>Zephyr was simply behind the forming group now. Her hand still working over the surface of her phone though now she had the device in one hand while her other worked the single strap over her shoulder. During the time the group took to form she had donned a long, brown coat that seemed to hide the exact shape and form of her body. Stylish yet non-descriptive, she seemed apt to step onto a subway in New York or down the streets of London without anyone being the wiser. The tattered baseball and converse shows the only things to set her apart truly from so many others. <br><br>“Food is good though.” Zephyr glanced upward to see the reaction on the faces of everyone else before looking back toward her phone when it gave a small chirp like the fluttering of wings. “They have their menu posted up by the way. A couple of hamburger options, including an impossible burger. If you are curious.” <br><br>Something was muttered under her breath but whether in response to her phone or someone actually standing beside her there was no indication.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 17:14:46</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/70/Ff4c299753b84f56626efb7e1d2a455a.jpg)</div>Once out in the hallway, things shifted a little in ways in which everyone but Namira would be unaccustomed, with heads shifting towards the rich girl by reflex.&nbsp; Most of them didn't even come close to her exacting standards, but one did, smiling in a friendly greeting as he snapped a picture and got to work on his phone.<br><br>Although a few started to come towards Namira, the sudden rush from down the hallway grabbed attention as a student dressed in all black like a ninja rushed down the hallway with ludicrous speed.&nbsp; He had already passed past Classroom 103, something in his hand, in the few moments it took for a young woman to yell, "Stop him!"&nbsp; A beet-red blushing sophomore pointed down the hall.&nbsp; "He stole my panties!"<br><br>Indeed, the ninja wannabe was clutching a pair of frilly pink panties.&nbsp; The wind carried with him as he rushed past, blowing away papers and knocking down a janitor's bucket, spilling water everywhere.&nbsp; The janitor - "Max" according to his nametag - cursed his luck and started mopping up, muttering.&nbsp; Some students tried to give chase, but they were nowhere near fast enough for the speedy thief.<br><br><hr><strong>OOC:</strong><br><br>Characters who want to give chase in some way can roll [Physical Attribute] + Athletics, and those who want to watch and take things in can roll [Mental Attribute] + Athletics.&nbsp; Your choice on which Attribute, but for Physical, Dexterity is definitely your best bet, with Might going to be more shoving other students out of the way to give chase and Stamina for an extended chase.&nbsp; <br><br>Check with me about what you want to roll and make sure you make it clear which Attribute you're using before rolling.<br><br>Alternatively, someone can take advantage of the chaos for a 2-Enhancement opportunity to be especially sneaky about something else in the scene if they're not interested in going after a panty thief.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 17:53:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tinypic.host/images/2022/07/16/5216aeb0413cd714412d42194ae735a6.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; <br><hr><br>JD laughed aloud at her fellow classmates. "Yeah, sure, why don't I just record the lecture so I have to listen to it all over again!&nbsp; No thank you!&nbsp; If I wanted to fall asleep at my desk I'll use a pillow."&nbsp; She shot back to Zephyr.<br><br>As Clio and Luke went on about martial arts, JD rolled her eyes at them.&nbsp; "I bet I could take both of you on at once.&nbsp; Want to try it?" Suddenly she leapt forward and spun on her heel.&nbsp; &nbsp;She made a few punches into the air in an imitation of a boxer, "I float like a butterfly and sting like JD."&nbsp; She said with a wry smile.<br><br>As they got close to the hallway, JD stepped forward to open the door for Namira.&nbsp; She was about to make some joke about serving a feast for the princess when suddenly the rascal came running down the hallway with pink panties. <br><br>JD's natural chivalry kicked in and she quickly started to run after them,&nbsp; she shouted to the group behind her to no one in particular, "I'll chase him down, you guys try to cut him off!"<br><br>JD burst down the hallway.&nbsp; It was just like running down punks who were stealing from your turf, and she zoomed past max, knocking over his bucket.&nbsp; She yelled back, "Sorry!"&nbsp; as she kept running.&nbsp; She may not have been the fastest person in the world, but she was dogged in her pursuit, and as soon as 'Arsene LuPanties' slowed down, she'd tackle him!<br><br><hr>Rolled Stamina+Athletics, got 3 successes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-08-2022, 23:04:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke smiled as Clio seemed inclined to take up his offer, and by the sound of things, might have some training of her own. "Depends on what we're both used to, and, with respect, our levels of training. Probably light contact til we get an idea of what we're capable of."<br><br>When JD mentioned taking both of them on, he turned towards her and arched an eyebrow. "Are you still talking on the mats?" he asked, his tone deliberately innocent, though the grin that twitched at the corners of his lips gave lie to that.<br><br>The panty thief was new. He'd heard of them, but only in bad comedy. While he still hadn't entirely mastered the layout of the school, he figured he had some idea of where the runner was headed, and if he went around <em>that way</em> he might be able to head them off. "On it," he called, thrusting his arm through the second strap on his backpack to prevent it swinging and unbalancing him as he took off.<br><br><em>Or am I supposed to say I'll head him off at the pass?</em> he thought with a grin as the corridors flashed by.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Only 1 success</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 02:50:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's smile widens at Luke's reply to her question, a twist of her body bringing her satchel into his view. Fingers tap the pin in the exact center, a palm sized blade with first place inscribed in gold. "Full contact steel blades in plate mail." <br><br>Her hand starts moving to tap another badge when JD chimes in about taking them both. A smirk curls her lips as she focuses on the blonde, a snicker slipping from her at Luke's zing. "Ya sure your ready for a free for all brawl? Those always get wild."<br><br>The hall of students focusing on Namira was ignored for the ongoing conversation. The wild ninja interupt was not nearly as easily ignored and she quickly joined JD in chasing after the speedy blighter, the spilled mop water hurtled over. "Cur! Return the lady's things and surrender!" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 03:23:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira had been ready to head to the cafeteria, which, from the sounds of things, had a decent enough menu, including vegan options for those so inclined.&nbsp; She respected the dietary choices of others, as long as they didn't try to force her to conform to the same.&nbsp; Just as JD showed some manners in opening the door for her, however, a striking rogue darted past.&nbsp; Apparently he'd gone and pilfered some poor girl's panties, likely as part of some fraternity initiation ritual.&nbsp; Either that or he was simply a pervert.<br><br>"Is <em>everybody</em> going to chase him?"&nbsp; She wondered aloud, and for the most part it seemed they were.&nbsp; "For heavens' sake."&nbsp; She decided to get it over with and help, even if just to meet him and ask why he'd had such a stupid idea in the first place.&nbsp; Using her well honed athleticism and nimbleness to her advantage, as well as a touch of intuition, she sought to cut him off at the pass.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 03:49:03</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Luke may not have literally headed the thief off at the pass, but he was able to maneuver through and to the exit, stopping the quarry from having an easy time running outside with nowhere to go.&nbsp; In front of him, Luke had just enough time to recognize something he'd only heard a handful of stories about: this was some kind of demon straight out of Chinese mythology that Wu had talked about.&nbsp; Something about it, some memory from so long ago, yet tightened with the absolute certainty if he could but perfectly remember every story he'd ever been told.<br><br>Unfortunately, there were plenty of such demons, and one would have to narrow it down.&nbsp; This wasn't something he'd be able to handle alone.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway &gt; Stairway &gt; Roof<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD, Clio<br><br>With the better vantage point, JD and Clio got to see that as fast as the thief was, he wasn’t particularly maneuverable and had a hard time dodging through tight quarters.&nbsp; Further outside, with plenty of places to go, he’d be impossible to catch, but the best trick was to keep him in a confined place.<br><br>However, he definitely knew his way around the school, even if the two had the advantage of endurance for running straight up floor after floor to give chase to him.<br><br>The getup he wore was some sort of bodysuit, and no doubt he could see through it but it left his own appearance impossible to discern.&nbsp; They could estimate height at around 5'7" or 5'8" as they got close, but never close enough.<br><br>They soon had him cornered up on the roof...only to have him spread his arms and glide, not unlike a bird, taking off from the rooftop and heading inland into the jungle.&nbsp; He couldn't outright fly, but unfortunately, no height was dangerous to him.<br><br>However, it was a long way down for the other two...but then, Namira was already there, chasing right after from the ground.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway &gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>There were only so many places to go.&nbsp; Namira wanted to head him off at the pass, and while the other girls ran up, Namira got outside and watched in case the crazy pervert jumped from the rooftop.&nbsp; He did, gliding down to the outside wilderness, and she was right there to give chase.<br><br>Memorizing maps was one thing, but as Namira deftly followed through the woods, she knew that this was someone who was far more talented in navigating the dirty forest than she was.&nbsp; He was definitely supernatural, maybe he...<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://bear.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/bear_front_l_track.jpg)</div>Then she saw it, following his tracks more than able to find him at this point.&nbsp; The tracks changed to those of some kind of other creature, and she didn't know what they were.&nbsp; Someone would, though.&nbsp; It would be extremely easy to get a picture and find out, but she wasn't good at following tracks through the wilderness herself.<br><br>Besides, she was unarmed.<br><br>Her phone lit up with a friend request in AllMyFriends from a Gilbert Garfield.&nbsp; She recognized the picture - the young man she’d locked eyes with a few minutes ago - but would have to accept for them to read each other’s info.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Z<br><br>While everyone went into overkill to chase down a superspeedy ninja wannabe, it gave Z the perfect opportunity to snatch Max's phone and check through the messages.&nbsp; The fool didn't even remember to put a password lock on his phone, but it seemed he did remember to check his messages and delete them.<br><br>Only two messages of relevance popped up that he hadn't gotten a chance to read yet, the first from Headmistress Kiyomo Mitsuhama, the second from Sergeant Rebecca “Sarge” Jameson.&nbsp; Zephyr now knew the private phone numbers for both of them.<br><br><hr><strong><tt class="bbc_tt">Yes, I realize.&nbsp; She's just not ready yet.&nbsp; I put the letter in the Confiscation Room, under the L drawer.&nbsp; We'll give it to Namira at the right time.&nbsp; That's how these things get handled.</tt></strong><br><hr><br><br><hr><strong><tt class="bbc_tt">Paranoia aside, there's zero human sacrifices happening on this island, and there haven't been for hundreds of years.&nbsp; Kiyomo would know.&nbsp; Amunet would know.&nbsp; Kimo would find out.&nbsp; Do you think any of us would accept it?&nbsp; Why do you think none of the Teotl are allowed here?</tt></strong><br><hr>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 04:05:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/998616803125252178/998754091515781161/unknown.png?width=469&amp;height=625)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Zephyr Torres</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Latch Key Kid, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Hacker, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Hermes Love Child, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Zephyr had no real attachment to another woman’s underwear. No real attachment one way or another to someone stealing that garment either. So the situation was not worth her head even coming up from her phone except to avoid the person’s body passing through the space she shared with the air. Zephyr turned as he passed so that she did not impede his progress or find assault to her person. Such a turn moved her passed the sight of the janitor as he moved to the bucket. Once more she simply seemed to be where he would not notice, her hand sliding down to remove the phone. Connecting her phone to his took little time, a simple press of the backs together. Few people really understood how such things worked to start and soon the phone would be discarded while she glanced through the messages.<br><br>A soft whistle took her lips while she read through the two messages remaining, those numbers filed away now in her contact list. She glanced at the lunch room. Then with a roll of her eyes she slowly walked in the direction the others had been chasing the pervert.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 19:22:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway =&gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke grinned as the thief rounded the cross corridor ahead, ricocheted off the wall and came barrelling straight towards him. That was the moment that things went, in the words of phrase he was rather fond of, completely ploin shaped. Time seemed to slow, dust motes hanging in the sunbeams of the air, and the image before him<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em><sup>sh</sup>ift<sub>ed</sub></em></strong></span><br><br>One moment, a thief in black. The next .. brightly coloured skin, a snarling fang filled maw, and a pair of eyebrows that looked like angry hamsters. Another step, another flash frame of interference and the thief was back.<br><br><em>The fuq?</em><br><br>And then gone, darting up a stairwell.<br><br>It only took a moment to shake off the stupor he felt, and he mentally kicked himself for letting them escape. Clio and JD went past almost as fast, calling out for the thief to stop. Luke's eyes narrowed. Running upstairs made no sense, unless there was another way out. "Fire escape!" He snapped his fingers, turned and ran out the door, peeling off in the same direction the thief had gone. <em>There must be one around the side of the building he was headed for.</em><br><br>He skidded to a stop, scanning the wall ahead, but no fire escape. "Damn, it must be round the back." An entirely logical supposition, and he took off at a run, heading to the other side of the building .. and thus missed the figure that soared overhead in his wake.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 22:18:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tinypic.host/images/2022/07/16/5216aeb0413cd714412d42194ae735a6.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Clio, Luke<br><hr><br>JD spun her arms around to keep from falling off the edge of the roof.&nbsp; She couldn't see where the pilferer had made off to, but never-the-less she raised her fist in the general direction where he must have gone off to and shook her fist.&nbsp; "Yeah, and stay gone, ya creep!"&nbsp; She shouted out at him.<br><br>With that very important piece of business done, she turned around to face Clio and said, "What kind of incel loser steals panties?"&nbsp; She shook her head.&nbsp; <br><br>She finally answered the question she'd asked, as she caught her breath from the dramatic foot chase.&nbsp; "I like it when things get wild."&nbsp; She said adamantly.&nbsp; "I wasn't going to kill the guy.&nbsp; Just ya know, teach him some manners. I mean, the least he could have done was gotten them the honorable way and slept with her."<br><br>She saw Luke down at the bottom of the the building.&nbsp; She yelled down, "No sign of him up here!&nbsp; He must have jumped off the building or something.&nbsp; I don't know!"&nbsp; She moved to the ladder and climbed down to meet up him, wiping the sweat off of her brow. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>05-08-2022, 22:41:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/998616803125252178/998754091515781161/unknown.png?width=469&amp;height=625)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Zephyr Torres</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Latch Key Kid, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Hacker, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Hermes Love Child, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Zephyr simply strolled around the perimeter while the others moved about. Something certainly felt off about the situation not to mention the place, but she already had her suspicions. The phone was still in her hand, thumb working over the message she was typing to her friend Beta. Out of habit and a sense of self-preservation she glanced upward to see if there were camera nearby to have caught the action in the hallway and later on the outside. <br><br>“You guys done? Cause the cafeteria is filling up with people. Just saying.”<br><br>She quietly let the door close behind her, moving so that she could wait for the group to form back up and proceed to their next location.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-08-2022, 02:29:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside =&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The shout from above drew Luke's attention and he raised a hand to JD to acknowledge her. "Slippery SOB, huh? I didn't see him come down this way .. guess he went down over the back or something maybe," he called back up.&nbsp; "I don't think he could have gotten down here without me seeing him."<br><br>He waited til JD and Clio climbed down to join him before speaking again. He took a moment to look around before he opened his mouth. "Before we head back in, when you were chasing that guy, did you see anything .. odd?" he asked, looking from one to the other. "Because I don't think he was entirely human. Or maybe not human at all." He took a look at the nearby foilage and frowned. "When he came down the corridor towards me, before he went up the stairs .. how can I put this .. you ever see in tv show where there's something weird caught on camera, and the image flickers between the normal look and the gribbly? Well, it was kinda like that." <br><br>"Just for, well, a frame or two, if you will, the guy we were chasing wasn't there. I want to say it looked like an ancient Chinese demon, but I'm not sure which one specifically. Big fangs, snarly mouth, weird facial hair, brightly coloured skin. I can't recall any demons who had a thing for girls panties though .. not outside of some dodgy anime anyway."<br><br>"I know it sounds weird, but I swear it was what I saw."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>06-08-2022, 02:51:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway -&gt; Roof -&gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Boots thump against the floor as Clio darts after the thief, his trouble with maneuvering hopefully enough that her and JD could stay with him. Her training and fitness showed on the stairs as she bounced up them three or four steps at a time and when they burst out the rooftop door she was barely winded. As JD yelled at the retreating figure she stomped a foot against the ground, narrowed eyes watching the gliding figure. Stepping up to the roof's edge she peered over it before turning to JD. "Incel? The hell's that?" The rest of JD's almost babble drew a snort from her before she gives a ponytail whipping shake of her head. "Remind me to show you one of the forty versus matches and see if you still think that." Her head tilts and she reaches out to shove JD's shoulder before shaking her head. "Really don't think he was wanting the not sleeping part. Just a creep not a romeo."<br><br>She was quiet as she followed JD down the fire escape although she stopped on the second floor landing and stared down at Tian before turning to look up at the roof.&nbsp; With a huff and a bit of effort she was up on the rails before hopping down to the ground, a thud sounding out as her boots slammed into the ground below and she crouched from the impact. Straightening up the frown on her lips only twisted deeper as she straightened up and slowly shook her legs out. "That wasn't fun." Turning back to the other group tensed at Tian's question and explanation before giving a deep sigh. "Was afraid of that." Turning to look up at the roof she raised one arm, a finger tracing his path as best as she could from the edge all the way to his landing near the woods. "He jumped from up there and instead of landing here he stuck his arms out and just fucking floated. Like one of those wingsuits the idiots jump off mountains with." Turning back she gave a small shrug. "And he moved way to fast. Pretty sure the only reason we could even keep up with the bastard was he couldn't turn for shit."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>06-08-2022, 04:11:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"Work smarter, not harder."&nbsp; One of the many things Namira's father had done his best to instill in her, and this was one of the teachings that had stuck.&nbsp; Why put in more effort than you had to in order to get something done?&nbsp; So, unlike most of the others, Namira went to intercept rather than chase down the panty pilfering pervert.&nbsp; She lost him, however, after he glided off the roof and ran faster than she could follow into the forest.&nbsp; After doing a little leg work, Google searches, and so on, she returned to find the others talking about him, just as she got the notification of the friend invite.<br><br>"So, he kind of... spread his arms and half flew, half fell into the woods," she informed them as she frowned at her phone.&nbsp; "Lost him in there, I'm an influencer not a hunter, and then his tracks turned into paw prints."&nbsp; She glanced up at them briefly.&nbsp; "Bear.&nbsp; No bears in Hawaii."&nbsp; She gave her phone a waggle before accepting the invite.&nbsp; "I checked."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-08-2022, 04:14:27</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside wall<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Z<br><br>The cameras on the corners pointed outward, facing out rather than watching the windows to ensure building security.<br><br>Z had been given some time already to check things over, and the more and more she thought and considered, she was able to compare this place to other security features she knew.&nbsp; Certainly the island hadn’t been skimping on other things, but the technological security reminded Z more of faux attempts.&nbsp; <br><br>Have no cameras at all, and you’ll have ordinary people questioning their safety, but having so much that people actually <em>were</em> safe could be expensive.&nbsp; Quite a few places used supernatural security, which could be the case here, but if so, why were panty thieves with superspeed having such an easy time of it?<br><br>Of course, a few places still had proper security.&nbsp; For example, she knew where the Confiscation Room was, and a security camera watched it directly, as well as a sturdy lock.&nbsp; For the most part, though, Z felt sure that she and others wouldn’t have an issue with the cameras most of the time provided they just kept track of where they were, which was easy.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>For the most part, cafeterias were rarely that different.&nbsp; There was always an old lady serving food who the students jokes was probably a witch who fed the naughty children into the grinder.&nbsp; There was always a bunch of posters for the school sports team (the Defenders, in this case).&nbsp; What made this place different was that the food actually tasted pretty good.&nbsp; If one had to wonder if students dealt easily with not having an easy source of takeout, the good food explained it, though a number of pizza and other takeout places from Honolulu did deliver for a surcharge.<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d7/E15409E2-23CF-4AAD-9EA6-96C07A5B0B89.jpeg)</div>Few faces were easily recognized, though JD saw <em>her</em> off in the distance at a table with a bunch of her friends, all chatting away.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-08-2022, 23:13:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside =&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"A flying bear. Well, I guess this day <strong>can</strong> get weirder," Luke replied, flashing a grin as he took his own phone out. He tapped a few words into the phone, making <em>hmm</em> noises as he quickly read through a couple of different sites.<br><br>"It .. might have been the Black Wind Demon," he said at last. "He was known for being able to turn into a bear, and being able to travel with the wind, so that'd make sense for flying, right? There are some stories of him stealing Buddhist relics, but he was supposed to have gone into service with the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Maybe a descendent of his then?"<br><br>He slipped the phone back into his pocket. "Either way I don't think we're likely to be catching him, whoever he is. I could still use some food in me though, and we can figure out what we're going to say to the staff .. if anything. I'm guessing they'll probably need to know about this."<br><br>"So .. lunch?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>07-08-2022, 03:42:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><hr><br>JD listened to Luke incredulously as he went on about 'Demons', "Sure, a demon is here, and he has nothin' better to do then go stealing panties."&nbsp; She rolled her eyes as they walked back into the cafeteria.&nbsp; She obviously didn't buy it. <br><br>"Lets just tell the staff that we know.&nbsp; That some creep yanked some pants' and ran off into the woods."&nbsp; She let out a very 'loud' shrug with a roll of her shoulders. <br><br>"It's not our problem.&nbsp; If he makes a grab for my panties though..."&nbsp; Her hands made the shape of holding an invisible shotgun.&nbsp; Her hands moved across the cafeteria as if she were following some sort of unseen target, made a loud 'Chk-chk' cocking noise with her mouth and then said, "Boom!"<br><br>As she finished the motion her gaze settled on the azure haired beauty.&nbsp; She was suddenly enraptured by her and put her hand out on Luke's chest to stop him and let out a whistle, "Speaking of hunting, look at that exotic bird over there!" <br><br>She glanced over at the three of them and quickly said, "Dibs on her!"&nbsp; She quickly ran her hand through her blonde hair, giving herself an effortless look of beauty before she straightened her collar and went up to her.<br><br>She walked right over to the group of gaggling girls and put her foot up on a chair, "Well, well, what do we have here.&nbsp; Have I stumbled upon a meeting of the "Modeling Club?"&nbsp; She said giving the girls a winning smile before she settled on the blue haired girl.&nbsp; She gave the girl a wink, "I'm JD, but you're welcome to call me JD.&nbsp; Or just J.&nbsp; Or even D, if ya like."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>08-08-2022, 01:55:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside -&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira's arrival and info gets her a thumbs up although Clio's head tilts and a frown curls her lips. "You... checked? Certain it's a bears though?" Following along with the others to the cafeteria she toys with her ponytail.<br><br>"Do you think the teachers will really take there's a flying bear monster running around stealing panties?" She kicks a locker their passing by before shaking her head. "Sounds kinda nuts and we saw it. I mean hell what's a Chinese demon doing in Hawaii in the first place?"<br><br>Jd's little shotgun mime and then scampering off to a table draws a sigh from her before she loops an arm around both Luke's and Namira's shoulders to aim them towards Z. "You had their menu up earlier. Anything sound real good while watching as JD faceplant in a bonfire?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-08-2022, 23:50:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside =&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke gave an eloquent shrug when the others voiced their opinion on the likelihood of a demon running about the place. "If you can come up with a more reasonable explanation of someone who can break world record sprints, toss themselves through the air like that and then disappear, I will be perfectly happy to listen to them. I know what I saw." He paused for a moment, considering his choice of words. "Ok, so technically I <strong>don't</strong> know what I saw, but I do know that I saw something weird."<br><br>In the cafeteria he paused as JDs hand slapped lightly against his chest, and followed her gaze to the table of girls. He watched as she walked over and started her flirting with them, and shook his head in amusement. His voice low he murmured to the other two "Think she's trying to give them the D?"<br><br>"I still need food more than anything else right now," he said, letting Clio steer him onwards. "I think I see burgers thataway," he continued, nodding towards the food area. Something smelled good anyway. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>09-08-2022, 03:35:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"I took a picture of the paw print with my phone, searched it on Google Image, and it came up with bear print," Namira replied with a small shrug, already focused on her phone again.&nbsp; "And according to the internet, at least, there are no bears on any of the Hawaiian islands."&nbsp; She raised an eyebrow at JD's antics, liking her enthusiasm but she was really being far too direct for her own tastes.&nbsp; "It was pretty insane, not gonna lie."&nbsp; She'd always remember seeing him jump, expecting him to fall, and then watching as he glided down to safety without wings.&nbsp; Clio proved rather forward herself, as the arm across her shoulders attested.&nbsp; The young woman was her type, at least physically, so she didn't offer any complaints about it.&nbsp; "I just hope they're at least decent."&nbsp; She grimaced.&nbsp; "The last school I attended had 'burgers' that were an embarrassment to even fast food quality, let alone what should be served in a privately funded facility."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>10-08-2022, 22:32:16</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Thankfully, the line wasn’t overly long, and it didn’t take long at all to get some food for anyone standing in line.<br><br>For those not accustomed to expensive gourmet cuisine, it was pretty good, though it only came across as <em>adequate</em> when compared to five-star restaurants.<br><br><strong>OOC:</strong><br><br>I also have a separate bit for each PC, listed below.<br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Something about the story reminded Luke about other stories that Wu had told with Sun Wukong.&nbsp; That monkey was often getting into trouble for seeing through the disguises of demons with his Fiery Golden Eyes (earned from being in Lao Zi’s furnace, killing the demons, and having Tang Sanzang upset with him.<br><br>“It’d be a little different with Chang’e,” Wu had explained.&nbsp; “I once heard of a man blessed by Chang’e who declared a woman to be an impostor, and moonlight splashed over her despite the clear sunny day, revealing her for a demon as well.”&nbsp; It was just a little exposition he had thrown in before continuing the story, how Sun Wukong had eventually been proven correct.<br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>There were three people in total at the table with the blue-haired hottie, with only three chairs, though one could feasibly grab a fourth chair and come join them if they either got an invitation or didn’t mind being a little rude.&nbsp; For the second, what originally looked to be a girl of African descent had skin of literal ebony wood and with hair that wasn’t dyed green but was actual vines and leaves, complete with a few growing flowers.&nbsp; She was working furiously on her smartphone in lieu of actually eating; some nymphs didn’t require food if they got enough water and sunlight.<br><br>The third girl, once she turned around to look back at the newcomer, was the same blonde who had just had her panties stolen, though she apparently didn't recognize JD’s attempts to help.&nbsp; The most friendly of the bunch - the blue haired woman was just watching with amusement and a touch of curiosity, while the nymph didn’t even look up - the blonde just gave a polite smile in turn.&nbsp; “Hey, JD,” she offered.&nbsp; “I’m Courtney,” she offered, then gestured to the nymph, “and this is Brianna, and Allison,” meaning the blue-haired woman.&nbsp; “I should probably tell you that Brianna is seeing someone,” she added, as if ninety percent of these conversations ended when she spoke those words.<br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>An alert from Clio’s phone let her know that Conroy Steelfoot had released another video.&nbsp; <br><br>The son of Dian Cécht, Conroy was an exceptional surgeon and craftsman, and the vast majority of his time was spent either sleeping, crafting prosthetics for people, or attaching them so that they worked nearly as well as the original limb or organ.&nbsp; Even his own foot - severed at about the calf as a result of helping other Scions deal with a hydra - had no more issues than the flesh and blood leg on the other side of his body.<br><br>Not every video was released, since waivers had to be signed with the people involved, but most of them began with discussing the individual’s routine, drives, and what they hoped to be able to do once more.&nbsp; Just watching them had gone over quite a bit of medicine, explaining anatomy in a way even laypeople could understand, and by the end, miracles happened.<br><br>A lot of people didn’t appreciate Conroy’s work, especially since he had a clientele that could take months to get on the waiting list, and it either took a charity’s assistance or exceptional resources, but anyone watching could recognize he did it for every life he could make better, not for financial gain or for his own fame.&nbsp; Somehow he hoped to be able to pass on that gift to others, to make sure modern medicine could do what was so difficult for him as technology continued to advance.<br><br>However, the whole video would take an hour to watch, so it wasn’t practical at the moment.<br><br>OOC:<br><br>I don’t really have any specifics for what the video would be about, so you’re free to make up details if you like, but I thought it might be helpful to flesh this idea out some more to see if it aids in conversation.<br><br>Maybe when she watches this video, it makes her ponder when Conroy says that ordinary people can’t do certain things but she can do them?<br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>With the way AllMyFriends was set up, it didn’t take long to research Gilbert Garfield.&nbsp; He had a nickname “Amish” from his home friends given that he liked riding horses and was waiting to turn 21 to drink alcohol.&nbsp; In Hawaii, he had a really sweet looking and expensive house in Honolulu, though the pictures only showed the inside.&nbsp; Although he’d had some relationships with girls in the past, there’d been none in recent months, and he showed proper manners to all of them.&nbsp; He’d just become a Junior this year.<br><br>While Namira was changing pages, his information suddenly stopped working.&nbsp; There were two possibilities for this, not counting if he’d suddenly canceled her friend access for no apparent reason.&nbsp; Either it was glitching or her phone had lost connection.&nbsp; Sometimes people had to unfriend and refriend to get it to stop acting up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>12-08-2022, 04:48:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; The Nympstagrammers, Allison<br><hr><br>JD quickly answered with, "Oh, I know what you mean.&nbsp; I'm seeing someone right now too.&nbsp; Four someone's, actually."&nbsp; She said, scanning her eyes between the women.&nbsp; "Three absolutely stunning someones." <br><br>She quickly moved past the cheesy come-on lines and sat down at the table right next to Allison.&nbsp; "I'm new here at the school and I've already met so many interesting people, if you can believe it."&nbsp; She shook her head, "And at least one panty-snatching goober."&nbsp; She waved her hand back out the hallway.&nbsp; "We chased him off though.&nbsp; He won't be coming back if he knows what's good for him."<br><br>She shook her head and leaned forward and met Allison's eyes, "But enough about me.&nbsp; I want to find out more about you."&nbsp; She reached out and swept her fingers over Allison's shoulders, brushing her blue hair, "This is one hell of a look, but boy you really make it work for you."&nbsp; She gave a small shrug and smiled in faux embarrassment, "I'm enchanted, what can I say?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>12-08-2022, 16:36:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/998616803125252178/998754091515781161/unknown.png?width=469&amp;height=625)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Zephyr Torres</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Latch Key Kid, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Hacker, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Hermes Love Child, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised &lt;Add extra Bruised levels as necessary.&gt;<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Hallway<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br><br>At the question of the menu, Zephyr slide her fingers over the phone and the screen snapped away. Like a strange puzzle box the seemingly unremarkable phone opened up and expanded so that Clio could see the posted menu with more clarity.<br><br>“You guys do know this place has a bad rep right? Weird shit goes down here and I’m already picking up some bad vibes and texts. I mean nothing I could go screaming red alarm about but enough that a bunch of noobs should be swivel sticking it, ya know?”<br><br>Zephyr kept her selection of food to the vegan options. A grilled “burger” of pineapple with a heft helping of vegetables on the side. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-08-2022, 01:32:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"I didn't, no," Luke replied to Zephyr, "but given what just happened .." he gave a shrug before continuing, "Yeah, I'd kinda believe it." He stirred his sweet and sour chicken around a little before taking another mouth, washing it down with a sip of water. "Aside from our flying panty thief, what have you found out about? Any reports of bears or what?" He looked over at Clio and nodded, putting in a rather overdone Austrian movie star's accent "If it bleeds, we can kill it, right?" &nbsp;before dropping back into his own voice. "Or at least kick it's ass."<br><br>"I have a black belt in wushu, and .." he said, looking around the table and then paused, looking back at Clio. "You know, I don't think you ever did say what style you trained in. We got interrupted by our party crasher. " He raised his hand, palm out, towards her, inviting her to share.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>13-08-2022, 05:21:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside -&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira and Zephyr's little phone obsession drew a snort from Clio and a tighter squeeze around Namira before she let Luke and the raven haired lass go. "No bears but ninja are sneaky. He could have changed his shoes for that." There's a slight smirk curling her lips before she nods. "Something odd none the less.." The ravenette's complaint about her last schools food had her shrugging. "It's an island if the food isn't good we'll just have to break out and make a boat. Problem solved."<br><br>Zephyr's showing off of the menu has her leaning in. "Thanks. Didn't know you could make the screens bigger." A low hum drifts from her as she tilts her head. "That bad here? Odd. Beyond the bear footed ninja demon we saw I'd not heard anything. Then again I wasn't the one that chose this place. <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">... fucking flight here.</span>" <br><br>Clio's pocket dings as she joins the group at the table,&nbsp; her tray thumping against the table before she digs out her phone. A few taps and a smile curls her lips before she slips it back into her pocket. "Know what I'm doing tonight."<br><br>Sitting down she turns to her tray, loaded with a double order of tots and two of the largest hamburgers they had. Luke's Austrian accent has her laughing before a grin curls her lips. "Even if it doesn't bleed we can break and crunch it. Hammer time after all." The question on her fighting style has her frowning and pausing in sticking the tots in her hamburgers. "Style? You mean stick the pointy end in a person or use the flat side to hit heads isn't a style?" She manages an almost completely clueless look towards Luke for a few seconds before giggling. "No belts. No ranks. Not in what I learned. You could call it the way of the knight if you wanted to be fancy. Blades, blunts, armor, shield, and things that go twang. Grandfather insisted I learned the way of the cane too. Mum swore boxing was a good thing to learn for self defense." With another grin she turns towards her meal. "If it's European and historical then I probably know it. Doesn't make sense to forge something if you can't use it. How else would you know where the balance has to be?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>13-08-2022, 18:46:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside -&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone present, Open<br><hr><br>Namira frowned at her phone, only just resisting the urge to scowl.&nbsp; Ladies do not scowl, after all, and she was a lady, at least in her own estimation.&nbsp; While the others talked, and she received a, admittedly appreciated, squeeze from Clio, she unfriended and refriended the panty thief to see if that would fix the problem.<br><br>"The wifi, at least, is a little off," she remarked when the topic of problems arose, "but then that could just be the cafeteria, I guess."&nbsp; She looked up from her phone finally to see the menu Zephyr was showing to Clio and Luke.&nbsp; "Hmmm... not a lot of places carry vegan options."&nbsp; She wasn't vegan herself, but at least it was an option in case she became curious.&nbsp; "When did we get to talking about fighting?"&nbsp; She shook her head.&nbsp; "Jujutsu and archery are what I learned."&nbsp; She shrugged.&nbsp; "First makes sense, right?&nbsp; The second is apparently something my mother insisted on before she went who knows where."&nbsp; She had vague memories of a woman from when she was very, very little, but that didn't mean anything necessarily.&nbsp; Then she was frowning at her phone again.&nbsp; "Stupid app."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-08-2022, 03:19:00</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>The nymph patted JD on the shoulder in what appeared to be consolation, but then paused a moment, something giving her a brief expression of surprise.&nbsp; Then she glanced to Courtney and flipped her hair in another direction as a gesture to follow before standing up and heading off.&nbsp; Courtney followed also, leaving Allison looking likewise surprised, but not displeased.&nbsp; Neither did she pull away, but she wasn't one to be easily seduced.<br><br>"Well, it's nice to meet you, JD," Allison said, giving her more attention than earlier.&nbsp; However, there was still a level of scrutiny, as if only one test of many had been passed, but more were on the way.&nbsp; "I'm guessing you're a freshman; a decent number of students transfer out, but rarely any come in."&nbsp; Allison didn't appear to know why this was; she just saw it as simple fact to allow her to make the deduction.&nbsp; "How were your grades in high school?&nbsp; Are you aiming for student council?"&nbsp; She definitely knew her worth, and was looking for someone who'd be able to match her prospects.<br><br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio, Namira, Tian Lei, Z<br><br>When the blonde turned around and left JD's table, she could be more easily recognized as the girl who'd had her panties stolen.&nbsp; The girl she was with looked to be a beautiful woman of African descent and green hair at first glance, but closer scrutiny as they passed by to get another table showed that her skin was the exact same color as an ebony tree, and the hair wasn't quite green braids but vines, complete with a few flowers.&nbsp; The blonde was giggling at what the nymph was telling her.<br><br>There were plenty of tables around, and if they wanted a lone table that seated four or five without any eavesdroppers, all they had to do was claim one.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>14-08-2022, 16:17:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; The Nympstagrammers, Allison<br><hr>JD looked disappointed when the other went off on their own.&nbsp; It was purely artificial though.&nbsp; In truth she was quite relieved to be left alone.&nbsp; She could tell already that Allison was a woman of distinguished taste and while none of the women could be considered anything less then ten out of tens, Allison managed to stand out thanks to her daring appearance.<br><br>JD propped up her head on her hand and looked Allison in her eyes. "Not many, eh?&nbsp; I guess I must be pretty special then."&nbsp; &nbsp;She said with a self-deprecating chuckle.&nbsp; "Well, I've just gotten started, but I have no doubt my grades will be phenomenal.&nbsp; &nbsp;You're talking to a future valedictorian!"&nbsp; It wasn't technically a lie, but it was certainly wildly optimistic considering she'd never even finished high school.<br><br>"As far as student council?&nbsp; I don't know, maybe.&nbsp; I'm still exploring my options. Are you on Student Council yourself?&nbsp; &nbsp;If so, that's <em>certainly</em> an argument in favor."&nbsp; JD brushed her hair from her eye, a flirtatious gesture she'd perfected during her time hostel hopping.&nbsp; As the hair settled back one her shoulder, she asked in a husky voice, "Why?&nbsp; Do you want to be my Vice-President?"&nbsp; Her tone gave the word a salacious spin making it wreak of innuendo.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-08-2022, 20:04:02</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>For the most part, the conversation was going pretty well.&nbsp; “As far as the panty raider,” she explained, “the basic trick there is to guard them.&nbsp; Not to make fun of Courtney,” Allison knew the full story and didn’t want to embarrass her friend, “she was trying to dry them off under a hair dryer and took her eyes off to check her phone, and that’s when the pervert struck.&nbsp; I don’t think even supernatural perverts can just snatch them off of you while you’re wearing them.”<br><br>She took a breath, not happy with the situation, but she saw it as a minor threat.&nbsp; No doubt there were other situations going on that she wasn’t allowed to talk about, but she still wanted to assuage the situation.&nbsp; “When I started out as a freshman,” she explained, “there was this one student who was a severe bully, never seeming to get noticed by the teachers, causing problems all the time.”&nbsp; It wasn’t a happy memory.&nbsp; “As it turned out, there was also another student, apparently a Scion, who stepped up to deal with him and get him to calm down and behave.”&nbsp; She wasn’t all that caught up on the mythological.&nbsp; “Part of me wants to suggest that we just get rid of all such because of the distractions it causes on the students, but then, the idea usually gets shot down.&nbsp; Then again, I wouldn’t mind being Chosen myself,” she flicked her hair to emphasize the point.&nbsp; “Granted, maybe I’d absolutely hate that if it ever really happened.&nbsp; Hera’s a <em>boss</em>, but I’d never accept being cheated on.&nbsp; Besides, I make my own destiny.”<br><br>It was, however, the suggestion of becoming vice president that was a step too far, and made Allison’s smile wither.&nbsp; Allison definitely saw herself as <em>the</em> woman in charge, and wasn’t going to give that up easily.&nbsp; “I’m a senior, and every class has their own president,” she said with just a touch of condescension that JD didn’t know such a basic thing.&nbsp; “Tell you what: if you <em>are</em> serious about joining the council, and not just trying to talk your way up to get into my panties, try to get an appointment with Headmistress Mitsuhama; I’ll even put in a recommendation for her to see you.&nbsp; I think you’re going to find out, though, that it’s a <em>lot</em> more work than you’re ready to handle.<br><br>Except, none of that had been JD’s experience throughout her life.&nbsp; If anything, leading was easy.&nbsp; Maybe Allison was just bad at it?<br><br>“To answer your other question, I was elected as president to what is now the Senior class, and I’ll be running for student body president.&nbsp; The election is the first Tuesday in September.”<br><br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Resetting the app didn't do any good.&nbsp; She was either going to have to find Gilbert and talk about unfriending-refriending, or contact tech support, the latter of which usually took days to work itself out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>16-08-2022, 18:41:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Allison<br><hr>"What an asshole!"&nbsp; She said, trying to empathize with Allison's friend Courtney listened to her trials and tribulations.&nbsp; "Well, a beautiful girl like you shouldn't have to worry about panty thieves and assholes."&nbsp; She didn't put much stock in the whole 'Chosen' thing.&nbsp; As far as JD was concerned, she was her own woman and no one was going to boss her around if she could help it.&nbsp; "Well, if it were my choice, I'd choose you every time, Allison." <br><br>When the topic got more in the weeds of the details of student council, JDs face turned into a grimace.&nbsp; "Oh, well, you know, how about we skip the recommendation altogether and you can just tell me how great I am to my face?&nbsp; Something tells me it would be great coming for you?"&nbsp; She made note of the election day never the less.&nbsp; You never knew when it might be helpful to be in charge of something.<br><br>"So who is this Bully you were talking about?&nbsp; I have half a mind to track him down and give him a piece of my mind."&nbsp; She said raising her hand into a fist to illustrate her point.&nbsp; "I may not be a Scion, but I do have a mean knuckle sandwich." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-08-2022, 01:46:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"Back before the panty thief made his appearance," Luke replied to Namira's comment. "I've never tried archery, but I always thought it looked fun." He broke off as Namira turned her attention to her phone, and gave a mental shrug. "Try doing a force restart on the phone if restarting the app didn't help," he offered. "I know, it's a cliche, turn it off and on again, but it actually solves a surprising number of issues. At least according to a friend of mine who does tech support for a living."<br><br>His attention was drawn back to the table JD had headed to, with two of the girls moving away from it. "Cute," Luke murmured, watching the other girls pass, before he turned his attention back to JD. The exoticness of the nymph was pretty eye-catching, but he wasn't the kind to .. well.. he looked over at JD and gave a soft chuckle. <em>Nah, not my style</em> he thought.<br><br>When he saw Alison's smile drop off her face he gave Clio a gentle nudge. "I think someone just struck out," he said, nodding minutely at the other table.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-08-2022, 15:06:19</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>A lot of girls in Allison’s position might have suspected that it was just flattery to say that JD would pick her every time.&nbsp; Certainly, for girls who would hang out with a nymph, it was common for the nymph to get picked for the first attempt and one of the other girls to get the retry.&nbsp; However, Allison did seem certain that JD genuinely wanted her, which was why Allison warmed up so quickly.&nbsp; How she knew that was another question entirely.<br><br>“For the most part, this has been a really great university,” Allison said.&nbsp; “There’s a few things, but, there’s a few things everywhere.”&nbsp; A faint shrug gave her a delightful little jiggle.&nbsp; “Like, if you go scuba diving on one of the other islands, make sure you know which areas are safe.”&nbsp; That was just common sense to her.<br><br>However, the mention of the mean knuckle sandwich gave Allison more of a smile, as if Allison was daring JD to go for it.&nbsp; “The one I mentioned before hasn’t caused any problems for over a year.”&nbsp; She had brought it up as an example.&nbsp; “I wouldn’t go alone, and bring your brass knuckles or whatever,” she said, “but if you go off trying to find that panty thief and make him confess, I agree it’ll be pretty impressive.”<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>An e-mail came over from Luke’s manager at Shaw Brothers Studio:<br><br><hr><br><tt class="bbc_tt">Status update: expect heavy delays due to various bureaucratic oversight.&nbsp; The higher-ups like you, but they’re not as interested in another standard wuxia story retelling old fables.&nbsp; The success of Shang Chi has the execs thinking we need something new and exciting for Americans, and there’s some concern with the Chinese market about having the lead actor being from Taiwan.&nbsp; Between focus groups and everything else, these things can take months to work through all the red tape.<br><br>Some of the discussions have suggested cross-genre romance stories, like a bodyguard charged with taking a rich young woman on foot cross-country because she has a phobia of getting into vehicles.&nbsp; Even then, you’d definitely do for the star but we’d need someone who can handle herself for the combat scenes and wouldn’t come across as another damsel in distress.<br><br>Would love to have more definitive or imminent news; patience is the name of the game.</tt><br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>From some distance away, for a split second, Clio and the nymph locked eyes.&nbsp; There was always that moment in cheesy movies where they wanted to show love at first sight, and movies accompanied it with slow motion and music.&nbsp; Reality was much harder to notice, and yet, still the nymph smiled as she kept an eye on Clio.<br><br>Clio wasn’t struck with any sort of supernatural lust, just whatever she might feel just from seeing a nymph, but the nymph was definitely smitten.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>19-08-2022, 02:22:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's ponytail bobs as she nods in regards to Namira's question about fighting coming up and Luke's reply. "Before the bloody cur took off with a lady's unmentionables we were discussing a few bouts on the mat." <br><br>A finger comes up and taps her lips before she leans in towards Namira. "Archery huh? Longbow? Recurve? Shortbow?" Her face scrunches up slightly in disgust. "Compound?" She gives a small shrug. "There's so many styles with the bow just archery leaves out a lot. And look at the bright side. Venison is good eating and those are fun hunting with bows."<br><br>The phone app problem has her leaning back in her chair and letting her attention wander slightly as the fiddly world of electronics was far from her expertise. The two girls leaving the table JD had headed off to catches her attention, gaze locking on the nymph's eyes as she's stared at. A small smile curls her lips and she offers the girl a brief wave and incline of her head before Luke's nudge draws her attention towards JD. "Really? Damn. Wish I had some popcorn 'cause this could get funny." A small frown curls her lips. "Well depends on how they both deal with it. But they're not toddlers so... should be fine?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-08-2022, 20:32:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke's attention was drawn away from the ongoing romance attempt by the muted ding of an arriving email. He pulled his phone from his pocket and opened up the mail app. <em>Hello, do we have developments</em> he thought, arching an eyebrow. As he read the mail through, his expression darkened.<br><br>"Seriously?" Luke's voice was incredulous as he finished the email. "Did those suits even read the pitch? Retellings my ass, they want to find something that's been done a dozen times already and tweak it for the next generation, something safe and reliable to fill their pockets. Pffff." He blew out an exasperated breath and slipped the phone back into his pocket. "Short sighted .. bah .. what're they smoking?"<br><br>He paused and then glanced around the table at the others. "Uh, sorry about that. Guess I've been a little more on edge than I thought I was. Didn't mean to vent."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>19-08-2022, 23:41:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Allison, Clio, Luke<br><hr><br>"I love to impress."&nbsp; JD said magnanimously.&nbsp; &nbsp;She quickly took out an old receipt and wrote her phone number down on it to hand to Allison. "Here's my number.&nbsp; You should text me, so that way I can let you know when I've finally punished the pathetic panty pilferer."&nbsp; She raised her eyebrows and gave Allison a clear 'did you see what I did there' expression.&nbsp; "I'll check you later, Madam Vice President."&nbsp; She said and gave the girl a wink as she stood up and went back to her new friends.<br><br>JD put her arms around Clio and Luke's shoulders as she sat down, completely ignoring any pretense to personal space.&nbsp; "Hey guys, I've got a great idea." She said, acting as if it had been her idea all along, despite the fact that she'd been the only one objecting before.&nbsp; "We should track down this guy and show him what-for."<br><br>She said, "What if we set a trap for him?&nbsp; Ya know, we take some panties and make it too tempting a target for him to pass up.&nbsp; Then when he shows up, we surround him and beat the snot out of him?"&nbsp; She glanced everyone.&nbsp; "We should go back to my room and compare underwear.&nbsp; You know, for the sake of science."&nbsp; The playful smile made it clear it was just a bit of flirtatious banter.&nbsp; "You too, Luke.&nbsp; After all, he might be a Pansexual Perverted Pathetic Pantie Pilferer"&nbsp; Once again she brought out the 'See what I did there' eyebrows. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>20-08-2022, 21:18:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside -&gt; Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone present, Open<br><hr><br>"Composite," Namira replied to Clio's inquiry about what sort of bow she'd trained with.&nbsp; "Like made from three different materials, layered together and everything."&nbsp; She sighed and shut down the app for now.&nbsp; "Restarting my phone won't help with this bug.&nbsp; It's something the dev team haven't fixed yet, so I gotta go ask someone to unfriend me so we can refriend and bleh."&nbsp; She stuck out her tongue in a childish display of disgust.&nbsp; "Bunch of stupid nonsense."&nbsp; At the mention of JD striking out she perked up and had a look, letting out a soft little laugh, like chiming bells.&nbsp; "Yes, such a shame."&nbsp; When JD returned and pitched her idea, however, she frowned slightly at the blonde woman.&nbsp; "Sounds like just an excuse to get us all down to our underwear to me," she remarked with a teasing lilt to her voice.&nbsp; "Not that I'm against seeing everyone without most of their clothes, mind you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-08-2022, 21:34:48</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Allison just smiled, more amused than anything, at least up until she was called Vice President again.&nbsp; "Let's see how you do," she said, tucking the phone number away into one of the pockets of her purse.&nbsp; "If you catch the pervert, I'll hear about it; I don't see any reason to give you my phone number before then."<br><br>Her expression made clear that Allison was used to hearing a lot of talk, but wanted to see just how much JD was actually able to walk the walk.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>While talking to Courtney, Brianna the nymph wrote out a quick note on a sheet of paper she hastily folded into an origami crane.&nbsp; Then she whispered to the paper, closing her eyes and focusing for a moment, then tossed Clio another wink before letting it fly.&nbsp; Several of the students glanced up to watch.<br><br>The crane flew through the air like a bird, flapping its wings, and fluttered onto an empty spot on Clio's tray before unraveling back into a creased sheet of paper.&nbsp; The magic gone, the sheet simply read in beautiful calligraphy:<br><br><hr>Looks like you're busy.&nbsp; If you're interested, call me when you aren't.<br><br>Brianna Moonglade<br>808-555-6969<br><hr>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>21-08-2022, 04:58:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>"Composite huh? Interesting choice that. Lots of power in a small package. Did you learn horse riding too?" There's a tiny smile on her lips.<br><br>The origami crane draws an arched eyebrow from her but the actual note draws a smile and small nod towards Brianna. Folding the note she digs a spool of wire out of her bag and with a few deft twists wrapped the note in a small cage of wire that she snips off with a twist of her wrist and a quick tug. Luke's outburst has her turning from putting them away to focus on him, face scrunching up even as her head tilts. "Suits? Pitch? Not in trouble are you?" She pauses before shaking her head. "No... Sorry. Bad news?"<br><br>JD's arm around her shoulder distracts her from further questions and she focuses on the blonde. "Still trying? Guess the shutdown wasn't as bad as we thought." The floating idea to catch the thief has her nodding, a grin curling her lips. "Of course we should..." JD's wanting to compare underwear has her eyes narrowing as she just stares at the blonde before tilting her head. Glancing down at her chest she frowns before shaking her head. "One out of two at least." <br><br>Her attention drifts towards Namira as the girl replies to the blonde, eyes rolling before she sticks her tongue out at the girl. "Not much of a comparison there you know? And pretty sure if we want to draw the bastard in it'll take more then just being down to the undergarments." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-08-2022, 00:29:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Namira's comment about seeing everyone in their underwear drew a chuckle from Luke. "Sounds like a proper bondage experience .. oh, wait .. bonding .. bonding experience," he deadpanned, looking between her and JD. "Thought it is rather presumptuous of you to think we're all wearing underwear," he added in a perfectly matter of fact tone. The quiver at the corner of his lips indicated he may have been a little less than serious though.<br><br>When Clio finished he shook his head "Nah, not in trouble. Just .. things not moving quite as well as I was hoping they would. And honestly in what sounds a dumb direction to me, but hey, what do I know." He ran a hand through his hair, weighing up telling them more about it. "Meh, what they heck," he murmured. "I dropped out of college in my first year, a couple of years back, back home. I got picked up for a lead role in what could be a fantastic tv show .. if it gets picked up. We spent the best part of 18 months filming, got the two hour pilot all done, and then .. crickets. And not the lucky kind. The studio is shopping it around, but so far nothing concrete and the most recent lead sounds like they want to go a whole different .. and by different I mean stupid .. direction." He gave a shrug. "So fame, fortune, all that jazz, just out of reach."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>23-08-2022, 19:54:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Clio, Luke, Namira, Z<br><hr><br>She rolled her eyes at their reaction to what she thought was a perfectly reasonable request!&nbsp; She smiled and nodded to Namira though, giving her a playful smirk. "Whatever."&nbsp; She said, dismissing them.&nbsp; "Fine, we can use <em>my</em> underwear if none of you want to take one for the team."<br><br>JD took her messenger bag and pulled out a notebook and began to draw the campus, at least as well as she knew it.&nbsp; She also sketched down the path that the bear demon used to retreat.&nbsp; She picked a spot right in the middle, well away from the tree line and nestled in with lots of good cover and hiding places.&nbsp; "We put the panties right here.&nbsp; Mine and anyone else's."&nbsp; <br><br>"We have people set up here, here and here."&nbsp; She took her pencil and marked out certain spots where she thought might make a good ambush.&nbsp; "Do any of the rest of you have weapons?&nbsp; I have a my shotgun back in my room.&nbsp; That should make that little fucker think twice."&nbsp; She drew a little sketch of herself on the map, with a teeny tiny shotgun in the corner, and her trademark hat on the top of her head.&nbsp; "How about the rest of you?&nbsp; What can you do to stop him?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-08-2022, 02:52:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke looked down at the map and then shook his head. "I don't think that's going to work," he said thoughtfully. "It's just too obvious. I mean, who goes and leaves their underwear just lying out in the middle of nowhere. Besides, maybe the thief likes a challenge." He looked around and then back to JD. "It might be a better idea to ask the girl whose ones were stolen, find out what happened. Was it from a laundry room, her room, somewhere else. If it's been happening for a while, maybe they know what the thief's M.O. is. Once we know how they act, then we can set a better trap for them."<br><br>"As far as weapons go, not with me. I trained with a variety back home, and I have some back there, but unless there are some in the clubs here I could borrow .." he broke off with a shrug. "Besides, I do pretty well with my natural gifts," he said, grinning at JD.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-08-2022, 21:55:29</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria &gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Clio's impromptu cage for the origami bird made Brianna smile all the more, and she put her wrists together while looking back as if she was submitting to be locked up and shackled herself just as the bird was.<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/70/Ff4c299753b84f56626efb7e1d2a455a.jpg)</div>Soon enough, though, the group was on the move and continuing back while having their conversation.&nbsp; Lunch and classes were ending at about the same time, so the outside was a little crowded, various people walking about, though they always seemed to have just enough personal space and privacy to continue their conversation without fear of anything being overheard by casual passersby.&nbsp; Namira in particular was talented at watching large groups of people, and she had no trouble in finding a specific someone, though he hadn't spotted her yet.<br><br>The dorms weren't that far away if the group chose to go and get things, and the classroom building was closer still.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>25-08-2022, 22:13:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone present, Open<br><hr><br>"Not... <em>horse</em> riding, no," Namira replied to Clio's question, purposefully adding in the pause, emphasis, and a suggestive tone to give the young woman a certain, naughty, impression.&nbsp; "Mom was just big into that era, I guess."&nbsp; Having never met the woman, however, she couldn't know for certain.&nbsp; "Just be sure to wash those pants twice," she quipped when Luke tried to do the same, though she had to swallow a laugh at his deadpan about a "bondage" experience.&nbsp; Oh, if only he, or any of them, knew.<br><br>"Unless you want me to turn him into an old meme," Namira replied to JD, referencing a video game meme she'd seen once, "I know how to put him on the ground.&nbsp; If he's not, y'know, superpowered with martial arts or something."&nbsp; She made a face when Luke spoke of his woes.&nbsp; "That is definitely some serious bullshit."&nbsp; She tilted her head as she studied him.&nbsp; "You're definitely attractive enough for TV, at least.&nbsp; Hopefully someone picks it up."&nbsp; Then, finally, she shrugged.&nbsp; "Look, here's my number," she passed it to JD, "if you guys come up with something, I might help.&nbsp; Or not."&nbsp; She shrugged and started walking, having spotted someone in the crowd.&nbsp; "Later."&nbsp; Time to go get this friend request crap sorted.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>26-08-2022, 02:35:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>The nymph's little binding act draws a smile from Clio that turns into a giggle at Luke's goof with words. "Bonding with bondage huh? That's a little extreme for first meetings." The grin drops from her lips and she leans back in her chair as Luke's light outburst was explained. "Acting huh? Can't say much for myself. We crafters act a part when at the faires but it's nothing like the stage or the screen." Fingers drum against the table before she gives a small sigh. "I'll raise a mug for your success though. I hear the big wigs get odd with their surveys and what's popular. Too afraid to take a chance on something that doesn't fit in their little spreadsheet nicely."<br><br>JD's eye roll and slight snub gets a tater tot tossed at the blonde's face before she grins. "Wrong take. One outta two is 'cause I"m only wearin' one out of two not a rating of your... plan." The scratching of the map being drawn has her leaning in but a frown curls her lips. She pauses mid word to point at Luke. "Same idea I had that your plan might not work out in the wilds unless you know a fountain or something out there?" Fingers rap against the table once more before she gives a small shrug. "Nothing I brought with me but if fists won't suffice I could cobble something together. A club or cane would be dead easy. No need for a blade since we're not wanting the guy dead."<br><br>The end of lunch and the group having to head out didn't bother her, satchel on her side and arms behind her back she roamed along with the others, Namira's darting off for someone she'd seen drawing a snicker from her. Slipping in front of Luke she spun around to walk backwards, head tilted at an angle. "What kind of weapon would you want? If nothing else we could probably thread some wire through a set of gloves to help your punches... Maybe something with your shoes for kicks but not sure you'd want them altered."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-08-2022, 02:45:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/70/Ff4c299753b84f56626efb7e1d2a455a.jpg)</div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria &gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>As Gil was talking to his friend, he only barely managed to spot Namira before saying, "Oh, fuck, there she is."&nbsp; His expression was one of a mixture of dark humor and a little bit of fear.<br><br>The friend chuckled as he looked over, definitely liking what he saw when he looked at Namira, but absolutely not wanting her in any sexual manner.&nbsp; He knew what was about to happen and wanted to witness it.<br><br>"I was hoping either not to do this in public for your sake, or that you wouldn't come and look for me, but, well, here we go."&nbsp; He pulled out his phone, and showed a picture he'd taken of a message that had been posted on Namira's AllMyFriends by an ex-lover.&nbsp; It was her name, over and over and over, where one would expect it was copy-pasted but it had a few misspellings in the roughly fifty times.&nbsp; Then he started scrolling through them to show her.<br><br>"I choose not to believe that you were actually shooting arrows at this girl Roxanne and that she stole them away to pleasure herself with when she misses you.&nbsp; Maybe this guy didn't actually chop off one of his body parts to send to you by the mail in the hopes that a piece of him would always be with you.&nbsp; I'm kind of hoping that you got people to make some of these up to scare off future boyfriends, and maybe it's all fake, but..."&nbsp; He just shook his head, maybe a little scared of her.&nbsp; "Lady, I mean...what in the seven fucks of Fuckistan is wrong with you?&nbsp; I value my dick <em>way</em> too much to put it in crazy."<br><br>Gil G. "Amish" just stared at Namira as he showed and read the various screencaps, and even though his ugly friend wanted to laugh, the situation was just too messed up for it.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Crensler has final say and veto power over various lovers and is free to add more in the posts; these were just a couple I came up with that seemed like fun.&nbsp; Other players are free to say how much and if they hear; I figured JD would especially like the chance to be close enough before this went down since JD might have left otherwise.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>27-08-2022, 01:57:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Clio, Luke, Namira, Z<br><hr><br>JD shook her head at Luke, "What's to know?&nbsp; Her name is Courtney.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a crime of opportunity.&nbsp; The man, or whatever he is, just likes the low hanging fruit."&nbsp; She pointed her thumb towards the corner of the cafe where she'd been talking with Allison.&nbsp; "My new Peacock haired friend over there told me that he goes for anyone who leaves their panties out.&nbsp; So, all we need to do is present him with an easy target!"<br><br>She was surprised that they two of them didn't have so much as a knife to protect themselves.&nbsp; JD had lived such a rough life and the idea of not carrying so much as a taser seemed foreign to her, "Fists are fine so long as you can fight.&nbsp; I don't think this guy is going to come quietly!" <br><br>Speaking of not coming quietly, just after JD had gotten up to run to the bathroom and she heard the two men snorting and raising their voice.&nbsp; JD, always too curious for her own good, poked her head over a potted ficus in order to see what was going on.&nbsp; When she saw Namira, she decided to stay where she was for a bit and see if she needed any extra muscle. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>27-08-2022, 14:09:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone present, Open<br><hr><br>Namira froze up when Gil spoke about what had happened.&nbsp; It wasn't a glitch, it wasn't the infamous bug; he'd deliberately unfriended her, and why?&nbsp; Because a bunch of jealous, crazy idiots had swamped her profile with a truckload of nonsense, that's why!&nbsp; What a weak man, allowing such things to sway him.<br><br>"Oh, gee, it's not like people could've made a bunch of crazy bullshit up just to spite me, right?"&nbsp; Namira's tone was clearly conveying what she thought of his decision, a mocking, spiteful sound compared to the normally bell-like sweetness she could use when speaking to others.&nbsp; "Gosh, that would be, like, totally impossible, right?"&nbsp; Her eyes turned cold as she glared at him and his friend.&nbsp; "Good to know that you're such a pussy, though.&nbsp; Thanks for allowing me to dodge that particular bullet."&nbsp; She took a picture of him.&nbsp; "Hashtag dodged the bullet, going up on my profile for sure!"&nbsp; She then abruptly turned her back on him and walked away, flipping him the bird as she went.&nbsp; "See you never, you fucking loser."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>27-08-2022, 23:22:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria, Bedroom, then Laundry.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><hr><br>JD smiled as she heard through the ficus how Namira handled herself.&nbsp; Her haughty attitude could be pretty enjoyable when she wasn't the one on the other end of her snoot.&nbsp; As Namira strutted away, JD took a moment to admire her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Damn it, JD was a weak fool sometimes.&nbsp; At least that's how she felt as she watched Namira's butt as she walked away.<br><br>She snapped herself out of her revelry though, she had business to take care of.&nbsp; She made one last stop back to her bedroom.&nbsp; She went over to one corner where she had a tube meant for keeping paintings.&nbsp; It held a very different object right now and it was one she needed.&nbsp; She slung it over shoulder and made her way to her panty drawer.&nbsp; She took one look at the panties before closing the drawer, "Nah, he strikes me as the kind of man who likes them ripe."<br><br>A few minutes later she came out with used panties in hand, pinched between finger and thumb.&nbsp; With that done, she walked over to the side of campus where students often made the trek with laundry baskets.&nbsp; Surely it wouldn't be too weird for someone to see a pair of panties fallen on the sidewalk.&nbsp; After dropping the panties, she moved over to take cover behind a low brick wall. <br><br>She sent a text message to those whose phones she had, messaging them, "BAIT HAS BEEN PLACED.&nbsp; GET IN POSITION."&nbsp; She then set her cell phone to the side and slid the object out of the tube.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rather then the 'Tasteful nude artwork' one might expected, instead popped out JD's shotgun.<br><br>It was chromium colored, with just a hint of purple.&nbsp; A lightning bolt had been carved into the handle.&nbsp; She opened up the chamber to check, and sure enough, the frozen lightning bold still there.&nbsp; She grinned like a mad-woman and cocked the shotgun.&nbsp; "Let's party, panty-pussy."&nbsp; She said, immediately regretting that no one was around to hear it. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 01:37:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The silent buzz of his phone heralding the arrival of a text, Luke eased it from his pocket, scanned the message and gave a nod. <em>Red leader, standing by. Lock S foils in attack position</em> he thought, grinning at himself. He settled for responding with a thumbs up emoji and settled himself in a crouch behind the bush that sheltered him. It wasn't quite the nearest piece of forest cover from where the bait had been set, but it was reasonably close. If the thief was intending to sneak up close enough to make a dash, he'd probably try to get as close as possible, and head back the same way. <br><br>Once he broke cover .. assuming he acted logically .. then Luke would be well positioned to tackle him as he tried to get back into cover again, and hopefully pin him long enough for the others to dogpile him .. assuming Luke couldn't hold him himself.<br><br><em>Which, let's face it, if he <strong>is</strong> more than mortal, there's no guarantee I will be able to</em> he mused silently. The others seemed less likely to believe this was anything that out of the ordinary, but he had seen something in the corridor. <em>I wonder if I ought to get Zhìháo to FedEx me MAster Wu's old kit. Might not be a bad idea to have a few toys around if there is weird shit going on here. Well, more weird shit</em> he added with a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 01:55:34</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>"Probably see you on a porno site someday," the obnoxious friend threw in, but Gil didn't bother.&nbsp; He didn't want to admit being afraid; Namira had seen far better actors.<br><br>Other than Daddy, Namira still had one clue on her side.&nbsp; She'd seen his AllMyFriends also, so even though she didn't have GPS coordinates to his swanky house, she'd seen the name of the last person he'd been in a relationship with: Donna Silverman.&nbsp; No other information - she'd only gotten to see a name - but it was a lead.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>It took less than a minute for the thief to take the bait.&nbsp; Getting to pick the location also meant that they could pick out a particular spot which was cramped and cluttered, with buildings passing quickly to either side so that students had to worm their way through a cramped area.<br><br>The black ninja was as fast as the wind, but the wind didn't take corners well either.&nbsp; Again Luke was there, but there was no change in appearance this time, just the bare outline of a face underneath the black spandex.&nbsp; If anything, the smell and scent was funny, but that was no doubt because of the silk of the panties, the sharp scent of ink from the classrooms upwind.&nbsp; Once more Luke tried, but the son of the Black Wind Bear was just too fast.&nbsp; <br><br>Luke was, however, able to help maneuver the panty thief by keeping him from running straight out into the open, so that the ninja had to rush away down more cluttered alleyway.&nbsp; Again and again he attempted to swerve, again and again he was cut off, until he collapsed down at JD's feet when he tried to spin to avoid her but only ended up falling down and scraping across the pavement at superspeed.<br><br>The commotion caught the attention of one of the faculty.&nbsp; Everyone who was present at orientation recognized Sergeant Rebecca “Sarge” Jameson, a thirtysomething brunette with her hair cropped short and a serious attitude.&nbsp; She took everything in in an instant, from JD with the shotgun, to the ninja raising his arms in surrender and the panties still in his hand, to others who were running up as clear instigators of the scene.&nbsp; "Right," she said with a commanding voice that demanded attention, "give me your names."<br><br>"Cheng Xiaoxong," the thief introduced himself, knowing when he was beat, and took off his ninja mask.&nbsp; His face was too dark and too human to be the one that Luke had seen before, but it was definitely the same individual.&nbsp; "I confess to being the panty thief."&nbsp; Then he looked meekly to JD, hoping she wasn't going to shoot him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 04:49:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria to Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio bobbed her head in a nod as she pointed at JD, a grin curling her lips. "See that's what we needed to know. One that takes as he finds them as opposed to one that sneaks into rooms and snags as the occupants shower or something makes all the difference." Her roaming pauses as she tugs out a battered phone and trades numbers with the others before continuing on as plotted.<br><br>With just a short pause to stare in shock at the bullshit Namira had found herself in. She'd started stomping her way towards the commotion only to stop as Namira deftly handled the idiots and walked off.<br><br>While waiting on JD's text she gathered up a few sticks and with some wire cobbled together some of the crappiest throwing toys anyone had seen. Horridly balanced and liable to shatter on hitting anything they'd last just enough to help corner the thief. As the ding hit she moved to the spot and hid best as she could. Luckily for them the wait was short as the thief came for more and then it was running and chasing. A chase that ended with JD standing over the thief and faculty demanding answers. Straightening up she snaps off a poor salute attempt before shrugging, a side glance tossed at the odd gun in JD's hands. "Clio Dewalt. Student. Chasing a thief. Least attempting anyways." <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 05:55:01</strong>
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				Clio's Home Alone-fu had definitely been instrumental in the process of catching the thief.&nbsp; Being physically able to block one of the passes, he didn't have a chance to spot the tripwire and breakable toys until the very last second, which was a part of how he ended up on the ground, skidding towards JD at superspeed, and thankfully with very little blood despite how painful such a landing could be.&nbsp; It seemed that being able to move wickedly fast didn't necessarily mean he could stop in an instant; it was logical to guess that he needed a warmup to get moving in the first place.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 19:47:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><hr>As soon as JD saw someone reaching for the panties, she shot up from her hiding space.&nbsp; She didn't point her shotgun at him, but knew that simply having the automatic firearm would be more then enough.&nbsp; "Think you're faster then a speeding bullet?&nbsp; How about a bolt of lightning,&nbsp; Want to see if you're faster then that?"&nbsp; She said as she crept towards him from the opposite angle of Luke.<br><br>When he tried to run anyway, she was ready to shoot, having her finger on the trigger, and only his spill onto the sidewalk stopped her from unleashing a Thunderclap on his ass.&nbsp; When the others arrived, she lowered the shotgun again, and gave an annoyed groan. "Ah shit, the popo." <br><br>Clio took the lead on explaining the situation and JD slung her shotgun over shoulder, trying to look relatively harmless for someone with a big gun.&nbsp; "You heard the lad, boys, he's a thief, and we were just catching him.&nbsp; You're welcome."&nbsp; &nbsp;She said.<br><br>She recognized Sarge from the orientation, and remembered that they had been someone that Damien had said to be on the lookout for.&nbsp; JD slung the shotgun behind her back and offered a hand to them.&nbsp; "JD.&nbsp; It's short for 'JayDee'." she said to him.&nbsp; "Friend of Damien's." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>29-08-2022, 22:01:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Cafeteria<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira strutted her way away from Gil and his idiot of a friend, going into AllMyFriends and doing some digging.&nbsp; Make a fool of her like that in front of everyone, will he?&nbsp; She'd give him crazy.&nbsp; Crazy like a fox!&nbsp; Now, how to... ah.&nbsp; Yes, the ex-girlfriend.&nbsp; She smirked, a wicked expression if there ever was one, as she sought to get in contact with Donna Silverman.&nbsp; The others could handle to panty thief.&nbsp; She had a bigger fish to fry, after all.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-08-2022, 02:14:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"My name is Tian Lei," Luke replied. "But you can call me Luke if that's easier." He nodded towards Clio before continuing. "As the others have said, we were attempting to catch the individual who has been stealing underwear from some of the female students." His hand rose to gesture at the thief for emphasis.<br><br>He glanced at Cheng Xiaoxong and changed from English to <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mandarin</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Who are you? What are you?"</div></div>.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-08-2022, 02:51:54</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Attempting to add Donna Silverman to Namira's AllMyFriends brought up a memorial account, which didn't require a friending to access.&nbsp; Donna had been seeing Gil G. "Amish" starting back in January, but then she vanished in February, and nobody's been able to find her since.&nbsp; Presumed missing, a phone number for her parents remains listed if anyone has any information.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio, JD, Luke<br><br>Sarge looked over the group, taking careful note of the panty thief's name.&nbsp; She didn't recognize Clio, but took mental note and had little issue with her.<br><br>Although Sarge initially took a disheartened view of the shotgun, JD was one of the names she recognized, as was Damien, and her expression softened.&nbsp; "He mentioned how good you are with a shotgun, and if he says you're good, that means I have nothing to teach you on the subject of firearms."&nbsp; She definitely had exceptional respect for Damien's teaching methods.&nbsp; "You're supposed to talk to me before you flash around weapons, but I'll let it go because I trust him that you know how to be safe with one."&nbsp; Finally, she offered something of a smirk.&nbsp; "If you see him, tell him we're not even, but he's getting there."<br><br>Meanwhile, the panty thief looked up to Luke, and spoke in Mandarin in return.&nbsp; His tone was of one who recognized he'd brought shame to himself and to his family, and had thought himself invincible and uncatchable until it happened.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mandarin</div><div class="spoiler_body">"My name is Cheng Xiaoxong.&nbsp; I am the son of the Black Wind Demon, although he's reformed his ways long since.&nbsp; No doubt I'll have to atone for this as well."<br></div></div><br>"Tian Lei," Sarge repeated.&nbsp; "I heard good things from your dojo.&nbsp; If you're looking for a place to train, I'm in the directory.&nbsp; For now, though..."&nbsp; She glared down at the panty thief, who had decided to surrender.&nbsp; After all, they all knew his name and face now.&nbsp; Running away wasn't going to do any good even if his legs hadn't been sliced during that landing.<br><br>Unless anyone else had anything, she looked about ready to leave and take the troublemaker with her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>30-08-2022, 03:50:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><hr><br>JD shrugged at Sarge.&nbsp; "Oh yeah.&nbsp; I'm safe as fuck."&nbsp; She flipped the shotgun in her hands, exhibiting a callous disregard for gun safety.&nbsp; She was so used to the thing by now she didn't even consider that it could go off without her pure intententionality.&nbsp; She gave a whistle, "Me and this lady... We go way back."&nbsp; She kissed the barrel.<br><br>She could tell that Sarge wasn't buying what she was selling.&nbsp; "Alright, I'll give up my gun.&nbsp; Let it never be said that JD doesn't follow the rules here on campus."&nbsp; She lied.&nbsp; "But tell you what, how about this.&nbsp; If I can prove to you that I'm asset of this campus, you let me keep it?&nbsp; How does that sound, Sarge?"<br><br>She cocked the gun, clearing the chamber and handed it over to him. "Oh, just uh, don't touch the little electrical bit.&nbsp; I can't be held accountable."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-08-2022, 21:45:31</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Having given some praise, Sarge then gave her final test on the matter: waiting to see if JD got cocky.&nbsp; When the student did, JD just sighed, “Oh, <em>fuck me</em> no.”&nbsp; Then she stared with a cold glare, hand outstretched until JD gave up the weapon willingly,<br><br>“See, this is the difference between conventional and motorcycle centaurs,” she explained with condescension heavy in her voice and started fishing in her satchel.&nbsp; “There’s a huge difference between learning, providing an education, and true <em>wisdom.</em>&nbsp; Damien still owes me because he doesn’t help to impart basic common sense.&nbsp; <em>Believe me</em> that I know it’s harder; that’s the <em>point</em>.”<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/c9/65AEC493-A995-4852-ACB9-944104BA0A88.jpeg)</div>Once she found the object, she withdrew it from her satchel and offered it to JD: a pink squirt gun with <strong><tt class="bbc_tt">Li’l Bitch</tt></strong> stenciled on the side.&nbsp; “When I’m confident you know the difference between a weapon and a toy, you can have your shotgun back.&nbsp; Until then, you get Li’l Bitch.”<br><br>As if responding to that pronouncement - or maybe actually responding, it was hard to tell - an electrical arc zapped out from the shotgun to enter into the squirt gun.&nbsp; How it managed not to harm Sarge in the process was a mystery, but her exceptional poker face kept her from so much as blinking.<br><br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Li’l Bitch has the following weapon tags: Bashing, Brutal, Elemental (Lightning), Loud, Squirt Gun.&nbsp; The lightning inside passes on the Brutal and Elemental tags, as well as the Shockwave, but makes the weapon sound like a clap of thunder when used.<br><br>Squirt Gun is a custom tag as follows: This weapon is meant to be fired at range, up to Short range. These weapons increase the Difficulty of any attacks in the Close range band by 1. It must be used with Firearms, and adds +1 Enhancement to Firearms rolls.<br><br>Li’l Bitch also comes with a “Darling” Condition: whenever its appearance comes into play as a negative when a shotgun would be more effective, such as intimidation, it grants Momentum but imposes a level 2 complication.<br><br>Whether the lightning stays in JD’s weapon as a result of Zeus’ actions, quasi-sentience on the part of the lightning, part of being locked to her by Fate, or something else I haven’t thought of, can be left to you.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>31-08-2022, 02:14:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"My sifu would be honoured by your recognition," Luke replied. "I like to think I have learned one or two things of worth under his teaching." He held off on saying more as JD started talking again, and shifted his attention to Cheng Xiaoxong again.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mandarin</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Everyone makes mistakes. I would suggest making a very sincere atonement for your behaviour. The Sergeant does not strike me as one who will treat foolishness lightly. Perhaps we might speak more afterwards .. assuming she leaves enough of you intact to do so," he added with a grin.</div></div><br><br>Still half listening to the ongoing conversation beside him, he mentally winced as JD once again stuffed her foot into her mouth at least knee deep. The water pistol drew a small smile, quickly suppressed .. he didn't want to embarrass her too much, particularly since she was doing such a fine job of it on her own.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>01-09-2022, 12:41:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>The chatter between Luke and the thief drew a frown to Clio's lips, head tilting slightly but without knowing the tongue used it did her little good. What did do her good&nbsp; was watching the events between JD and&nbsp; Sarge, the li'l bitch water pistol drawing a smirk that turned to shock as something leapt from the shotgun to the toy gun. Shaking her head she turned to gathering the remains of her cobbled together contraptions, the wire looped around her wrist while the sticks were stacked beneath the closest bush. Leaning against a wall and waiting on JD to finish eating her foot she let her hands toy with the wires, looping and twisting them into various shapes and designs before pulling them apart and starting back over again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>02-09-2022, 00:43:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Walking the halls<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira frowned as she came across this information, wondering what was going on there.&nbsp; She checked to see if Gil had any other exes that had gone missing, just in case, and to see what other information she could dig up about the missing young woman in question.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>02-09-2022, 20:25:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><hr><br>JD made a scowl with her lips and put her hands up as the pink pistol was gestured towards her.&nbsp; "You know what?&nbsp; Keep it."&nbsp; She said with as much grit as she could manage.&nbsp; "I managed fine before I got my shotgun.&nbsp; And I'll manage just fine without it."<br><br>She looked Sarge in the face, giving her a challenging gaze.&nbsp; "See the thing about me is that I'm a fighter."&nbsp; Her knuckles cracked loud enough that the whole town could likely hear it.&nbsp; "I may get knocked down, but I can get up again on my own.&nbsp; I don't need any pity.&nbsp; Soon enough I'll be running this place.&nbsp; Then you're going to regret wasting so much time with this rigamarole instead, of just doing what I say."&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>She looked over at Cheng Xiaoxong as the two of them exchanged words in mandarin.&nbsp; She didn't speak the language so she asked, "I hope he was begging for our mercy because little panty pukes like him disgust me."&nbsp; She quickly blew out a breath, pushing some blonde hair out of her face and turned to sarge.<br><br>"So what are you going to do with this guy?&nbsp; I hope you're not just going to cut him loose.&nbsp; &nbsp;He's a menace to everyone who wears undergarments!"&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-09-2022, 22:42:35</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mandarin</div><div class="spoiler_body">”I just hope they don’t put one of those things on my head like they did my dad and Sun Wukong.&nbsp; But, sure, I’ll meet up with you later if they don’t expel me.”</div></div><br>The student looked as though, if he hadn’t already learned his lesson, he soon would, and knew it.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>The memorial tags could be cross-referenced with a little checking and effort, letting Namira check just how many students were attending Onogoro-Jima University.&nbsp; Ten were listed with AllMyFriends accounts, one of whom was a boy killed by a rockslide several years ago while playing around in the wilderness of the island.&nbsp; All in all, two male, seven female, one non-binary.&nbsp; Of the other nine, all of them were listed as “Missing” instead of giving a precise cause of death, and six of the seven girls were listed as dating Gil G. “Amish” as their relationship.<br><br>One message in particular caught Namira’s attention, from a Jamie Harrington, sent to Donna.<br><br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt">I told you not to leave the island.&nbsp; The faculty can keep the university safe, even the wilderness outside the island has minimal problems.&nbsp; Honolulu, though, and most cities in general, have all kinds of problems hidden underneath the surface.&nbsp; You know some of the things I’ve seen.<br><br>I miss you, girl.&nbsp; Wherever you are, I hope you’re happy.</tt><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Sarge accepted JD’s choice without a word, and before she put the squirt gun away again, the lightning jumped from the squirt gun back to the shotgun.&nbsp; She gave no indication of surprise or fear when it happened twice, but it didn’t seem to be under her own control.<br><br>“This is usually the part of the movie where the mentor gives a passionate speech involving potential, and the unruly student doesn’t want to hear it.&nbsp; We’ll both be happier just skipping that.”&nbsp; She then smiled as she looked to Cheng.&nbsp; “As for him, I think I’ll start by making him run laps around the island, see how fast he can do.”<br><br>Cheng’s features didn’t literally go pale, but his apprehension was clear enough.<br><br>“But I’ll be asking him periodically if he steals any more panties.&nbsp; If he lies, I’ll know.”&nbsp; Sarge then gave one last look if anyone needed anything.&nbsp; Otherwise, she’d take Cheng out to the beach as a starting point.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-09-2022, 02:42:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"When you have the time," Luke replied, "I would like to discuss options available for training. There's no great hurry on that though."<br><br>His lips quirked briefly in amusement at Cheng's reply, and he simply nodded in return.<br><br>Once the others had left he turned to JD and Clio. "So, where to next?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>04-09-2022, 17:56:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's toying with wire pauses at JD's rebuke of the pink squirtgun, eyes closing as she lets her head thump against the wall as JD tried swallowing a whole store of shoes. Straightening up and starting to slip the wire back into her satchel she just watched until Sarge headed off with the thief. Luke's question had a small smirk curling her lips. "The hospital for JD's burns?" <br><br>Standing up she brushes her pants off as her gaze slips to the blonde. "Did you really have to tell one of the workers here you planned on running the place? Sounds like what you'd say in a prison not a school."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>05-09-2022, 05:36:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Walking the halls<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira's frown deepened the further she dug into things, finding it too much of a coincidence that this "Amish" guy was connected to so many of the missing people.&nbsp; She narrowed her focus upon finding the message to Donna, deciding to do some further digging with this in mind.&nbsp; She was going to find answers, even if she had to get her Daddy involved in order to do it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-09-2022, 00:21:03</strong>
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				<strong>Wednesday, August 3rd</strong><br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>For all the unusual and supernatural nature of various aspects of the university, this was still a school, still reasonably safe, and math was still<br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/9b/EEABEA9E-9DA5-4C3D-9D15-F866E6B0A485.gif)<br><br>Hitomi was missing, which annoyed Professor Shamoon.&nbsp; “Apparently she didn’t come back from Honolulu.&nbsp; Let that be a lesson to the rest of you; if you leave, make sure you’re back in time for classes.”<br><br>The rest of the math class, continued, and continued, and continued, and just kept going until time itself showed beautiful mercy.&nbsp; “Class dismissed.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-09-2022, 03:00:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br><em>Well, that wasn't quite as bad as dealing with Zoidberg and co</em>, he thought, <em>but it's a toss up which I'd prefer to do again.</em> The professors comment about their classmate not coming back from Honolulu made his spidey senses tingle in light of the conversation at the beach. <em>Okay, so maybe she just missed the ferry .. but maybe she didn't either.</em> He was still mentally debating if he ought to .. casually .. ask into it when everyone started heading out.<br><br>Thankfully they had a break before the next class, so it might not be a bad idea to touch base with everyone else .. and maybe find out if the Heifeng Guai had been run into the ground or not. That one could wait til later though. The girls probably wouldn't feel exactly friendly towards him. For that matter Luke wasn't entirely sure why he was considering looking into the wellbeing of someone he didn't even know existed a few days ago .. except that he had made mistakes in his youth, and men whose opinion mattered greatly to him had taken the time to see to him. <em>Some debts cannot be repaid, but only paid forward</em> he thought, and smiled.<br><br>Once the other students had opened up enough of a distance that his comments wouldn't be overheard, he cleared his throat to draw the others attention. "What say we find somewhere quiet-ish?" he said, gesturing towards the nearby grounds. "I had an .. interesting .. little incident yesterday, and heard some curious stuff too."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>08-09-2022, 20:56:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira frowned as she heard Hitomi hadn't come back, adding her name to the list of people who had gone missing and marking it down to discuss with someone later.&nbsp; This was too much of a coincidence and she intended to ask around if Hitomi had had anything to do with Gil in recent days or not.&nbsp; Too much of a coincidence indeed.<br><br>"So, what, are we the Scooby Gang now?"&nbsp; She asked when Luke asked that the group meet somewhere more private.&nbsp; "But I guess... there are some things I need to talk to you guys about, too."&nbsp; She sighed wearily.&nbsp; "Let's just find a corner of the commons that's quiet or something."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>09-09-2022, 01:36:14</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Classroom &gt; Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>One of the nice things about living in a supernatural society was that the weather forecast was nearly perfect.&nbsp; Science could be iffy over the course of the entire week, and a single Scion could still call down a rainstorm out of nowhere as a prank, but everyone knew what to expect for the next day due to simple reporting.<br><br>Luxury areas could take that concept to an entirely new level.&nbsp; Even on Honolulu, advertisements for a handful of the five star hotels talked about how weather magic ensured that it only rained at night and never during the day, ensuring that you didn’t lose a day on your expensive vacation to a downpour.<br><br>The university had no such extravagance.&nbsp; It was raining today, and it would rain the entire day.&nbsp; It left the beach empty, and everyone was just a little grumpier for the lack of the sun.<br><br>However, that wasn’t what held the rumors and conversation today.&nbsp; The central volcano, visible in the distance past the forest, had black smoke coming from it.&nbsp; Common knowledge stated that the volcano was extinct, but in a supernatural world, anything could happen.<br><br>Two girls walked past, chatting and keeping their umbrellas held high, “-that Kimo had thrown some kids into the volcano to appease his father, Tānemahuta.”<br><br>“She would say something like that,” responded the other with stark disbelief.&nbsp; “Tānemahuta is the Polynesian god of light and land.&nbsp; Volcanic sacrifice is Pele.&nbsp; Why would Tānemahuta want the volcano to erupt?”<br><br>“Duh!” answered the first.&nbsp; “Climate change.&nbsp; More lava means more land, and-“ <br><br>Unless the group followed, the two were moving out of earshot, with the wind and rain making it harder to hear.<br><br>It’s not hard to find a safe and dry place.&nbsp; Not far from the beach are a few tables, each enveloped by an oversized umbrella.&nbsp; On sunny days, it wasn’t common to find these tables crowded and rapidly claimed, but few people were interested in sitting outside in the rain, even under shade.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>09-09-2022, 04:45:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103 - Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Numbers and equations and dividing by pie that couldn't be eaten almost had Clio folding the desk into a bed to escape but she held on. So much trouble would have been caused by doing that. The eventual dismissal from class almost earned a cheer as she gathered up her things although her want to bolt is hampered by Luke's obviously needing to talk and in a quiet fashion too.<br><br>Namira's question about the scooby gang drew a bark of laughter from her, grin curling her lips as she reached out and poked the other girl's side. "You certainly have daphne's 'tude well in hand at least."<br><br>"Lots of empty spots. Good day for trading tales." Spinning around to walk backwards as she talked with the others she wasn't bothered by the rain and stepped right out into it moving towards one of the empty tables. "Why do so many people jump straight to ritual sacrifice being behind something? Anyways. Things happened the other day? Beyond the crazy guy making a fuss about Namy?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>09-09-2022, 16:46:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira didn't quite manage to smother a squeak when Clio poked her in the ribs, twisting away and frowning at the offending poker as her cheeks gained a dusting of pink.&nbsp; Stupid sexy lady, discovering a ticklish spot!&nbsp; She'd have to be careful around this one.<br><br>"You're lucky Daphne turned into more of a character than a damsel in distress, otherwise I might be insulted by the comparison," she huffed, sweeping her hair back over one shoulder with a flick of one hand.&nbsp; "Namy?"&nbsp; She could only assume she'd just been given a nickname.&nbsp; "Yes, beyond my issues with a certain someone regarding my personal life, I have discovered a few... unsettling things."&nbsp; Once they'd all claimed a spot she informed them about all the missing people that had been students of the school, including all the young women connected to Gil, and the most recent disappearance of a Donna and how she'd discovered a message from someone named Jamie Harrington.&nbsp; <br><br>"When I had a little more time outside of class, I was going to find this Jamie and talk to her."&nbsp; She was frowning again, arms crossed beneath her breasts as she stared in the direction of Honolulu, where seemingly everyone had vanished.&nbsp; Or, at least, a majority of them had.&nbsp; "The fact that this Gil G. 'Amish' has ties to so many of the women that vanished also disturbs me and makes that bullet I dodged seem just a little more dangerous."&nbsp; This said while she touched the amulet she wore around her neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-09-2022, 21:30:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"That .. kinda ties .. maybe .. with what I heard as well," Luke nodded along as he digested Namira's info. "I was at the beach where a lot of folks seem to like to hang out, Onogoro-Jima I think it's called, and we got an angry visit by Zoidberg and friends. Some water dragon said a scion of Sun Wukong had stolen a staff from his bosses palace, and he was prepared to cause all kinds of shit til it got given back." He glanced around before continuing. "I thought our panty thief might have been responsible, but wrong parentage, so we may have another supernatural thief around."<br><br>"Anyways, I managed to keep the crabs busy til some of the staff turned up, and Doctor Cheng basically bitch slapped the dragon by threatening to sick Heaven on him, so he made lots of hot air and then left. Thankfully no one got hurt too badly, and the doc can heal with her touch, which I have to say is a real handy talent to have. Her mom is Chang'e apparently. Anyways, when we were talking after things calmed down, us and Shaniqua the lifeguard, she said something about students from here going missing when they left the island went to Honolulu. The way she said it, it sounded like it was more than an isolated incident. Higher than maybe what should be happening, and she hoped some heros might go look into it. Taken with what you mentioned, and the fact that Hitomi didn't come back from the big island either .." he let his words trail off.<br><br>"I don't know, but something strikes me as real wrong around here. Or at least there."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>10-09-2022, 03:09:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the Bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD had woken up late. She'd thrown on some clothes and had run through campus, trying to make it to class.&nbsp; She had told herself that this time would be different.&nbsp; She was going to try to succeed.&nbsp; She wasn't dumb, she was just... easily distracted!&nbsp; And appereantly a heavy enough sleeper that her alarm clock hadn't even phased her.&nbsp; Maybe she'd mistaken it for the thunder last night?&nbsp; She'd always been unusually calmed by thunder.<br><br>She came around the corner and ran into the others, "Oh shit!"&nbsp; She said, looking like a disaster.&nbsp; "Did I miss class?&nbsp; All of it?!"&nbsp; She looked grief stricken as she came upon them.&nbsp; Her hair was a mess and she still wore her sleeping T-shirt that hung over her body like a tent.&nbsp; She smacked her forhead and scrunched her face in frustration.<br><br>"Can I borrow notes from someone?"&nbsp; She begged.&nbsp; "Clio?&nbsp; You're a brainiac.&nbsp; I bet you took great notes, right?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-09-2022, 18:07:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Luke shook his head as JD arrived and listened to her words. <em>Sounds like she missed everything</em> he thought. "Class notes are taking second place right now," he said. "There's more worrying stuff going on."<br><br>"TL;DR, it sounds like students from here are going missing when they're off the island. There's definitely some supernatural shenanigans going on, but how many of them are related to that, we don't know. Some at least are connected to someone Namira crossed paths with."<br><br>He paused and then gave a somewhat guilty grin. "And there's a slight chance I might have pissed off a dragon enough it might try to attack me on the ferry if I go to leave the island. Though probably not. It's likely already in trouble enough with it's superiors it probably won't want to escalate things .. I hope," he added, almost as an afterthought.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>11-09-2022, 18:22:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the Bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD nodded attentively to Luke as he summed up the situation.&nbsp; She raised an eyebrow at the mention of a dragon.&nbsp; "How did you manage to piss off a dragon?"&nbsp; She asked curiously.&nbsp; She dismissed the idea of danger though with a wave of her hand, "We'll deal that problem if we have to."<br><br>"If folks are missing we could go find them."&nbsp; She agreed.&nbsp; "Maybe we can get extra credit!" She had the sudden realization and reached out and grabbed Luke's arm in startlement, "Oh!&nbsp; And this is the perfect way to show them I am responsible enough to get my shotgun back."<br><br>The rain in the sky didn't bother JD in the slightest.&nbsp; In fact, she kinda liked it.&nbsp; The hazy mistiness that had fallen over the island made her feel at home.&nbsp; Still though, when she thought about the clouds, she knew instinctively that all was not right with them. <br><br>"You know, this weather is pretty strange?"&nbsp; She pointed to a black spot in the sky, she squinted and put her hand over her eyes as if that made her see further.&nbsp; "That's not clouds.&nbsp; Trust me, I know clouds.&nbsp; It's too dark.&nbsp; Ash.&nbsp; Is that volcano active?"&nbsp; &nbsp;The poetry of the moment struck her.&nbsp; "Water, air, fire and earth all melding together."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-09-2022, 18:35:57</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>Outside near the beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>The more JD watched the rain, the more certain she was: something was off about it, but not something that a person could easily describe.&nbsp; Nor was it the fault of the volcano…which was supposed to be extinct, but then, the supernatural had ways of messing with nature in unpredictable ways.<br><br>Lightning wasn’t striking the island, but when it struck the ocean, the bolts were more twisted and slanted than usual.&nbsp; It reminded JD of watching two people fight over holding a shotgun while trying to aim at a particular target.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-09-2022, 20:14:01</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Meanwhile, Clio’s thoughts keep buzzing about her lessons from Professor Durgan yesterday, especially about sacrifices.&nbsp; Hephaestus didn’t want people thrown into the volcano to sacrifice them to himself, but other pantheons had things like that.&nbsp; More often, it was Titans, who were often nemeses of the gods.&nbsp; The Theoi cast down such creatures to the depths of Tartarus, but not all pantheons fought them as viciously.&nbsp; Often, the Titans were more forces of nature, more than happy to destroy or corrupt humans, or seeing humanity as chattel more than servants.&nbsp; People who spoke of Mother Earth were actually referring to Gaea, a Titan whose cultists war against and betray the Theoi in deference to her.&nbsp; As Old Redbeard had taught Clio, Gaea would rather everyone gave up all technology altogether to live no better than animals, and many Titans followed that same pattern.&nbsp; Not all, but many.<br><br>That was the problem with human sacrifice: it <em>worked</em> because human life was precious, even if those who would sacrifice innocent people didn’t see humans as valuable.&nbsp; Sacrifices gave power to gods and titans, and a enough sacrifices could certainly cause a dormant volcano to grow more and more, perhaps even erupting.<br><br>Except that the people who lived on this island had a vested interest in keeping that from happening.&nbsp; That meant pitting power against power, like an arm wrestling contest.&nbsp; For all the people that wanted to keep this volcano dormant, <em>someone</em> felt otherwise, and was willing to kill people to force it to happen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-09-2022, 23:39:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"Mostly by making him look incompetent," Luke replied, shrugging slightly. "He turned up trying to shake everyone down with a bunch of giant crabs. I .. kinda flattened a couple of them, and tied up the others long enough that everyone else got away from the beach, and then the doc chewed him out. Said what he was doing was probably without his kings permission, so the fact he didn't manage to do what he set out to do, his troops got their shells kicked, and she threatened to lodge a formal complaint with Heaven, all in all, it's a pretty big loss of face for him."<br><br>He turned to look at the mountain in the distance. "I don't know," he said after a few moments. "That's outside my area of expertise." He cocked his head as he looked at the lightning. "Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't lightning meant to take the shortest path down when it strikes?" He gestured towards the bolts hitting the water. "Unless someone is going fuck those fish in particular, that looks odd to me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 01:27:07</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Namira<br><br>Namira’s phone chimed for what was already an annoying regularity: someone else trying to add her in AllMyFriends.&nbsp; Nobody was even around at the moment; apparently somebody had seen her, found her name, and sent her a friend request without so much as making himself known.&nbsp; This was a Billy Maxwell, listed as being the head of Onogoro-Jima’s Hacktastica group.&nbsp; Total geek, definitely no shot at getting a date, but such was the price of hawtness that those beneath her would keep sending requests.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 03:05:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira frowned at the clouds that weren't clouds, blinking in surprise when lightning began striking the ocean.&nbsp; What on earth was even going on?&nbsp; Then she groaned as her phone chirped at her, frown deepening as she saw who it was.&nbsp; She almost immediately denied it, but hesitated when she considered her options.&nbsp; As long as she kept him at arms length, strung him along, she could put his nerd skills to use.&nbsp; She reluctantly accepted the friend request, at least able to admit this Billy Maxwell had some balls for daring to send her a request in the first place.&nbsp; Maybe he'd prove useful to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 03:22:35</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Namira<br><br>Adding him showed the members of the entire club, and sure enough, Hitomi Kisaragi was listed.&nbsp; She was even online and listed as Available for texts and audio or video calls, although one would need to send her a friend request as well.<br><br>Billy Maxwell sent a text as soon as he got the invite:<br><br><hr> <br>Hi.&nbsp; First, sorry about this out of the blue.&nbsp; I lost a bet.&nbsp; Would you like to go out with me?&nbsp; I would really like to go, but, the bet was to ask you.&nbsp; My friends are weird.<br><hr>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 03:26:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira narrowed her eyes as she saw Hitomi's name, looking towards the others before waving at them to get their attention.<br><br>"Hey, I know the sky fighting the sea is super interesting and stuff, but look at this!"&nbsp; She held up her phone briefly before responding to the text.&nbsp; After shooting a friend request to Hitomi, just in case.<br><br><hr><br>And here I thought it was because you had the balls to take your best shot.&nbsp; How boring.&nbsp; So, you and your club are all about computers, right?&nbsp; I'm actually in some classes with Hitomi Kisaragi.&nbsp; Also, yes, your friends are weird alright.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 03:46:51</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Hitomi’s profile was riddled with game stuff, but a few things were very easy to check.&nbsp; Her relationship status had recently been changed to “Dating” with Gilbert Garfield as the person in question.&nbsp; She was also currently playing Hacktastica, but she managed to get out a quick text.<br><br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt">Hey.&nbsp; How much did I miss in class today?&nbsp; Can we audio call?<tt class="bbc_tt"><br></tt></tt><hr><br>Billy Maxwell, however, just sent one text message.<br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt">Sorry for bothering you.</tt><br><hr>Seconds later, he’d defriended her.<br><br><hr><strong>OOC:</strong> Sorry for the rapid speed post between Crensler and me, but I figured there wasn’t much for others to do in the speedy interaction but wait for Namira to respond, so better to let it move forward.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>12-09-2022, 04:17:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira frowned again at Billy's response to her text, something in her belly twisting in an uncomfortable fashion.&nbsp; It wasn't something she had any experience with, but even if she had no idea what, exactly, she was feeling right now she could tell she hated it.&nbsp; She tried to her best to shake it off, moving to respond to Hitomi's text, disturbed to see that she was dating Gil, of all people, now.&nbsp; A very recent change, as a matter of fact.<br><br><hr><br>You missed the entire class, so a fair bit, but that's your call I guess.&nbsp; And yeah, you can say hi to everyone while we're at it.<br><br><hr><br>"I'm about to get on a video call with Hitomi," she informed the others.&nbsp; "And hey, look at this; her relationship status changed to show she's hooked up with that asshat Gil."&nbsp; She raised an eyebrow.&nbsp; "Nothing troubling there, right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>13-09-2022, 03:24:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103 - Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio flopped down not on one of the seats but the covered table itself, feet idly swinging as she gave Namira a teasing smirk. "The entire scooby cast spends as much time as damsel's in distress as big heros. Hell Shaggy and Scooby's cowardice is well known." <br><br>The kicking of her feet slowed and her lips curled into a frown as Namira and Luke both revealed their information. Fingers drum against the table before a sigh slips from her. "So that creepy guy that started spouting all the crap about you is tied to a bunch of lasses that went poof. And. Someone's pissed off an underwater group by stealing from them... Wonderful."<br><br>JD's barging in and all a flustered drew a snicker from her, head tilting and an eyebrow raising. "Now lassie what'cha doin' thinkin' I be some grand scholar?" Luke's words though quickly calm her teasing and she gives a small nod. "Not sure the school offers extra credit for acting out the part of a private eye. And wasn't your shotgun taken because you WEREN'T responsible enough?"<br><br>JD pointing out the ash and then turning to poetry brought a frown to her lips as she sat up and focused on the distance. "... bad omens. If the volcano is waking that's a lot of sacrifices needed." Tilting her head down she hums, fingers idly tracing random markings on the table. "Might be why the teachers are having trouble? To busy trying to counter the growing power... I'd say it's hogwash but... way to much going on."<br><br>Glancing at the phone distracted Namira she starts reaching out for the woman's ribs only to pause as she informs them about the video call. "Too much troubling. It's either one hell of a coincidence or he might be part of the feeding... can we call people piranhas?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>13-09-2022, 05:41:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Saved by the Bell<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>The sound of JD's knuckles cracking vaguely sounded of thunder as she popped her fingers and then her neck. "Well, I think there's only one thing to do go show them how responsible I am!&nbsp; And by that, I mean go climb up that volcano!"&nbsp; She said as she stared towards the smoking mountain.&nbsp; When Namira said how she had a line on Hitomi, though, she turned her attention back to her.<br><br>JD stepped forward and put her head next to Namira's looking over shoulder at the messages. She avoided the nagging question of whether there were any nudes on the phone and focused on the task at hand, "Maybe tell her we can meet and get her caught up on notes?&nbsp; That seems like something a nerd like her would care about."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>13-09-2022, 20:32:37</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Hitomi’s voice popped up for everyone to hear, but there was also various keyboard and mouse clicking, and she sounded distracted.<br><br>“Hey.”&nbsp; Some degree of shame and embarrassment caught in her tone, as if expecting to get teased and trying to get ready for it.&nbsp; “So, I met this guy, and he took me over to his place, and it’s all the way over on the opposite end of Kiele street so I don’t really have a way back.&nbsp; I guess I just slept in; he was already gone when I came back, and Google says it’s a ten mile walk to the dock.”<br><br>Beyond the embarrassment of the situation, she sounded okay.&nbsp; “This never happens, and I, well…I read through the differential equations chapter, so I think I have everything if that’s all she went over, but…how mad is Professor Shamoon?&nbsp; Did she go over stuff that wasn’t in the book?”<br><br><hr><strong>OOC:</strong> Since I know folks will check but I’m making it up: the last house on Kiele street that’s ten miles from the dock is very easy to find on Google Maps.&nbsp; The house is rather large and expensive beachfront property, some distance off from other houses and fairly secluded by foliage.<br><br><strong>Edit:</strong> Also to clarify: it’s in Honolulu.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 02:25:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Doctor Chengs comment about the students being in more danger off campus had Luke narrowing his eyes when Hitomi said she was so far away. Okay, so maybe it was nothing, but still ..<br><br>The others discussing the volcano being awakened with human sacrifice, well, it sounded like something the script writers on the show might come up with. Master Wu had taught him a few tricks, but that kind of thing was outside of his area of expertise. Still, it was starting to sound more and more likely that he might need to take some precautions of his own. He took his phone out of his pocket and dashed off a quick message home.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">text message</div><div class="spoiler_body"><em>Jian, I need a favour, and I need it fast. Head over to my place, tell my mum I've asked you to fetch me the six demon bag. She'll know what you're asking for, she'll give you a&nbsp; box. I need you to FedEx it to me ASAP. They probably do an overnight service, but if there's anything quicker, do that. Let me know what it cost and I'll send you the money. Don't worry, there's nothing illegal in it. If you have to fill in any kind of declaration form, just write religious material.</em> </div></div> Ok, so that might not have been strictly accurate, but it was close enough.<br><br>"Hey Hitomi," Luke said, moving into range of the phone "Surely there's Ubers or something available over there," he said, keeping his tone deliberately light. "If you forgot to bring any money, I'm sure I can CashApp you enough for a taxi back to the ferry. I don't think the Professor is likely to toss you out, but she was a bit annoyed you weren't back in time for her class. Unless you're in the middle of a raid, maybe wrap up there and log back on when you get back to the dorms?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 02:34:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Namira glanced briefly at JD when the blonde popped up over her shoulder, sighing as her personal space was completely disregarded, again.&nbsp; Still she supposed that was the price she had to pay in this case.&nbsp; She listened to the others, then Hitomi was on the line, confessing what had happened.<br><br>"Wow, and I thought I was bad," she quipped, thinking of how quickly she could sometimes move under similar circumstances.&nbsp; She glanced around, then focused on Luke briefly before another, heavier, sigh escaped her as her shoulders slumped.&nbsp; "I... I have a car," she reluctantly admitted.&nbsp; "I can ride the ferry and pick her up."&nbsp; She looked away, lips twisting into a small grimace.&nbsp; "She wouldn't even have to chip in for gas."&nbsp; Something of interest she'd noted about her new ride was the fact the fuel gauge never moved.&nbsp; Ever.&nbsp; "You guys are lucky I'm so magnanimous."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 03:08:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103 - Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>A snort slipped from Clio at Hitomi's admission and question about the Professor. "She held you up as an example of what students should NOT do. So I'd say you're on her shit list now lass. With a bit of wiggling she scoots back beneath the umbrella before digging out her phone and poking at it, face scrunched up in concentration. "With all that's going on I'd try staying where you know... Huh. Secluded as all fuck. Why would..." <br><br>Stashing her phone once more she hops to her feet and pokes Namira's side. "Names. Get his name from her Namy." With that said she moves into the rain, a loud crack soon sounding out before she comes back with a branch the length of her arm. With quick snaps she strips any extra limbs from it and dumps them on the table and starts pacing back and forth. "People missing... That happening." Her pacing pauses briefly as her gaze turns to the storm before her steps resume, nails moving across the branch shearing strips out of it. "Lots of the missin' folk are tied to that Gil ass. Female an' dating." Teeth worry her lower lip as she paces uncaring of the rain, the branch quickly stripped of bark before an outline of a design is carved into it. "Something is waking the volcano... probably human sacrifice... aztec? Something more local? Wasn't long pork a thing on the islands a while back?"<br><br>Her pacing pauses as she reaches the others and she uses the stick to poke Namira. "If you pick her up... probably better idea then an uber. Anyways. Going with. Even if I have to beat a trailer onto your ride."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 03:25:07</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>“Well, by the time I got there, I’d miss the ferry, which isn’t going to be back until this evening anyway.”&nbsp; More shame filled her tone; she wanted to show how she’d thought things out.&nbsp; “Plus it’s raining.&nbsp; I’m hoping Gil has a boat or something, since by my timeframe, there’s no way he made it back in time either, but people said they saw him there.”<br><br>Hearing about the teacher’s response made her curse herself out in Japoanese; the word “Baka” was commonly enough known.&nbsp; “I’ll make it up to her.&nbsp; And, Namira…”&nbsp; Hitomi took a breath.&nbsp; “I heard that you and Gil don’t get along, and…is it okay if I don’t get involved in taking sides?&nbsp; I’d rather just-“<br><br>Her kind and sympathetic voice was interrupted by a furious but very human tone that Namira had little trouble recognizing, “How the <em>fuck</em> did you get an internet connection going?”&nbsp; Hitomi made a sort of squeak before the connection went dead, and she went offline.<br><br><hr><strong>Location:</strong> Cyberspace<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>The response came through in less than a minute.<br><br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt">Anything for my brother.</tt><br><hr>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 03:32:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"Call me paranoid," Luke said, his voice flat, "But I think it's past time we paid a visit to the big island. I don't know what's happening over there, but it sure as hell ain't good."<br><br>He turned to Namira. "Where are you parked? And how quick can we get to the ferry?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 03:49:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Outside heading to the Ferry!<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD wasted no time chatting!&nbsp; "Oh fuck that!"&nbsp; She yelled as the others as she took off running.&nbsp; She was quite the runner, having spent her childhood running from the LAPD, and her adulthood running as far as she could.&nbsp; She didn't let silly things like pedestrians stop her and hopped over retaining walls and shrubbery to make it down to the docks.<br><br>When she got to the docks, she scanned around for the Ferry, hoping that she could find it here in the dock and hoping that she could talk the crew into being cooperative... one way or another!
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 03:54:16</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Outside in the rain &gt; Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br>And so the group decided as one to head off to the dock, running through the rain in the limited visibility.&nbsp; Within sight of the dock, lightning flashed, momentarily blinding the group, and each of the Scions lost sight of the others…<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location: </strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Taking up the majority of the dock was an honest-to-goodness pirate ship, rebuilt with a massive modern-day engine and a few other parts that allowed it to be run by nothing more than a crew of one.&nbsp; That individual, set up among the steering wheel, was the very tall Captain Redbeard himself, grinning from ear to ear.&nbsp; He gave a tip of his captain’s hat and called to her, “Yar, matey!&nbsp; Welcome board!”<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location: </strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Waiting at the dock, rather than the usual ferry, was a motorboat with a large roof more than big enough to carry horses and vehicles across.&nbsp; It was manned by one man, an incredibly muscular and bearded man with a more than passing resemblance to Kevin Sorbo, dressed casually but for what appeared to be a vest of lion skin.&nbsp; “Need a lift?” he called to her with a friendly smile.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location: </strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Luke<br><br>Luke made it to the dock, but no boat was around.&nbsp; It was hard to tell by sight alone whether he’d missed the ferry, but even moving all the way to the end of the structure showed no ship in sight.<br><br>The dragon didn’t seem to be anywhere near, but that didn’t mean he was going to be left alone.&nbsp; <em>Something</em> jumped from impossibly far away, landing upon the middle of the dock with effortless grace and agility.&nbsp; It was an ugly, bald Rhesus monkey of all things, less than four feet tall.&nbsp; The monkey was adorned in elaborate attire: a golden fillet, a silk skirt, a tiger skin kilt, and leather boots.<br><br>Pulling toothpicks from each ear with each hand, the monkey said, “&lt;Grow,&gt;” in Mandarin, and each toothpick grew to the size of a proper staff.&nbsp; Then he threw one of them to Luke, assuming a defensive stance with his own Ryui Jingu Bang and grinning from ear to ear.&nbsp; One warrior recognized another; Luke had no difficulty in recognizing the desire for a spar, nor that the primate would be happy to initiate the duel if Luke didn’t accept the offer of striking first.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location: </strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Waiting at the edge of the dock, smiling contentedly and holding a large umbrella to keep herself out of the rain, was Mom.&nbsp; She was always dressed impeccably, and today was no exception, even wearing a pendant not too dissimilar from her daughter’s.<br><br>“My pride and joy.”&nbsp; She opened her arms to offer Namira a hug and a kiss for each cheek.&nbsp; “You can’t imagine how many of my children have turned out to be disappointments, either being self-centered brats who can’t be bothered to do anything of use, or pushovers who let douchebags like Gil push them around.”&nbsp; Then she took a breath.&nbsp; “This is going to hurt, and I’m sorry for that, but you’re my girl and I know you can handle it.&nbsp; Let me know when you’re ready.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 04:05:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; At the docks<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD saw the burly man in the boat.&nbsp; On a whim, she decided not to wait for the others.&nbsp; She jumped into the boat, landing with her feet solidly planted on the bottom of the boat, wobbling from the water.&nbsp; She looked at the stranger, "Yeah, listen, sorry buddy, but I'm going to need to take your boat.&nbsp; She pointed her thumb over her shoulder and looked at the man.<br><br>"We can do this the hard way or we can do this the easy way, but either way it's happening.&nbsp; I've got a friend to save!"&nbsp; &nbsp;She felt the need to clarify, "Well, we've only met once, but she is a real smoke-show, so I'm saving her anyway!" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 04:07:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Maman<br><hr><br>"Maman?"&nbsp; To say that Namira was surprised would've been an understatement, but she accepted the hug, returning it tightly before she received a kiss to each cheek.&nbsp; She blushed a little at her mother's praise, only to sigh when she pretty much received confirmation about what she'd theorized ever since learning the truth about the bow.&nbsp; "I... I have so much to ask."&nbsp; She took a deep breath, then let it out in another sigh.&nbsp; "But that'll wait."&nbsp; She did her best to steel herself, looking her mother in the eye.&nbsp; "I'm ready, Maman."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 04:14:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103 - Outside<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's pacing stops and a giggle slips from her as Hitomi's little swear fest although the humor dies off at the mention of Gil's name. And the furious voice plus connection draws a scowl to her face and her fist slamming down against the table. Luke's question takes the words out of her mouth so she simply nods and starts racing after the others. <br><br>The flash of light has her skidding to a stop, hands coming up to rub at her eyes only to find herself alone among the group that had been heading to the docks and a recognized vessel before her. After quickly glancing around she lets a grin curl her lips as she moves up the ramp. "Aye Cap'n! Not quite the pirate way but got a damsel to rescue and what's sounding like a real sick fuck to keelhaul!" She gives one last, confused look towards the dock before moving to the Captain and giving him a tight hug. Once she pulls back she crosses her arms and gives him a stern look, lips twitching as she tries keeping a happy smile down. "I'm guessing this means you know somethin' about what's going on?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 04:31:40</strong>
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				<strong>Location: </strong> On the boat<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Herakles chuckled, starting to take the boat off towards Honolulu.&nbsp; “My destination is the tail end of Kiele Street, but I’ll drive you if you want.&nbsp; Dad sent me.”&nbsp; He gestured up towards the sky, where the lightning storm was getting more intense, even though the roof kept the rain from drenching them.&nbsp; “You probably feel it too; he’s letting his wife use the thunderbolt.”<br><br>Sympathy showed in his eyes as he looked to her.&nbsp; “Your father wanted to be here, but, arguments started, she managed to keep him busy at <em>just</em> the worst time.&nbsp; You can feel it, can’t you?&nbsp; The rain is all wrong.&nbsp; Just like you have such an easy time leading that the headmistress of this place doesn’t want you becoming class president.”<br><br>Whatever it was, the lightning was getting closer, the sound getting sharper.<br>&nbsp;<br>He then turned to the southern sky, looking out to the constellation of Centaurus.&nbsp; “Chiron!” he called out.&nbsp; “I have someone to introduce you to.”&nbsp; It took some time for the stars to shoot down and form an image, slow at first, but taking the form of a centaur made of starlight.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location: </strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Maman just smiled.&nbsp; “We’ll have the fly over to explain.&nbsp; The one thing I will tell you is that I don’t intend to do anything to your father.&nbsp; He’s been good to you, even if he’s getting a little old for my tastes.”&nbsp; She felt certain her daughter would understand, even though most didn’t want to hear talk about their parents in such a way.<br><br>Then she straightened, taking a breath, and began a sharp and strict command in a long dead language.&nbsp; Namira felt it more than she had a choice in the matter; her mother commanded her to take her place among the Annuna, and she had no choice but to obey, whether body, mind, or soul.<br><br>Ishtar waited to give her daughter some time to recover before she took off a necklace of her own, beginning the same extensive command that Namira recognized.&nbsp; Rather than a car, it took the shape of a sort of…boat?&nbsp; Bow?&nbsp; Something she could straddle to fly through the air, hovering and waiting for her daughter.&nbsp; Then she repeated the command more slowly with a gesture to her daughter’s necklace.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Old Redbeard just smiled, hugging her back, then pressing a button that ignited the thrusters and sending them sailing off at power speed towards the right direction.&nbsp; “Aye, your dad mentioned that it was time, and offered me the chance to come and see you again.”<br><br>Once they were heading off, he got a little more serious.&nbsp; “Clio, there’s something a little unusual about me, but I think you’re ready now to handle it.”&nbsp; So saying, he took off his eyepatch…and his face transformed.&nbsp; He had always had one eye showing, with the eyepatch always covering the other.&nbsp; Now, he was still as strong and tall as he always was, but the eye…moved on his head, to the very center.&nbsp; “I met your dad because he’s always been good to people like me, and he asked me to help teach you in turn.&nbsp; It’s been an honor and a privilege.”<br><br>Then he gestured towards a large door to head further below.&nbsp; “When you’re ready, it’s time to meet him.&nbsp; I’ll work on getting you to Kiele Street in the meantime, though I can’t actually help beyond that.&nbsp; It’s part of the rules.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 05:04:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Maman<br><hr><br>While it wasn't really something any daughter wanted to hear, Namira found she did understand.&nbsp; Her mother wasn't mortal, so she didn't think like mortals did.&nbsp; Well, she'd always love her dad, even when her mother eventually moved on.&nbsp; Now, however, the time for thinking or understand went away in a blinding flare of pain.&nbsp; Fire in her blood, roaring in her ears, a thousand and one sensations that threatened to overwhelm her.&nbsp; And yet, she didn't break, was not <em>allowed</em> to break, as her mother's command forced her to change.&nbsp; At the same time she felt incredible, like nothing could stop her, as if no one could resist her, and a million other things she couldn't fully fathom.&nbsp; And when she recovered, she looked upon her mother with new eyes, truly understanding everything for the first time.<br><br>"Yes, Maman," she said, not hesitating as she removed her necklace and easily spoke the same words, ending on not a command, but a name.&nbsp; "Maanna!"&nbsp; The Boat of Heaven responded, taking its true shape, allowing her to ride through the heavens just as her mother could.&nbsp; She grinned brightly as she climbed up onto it, feeling a giddy sort of excitement and a thrill of anticipation for what was to follow.&nbsp; "Let's go!"&nbsp; She then shot into the air with a whooping cry of exaltation, not caring a whit for the wind or weather as she rode into the sky.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 05:19:46</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Ishtar just smiled as she led the way, flying off over the waters.&nbsp; It was rapture.<br><br>Speaking with such perfect clarity and cadence that she could be heard easily even over the thunderstorm, her mother explained along the ride, “Now, there’s only so much I’m allowed to do directly.&nbsp; That I can come at all is a testament to your character, as i said before.”&nbsp; She took a breath.&nbsp; “Your nemesis in this case isn’t the reincarnation of Gilgamesh; I keep <em>very</em> careful track of him.&nbsp; Instead, Fate drew in a young sociopath chosen by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanos, who’s a Titan by any reasonable standards.”&nbsp; She flicked the rain in disdain.&nbsp; “Some of your teachers will talk about how Titans can be redeemed or drawn into the pantheon, but…”&nbsp; Ishtar had no time for such foolishness.<br><br>“The other thing is that I heard that that sphinx banished you from the library.”&nbsp; Ishtar was keeping her wrath in check, very unappreciative of her daughter being so scorned.&nbsp; “I would consider stepping in myself if she didn’t make sure you at least got to read the basics.&nbsp; Know that I’m not upset with you; however you choose to handle that is up to you, just like the rest of your life.”&nbsp; Her mother just smiled.&nbsp; “Short of joining the Titans, I can’t imagine I’ll ever stop being proud of you.&nbsp; That you would go to rescue your friend, even on your own if need be, shows you’re worthy.”&nbsp; A darker smile.&nbsp; “But I can definitely make sure you’re ready to put enough holes in his ass that any girl who wants to rimjob him had better be able to play the harmonica.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 14:29:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> The monkey<br><br>It took Luke a moment to adjust from the overwhelming brightness of the lightning flash. "Yep, fuck those fish in particular," he grumbled as he rubbed at his eyes and waited for his vision to clear. The fact that the dock was empty caused a brief growl of annoyance. It took another moment or two to realise that the others were gone, and he shifted his weight onto his back foot. If the dragon had chosen this as the time and place to make his play ..<br><br>That thought slithered to a halt as the monkey landed just ahead of him. Luke had read enough of the classics to recognise that particular garb, and the staffs just sealed it. He gave a deep bow of respect before flicking the staff up from the ground with his foot and catching it in front of him.<br><br>"On any other day, at any other time, I would be honoured beyond words for this meeting," he said formally. "But this day, this time, a young woman lies in mortal danger. My companions and I are racing to save her, so I will ask you once and once alone. Move aside and let me pass."<br><br>He raised the staff into a guard stance. "Or if I must fight my way past you, then when I do, I will claim one use of your cloud to reach the young woman, and prevent anything from befalling her."<br><br>He gave the monkey a silent count of three to respond. If it did not, well, he would not waste further time.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 14:58:04</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Onogoro-Jima Dock<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>The monkey just grinned, and soon enough, the battle began.<br><br>Tian Lei held his own well enough to get a few hits in, demonstrating his knowledge, proving that he was no mere amateur with a weapon.&nbsp; He was not, however, the equal of the Handsome Monkey King.&nbsp; It soon became obvious that the GReat Sage Equal to Heaven was just playing with him, testing him, seeing what he could do.<br><br>After several blows were exchanged, many striking the dock between them and doing more damage to hard wood than one would expect, Sun Wukong began to strike back in turn.&nbsp; With every strike, he gave a command in Mandarin, and part of Tian Lei’s body that was struck became stone.&nbsp; Not stone the way that a Medusa might petrify someone; this was living stone, like how Sun Wukong had started out as stone himself.<br><br>The parts of his body could still move, but he couldn’t speak after his head was struck.&nbsp; That he could still see and breathe was astonishing in and of itself, or…maybe he just didn’t have to breathe.&nbsp; The process was certainly no less excruciating as each part of his body changed, until nothing left of him was flesh.&nbsp; It did nothing to harm or hamper his abilities if one didn’t count the agony of the process; if anything he was better.<br><br>Ultimately, the true loser of the fight was the dock, which wasn’t built to withstand the blows of the Victorious Fighting Buddha nor the added weight of living stone.&nbsp; As the entire dock started collapsing around them, Sun Wukong grabbed Tian Lei and <em>jumped</em> in his famous cloud somersault.<br><br>Common knowledge stated that his jumping limit was 108,000 li, but that kind of distance was difficult for the human mind to visualize.&nbsp; The circumference of the Earth itself was only 80,150 li.&nbsp; With the Clever Stone Monkey taking them westward, Sun Wukong got a very brief look at Heaven from above, with China farther yet below.&nbsp; Then Sun Wukong jumped again and continued further up, off of a satellite, off of an asteroid, and again and again the impossible distance until they landed on the moon itself, next to Guanghan Palace.<br><br>The impressive view showed Africa some significant distance away, but through the stone, Tian Lei felt only a gentle chill.&nbsp; That he should be dead in space was academic, especially without a spacesuit, yet he wasn’t.&nbsp; “Holy Goddess Chang’e,” Sun Wukong called when on the lunar surface.&nbsp; “You still owe me for sparing your servant the Jade Rabbit.&nbsp; Teach my son!”&nbsp; With that, he leapt once more to bounce from asteroid to asteroid and return to Earth.<br><br>An astonishingly beautiful Han Chinese woman wearing billowing traditional robes rushed out from the castle as best she could to scream, “I have already repaid-“ but he was already gone.&nbsp; Sighing, she looked to Luke, then smiled.&nbsp; “Oh!&nbsp; Tian Lei!&nbsp; I got your incense.”&nbsp; Giving a formal bow, she explained, “I’ll send you back to Kiele street when your friends get there.&nbsp; For now, let’s get all that excess stone off of you.”&nbsp; She gestured to welcome him into the palace.<br><br>If he followed, she would take him to her great mortar and pestle, using it to grind off the rock from his body until flesh returned to…not normal, something better.&nbsp; Once more he could speak, and it seemed the moon itself was somehow set up to allow for breathing so that guests could survive. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 21:19:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On a boat motherfucker<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD didn't give the guy much mind at first.&nbsp; She focused on pushing levers and turning wheels until the boat was moving in the direction she needed it to go.&nbsp; She had a mission to do, and when JD set her mind to accomplish something, there was very little that could distract her or dissuade her.&nbsp; Still though, when someone began pulling stars from the sky, one had to pay attention.<br><br>"Look, I'm not sure who your <em>dad</em> is but <em>my</em> dad is some deadbeat from Anaheim."&nbsp; She said with wry contempt.&nbsp; &nbsp;When he brought up the way the storm seemed wrong, JD stared at it and knew what he meant.&nbsp; She could feel it on the wind and knew he was right.&nbsp; &nbsp;When then the Centaur appeared she was gobsmacked, not to mention squeezed by how much bulk the horse-sized man took up!<br><br>She crossed her arms, "Well, whoever this 'dad' is you can tell him I'm just find on my own, thank you very much!"&nbsp; She said to the man who had yet to introduce himself.<br><br>"Look, Byron, or Chiron, or whatever your name is:&nbsp; I've got a job to do.&nbsp; The two of you are welcome to come along for the ride and pitch me on whatever it is you're selling on the way."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-09-2022, 23:44:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>When the dock collapsed and the two of them flew into the air, the thought that crossed Luke's mind was <em>I wonder how much trouble I'm going to get into for that?</em> His second thoughts mused that after being transmuted into stone while fighting the Great Sage himself, the dock was likely to be the least of his worries.<br><br>By the time Chang'e has restored his body to something approaching what it had been, his thoughts were somewhat closer to normal as well. He gave her a deep and respectful bow, before speaking. "Thank you for everything. I am still trying to adjust to, well, everything right now." <em>Particularly just who my father is</em>, he added mentally. "And while I would be honoured to speak further with you, there is a young woman in mortal danger. I am hoping that I have been away from the mortal world for less time than it feels to me, otherwise .." he paused for a moment before continuing. "I will deal with otherwise if it becomes necessary."<br><br>"I do not wish to be a poor guest, but might I ask that you send me to Kiele street as soon as possible? Even if my friends have not yet arrived, hopefully I can deal with things there myself now." He gave a small smile. "I think, if you will pardon the phrase, I am no longer the man I used to be."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 00:00:07</strong>
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				<strong>Location: </strong> The motherfucking boat<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Working the boat wasn't overly difficult if one was stubborn and determined enough to just keep fighting with it and force it to work.&nbsp; There wasn't a lot that she had to worry about crashing into at sea while going through trial and error.&nbsp; Soon it was up and running at speed.<br><br>Herakles just smiled at her hatred for her father, understanding completely.&nbsp; "Oh, <em>believe</em> me that I'm not going to convince you otherwise.&nbsp; It's just time for you to know who he is."&nbsp; He gave a nod, then gestured to a particular button.&nbsp; "That's the autopilot.&nbsp; Hit that and it'll drive itself; we have the better part of an hour before we reach your destination."&nbsp; With that, he moved off elsewhere to go fetch something.<br><br>Chiron, for his part, just smiled.&nbsp; There was wisdom the way the Theoi traditionally envisioned it; Athena was renowned for her wisdom, even though she was vicious enough to curse someone for beating her in a weaving contest.&nbsp; Chiron was beyond such things.&nbsp; He showed understanding through compassion and kindness, a far more rare and precious commodity.&nbsp; Damien had that on his good days; this centaur was born to it as innately as JD was a natural leader.&nbsp; "First, let me give condolences on behalf of Damien.&nbsp; He wants to be here, but boats and islands are not his forte.&nbsp; If you like, I can pass on a message for him, unless you'd rather just call him later.&nbsp; You can call upon me by calling to my constellation."<br><br>The storm rocked the boat all the more at speed, but having four legs made it that much easier to stay steady.&nbsp; "Let me tell you about your father, then.&nbsp; His own father wanted to eat him, and all his mother could do was keep him safe and let his father believe that the task had been completed.&nbsp; He was forced to raise himself, and it hardened him in ways that most people can't understand.&nbsp; I think the common American saying is 'one tough motherfucker.'"<br><br>A lightning bolt got a little too close, momentarily distracting him, and he frowned as he continued the explanation.&nbsp; "Most people see him as a sort of deadbeat dad, who falls in love at the drop of a hat and doesn't stick around."&nbsp; Sympathy showed in his eyes.&nbsp; "I like to think the reality is that there's just too much love in his heart to stay on any one person.&nbsp; We understand polyamory now in a way that wasn't always as well known, and the married the woman he did to spare her the shame, because he loved her so badly, even though it ended up making both of them miserable."<br><br>Based on the look in his eyes, he felt that at least a few of those qualities belonged to JD as well.&nbsp; "When you've been forced to fend for yourself for so long, it can be hard to open up.&nbsp; It can be hard to understand and recognize that the pain of others can't be as easily dismissed by others as you've learned to do over so much time.&nbsp; It's something that one can learn to do: help others push through their own trauma."<br><br>Herakles had been back for a bit with a bag, but he gave the other two some chance to discuss before interrupting the conversation.&nbsp; "I have a couple things for you," he said, first offering her a vest, and then the shotgun that Sarge had taken.&nbsp; "Now, first thing you need to know: Sarge is <em>pissed</em>," he explained.&nbsp; "She wanted to take this away.&nbsp; Circumstances require you to have it, as you come into your own, as you prove that you're able to step up and forge your own path in ways you never have before.&nbsp; As much as she understands that, she's not happy that you get to show you need it and have that be that.&nbsp; My suggestion would be to try to make recompense, because she'll find other ways to make your life miserable."&nbsp; It was his own turn to show sympathy.&nbsp; "Sarge is Chosen by Athena, and even if it's not a blood relation, the two certainly take after each other."<br><br>Then he gave a bow, “Oh, but where are my manners?&nbsp; I’m Herakles, and a pleasure to meet you.&nbsp; If you haven’t heard of me, you’ve heard of my father, Zeus.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 00:37:57</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Chang'e gave a warm smile of understanding, so glad to see his compassion.&nbsp; "This is a little difficult to understand, but I'll do my best," she said.&nbsp; "Onogoro-Jima Island is very slightly separated from reality.&nbsp; Not completely, and it's very easy for anyone divine or even approaching it to figure out ways to pass onto it.&nbsp; You may have noticed that Kyle of the Fairwinds Ferry has a large Raidho on the back of his ship, which is the Norse way to enter."&nbsp; None of this was made common knowledge around the school, but Luke may well have noticed a few issues and things that didn't quite make sense, such as cell phone reception not following the usual patterns until on the island proper.<br><br>"The Visitation, certainly, is as intimate an experience as being born and dying.&nbsp; It just can't happen with your friends present, and it happens outside traditional time and space, so the two have very peculiar methods of playing off each other, even without the usual problems of multi-pantheon interactions.&nbsp; I-"<br><br>"Holy Goddess Chang'e!"&nbsp; The Jade Rabbit hopped up and over, giving her a formal bow.&nbsp; Then, distracted, she looked to Luke.&nbsp; "Is this Tian Lei?&nbsp; No one told me how handsome he is."<br><br>Chang'e gently chided, "Business before pleasure.&nbsp; You have news?"<br><br>The Jade Rabbit nodded to Chang'e.&nbsp; "A visitor has requested to be a part of the Visitation, and all the paperwork has already been filled out."<br><br>When the Jade Rabbit offered the paperwork, Chang'e skimmed it over before adding her seal of approval, then looked to Luke.&nbsp; "If I sent you now, you wouldn't actually arrive until your friends did.&nbsp; You might be on the beach, but any attempts to enter or rescue Hitomi would leave you with no more time than if you waited."&nbsp; She smiled her reassurance that everything would be fine as she returned the paperwork.&nbsp; "And if it helps to know, he won't actually try to sacrifice her until sunset."<br><br>With everything set, smoke coiled and formed in the...air?&nbsp; Was there air here, or was he only breathing from magic?&nbsp; Nonetheless, the shape took the form of Wu, nearly insubstantial yet still holding the gift of the package sent by Jian.&nbsp; The mail couldn't possibly have delivered it already, and yet, there it was, already sealed up and sent over by his sworn brother.&nbsp; There was no way that could have happened yet, leading credence to Chang'e's attempt to explain how time was funny at the moment and there was no real rush.<br><br>"I'm proud of you, my boy," Wu said with a warm smile, giving the package to Tian Lei before offering Chang'e the reverent bow a goddess deserves.&nbsp; He didn't ask whether Luke remembered how to call upon him as an ancestor spirit; Wu had too much faith in him to imagine he'd forget.<br><br>"While I still have a chance," Chang'e offered to Luke, "I wanted to make you an offer."&nbsp; She pulled a lucky rabbit's foot pendant from a pocket, showing it to him.&nbsp; "I have <em>already</em> repaid your father, but I have few warriors at my disposal.&nbsp; You've met Lin; she's a healer, not a fighter, and while the two aren't incongruous by any means, I have use of a man who's good with a staff."<br><br>The Jade Rabbit just grinned at a joke that didn't occur to Chang'e or Wu.<br><br>"If you agree," Chang'e offered, "I'll offer you this, and with it the power to bend the power of the moon and Fate to your whims.&nbsp; In return, I want to be able to call upon you for a task when the sun aligns with the world and the Earth sees the moon in its full glory.&nbsp; The wayward panty raider is hardly the full extent of the ghosts, devils, monsters, and other types of beings that require Heaven's attention in one way or another.&nbsp; I don't ask that you kill them; it is enough if you ensure that they follow the proper way."<br><br>That reminded Wu of something, and he gave a bow in request to speak before Chang'e permitted with a gesture.&nbsp; "I've been keeping tabs on Pangxie Daolong, the dragon you met yesterday.&nbsp; Such was his failure that he didn't even recognize that he'd met the son of Sun Wukong, and Ao Guang stripped him of all rank.&nbsp; Rumors state that he's looked into the service of other titans, many of whom are outside the Shen and irredeemable.&nbsp; Eventually, he'll learn your true identity, if he hasn't already."&nbsp; He gave a small smile.&nbsp; "Thankfully, his competence is lacking in many areas, though I'd worry about a direct combat confrontation."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 02:03:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> In the air<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Maman<br><hr><br>Again, Namira found herself blushing at the praise, but also, this time, something in her stomach twisted and she found herself thinking about how she'd responded to that nerd who had only sent her a message on a dare.&nbsp; She grimaced and ducked her head briefly, not sure she fully deserved that praise.&nbsp; Did she have to... apologize?&nbsp; Ugh, she <em>hated</em> giving apologies!&nbsp; Still, maybe this time, just perhaps she owed someone one.&nbsp; She didn't have to like it, though.&nbsp; Right now, however, there were more important things to focus on.<br><br>"That's good," she commented about Gilgamesh, glad there wasn't some millennia old grudge going on here or something.&nbsp; "Last thing I need is that on top of everything else I'm going to have to deal with."&nbsp; She frowned slightly.&nbsp; "So he's sacrificing people to this 'goddess'?&nbsp; Ugh, I knew there was something wrong with that guy."&nbsp; Bullet dodged, indeed.&nbsp; "No, no, Maman, it's okay.&nbsp; I kind of promised not to be loud and immediately failed two seconds later."&nbsp; It was nice to hear that her mother was willing to go to bat for her, though.&nbsp; "Oh my god, Maman, that was awful!"&nbsp; She exclaimed with a bell-like laugh, the image of some rando blowing a tune through Gil's butt too much.&nbsp; "Besides, I have a much better target than his ass~"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 02:08:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Don't you ever forget<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD listened to all of this with confusion.&nbsp; When the lightning bolt came and nearly struck the boat, she veered it to one side and nearly lost her hat.&nbsp; It took her a second to grab it and yank it back on her head.&nbsp; Heracles and the Centaur seemed barely phased the lightning bolt. <br><br>With the boat back on course, she finally closed her mouth and tried to absorb all they'd said.&nbsp; "Wait, you're telling me my dad was a god?"&nbsp; She said, hardly believing it.&nbsp; Herakles' sugar coating didn't change the fact that he hadn't been around at all for the last nineteen years of her life. "Ya know for a god of strength, you're a really touchy-feely kind of guy."&nbsp; She said in pure surprise.<br><br>When he handed her shotgun, she opened up the chamber to make sure it still had her little lightning bolt jammed inside.&nbsp; Satisfied that it was ready to roll, she cocked it and slung it over her shoulder.&nbsp; "I'll send her an apology card when we get back to the island,"&nbsp; she said about Sarge.&nbsp; "Dear Sarge, Family's a Bitch, - JD"&nbsp; She said with a wry tone.<br><br>She looked up at the sky where the Volcano and the Storm roiled overhead.&nbsp; "Do you know what's going on with all that?"&nbsp; She asked him, gesturing up at the clouds.&nbsp; "You said it was weird, but I think you know more then you're letting on, buddy."&nbsp; She got behind the wheel again and corrected course after the wind pushed the little boat nearly off course once again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 03:35:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's head tilts at Redbeard's reply to her question before confusion scrunches up her face. "My... dad?" She stayed quiet as the Captain set course and got everything setup before perking up as he approached and revealed the patch was fake. She just stared at the cyclops for a moment before a giggle slips from her. "Well... looks like no one won the bet about which of your stories was true on how you lost the eye." And then the conversation turns to her dad once more, including the fact that he was on the boat. "So... He's..." She glances towards the door before shaking her head, hands coming up to slap against her cheeks. Stepping up to Redbeard again she wraps him up in a tight hug before slowly letting go. "Your stories were always neat and your lessons even more so. Thank you for teaching me."<br><br>She glances towards the door before taking a deep breath and offering the Cyclops a small smile. "Time to bite the bullet and meet him huh?" Turning she heads to the door, only pausing once her hands on it. "Rules... bunch of strange things going on then. Thank you for the lift." With another deep breath she opens the door and steps in seeking out her father. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 03:41:41</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> On one of the Boats of Heaven<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Maman saw Namira's response and showed sympathy.&nbsp; "Part of the way the world changes," she said, "is how the roles of heroes have changed.&nbsp; You've read the Epic of Gilgamesh; he was a brutal tyrant who foolishly tried to defeat death.&nbsp; Humans reject stories more and more as they don't like them; they have their own ideas of what feels properly heroic."&nbsp; The topic annoyed her, but she recognized the truth of it.&nbsp; "Plenty of modern-day tales have women who are supposed to be strong and powerful but just come across as idiotic and petty, especially alongside their male superhero counterparts."&nbsp; She wasn't sure she could explain, and for a few moments, she was silent.<br><br>"Basically, recognize that a woman has a harder time just bulldozing a douchebag's house and be seen as the true hero of the story, unless he's a monster enough to deserve it.&nbsp; Humans make the stories, Fate has its own part to play, and we all have guesses about how it works.&nbsp; The more you do, the more you act, the more your story and legend grows, and the more Fate expects you to stick to that role."<br><br>She wasn't sure she was helping make things make sense, and she offered, "If you have specific questions, stand upon the shoreline and command one of the Apkallu to come.&nbsp; They're listed as the Seven Sages, so you'll remember their names, and they're still known today.&nbsp; Work well enough with one and you might build a relationship over time."&nbsp; She was no more a scholar than her daughter was.<br><br>"Here are the two things that are important, if you want a lesson for proper behavior."&nbsp; She looked to Namira with affection.&nbsp; "Let's call them Authority and Benefice, because the words are the same enough in French."&nbsp; Ishtar smiled.&nbsp; "With authority, it's important to remember that we are <em>gods</em>.&nbsp; Our stories are so old that the humans have trouble remembering them, and plenty of younger upstarts have claimed spots in the millennia after.&nbsp; It is the very nature of humans that the gods rule over them.&nbsp; When the gods adopt a 'wait and see' approach, you end up with a complete mess, as you can see how things are with China."&nbsp; She gestured a dismissal.&nbsp; "I wouldn't suggest making an argument about it with any of the Shen, but the Daoist way tends to be not to make waves or get involved.&nbsp; The Great Cultural Revolution happened to them because they let humans go do whatever they wanted.&nbsp; If you were the type of pathetic crybaby who people like Gilbert abuse, as I mentioned that some of your half-sisters are, I'd never have considered you to become a proper Scion."<br><br>Ishtar continued, "The other, Benefice, is the duty of the ruler to the ruled.&nbsp; You can't elevate humans to the level of gods; it's foolishness even to imagine it.&nbsp; However, it's up to us to help them when they need it.&nbsp; Many others of your half-sisters are self-centered narcissists, and I have little doubt that quite a few would demand human sacrifices.&nbsp; You barely know this girl, and yet you know it's your place to go and save her, because you can.&nbsp; When you face the forces of Tiamat - when you Google her, make sure you get the proper version and not the D&amp;D bullshit - you'll be the same way.&nbsp; Those two virtues are the essence of greatness, and not everything you do will uphold them, but so long as you never abandon them, do what your heart tells you is right."<br><br>She grinned at her daughter's laughter, and responded to the mention of the target by pointing westward by northwestward.&nbsp; "The Mauna Kea Observatory is that way, with a gigantic telescope.&nbsp; You'll need that first if you're aiming for that tiny of a target."<br><br>As they got closer to the island, though the rain still heavily obstructed view, Namira could just barely see a succubus driving a Gugalanna bulldozer, bringing it to the shoreline.&nbsp; "Speaking of authority, I have someone for you to meet.&nbsp; She's already been enrolled in classes at the university; it's possible you've even seen her around in your human form."&nbsp; <br><br>Maman paused for a moment to add, "Don't touch the house yet when we get there, until your friends arrive.&nbsp; Time is a little strange right now, and I admit I don't understand the specifics with how this island works with Visitations, but you won't be able to save Hitomi until all of you are together.&nbsp; Another thing to ask the Apkallu to clarify."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 04:06:33</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Sailing on a boat<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Herakles smiled when she checked over the chamber.&nbsp; "The real gift from your dad is the bolt inside.&nbsp; He wanted you to know you were special, give more hints, try to show you that you were ready."&nbsp; A bit of smirk crossed his features.&nbsp; "Be grateful you didn't have to deal with vipers in your crib as an infant."<br><br>Chiron nodded his concern.&nbsp; "Hera is still an issue.&nbsp; She's been watching Onogoro-Jima Island and was hoping to sew some dragon's teeth to summon forth undead if you ever left the safe parts of the island.&nbsp; Like with Sarge, it may be possible to sate her ire, and it may not."&nbsp; He would offer what help he could, if JD desired it.<br><br>Chiron answered about the rest, "Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanos, has Chosen Gilbert Garfield as a Scion.&nbsp; She wants him to sacrifice humans to the volcano so it will erupt, so the island will grow, which will keep it from being submerged by the rising oceans.&nbsp; At sunset, if he's not stopped, he'll kill Hitomi as another long line of victims.&nbsp; Nor can we help you beyond the ride there: this fight is yours and your friends'.<br><br>Herakles nodded at JD's realization that things were strange, and he moved to the edge of the boat to point at the wicked sky.&nbsp; "Here's the deal.&nbsp; Zeus and Hera are arguing over his thunderbolt, not truly warring the way it'd go in a movie, but an old married couple trying surreptitiously to one-up the other.&nbsp; She's stopping him from being here.&nbsp; Sooner or later, they're going to hit the ship, and what happens then depends on who's in charge.&nbsp; Either way, it's going to fucking hurt.&nbsp; Chiron will be okay because he'll turn back into a constellation, and I've dealt with worse."<br><br>Herakles looked to her with compassion.&nbsp; "Nothing about all this is easy to recognize, but I think you know who your dad is, why you take after him, how he at least claims he cares about you even if you can't see it, just as others you've dealt with have thought you were much more cruel, callous, and incapable of being in love.&nbsp; In a better world, you'd be given more time to come to terms with all this, be able to recognize it for yourself and accept it on your own terms.&nbsp; Fate isn't always kind."&nbsp; He knew, and he sympathized, because he'd gone through what she had as well.<br><br>Herakles' look said that he knew how awful her father could be firsthand, and there was only one realistic way he could feel exactly the same for his own father as she did for hers, how they could be so uncannily identical: if they both shared the same father.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 18:03:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>He hadn't noticed the rune, or at least not consciously recognised it, but settled for a simple nod as Chang'e continued her explanation. The arrival of one of Chang'e's moon rabbits, and calling him handsome got a soft chuckle. He watched quietly as they spoke, wondering what the next surprise was going to be. <br><br>"Sifu!" His voice was an expression of surprise. He gave a bow, when what he wanted to do was embrace the old rascal, but Wu's transparent form told him that that wasn't going to happen. Something within in him whispered that Wu had passed beyond the mortal world, but had chosen to stay for him, rather than take the next steps that he so well deserved.<br><br>Chang'e's voice drew him back to the conversation and he listened to her offer. His lips fought back an inappropriate twitch of amusement at her choice of words, but he gave a solemn nod. "There are many ways to combat unrighteousness in the world. Mine may be the simplest, but I would be happy to lend you what little skill I possess when you need it." He paused for a moment before continuing. "I will spare any who allow me to do so, but I suspect there may be times that whoever I face will not be stopped by anything short of the grave. If I am forced into it, I will do what I must .. but only as a last resort. If you can accept that, then I will aid you as and when I can, and when you ask it of me."<br><br>He winced slightly as Wu told what had happened to the unfortunate dragon and then shook his head. "It is a pity he cannot learn from his mistakes and seeks to compound one with a greater one. If he crosses my path in the future, I will do what is necessary."<br><br>He turned his attention back to Chang'e. "My companions .. when the lightning stuck .. are they safe? And can you tell me anything more of this sacrifice?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2022, 18:56:34</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Wu's smile said the ten thousand words that he would offer had he the opportunity and ease to speak them, and he knew that Lei understood.&nbsp; He'd had years to teach, but his talented pupil's journey was only just truly beginning.&nbsp; When time permitted, when Lei needed him, he would be there.<br><br>Chang'e smiled as she gave him the pendant.&nbsp; "It's a method that few other Pantheons truly understand, and the various myths and legends demonstrate it.&nbsp; The Shen recognize that rehabilitating even the most troublesome and intractable of monsters is not only viable, but can gain valuable allies that will serve Heaven in their own ways.&nbsp; Eventually, the panty stealing child of the Black Wind Bear will fully understand the error of his ways, though he may make some mistakes along the way and require extra diligence and tutelage."&nbsp; Some sorrow showed in her eyes.&nbsp; "Not all are wise enough to understand that, and sometimes their Legends make it impossible as a result.&nbsp; If I thought you'd just slaughter them all out of hand, I'd look elsewhere, but you've been trained well and will consider the variety of options available."<br><br>For Luke's companions, Chang'e explained, "Each Visitation happens with some degree of the consent and direction of the parent involved.&nbsp; The only way something could happen to threaten them would be if..."&nbsp; Chang'e considered, then gestured to the Jade Rabbit.&nbsp; "You know our stories.&nbsp; You know that she attempted to steal the yang of Tang Sanzang."&nbsp; The Jade Rabbit gave a look of complete innocence and slight offense.&nbsp; Chang'e smirked as she continued.&nbsp; "I'm here because your father brought you to me.&nbsp; She's permitted in my presence, and Wu filled out the proper paperwork.&nbsp; Theoretically, she could attempt to do so, but she won't because she knows how badly I would punish her, and thus I vouch for her.&nbsp; I can't see them at the moment, but I would expect that, just as your father pulled his punches in your duel to test your strength and character in combat, their own parents would put them in no further danger than that."&nbsp; It wasn't certainty because other pantheons could be strange and difficult, but she had a hard time imagining such a circumstance.<br><br>Regarding the sacrifice, she explained, "Onogoro-Jima is a bit of a rarity.&nbsp; The name implies it as the island created by the Kami when the divine couple Izanagi and Izanami churned the sea with the Amenonuhoko, the Heavenly Spear.&nbsp; It's moved close enough to Hawaii to be easily accessible by the Atua.&nbsp; Currently, a daughter of Amaterasu is in charge of it, but battles have been fought, cold wars engaged, and at the moment, it's sort of a Casablanca, a place where people who might have battles and disagreements can be at peace.&nbsp; You're wise enough to know that there's far more to a battle than physical prowess and which side can best the other, but ideologies, philosophy, and winning over the humans."&nbsp; She raised her palm in gesture.&nbsp; "There are parts of the world where the son of the Black Wind Bear would never be permitted unless he had already been fully 'brought to heel,' or destroyed utterly."&nbsp; It was easy to tell where Doctor Lin Cheng got more of her gossip-y aspects from, happy to talk about others and give her thoughts.&nbsp; As it was, she was struggling to make sure she stayed on topic as much as possible.<br><br>"With Pele, the Atua attempt to bring someone into the fold who fits the definition of titan by most objective measures and has not truly been redeemed.&nbsp; If we use the Aesir as an analogy, Skadi fits in well with them, but Loki does not, yet he's seen as a god and not a titan.&nbsp; Pele still wants human sacrifices, but because of the conflicted nature of the island, Headmistress Mitsuhama has a much harder time banning the Atua outright, though she rarely admits one of the Teotl."<br><br>She looked to Tian Lei with an expression of friendly advice.&nbsp; "If you defeat Gilbert, I suggest you and your Band speak with Kimo Kanahanui, the island groundskeeper.&nbsp; He's a child of Tānemahuta, and I expect that things will smooth over relatively easily, but such discussions can be important.&nbsp; You can understand how misunderstandings can lead to battles can lead to war, for example, if a Band without Shen decided it necessary to slay a child of Su Dájĭ."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 04:13:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Don't you ever forget<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>The boat lurched again as JD tried to steer it into the wave to avoid getting knocked over.&nbsp; The storm seemed to be getting worse as she went.&nbsp; She grunted as the boat leveled out once again.&nbsp; She turned to Herakles, the man she was now realizing was her brother from another mother.&nbsp; "Fate's never been kind to me before.&nbsp; Why stop now?"<br><br>JD pushed the throttle forward. "Hey, you're a god, right?&nbsp; That means you're not going to need this boat, I assume!"&nbsp; She planned to beach the boat as soon as it hit the shore!&nbsp; She took Herakles words to heart that the storm would hit them, and she braced herself, getting ready for whatever would come, but she wasn't going to stop this boat from getting where it needed to go.&nbsp; Not for nothing.<br><br>"So," She recapped with the two strange visitors.&nbsp; "Go into the mountain, beat up some dork named 'Gilbert.'&nbsp; Maybe punch a volcano.&nbsp; Rescue the girl?&nbsp; Is that about the size of it?"&nbsp; It suddenly occured to her that the two of them could be a big help if they so chose.&nbsp; "Hey, what about you two?&nbsp; Why don't you come with me?&nbsp; We'll make it a family affair.&nbsp; I have no idea where my friends are, or even if they're able to make it to the island!" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 04:45:54</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> A Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Old Redbeard grinned at her response, especially about the bet.&nbsp; “Yar, but Jimmy was closest.”&nbsp; Jimmy had insisted that Redbeard had two good eyes - at worst, maybe one lazy one, but still functional - and that Redbeard only wore the patch so he could act like a pirate.&nbsp; “Some years, I work with the kids of my own father Poseidon.&nbsp; Maybe someday I’ll get to show you the boat <em>he</em> lets me use.”&nbsp; He had talked about sailing a lot, but never a reference to his parentage beyond very vague references to his own father.&nbsp; Even so, he’d definitely enjoyed the change of scenery while he was doing the Ren Faire circuit.<br><br>Hugging her back, he was incredibly strong, but then, so was she.&nbsp; “Don’t lose my number, lass.&nbsp; In many ways, your true journey is just beginning, and I’m sure you’ll have any number of questions.&nbsp; Always remember I’m more than just a pretty face,” he joked, then waved to let her head off.<br><br>Once she was opening the door, Old Redbeard hit a button to start back up a song that Clio had heard quite a few times before, and Old Redbeard merrily sang along.&nbsp; Closing the door would, naturally, cause the music to fade.<br><br>Inside the main area made it clear that the entire structure had been designed for the ease of one individual, right down to the wheelchair ramp installed on the other side that could no doubt be opened up.&nbsp; The entire area was a workshop unto itself, complete with a gigantic forge that was big enough for a human adult to stand in.<br><br>The man in the wheelchair was not handsome by any stretch of the imagination.&nbsp; Clio, thankfully, had developed her mother’s looks.&nbsp; His wheelchair was locked into a restraint system perfectly designed to let him move about on specific grooves and keep him from swaying or being knocked about by the waves of the storm, as perfectly custom designed as the rest of this place.&nbsp; “Clio,” he said warmly, and gave a gentle and affectionate smile.<br><br>Three other things caught her eye in the workshop.&nbsp; First was a hammer that she had only seen before in her dreams.&nbsp; She remembered a man asking her to design the perfect hammer for her needs, though she had some trouble remembering what he looked like.&nbsp; As best Clio could recall, sometimes that man was a winged demon - dreams were funny, and she didn’t recall feeling fear - but he definitely wasn’t the man in the wheelchair before her.<br><br>Second was something that moved, hopping forward from a perch and approaching silently, an animatronic wonder of a cat that made a rhythmic and melodic purring sound.&nbsp; It took her but a few seconds to recognize that it was actually a type of percussion, almost like music, and the cat rushed over next to her to demand affection.<br><br>The third was the easiest yet to recognize.&nbsp; She’d only made the hawk statue just yesterday, and sacrificed it to Hephaestus.&nbsp; Here it was now, on a pedestal of its own, on display like any other great work a parent might show off that their child had made for them.<br><br>"I know you may have a lot of questions," he said with some degree of apology, "but I'm afraid time is limited for now."&nbsp; He gestured to a changing curtain in the corner.&nbsp; "Behind there you'll find a set of dragonscale underwear in your size.&nbsp; It's not comfortable - you can keep it if you want, but you won't need it after this - but I don't want to destroy your things, and I'll need you to step into the forge."<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Ultimately, the cat is your gift to design, so I can drop the percussive purring if you don’t like it, and whatever other changes can be made as you like.&nbsp; I figured I’d just drop it in and you’ll either love it or we’ll edit it out.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 14:57:41</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Herakles just smiled at her request, understanding completely.&nbsp; "No doubt your other friends thought the same thing," he said, "and what usually happens is that other gods give vague references to 'it's against the rules' or such.&nbsp; I tried, though, in my early days, so I can tell you why, especially if you or your friends are curious."<br><br>Herakles looked to the direction of the island with a sorrowful memory.&nbsp; "If I join in the fight, Fate will ensure that other enemies are there and ready on the other side, assuring that the scales stay relatively balanced.&nbsp; With me being a god, that means that a titan will show up on the other side, maybe Pele herself, maybe something else.&nbsp; As Chiron said, you're a tough motherfucker, but you, your friends, Hitomi, Gilbert, and anyone else in the immediate area would die as collateral damage if a full battle was brought to bear.&nbsp; That's not even taking into account the politics of a fight between different pantheons."&nbsp; He looked back to her and met her gaze.&nbsp; "What I can offer, I've already-"<br><br>Then lightning struck far too close to the boat, and Herakles moved over to yell to the clouds as composure finally gave way to fury.&nbsp; "I know what you want from me, Hera!&nbsp; You want me to say the meme!&nbsp; Well, I'm not doing it!"<br><br>Chiron took over the conversation.&nbsp; "Just as you can call to me through your constellation, you can call to your father as well.&nbsp; He'll hear you, wherever in the World you might be, just as your uncle Poseidon has many ships he can lend out, and so on."&nbsp; He smiled with compassion.&nbsp; "Also remember that Fate isn't deliberately out to get you, even though many of its actions and machinations can feel that way.&nbsp; The World wants your stories to be interesting, which often feels like the Chinese curse, but allows you to prove your greatn-"<br><br>Lightning finally struck the boat directly, not just through the boat, but through JD.&nbsp; The pain should have been instantaneous, but it wasn't, with excruciation that went on and on, but not beyond her ability to endure.&nbsp; Her existence lost vision for several moments, but when it came back into play, everything was sharper, somehow, more distinct, every sensation all the stronger.&nbsp; Shore was now easy to see even though the rain hadn't let up entirely.<br><br>The weight left her feet entirely, but the storm was letting up rapidly, leaving her barely wet.&nbsp; The feeling of the air under her wings was exquisite.&nbsp; Wings?&nbsp; Why wasn't she in the water already?<br><br>There was only one thing to say in a situation like this.<br><br>(https://www.pngitem.com/pimgs/m/630-6301861_honk-honk-goose-hd-png-download.png)<br><br>She had enough time to see the constellation swirling back into the sky, but there was no sign of Herakles other than a bull shark swimming away.<br><br>At least one advantage was that, as a goose, she could fly pretty fast.&nbsp; An academic could tell her that a goose traveled at over thirty miles per hour; it was enough to know that the loss of the boat hadn't actually slowed her down all that much.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> JD will revert from being a goose to human again once she (presumably) flies to the shore and lands at the beach in front of his house.&nbsp; Let me know if she does anything else; otherwise, I'll let you know when she shows up, and you're free to either post the journey or rest up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 22:01:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke slipped the pendent over his neck and tucked it beneath his shirt. He nodded as Chang'e spoke of the advantages of rehabilitating demons and other monsters into the service of Heaven. The mention of the son of the Black Wind Demon resulted in a small laugh, which he tried to turn into a cough. "We all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them, we can at least make different ones next time around," he replied. "But perhaps I can offer him the support he needs to keep from making any truly bad ones."<br><br>His eyes widened as he processed the meaning of her words. <em>Did that mean that they were all ..</em> his lips pursed in a silent whistle. <em>Ok, that is definitely something freaky going on.</em><br><br>When she finished speaking, he gave a lazy smile and shook his head. "I do not wish to be impertinent, honoured host, but there is no <strong>if</strong> about it." The staff in his hand flashed into full size in front of him. "There will be no more human sacrifice here so long as I draw breath."<br><br>"He will stand down and submit to the authority of Heaven, and be handed over to the authorities, or he will be stopped and made to pay for his actions."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 22:29:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> In the air<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Maman<br><hr><br>Namira nodded her understanding, the Epic of Gilgamesh fresh in her mind after all.&nbsp; While her mother hadn't exactly been without fault in the situation, Gilgamesh still made his own choices.&nbsp; She honestly felt bad for Enkidu, whose existence had been ended because of the things beyond their control.&nbsp; It was shame, to be honest, but what's done was long since done.<br><br>"Ugh, don't even get me started on modern media," the young Scion grumbled, having gotten quite fed up with how women were being depicted these days.&nbsp; "They think a woman must act like a stereotypical man in order to be strong and it makes me sick."&nbsp; She shrugged.&nbsp; "I don't care if people think I'm unheroic in this case.&nbsp; <em>I</em> know I'm right, so that's all that matters to me at the moment."&nbsp; A person's life was at stake, so the petty opinions of strangers weren't even a secondary concern to her right now.<br><br>"I understand, Maman," Namira assured her, having a feeling she'd be calling on the help of the Apkallu a lot in the near future, needing to understand everything she could so she would be less likely to be caught unprepared when shit inevitably hit the fan again.&nbsp; She then did a lot of nodding, wanting to be clear that she was paying attention as they flew through the air together.&nbsp; The explanation of Benefice, though, had her head lowering a bit as that familiar twisting, nasty feeling in her stomach reared its ugly head again.&nbsp; "I really am gonna have to apologize," she murmured, not realizing she'd spoken out loud before she shook herself and focused once more.&nbsp; <br><br>"I take it Tiamat is a Titan?"&nbsp; She asked for confirmation, though she had a good idea from how she'd been spoken about that this was the case.&nbsp; Then she giggled when mother pointed out where the observatory was and why she'd need it.&nbsp; "I'll keep that in mind, Maman," she assured her mother with a bright grin, already heading in for a landing.&nbsp; "Got it.&nbsp; No bulldozing."&nbsp; Her grin turned into an impish smirk.&nbsp; "Yet."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 22:38:05</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Moon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Chang'e just smiled, all of at his wisdom, his recognition of the similar nature of his friends, and of his insistence that they would defeat Gilbert.&nbsp; Only one of the three topics, however, required her verbal response.&nbsp; "Such is the way of Fate that many individuals form a whole greater than the sum of its parts.&nbsp; Despite all the tales that speak of the lone hero, experience shows us just as it did during the Journey to the West that Fate would rather a collective group rather than a smattering of individuals, and finds ways to make it all come together for a common goal.&nbsp; That you would all find each other was not the machinations of the faculty, but the World ensuring that you would find your proper way, just as you will guide others, both through your actions towards the wayward, and the example you set which others follow."<br><br>Somewhere along the discussion, Wu had disappeared.&nbsp; However, Tian Lei still felt his presence, and would continue to do so, especially when using the exorcist tools.&nbsp; No journey was ever truly made alone, true both in metaphor and otherwise.<br><br>"I think you're ready," she said, and began a dance of tai chi postures to focus her energy and send him forth on the next stage of his journey.&nbsp; The moonlight enveloped and sheltered him, carrying him up and out as a ray that shone and arced back through space, once more offering him a perfect view of China from space and letting him see Heaven in all its glory.&nbsp; Time was impossible to gauge; soon enough, he was set down gently upon the beach, where the storm had recently ended.<br><br>The house was yet some distance away, but well within both his sight and his ability to run.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-09-2022, 22:51:31</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Coming up on Honolulu<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Maman smiled as the daughter came easily into understanding, and the storm started letting up around them by the time they got close enough to the shore to land.&nbsp; "Tiamat is the incarnation of the ocean," she explained.&nbsp; "Not like the way Poseidon is a god who rules over the waters, but the way people speak of Mother Earth.&nbsp; It's common in mythology that titans predate gods but that gods are better, overthrow the titans, and make the world a better place for humans.&nbsp; You can see it very easily in Norse mythology, with Odin creating the whole world out of the giant Ymir, but," she smiled with superiority, "that story comes a lot later in history, doesn't it?"<br><br>She outright grinned as Namira mentioned the bulldozing.&nbsp; "Oh, I never commanded that you not bulldoze, and I wouldn't have sent your servant to fetch the bulldozer only that you not use it."&nbsp; As she landed and commanded the Boat of Heaven back into a necklace, she offered her daughter one more hug and twin cheek kiss.&nbsp; "My last word of advice to you for now is this: Hitomi is in a tunnel beneath the house, not inside.&nbsp; If you do demolish it, you won't harm her."<br><br>Ishtar would wait long enough for Namira's last words before disappearing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 02:09:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave one last bow as he felt himself bathed in the moonlight, and carried off into the stars. An indeterminate amount of time later he felt the sand crunch beneath his feet as the world came back into focus. Ahead of him he could see the house that he knew was their destination. A quick glance left and right showed the others hadn't arrived yet. While there was a part of him that said he should be sprinting for the house, he shook it off. He and the others, they had been brought together for a reason. Perhaps all their talents would be needed before this was through.<br><br>He reached into his pocket and took out his earbuds, slipping one into his left ear and putting the box containing the other back in his pocket. He took his phone out and called up the music app, scrolling through the tracks til he found the one he wanted. A press of the play icon and the <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">strains of electric guitar filled the air</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EWqTym2cQU&amp;ab_channel=acdcVEVO</div></div> for him.<br><br>With a flick of his wrist his staff extended out to its 6 foot fighting length and he rested it across his shoulders, both arms draped over it. Not a particularly threatening pose, but one he knew he could shift from and into a strike in the blink of an eye.<br><br>But for now .. for now he would await the arrival of the others.<br><br>Wait, and watch the house in the distance.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 03:46:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's eyes roll at Jimmy being closest even as a grin curls her lips. "That would be neat. A good pirate ship for you hopefully Cap'n!" The comment about him being more then a pretty face draws a peal of laughter from her. "Oh aye. Ye have a cunning wit sharper then your rapier after all. Yours, Mums, and Gramps all known by heart Cap."<br><br>The music Redbeard started up as she moved through the door drew a giggle from her before the door closed and cut it off. With a bracing breath she stepped into the area, gaze roaming the workspace before locking on the wheelchair bound man. She returns his smile with a small, shy one while her left hand rubs against her right elbow. "... dad." <br><br>Her steps towards him were interrupted by movement as a housecat sized feline of metal approached her while musically purring. Crouching slightly she ran her hands across the cat's head and tweaked it's ears before standing up and moving towards her father once more. Her eyes do widen as she catches sight of a very specific hawk statue but her father's somewhat rushed words have her giving a jerky nod. She pads into the changing curtain and strips before wiggling into the dragonscale garb. As she comes out she's chewing on her lower lip while trying to get the underwear sitting properly. Instead of moving to the forge she stares as her father for but a moment before slipping up to him and wrapping him in a hug. "... it's nice to finally meet you." With a soft smile she turns and moves to the forge and climbs in. "This is going to be bad isn't it... dad?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 03:53:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>The wind picked up JDs wings and she flew instinctively through the storm.&nbsp; The winds buffeted her feathers with so much force that JD was not able to question quite why she had feathers at all.&nbsp; She let her insticts take over though and soon, shockingly soon, she was the storm.&nbsp; The clouds pushed her up as she flapped, and calmed as she glided.&nbsp; Each cloud was at her beck and call and the lightning provided all the light she needed to find her way.<br><br>She honked as she reached the beach and landed near Luke.&nbsp; She was a fine specimen of a goose.&nbsp; Brown, white and black, like the Geese one would see in her old stomping ground of Echo Park.&nbsp; Her black webbed feet flapped in the sand as she landed next to Luke.<br><br>"Honk!"&nbsp; She said with all the clarity she could muster.&nbsp; When he didn't seem to understand her words, she instead flapped her wings forward and buffeted some air towards him hoping that might convey who she truly was. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 04:05:13</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> A Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Dad's eyes showed sympathy, not wanting to make her go through this but recognizing the necessity, and he gladly hugged her back.&nbsp; Even if he'd never showed it directly, he cared.&nbsp; He sent things her way, ensured to the best of his ability that she wouldn't be left alone the same way so many others were.<br><br>"It's going to hurt," he agreed, "but it's not going to kill you.&nbsp; You're strong, you're tough, and I know you can handle this."<br><br>The process was nothing less than excruciating.&nbsp; Her flesh and blood burned, and his great hammer struck her again and again, working over the imperfections that came from being human and reforging her from the raw clay of being flesh and bone into a new masterpiece.&nbsp; It seemed to go on and on, and lesser beings would break from it just as pottery would be shattered by a hammer.&nbsp; The strength of steel allowed it to be heated and beaten into shape, and as much as it pained him to harm his own daughter, he knew it was the only way.&nbsp; Every crafter knew the necessity of forging.<br><br>By the time he was done, he didn't have to turn off the forge.&nbsp; The flames simply stopped harming her, feeling no worse than a hot air dryer against the skin.&nbsp; Everything felt all the more beautiful, exceptional, as one would expect of being reforged anew and made better.&nbsp; Even so, he turned off the flames, and a single tear slipped down his cheek as he looked back to her.&nbsp; "You can get changed again," he said, "but before you do..."<br><br>Wheeling over to the hammer, he picked it up with one hand, using the other hand to work the wheels and offer it to her.&nbsp; "You may remember it from your dreams.&nbsp; I wanted it to be as custom-made for you as possible, so I asked the god Morpheus to get me the designs.&nbsp; You already know that nothing is truly perfect," he smiled, "but you've more than proven yourself to me, time and again, and you're truly exceptional."<br><br><br>He waited until she was behind the curtain to add more.&nbsp; "There's one other thing you should know.&nbsp; My wife - Aphrodite - and I have an understanding.&nbsp; When I catch her cheating, rather than punish her for her nature, I get a 'free pass' to meet someone of my own.&nbsp; That was your mother."&nbsp; A gentle sigh of happier times left his lips.&nbsp; "She won't do anything against you, but her son, Eros, more commonly remembered as Cupid thanks to the Romans...he wants to try to break you.&nbsp; I've tried to reason with him; I don't know if there's anything you can do but let him wear himself out in the attempt.&nbsp; Brianna has no idea."<br><br>"Land ho, Lord Hephaestus!" called Old Redbeard through a speaker, with the song still on the loop.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Honolulu<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD, Luke, Namira<br><br>The others can see the upcoming ship, a pirate vessel with lots of modern-day technological upgrades that shot through the water with a roaring engine, with a red-headed cyclops wearing pirate clothes at the wheel.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 17:14:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>The goose was, admittedly, a bit of a surprise. A fairly minor one, in comparison to everything else that he had just experienced, but in Luke's experience, wild animals didn't generally come up to you except in really unusual circumstances. The circumstances didn't seem the type to send a wild animal looking for help .. no obvious signs of injury, no natural disasters they needed rescuing from, no signs of baby critters in distress. So, what did that leave? <em>Likely not a simple wild animal</em> he thought.<br><br>"Honk!"<br><br><em>That's easy for you to say</em> he thought, with a faint twitch of his lips.<br><br>The buffet of the wings was equally unclear, but he looked around to see if anything on the beach was out of place.<br><br>"Look," he said, turning back to it, "Unless you're trying to tell me little Timmy has fallen down the well, I'm sorry, but I don't speak goose. Are you a messenger from someone? One of the others?" He looked around again, turning a full circle this time, and spotting the ship approaching. He gestured towards it. "Is that what you're trying to tell me? Someone is coming on the ship? A friend? An enemy?"<br><br>"Actually, hold that thought," he told the goose, pulling his phone back out and bringing up his contacts. <em>I need you to do something urgently</em>, he sent to Cheng Xiaoxong. <em>Actually screw urgently, this is drop everything and do it now. You need to get word to either Sarge, Dr Lin Cheng or Kimo Kanahanui. Tell them that a student by the name of Gilbert Garfield is responsible for ongoing disappearances, doing human sacrifice. This has been <strong>confirmed</strong> by Divine information. Repeat <strong>confirmed</strong>. Missing student is at his house on Kiele street, Honolulu. Am going to stop it, along with others. P.S. looks like your dad and mine go waaaaay back. Run like the wind, lives depend on it.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 19:25:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>The process of heating and beating metal into a new shape isn't something Clio had considered from the ingot's perspective. At least till the fire seared through her and the force of her father's hammer began stripping something from her and in a way she was lucky as by the time the pain was too much it had already locked every bit of her body and kept her screams from sounding out. She didn't notice when the flame's kiss stopped burning but their absence and the lack of blows left her shuddering form coherent once more. A strained breath swelled her clenched lungs and her wide eyes seemed to notice so much more within her father's shop.<br><br>Staggering out of the forge she stumbled to a stop as a hammer was held out to her, gaze slowly focusing on her father. Reaching out she didn't grasp the hammer but brushed the tear from his cheek before withdrawing and claiming the offered tool. "... thank you." The mention of Morpheus draws a small giggle from her. "That's what those strange dreams were. Different forms but always the same person questioning me." His mentioning of how she'd proven herself curls her lips in a small smile even as tears pool in her eyes before she leans in and hugs him once more. "I'm glad Father."<br><br>Pulling back and moving behind the curtain she swaps the dragonscale for her clothes, the news of Eros's actions drawing a frown to her lips. "So that's why that happened. I'll have to keep an eye out then. Wonder if he's pulling the same stunts on Aphrodite's children..." She freezes before slowly coming out of the curtain with wide eyes. "Oh... So many family members I've not met... and siblings too?" <br><br>The metal cat pawing at her leg has her scooping it up and settling it on her shoulder before Redbeard's call of land ho comes through. Her grip tightens as she gives a small nod, teeth worrying her lower lip. "Many rules about things. That keep both sides balanced..." With a deep breath she moves to her father to give him one last hug. "Thank you Father. And may my cr..." She cuts herself off with a strangled giggle as she stands up. "No...May I keep making you proud Father."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-09-2022, 19:52:55</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Hephaestus couldn't help but smile as she took everything okay, and he hugged her back.&nbsp; There was so much he wanted to say, but he lacked the words; his wife had always been so much better at demonstrations of affection than he was.&nbsp; At least she understood, though, and he was happy for it.<br><br>His smile just warmed as she mentioned about Morpheus.&nbsp; "Quite a few family members, yes.&nbsp; The half-brother that Professor Durgan taught is in Niflheim now, working on a cold fusion project for humanity.&nbsp; Please let Professor Durgan know that Simon sends his regards and has kept as busy and dutiful as he's promised.&nbsp; If you ever need me, or the rest of our family, though, just call for them.<br><br>As far as Aphrodite's children, Hephaestus considered.&nbsp; "I can try to arrange a meeting for you," he said, hopeful that it would work.&nbsp; "It may take some time."<br><br>At the mention of rules, he thought about how to explain.&nbsp; "As best I can tell, Fate wants a good story," he said.&nbsp; "It wants you to succeed, but it has no interest in making things easy, and will keep you from doing anything <em>too</em> cheesy but lets you take the smart road if you can find it.&nbsp; It keeps your life fun and interesting, which is as much of a hassle as otherwise when you might just want to work, but a crafter who never gets to leave the workshop doesn't make for a fun and interesting story."<br><br>Her saying that she'd keep making him proud made him smile all the more, and he hugged her back, almost reluctant to let her go.&nbsp; "I know you will," he said with love, and ultimately released her as he knew he had to.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> The shoreline of Honolulu<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD, Luke, and Namira if she's close enough to see and hear<br><br>The retrofitted pirate ship turned in on the shoreline, spinning to the side as a huge wheelchair-accessible ramp lowered itself into place down to the sand.&nbsp; Looking over, the cyclops pirate captain pressed a button for the speakers, then called out into a microphone with a friendly wave of greeting, "Avast, ye mateys!"&nbsp; It was quite clear he had no intention of getting off the ship, and there was no sign of any other crew.<br><br>Although he didn't press any of the other buttons on his huge array of controls that kept the ship from needing any sort of crew, Luke's music somehow synched up with the ship to play from the huge speakers.&nbsp; For a moment, he looked confused, then just decided to go with it and danced along to the music.&nbsp; It wasn't as though it was all that weird compared to anything else going on today. <br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cyberspace <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Luke<br><br>Luke gets a Mandarin kanji of affirmation in response, along with a GIF that he probably already had on hand, not wanting to waste time typing out a reply.<br><br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/EA7EA5B9-7AC3-4315-A456-4B3ABC93375B.gif)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 17:32:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's head dips in a nod at the mention of a half brother. "I'll have to make sure and let Professor Durgan know." Teeth worry her lower lip before she gives a small shrug about her siblings. "Don't want to disturb what they're doing so if they just want to drop an address for a letter or something that's fine to Dad." <br><br>The talk of stories has her nodding. "That sounds like the myths... although most the time the crafter's left in the background making dodads for the heros." She slowly backs away from her father, a small wave given. "Stay safe Father."&nbsp; With one last smile she turns and heads back out.<br><br>The change in Redbeard's music draws giggles from her before she bounces up the stairs to give the Captain a hug. "Safe travels Captain. May the waves be calm and the booty full of gold." With one last wave she turns to the ramp and heads to the beach where Luke is evidently being accosted by a goose. Hanging from a leather strap looped around her wrist is a <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Hammer</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/lfRmFsN.jpg)</div></div> of dark iron and brass while upon her shoulder stands a <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">kitten</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/JVF5Aa3.jpg)</div></div> covered in brass plates with it's front paws resting on her head as it looks around with glowing eyes.<br><br>Coming to a stop before Luke she frowns before casting her gaze around, nose scrunching up slightly. "When did you roll in a bookstore? And where are the others?" She turns back and leans in towards Luke sniffing a few times before frowning. "No one took the ferry did they? Well dad did say Fate likes a good tale so us meeting before shouldn't be a surprise."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 18:00:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD honked angrily that Luke didn't seem to understand her.&nbsp; &nbsp;When Clio came down off of her vessel and didn't seem to acknowledge her presence.&nbsp; She honked even louder.&nbsp; She had half a mind to go up there and bite her.&nbsp; That'd show her.&nbsp; <br><br>Suddenly, with a poof of misty thundercloud, JD reverted back to her own form.&nbsp; She was squatting in the sand with her arms tucked in close next to her body.&nbsp; It took her a second to realize she'd changed back and quickly stood up, straightening herself.&nbsp; She ran her hand through her hair, grateful to no longer feel feathers.<br><br>"Woah.&nbsp; How come when Zeus could turn into a swan, he was able to seduce a lady, but JD couldn't even manage to get out a sentence.&nbsp; Not fair!" <br><br>Looking at Clio, she pointed her thumb over at the boat.&nbsp; "Woah.&nbsp; Cool ride.&nbsp; Where did you find that antique?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 18:05:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> In the air --&gt; The beach near Kiele Street<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Maman, her new companions<br><hr><br>Namira made certain to keep that in mind regarding Tiamat, having learned the theory of life coming from the oceans, when the first animals crawled out onto the beaches and all that.&nbsp; She giggled upon the mention of Odin's supposed creation of the world, nodding in affirmation of her mother's words, only turning more serious when the talk turned to the house and Hitomi once more.&nbsp; She accepted the hug gratefully, even kissing her mother back as she squeezed her tight.<br><br>"I'll do everything I can to make you proud," she said to her quietly before pulling away, hiding the sudden prickling of tears and wiping them away discretely.&nbsp; "Goodbye, Maman.&nbsp; I love you."&nbsp; Then her mother was gone and she was left hovering above a quite crowded beach.&nbsp; She descended in time to hear Clio's question regarding the ferry.&nbsp; "I certainly didn't," she replied, seated side saddle on the Boat of Heaven, an odd mix of oversized, exaggerated bow and fancy, old style river vessel.&nbsp; "Illar."&nbsp; Once she had hopped off Maanna, she placed her hand upon it and spoke the command words for it to take its bow shape once more, turning to the others.&nbsp; "If you'll excuse me, I have a scene from the <em>Epic of Gilgamesh</em> to reenact."&nbsp; She skipped along sort of merrily towards the bulldozer being driven by a succubus.&nbsp; "Maman said you were here to aid me?"&nbsp; She asked to be sure.&nbsp; "What might your name be?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 18:21:15</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Hephaestus' Workshop inside Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Hephaestus nodded agreement to have letters sent, and said regarding crafting, "The hard part there is balancing the time.&nbsp; I have a bit of an excuse," he tapped his wheelchair, "but it's very doable to handle both crafting and adventures if you don't mind losing a bit of your social life."&nbsp; He did his best to bow as she left.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> The beach near Kiele Street<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>From the direction of the island - one never could seem to have an easy time seeing Onogoro-Jima from Honolulu - came the sight of what looked in the distance like a miniature jet, complete with a rocket.<br><br>Old Redbeard took off his pirate hat and bowed with a smile to Clio, "A pleasure to see you again, lass."&nbsp; Once she'd disembarked, he started to sail away.<br><br>A bulldozer drove into view being driven by an honest-to-goodness succubus, and she grinned as she looked over everyone before she picked up a giftwrapped box and got out, gesturing to Namira that the machine was up and running.&nbsp; "Hi!&nbsp; And yes, I'm Serafiel," she introduced herself, shifting from her winged form to her human demeanor in front of all the Band and giving a curtsy despite her too-short skirt.&nbsp; "I'm not much in a fight, but I'll be glad to <em>be of service</em> however I can."<br><br>Her eyes danced over the assembled before she remembered, "Oh, here, let me give you this.&nbsp; Your mother didn't want them to get wet by the rain."&nbsp; She had a way of oozing bubbly sexuality and flirting just by staring, and asked Namira, "Is anyone off limits?&nbsp; May I call you Mistress?"<br><br>The jetlike thing flew up closer for the group to see: a beautifully-crafted mechanical owl, with the rocket turning off to allow the artificial bird to circle overhead and keep sight on the Band.&nbsp; An engraving <strong>Bubo Mk. CXLIX</strong> could be seen by the astute of vision.<br><br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/14/Night_owl_by_meganerid_da1vssh-350t.jpg)<br><br>Sarge’s voice came from it, no doubt from some difficult-to-spot loudspeaker, and she was furious.&nbsp; “I don’t know what you’re trying to pull, but I already know that the volcano from Onogoro-Jima won’t explode today.&nbsp; I have an oracle from Delphi - <em>Delphi</em> - and she’s never wrong.&nbsp; I don’t know who or what you-”<br><br>Then her voice froze for a split second, shifting from anger to horror.&nbsp; “Oh, fuck me, you said Gilbert…”&nbsp; Her commanding tone returned as her voice shifted away, as if turning the phone away from her.&nbsp; “Kimo, go!&nbsp; Kiele street!”&nbsp; Then she took a breath to explain.<br><br>“I know Gilbert Garfield.&nbsp; I’ve seen his strategy at work.&nbsp; The way Gilbert thinks, tactically, is through feints.&nbsp; He’ll set everyone up for expecting one solid attack only to bring another out of nowhere while all your defenses are in the wrong place.&nbsp; It’s similar with dating: he’ll mock women’s flaws just to trick them into trying to prove themselves to him, so he can get them to do whatever he wants.”&nbsp; Of course, Namira wasn’t the type to beg a man to give her a chance.<br><br>“His target is not Onogoro-Jima Volcao.&nbsp; It <em>can’t</em> be.&nbsp; I already know how and why it’ll go off, if it ever does.&nbsp; There are <em>fifteen</em> other volcanoes across the eight main islands, and he’ll pick one at random just to make sure we can’t deduce it.&nbsp; Kimo’s on his way, but there’s no way he’ll run through the bones of the universe and make it there in time.”<br><br>Her tactical side was going through.&nbsp; “Just in case, we’ll ensure Onogoro-Jima is ready for evacuation.&nbsp; There are multiple freighters we have available that aren’t readily known.”&nbsp; No doubt she had other cards to play if it came to it to protect her island, her tone said, but it wasn’t necessary to show them all.&nbsp; “Don’t worry about us here.”<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> The shoreline of Oahu<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>There were several things Clio couldn’t help but notice, thoughts that popped to mind.&nbsp; First and foremost was that it was her father’s handiwork, but anyone would be able to recognize it as Bubo mark 149.<br><br>Besides that was the rocket.&nbsp; It was hard to believe Hephaestus would choose to add a rocket to an owl, well known as the silent predator of the night.&nbsp; Most likely someone had made a custom request for pure speed in the event of an emergency.&nbsp; Nothing was perfect, so whatever he might add would always mean it took up room and left out other options, so she’d have to figure out what she wanted if she would like to get modifications done.<br><br>The loudspeaker, though, that was easy.&nbsp; It wouldn’t surprise her if her cat had a similar feature; she just had to take it apart and find out how to work it.&nbsp; No doubt he’d left other tricks for her to discover as well.&nbsp; After all, what fun was a manual when you could take something apart yourself and learn how it worked that way?<br><br>Finally, no matter how many iterations her father might have made of Bubo throughout the millennia, a cat was always going to be better than a silly owl.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 22:32:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Less talk, more running," Luke called out, and started towards the house. "Unless anyone has a better plan, I'll kick the door in, we find Gil and introduce him to the concept of divine justice and/or getting the crap beaten out of him, rescue the girl and stop any volcano's blowing up and threatening who knows how many innocent lives."<br><br>He would allow himself to build up speed once he saw what pace the others were capable of keeping. He didn't want to get too far ahead, or leave anyone potentially behind, but at the same time, Sarge's response meant they were on a countdown at this point.<br><br>"We can catch each other up on all the divine stuff after."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>18-09-2022, 23:20:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The beach near Kiele Street<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"It's nice to meet you then, Serafiel," Namira said honestly, giggling at the bit of innuendo the succubus chose to use in her greeting.&nbsp; "Oh, well, thank you."&nbsp; She accepted the box and took a look inside, eyes widening a touch at the boots she saw within.&nbsp; "They're great, thanks again for delivering them to me."&nbsp; She tucked the box under one arm and climbed up into the bulldozer's cabin while answering Serafiel's questions.&nbsp; "Feel free to have fun with any one of them that would like to," she smiled at the term the succubus wished to use for her, "and you calling me Mistress would suit me just fine."&nbsp; She started up the piece of construction equipment, grinning wickedly as she got it in motion.&nbsp; <br><br>"Sorry, can't hear you over how amazing this is!"&nbsp; She exclaimed regarding the sudden interruption of the mechanical owl, already plowing into the side of the house.&nbsp; "No worries, Hitomi is under the house, not in it!"&nbsp; She assured the others before laughing almost maniacally as she went to work.&nbsp; "You wanted <em>crazy</em>, Gilbert?&nbsp; I'll show you how <em>crazy</em> I can be!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>20-09-2022, 01:48:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>The thundercloud swallowing the goose and leaving JD squatting there has Clio drawing back with a low curse before pausing and tilting her head. "My guess would be practice... or an aura of sheer manhood." The thumb at the boat has her grinning. "I've known Captain Redbeard all my life just about. And of course a pirate has all kinds of cool boats."<br><br>Namira descending sidesaddle astride some odd boat bow has her frowning, fingers rubbing at her chin. "Gilgamesh? So you know..." And then the crazy lass heads towards a demon mounted bulldozer. "Oh... boy."<br><br>The succubus asking for permission to seduce them is promptly ignored in favor of the jet owl. Glances are swapped between the kitten on her shoulder and the rocket boosted owl before a smirk curls her lips. The voice from the loudspeaker has her smirk turning into a contemplative look before she scoffs and frowns at the owl. "Delphi smelphi we have actual Deities..." The realization and sudden barrage of information and reassurance has her nodding, done with the Sarge as she runs her fingers across the metal cat's head.<br><br>Luke taking off towards the house has her frowning, gaze turning towards the rather crazily laughing Namira. "You might not want to be near the house for the moment Luke!" She takes off in that direction but makes sure to steer clear of the namdozer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-09-2022, 01:54:47</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Kiele Street. In the future<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> None.&nbsp; The PCs don’t see this and shouldn’t respond to it.<br><br><em>Nana guided the children down the road by the beach as best she could.&nbsp; Her knees weren’t what they were, and she never had children of her own, but it was always a joy to teach them, to see their faces light up.&nbsp; “Have you all been good?” she asked.<br><br>“We’ve been good!” said Aori.<br><br>“Really good!” chimed in Denver, smiling his best smile.<br><br>“Good,” offered little Sam as best he could.&nbsp; He still had trouble with words, but that would come in time.<br><br>“Well,” Nana said as she went to sit on some of the rocks overlooking the beach.&nbsp; “Which story would you like?&nbsp; Would you like the story of why the days are so long?”&nbsp; Stories involving Maui were often fun.<br><br>Aori shook her head.&nbsp; “You told us that one so many times now.”<br><br>“You know which one we want!” insisted Denver.<br><br>“Wozer,” said Sam.<br><br>Nana’s wry smile showed her dentures.&nbsp; “How about why the skies sometimes turn red?”<br><br>Aori pointed to a very specific spot on the beach.&nbsp; “We want the story of why Gilbert doesn’t have a house anymore.&nbsp; With Namira.”<br><br>“And the Righteous Devil Sage!” said Denver with a grin.<br><br>“Goose lady!” piped in Sam.<br><br>“Oh, and don’t forget Clio,” Nana said, conveniently leaving out the succubus for the time being.&nbsp; “Do you remember what she made at the end?”<br><br></em><hr><br>Somehow the owl was able to convey a look regarding Delphi to Clio, a look that explained that it was worth explaining later, but for now, there were more pressing matters.<br><br>Serafiel grinned as she pulled out her phone, pressing a button to activate the music while she was still connected via Bluetooth.&nbsp; The speakers were usually used for warning or communication, but for now, they had a very important and necessary role to play:<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8<br><br>It took very little time to damage the house beyond repair, causing the entire thing to collapse.&nbsp; The water hose in the back was damaged but not destroyed, spraying water everywhere.&nbsp; The thick steel of a trapdoor to the basement briefly showed through all the moving debris, not long enough to get a good look, but with enough common sense saying that it was locked and fortified.&nbsp; They could handle that problem later.<br><br>The more imminent problem was the crash of the window on the other side, followed by Gilbert rushing out from the side into view.&nbsp; On top of his casualwear, he was wearing an exceptionally-crafted Tahitian shell necklace that didn’t usually show since he wasn’t usually wearing a wifebeater shirt and usually kept it tucked in.&nbsp; Just as the other members of the Band now had their own scents and sounds, his was the salt of the sea, far amplified beyond simply being out near the ocean, with the faint sounds of many different seafoods cooking simultaneously.<br><br>“My house?&nbsp; My fucking <em>house</em>?”&nbsp; For a moment, rage blinded him, before his attention focused more on Namira.&nbsp; “Oh, you’re Ishtar’s bitch, aren’t you?&nbsp; Then I guess I really am Gilgamesh, the <em>hero</em> of this story,”<br><br>With that, he focused his mana, the connections and reputation he’d built up over the years, dedicating it to Pele.&nbsp; As he covered himself with magma, the molten rock poured out from him and set the remains of the house ablaze, flooding the nearby area with lava out to a hundred feet away from him.&nbsp; Only the area near the water hose provided much in the way of stone, and Gilbert had no interest in standing near it.<br><br>Four figures popped up, elemental humanoid shapes of the lava that cooled enough into red rock to take further shape and shamble towards the Band.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong>Okay, for about half of you, this is your first combat.&nbsp; I’m adding in a bunch of explanations on various things to help with that.<br><br><strong>Defense:</strong>The first thing you want to remember is that, for me, I’m asking everyone to roll your Defense Pool and add your Defense Rating to your post for each round of combat.&nbsp; This will speed things up later if you get attacked.<br><br>Your Defense Pool is the highest of your Resilence attributes: Resolve, Stamina, or Composure.&nbsp; JD and Clio have 5.&nbsp; Luke and Namira have 3.&nbsp; You can use the successes from this roll to Dive For Cover or to Roll Away from nearby enemies, but I suggest you use them to Defend, which means that your Defense Rating for the round will usually be 1+successes.<br><br>Next up, for this combat, on top of your usual turn, I’m giving everyone a free Simple Action that they could have taken before combat starts.&nbsp; Gilbert did power-up stuff, so you get to also, and I want to let Namira change Maana into a more combat-ready shape without losing the first turn of combat.&nbsp; Don’t use this for doing damage, but the obvious choices are either to use a Marvel or roll to deal with the lava (see below).&nbsp; <br><br>As far as all the lava, you’re looking at a level 3 <strong>Complication</strong>.&nbsp; Now, the way Complications work (assuming it affects you in the first place, but I’m using it as a teaching moment) is that you have to make some sort of roll and build up successes to overcome it.&nbsp; A Dexterity+Athletics roll would work here, and other suggestions are certainly feasible.&nbsp; Stamina+Survival because you used to walk on hot coals?&nbsp; Yeah, okay.<br><br>You also have the choice of a <strong>Mixed Action</strong>.&nbsp; A Mixed Action is when you want to make two different types of rolls at once; you roll the lower of the two dice pools, and you split the successes as you choose, though pertinent Enhancements go to their specific rolls.&nbsp; For this, one success minimum is enough not to be burned per round, and when you’ve built up three, you’ve effectively handled it well enough that you no longer have to worry about it for the scene.&nbsp; Maybe you’ve found all the safe spots and are sticking on those, for example.<br><br>Now, Complications aren’t going to affect you all the time:<br><br>If you have the Fire purview, you just ignore it and don’t have to roll anything.&nbsp; <em>Nothing</em> some punk kid throws at you will ever compare to the heat of Hephaestus’ forge.&nbsp; That extends to your personal belongings as well, which presumably means while you have them on your person; I’m ruling that Gong’s protected as long as he’s on you, but he’s not going to be okay swimming in lava if he moves away from you.<br><br>If you have Epic Dexterity, you can choose to run over it and keep going for as long as you keep on moving; you may just have to clean your shoes afterwards because the soles are a little charred.&nbsp; However, that won’t protect you if you stop moving or if these guys knock you down and into the lava, so you may want to choose to do that Mixed Action anyway.<br><br>Stay out to Medium range, over 100 feet/30 meters away, and you’re likewise fine.<br><br>Now, the elementals are <strong>trivial</strong>.&nbsp; That means that they’re pathetic enough that you take them out in one hit, don’t cost Legend to use Marvels against so long as you only affect trivial targets, and exist more to let you show off than to pose any significant threat on their own.&nbsp; I won’t be implementing the “I’m here to chew bubblegum and kick ass” rules yet so that people have some time to get used to combat, but eventually, you’ll be taking multiple trivial foes out in a single turn.<br><br>If you attack a trivial enemy and roll at least one success on the dice, feel free to just describe how you destroy it as part of your post.&nbsp; The Hobbit has Bandobras Took who beheaded goblin king Golfimbul, sending the head flying a hundred years down into a rabbit hole and inventing the game of golf.&nbsp; Go wild with it.&nbsp; That’s what trivial enemies are for.<br><br>Another thing I want to make clear for my narrative combat style: I’m big on the Marvel Comics style of talking.&nbsp; A combat round is supposed to only be four seconds, but feel free to spend paragraph after paragraph insulting the villain or telling him why he’s wrong.&nbsp; It’s just more fun that way, and you see it in all kinds of storytelling, just like how it’s often part of the narrative for the villain to power up right in front of everyone and the heroes not to be able to beat on him before he does.<br><br>If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.&nbsp; If you’re not done, we can wait if you want, but I’m good with going with what you have now.&nbsp; After all, combat can take a while.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 02:47:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke angled towards the water as the bulldozer plough through the house. "You know," he said quietly to himself, "It'd be way easier to dig Hitomi out if there wasn't an entire collapsed house on top of her." He blew out a short breath, shrugged and kept running, his feet not breaking the surface of the water, figuring if the lava monsters wanted to come play, well, he'd seen enough nature documentaries to know what happened when lava reached the sea.<br><br>Of course, that could take a bit of time, so why not bring the sea to the lava instead.<br><br>"Hey, Gibblet," he called, deliberately mispronouncing the guy's name. "You're no hero. You're just all washed up." His staff slashed down into the water, sending a huge wave of spray over lavaboy and his minions. If Fate was a good a scene choreographer as the ones from his own show, he expected the wave to pass, leaving gibblet with a strand of seaweed plastered over his face.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Defense of 2, 5 successes on the attack. 1 legend imbued into pistons for fists.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 03:35:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>When Gilbert came out to play JD grinned ear to ear.&nbsp; The Bulldozer had done it's job and cleared the way.&nbsp; JD yelled over to Namira, "Nice job with the heavy machinery!&nbsp; I wouldn't have thought a pretty girl like you would know anything about construction equipment!"&nbsp; She yelled obviously impressed.&nbsp; <br><br>JD dove for cover.&nbsp; Taking cover behind a low retaining wall.&nbsp; She yelled to her newfound friends and started giving them directions.&nbsp; "C'mon boys and girls, lets show them what it's like to fuck with us!"&nbsp; She wasn't quite sure what people were able to do with their newfound powers, but she was sure they could figure out some way to make themselves useful.&nbsp; As the wave hit the lava goblins,&nbsp; JD attempted to draw Gilbert's ire to her rather then the others.&nbsp; "I'll draw his fire.&nbsp; You guys deal do some damage.<br><br>"Hey, Gilbert.&nbsp; I know you think you have to kidnap a girl to get a date, but we take campus safety very seriously!"&nbsp; She taunted him.&nbsp; She rose from her spot to shoot off her gun at him, blasting a few lightning-shots towards him.&nbsp; Each shot rang out like a thunderclap after each punch as she launched a barrage, trying to lay down covering fire for her friends.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Okay, so the first thing I'm doing is taking charge of a group.&nbsp; I got 3 successes.&nbsp; So I decrease the difficulty of all actions taken by 3 people (the Band, obviously) by 1.&nbsp; I'm going to use my second attack to roll to aid whoever attacks after JD.&nbsp; I'm going to be distracting him with fire to give someone an opening. I rolled 3 successes so that adds +3 Enhancement to someone.&nbsp; I rolled 3 successes to defend+1 For soft armor for 5 total. </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 04:42:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Perched atop the remains of a mongrel's hovel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira was tickled pink to hear how impressed JD sounded, giggling as she shut the beast of construction equipment down now that her job was finished.&nbsp; With Gilbert making his presence known she gripped the lip of the dozer's roof, using her agility and grip to swing herself up and over to perch atop it and gaze down on their foe imperiously.<br><br>"Gilgamesh wasn't a hero," she informed the waste of flesh before her coldly, setting fingers to bowstring and causing a golden light to flow down it from either end of the bow to her fingers, where it coalesced into an arrow made of energy as she drew it to full extension near her right cheek, "and you, mongrel, are not worthy of even speaking my mother's name, let alone in my presence!"&nbsp; She focused the building feeling in her chest, the arrow of light pulsing in response to her Authority as the upstart dared to challenge her.&nbsp; "Know your place, you waste of meat and water!&nbsp; I am a daughter of the <em>rightful</em> goddess of Venus, and you are, quite literally, <strong>beneath me</strong>!"&nbsp; Her words echoed with that same Authority, a golden gleam coloring her eyes, similar to that of her arrow as she loosed it.&nbsp; A sharp crack split the air, the bolt of light speeding across the intervening distance in less time than it would take the others to blink, rending apart the upstart's armor and leaving him defenseless.&nbsp; <strong>"You will sacrifice <em>no one else</em>!"</strong><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Namira spends 3 Momentum to gain 3 extra dice to her pool, granting her a total of 13.&nbsp; She rolls a total of 7 successes thanks to her own and the Enhancement given to her by JD, using the 4 extra to Stunt a Critical Hit.&nbsp; Presently her Defense is 2 successes and she has 1 Soft Armor, for a total of 4 successes needed to hit her.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 05:20:16</strong>
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				<strong>Tagging:</strong> Luke<br><br>The sea was normally some distance, but he still felt a little bit of Chang'e's assistance in the manner, leaving the area in high tide and helping him pull off this awesome maneuver.<br><br>A furious splash of water and the two elementals closest to the water were frozen in place, lifeless husks, but that left two others moving on.&nbsp; Not only did the water leave him a little bit of path to travel should he decide to rush back in, but the wave left a little crown of seaweed perfectly wrapped over Gilbert's head, which he tore off in indignance.<br><br>His fists ignited with flame in fury as he glared at that <em>son of a monkey</em>, too enraged for words.<br><br>The next wave didn't come in nearly so far, so that wasn't going to work again, but it wouldn't be funny a second time.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> I'll use the last success on your Complication to splash over some of the lava and cool it down, so you only have 2 points of Complication left.<br><br>Note that this would have been sufficient for a Knack Skill for The Biggest Threat had you wanted.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Gilbert dodged the lightning fire, and grinned as he dodged easily, not recognizing that she was directing his movements so that he would end up in just the right position to get pummeled by the others.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>"There are no heroes here!" he called back in fury.&nbsp; "Sooner or later, every one of these islands will sink unless we do something to build them back up!&nbsp; The humans will die anyway, but the gods must-"<br><br>The sudden pain of her arrows sent him staggering back as the entire set of lava armor shattered off of his body by her perfectly-aimed strike.&nbsp; For all his bluster, for all he laughed and tried to mock her in an attempt to trick her into pleading for him to give her a chance, he looked nothing less than pathetic at the moment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 05:32:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Redbeard's Pirate Vessel<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's boots thud against the ground as she keeps up with the bulldozer, the metal cat leaping from her shoulder to explore the rumbling machine. "Come on Gong! Be a good girl and don't bother Namy. She's gone a little crazy." There's a teasing lilt to her words and a smirk on her lips as she waves towards Namira before moving away from the operating heavy machinery.<br><br>She shakes her head as Namira works on collapsing the house, her head tilting and nose wrinkling as Gilbert bursts out of a window. His whining has her shaking her head as she straightens up. "No you're a salty little bitch that's been abusing the maidens fair."<br><br>The surge of power barely felt has her pausing but the fire within the lava he calls has her frowning. "The fuck..." While Luke's snark and wave of water draw a smirk from her it's not till JD's call that she stops frowning at the&nbsp; lava. <br><br>With a snarl she brings her hammer up, fingers tracing the anvil stamped upon the top of it. There's no hiding her prayer as her voice rings out across the battlefield. "Father. Before us stands a delusional thug besmirching the title of Hero. I ask of you to dampen the lava he has brought before it endangers a maiden he seeks to ruin."<br><br>With a nod and a pat on the hammer's head she dashes towards Gilbert, weapon at the ready. "No heroes? That proves you a fool for heroes are EVERYWHERE!" <br><br>Reaching him she spins so that she comes at him from opposite where Luke's wave washed over the fool. "Luke! Ever played rope a dope?" Her hammer comes in a hard blow to Glibert's ribs rocking him back and hopefully leaving him open to Luke's strike. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Defense 3 (2 success + 1 auto success), extra granted action to spend legend and use Upheaval to remove the lave floor.&nbsp; 8 Success melee attack with hammer. 3 to hit, 4 for critical strike, 1 feint to give Luke 1 enhancement)<br><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 05:58:01</strong>
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				<strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>At Clio's prayer, the lava simply faded and went inert...mostly.&nbsp; A single piece remained, one glowing rock where once there had been one of the frozen statues defeated by Luke.<br><br>Another elemental appeared in part, starting to surge up from the heat, but when everything cooled down, it left little more than a blobby imprint and a hand partially formed.&nbsp; More elementals would have been coming; Clio stopped that from happening.<br><br>In one spot in particular, near the trapdoor, the power of Hephaestus was such that the lava all pushed away from the trapdoor and made a miniature volcano shape so that they'd have an easy time getting Hitomi out later.<br><br>For all that Clio had been pounded into shape and beaten like an ingot, it seemed that Gilbert had far less ability to withstand such a beating.&nbsp; Just one solid crack to his ribs made a popping sound as he collapsed to the ground.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Enemy Turn</strong><br><br>Staggering back up to his feet while watching to make sure Clio didn't just pound him, he snarled, "Humans die, but the islands <em>must</em> survive.&nbsp; If they fade, we lose the Atua with them!"&nbsp; Then he threw a fireball in Luke's direction.<br><br>Had he been aiming for the ocean, it would have been an incredible shot.&nbsp; He definitely hit the ocean.&nbsp; Perhaps the elementals might have gone around giving him high-fives for that incredible feat of striking water with flame.&nbsp; However, since he was aiming for Luke, it was far less awesome of a task, and he failed.<br><br>One of the elementals saw Clio and rushed over, giving her in turn a solid punch that was just enough to do some damage to her, but she wasn't hurt nearly as bad as Gilbert.<br><br>The other looked to JD and rushed over in that direction.&nbsp; Elementals were slow and stupid, but also determined.&nbsp; This one had a bit of speed on him and JD would have to try to outrun him if she didn't want to have him next to her in a few moments.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Clio, you have a Bruised Injury Condition of Bruised Ribs.&nbsp; What this means is that you have a Bruised health level filled up, you have -1 Defense (so start with 0 instead of 1), and whenever you roll Defense, you get a point of Momentum.<br><br>JD, you have two successes coming your way on a Rush attempt.&nbsp; You can choose between keeping your cover or moving away to keep it at range, but if you stay where you are, the elemental will be Close next turn and no doubt go for a melee strike.<br><br><strong>Player's Turn</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>21-09-2022, 22:17:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Gilbert<hr><br>The ground got pulled up in a long line of scorched earth as he charged JD.&nbsp; She was braced and ready for him though.&nbsp; Her shotgun came up, held up and blocked his molten fist he clobbered her.&nbsp; her heels dug into the sandy beach and she held herself up in a sturdy stance.&nbsp; The shotgun crackled with lightning as molten earth met ionized steel.&nbsp; He attempted to hit her again but she deflected it with the shotgun, causing a burst of light flare each time they came into contact.<br><br>"Nice try, punk, but it's going to take more then that!"&nbsp; She said with a grin on her lips.&nbsp; "Don't you know who the fuck I am?&nbsp; They don't call me 'Tenacious JD' because I go down like a house of cards!"<br><br>She twisted her gun again, this time jamming her shotgun right against his rocky exoskeleton.&nbsp; Lightning began to shoot up her arm, arcing into the weapon and filling it with energy.&nbsp; It glowed like it very well might explode and there was only one way to direct that energy:&nbsp; Right into the monster's chest!&nbsp; Krakoom!&nbsp; The shotgun shot a blast through him in a jagged line, as if a lightning bolt shot up into the sky then down into the earth.<br><br>The blast knocked the monster back towards Gilbert and the other monster.&nbsp; The supercharged electricty quickly sought grounding and arced through the air to the others, knocking into them and hitting them with their own sudden bolts of power.&nbsp; With it's power expended, JD took the shotgun and opened the chamber.&nbsp; Seeing that there was only a little bit of juice left, she closed it and cocked the shotgun again. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body"> I am doing a mixed action, first to do the Blessing marvel using my Storm (Air) purview to imbue a legend, giving me +2 Enhancement.&nbsp; I'm going to Invoke "Bastard Daughter of Zeus" to give me 2 dice on the roll, spend 1 momentum to give me 1 dice. I got 2 successes, with 5 enhancement (2 Blessing, 1 Ranged tag, 1 firearm tag, 1 Weapon Specialization).&nbsp; This is versus a defense of the highest which is 4, so I succeed by 3.&nbsp; I'll spend 3 stunts to knock him back so it deals damage to Gilbert and the earth elementals. <br><br>For my defense, I rolled 2 successes, for a total of 3.&nbsp; I'm going to spend one to maintain my cover, giving me a total of 2 (+1 Soft Armor)</div></div>&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>22-09-2022, 00:56:07</strong>
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				<strong>OOC:</strong> I'm using this as a teaching fight, so some of you might want to know what just happened.<br><br>Close Combat has a Stunt called Shove where you push an enemy back a number of meters equal to your Might.&nbsp; This makes sense to me to be able to use since JD is in close combat even though she's technically using Ranged stuff.&nbsp; The rules are meant to bend and be iffy.<br><br>From there, Shockwave allows you to hit all the same targets in the same range band, so there you go, all the same enemies are there.&nbsp; Both elementals are taken out and Gilbert has one more health level taken down, meaning he's taken three health levels of damage so far.<br><br>How many does he have?&nbsp; Probably not too many more.&nbsp; He's not looking good.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Players remaining: Clio, Luke, Namira</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-09-2022, 03:01:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke grinned at the drenched Gil, giving him a little wave when he turned the glare on him. Luke had been glared at by far worse, and it bounced off the armour of his spirit without leaving even a scratch. The fireball might have been a different matter, but apparently rage was not conducive to a good aim .. who knew? Luke's laugh in response probably didn't improve Gil's temper any either, but he was then too distracted by the others closing on him to do anything more.<br><br>He shot into motion once more, closing on the beach and skipping across the smouldering remains of the lava. The nasty part of his mind considered a variation on <em>monkey steals the peach</em>, but that was, in all senses of the phrase, a low blow. Instead his staff came up, around and down with carefully measured force. To one unfamiliar with the intricacies of the staff, it might have looked <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">something like this</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/ce/FLNudawWUAM5-i1.jpg) </div></div>, but to one au fait with such things, it was a carefully chosen and delivered series of strikes, designed to render an opponent helpless without doing severe damage to them.<br><br>As Luke spun around Gilbert, admittedly he did say "Bonk" as he delivered the last gentle tap the other man's head, that sent him slowly toppling backwards over onto the cooling remains of the lava, before turning to the others with a flourish, leaving the staff tucked up under his arm.<br><br>"And that, ladies, gentlemen and assorted lava monsters, is how you do it." He looked at the house. "Please don't anyone take this question the wrong way, but you wouldn't happen to have any handcuffs or similar on you?" He gestured down at the fallen Gil. "They're for him, not me, obviously. He's not going to be coming round any time soon, but I'd prefer not to give him the chance for more shenanigans when he wakes up." <br><br>"And we ought to probably go get Hitomi too."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>22-09-2022, 03:09:29</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Checking over first Gilbert, it didn't take too long to find his swag.&nbsp; He wore a Tahitian-style shell necklace, had quite a bit in his wallet, and a set of keys, one of which unlocked the trapdoor.<br><br>The glowing-red rock had remained as well, still burning, and it didn't look like it would stop any time soon.<br><br>Most curious, however, was a baseball-sized gemstone that was warm to the touch and glowed with a light from within.&nbsp; Fans of Tolkien couldn't help but be reminded of the Arkenstone.<br><br>Heading down into the trapdoor tunnel, it didn't take long to find Hitomi set up next to a shrine to Pele.&nbsp; She was awake but insensate, almost certainly drugged, and didn't respond to anyone but could easily be taken out from the basement.<br><br>The owl fluttered over to JD, keeping an eye on her as Sarge's voice came through.&nbsp; "I admit: I expected you to just blast them all and hog all the glory.&nbsp; You do have good leadership techniques."&nbsp; Her voice was calm.&nbsp; "Hang onto your shotgun, but allow me this free advice: far too many warriors have killed the ones they loved, not due to their combat prowess, but the cruelties of fate and having a weapon that was too powerful for a mortal to withstand."<br><br>To Luke, Sarge offered through the owl, "Kimo has some.&nbsp; Expect him shortly."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>22-09-2022, 03:21:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Setting foot on the earth once more<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira was pleased to see how well everyone was doing against Gilbert and his efforts, seemingly standing on air as she watched the proceedings carefully.&nbsp; The lava was, mostly, removed, and the clones their foe had formed from it had been destroyed.&nbsp; Now all that remained was the pawn of a titan, or maybe a goddess, either way he appeared to be on his last legs and it was time to finish him off.&nbsp; While she would've gladly put a bolt right between his eyes, Luke was faster on the proverbial draw and rendered the idiot unconscious with a skillful display of how well he could handle his staff.&nbsp; Yes, the double-entendre was intentional.<br><br>"I personally would've ended his worthless life, but good show on beating him senseless, Luke," she congratulated the young man for his work, nodding to the others as well.&nbsp; "All of you were pretty damn amazing out there," she shifted her bow back to necklace form and swept her hair back imperiously.&nbsp; "Just what I'd expect from people I chose to grace with my presence."&nbsp; She had a playful smile on her face, letting them know she was teasing.&nbsp; Serafiel, meanwhile, rejoined them, dangling a pair of fun looking, fuzzy handcuffs in front of Luke's face.<br><br>"It's a shame I can't use them on you, but here are a pair that'll work just fine," the demon in human form said with a grin that spoke of all sorts of naughty times that could be had.&nbsp; "Just make sure I get them back, okay~?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>22-09-2022, 04:34:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gilly's Ruined House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Clio's grin fades slightly as her blow puts Glibert down so easily even if he does struggle upwards once more. "Weak. You're going to lecture about survival when you go down so easy?" And then the elemental's blow lands rocking her back on her heels and causing her to grimace before she straightens up and grins at Gilbert. A grin that just grows wider as JD's shotgun sends lightning taking out the two remaining minions leaving just a rather winded Gilbert. As Luke comes in and begins a series of bonks she gives JD a thumbs up and mouths thanks at the blonde. <br><br>With everything done Clio lets herself slump, a hand coming up to gently poke her side where the elemental had hit her. With a small shrug she turns to the others only to pause as Namira's... aid offered Luke fuzzy handcuffs. "I'll.... just be over elsewhere." Leaving the fuzzy cuffs behind she makes her way to the glowing spot within the stone and comes up with a still burning rock that she idly poked and bounced in her hands. <br><br>Since the others were mostly preoccupied she made her way to the trap door and the tunnel beyond eventually returning with an out of it Hitomi that she set down well away from the house's wreckage. "Hitomi's claimed. But I think he slipped her a mickey." Kneeling down by the girl she checked her over for injuries even as Gong came scampering up and prodded the girl's limp hand. "We might have a bit of trouble too. Shrine down beneath what remains of the house."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-09-2022, 01:57:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's rubble<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke accepted the handcuffs with a smile, winking at the succubus as he willed his staff to grow another foot or so .. after all, a little boost to the ego was always nice, and just because she had more horns and hooves than he preferred in a girl, it didn't mean he couldn't be nice to her.<br><br>With Gil secured, he carefully removed anything that looked like it might be valuable, important or magical, and pile them up near the entrance to the cellar. That got a cold look from him. He didn't need Master Wu's compass of the spirits to feel the yin energy emanating from it. "Something tells me we ought to leave that place be for now," he said, gesturing towards it. "I really don't like the feel of it, and it might be good for one of the staff to take a look over it and figure out what needs done with it." However little he might care for Gil's deity, it was still a shrine, and ought to be handled carefully. <br><br>He looked down into the hole again, and then turned back to the others. "I'm pretty sure if we collapsed the tunnel and buried the shrine we'd shut the place down .. unless someone came and dug it up again. Of course, we do that, we're likely to piss of Pele .. well, piss her off more than we already have." He gave a soft laugh. "I've already pissed off a dragon so far today, I'd prefer not to add a goddess to that tally. Maybe Kimo or one of the others might know how to neutralise this place without further fireworks. If we destroyed the shrine we would definitely piss her off. Containing it .. maybe not so much."<br><br>Since he had a bit of time to kill before the cavalry arrived, he squatted down beside the stuff he'd taken from Gil and examined it to see what he could figure out. <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Intellect + Occult, 1 success. Don't think I have any enhancements around this.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>24-09-2022, 02:58:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All, Hitomi<hr><br>After the fight, JD was attentive to Hitomi.&nbsp; "Hey, girl.&nbsp; Are you doing okay?&nbsp; Sorry about Gilbert.&nbsp; Dude is an asshole.&nbsp; Look, I know things may not make a whole lot of sense, but we're here to help.&nbsp; We're going to get back to the island and make sure you're okay."&nbsp; She gave Hitomi a gentle caress on the shoulder that was a bit flirtatious despite the dire circumstances.&nbsp; JD was truly, truly unable to help herself.&nbsp; She reached forward and wiped a smudge off of her cheek.&nbsp; "There you go."<br><br>When Sarge showed up via the talking owl, JD rolled her eyes at it, "What did you think I'd do, just go in guns blazing by myself?!"&nbsp; She shook her head. "Nah, I've got a crew now!"&nbsp; She suddenly put her arms around Luke and Clio, then turned her face to smile at Namira to make sure she didn't feel left out.&nbsp; "We're Scions now.&nbsp; There's nothing that can stop us!" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-09-2022, 03:51:13</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>It didn't take much effort to get the unconscious Gil secured tightly.&nbsp; Some villains managed to slip away and continued to make life infuriating, but this guy didn't look like the type.&nbsp; Perhaps the faculty had believed him on minor things and chosen to keep a watch, but that was over with.&nbsp; Even the son of the Black Wind Bear had been very minor in his rulebreaking in comparison to this.<br><br>Checking over the rock, it wasn't hard enough to burn Clio (what was?) but it was still plenty molten hot, only barely keeping its shape and still slowly and gently oozing in a form that was more liquid than solid but very slow to pour.&nbsp; It was hot, and it was going to stay hot forever, which could be useful for any number of crafting options, though it would take time to do something with it all.<br><br>JD felt something stir in her as she offered the compassion, a sensation, echoes of Chiron's own words.&nbsp; She understood intuitively how it might be passed on for injuries...just not for drugs and the like.&nbsp; Hitomi smiled, even if it didn't seem as though she'd truly heard a word of it all.&nbsp; Soothing and kindness were calming and peaceful no matter how barely awake one was.<br><br>Sarge answered JD with a sad memory.&nbsp; "My worry?&nbsp; Truthfully?&nbsp; You'd blast them all and hog the glory, then brag to someone that you care about how exceptional a killer at all and everyone should be wary while impressing someone you love, while flipping around your shotgun while you had been, and then shooting someone you care about and carrying that pain for the rest of your life.&nbsp; Fate is cruel."&nbsp; She didn't sound to be joking.<br><br>It didn't take Kimo much longer to run up from the shoreline, although how he managed to run from the shoreline of Onogoro-Jima to the shore of another island was anyone's guess.&nbsp; Still, was it really the weirdest thing today?&nbsp; He had the same scent of the sea air that Gilbert possessed, the same sound of seafoods cooking, but the two were nothing alike.&nbsp; <br><br>Gilbert's race didn't fit - he'd definitely been Chosen, no doubt for the sociopathic outlook that Pele felt she could use.&nbsp; Kimo was definitely Polynesian, complete with a few tattoos sticking from his black muscle shirt, and carrying a compound bow that had no doubt seen quite a bit of use.&nbsp; His eyes were kind, not the look of a warrior, but someone who had no doubt seen more than his share of battle.<br><br>"They spared him," Sarge said as Kimo came up, and he nodded his understanding.&nbsp; These political talks weren't always easy.<br><br>"I thank you for that," he began.&nbsp; "Gilbert can't be trusted to walk the Earth again, but there are plenty of other realms to send him."&nbsp; His eyes slowly traced the four, considering.&nbsp; "I can give a speech about how the Atua view the Titanomachy, but I'm not sure if you'd want it.&nbsp; No doubt today has been as much an ordeal for you as was mine."&nbsp; His demeanor made clear he'd explain if they wanted, but was happy to skip otherwise.&nbsp; "However, I offer this."<br><br>Moving to the pile, he took the necklace back to slip into a pocket but offered the oversized gemstone to the Band.&nbsp; "This is the Guiding Star of Rehua.&nbsp; Tangaroa will want his necklace back - he has a <em>lot</em> of children - but I know Rehua pretty well.&nbsp; He'd rather see this put to proper use by a Band of Scions that show mercy when it can be spared.&nbsp; Focus on a place you'd like to be while you hold it, and it can take you and others there, or focus on one of your Bandmates and you can send it to them."<br><br>Looking up to the owl, he asked, "Where is Dr. Cheng?"<br><br>Sarge replied, "She's at the beach at the moment, talking to some of the students."<br><br>Kimo then said to the Band, "When you're ready, may I suggest taking the mortal student to her?"&nbsp; He checked over Hitomi as well, adding, "I can't be certain, but I think it's kava."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 02:06:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's rubble<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave Kimo a bow in return for his thanks. "I'd prefer not to have to kill if I don't have to," he replied. "Besides," he gave a small grin, "I made a certain someone a promise that I wouldn't unless I was left with no choice in the matter." His hand rose as he spoke, leaving the index finger pointed at the sky. <br><br>"Today has certainly been interesting," Luke replied to him, his natural talent for understatement coming to the fore. "I for one could use a chance to sit down and relax and try to come to terms with everything, but I can do that once the adrenalin wears off."<br><br>He listened to Kimo and bowed again as he accepted to glowing gem, dropping it into a pocket. They could figure out later who could hold onto it.<br><br>"Yeah, getting Hitomi to the doc sounds a good idea to me," he said, nodding. "Can I ask though, what's kava?" Hitomi definitely looked out of it, so he figured it was probably some kind of drug that Gilbert had slipped her.<br><br>His eyes narrowed in thought as he remembered something his old Master had once told him. <em>Nothing stays the same forever, and everything eventually changes into something else. Qi .. the universal force .. flows and changes according to the principles of Yang and Yin, as well as the Five Elements of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood, and the trigrams and hexagrams of the I Ching. One who masters these principles of change can transform anything into anything.</em><br><br>Could he call on the powers he had been granted and change Hitomi? Transform whatever currently had her in her dazed state into something harmless? And how would he even begin to do something like that? Maybe he could pray to Chang'e for guidance for something like that. Dad was famous for his transformations, but not his knowledge of internal alchemy.<br><br>From the depths of his mind came a voice, which sounded suspiciously like his fathers.<br><br><em>Use the Force, Luke</em><br><br>He burst out laughing. He really couldn't help himself, and waved away any concerned looks from the others. He wasn't entirely sure if that really had been his father giving advice, or his own second thoughts offering something from his subconscious, but either way, he knew what it meant. Trust his instincts. And if things did go bad, speed dial a prayer to Chang'e to get his butt out of trouble maybe.<br><br>He stepped up to Hitomi and took her hands, closing them around his staff which he planted between the two of them. His eyes fixed on hers and he let his breathing fall into sync with hers. His eyes closed and he drew on his Qi, letting it ebb and flow through the channels of his body. He could feel Hitomi's .. muted somehow .. as if he was seeing her through a fog. The sense of her Yin energy was sluggish, constrained by whatever it was that was affecting her. Part of him wanted to simply smash it aside with his Yang, but he was still feeling his way into his new gifts. Instead he drew on it his energy, focused it like a laser and gently poured it into her crown chakra, seeing it with his minds eye flowing outwards in a golden tide that suffused her body and burned away what sought to chain her.<br><br><em>The third eye. The throat. The heart.</em><br><br>One by one he fed his energy into her, seeing it spread with his minds eye.<br><br><em>Solar plexus. Sacral chakra. </em><br><br>He could feel the sweat beading on his brow as his body temperature rose, a natural result of channelling the forces that underpinned the entire universe. He concentrated on keeping his breathing steady, pouring his energy into her, transforming that which did not belong and rendering it harmless.<br><br><em>The root chakra.</em><br><br>He could feel her own body responding now as his energy filled every fibre of her being, drawing her back to herself once more. He could feel her pulse echoing in time with his own, her breath one with his. <br><br>It felt like a dam breaking, the last of the kava burned away by his will and Qi, and for a moment he staggered as he felt <em>her</em>. Only a moment though, and gone, the link between them fading away as his energy released her and he blinked as he looked into her eyes again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 02:45:16</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Kimo gave a simple nod of acceptance to Luke's words that it had been a day.&nbsp; "If you have questions, I watch over the wilderness of Onogoro-Jima as best I can, especially when students get lost there."&nbsp; It was large enough to make sense that Kimo likely had no idea that the bear leaving tracks was in any way connected to the panty thief, at least until the culprit had been exposed.<br><br>To answer the question of what Kava was, Kimo explained, "To oversimplify, it's a tea made from a particular root with various mystical properties, used in Hawaiian religious and spiritual ceremonies, as well as other places along the South Pacific."&nbsp; Looking back over her, he calmed a bit to realize, "But she's completely out of it, so I doubt he would disgrace the heritage he was given in such a way.&nbsp; Kava doesn't completely overwhelm the mind and body."<br><br><br>Soon enough after Luke got started, Hitomi's eyes snapped open in full consciousness, and then horror.&nbsp; "Oh no, my laptop!" came out of pure reflex before she even had the full capability to understand and soak in the true situation she'd just been through.&nbsp; It was very clear that she didn't remember much, didn't understand why Gilbert was handcuffed or why the entire house had been destroyed.&nbsp; She seemed to recognize everyone, though, with Kimo by face if not by name.&nbsp; "I, umm...am I in trouble?"&nbsp; The innocent question of a girl who had never really been in trouble in her life...unless you counted nearly being sacrificed to Pele.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 02:50:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Setting foot on the earth once more<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira giggled, which soon turned into a full blown laugh, which had that same bell-like quality but was much less constrained by her sense of propriety than it otherwise would have been.&nbsp; Hitomi's question was just too cute for her not to, honestly.<br><br>"No, no, not anymore at least," she assured Hitomi once she'd gotten ahold of herself, even going so far as to crouch down in front of her and brush a stray lock of hair away from the young woman's face gently.&nbsp; "You're safe now."&nbsp; She smiled at her kindly.&nbsp; "Though we're going to have you speak to the good doctor in a moment, just in case."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 03:00:46</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Serafiel slipped up and half-whispered to Namira.&nbsp; Kimo was too far away to hear, and Hitomi was still taking everything in, but the others could hear if they chose to listen.&nbsp; "Is it okay if I just, well, don't tempt her?&nbsp; Virgins are fun the first few hundred times, but, well..."<br><br>She didn't seem to be joking.&nbsp; It was supposed to be her duty to tempt mortals, but there was duty and there was <em>fun</em>, and she'd rather her business had lots of pleasure.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 03:05:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Setting foot on the earth once more<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"Hm?"&nbsp; Namira tilted her head a bit towards Serafiel when the succubus whispered to her, drawing a small laugh from her in response.&nbsp; "You don't have to tempt her, Sera, can I call you Sera?&nbsp; Anyway, unless I really need the help, you're free to tempt or not tempt who you please."&nbsp; She shrugged.&nbsp; "I suppose anything can get boring if you do it often enough, no matter how much you might have enjoyed it before."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 03:35:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's rubble<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke grinned at Hitomi's outburst, nodding in echo of Namira's assurance that she was safe now. "Yeah, you should be good now, but having the doc check you over once we get back to the island is probably going to be a good idea. Smart girl like you, you have insurance on the laptop right? This way you can get a newer, higher spec one now, right?"<br><br>He'd only been half listening to the other conversation beside him, but Serafiel's words caught his attention. <em>Is she really a virgin?</em> He kept his expression the same friendly smile that had been there, even as his libido started making some wonderfully wicked suggestions on innocents, the corrupting thereof, and wondering just how much she would blush if he whispered into her ear about how he could ..<br><br>His libido was swiftly tackled by his second thoughts and sent packing in a spray of handcuffs and vibrating toys. The girl had been through way too much for him to start with that, and he gave a soft chuckle at himself. Besides, he had been through enough changes today that he needed to re-centre himself before he even thought about such things with anyone else.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 04:02:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gilly's Ruined House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>With JD checking on Hitomi and Luke dealing with the asshole and his gear Clio roamed from the tunnel and back as she used chunks of the house to mark out the first part of the tunnel's width and location. "Tunnel's marked if we're going to bring it down. How's Hitomi?"<br><br>Setting herself slightly to the side and keeping a half eye out she runs that strangely oozing rock between her palms. A hand clenches around the stone as Kimo arrives, her head tilting even as her nose wrinkles. The mention of them sparing him has a frown curling her lips before she shakes her head, ponytail lashing behind her. "He went down easily enough that it didn't reach that. I mean accidents happen but it didn't quite get that rough. Luckily"&nbsp; <br><br>She bounces the hot rock from hand to hand as Kimo explains what's going to happen to Gil as well as the stone that had been found. It's not till Luke seems to heal Hitomi that she lets herself drift back into the conversation. "Well lass taking strange teas from assholes known for their loose ways means you're not quite as bright as we thought but trouble? Well the teacher may be upset with you so does that count? Not sure if you're going to wanna let her know you got drugged on a..." She frowns and waves the glowing stone around before grinning. "A booty call that led you to missing school." <br><br>Her free hand pats Hitomi's head as she looks at the others. "Lass is saved. There's a stone of moving." Hand holding red hot rock lifts and waves. "Lava ball squishes nicely. But. What are we doing about the tunnel?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-09-2022, 16:26:47</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Serafiel smiled at Namira's shortening of her name.&nbsp; "You can call me whatever you want, Mistress, but you'll be amused to know I've been using Sera Fiel is my mortal identification."&nbsp; She scribbled it out on the back of a receipt for Sensually Yours (https://www.sensuallyyours.com/) along with her phone number to give over.<br><br>Namira wasn't particularly empathetic, but she was cunning enough to get to know people when they were obvious enough in their demeanor.&nbsp; Serafiel wasn't used to having such a kind mistress who would let her do whatever she wanted, and she was determined to make it up to Namira by making herself useful however she could.&nbsp; "For now, though, I'd better take the bulldozer back before people start asking too many questions."&nbsp; She rushed up to plant a kiss on each of Namira's cheeks and wait for reciprocation before rushing off to take the bulldozer back.<br><br>Hitomi nodded acceptance to Luke, but she was still trying to figure things out.&nbsp; "So, here's what I remember.&nbsp; I met Gil yesterday and he seemed really nice, and we really hit it off.&nbsp; My mom said a lot of guys like to rush things, but he said that he figured I'd probably want to meet his stepmom first.&nbsp; Except, I guess I overslept, and when I woke up, I realized I'd never make it.&nbsp; My phone was missing, so I-"&nbsp; Then she caught herself.&nbsp; "Sorry, nobody wants to hear all the geeky tech stuff.&nbsp; Anyway, I was playing for a while waiting when Namira called, I guess you all heard that part.&nbsp; Then Gilbert fireballed my laptop!"&nbsp; She was rather annoyed about that.&nbsp; Then she frowned for a few moments before shaking her head.&nbsp; "I don't remember much after that."<br><br>When Luke mentioned about the insurance, Hitomi ceded, "Yeah, but there's a lot of screencaps I got for the raid that I wasn't able to back up.&nbsp; With my phone missing, I didn't have a strong enough connection to connect to the cloud and make sure I could save them all."&nbsp; A little pout was far cuter than it had any right to be.&nbsp; "Nobody's going to believe me now that I soloed Lord Arthrax with just his silver penknife."<br><br>It was only starting to dawn on her, "...Gilbert's not really a very good person, is he?"&nbsp; Her heart sank as questions came to her mind, making her smile fade as she started doubting events of the last twenty-four hours.<br><br>Kimo smiled at Clio's excitement regarding the lava ball.&nbsp; For a moment, he was tempted to chime in about his own adventures, but they had other matters to discuss.&nbsp; "I'll handle things here," he offered.&nbsp; "Presumably he has a shrine down there; I'd like to use it to pray to Pele and explain what I'm up to."<br><br>Realizing it was best to summarize, he explained, "There are ovens at the bottom level of the Atua underworld, and it's probably best to send him there and work the flames.&nbsp; Then I'll collapse the tunnel."&nbsp; He added in half under his breath, "Much as I don't want to see these islands gone, I'd rather lose them to the oceans than have to use human sacrifice to keep them going."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>29-09-2022, 23:58:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All, Hitomi<hr> <br><br>JD shook her head at Sarge's seemingly low opinion of her.&nbsp; "Well, I hope you've learned your lesson.&nbsp; The Tenacious JD isn't going go stealing glory when real stakes are on the line."&nbsp; She slung her shotgun over her shoulders, draping her arms over the length of the shotgun across her shoulders. <br><br>She felt comfortable for the first time since she'd gotten here.&nbsp; In the classroom, she hadn't really known what she was doing.&nbsp; Books and learning and study groups were never really her strong suit.&nbsp; This though, 'Hero Shit'&nbsp; This was how she could see her life from now on and it made her grin ear to ear at her comrades.<br><br>"Well, sounds like there's nothing else for us to do but get on home.&nbsp; Who has a boat that still works?"&nbsp; She asked before sheepishly adding, "Mine kinda got nuked into the sea and I had to fly here." <br><br>As she walked along the sandy shore she looked up at the dissipating storm and smiled happily.&nbsp; She wondered if her 'Dad' was up there.&nbsp; Had he seen how she'd performed?&nbsp; What did he think?&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a question for another day, but she couldn't help but wondering.<br><br>She spoke to Hitomi, "So I think it's fair to say you owe us for rescuing you.&nbsp; Right?&nbsp; How about..."&nbsp; She tried to consider a fair toll for such a daring act.&nbsp; "... you let us have your notes the rest of the school year!"&nbsp; She said, clearly more concerned with her own desire to sleep in then any other concern.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-09-2022, 00:10:17</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Primarily JD<br><br>Sarge gave no obvious reply to JD's remarks.&nbsp; Given that it was a mechanical owl with a speaker, one couldn't exactly just watch her and figure things out from her body language.&nbsp; Maybe her silence meant that JD had entirely won the argument and she was left completely speechless.&nbsp; Most likely not.<br><br>At the question of the boat, Kimo offered, "Kyle should be taking the evening boat back to Onogoro-Jima in..."&nbsp; He checked his wristwatch.&nbsp; "Thirty minutes.&nbsp; Should be able to make it there if anyone has a car, if you go that route.&nbsp; Forty-five if you call ahead to ask him to wait.&nbsp; Or you can take the Star."<br><br>It seemed unspoken between Kimo and Bubo the Owl that Bubo would give him reconnaissance while he handled affairs.<br><br>When JD looked out to the horizon, she saw the very flash strike of lightning land down, shattering on a lightning rod not all that far up the beach and sizzling upon the sand.<br><br>The question about the homework left Hitomi stunned a moment, fully starting to realize just how much danger she'd been in.&nbsp; "Yeah, okay," she agreed half-heartedly, guilt in her demeanor for causing such a bother.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>30-09-2022, 00:16:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's Ruins<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"I happen to possess quite a reliable vessel," Namira replied to JD's question about any of them still have a boat.&nbsp; "I think it could take someone else as a passenger."&nbsp; She chuckled.&nbsp; "In fact I'd be rather surprised if it couldn't."&nbsp; She nodded to Serafiel when the succubus spoke of getting the bulldozer out of the area, letting her aide do what she needed to do and filing away what she'd observed about her so far for future reference.&nbsp; She then turned her attention to Hitomi once more.&nbsp; "No, he's not, but don't blame yourself too much."&nbsp; She rolled her eyes.&nbsp; "Even if he's a worm, he knows how to manipulate people.&nbsp; The only reason it didn't work on me is because I'm better at the game than he is."&nbsp; Had she just admitted that she manipulated people?&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Did she care?&nbsp; No, not really.&nbsp; The others would figure it out eventually anyway, so best to just be up front about it.&nbsp; "So, cheer up.&nbsp; You're alive, safe, and can imagine all the ways he's going to suffer for his transgressions!"&nbsp; Namira sounded particularly cheerful about this fact herself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-09-2022, 15:13:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's rubble<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke's staff came lightly down on the top of JD's head .. not hard enough to really do more than sting, but enough to get her attention. "She does not <em>owe us</em> for rescuing her," he chided. "We do what we do because it is the right thing to do." He glanced over at Hitomi before continuing. "If she wants to do something for us in return, that's her choice. It is not an obligation." His tone was still fairly light, but there was iron in that tone too.<br><br>He turned to look at Hitomi. "Do you feel up to getting the boat back soon? If not I'm sure we can find somewhere here to park ourselves and get something to eat and drink. It will help you feel better, I'm sure. If you really don't feel good though, best get you to the doctor first." He gave a slightly guilty grin. "That, ah, was my first time manipulating the underlying forces of the universe, so while I'm fairly confident you're all better now, <em>I'd</em> still feel better after the doc gives you a once over. She's done this stuff way more than me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>02-10-2022, 02:38:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Beach<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All, Hitomi<hr> <br><br>JD gave Luke something akin to a raspberry or a growl.&nbsp; "It's not at all why I did it!"&nbsp; She said defensively towards him.&nbsp; "Even if we hadn't had to rescue her, I would have asked for her notes anyway.&nbsp; I don't want to get expelled!"&nbsp; She pointed at herself her thumb and said, "Wouldn't do at all of for the child of a god to flunk out of Chemistry, would it?"&nbsp; <br><br>She turned to Namira and nodded.&nbsp; She looked around the shore for wherever that boat might be.&nbsp; When she didn't see any boat immediately around she shot the girl a quizzical look.&nbsp; Still though, she'd seen weirder things today so she decided to trust Namira there.&nbsp; "If you say so.&nbsp; Where are you keeping it?"&nbsp; She'd heard the other options for transit, but was more curious about Namira's suggestion.<br><br>She gave Hitomi a sympathetic look, truly not wishing to make things any harder then they were already, "We'll get you home and back to your video games soon enough."&nbsp; She said with a promise, "I swear to god."&nbsp; She quickly added, "Ya know, the best god:&nbsp; Me."&nbsp; She gave her a muscle flex, obviously trying to make her laugh with a bit of facetious machismo. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-10-2022, 02:58:44</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>With everything settled, Kimo simply nodded and went down into the tunnel.&nbsp; Bubo the owl swooped up farther to survey the area and watch for threats.&nbsp; Soon enough, Serafiel and the bulldozer were likewise out of sight.<br><br>Hitomi slowly nodded with thanks at Namira's words, and got to her feet.&nbsp; She didn't quite have a smile, and she still looked pretty tired, but she seemed to be doing okay.&nbsp; "The boat works," she agreed, not wanting to be a bother to anyone but still grateful for the help.<br><br>To JD, though, Hitomi offered sympathetically, "I don't think they'll expel you.&nbsp; I mean, like...you're not going to believe this..."&nbsp; Gently she bit her lip, fighting the urge just to keep quiet.&nbsp; "And yeah, okay, maybe it's just made up, but I heard that there's one Scion who was stealing panties.&nbsp; And then they caught him and he didn't get expelled.&nbsp; Plus he can turn into a bear."&nbsp; She didn't really expect anyone to believe her; maybe she was just talking to hear the sound of her own voice and be less the topic of focus.&nbsp; "And that's on top of the whole Scion of Ra and the vampire thing.&nbsp; So, like, if you have powers and stuff, I think they're going to be nice to you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>02-10-2022, 18:27:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gilly's Ruined House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Kimo's explanation about how he was going to handle Gil and the shrine has Clio nodding, although a frown curls her lips. "There should be... other ways to help the islands." With a pout she gives a small shrug. "Something to look into I suppose."<br><br>A curious gaze is turned to Namira as her head tilts. "I don't suppose that boat to bow thing is tied to the car you mentioned once is it?"<br><br>It's JD's attempt to get Hitomi's school notes and Luke's rebuttal that has her sighing, a palm pressing against her forehead.&nbsp; With the blonde flexing and boasting she steps up behind her, one hand keeping the lavaball away while her other clasps around JD"s mouth and pulls the girl back against her so that her words brush against JD's ear. "If you're that worried about your grades we can setup study sessions. By the forge if it'll help your focus every twenty questions right and a piece of clothing gets removed while every five wrong one gets added."<br><br>Turning her attention to Hitomi she just grins before waving the glowing stone at Luke. "The panty thief was caught by us and I think he's got his number. Something about fathers of the same stories or something?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>02-10-2022, 19:28:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's Ruins<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"Ah, right, you came in after I landed," Namira commented to JD when the blonde asked where her boat was.&nbsp; "One moment."&nbsp; She stepped away from the group, removed the necklace from around her neck and held it out before her.&nbsp; "Maanna."&nbsp; The Boat of Heaven took its rideable form and she sat on the bend of it with a grin aimed JD's way as she idly kicked her feet in the air.&nbsp; "As I said, myself and perhaps one other person could easily ride her back."&nbsp; She giggled when Clio sought to silence the troublemaker and tease her a bit as well.&nbsp; "Oh, my, an interesting method of getting someone to focus."&nbsp; She grinned brightly.&nbsp; "I approve."&nbsp; She then hopped down off of Maanna and waved her hand at it dramatically.&nbsp; "Watch before your very eyes as I change this vessel into a more modern mode of conveyance with but a few words."&nbsp; She could apparently be a bit of a ham when she wanted to.&nbsp; "Ma!"&nbsp; The command and key word to change it from flying ship to sedan were spoken and she opened the driver's door and got in.&nbsp; "Come on, then.&nbsp; We can all squeeze in as long as someone doesn't mind sitting on someone else's lap."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-10-2022, 04:38:32</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> The Ruins of Gilbert's House<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Clio knew a lot about help and the way that Fate presented itself.&nbsp; It'd be awesome if it was as simple as solving cold fusion and giving it to the masses.&nbsp; That wouldn't make a good story, though.&nbsp; The masses would reject that things would be so simple.&nbsp; Part of what made Fate work as it did, at least what Captain Redbeard understood and figured, was that something awesome happened and the problems were solved as a consequence.&nbsp; Of course, nobody knew for sure.<br><br>Hitomi just blinked as Clio mentioned how they'd already caught the panty thief, and didn't know what to say.&nbsp; "I, um...I'm going to admit that I'm really bad with most mythos that isn't Japanese.&nbsp; I know a few of the Romans, like the planets, but that's about it."&nbsp; No disrespect was intended, but she'd never studied the supernatural.&nbsp; Plenty of people lived reasonably normal lives and barely had any real experiences beyond what one saw on the news.<br><br>Seeing the car appear wasn't too much for her, and she followed in, meekly slipping in to take the fifth seat so that everyone else could squeeze just fine.&nbsp; It helped that she wasn't all that big.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-10-2022, 02:26:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Gil's rubble<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Shotgun!" Luke called and promptly hopped into the front passenger seat. His staff shrunk down to a more manageable half size, and he tucked Master Wu's 6 demon bag onto his lap as he buckled up. He paused for a moment in doing that, as he considered if he was likely to be in much danger now from traffic accidents, shrugged and slid the belt clip home. <em>Why take chances?</em> he thought.<br><br>Winding the window down he turned back to the others. "The panty thief .. yeah, kinda. His father is the Black Wind Demon. He and my father .. the Great Sage, Equal of Heaven, the Handsome Monkey King .. crossed paths during the Journey to the West story. They started off trying to beat the crap out of each other, ended up with the whole mutual respect deal I think. He became Guanyin's servant, so he's more or less reformed now I guess. I was thinking I might be able to set a good example for Cheng Xiaoxong, but given who my dad is, I'm not sure how doable that'd be." His grin said he knew exactly what people were likely to think of him, once they found out who his father was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-10-2022, 01:32:34</strong>
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				It didn't take long to get everyone back, for Doctor Lin Cheng to check over Hitomi, and for everything to be okay.<br><br>All in all, people didn't really seem to recognize that there had been any trouble at all.&nbsp; Maybe most had just taken as acceptance that they were safe here.&nbsp; After all, all the real problems happened off of the island itself...<br><br><strong>Friday, August 5th</strong><br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Clio’s Dorm Room<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Clio woke up in the morning to the beautiful musical notes of a Glass Armonica playing in her room.&nbsp; Checking around, it wasn’t hard to find a tiny but beautifully made butterfly of stained glass, rubbing together just so as it flew and carefully designed to play a song.<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEKlRUvk9zc<br><br>Her cat chased the butterfly, and for several minutes, the music synced up between the cat’s rhythmic purring percussion and the harmonic song emanated from the butterfly’s wings.<br><br>Eventually, unless Clio stopped it, the cat caught the butterfly and disassembled it, but not in a way that Clio wouldn’t be able to put back together again if she took the time.&nbsp; The butterfly had no other value or meaning beyond being sentimental, a reminder that someone loved her and thought she’d appreciate waking up to such beauty.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Cyberspace<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Namira<br><br>Namira receives an e-mail from Head Librarian Amunet Chisisi, but doesn’t have time to respond before class.<br><br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt"><br>Dear Namira Laurent,<br><br>I have been informed of your desire to repent and return to the library.&nbsp; Rather than put you through the usual process of expecting a direct apology, I’d rather offer a proposition.<br><br>There’s a student, Michaela Garcia, who used to be the warmth and joy of the library.&nbsp; As of the start of the year, she hasn’t smiled, hasn’t been doing much of her schoolwork, and the light in her eyes is missing.&nbsp; I believe she’s heartbroken, but it’s never been my way to know love beyond dedication to duty and its inherent satisfaction.<br><br>It’s not uncommon for Scions associated with Ishtar, as well as other love deities such as Aphrodite, to assist in the matters of love.<br><br>As of this moment, you’re unbanned from the library.&nbsp; If you head in to speak with her and attempt to help her, I will consider the matter settled.&nbsp; If you’d like to suggest other terms, you may come and see me.<br><br>I have no idea whether this will require an individual or group effort.&nbsp; The way this often works, if an individual Scion goes alone, they’ll be able to know if they can handle matters and call in assistance if they need it.&nbsp; Groups being brought usually make sure everyone is aware of the situation from the onset but ensure that the entire group is necessary to handle it.&nbsp; You understand the nature of your Band better than I do and what would be appropriate.<br><br>Written in truth in the name of Ma’at.<br>Head Librarian Amunet Chisisi<br></tt><br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Mail<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Tian Lei<br><br>Luke receives two letters, with one printed out by a minor functionary of Ao Guang.&nbsp; Although it was several pages of Mandarin, something about his recent experiences allowed him to skim through everything with little issue and focus everything down to the important bits.<br><br>According to the letter, Ao Guang does not blame Tian Lei for Sun Wukong stealing yet another staff from his palace.&nbsp; It took pages and pages to do so politely and without allowing one to take offense, but the letter explained that Ao Guang is pretty much done with the Shen and such nonsense, and has no interest in attempting to continue such a petty squabble to no real gain.&nbsp; “It is sufficient that the glory of the Great Blue Dragon of the East is such that even Sun Wukong knows where to find the best weapons for his children.”<br><br>The letter further claims that the actions of the dragon, Pangxie Daolong, were without his counsel and consent, that Pangxie has been removed from the service of Ao Guang as a crab lieutenant, but that his whereabouts are no longer known.&nbsp; Past exploits are mentioned where other children of Sun Wukong went to his palace, made a mess, caused all sorts of issues, but didn’t find out any information and came no closer to their goal, so Ao Guang wants to nip things in the bud and just let Tian Lei know that there are no clues to be found by going there.&nbsp; Thanks is also given that the lives of his crabs were spared.<br><br>Even with all the pages spent in the writing speaking of the glory and power of the Great Blue Dragon of the East. offering all the boilerplate and ensuring that nothing in the text would offer offense, it still ends up coming across as nothing more than a plea.&nbsp; The Celestial Bureaucracy will never stop this from happening and he just wants to be left alone.<br><br>The next letter came from Shaw Brothers Studio:<br><br><hr><tt class="bbc_tt"><br>Dear Tian Lei:<br><br>First, I hope you’ll accept my apology for the bureaucratic nightmare that was undergoing the studio recently.<br><br><br>We’re planning a project called Feng Shui, with the protagonists being heroes of the Chi War, protecting humankind’s destiny in a titanic struggle across space and time.&nbsp; Several pages have been enclosed to allow you to familiarize yourself with the material.<br><br>If you’re interested, I’ll be happy to work around your university schedule.&nbsp; However, I have a request.&nbsp; <br><br>In order to bolster our international markets, we’re also looking for an actress who is not Chinese and who has a talent for at least one form of weapon prowess, whether melee, archery, or firearms.&nbsp; Acting skill is important but secondary; you know how easily injuries can happen and that acting is easier to teach than combat skill.&nbsp; Her role as lead actress will be someone strong, capable, and able to hold her own in a fight, with likely shifting to become a love interest if that goes over well in test markets.&nbsp; Initially rivals, the two of you will end up facing off against a major threat together; scripts are pending.<br><br>Should you know someone who might be interested in such a role, discuss it with her and ask her to contact our Honolulu studio for an audition.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Alexander Wong<br>Senior Manager, Shaw Brothers Studio<br></tt><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> The basic deal here is to make an offer to bring in one of the other PCs and see if they’d be interested in this also.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>As the others came in, Hitomi was apologizing to Professor Shamoon, who was more concerned about ensuring that Hitomi doesn’t miss class again than she was about the singular incident.<br><br>With the ankh and glasses, one might have expected Professor Tonya Shamoon to have the scent of dry dust and sand, but she did not,&nbsp; Djehuty, better known to the Greeks as Thoth, had not conceived or Chosen her.&nbsp; Such was the cruelty of Fate that there was no goddess of making math less boring.<br><br>(https://media0.giphy.com/media/l4FB6RbvPkRCrgXmg/200w.gif)<br><br>“Class dismissed.”<br><br>This time, Hitomi stuck around for a bit, searching for the words in silence.&nbsp; Her eyes said it all: she wanted to say more to thank them, but all the words in her heart felt so hollow that she didn’t bear to speak them.<br><br>Serafiel showed up soon enough in the hallway, wearing a T-shirt that read, <tt class="bbc_tt">I thought Santa was supposed to give naughty girls coal.&nbsp; Why did he give me lingerie and the key to a cheap motel room?</tt><br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Thursday counts as an interval of Downtime.&nbsp; One of the obvious uses for Downtime regards Crafting rules.<br><br>If you’re not doing crafting, you’re free to spend the day as you like.<br><br>JD has more than enough time to find another lightning bolt if I didn't put in seeing one fall, which I think I did.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-10-2022, 00:22:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave a silent sigh of relief when the class ended. He was still buzzing from recent events, and it was making it harder to focus on what was, well, entirely mundane matters now. He probably ought to send a response back to the missive he'd received from Ao Guang, but better to check what the formalities are like for something like that before putting pen to paper as it were. In the meantime though, the email from Mr Wong, well, that was an entirely different kettle of fish. <br><br>His gaze flicked over JD and Namira, then Clio and Hitomi. <em>I guess not</em>, he thought, his gaze lingering on Hitomi. <em>They did say they wanted to go for the international appeal after all.</em> Part of him wanted to bring it up now, but having to exclude Hitomi, well, that would just be .. cruel. <em>Better to wait til I have the others alone</em> he though, nodding to himself. <em>On the other hand, they did say not Chinese, and she is, what, Japanese? Not sure she's combat trained mind you, but at least I can bring it up.</em><br><br>"So," he said, looking around the group. "I, ah, had an interesting email there. I guess you all know by now that I was involved in a film project before I came here. Well, the powers that be have an idea for another show, and they're asking me to do a little talent scouting. They're looking for someone with international appeal, who has some degree of combat training. Could be melee, firearms or even archery. Sounds like they might be aiming for the whole rivals to lovers trope as things develop, but if any of you fancy giving it a shot, I can set us up with recording some test footage at the Honolulu office. It's a lead role, not just a bit part." he added to explain further.<br><br>He paused for a moment and then grinned. "Aaaaaaaaaand I guess I really ought to let them know about the developments of the last couple of days. I'mma gonna be a one man special effects show."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-10-2022, 01:08:08</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Luke<br><br>Hitomi listened, but she gently shook her head in regards to herself.&nbsp; "Unless you count Hacktastica, I don't know the first thing about any sort of fighting."&nbsp; She was smart enough to know that video game knowledge was exceptionally different than actually being talented at combat.&nbsp; While she wasn't truly clumsy, any comparison to a true athlete, gymnast, or realistic combatant left her wanting.&nbsp; <br><br>However, her smile thanked him for the offer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>07-10-2022, 14:44:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Class 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira hummed idly to herself while class went on.&nbsp; And on.&nbsp; Gods, could anything be more boring than this?&nbsp; When it was finally over she was eager to escape, but Luke spoke up and drew her attention back to the now instead of finding a way to unwind a bit.&nbsp; She listened to what he had to say, finding herself intrigued by the question he put forward.<br><br>"A chance to star in a show alongside a handsome young man?"&nbsp; She put a slight, provocative purr into her tone as she eyed Luke from head to toe.&nbsp; "A shared lead role at that?"&nbsp; She chuckled, dropping the playfully seductive way she'd been speaking until now.&nbsp; "I'd be willing to try.&nbsp; You all saw how skilled I am with a bow and I'm at least competent at hand to hand on top of that as well."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>12-10-2022, 05:08:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Class 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD had spent the whole class trying to pay attention and failed miserably.&nbsp; By the time class had ended, she had been practically slumped over in her desk.&nbsp; As Hitomi came closer to them, though, she perked up.&nbsp; When she was unable to thank them, JD had words of her own. "Hey there Hitomi!&nbsp; Hey, I don't suppose I can borrow your notes?"&nbsp; She held up her own notebook which contained only a stick-figure sketch of a person standing astride a volcano caldera.&nbsp; She looked embarrassed and said, "I'm not a great note-taker." <br><br>She perked up though at Luke's offering.&nbsp; "Wait, a movie?"&nbsp; She asked with a raised eyebrow.&nbsp; "Oh man, I'd love to.&nbsp; You know, my mother was an actress."&nbsp; She said, sounding both proud of her mother, but also reluctant to elaborate.&nbsp; "Do we get paid?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>13-10-2022, 02:36:11</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> JD<br><br>Having already planned for this, Hitomi offered over a printed-out sliver of paper listing an extensive URL, giving a little smile.&nbsp; "Here's the read-and-comment URL for my Docs file for my notes for this class.&nbsp; You'll be able to read everything I put down, and you can add your own little comments if you want to add things or like that.&nbsp; Keep the URL, and if I change the file for some reason before the season was done, I'll let you know."<br><br>Pulling out the same brand new laptop she'd been using for taking notes in class, she showed what she had so far: with a lot more detail and a few examples she'd typed out, but with a few issues like that she kept putting things like x^3 instead of x³.&nbsp; She'd also taken the time to rewrite the notes in English; changing from how she'd been doing it the first day.<br><br>"If you want, I can e-mail it, but...I'd need, like, contact info for you for that.&nbsp; I'm not even sure of your full name to get your class e-mail; the teacher called you JD on the first day."&nbsp; It was only odd to her in hindsight, and now easily understood, though she was still occasionally struck by the differences in Western society.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-10-2022, 02:45:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"I don't know what all they'd want the leads doing," he cautioned Namira. "But we can certainly give it a go and see how we look on screen together."<br><br>At JDs question about payment he nodded. "I doubt they'd pay anything for auditioning, but if they wanted you, then yeah, you'd definitely have to get paid. They'll do up a contract, but its best to get a 3rd party looking those over to make sure they're fair. Your mum can probably give you some more advice too."<br><br>He shifted to look round at Clio. "What about you? Want to see if you can make your mark on the big screen?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>29-10-2022, 18:59:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Class 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira shrugged, not truly concerned about it.&nbsp; She'd either get the role or she wouldn't, but either way she'd be trying her best.&nbsp; It would certainly be fitting for her to gain such prestige, but if someone else was more deserving she'd have to accept defeat gracefully.&nbsp; Maybe.&nbsp; She'd have to wait and see.<br><br>"Oh, there is something I wanted to bring up as well," she said, crossing her right leg over her left knee and lacing her fingers together over top of it.&nbsp; "I've been asked to look into something.&nbsp; There's a girl named Michaela Garcia that has had a very sudden shift in how she's behaving.&nbsp; It might be simple heartbreak, but if it's something more I wanted to let you all in on it, just in case."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-10-2022, 02:53:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"You think it might be something more?" Luke asked, turning back to Namira with a quizzical expression. "I mean, I'm happy to lend a hand, but heartbreak, I don't know how much I can help with that kinda thing." He paused for a moment considering what he knew of the supernatural world, but he couldn't think offhand of any demons that fitted this particular M.O.<br><br>"You have a plan here? Go find her, see if she's willing to talk, or are we just going to scope her out?" He paused, rubbing his chin. "I might be able to tell if her elements are out of balance .. if there is some kind of outside influence, I might be able to pick it up. Maybe."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>31-10-2022, 02:06:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Clio's Dorm --&gt; Classroom 103 <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>There were many ways to wake in the morning but the beautiful chimes of glass is one of the nicer ways to wake. The metal cat chasing the glass butterfly does draw a smile from her but she's quick to catch the cat and hold it against her before holding a hand out for the butterfly. Admonishing the kitty to behave she prepped for class.<br><br><hr><br>Classes and math in particular later left the small group on their own, Hitomi a little lost as she sought words but soon offered up a website of notes to JD. As chatter floated around Clio was lost in her own thoughts, a condition soon rectified as Luke threw a question her way. Jumping slightly she turned to him, head tilting. "Wha...Oh. Huh." She gives a small shrug before waving towards JD and Namira. "They'd probably look better on film. Most of my acting's been on stage or roaming the faires. Nothing really big." She gives Luke a small smile. "If you need someone I could audition. My fighting's probably up to snuff at least."<br><br>Namira's piping up about being asked to look into a girl has her smile dipping into a frown. "More then heartbreak? Are we dipping into things like assault, home problems, or magic? Cause I'm with Luke on not being much help if it's just heartbreak."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>31-10-2022, 16:02:19</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Clio's Dorm<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Clio<br><br>Upon her command, it was easy enough for Clio to get the cat to cough up the butterfly, now disassembled but with various parts that were similar in nature to the cat.&nbsp; Taking apart the pieces of the butterfly that remained meant that Clio could easily figure out how to put it all properly back together again - it'd take several minutes, all told - but she had no idea how to make it do anything other than play the song, and then the cat would chase it and eat it again by their programming.&nbsp; Without the cat, the butterfly would do nothing but play the song forever, a little flying music box provided by the gods.<br><br>While checking the butterfly over, the sun shone in through her window, a single ray piercing through the clouds and striking the wings to illuminate them in prismatic glory.&nbsp; Those unfamiliar with the ways of mythology could easily mistake it as coincidence, but Clio knew better.&nbsp; One of the Theoi involved in the sun had assisted in this gift.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>01-11-2022, 02:20:43</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Serafiel had so little response to the mention of the library as to lead one to suspect that she might have been aware of it well before, but she offered, "I've been around long enough to have quite a bit of experience with Fate."&nbsp; Jokes about age were so common as to have grown old a very long time ago.&nbsp; "In my experience, now that you're a Band, destiny will find itself weaving your stories together in interesting and unpredictable ways.&nbsp; You might not know how you can contribute to a particular cause, but - in my experience - you often will.&nbsp; Sure, it won't happen every time, but..."<br><br>Then she stopped and reconsidered.&nbsp; "Actually, I've seen it both ways, really.&nbsp; Plenty of stories where someone is alone, they're meant to be."&nbsp; With a little smile, she said, "I think the big question is whether you all or just Namira would like to go to Japan," even though Japan hadn't been mentioned.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>01-11-2022, 21:30:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Class 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>She took the paper and slipped it into her jacket pocket.&nbsp; "Thanks Hitomi.&nbsp; I guess we're even now!"&nbsp; She said with a flirty wink at the girl.&nbsp; "Of course, if you want my phone number I can just give it to you."&nbsp; She raised her eyebrows suggestively, "The two of us can have a late night study session." <br><br>JD nodded eagerly, "Heartbreak is something I'm VERY helpful at."&nbsp; She said.&nbsp; "Back in the day, people used to come to me all the time with their relationship problems.&nbsp; I would always know what they needed:&nbsp; Booze, Ice Cream, a Rebound fuck, or Lighter Fluid.&nbsp; One of those things always helps."&nbsp; &nbsp;She leaned back and rested her head on her interlaced fingers.<br><br>"Why don't me, you, and your friend go out sometime?&nbsp; We'll figure out the best cure for your friend and have a blast!" <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>01-11-2022, 22:11:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Class 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"It's a possibility," Namira said regarding whether or not there was something more involved.&nbsp; "That's why I wanted to talk to you all about it first, in case there really is something more at play."&nbsp; She shrugged and shook her head.&nbsp; "For now I'm going to approach her, see if I can't figure things out."&nbsp; She nodded to Serafiel.&nbsp; "Sera has a point as well.&nbsp; We're all children of the gods and tied to Fate.&nbsp; That's the second reason I came to you all about it."&nbsp; She then smiled slightly at JD's enthusiastic offer.&nbsp; "And that, JD, is the third reason, in case any of you could help if it's something more... mundane."&nbsp; Though calling heartbreak mundane was a little callous.&nbsp; "I'll admit I'm not doing this for purely altruistic reasons, but I'm also trying to be a better person."&nbsp; She grimaced.&nbsp; "It hasn't been easy, but I'm still going to do my best."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-11-2022, 01:30:58</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All (And if you aren't going, let me know and I'll figure out something else for you to do)<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Maat.svg)</div><br>The name for the Truth in Stone Library wasn't inherently obvious to someone as uninformed in the supernatural as Namira, but the large stone engraven image on the side of the building came up in Google Image Search as Ma'at, the Egyptian Primordial of truth, justice, goodness, and the natural balance and cosmic order of the universe.<br><br>It was the only real decoration to be had for the place, because inside the double doors, it was just another library with lots of books and a dozen old computers set up as a computer lab area.<br><br>It didn't take a great deal of searching to find Michaela Garcia.&nbsp; There was a young Hispanic girl with a bright pink backpack sitting all by herself alone at one of the tables.&nbsp; Despite her dress and accessories suggesting an upbeat and optimistic demeanor - even her laptop had all sorts of cutesy stickers like smiley faces - there was just something missing where there used to be a happy girl who was hopeful for the future.&nbsp; She had her book open, but her eyes weren't moving, just staring off at nothing, no doubt captivated by a memory that just continued to haunt her.<br><br>Both the table she was at and the ones adjacent were otherwise unoccupied, allowing for some degree of quiet conversation in the library.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-11-2022, 00:32:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Classroom 103<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"So, I'm guessing that's our girl?" Luke said, sotto voce .. partially because he didn't want her to overhear, and partially because it was a library. "Yeah, she definitely looks like she has something on her mind alright, and I doubt it's something I can punch. Unless it was Gil, in which case I'll happily go find and punch him again on general principles."<br><br>"Did we get any kind of clue as to just what's up with her, what's got her like this?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>08-11-2022, 17:51:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD looked at the girl in question and shrugged to Luke, "Maybe it's a case of the 'Mondays'?"&nbsp; She said flippantly.&nbsp; "There's only one way to find out."&nbsp; With that, JD flipped a lock of blonde hair over her shoulder and marched over to the girl.<br><br>"Hey there!" She said to the gal, "Mind if I sit here?"&nbsp; She asked, sitting without waiting for an answer.&nbsp; Here voice was library-friendly but only barely.&nbsp; "The name's JD.&nbsp; Please to meet you!"&nbsp; She laid on all the charm she could muster, hoping to make a good impression on the girl. "These are my buds," she said gesturing.&nbsp; "We're the semi-official problem solving committee of Onogoro-Jima." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>09-11-2022, 23:52:19</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>She looked up slowly, keeping her voice down by reflex.&nbsp; "Hey," she said with all the joy of Eeyore thanking people for noticing him.&nbsp; <br><br>Her eyes shifted a moment, torn.&nbsp; On the one hand, she doubted that anyone could help her.&nbsp; On the other, she did want to talk to people, and it showed.&nbsp; "I don't think you can help me, but...thank you for listening."<br><br>She took a breath, never quite managing eye contact for more than a few seconds as memories kept tearing her gaze in various directions.&nbsp; "I was off in Kyoto on summer break, and I met someone.&nbsp; Yui.&nbsp; If that's her name.&nbsp; I don't know.&nbsp; It's probably not."&nbsp; She took a breath, doubting she was getting the story out well at all.&nbsp; "So, I could tell about all the good times, but...eventually, I found her kitsune tail.&nbsp; And I freaked.&nbsp; I mean, I shouldn't have cared.&nbsp; It's not that big of a deal.&nbsp; Even when you think about it, like...foxes are cool.&nbsp; But I didn't know, and, well, I guess I..."<br><br>Her eyes misted.&nbsp; "I know what a kitsune is now.&nbsp; I didn't then.&nbsp; The books say that they're shifty and untrustworthy.&nbsp; I don't know.&nbsp; Maybe?&nbsp; I think I had some money missing from my purse sometimes.&nbsp; I don't care."<br><br>Finally looking into JD's eyes, she explained, "I just...I want to find her again, talk to her.&nbsp; I looked all over for her in Kyoto, especially L'Escamoteur.&nbsp; It's a cocktail bar where we used to hang out a lot, but I waited for days and she wasn't there.&nbsp; If she'll have me back, if she wants to see me again..."&nbsp; For a moment, hope came back to her eyes, but then she shook her head as she couldn't hold onto it.<br><br>"I'm sorry.&nbsp; I should really get back to studying."&nbsp; She looked again at the book she'd barely looked at for some time, but waited a bit in case any of them had specific questions.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>10-11-2022, 00:47:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira had to admit that she was impressed.&nbsp; Either JD could be really damn easy to open up to, or the poor girl was desperate for someone, anyone, to talk to this about.&nbsp; Seems things were a little more complicated than just a broken heart, but they'd have to learn more in order to find out.<br><br>"I know it's difficult, but if you want us to help we'll need to know more," she said to the young woman gently.&nbsp; "What Yui last looked like, where she lived?"&nbsp; She was willing to help, but they needed more information.&nbsp; In fact... well, they were in a library.&nbsp; She headed to look for information regarding kitsune and whether or not she could learn anything useful for this situation.&nbsp; "I've been where you are... once."&nbsp; When she first started dating, as a matter of fact.&nbsp; "Situation isn't exactly the same, but it's similar enough."&nbsp; He'd dropped her, in that case.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>10-11-2022, 01:12:56</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><br>"Thinking back on it," Michaela explained, "she kind of blew off my questions about her past.&nbsp; That was okay at the time; I figured she just had some problems she didn't want to talk about.&nbsp; That happens to all of us."&nbsp; Taking a breath, she said, "If she doesn't want to see me again, I get it.&nbsp; I just..."&nbsp; Once more she shook her head, probably kicking herself that anything she wanted to say wasn't blindingly obvious.&nbsp; "I'm sorry."<br><br>She does, however, have a picture, and she sends it to Namira's phone provided she gets the phone number and all such.&nbsp; The two are sitting at a cocktail bar, smiling from ear to ear, arms in arm and blissfully content.&nbsp; "That's us at L'Escamoteur.&nbsp; I don't really know where else she'd be besides that; she loved it there.&nbsp; Even with the hotel, she just ended up staying with me for a while, saying she was having financial troubles."&nbsp; Most people would be annoyed at being fooled, or question how they could be so gullible, but neither one showed with Michaela.<br><br><br>Namira has little difficulty in finding a basic book about supernatural lore and various mythological creatures.&nbsp; This one seems to have quite a bit about the various creatures of all the major ten pantheons, complete with pictures.&nbsp; It goes into detail:<br><br>Kitsune, the japanese word for fox, are more properly foxes (usually from Japan) who have lived for at least a hundred years and developed sentience.&nbsp; They retain their cunning and sly trickster natures, learn to take human form, and charm and con their way through various lovers.&nbsp; However, those lovers rarely mean any more to them than a fine meal, a bottle of wine, or a similar pleasant memory.&nbsp; Humans are usually infuriated at being so tricked, leaving the kitsune to run and start up a new identity, at least until they're discovered again.<br><br>The tail is difficult for mortals to spot, but they can recognize Kitsune with some intelligence and knowhow of the supernatural.&nbsp; Supernatural beings invariably just recognize them with absolutely no issue, the same way that Scions just recognize each other.<br><br>Most of them can take on a single human form, but it's not unknown for some tobe able to take on the form of any human they choose, or even to take the forms of inanimate objects, animals, or plants.&nbsp; No matter the shapeshifting, however, they cannot mitigate the fox tail entirely, but they can and do cover it up.&nbsp; Other known powers include talking to canines, creating illusions, and stealing their victims' vitality for a day or two.<br><br><br>There were flights from Honolulu to Kyoto taking place a few hours from now, and well within Namira's budget to get plane tickets for her and the rest of the Scions.&nbsp; Alternatively, they could just teleport...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-11-2022, 23:32:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Finding one specific person in a city sounds like a bit of a tall order, even for the likes of us," Luke said quietly to the others as the apparently heartbroken girl spoke. "And even if we do, getting them to come back with us is going to be harder still. I mean, I'm all for helping, but honestly I don't think something like this is going to play to my strengths," he continued.<br><br>"I don't suppose any of you ended up with supernatural tracking abilities?"<br><br>"I could maybe help with transport," he said after a moment or two of consideration. "I've learned the technique for creating summersault clouds, or at least the temporary versions of them. Might be easier, not to mention quicker, just taking a plane, but you know, option is there if we need it. I just have to spend some time doing the alchemical stuff first."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>13-11-2022, 01:09:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD was indeed quite easy to talk to.&nbsp; She listened intently her face showed nothing but sympathy.&nbsp; When she finished her tale of woe though, JD's immediate reaction was, "Girl, you need to move on!"&nbsp; &nbsp;She said emphatically.&nbsp; "I know you think all you need is a little catharsis, but sometimes that's life, ya know?&nbsp; Fox girl, or no fox girl, you can't make someone love you."&nbsp; The words filled her with her own guilt.&nbsp; She'd certainly ghosted her own share of partners.&nbsp; The thought of breaking someone's heart into a million pieces and them ending up like Michaela.<br><br>"How about we take you out on the town instead?&nbsp; We can find you a rebound.&nbsp; Soon enough though, you'll forget all about her."&nbsp; She hoped it was that easy for all of her own conquests to move on from her.<br><br>Still though, looking into Michaela's eyes, she knew that it wouldn't be that easy.&nbsp; "If we find her, and let her say goodbye, would that be enough?"&nbsp; She asked sympathetically.&nbsp; "We can't promise that she'll want to come back to you though."&nbsp; <br><br>As her companions talked of plane tickets and turning into clouds, JD simply nodded.&nbsp; "I'll let you handle the logistics.&nbsp; I don't think I'll be able honk all the way over the pacific, so I am at your whim."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>13-11-2022, 16:21:23</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"I just want someone to apologize to her for me," Michaela said.&nbsp; "If she won't accept that, then, well, at least I tried.&nbsp; But I know what it's like to have people reject you just for being who you are.&nbsp; From what I read, it happens to kitsune all the time.&nbsp; If nothing else," she said, finally crystalizing her thoughts, "I want her to know that I don't hate her now that I know what she really is."<br><br><hr><br>The question of how to get there was up to the party, but there were two obvious solutions:<br><br>1.) Get plane tickets and miss the party in Honolulu this evening.<br><br>2.) Use the Guiding Star of Rehua, which will take spending Legend to use both there and back.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-11-2022, 00:04:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"A plane would be the easiest option, I think," Luke replied. "I haven't had a chance to test out a cloud yet, so not sure what their speed is like. They're more an emergency backup than a first choice, I think."<br><br>He glanced around at the others. "Thoughts on transport?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>14-11-2022, 01:59:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr>"We'll see what we can do," Namira assured Michaela, putting the book back and turning to the others.&nbsp; "I can easily handle travel fare, so if we go by plane it won't be an issue."&nbsp; She looked around at them each in turn.&nbsp; "The question is; do we wait or go immediately?&nbsp; Things may not be dire, but if there's a chance the fox's disappearance isn't voluntary, then can we afford to take our time?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>17-11-2022, 05:50:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 0/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>"What about that... Guiding Star of Rehua from thumping the asshole?" Romance has never been Clio's bullwark but she could at least pretend to help. A hand comes up to brush against her cheek before she shrugs. "Faster then a plane at least even if maybe more tiring. And doesn't need passports... maybe?" Her gaze slips from Namira to JD and back. "Shapechangers and romance means you two might be our best bet to find them." Another shrug shakes her shoulders. "Least Namy's search let us know that we'd just know instead of having to have JD flip skirts looking for an actual tail."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-11-2022, 03:16:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke shook his head at the suggestion of teleporting there. "Probably better to keep that for emergencies," he said. "From what I've heard, Japan is pretty strict on the whole paperwork thing, and if we get in trouble with the police and they see we're there illegally, they'll want to throw the book at us. Better to just go over normally, I would say."<br><br>He turned to look at Namira before continuing. "Seems to me that we're here because we're supposed to be. I'd take that to mean we ought not to waste any time, and there will be other parties." He gestured towards the doorway. "I vote we pack our travel bags and head on as soon as possible. Besides, the longer we leave it, the colder the trail goes, and other clichés like that, right?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-11-2022, 22:14:50</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> &gt; Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>It took less than an hour from leaving the Truth in Stone Library to collect everything that the Scions wanted, such as luggage, in order to travel.&nbsp; The ferry left thrice a day, and in order to catch a plane in Honoloulu in the late afternoon, they had to have all that luggage on the ferry in order to have it transported over.&nbsp; This wasn't particularly difficult, since everyone had to go through the process of packing and getting everything on the ferry just to get to Onogoro-Jima in the first place.<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRRWVPAG-F04fN9XSZ-njmTvqB9rnq6-PhUyg&amp;usqp=CAU)</div>Kyle, the kindly old gentleman who ran the ferry, now had the strong smell of burning amber even though it had been indiscernible when the Scions had originally met him.&nbsp; Far too many Scions were like this, just like what might have originally seemed like a spraypainted R on the back of the boat was now recognizable as Raidho, one of the Norse runes.&nbsp; Just getting to Onogoro-Jima and back required magic, but Kyle did his best to keep it from being obvious.&nbsp; All the better to let ordinary people enjoy their ordinary lives.<br><br>Plenty of these trips ended with no issues, and there were a half a dozen or so students on board heading to the mainland so oblivious.&nbsp; Sadly, this trip would not fare as well.<br><br>About half an hour after the voyage began, when the ferry was roughly at the halfway point, the giant head of a Chinese water dragon erupted from the waves.&nbsp; "Tian Lei!" he shouted in a voice that Luke had little trouble in recognizing, making it clear that he had a score to settle.<br><br>Kyle got to work in pulling out a loom, focusing upon the ship itself and dedicating his magical ability.&nbsp; The fate of the ship itself was being worked through, threaded just like the weaving, ensuring that the ferry itself would not suffer structural damage.&nbsp; If the ship was destroyed, after all, everyone on board was done for.<br><br>Plenty of students started to freak, but they didn't have much of anything they could do beyond hold on and watch in horror.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> The end of this post hits a rather abrupt point, but I want to encourage everyone to take their sweet time with the preparation beforehand.&nbsp; I want to know, for example, what kind of luggage everyone is intending to bring, even though it may not come up.<br><br>You're free if you so choose to spend time with stuff like talking to Kyle, and answers will be given if you do.&nbsp; I just figured it was better to let everyone see what was up and what it's all leading to, and when.&nbsp; That way, you know what you can set up and all such, and then we can also continue to discuss what I expect to end up as combat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>22-11-2022, 20:19:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>For JD, packing was easy.&nbsp; She was always ready to go at a moments notice.&nbsp; She always had made it a habit to pick up and take off before she wore out her welcome.&nbsp; It had kept her from putting down roots and settling down sure, but it had never stopped her from making friends.&nbsp; She had plenty of friends all over the world, but they were all surface level drinking buddies whose names were forgotten by the time she'd reached the next country.&nbsp; The people she was traveling with now were a bit different.&nbsp; <br><br>JD had her trusty backpack on and her shotgun slung over one shoulder.&nbsp; The heavy hiking backpack made her feet wobbly as the ferry was rocked, so she grabbed onto the rail as the dragon made itself known to everyone.&nbsp; She yelled to Luke, "Geeze, Luke!&nbsp; Friend of yours?"&nbsp; She asked as she slung the shotgun over her shoulder and rushed headlong between the dragon and the passengers. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-11-2022, 03:05:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br><em>I knew I shoulda taken that left toin at Albakerky</em> thought Luke as he stared at the sudden appearance of the annoyed dragon. <em>Or at least taken the cloud to the main land. Then again, dragons are supposed to be able to fly as well, so maybe not.</em><br><br>As JD spoke he turned towards her, and shook his head. "Not exactly. Remember the other day I mentioned managing to piss off a dragon?" He jerked his thumb towards it. "Dragon." He shook his head again. "I really didn't think he'd be dumb enough to escalate things, not like this anyway, but I guess I was wrong." He gave a shrug. "Guess I better talk to him."<br><br>He stepped clear of the other students and approached the rail, taking his staff out and willing it to grow to fighting size before resting it across his shoulder. "Pangxie Daolong," he called out before leveling the staff at the dragon. "Will you really compound your previous folly by acting like this and threatening the safety of those who simply seek to cross the waters of the ocean? When I last stood before you, I was but a son of mortal flesh. Now I am a son of Heaven, and my fathers powers run through my veins too. Let this go, and trouble us no further."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>23-11-2022, 04:41:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr>Normally Namira would pack fairly heavily for a trip, not wanting to go anywhere without at least a dozen outfits for any occasion that might arise.&nbsp; This time, however, she managed to restrain herself to five outfits, basic toiletries, for her, and the checked out book on Japanese legends and folklore.<br><br>"How incredibly rude," she huffed when the dragon decided to interrupt their journey to the mainland because of its grudge towards Luke.&nbsp; "Jumped up overgrown lizard."&nbsp; Still, Luke seemed to be handling it, so for the moment she kept any further comments to herself, though she did keep a hand on her necklace, just in case.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-11-2022, 03:50:13</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>There was a certain quality, common to a certain type of management, where they only planned things out up until a certain degree.&nbsp; When things didn't go according to their plan, it gave them a look of utter imbecility as to what to do next.<br><br>Pangxie Daolong was not the only being in existence who could get this.&nbsp; Were a dog able to catch a car it was chasing, it would get this exact same stupid expression of, <em>Okay, now what?</em>&nbsp; As he looked over to Kyle, he decided that sinking the boat wasn't going to be in his long-term best interests, but he still had to demand something and prove that coming out here hadn't all been for naught.&nbsp; Eventually, though, he formulated a plan.<br><br>"Come out on the waves and fight me, son of a thief," the dragon yelled in English, keeping up with the boat with the same effortless majesty that allowed his voice to be heard over the loud motor.&nbsp; "I know you can.&nbsp; The staff your father stole will allow you to run across the waves as easily as sand.&nbsp; If you fail against me, your companions can withdraw your body from the ocean as I take the staff back to Ao Guang."<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Assuming that Luke takes Pangxie Daolong up on this offer, I'm going to need to know from the other three whether it's group participation or spectators.&nbsp; By all rights, this may be something Luke wants to handle one on one, and I can set the battle that way, but if the entire group is going to be fighting the dragon, I'll make him strong enough to handle the entire group.<br><br>It can't be half and half; having one other PC besides Luke means having him strong enough for the group.&nbsp; However, I wanted to leave that choice available to people because stuff like an honorable one on one combat should be respected in a game where Fate takes the wheel.<br><br>I have enough faith in Hairy's fast posting speed not to worry about things getting too bogged down if it ends up one on one.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-11-2022, 00:20:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave a simple shrug at the dragon's challenge. "I could fight you .. but there is no point to it," he replied. "I hold no enmity against you, and there is nothing to be gained. Ao Guang has already informed me that he considers the matter of the staff settled, and has no wish to see things continue. Perhaps he feels that my sparing the lives of his crab warriors is worth the staff I now wield."<br><br>He brought the staff down, grounding one end in front of him and rested both hands on the top. "I know that your own fortune has not fared so well since we last saw each other on the beach, so I would like to instead offer you a suggestion. A long time ago, another dragon chose to accompany my father in his most notable quest, and his star rose in the heavens as a result. The quest that my companions and I are on is not quite so grand, but I offer you the chance to join us. Show that you have learned, and that you wish to prosper once more under Heaven. Come with us, help us, and gain the favour of Heaven once more."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>26-11-2022, 04:01:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 1/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Truth in Stone Library<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>A flight really limits what can be taken in the way of materials so hopefully nothing breaks. A bag of clothes, toiletries, and her hammer tucked away. The ferryman was interesting but instead of bothering the man she set herself down in a chair and just enjoyed the breeze. And then everything shakes as something erupts from the water yelling for Tian. With a sigh she digs her hammer out as the others begin conversing with the beast.<br><br>She doesn't join in the conversation just taking a seat on the rail while flipping her hammer in her hand. Her gaze slips from the dragon to Namira and JD, head lightly tilting. "Just in case the overgrown snake doesn't take Luke's offer do you want to try fried or boiled snake in a shell?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>26-11-2022, 22:19:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD nodded in agreement with Luke.&nbsp; She wasn't sure what any of that meant, but she could tell that Luke was trying to talk his way out.&nbsp; "Look, Buddy.&nbsp; We didn't come here to tussle with the likes of you."&nbsp; She threw out her shotgun to cock it with one hand in a satisfying 'Cra-crack' noise then leveled it at the dragon.&nbsp; "I'll tell ya, its a damn sight better to be our friend then then our enemy."<br><br>She pointed the shotgun at the thing, looking dauntless and steadfast in her desire to take down this dragon.&nbsp; Despite being a mite compared to the size of the scaly beast, she looked ready to tussle and even if she didn't win, she'd sure as hell give thing a fight.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body">Would like to roll to assist using Presence+Persuasion to try to intimmidate the dragon into backing down.&nbsp; I rolled 3 successes to give Luke +3 Enhancement</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>26-11-2022, 23:34:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr>"I've honestly never eaten snake before," Namira said in a thoughtful tone.&nbsp; "I believe it would taste better fried than boiled, but that's just my own uninformed opinion on the subject."&nbsp; A moment later she was holding her bow, having spoken the command phrase.&nbsp; "Of course it could prove more intelligent than first impressions would suggest, so I suppose we'll just have to wait and see."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-11-2022, 03:42:04</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>This was a curious conundrum for the dragon.&nbsp; Ordinarily, there was more than enough time to think everything out and let it all get settled by middle management and bureaucracy, leaving him not to have too much in the way of his own.&nbsp; One could see the gears working, because he wasn't going to just give up everything, but returning to the good graces of Heaven was certainly in his best interest, and he knew it.<br><br>The first words out of his mouth didn't have much in the way of planning, only in what he wanted, but the rest followed.&nbsp; "There's a Scion of Nezha, Feng Jia."&nbsp; Even though he was speaking English, anyone listening could hear the natural ease of the surname being spoken first.&nbsp; "She just killed one of Ao Guang's sons less than a year ago.&nbsp; This mirrors the myth of Ao Bing, and for all the words and greatness of Heaven, no response to these grievances will come."&nbsp; He was certain on this, just as it's known that Ao Bing's death received no restitution.<br><br>He peered at Luke, not expecting much, but trying to extend a claw in something approaching peace.&nbsp; "If you can deal with this Scion, who should be killing demons and is killing dragons just like her father, I can report this to Ao Guang as a success.&nbsp; This will indeed show that the son of Sun Wukong is more interested in balance and in Xia than his father, even if he needs the staff and will bring glory to Ao Guang in its use."&nbsp; He added after a moment of consideration, "And since you didn't kill any of the crabs, I don't expect you to kill her otherwise.&nbsp; You'll do something more...interesting, in these interesting times."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-11-2022, 04:43:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br><em>Well, at least he's willing to talk now rather than fight .. that's an improvement</em> Luke thought, nodding to show he was listening to the dragons words. "My companions and I are already on a quest of our own," he replied. "I am sure you would not expect us to abandon it now, but I will look into the matter of this child of Nezha once we have completed our task and returned here."<br><br>"I have not heard of this incident though. What were the circumstances of the death?" If the other Scion had been defending themselves, that was a rather different situation to their carrying out an unprovoked attack on one of Ao Guang's sons. Until he had a better idea of what the story was, he wasn't inclined to make any promises. Justice he could get behind though.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-11-2022, 18:43:57</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>As the situation deescalated, Kyle continued weaving in order to ensure the safety of the ship just in case something went wrong, but a few of the less fearful students started snapping pictures or taking distant selfies with the water dragon.&nbsp; Pangxie Daolong endured this indignity just as he held through the insults offered by the other Scions; even commanding a small army in a battle against a child of Sun Wukong could be a crash course in focus and discipline, much less participating.<br><br>"She wanted a...I don't know the English word.&nbsp; Something like shirt, a chain mail made of the skin of dragon.&nbsp; This forces Ao Guang to wear the shame that his son has been made into armor as a trophy.&nbsp; I believe the Dragon King of the East Sea would offer much if his son's skin was laid to rest in proper burial fashion.&nbsp; It would suffice if the act were recognized as the abhorrent evil that it is.&nbsp; Dragons shed their skin, not often when compared to a human lifetime, but often enough for it to be given to worthy heroes."<br><br>After thinking a bit, he seems content with looking into the matter, but offers, "The son, Ao Tiao, worked as the CEO of Guzhou Corporation if that aids in your investigation."&nbsp; He would wait for further questions.<br><br>It didn't take much in the way of Google to find out about Guzhou Corporation.&nbsp; They offered the kind of ridiculously cheap and barely refined oil that was a heavy pollutant.&nbsp; Often parodies of it, usually something as unimaginative as "Guzzler Corporation," featured in environmental children's cartoons as one-dimensional villains.&nbsp; However, many developing third world countries couldn't afford anything other than the cheapest in order to bring heat and light to their people.&nbsp; For all the evil in the world, rarely was anything so binary as things often seemed in children's stories.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-11-2022, 02:06:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br><em>Well, that's not at all creepy,</em> Luke thought, eyes narrowing as he listened to the dragon talk. <em>I mean, I've heard of pelts from beasts and monsters being made into things, but the skin of a dragon? That's just wrong. Even if he was some corporate sleaze, he was still a person.</em><br><br>"I give you my word that I will look into this matter once we return from our quest," he said when the dragon had finished speaking. "If it is within my power to see the .. remains .. of the son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea be properly laid to rest, I will see that it is done."<br><br>"Have you any idea where the child of Nezha is now, or has last been seen?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>30-11-2022, 02:43:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 1/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>Leaving Luke and JD to bargain with the dragon Clio grins at Namira. "Snake is good fried. Just offered the boiled as well he's already in the water." She gives her hammer one last flip before letting it settle on her lap as she watches. "Looks like a bargain. Sort of good sort of bad."<br><br>Daolong's explanation of Feng Jia's actions has her frowning, her own voice raising to be heard. "Scale mail possibly. Doubt a dragon's skin would count as hide unless all the scales were shaved off. Shitty as fuck way to get it though." Standing up she nods, frown on her lips as her hammer thumps against her leg. "As... Tian said we're on a quest already but I'll add on to his word that we'll seek that... deranged bint out when we return."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>30-11-2022, 11:13:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"If you can boil this much water, I might be impressed enough to offer you a kissed," Namira commented with a small, teasing smile on her face.&nbsp; "Oh, good, it does have a brain."&nbsp; Then Daolong explained the task to them, causing the dark haired beauty to grimace in disgust, which then morphed into a scowl that didn't honestly belong on such a pretty face.&nbsp; "That... heathen!&nbsp; Maybe we should strip <em>her</em> hide, see how she enjoys getting a taste of such treatment!"&nbsp; The wrathful side of her parentage on full display again, the child of Ishtar looked ready to chew iron and spit nails.&nbsp; "If one of you would volunteer to hold her down, I'd be more than happy to be the one using the knife."&nbsp; She didn't look like she was joking about that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-12-2022, 04:29:37</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry &gt; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"I have absolutely no idea where she is.&nbsp; She spends little time near the ocean."&nbsp; However, he accepted the compromise for now.&nbsp; As his expression shifted, his thoughts were easy to read, and he considered saying something villainous and cliche to assure compliance but decided better of it.&nbsp; Instead, he just dove back into the ocean, and then Kyle quit working on the weaving.&nbsp; The shore of Honolulu was in range, and it was getting close to time to dock.<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/00/4f/3f004fbd0825ffbd4b9b11656a38f451.gif)<br><br>After the group went through all sorts of arrangements, accommodations, researching the Scion of Nezha, and anything else they might want to do, they ended up coming to the cocktail bar L'Escamoteur.&nbsp; Translations for Japanese were listed not only in English but also in French.<br><br>Jet lag was a funny thing, and even though it was nighttime at Onogoro-Jima, the sun wasn't anywhere close to setting in Japan.&nbsp; As such, the bar was mostly empty of people, and of those few, very few had much in the way of anything interesting that gave them the scent of the supernatural.<br><br>The bartender was a kitsune that didn't look anything like the Yui from the picture, and whose name tag read Himari.&nbsp; Even without seeing her tail, though, and even though she was in a completely human form, the Scions could recognize her as supernatural.&nbsp; It was an ability that came with the Visitation, though she was far from their first brush with the supernatural at this point.<br><br>The other overtly supernatural beings in the place were a group of three male oni.&nbsp; Each was a vibrantly-colored (red, blue, and green) creature that looked a lot like a horned ogre, wearing cheap business suits and having weapons at the ready that looked like giant spiked baseball bats.&nbsp; At the moment, they seemed all too happy to drink sake from the bottle; their mere presence was enough to intimidate most people from attempting to cause any sort of ruckus.<br><br>With a smile and heavily accented English, Himari said, "Welcome to L'Escamoteur.&nbsp; How may I help you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>02-12-2022, 05:08:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>On the plane, JD had felt at home.&nbsp; It wasn't the first time she'd crossed the Pacific and it probably wouldn't be the last.&nbsp; It wasn't even her first time in Japan.&nbsp; She'd immediately recommended to everyone a hostel she knew of and had settled in there herself.&nbsp; Having slept on the plane, she was a bundle of energy now that they were out and about in the city.<br><br>As they'd arrived in the bar, JD had dressed in slacks, and a button down with slim black suspenders hanging from her shoulders.&nbsp; It would have been perfectly appropriate for a setting like this... except for the Beanie and Vest that she continued to wear.&nbsp; She'd (thankfully) left her shotgun stuffed under a mattress. <br><br>"I've never been to a place like this." She said to the others.&nbsp; "I'm more of a 'Street food' kinda gal."&nbsp; She said, making conversation.&nbsp; "This looks like your kinda place Namira, I bet."&nbsp; she mused as they entered.<br><br>JD took the imitative of speaking with the waitress. "Konbanwa." She said, breaking out the little bit of japanese she knew to say good evening.&nbsp; "Table for four."&nbsp; She suddenly veered away from the hostess, "Actually, we were hoping to meet a friend of ours.&nbsp; Do you have any patrons named Yui?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-12-2022, 05:20:49</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><br>Himari smiled and gestured for them to take their choice from the many empty tables, but the name of Yui got her attention, and not in a good way.&nbsp; It was unsurprising that a kitsune wasn't particularly easy to read, and suspicion quickly jumped to her lips along with a good poker face.&nbsp; "Who's asking?&nbsp; Or should I be asking who hired you?"&nbsp; She checked over the group more carefully.<br><br>The blue oni seemed to be the leader of the group because he noticed the change in Himari's demeanor and not so subtly got the attention of his friends with some shoves.&nbsp; Soon all three were watching, not particularly inebriated and either expecting trouble or actively hoping for it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-12-2022, 02:41:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> Fairwinds Ferry<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke nodded as the dragon professed his ignorance of where Feng Jia was to be found. <em>Guess we hit the books when we get back again</em> he thought, then his eyes narrowed. <em>Shit, I wonder if she might have been at the school before us. The doc'll probably know if she was.</em> He looked back at the water where the dragon had vanished and cocked his head to the side. <em>Is that ...?</em><br><br>"Don't let the boat sail too far without me," he said, turning to JD, then hopped overboard, sprinting across the surface of the water. The big island wasn't close enough yet that he was likely to draw too much attention. <br><br>The motion of the waves had caused him to lose track of .. <em>aha, there it is</em>. His hand darted down and came up with a glistening scale about the length of his finger. He gave a quick bow of thanks for Pangxie Daolong persumably unintended gift and sprinted back to the boat, leaping up over the side to join the others. "Dragon's scale," he said by way of explanation when he was back aboard. "I wasn't certain, but something caught my eye when he dove off, and I thought it was worth checking on the off chance I was right." He opened his phone case and tucked it into one of the credit card slots on the inside. "I suspect it'll come in useful in the future."<br><br><hr><br>He spent most of the flight trying to sleep, with varying degrees of success, after checking the local time that they'd be arriving in. The airline food drew a frown, and a quick internal debate on whether or not his powers could transform it into something actually palatable, but he eventually decided there were limits to what he could manage, and that was probably on the far side of it. <em>I can always get a big feed when we land,</em> he thought, closing his eyes once more.<br><br><hr><br>When the bartenders demeanour changed, Luke held his empty hands out towards her. "We're not here to cause trouble for her, or you, or anyone else, I hope," he said, smiling. "There's a young woman of our acquaintance, she met up with Yui when she was over here on summer break. The two of them hit it off. When she found out what Yui was, she .. reacted poorly. She regrets that, and wanted to try and meet her again .. to make amends, perhaps to see if what was could be again. Or if not, then to try and get closure. Since we have .. certain advantages .. she doesn't, we offered to see what we could do to help."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>04-12-2022, 03:27:14</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><br>Himari watched the group with initial distrust that soon devolved into hatred.&nbsp; "Yeah, bullshit," she said with a look of cold fury.&nbsp; "Humans don't have 'regrets' where they 'want to meet again.'"&nbsp; Sarcasm dripped heavy from her words.&nbsp; "When humans find out about us, they either want revenge or worse."<br><br>As she talked, the three oni stood up, grabbing their tetsubos and heading in the direction of the group.&nbsp; The blue one, the leader, looked sworn to duty.&nbsp; The red one looked intimidating.&nbsp; The green one just grinned with the delight of a simple mind who was going to get to do some smashy smashy soon.<br><br>The kitsune continued, "I'll ask you to leave, and fair warning; I'm the only one who asks.&nbsp; I'm not falling for another stupid trick of 'we want you back.'"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-12-2022, 18:22:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke heard the scrape of the chairs and glanced at the oni where they had risen and started towards the group. He gave a small sigh and turned back to the kitsune, palming his still shrunken staff as a precaution. "No tricks here. As I said, we're not looking to cause any trouble, for her or anyone else. All we want to do is talk .. ask her if she's willing to listen, and see the girl again. If she says no, well, we asked, and the story ends there."<br><br>He cocked his head to side and looked at the kitsune. "Seems to me, someone doesn't get that upset unless they have personal experience to draw on. I can understand if you're maybe wanting to spare someone else from a bad experience, but at the end of the day, shouldn't she be the one to make that choice?"<br><br>"I can give you my word that we don't mean any harm to her, and to the best of our knowledge, neither does the girl. I can also say that if she is willing to listen to us, and talk to her, then I'll protect her against whatever it is you might be worried about. Now, I know you don't know me, or any of us, so maybe my word doesn't mean a whole lot to you. But I'm pretty certain that you do know my father, at least by reputation." He gave a small, polite hand over fist bow to the kitsune. "Name's Tian Lei. Or Luke, if that's easier. My father is Sun Wukong." The staff flashed into full length, though he held it unthreateningly, "And I am the Righteous Devil Sage."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>04-12-2022, 19:04:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>"How... <em>dare</em> you?"&nbsp; Namira's words held the faintest of edges, almost calm, but if anyone knew her they'd realize she was anything but.&nbsp; Her mother had a similar tone, one her fellow gods had learned to be wary of more than when she raised her voice.&nbsp; She was staring at the kitsune, not at all bothered by the presence of the ogres as they moved into threatening postures.&nbsp; Her eyes were all for the one that had just offended her.&nbsp; "You presume too much, <em>little fox</em>."&nbsp; She slowly rose from her seat, hands braced on the table as she fixed the kitsune with her gaze through the curtain her hair had become.&nbsp; Her Authority was wrapped around her like armor, Luke's diplomatic approach now backed by her iron gauntlet beneath his silken glove.&nbsp; "You seem to not realize to whom you speak, so let me educate you for your own benefit."&nbsp; She raised her face enough so the kitsune would see the blank, porcelain-like mask it had become, but her eyes... oh, they burned with the fury that still hadn't colored her speech.&nbsp; "You question our motives without knowing the first thing about us.&nbsp; Now you think you are in any position to threaten us."&nbsp; She rose to her full height and it was if she was suddenly twenty feet tall, staring down upon them in judgement.<br><br>"While I could sympathize if you have indeed been so badly hurt before, I <em>will not</em> allow you to lay such demeaning accusations at <em>our</em> feet."&nbsp; She narrowed her eyes.&nbsp; "Was it yourself that suffered so?&nbsp; A friend?&nbsp; A sibling?"&nbsp; Her head tilted to the side ever so slightly as if she realized something.&nbsp; "It doesn't truly matter in this instance.&nbsp; You have leveled false charges upon us and I would tread <em>very</em> carefully were I you."&nbsp; She didn't look at the ogres but they would feel the weight of her gaze nonetheless.&nbsp; "Now put down those worthless sticks, sit down, and we might still discuss this like rational adults.&nbsp; That is <em>my</em> only warning to <em>you</em>."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-12-2022, 03:50:30</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><br>As Namira forced her authority, the oni stopped for a bit, perhaps momentarily frightened, maybe reassessing the situation.&nbsp; None of them seemed too bright, and they seemed confused that they hadn't already either been attacked or had their quarry running scared.&nbsp; New situations required time to think, something helped neither by alcohol nor by being a stupid oni.<br><br>However, the kitsune kept her glare on.&nbsp; "I'm not stupid.&nbsp; Michaela hired you because she wants revenge."&nbsp; She looked at the Scions with absolute rage.&nbsp; "You know, not all the kitsune can change their human form.&nbsp; Quite a few are stuck, only able to take one human form, and if they're not fast enough, not clever enough, that living for over a hundred years comes to an end pretty fucking quick."<br><br>She looked to the oni with something akin to servitude; whatever position the groups held, she definitely wasn't the one in charge, not completely.&nbsp; However, the mask soon came back as they were still calculating things, leaving nothing but hatred to be read in her expression.<br><br>The delay gave the blue one enough time to recognize the name.&nbsp; "Sun Wukong!"&nbsp; Something akin to pride showed in his features.&nbsp; "Not many oni get to say that they whupped the ass of one of his kids."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>05-12-2022, 21:07:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>"Woah pal!"&nbsp; JD said as she stepped up to the Oni.&nbsp; "We don't want any trouble, Tiny.&nbsp; We're just here to mend some heartbreak."&nbsp; She said waving her fingers in front of her, shooing him a away.&nbsp; "Lets go back to our tiny bowls of booze and play nice." <br><br>She turned to one of the workers at the restaurant and said, "Hey, Mon Amie, how about you get my friends here a drink?"&nbsp; She gave the Oni a smirk and then glanced over at Himari, "Lets settle down and have a drink.&nbsp; We'll be laughing about this tomorrow."&nbsp; <br><br>Her feet stood in a ready stance, ready for things to get hairy, but hoping they didn't.&nbsp; &nbsp;If fighting did break out, she fully intended to make sure she was the one who took the first blow. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-12-2022, 22:48:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave a theatrically loud sigh of the long suffering when the Oni decided they were going to continue being stupid. "One moment please," he said politely to the kitsune and turned to face the Oni full on. Taking out his phone case he extracted the scale he'd tucked in there some time previously and held it up between two fingers where they could clearly see it.<br><br>"Dragon scale," he said, by way of explanation. "I got this from the last individual who wanted to pick a fight with me, about, oh, twelve hours or so ago." He made a show of looking the three Oni up and down. "You don't strike me as tougher than a dragon." He nodded back towards their table. "Sit. Back. Down." Each word was clearly articulated and bitten off. <br><br>With that he tucked it back away and turned his attention back to the Kitsune. "Now to correct some of the misapprehensions you appear to be labouring under, we weren't hired by Michaela. We were asked to look into things, to figure out why the girl has been acting like her soul has been sucked out for the last while. Now, I'll not claim to know everything about everything, but that seems a rather elaborate and time consuming way to go about seeking revenge. Everything I could tell, she was genuinely upset by what had happened."<br><br>"So, let me ask you a question. What would it take to convince you that we're on the level? That we're not looking for revenge, that we just want to talk to Yui and ask .. ask, mind you .. if she would be willing to see Michaela again, to talk to her. No obligation for anything more. If we ask and Yui says no, she doesn't want to do that, then we walk away."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 03:06:57</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><br>Even though the oni were momentarily paused by Luke's show of the scale, the mention of more alcohol definitely got the red one's attention, and he nudged the blue one, saying something in Japanese.&nbsp; The blue one considered the wisdom of it as he looked to the green one, who just gave a stupid grin, and then nodded.&nbsp; "Drinks on her," he told the kitsune as he grabbed an expensive-looking bottle from behind the bar.<br><br>The bartender was starting to waver, but she still didn't look entirely convinced, so she pulled out a tied stack of big red sticks with a fuse but no label, along with lighting a lighter that she had ready just in case something started getting desperate.&nbsp; They were either dynamite or road flares, but why would she threaten to blow up road flares?<br><br>"Michaela's a good girl," the kitsune finally ceded, considering.&nbsp; "I...guess she probably wouldn't really hire bounty hunters."&nbsp; Her reflexes stayed sharp, she was all too ready to light the fuse if she was attacked, but she was starting to relent.&nbsp; "What do you mean she's acting like her soul's sucked out?&nbsp; She should be well back to her studies by now, and forgotten all about..."&nbsp; The last word caught in her throat as she kept herself from giving something away, but a faint shimmer caught in one eye.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 05:34:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 1/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Ferry --&gt; Flight --&gt; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>While the mechanics of airplanes was somewhat interesting to Clio being inside one was another story the trip left her in a rather foul mood. As the group wound up in a cocktail bar the somewhat grumpy smith ignored most of the ongoing discussion to stare out the window at the city so different from what she'd seen. The bartending fox's rudeness drew a frown from her but as the others were doing their best she let things be. But it was the colourful trio and Namira's flaring power that had her actually paying attention once more.<br><br>The fact that threats didn't get the Oni to back down but JD's buying drinks did draw a small smirk from her. And then Himari seemed to double down on the stupidity with a bundle of sticks and a lit lighter. Her head drops and a long sigh slips from her, thin streamers of smoke spilling from her lips. "I'm not the best with romance or dealing with folk outside the faires.&nbsp; Can't claim it's True Love or some mind whammy put on her. But she's falling apart focusing on the one she left because she found out about something by accident and panicked." Each step she takes towards the bartender rings ever so faintly with the sound of hammer upon metal as something within her ever present satchel seems to shift about.&nbsp; <br><br>A hand lifts and waves towards the others. "They've tried explaining. They're pretty good with their words and surprise surprise I'm not. Too blunt and with a pain in the ass flight behind us and ahead of us." Reaching the bar she plants her hands upon it before leaning in to stare the kitsune in the eyes, the breath released by another sigh hot and filled with the bitter tinge of a furnace. "So enough explanations. You want it rough. You want something to happen to make you right and us wrong. So light them. I <strong>DARE</strong> you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 05:47:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira had been about to soften her approach, tell Himari about how the librarian approached her, confirm that Michaela was acting forlorn, heartbroken, but Clio had apparently had enough of the kitsune's attitude as well.&nbsp; The daughter of the forge went right up to the bar and laid things out very bluntly, even going so far as to dare the bartender to light whatever she was holding.&nbsp; No changing things now.&nbsp; Either Himari would light the bundle or she would back down.&nbsp; She was really hoping it would be the latter, but she mentally braced herself in case it was the former, one hand rising to touch her necklace.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 05:50:23</strong>
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				After a few moments of pause while looking at Clio, the Kitsune decided to put them down.&nbsp; “They’re just road flares,” she admitted.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 12:30:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dy2egH8.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Clio Dewalt</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Roaming Faire Child Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Traveling Seeker of Eldest Knowledge Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Metal Weaving Child of the Forge Invoked</strong> [ ]<br><strong>Legend</strong>: 1/1<br><em>Egoism</em> OOXOO <em>Kinship</em><br><br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Ferry --&gt; Flight --&gt; L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><hr><br>A smile curls Clio's lips as Himari admits the bombs were just road flares. "I know. Wouldn't have pushed otherwise." straightening up she turns around and heads to one of the tables and flops into a chair. "Told ya I was blunt compared to the others. We're here to talk. Not hunt. Not whatever the hell has you prep these games." <br><br>Her head tilts slightly as she stares at the fox before she turns to the others. "With luck she'll actually listen instead of assuming." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-12-2022, 23:42:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Forgotten all about you?" Luke's voice was soft, pitched low so as to not carry beyond the small huddle of conversation. "No, she hasn't." He wasn't entirely certain that the bartender was the one they had been looking for, but something in his gut said she was.<br><br>"She's pretty heartbroken right now. Enough that others have noticed it, and commented on it, and after we, ah, made a bit of an impact around school, we were asked if we could look into things. And so here we are."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-12-2022, 02:06:40</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The kitsune looked to the group for a bit, then let her expression slacken, defeated.&nbsp; "I should have guessed I wouldn't fool the kid of Sun Wukong," she said, and then took a few moments rubbing her face in her hands.&nbsp; When she let go, she was the same kitsune woman who they'd seen in the photograph: Yui.<br><br>"This isn't how it works," she said again, but she no longer sounded like she believed her own words.&nbsp; "People don't fall in love with kitsune, not really.&nbsp; They don't want to stay with us.&nbsp; Maybe, though..."&nbsp; Her lips trembled.&nbsp; "Maybe..."<br><br>Then she looked to the blue oni.&nbsp; "Boss, I...may need to leave.&nbsp; I think someone's waiting for me near Honolulu."<br><br>"What?"&nbsp; The oni looked disgusted.&nbsp; "No, you can't just leave.&nbsp; You owe five million yen, and you have to stay until you pay it back.&nbsp; Stop fooling around with tourists that don't have any money like that last one and net yourself a proper cash cow."<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> JD, I hope you don't feel lied to.&nbsp; I tried to put it in a "you don't see Yui" way in the same way I might say "you detect no traps" with a low roll.&nbsp; It's her, but she was shapeshifted into a completely different human form before.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>07-12-2022, 16:25:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira took in the situation, the blue oni's declaration about Yui owing money, and rolled her eyes.&nbsp; Of course that's what this was about.&nbsp; She reached into her long coat and took out her smartphone, hitting speed dial #1 and bringing it up to her ear.<br><br>"Hi, Daddy!"&nbsp; She greeted cheerfully, actually smiling in a way the others hadn't seen yet.&nbsp; Someone was Daddy's Girl, apparently.&nbsp; "School is going just fine, I promise.&nbsp; Yeah, I've even made some friends."&nbsp; She rolled her eyes in an affectionate sort of exasperation.&nbsp; "Yes, Daddy, I'm being safe.&nbsp; Listen, I called because I need to make a large transaction.&nbsp; No, no, it's not for... Daddy, I'm trying to help someone out."&nbsp; She winked at Yui.&nbsp; "Let's see, I think it was... five million yen."&nbsp; She pouted.&nbsp; "Daddy, come on, it's not for <em>me</em>!&nbsp; I'm trying to be nice."&nbsp; This pleading, wheedling tone had entered her voice.&nbsp; Looks like she was adept at getting things out of her dad.&nbsp; "Oh, thanks Daddy!&nbsp; I promise to be good, buh-bye~!"&nbsp; She then glared over at the oni coldly as she hung up.&nbsp; "Okay, this is how things are going to go.&nbsp; You're going to get your precious money and we're going to leave with Yui.&nbsp; You're never going to bother her <em>ever again</em>."&nbsp; She tilted her chin up as she pocketed her phone once more.&nbsp; "Understand me, 'Jorge'?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>08-12-2022, 02:14:45</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The red oni asked the blue, "How did she know your name?"&nbsp; The blue one just shushed him but accepted the money, then bowed in agreement.<br><br>Yui called up someone on her phone.&nbsp; "Hi-hi snu snu," she said in a warm, sing-song tone, and whatever reply she heard made her smile.&nbsp; "Yeah, it's me.&nbsp; I...well, I can tell you, but you'll think it's silly.&nbsp; I'm going to try to set up in Honolulu, hopefully I can..."&nbsp; Then her smile really shone at the reply.&nbsp; "Yeah.&nbsp; Never change, okay?&nbsp; Hopefully I'll see you tomorrow."<br><br>As she hung up, she looked back to the other Scions.&nbsp; "I pack pretty light, and I don't know if it's too much to ask for a plane ticket or whatever, but I'll be happy to go back with you."<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> My next post will be getting back to the plane, unless everyone wants to teleport or do something else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>10-12-2022, 01:14:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; L'escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>By the time things had been settled JD had already reached over the bar and grabbed a bottle.&nbsp; She was visibly annoyed at their seeming success.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; We just got off the plane!&nbsp; I don't want to go back until we've gotten blasted at least once."&nbsp; She said adamantly.<br><br>She reached into her pocket and tossed some money onto the bar.&nbsp; "I hope you don't mind if I take this to go."&nbsp; She said, walking away without waiting for an answer.&nbsp; She walked over to Yui and offered the bottle to her.&nbsp; "Alright, lets get you back to Hawaii. You've got a lonely gal waiting for you!"&nbsp; She said excitedly, happy to play matchmaker. <br><br><hr><strong>OOC</strong> I'm fine with transitioning back to the plane
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-12-2022, 19:15:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave a smile and a slow nod as she commented on not being able to fool him. Admittedly he hadn't mastered the 72 Earthly Transformations yet, but in this case, her own words had given him the hint that led to her unmasking. Of course, he wasn't going to comment on it further.<br><br>He leaned on the bar as the others made arrangements. "I could use some real food before we get back on the plane," he admitted, "But I'm sure we can find somewhere at the airport to eat, since we have to be there, what, four hours early for the flight? Long enough to get through customers, check in, then we can sit back, relax, get something to eat and drink."<br><br><em>Annnnnnd knowing our luck, Fate will take my words to give us something interesting to do when we're at the airport instead. Probably just as I'm about to take the first mouthful of food. I wonder when Gojira was last about?</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-12-2022, 22:24:20</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Airport<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The simple and easy news is that it didn't take much effort to get Yui a plane ticket.&nbsp; She had a passport under a completely different name altogether, but was willing to give that over and have the process completed.<br><br>The more complex news came in a bit of a mixup: while the kitsune would be fine in coach, the seats for the Scions had been overpurchased due to some sort of computer error.&nbsp; To make up for things, the four Scions had their seats upgraded to first class.&nbsp; Maybe Luke had been heard, since first class had various gourmet options.<br><br>It was as the plane passed through a thunderstorm, not long after dinner, that an elderly gentleman in a business suit stepped out from the bathroom and took a seat that had been unoccupied for the entire trip.&nbsp; JD and Clio had the scent of olives in hot air, but he smelled like he'd been rolling in their juices.&nbsp; His snowy gray-white beard was well-trimmed, looking nothing at all like Santa.&nbsp; However, his eyes were eerily similar to JD's.<br><br>"Good evening," he said, his demeanor casual, someone who hoped to have a quick chat.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-12-2022, 03:33:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Good evening," Luke replied, giving him a nod. The scent coming off him was .. more than noticeable, but commenting that someone smelled very strongly of anything was just a tad on the rude side. <em>I wonder if he's like us?</em> he mused, glancing briefly at JD and Clio, and waiting to see if they might have any further insight into, well, a potential cousin, than he did.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-12-2022, 22:06:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD tore the neck pillow from around her neck.&nbsp; Unlike everyone else in the world, the thunderstorm had soothed her rather then made her nervous.&nbsp; The sound of rolling thunder had been quite comforting and she'd been up long enough that she'd had to catch some Z's.&nbsp; She snorted as she jarred awake at the geezer.<br><br>"Huh?&nbsp; Is it evening?"&nbsp; She asked having lost track of time entirely between the flights and the time zone changes.&nbsp; "What day is it even?"&nbsp; She asked no one in particular.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-12-2022, 05:08:47</strong>
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				Some compassion showed on the old man's eyes as JD was woken up.&nbsp; "Sorry to disturb you," he said.&nbsp; "Truth be told, I'm starting up conversation because I'm working up a little courage to talk to my daughter.&nbsp; She's turned into a fine woman, but I'm hoping she doesn't hate me because I couldn't often be there for her."<br><br>Checklng his smartphone, he said, "We should hit Honolulu an hour before dawn.&nbsp; I can leave you be if you'd rather rest."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-12-2022, 03:18:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>Luke gave a small shrug. "I don't mind if you need someone to talk with. Lots of people have regrets about their past, wish they could have done things differently. I'm not sure I can really offer you good advice on how to talk with her though. I guess it depends how she grew up." He gave a small smile before continuing. "I grew up without a father around either, and I think I turned out okay."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>23-12-2022, 05:28:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD let out an annoyed growl and pulled off the neck pillow and dropped it to her lap. "Well I'm up now so it doesn't really matter I guess!"&nbsp; She nodded along with Luke as he talked about his lack of father.&nbsp; "Fathers are overrated in my opinion!"&nbsp; She said, clearly having no idea who the man was. "Luke turned out just fine, and now he's our little Golden Boy!"&nbsp; She reached out and squeezed his shoulder.&nbsp; "Like seriously, have you seen this guy with a bow staff?&nbsp; He's a killer!"&nbsp; <br><br>"You know what, I'm glad my own father is a piece of shit.&nbsp; Can you imagine if he'd been around to give me 'love'?"&nbsp; She shook her head emphatically and said, "Do you think I'd be able to survive a direct hit from a Lava Monster?!&nbsp; Nossir!" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>23-12-2022, 06:50:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira let out a huff at JD's declaration, having a wonderful relationship with her own daddy and still being a strong woman regardless of having been spoiled by the man.&nbsp; Still, that was her life, and she imagined, from the sound of things, that JD's had been... rougher, to say the least.<br><br>"Forgive our friend, her relationship with her father is... nonexistent," she said to the stranger, hoping to make sure that the blonde hadn't ruffled his feathers.&nbsp; "We might as well talk now that you've approached us, but thank you for the consideration."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>23-12-2022, 16:56:48</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>"In my experience," said the old man, "most gods do live their children but know they can't put in the time and effort in raising a child properly.&nbsp; Many also know that the children are tough and strong, and that they'll make it through okay.&nbsp; My own father tried to devour me the way he did my brothers and sisters, but that's a long story."<br><br>Luke got a nod in particular.&nbsp; "I've met the Handsome Monkey King.&nbsp; You've heard the stories of how quickly and easily he learned the 72 transformations, such that others thought he was mocking when he professed boredom.&nbsp; The more easily anyone learns, the less they take seriously the lesson or the difficulties of those who don't have their acumen.&nbsp; Never mistake that for not caring.&nbsp; I imagine he has little ways of helping you even now, always leaving you to handle the things you can, but giving helpful nudges when you feel lost."<br><br>He gave Namira a nod of complete understanding.&nbsp; "With her and with parents like hers, one wonders if it would be best if he just never shows his face at all, or if it would be better if he did things like send her sexy polyamorous girls she might be interested in and see if she eventually comes to a point where she'd want to meet him.&nbsp; That a parent gives the Visitation at all usually demonstrates love - why empower a child if you didn't love them, see a beautiful potential within them, and trust them not to come after you the way many of the gods dealt with their own parents?&nbsp; However, not every parent has the fortune to be able to be there for the Visitation."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-12-2022, 04:04:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br><em>Well, that answers that question</em> Luke thought as he listened to their newfound companion talk, nodding when he spoke of the old stories of Sun Wukong. There weren't all that many stories of divine parents devouring their children, but couple with what he had scented, and what he knew of his own companion with a similar smell, well, he had a pretty fair idea what .. if not who .. this was. He was reasonably sure about the who too, but those stories were a bit more fuzzy.<br><br>"I haven't had that much opportunity to spend time with him yet sir," he replied. Okay, maybe the sir wasn't necessary, but a degree of politeness when dealing with someone who could probably obliterate you without breaking a sweat never went amiss. "Though he did leave me a few gifts, yes, and arranged for me to meet one of his .." he paused, wondering just how best to describe that relationship .. "one of his peers," he settled on. <br><br>"I think she sees some promise in me as well. We did get on quite well, certainly. To my knowledge no one has sent me any sexy girls yet .. aside from these ones, of course," he added grinning and gesturing at the others in the seats beside him. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-12-2022, 04:22:57</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong> Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>The old man nodded his understanding.&nbsp; "It's not uncommon for a parent to bring someone in, someone they trust.&nbsp; Unfortunately, that goes both ways, when others will try to push their way in thanks to various obligations.&nbsp; I myself have had to remove myself from several and send children of my own, just to minimize the problems from my wife.&nbsp; Even that hasn't always worked."<br><br>He gave a little consideration.&nbsp; "I admit I don't know the Shen extremely well, and I don't know if this will work, but it might.&nbsp; If you desire to spend some time in conversation with him, perhaps light some incense, bring some of his favorite food, and invite him to a private area for a visit.&nbsp; It's not as obvious as you might think when a child wants to see their parent, and many learn the hard way that sometimes their children want to live in defiance of them, not emulate them."&nbsp; With a smile, he raised a hand.&nbsp; "Of course, I won't profess to know the mind of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, so you'll forgive me if I'm wrong."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>28-12-2022, 03:47:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD listened to the man with dawning realization, as he made it more clear who he was.&nbsp; JD's face was filled with a dozen different reactions at once as her emotions shot through her.&nbsp; The one that ultimately won though was surprising to even her.<br><br>"You mother fuckin' <em>asshole</em>!"&nbsp; She said.&nbsp; She grabbed her neck pillow and tossed it at him.&nbsp; It was far from what she could have done, but she had to do something!&nbsp; "After all this time, you show up like this, ambush me and my friends on the plane and expect me to thank you!"&nbsp; A lightning bolt shook the airplane.<br><br>"Do you have any idea what you put Mom through raising me on my own?"&nbsp; JD threw herself back into the airline seat and said, "You basically destroyed her life.&nbsp; You missed a Visitation, sure, but what about everything else?&nbsp; Where were you on my first day of school, huh?!"&nbsp; <br><br>She glanced around the others on the plane, taking a moment to look at each of their faces before she said, "We've been trying this whole 'Godling' thing for a little bit now, and if there's one thing I've learned from my friends here it's that just because you're a god doesn't mean you have to be an asshole!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-12-2022, 04:02:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Location:</strong> Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All<br><br>Zeus let the pillow hit him without complaint; it fell onto the seat next to him.&nbsp; His eyes showed only compassion.&nbsp; "I don't expect you to thank me, JD.&nbsp; I don't even expect you to forgive me on the first day.&nbsp; I never saw your mother again because that was the deal with Hera in exchange for her not cursing her."&nbsp; There was more he wanted to say about Hera, his eyes showed, but he didn't want to lose his train of thought.&nbsp; "I wasn't physically there, but I made sure you weren't completely abandoned.&nbsp; I sent Damien.&nbsp; I sent the lightning bolt."&nbsp; The words didn't plead; they just were.&nbsp; He accepted her hatred without complaint.&nbsp; "If you want me to leave you alone, I will."<br><br>With JD now knowing, he looked to Clio, giving her a quick, "You dad said to tell you to keep making him proud."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>28-12-2022, 06:32:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira frowned as the light bulb in her head lit up moments before JD blew up at Zeus, the daughter of Ishtar not able to blame her new friend at all for her reaction.&nbsp; Zeus was... infamous in Greek myth, to put it mildly, both as a terrible father and a shameless rapist.&nbsp; Now, how much of that was true or not was up for debate, but it was looking like the "terrible father" bit seemed to at least have a kernel of truth to it.&nbsp; She glanced between the god and his daughter, wondering if she should say anything.&nbsp; Zeus didn't seem to be offering excuses so much as explaining why things happened how they had, and was now simply offering a relationship that JD could either accept or discard.&nbsp; She wasn't sure how to feel about all this, but it wasn't her in the situation and it was JD's choice to make.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>31-12-2022, 17:49:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>She audibly scoffed.&nbsp; "'I couldn't be in your life cause I made a deal with my wife' isn't quite the air-tight defense you think it is old man!"&nbsp; JD said to him, letting out a frustrated sigh.&nbsp; A strand of her blonde hair fell in her face, and she blew it away with a puff of air.&nbsp; Her arms were crossed indignantly. "The <em>do</em> love the lightning bolt though.&nbsp; Thanks for that."&nbsp; She grumbled reluctantly.<br><br>"But you should stick with sending your lackeys."&nbsp; She said, "At least it was good to know I wasn't the only child you've been a dick to."&nbsp; JDs face was far from stoic.&nbsp; She was always a person who had a hard time hiding her emotions and this was no different.&nbsp; Her face was a conflicted tangle, but hurt was definitely the predominant emotion. <br><br>"Well now this sucks."&nbsp; She said, sniffling just a little bit indignation.&nbsp; "Now you've ambushed me halfway over the Pacific.&nbsp; Now we're both stuck here making everything all awkward!"&nbsp; &nbsp;She let out a bitter chuckle. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>31-12-2022, 18:34:43</strong>
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				<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<br><br>Zeus could be difficult to read, but he gave a simple nod at JD's words, listening to her.&nbsp; When she finished, he looked to the other three.&nbsp; "Take care of her."&nbsp; The words were not the command of the king of the Theoi, backed by some sort of Fateful decree, but the simple plea of a father who knows how little he can do to help a daughter who doesn't really need him.<br><br>He remained just long enough that others might get the last word in before vanishing in a sparkle of electricity.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-01-2023, 22:25:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"Sooooo ....." Luke let the word trail off after their divine visitor disappeared again. He turned to JD, cocking his head slightly to the side. "Anything we can do to help?" He glanced up towards the crew area, but no one else seemed to be around at the moment. "Fairly sure they have something to drink in first class, if you want one."<br><br>Part of him wanted to make a joking comment, something to lighten the tension, but he held back til he had a better idea of how his bandmate was feeling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>05-01-2023, 22:31:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> L'Escamoteur<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira looked to JD, reaching out tentatively to lay her hand over her friend's, saying nothing but letting the blonde know she was there if she needed her.&nbsp; Otherwise she remained quiet, while Luke offered to get their compatriot a stiff drink.&nbsp; Honestly, the daughter of Ishtar felt like she could use one herself after what she just watched.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>06-01-2023, 20:38:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/cd/c8/34cdc821d1efebb46d7a941e19b7762c.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">JD</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Mean Streets Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>World Traveler Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Zeus' Bastard Daughter Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><br>[ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised [ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; On the Plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; All<hr><br>JD watched as the patriarch disappeared with an electrical crackle.&nbsp; Her face softened when he was gone as she stopped trying to look strong.&nbsp; She said in a mocking tone "Take care of me?"&nbsp; She scoffed.&nbsp; Her voice betrayed her vulnerability despite the bravado she put out.&nbsp; "How about he takes care of himself, am I right?"&nbsp; She said to the others.&nbsp; "I can take care of myself just fine.&nbsp; I'm the Tenacious JD.&nbsp; Nothing can hurt me."&nbsp; Her words were to herself more then anyone else.<br><br>The stewardess brought her a mini-bottle and she downed it in a flash.&nbsp; "Thanks.&nbsp; Yeah, I needed that.&nbsp; No, there's nothing else I need to help.&nbsp; I was fine before he showed up, and I'm fine after!"&nbsp; She said adamantly.&nbsp; "He can go back to whacking it on Mount Olympus for all I care."<br><br>She turned to her friends, realizing that they were trying to comfort her and she was pushing them away in an effort to act tough.&nbsp; Her voice register dropped and she said hesitantly, "But thanks anyway."&nbsp; She reached up and touched Namira's hand, feeling the heat of her fingers and feeling a little tingle from the contact.&nbsp; "I know we haven't known each other long, but I feel like I've known you guys all my life."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-01-2023, 03:48:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b8/A43d65ef1cd1a55e821c356acfcd2f5f.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tian Lei / Luke</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>&lt;Origin Path&gt;</strong>: Suburbia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Role Path&gt;</strong>: Modern Day Xia, +2 dice unused<br><strong>&lt;Pantheon Path&gt;</strong>: Righteous Devil Sage, +2 dice unused<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Bruised<br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><br>"I've been told," Luke said quietly, leaning towards JD "that to some degree the Gods have walked the same path for so long, they find it almost impossible to step from it. Fate has bound it to them, and them to it, and they can only be what they are .. for good or bad."<br><br>"Us .. we're yet to find our paths, and Fate is watching us to see who, what we are, where we belong. I know you might want to give me a smack upside the head for suggesting this, but maybe cut him a little slack. He may not have had as much choice in the matter as a mortal parent would in how he behaved. Even if he wanted to change, he might not be able to."<br><br>He reached out and rested a hand gently on top of hers. "Fate has already bound us together, but that is only the start of the story. I suspect there are many more stories to be told, and people who will seek our help." He inclined his head back towards the kitsune that likely slumbered further back in the plane, to give an example. "Or else Fate will see that suitable challenges are presented to us. We already have one or two waiting on us already."<br><br>"There will be things that will challenge each of us, but we are stronger together than separate, and there is nothing whose ass we cannot kick," he finished, giving her hand a squeeze. "Together."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Main IC] Scion 2E: Onogoro-Jima University</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>07-01-2023, 20:34:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/998723462564683908/1000165806690291843/IMG_3034.jpg)<br><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Namira Laurent</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Daddy's Girl Invoked</strong>: [X]<br><strong>Heartbreaker Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Ishtar's Pride and Joy Invoked</strong>: [ ]<br><strong>Legend:</strong> 1/1<br><br>[ ] Bruised <br>[ ] Injured<br>[ ] Maimed<br>[ ] Taken Out<br><br><strong>Conditions:</strong><br></div></div></div></div><strong>Location:</strong> On the plane<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Namira gently squeezed JD's hand, just letting her get it out of her system.&nbsp; She waited her out, Luke offering some words of wisdom regarding the nature of the gods, and she smiled softly.&nbsp; She couldn't blame her for trying to pass it off as something she didn't need help with, not really.&nbsp; If her mother had been like JD's father, well, she might have felt the same.<br><br>"Just remember that we're here if you need us," she reminded the blonde quietly.&nbsp; "Luke is right.&nbsp; We're bound as a group now, and I for one won't be shaken loose so easily."&nbsp; She gave her a playful wink.&nbsp; "We've already done some good, right?&nbsp; Let's do some more and be better than those that came before us."
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