Making up

[17:24] Seifer stands before the slippery Headmaster. Finally, he may just be able to catch him.

"Ethric. Do you have a moment?"
(Seifer Gardios)
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[17:24] Ylva Gunnr says, "Uh... yes."
[17:25] His head turns.

"I am currently present. I am engaged in conversations and events. Do you have something to discuss?"

A slow, quiet blink.
(Ethric Athelier)
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[17:25] Cunnon Buwl asks, "Ai, it's been a little bit of time but you're like the only person I know in the area, ha. You join the academy?"
[17:25] He thinks that Ethric got a point when he said its not a neutral area. He start to think about it more and felt like it need to be in a place which everyone could go without worrying much about been in some other people territory.

"Hmmm" Alucard needed to host this tournament just to prove to the world he was the strongest but he start to think about the north of here and felt like where he was born could be the best place to have this tournament.

"Hmm is it a problem to go to the mountains?"
(Alucard)
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[17:25] Ylva Gunnr says, "Indeed."
[17:25] Seifer Gardios says, "I think we do."
[17:25] Ethric Athelier asks, "What do you require?"
[17:26] Alucard says, "Just fifty coins that all.. nothing else.."
[17:26] Seifer Gardios says, "It pertains to the letter I've sent you a while back."
[17:26] Seifer Gardios says, "And-"
[17:26] Seifer Gardios says, "To what you've said to me, too."
[17:26] Ethric Athelier says, "I am here."
[17:26] Cunnon Buwl says, "That's cool that's cool."
[17:26] Cunnon Buwl asks, "How's your mom doing?"
[17:27] The slow flutter of her eyes towards the younger man, the adjustment of her gunpowder rifle between her fingers, the belt clumsily holding it to her frame. Expensive fabric rolled around her, with torn fabric beneath her, torn black leather beneath it.

"Calm down, you should realize when someone's just trying to warn you right?"

Her tone warm and faintly soft, the press of a fine black fabric covered glove wiping off dust and dirt from her clothing. Upturned lips downturning rather quickly.

"It's Eurydice, not trying to bother you too much, just throwing a little help, cause I've seen...bad things happen to enough people and I can just say it here, without any worry, right?"
(Eury)
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[17:27] Seifer Gardios says, "There was another.. scenery I'd prefer for this."
[17:27] Ethric slowly, slowly blinks.
(Ethric Athelier)
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[17:27] Alucard says, "I will send a poster when it will be starting if anyone is interesting."
[17:27] Seifer Gardios says, "When you're free to move, tell me."
[17:27] Ethric Athelier says, "I have a simple question."
[17:27] Seifer Gardios asks, "Yes?"
[17:27] Ethric Athelier asks, "Is it an apology?"
[17:28] Ylva Gunnr says, "She's fine, she's keeping on."
[17:28] Sibyl Cirque says, "I'll be right back."
[17:28] Seifer Gardios says, "... Honestly I'm not quite sure yet-"
[17:28] Ylva Gunnr says, "Happy to see me doing my own thing, which is... a surprise. To say the least."
[17:28] Seifer Gardios says, "I haven't thought that far ahead."
[17:28] Ethric Athelier says, "Then. Ask again in- Eight more years. I will have subsumed the incident."
[17:28] Ethric Athelier asks, "Next inquiry?"
[17:29] Cunnon Buwl asks, "Oh? You expected her to be kinda upset that you are going off into the world on your own?"
[17:29] Ethric Athelier says, "I have not yet resolved it unto my satisfaction. I ensured to make sure the current individuals with Osrona were aware of the necessity for the test."
[17:29] Ethric Athelier says, "They seemed strangely unaware of the idea that executions were considered."
[17:29] Seifer Gardios says, "... You're pretty stubborn for an old man who's not given an apology of his own."
[17:29] Cunnon he sips his tea, he doesn't know how Vanirian's act with their offsprings but they seemed like a warrior people.
(Cunnon Buwl)
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[17:29] Ethric Athelier says, "I found it rather odd."
[17:29] To be honest, it was probably telling that the second his demeanor failed to get a rise out of her, his hostility deflated like a balloon. Exhaling heavily, he turns forward. "I'm sayin', you think I'm stupid or something? I don't care if anyone hears me here...Supposedly you're allowed to say whatever, right? I mean..."

He huffs. "...It's Zayne. And I know, dammit. Hey, hold up." The delinquent boy squints over at the conversation unfolding. "The old man might throw down with that other old guy..."
(Zayne Sather)
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[17:29] Ethric Athelier says, "But, no issue."
[17:29] Ethric Athelier says, "I will see it resolved."
[17:30] Ylva Gunnr says, "Just this far from home. My sister is more of a homebody and spends her time there and with the others."
[17:30] Ethric Athelier says, "Next topic of discussion? I am content to keep it away from personal matters."
[17:33] Cunnon Buwl says, "Ai I see."
[17:33] Cunnon Buwl says, "Well, formal introductions. I am Cunnon Buwl."
[17:33] Cunnon Buwl says, "Nice to see you again, and meet you officially."
[17:33] Ylva Gunnr says, "Ylva Gunnr."
[17:34] Cunnon Buwl says, "Ylva, that's an interesting name I do got to say."
[17:34] Cunnon Buwl says, "<Then again... I named myself after a giant ball...>"
[17:39] Cunnon waves to Kyosuke.
(Cunnon Buwl)
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[17:39] Cunnon Buwl asks, "Did you uh... Find the beautiful women you where looking for?"
[17:41] Kyosuke asks, "Eh?"
[17:41] Kyosuke exclaims, "Of course!"
[17:41] Kyosuke would just motion towards Saga.
(Kyosuke)
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[17:41] Cunnon sips his tea. He didn't really understand this but it didn't matter much to him.
(Cunnon Buwl)
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[17:41] Cunnon Buwl asks, "I guess, that's good?"
[17:48] Seifer thought for a few moments about the matter at hand, refusing to let go just yet - to brush it off as easily as the older man showed himself capable of doing. A fixated glance towards the pavement was held for a few silent seconds before a graceful rise of his hand brought his fingertips pushing against the bridge of his glasses, adjusting them as always.

"It isn't by running away from issues that you resolve them. We may be at odds - and for good reasons respectively - but it's hardly the behavior either of us should have towards the matter."

Emerald gaze graced the jianghese's countenance with utmost sincerity. A pinch of valor and shake of courage.

"I've hurt you, Ethric Athelier, but it was far from being my goal at all. I sought to pry away suspicions from someone who found themselves in the spotlight too many times to merely be ignored. I wanted to know you better, too. Curiosity may have gotten the best of me - though that's a poor excuse. The truth is?"

He took a step forward, a small one.

"You'd always provide me guidance. Since the day we met you expanded my horizon, showered my mind with the possibilities that lay before me and allowed me to make mistakes of my own, and grasp success well-deserved. As the years passed our interactions grew less and less abundant. My life changed. The way I see things has, too. I've seen and met death. I've watched my friends ignore me while I tried to aid them. I've watched them destroy themselves with care for neither their families, nor those who loved them despite it all.

I've met with the harsh reality that kindness won't fix everything.
I've made mistakes.

And for once in my life I found myself without the guidance I always had. I was left to my own measures. I handled it. I... changed, obviously, but I'm not sure that change is for the worst. I've learned from those mistakes, and yet? I never felt as if I really had the answers I sought. I missed my mentor. I missed my friend.

I missed you.

And emotions? Well, in a mix of heated arguments of hopeful, angry, optimistic, needy storm I tried to pry away what I'd been lacking. I don't trust my own wisdom. I don't trust my own heart, either. And when I had no one to turn to who could take an objective, distant look at the matter? I stopped trusting my own bonds with that person."

Brows furrowed after that lengthy speech, after unraveling emotions being discovered and brought to life on the spot. He hadn't planned for this to be public. He hadn't planned for it to be so forward, either. He thought he'd show his progress, say he was jerk and call it a day in a suitable place. But this was much more than merely being a jerk, wasn't it?

"I'm sorry I've hurt you." He said, before looking towards Rosemarin.

".. And I'm sorry I dared to believe you when you told me you were a bad person twelve years ago. I should have kept on trusting my judgement from back then."

A turn was made all too suddenly after a vomitorium of information was pried open for all to hear. A flaunt of his cape, light hitting the surface of this blue sabre of his, reflecting an ethereal presence and a warmth as steps southwards were taken.

"I'll be near the Mire."
(Seifer Gardios)
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[17:59] Ethric blinks.

His head rears back. A moment- This wasn't the reply he was expecting out of Seifer. As the dramatic flutter of the thick cloak begins, a hand snaps out.

"Hold."

It isn't a literal barrier, but a bit of air moisture binks Seifer in the nose, to harmlessly mirror the gesture

"... I apologize for my action in warning the two of you apart."

"It was born from the observations and data I had made. I was aware of what you did, during the break from Miss Amunet." A quiet, solid statement. "I thought it for the best if you were unchained, and she was unharmed by either that awareness, or for a future that burned out too soon."

"I still fear for it."

"... You made the resolve to change the direction of this. I apologize I have caused this through antagonistic action, even if I am glad for the result." A quiet murmur. "I would prefer to be disliked for prompting you to struggle against these expectations-"

"But, in doing so, I prompted you to mirror them against me."

"I set a poor precedent, and I wounded you deeper than I had thought it would. Our priorities differ- Difference is not a bad thing, but it is not something I should apply universally. The words we say would not cut ourselves the same way, and in doing so, I committed a wrong through a lack of empathy in turn."

"I apologize. Both for presumption, and for being willfully callous."

"I would like to repair this."

"Please, do not use that which I care about as a weapon to force me to act. This is all I ask in return. I cannot answer your questions directly. It is my nature. It hurt me, when you discarded what I have revealed unto you, even when you used it to try to make me agree with you."

"... Ask me for opinions and advice. Even if they are imperfect, it is through sharing our views that we get a clearer picture. I do not mind discussing projects. I meant that, truly and fully."

"It fills me with a genuine joy."

"Come- Speaking of."

"How did the working go? Miss Sikora told me it was a success."
(Ethric Athelier)
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[18:00] Unsurprisingly, given the way he'd been eagerly awaiting some sort of showdown, the outbreak of dialect and understanding prompted an immediate look of disappointment on Zayne's face. Especially given that it was about serious matters the youth did not understand, and actively made an effort to not understand.

He slinks back and folds his arms yet again, exhaling.
(Zayne Sather)
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[18:03] Well.


This was certainly something.


One of Vincent's first days in the Academy had been witnessing that unfortunate argument between Seifer and the Headmaster, and he'd had some time to learn the situation surrounding it. Truth be known, it was a rather large shitshow as far as Vincent was concerned, and one he endeavored to keep himself away from.


Of course he didn't stop associating with Rosemarin or Ethric, but whenever the topic of the Witch accusations came up he would be rather distant. This wasn't something he should be involved in, he wasn't close enough to those who were involved to butt in.


But this apology was rather public wasn't it? So it seems in this instance the drama had come to him, though he was happy to note that it seems this is something of a resolution. "...It's always on the days where the Academy is packed when these sorts of things happen isn't it? Enough magi gather in one place for long enough and these things are inevitable I suppose." The man with the pink hair whispers under his breath.
(Vincent Montoya)
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[18:04] The weight of what pride was a hard one to carry, but she was happy that they were making amends. All that mattered in this situation as that they moved forward, she could tell that making a spectacle of this situation wasn't going to be to the Headmaster's liking...from what she could tell.

She stood quietly allowing the scene to fill the hearts of others and smiling inside.

It was good to have everyone on the same page, all that mattered in the end was that they all moved towards progress.

"Well, isn't that just nice?"


(Sága)
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[18:05] For the length of Seifer's regretful admission, the Loire does naught else but examine and scrutinize in that same passive, ennuied fashion. This particular scenario calls for nothing beyond that, and whatever retort she may have effectively warps and culminates into a shift of her sights upon Ethric's attire, visually prodding nowhere of spectacular note.
(Rosemarin Loire)
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[18:05] Eury just soaks in what's occuring before her, with her hands deep in her pockets.
(Eury)
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[18:06] Ektu has nil a clue about what is occuring - just like that of old times!
(Ektu Grace)
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[18:06] Fujin Einar says, "Edetha"
[18:06] Edetha exclaims, "Oh! Hey! Fujin!"
[18:06] Fujin Einar says, "I learned what the bords and the bees were."
[18:06] Edetha says, "Birds."
[18:07] Edetha lets out a small giggle. "Oh right! I almost forgot I told you to look into that."
(Edetha)
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[18:07] Fujin Einar says, "Eurydice told me."
[18:07] Edetha says, "Ahh."
[18:07] Fujin Einar asks, "Do you and Yammi have something to do or could I show you both something?"
[18:08] Edetha says, "Uhh, I've got time."
[18:08] Edetha asks, "Yammi?"
[18:08] Yammi Revargo says, "Im ok"
[18:08] Edetha says, "Okay, let's go."
[18:10] Sibyl smiles.
(Sibyl Cirque)
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[18:10] Sibyl Cirque says, "a"
[18:13] "Twelve years ago you took a stranger. A child. A kid with dreams vaster than he could quite understand and tricked him under your wing. The pretense?

To mend the wounds of our beautiful world."

Seifer knew to hear out the man he'd hurt, the man who hurt him. They were both at fault in this and perhaps a mutual understanding of where they came from, of what they saw, what they felt, and what they understood was all too proper.

Seifer had trusted his heart too much.
Ethric had trusted his mind too much.

And it both made them wrong in their own way. One hadn't believed in the other's heart, and the other hadn't believed in the one's wit.

It boiled down to that, in the end. Stubborn. Strong-minded. Flawed individuals with differences. Lando built a new council on the premise of having people argue with eachother, to share different view in order to find a conclusion best fit for the city.

It took Seifer far too long to understand that.

".. Ema bestowed the name Mithos, Key of the Lifestream upon it. It's... fitting. A blade fully attuned to the world itself, crossing realms with every swing and allowing the strands that bind us all to guide its way. The curse was not merely removed, Ethric."

A pause. A look over his shoulder.

"I cut its mana apart and sent it flowing along the Lifestream to be recycled. So that it may never spread unto another. During our attempt to salvage Howl's soul it opened a clear path towards the spirit realm, though hope alone was not enough. Yet... the damage laid years ago during the Empire's invasion was mended. The last few rips in space itself were sown back together.

I held a way to feel the world's pain, now?
I hold a way to mend it."

A bit overdramatic, but the man had asked for an update on the projects at hand, after all. The confirmation of his aid having been well-used was one, but Seifer's own ideals moving forward? Perhaps it was the missing key that would tie them together once more.

"Where Cal had a telescope to guide lost ones towards the stars, I have a blade to guide the unforunate ones towards the world. With Zhrani's aid and a bit of luck, I believe I'll be able to help her realize her dream to help all those in need."

A testament to how wrong Ethric could be, in a way, though it was hardly flaunted in his face - in fact Seifer couldn't help but bear a smile as he explained it all.

"I've thought about cleansing the Mire outright, though I feel its denizens deserve to be aware of such. To have the opportunity to survive without a place to call home so that they may go on. So that they don't repeat the mistakes of mankind on their own to build their new home.

.. And maybe I need advice on how to proceed with that."

At this point he'd fully turned around again.
(Seifer Gardios)
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[18:17] Sága says, "..."
[18:22] "..."

"Don't."

Eyes close.

"I have already spoken with the inhabitants. They are doing it on their own now." His voice thrums.

"The world will have predators- But, I believe much of it will be cleansed with time. Predators, alone- Tests for man and tests for their own advancement- Are not the wrong of the world. It is in misery. Misery that will abate with the slow, subtle righting of it."

"I am generally content with the progress main upon it- Particularly after the necessary corrections made of it's worst intentioned." A slow, easy drawl.

A subtle tinnitic buzz.
(Ethric Athelier)
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[18:22] Ethric Athelier says in telepathy, The deaths of Ariel Cirque and Blight Reave have left the only true dangers of the Mire rather than the more hopeful cursed adherents crippled and useless. The only creature you should consider removing as a threat that I am aware of is Gilligan. Even so, she is more talk than substance- But, perhaps a danger to non-mages.

I would truly recommend you focus Asphodel. I cannot handle them, for reasons you might intuit- But, I am not their ally. You are a more blunt and forceful man than I in a motion- I, incisive and sharp opportunistically. I would turn you to try to fight where I am weak.
[18:24] Eury eyes flicker towards Ethric with a raised eyebrow, her fingers clench quietly and she gives a huff out of her throat....she'd be quiet for now.
(Eury)
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[18:26] Ethric Athelier says in telepathy, I truly believe with your weapon we may be able to do something. I liked Miss ven Pelleauxes idea. Cal's principals might not have helped, but I have been ruminating on them. Haul a ghoul in for rehabilitiation, and I will help you.
[18:28] Purifying the Mire? Now this was a topic that captured his interest greatly...and one that reminded him that there was something he needed to speak with Ethric about after.


Depending on how mentally exhausted the man would be after this conversation of course. This did seem rather taxing, and the man was doubtlessly quite busy. Perhaps later. For now he simply allows his eyes to be drawn to that sword, the 'key to the lifestream' and allow himself to take in its shape. It truly was something impressive, and if it held the power that Seifer claimed then it was a relic worthy of its title.


He leans down to Sibyl and whispers in her ear.
(Vincent Montoya)
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[18:28] After that buzz, that static, that slight shift in the air a small nod came from the Warden.

"Ah.. It is good to hear. I will still work on this greater project to provide them with... an avenue. A solution for those who wish to take the easier path. When all is set, then I believe it'll be time to cast away the darkness that plagues them. Though.. Well. Obviously I'll speak to them. Eventually I'll have that meeting I was promised." He looked towards Eury for a moment.

"At any rate, I do think that the same process may help with the greater issue. His way was to bind them to Io. Ours will be to set an anchor along the world's flow - something much closer. It's... still a long way. A way that needs testing."

It was evident that last bit of advice was heard.
(Seifer Gardios)
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[18:29] Ethric Athelier says, "I am more than delighted to aid with these tests, and to intuit ways we might be able to compensate."
[18:29] Ethric Athelier says, "It would, however, require a subject."
[18:29] Seifer Gardios says, "Of course."
[18:29] Eury says, "...Explain."
[18:31] Esther ven Grimmore asks, "Ah, similar theorum that I worked on in my student years?"
[18:31] Ethric Athelier says, "... Hahn. A bit, Lady ven Grimmore. It is a pleasure to see you."
[18:32] Ethric Athelier says, "It is too rare we get to meet again."
[18:32] Ethric Athelier says, "I miss those days."
[18:32] Ethric Athelier says, "You were a bright eyed and bright minded student."
[18:32] Eury asks, "Ethric, you have the newest medication that I was supposed to try, right? Since the other batches you;'ve been giving me haven't worked?"
[18:34] Ethric Athelier says, "Ah-"
[18:34] Ethric Athelier says, "Quite."
[18:35] It seemed that things have simmered down since when Cicero initially came back, that was good.

"Were? And here I thought we never stopped being students of the world." A brief chuckle followed as she bantered with her former professor.

Eyes then shifted to Seifer.

"Mister Gardios, your wife may have told you, but I have the well preserved cremated remains of a wendigo. I theorized that it could aid in suppressing occultism, and even possible revert mutants to their mortal form. I just could find a subject willing. So if you need aid, I shall lend it."
(Esther ven Grimmore)
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[18:38] Seifer Gardios says, ".. A-"
[18:38] The old man reaches into his coat pocket!

A small, labelled glass flask, packed and corked with small, brown pills is fished out- The old man squints his eyes, checking his own punched and twine-roped tag, before nodding.

"Here. This should use some river-loam grown valerian as a primary ingredient." He hums, quietly. "I apologize that I cannot make these pleasant to take- Swallow them quickly. If I add sugars, it... It does not grow any better."

"Too bitter and alkaline."

A soft, quiet thrum, as he approaches the young woman. "Take orally with morning and evening meal, ideally."
(Ethric Athelier)
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[18:39] Seifer's attention was drawn upon Esther before a small nod came to be.

"It's a good place to start. Even if it's a one-time thing with those remains we'll be able to learn from them. I think it's a brilliant idea. Should we find a subject I'll ask for your aid."

Things were slowly getting back in order.
(Seifer Gardios)
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[18:39] Ethric Athelier says in telepathy, Thank you.
[18:40] A swift nod followed,

"Precisely, a foundation is at least something."

While curious to what the commotion was earlier, Esther would be able to discuss that at a later date. After all, she was here for her cousin.
(Esther ven Grimmore)
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[18:40] Valerian

She'd remember the name clearly enough, black fabric clad fingers grasping tight around the flask, the gleam of her hair in the morning light, as the flask gently slid into the depths of her clothing.

She'd have some in a bit clearly enough, but it seemed something similar to what Nidaz had given to her if she remembered. Perhaps this would be faster acting as well, it should help for now, should sooth the buzzing in her head, the nervous melodies that wracked through her brains.

The stress that soaked into her pores so easily nowadays with her current situation.

Her timber rushes out past her parted lips.<

"That sounds doable then, right, thank's Ethric."
(Eury)
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[18:42] Seifer Gardios says, "A willing mutant is a good start. They're the closest to humans."
[18:42] Seifer Gardios says, "From there we can tackle on greater challenges."