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Post by Neotelenta on Mar 16, 2023 14:56:47 GMT
Korrigan gestures to the top of Su-ah's head. "It's on your h-" His owl takes off in that general direction. Korrigan, being very aware of the creature on his shoulder, manages to reflexively grab onto one of its feet and halt its approach. The owl flaps its wings and quickly settles on Korrigan's arm, causing him to wince a little.
"Your...Your familiar is on your head. It's a spider." Korrigan remarks, looking at his owl with concern.
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Post by NIKI on Mar 16, 2023 15:02:57 GMT
Su-Ah, brought her hands up to her cheeks.
"Really?! Oh my god, oh my god!!! Where--" She got cut off by the large spider crawling down to her face.
Her eyes widened (not that you could tell as it was fully covering her face) and she shrieked. But not out of fear. She gently grabbed the new critter and held it out like a newborn baby. She was shaking with awe.
"She's so perfect... Look at her, LOOK! She matches me! Red's my favorite color! And she can help me with my projects, too... I got the most perfect familiar in the WORLD!" Su-Ah shoved the ABNORMALLY LARGE spider in everyone's face, so they too could gaze upon its beauty.
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Post by Kachu on Mar 16, 2023 15:03:48 GMT
Mikoto mumbles to themselves, though a lot of it is rather difficult to hear incoherent garbage. And some apologizing.
"I agree we should all become closer as friends, as it may yet be our strongest tool in fighting back against our situation... Our only way to rebel, you see. But... Something in the pit of my soul feels rotten for wishing to smile with you all, after what's happened to one of our friends, and where we all are..."
"Do you all truly feel confident in our situation? Enough to dabble in this witchcraft? Or is this just because there's nothing else we can do...?"
Mikoto gets on their knees and shuts their eyes silently, seemingly deep in thought. "Father, Mother... My siblings... I may never make it home..."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 16, 2023 15:10:13 GMT
Calvin doesn't seems fazed when Su-Ah shoved her familiar into his face. "Partner, yer might need to ask people for permission before shoving that spider into their faces... Someone here could have arachnophobia."
The bull snorts before ramming itself into one of the cowboy's legs. The cowboy lets out a sharp yelp as the bull connected with the leg. He might ends up with a bruise the next day, it looks like.
"Ouch! Well, would yer look at that! Even though my familiar is tiny, it's pretty powerful..." The bull snorts in response to Calvin. "And angry, indeed. Might take some time before I can tame it. I've tamed such animals like this one back hum."
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Post by Neotelenta on Mar 16, 2023 15:14:34 GMT
Korrigan winces again as the owl shifts its weight on his arm that was already getting a little tired. "I'll be right back. I'll be in my room for a minute. I need to...address this." Korrigan looks at his owl companion that returns a look of child-like curiosity before he nods to the group and begins heading to the staff dorms.
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Post by NIKI on Mar 16, 2023 15:37:49 GMT
Su-Ah pouted and retrieved the spider, cradling it in her arms.
"Well, is anyone here arachnophobic? I promise she won't bite... hehe." The spider opens and closes its scissor mouth menacingly. Su-ah scratches its belly like a puppy.
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Post by Collin1002 on Mar 16, 2023 15:40:46 GMT
Felix watched the giant spider warily, and as Su-Ah shoved it in his face, he tensed up quite a bit and internally screamed. Thankfully, it seemed harmless... so far.
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 16, 2023 16:12:24 GMT
"She's so... fluffy..." Yves stares at the little critter Su-Ah was hugging, entranced at its furry legs wriggling about and its menacing bladed jaws snipping open and shut.
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Post by mec on Mar 16, 2023 16:18:27 GMT
Despite her warnings of danger, Hella perks up a bit at the sight of the spider shoved in her face. "Shit that's actually pretty cool."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 16, 2023 16:18:52 GMT
Mikoto hears the iconic sound of two scissor blades snipping and jolts up from their stupor, back up on their feet.
"Are those... blades? Weaponry?" Their eyes light up as they eye the spider intently. "That's incredible... Of course one of the esteemed talented souls in this school would be able to conjure such a splendid spirit..."
Mikoto then shakes their head, sending their hair swinging behind them. When they stop, it falls back into place almost perfectly. "No... Do not get entranced... We should be investigating the school some more! We're not really in this situation, are we? I mean, I'd be awfully mad if we were, though it doesn't feel real... maybe we can summon a third demon for a bargain...? Or perhaps... perhaps... perhaps..."
Mikoto looked down into their coat collar, seemingly about to cry. Why are they speedrunning the five stages of grief?
Just then, Mikoto sighs deeply. "No, no... What we should do is get a better grip on our surroundings." Finally. Acceptance.
"If this magic summoned us here, I do not see how escape would be possible without some sort of counter spell. As we've all seen what lies outside the school..."
"Is anyone willing to... erm... investigate Isadora once more?"
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 16, 2023 16:30:38 GMT
“I’d much rather figure out what in the hell is going on here than mess with ‘magic’ we don’t even fully understand,” Caitlin said. “It’s just askin’ fer trouble.”
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 16:32:45 GMT
"Is anyone willing to... erm... investigate Isadora once more?" "That might be a good idea. However, and I'm serious about this: only go up there if you're comfortable. We only need a small group anyway," Kameron said. "Who'll join me?"
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Post by Kachu on Mar 16, 2023 16:35:42 GMT
“I’d much rather figure out what in the hell is going on here than mess with ‘magic’ we don’t even fully understand,” Caitlin said. “It’s just askin’ fer trouble.” "I don't disagree, friend. But I struggle to find a possible way home, even if we were to step outside the school and navigate the harsh climate outside, what then? What of food and drink?" Mikoto stops and blinks. "How... erm... stocked... is the school again?" "That might be a good idea. However, and I'm serious about this: only go up there if you're comfortable. We only need a small group anyway," Kameron said. "Who'll join me?" "I will join you, esteemed teacher. Though I would understand if you find my value to be lacking, I wish to provide support in whichever ways I can. I am unafraid of the scene that awaits us, should we go investigate."
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Post by NIKI on Mar 16, 2023 16:36:05 GMT
Su-Ah smiled and let the spider rest on her head again. "I'm willing. Maybe we can find out more if we study the runes that were written on the floor."
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 16:45:07 GMT
Kameron nodded. "We're just going to be taking another look at the scene, anyway. Let's go." He turned to leave, and some of the group followed. They made their way back up the elevator and into the office, where Kameron stopped short. Isadora's body had vanished. "What? But how?" he exclaimed, moving further in and taking a look around. Everything else was just as they left it. "...I claimed... it," a familiar, soft voice suddenly spoke up. [Zofra's theme: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy-VXJX1n2c]Standing in a corner of the room, which everyone was sure was unoccupied just previously, was Zofra. "My... domain is... death, among... others. Aardok claims... the life, of those slain. I, their... remains."
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 16, 2023 16:51:02 GMT
“The hell do you do with the remains, then? Snack on ‘em later?” Caitlin asked, half-serious and a bit shaken by the demon’s sudden appearance. “Or do ya harvest their organs like a Grey?”
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 16:56:00 GMT
"I... do not... know, this 'Grey'," Zofra responded with apparent interest.
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Post by dootdoot on Mar 16, 2023 16:57:47 GMT
"Did it lick up the blood?" Faye asked from her spot at the back of the group. Why she tagged along after her repeated complaints about touring the school for a fourth time is a mystery.
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Post by Collin1002 on Mar 16, 2023 17:00:26 GMT
Felix tagged along, trying to put on a brave face despite the fact he was two seconds away from vomiting, fainting, or both. He jumped back a bit at the demon's appearance, almost tempted to grab something to defend himself and the others with before realizing that this demon would probably make short work of him.
"S-So... what happens to them, anyway? Their souls, I mean."
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 16, 2023 17:01:21 GMT
"I... do not... know, this 'Grey'," Zofra responded with apparent interest. “Amateur hour…” she said under her breath. “Don’t matter, I suppose. Do you know anything about that lass who summoned you? You probe her or anything?”
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 16, 2023 17:01:58 GMT
"I hope it didn't lick up the blood..." Yves whispers, standing at the back of the group, staring bug-eyed at Zofra and looking like she's about to bolt at any second.
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 17:08:29 GMT
Other than Isadora's body disappearing, the room was untouched. The crimson magic circle still spanned the floor, completely dry by now.
"Souls... are not the domain... of us demons. Aardok con...sumes life, to grow... stronger," Zofra replied to Felix. They hadn't moved from their spot in the corner of the room. "I am... unaware, of what... comes after."
Their head slowly drifted around to face Caitlin again. "Nothing. A... human performs. The ritual. We... are summoned. All present... are bound, to the... Contract."
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Post by Joker on Mar 16, 2023 17:13:52 GMT
“So Isadora was human after all?” Nico asks, trying to gloss over the fact that the poor girl was most likely a demon’s snack. “Why would she do this to us…?”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 16, 2023 17:16:58 GMT
Yugi raises her hand to ask a question as well, waiting her turn.
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 17:22:24 GMT
Zofra seemed to ignore Yugi. Or maybe they were unfamiliar with the hand gesture.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 16, 2023 17:34:43 GMT
Yugi stands on her tip-toes, scared that the monster hasn’t seen her hand.
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 17:40:44 GMT
"...Your... Innocence. Is increasing well. Already," Zofra commented. "I am... glad. It will... serve you, well. In the trials... to come." It still didn't seem to realise what Yugi was doing.
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Post by Kachu on Mar 16, 2023 17:44:19 GMT
Mikoto clears their throat. “I suppose this may be bold of me to ask,” they say, sadly going before Yugi gets the chance. “But… you wouldn’t happen to have any sort of advice to give us, would you? You seem a touch… friendlier than your companion. Is the only way out truly through this contract game?” Mikoto asks, taking one small step closer to the demon, cautiously.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 16, 2023 17:51:01 GMT
"Ummm...Mr. Demon, sir, quick question, if you don't mind," Ige said with his hand raised like Yugi.
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Post by Panda on Mar 16, 2023 17:58:58 GMT
"You are... persistent. Your... kind are... easier to handle. After. When you... are gone. "I have... already given. Advice. Form bonds. Refute... evil. If you... must die, do... so in one piece. It is... easier for me, to collect," Zofra explained simply. They still hadn't moved from their spot. Only the rhythmic motions of their body as they breathed suggested they were even alive. "Ummm...Mr. Demon, sir, quick question, if you don't mind," Ige said with his hand raised like Yugi. "If... you must."
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