The end of the beggining.

[17:58] Midia Di Maria says, "If you want the exam though, I'm free to help or start it."
[18:02] The Dryad looked rather sad. Her gaze would slide down to the floor as fault seems to take care of her soul. Even that she knew she couldn't do anything to help, to her it was all her fault.

"Well... I'm sure that you'll soon have a new arm. I... Am sorry for not being able to help you on that time. If i was a little bit more careful i think i could've helped." Upon hearing the rest of her words, she raises her head and nods.

"For sure, i think i'm ready if you don't mind.."
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[18:06] Nodding politely, she seems to wish to intervene in her worry, but let her continue before commenting.

"First, don't mind the battle. Everyone has a fate and I'll simply do with what I've been given. I thought about having gauntlets to amplify my magic in the past. Now it can be a full limb so."

Done so, she smiles lightly and proceeds to speak.

"Well, Faust is not there, but he's already accepted your application no matter. So I'll simply review your theorical and practical knowledge here and then move on. Is that fair with you?"

She pauses entirely now, smiling as she waits an answer, heading over to plant some more trees in the meantime despite the situation.
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[18:12] She simply nods upon hearing that she wasn't all sad by the fact that she is armless now. Artaius was kinda happy with it, however, the damage was already made. She would take some time to actually be fine with it all.

"Sure, if you say that you can fix it, i will just agree with you. Anyway..." She crosses her arms waiting for her to end what she was doing. Artaius kinda was a little bit anxious, that was remarkable.

>"Sure... I think i'm fine with that."
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[18:18] Midia nods and takes a breather. Taking in a deep breath, she inhaling the cold air of the mountain she exhales softly, lenghtily even as she appreciates the moment and exhaustion visibly.

Done, she takes a look to Artaius and speaks lightly.

"Then I have four tests for you.

Since your graduation is about Nature, Earth and Poison, you must proceed to do some things in regards to these disciplines.

First, show all your abilities. I don't want to fight, just showcase them."

The woman pauses, stepping aside.
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[18:31] Her arms were crossed as she saw the woman getting ready for that or whatever. She just nods, however something kinda disturbed her a little bit. She indeed was to graduate in Earth Nature and Poison, but there was also other things...

"Well, i also studied a little bit of erm, Lore e Knowledge the focus of this wasn't to help only as a combatent, anyway, my goal was to be able to help with my words as well, however i'm fine with just theese for now." She shrugs after correcting her teacher and saying that she was okay with just those...

"Anway, here i go." A snap of her fingers as she would take the Dryad aura. A harmful and toxic coud of Poison as she gives some steps back, it wasn't safe to inhale that in a huge quantity as she created it with her magic.

"As a Dryad i have a little advantage on these magic trees, specially Nature. As you can see, my arms take a wood like shape and... Some flowers sprout out from me." She would also rise an Earth pillar.

She would move her fingers a little bit, using her control of Earth magic to cut some out of the Earth. With some time she would make that Earth pillar take the shape of the back of the Academy, for what she could see now, however. Well, it wasn't complete yet since there was a lot of things to be refined and the front part of it, however this was jut to show.

"Do you think i'm fine?"

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[18:38] Midia watches and nods, apraising the skills and method. She seems to be examining every detail. From the mana being used to the very result that occurs.

Shaking her head though, she confirms and solidy Artaius's suspicion, moving on. She speaks lightly, voicing her opinion.

"You seem competent enough. Your mana isn't wasted and you efficiently do what you seek to do in a short amount of time. It shows you have a certain degree of understanding.

Here's the three next point straight away then. It's quite simple really.

Tell me each of your study's erm... How could I say... Explain each studies.

Then, proceed to tell me what you'll research as an elite.

Finally, tell me the benefits and detriments of your magic.

Once you're done with all this, I'll be asking a vow and give you the results. I'll tell you the vow when we reach that point."

She smiles, not looking too intimidated or embarassed. The woman nearly appears casual as she listens intently.
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[18:42] Asesina Hitori exclaims, "Hi Midia! Hi Artaius!"
[18:43] Asesina Hitori asks, "I was checking in on Midia, you need mythril and orchalicum right?"
[18:46] Midia Di Maria asks, "Oh-- I have the prosthetic now. Did you collect some for me or...?"
[18:46] Midia seems to be speaking with Artaius, diverging her concentration on two front for a moment.
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[18:47] Asesina Hitori says, "Oh, nevermind then, I was about to go buy some~"
[18:47] Asesina Hitori exclaims, "Thanks for letting me know!"
[18:47] Asesina is suddenly gone with the wind~
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[19:03] She would then turn everything off. A nod from her uppon seeing that she was competente enough to be an Elite Student. The Earth pillar was also rectracted, it wouldn't be destroyed, it was different, she managed to make it take the normal form and fill the square in the place it was raisen from.

"Sure. It's actually pretty simple. I mean, if you want me to explain the proprieties behind of all the use of my magic. Erm urm, let us start. This is just a little bit hard of doing by speaking only. Erm urm...Artaius would take a deep breath upon preparating.

Actually, Poison magic as a branch of the Nature tree is pretty similar to it. However, it holds a little bit more of complexity. While Nature magic's secret is on feeling the Life upon things and using mana and will to mold it into Healing forces or even plants or small cretures.

Basically, we could say that Bio magic on it's core is based on something really close to Alchemy, even that i'm not an Alchemist, i think i can explain. Erm urm... She would rise her index finger, and from the floor a large wall like box would surge. She would use her own magic to mold words and examples of what she was explaining.

Think on an Alchemical reagent, anyone can be taken as example. It holds life and small aspects that goes in the explanation about Lightning magic and it's uses, based on influenzing and ionizing atoms, anyway this is not about it. As the Atoms combine those can create many many substances, i basically play with this as a Bio magic, i think i could even step in Lightnig or Meta if i wanted, but not the focus. Anyway, knowing that Nature as a Bio magic is all about using mana to reproduce life and take the aspects of the Wood, by Cognitive magic or not, Poison enters from those mixes but without the life in some cases! Heh, i studied a little bit, the mix of those would be creating substances that influenzed animals like insects, his is called 'Insectomancy', anyway, with that, you can start to combine elements that come from a huge and complicated table from the elements of the world, i can, for example create Poison. And, with that, you can with some time create liquid or gases that are capable of paralyzing, blinding, damaging and some that are deadly.

Anyway, some could just prefer walking around and colecting samples of toxic things, i do that even." She takes a brief pause.

"And... About Earth magic, it is the generation and manipulation of rock, soil and other earthen substances, some can use it on metals. But, it haves some Symbolic characteristics...

Like, an Earth magic sometimes is sometimes though, it is hard to change one's mind. They have a hardened sense of Willpower Pretty annoying i'd say. However my focus is not Symbolic magic, anyway." She would then do the same she did with tthe other Earth Pillar with this one.

"Did i forget anything, huh...?" She seemed rather tired from giving all that explanation.
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[19:05] Midia Di Maria says, "Hmmm... Simply add what you'd study during your classes and whatnot."
[19:11] She blinks confused. Well, she thought that it was enougj, anyway. Artaius would nod and stratch her chin. To her the complicated part was over already, anyway.

"About what i would study or not...? Well, i think that erm... I'm fine with everything, as long as it doesn't damages Life itself. I mean, the cycle is something precious for me, i pretend on learning more about Poison magic, like, really diving onto it, i'm a bit interested on that thing i told you, 'insectomancy', however i'm not fully sure." She would just shrug.

"This will be my focus for now. And for Lore and Knowledge, i just applied to become Arbiter, i think i can help people with that, you know. Also... I'm an Officer for the Fourfold, i want to be usefull and not just with by fighting, you know." She nods agreeing with her words.

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[19:13] Midia Di Maria asks, "Eeeh, you know the responsabilities of Arbiter?"
[19:14] Artaius Lignum says, "Of course i do. I wouldn't apply for it if i didn't."
[19:15] Artaius Lignum says, "It's a hell of a big weight, but... I actually studied all these years to help our people. To punish who deserve and to free the innocent, you know..."
[19:15] Midia Di Maria says, "Alright then... I'll be taking away the trees that've grown bad around the property and adding you to the list after a small vow- It's a pledge, s."
[19:16] Artaius Lignum says, "I'm fine with that."
[19:18] Midia adjusts herself and clear her throat, speaking quietly, she raise her voice for Artaius to hear.

"Do you, Artaius Lignum, pledge not to harm the innocents and teachers of the academy in the pursuit of your knowledge and life as long as they do good and you can.

Will you also, as a member of the elite student body of Ardent's academy, seek to expand and share in the research and expenditure of our vast array of intellect through your devotion now and as long as you can?"

Her voice is now serious, her back straight and entire stance almost too formal. She speaks clearly and now awaits her answer, staying idle for now.
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[19:26] The Dryad raises her chin a little bit as she adjuset herself as well. Taking a deep breath before allowing her gaze to fall over the Kitsune's eyes. She was sure very anxious...

She would bow upon hearing her words and repplying.

"I, Artaius Lignum, pupil of Arie hon, Officer for the Fourfold and Student for the Academy, As a member of the elite Student body of the Academy, I will give my time and sweat on helping the Academy to grow, on it's knowledge and anything else needed, i'll be loyal to this place's people, i'm willing to help our Teachers in any classes i am needed. For the Green, i pledge." Artaius was never really good at pledging, actually she never swore anything ever in her life. But... This would be the first time.

She wasn't very formal however, her words were pure and she thought they were clear. Her soul was given on that.
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[19:28] Midia smiles and goes to clap, but freezes watching her arms, closing her eyes tightly.

Unable to resist, she simply laugh. While the dryad could've thought she'd be sad or something, the woman just laughs audibly and comes over, trying to rub her head in a friendly manner.

Speaking audibly, she smiles happily and speaks energetically.

"Welcome to the higher level of educations Artaius! You're now an elite!"

Smiling, she retracts herself and nods.
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[19:33] She would... Blink confused as well. Uh, that was kinda Weird. S-she changed her mood really quick. At first the Dryad didn't understand the reason why she was laughing.

Artaius would smile as well and hug her for a moment, it wouldn't take much anyway. That was kinda good, all that 'formal' mood was making her feel a little bit weird, it was almost as if it wasn't her.

"T-thanks!" A shy smile could be seen as she says. That was great erm... She was just pretty happy to finally say she gruaduated. She wasn't just sure about how to feel, except from being happy, of course.
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[19:34] Artaius Lignum asks, "So... that's it?"
[19:34] Midia Di Maria says, "Yep! You've become an elite and may inquire help from teachers as well as special permissions from me for library access."
[19:34] Midia Di Maria says, "I can vouch for special authorizations in the restricted area of Ardent's library."
[19:35] Artaius Lignum says, "I understand."
[19:36] Artaius Lignum asks, "This will help me a lot. Erm... For now i'm pretty tired. Do you mind if i retire, miss Midia?"
[19:37] Midia would take the time to listen and give the woman some attention before stepping aside. Cheerful now, she lowers her head and place one palm in a prayer motion before proceeding to carefully cutting parts of the tree.

Still listening, she continues and talk as she works, nodding to her.
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[19:37] Artaius Lignum says, "I-ve been studying a lot for this, you know... I'm kinda tired."
[19:37] Midia Di Maria says, "It's fine yes. I'll need to arrange those trees- They gree at bad places."
[19:37] Artaius Lignum says, "Hehe, sure..."
[19:37] Midia Di Maria says, "You've done well, be proud of yourself and don't stress out. The exam wasn't meant to be as complicated as you made yourself do. Hah."
[19:38] Midia Di Maria says, "It was just meant to be a small formality at first."
[19:39] Artaius Lignum says, "I think that this is it."
[19:39] Artaius turns her back and walks off. Giving a last wave to Midia.
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[19:39] Midia Di Maria says, "Alright- If you need anything as stated, just ask."
[19:39] Artaius Lignum exclaims, "See you later, Midia!"
[19:39] Midia Di Maria exclaims, "I'll announce your graduation- Take care!"