Lucian
Spell Caster
Stamme
Oh the pain in your eyes, my regrets have never known such sorrow
Posts: 120
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Post by Lucian on Dec 28, 2006 21:51:21 GMT -5
Lucian sighed as he stretched a little having finished a little bit of weight lifting. He checked his watch for the time and then realized he was running late for the Revolution meeting. He shook his head with an exasperated sigh as he shed his training clothing. He certainly could not go to the first meeting of the group covered in grime and sweat from his workout. After a quick shower he dressed in his usual atire of a black tanktop and jeans. He checked his watch again to make sure he had time to make it. Lucian was never one to be good with times and schedules. Hopefully he would not end up being too late for the meeting. He knew that Madelyn had signed up and that was the person he was most looking forward to seeing again. During his last mission he had seriously thought about his feelings for her and he felt he needed to talk to her about them. The Revolution meeting presented the opportunity to, at the very least, set up a time when the two of them could talk in private.
He grabbed a water and chugged it down quickly with a refreshed sigh. After wiping his mouth he grabbed his keys and made his way out the door. All the way to the designated meeting place he contemplated his feelings for Madelyn and the purpose of this group. He was mostly interested in the opportunity of being able to train with so many unique individuals all with their own fighting and magic styles. It would certainly give Lucian a diverse amount of experience. Though he realized as he got to the house he would most likely know no one there but that did not really matter he would know them all soon. He had a feeling that this group was going to be come very close and many new and lasting friendships would be made.
He made his way into the house and immediately spotted Madelyn. Lucian made his way over to her with a smile, giving her a gentle hug as a greeting. Ever since his talks with Madelyn he had stopped speaking as much, he just did not really need to anymore. He looked around the room as he stood next to Madelyn. There were so many diverse and different people here, it was definitely going to be an interesting meeting to say the least.
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Fi
Apprentice
Jord
Nature Calls!
Posts: 73
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Post by Fi on Dec 29, 2006 1:34:04 GMT -5
It was time for her first meeting. Fiona had been pretty dormant at the Arcane Academy until this group came out of the wood works and some blonde had come knocking on her door to give her a paper. She had signed up feeling that she needed a new direction in life. She didn't live in her old dorm anymore. Seeing as she loved to grow things the Academy had given her a small green house in the back of the grounds and she had a nice sized apartment just off the side of it where she stayed. So it was rare to get visitors and her work was just in the other room so she didn't need to worry about that. Kei chirped happily as Fiona planted more vegetables that would grow and come spring be ready for harvesting so she could make her own food as she was trying to learn how to cook.
She sighed she knew what the squeak meant. Dusting off her hands she went into her apartment and into her bedroom to get ready. She smiled as she pulled out a pair of cordoroy pants that were a soft white color, like the snow, and a soft button down pink shirt. Sliding those on her body she washed her hands and let her red hair hang down her back. She put her sunglasses on and headed off leaving Kei with clean up duty. And so she took off into the city with a small door in the wall of the campus.
Her cell rang. Of course it did she was on the way to something. She pulled out the lavender cell and flipped it open.
"Fi." she said as she smirked at who was on the other line. She headed into the city as he spoke to her and she smiled softly with a blush as she stood just outside the little house pacing as she liked to do when she was on the phone.
"I don't know." she said chewing on one of her nails. "When would you want to?" she asked.
"Uh huh, right.. eight o'clock?" she asked as she stepped into the meeting house but didn't really look at anyone as she pushed her sunglasses into her hair her lavender eyes shown now as she looked at the floor leaning herself against the wall while she talked.
"Right, okay, I think I can make it there. Meet me... oh.. you want to pick me up?" she asked as she still chewed on her nail a bad habit she had picked up. "Okay.. but if I"m late don't shoot me I'm in a meeting."
"Right, allright then. I'll try to be there. Kei is there she'll let you in if I'm not. Mhm. Right. See ya then. Bye." she said.
She hung up the phone and smiled softly to herself as she slid it back in her pocket. It wasn't what it sounded like but she was happy because certain things were happening for her. And she was about to be recognized for it all. She looked up to introduce herself when she saw Seig. She froze. Her eyes narrowed and she looked away not moving at all. Screw him.
"My name is Fiona I"m here to do this meeting thing though I might have to leave early I have 'business' elsewhere." she said politely and happily to the blonde that had brought the paper.
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Shea
Spell Caster
Juvel
Jewels and emotions are my weapons.
Posts: 225
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Post by Shea on Dec 29, 2006 7:24:58 GMT -5
Shea was excited. It was time for the first meeting of Revolution and she was definatly happy. She had come in early this morning from yet another time of going back to Wales to work with her family on some preperations for upcoming events. She yawned softly as she dressed for the say it was rather chilly but being from Wales it didn't matter all that much it was always chilly there. She pulled on her jeans and some cute little snow boots with the fur on the outside edge. The fur was not real as Shea was an avid animal lover so they weren't made of anything but some suede and fake fur.
She put a soft button down apple green shirt that matched her eyes on over her torso. Buttoning the long sleeve shirt she shrugged over a denim jacket nothing heavy but it had parka on the colar to give it that wintery look. She left her black hair down and had her star ruby on her neck a gift from Darian her ring on her left ring finger, again a gift from Darian more important but still. Her ruby pendant bracelet on her wrist and she headed out for the meeting.
Darian would meet her there or not he knew of the meeting and he was a big boy. So Bella and her little bell jingling happily as the two; master and kitten/ familiar. Headed out to the meeting. Bella was coming along because she loved to watch over Shea and though the cute white kitten didn't look very menacing when she transformed it was really scary. She together they walked through the streets. Soon she found the place. She couldn't wait to get started this whole group sounded like a great idea. And so she looked around at all the people.
She waived to Ziare, Madelyn, Phae, and Xeryth with a happy wave and she looked at two redheads sitting on the couch. She didn't know either and always the diplomat she took the only seat left on the love seat and sat down.
"I hope you don't mind that I join you. But I'm afraid I know neither of you, yet would like to. My name is Shea, Shea Donnovan. It's a pleasure to meet you both." she said extending her hand gently. The red head was cute, the little girl in the guy's lap. She just had that innocent charm about her while the boy was rather good looking. They must be dating.
Bella hoped up in her lap and curled up in a ball. Shea chuckled softly at the kitten and smiled.
"You both must be new students. I'm afraid my travels tend to take me away from the academy at times. I fear I"m far behind these days. What brings you to the academy?"
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Trevor
Apprentice
Kriger
My heart is my guide.
Posts: 63
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Post by Trevor on Dec 29, 2006 7:45:23 GMT -5
Before Keiko could answer, a beauty walked over and sat down. Trevor could appreciate beauty in all forms, but this woman was stunning, even without intending to be. Trevor, ever the gentleman, welcomed her in his natural way. He was never short for words, and introduced himself and Keiko to the new arrival.
"Ah mi lady, you are welcome to join us." He took her hand, kissing the back of it. He would have normally bowed, but as Keiko had resided upon his lap, he was unable to use normal formalities. "My name is Trevor Tadaria, and this is my friend and roommate, Keiko."
He listened to her and responded in kind. "Not to worry, as I am a very new arrival. My travels have lead me to this academy, and I hope to learn magic. You see, I am a duelist, and have been inspired by the wind. I would very much like to learn some form of magic for that element." It was obvious that the element he mentioned was his inspiration. it was evident in the very way he spoke and the sound in his voice. Had Phae seen him move, it would have show there as well. Had Trevor not been born a human, he very well could have been an air elemental.
"I am hoping to meet someone here who is willing to teach me, or knows where I can go to learn. i have spent much time at the library recently, but a book is no substitute for a good teacher. But, alas, I am unable to find someone who is proficient and would like to teach a novice such as myself."
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Shea
Spell Caster
Juvel
Jewels and emotions are my weapons.
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Post by Shea on Dec 29, 2006 7:58:43 GMT -5
Shea blushed softly as the man kissed the back of her hand. It was rare that you met a man that would such and recognize when was the time and place and when was not. She smiled softly her blushe was barely soft enough to color her cheeks on the winter day yet it still carressed them with that warm glow. She took her hand back and listened as he made the introductions.
Trevor was a nice name. Very normal and yet he was regal in a way she rarely saw here unless you thought about Darian who was except for his hot temper. She smiled as he told her that he was indeed a new student and was looking for someone to help him with magic. She smiled softly as he said he did wind magic and she nodded as he explained that books were not the teachers humans were and he wished to find someone that would teach him instead of trying to learn from the books in the library.
"Indeed, the books tend to give seed to the idea. But sometimes it takes a little push in the right direction to truly develop what you are trying to discover." she said with a smile softly as she thought about it for a moment.
"However, I do dabble in the wind magic myself. Elemental mage as I am. So, I would be willing to help you as much as I can. I am no expert by far, but I would be willing to study and work with you. You never know, I may learn a few new things myself." she chuckled softly as she began to pet Bella gently with her hands.
"This is Bella she's my familiar. None magical and she doesn't really fight she's more intel." she chuckled again as she looked up at the redhead.
"So we should set up a study time. To meet in the library and what we find there could possibly lead us to the training grounds." she said with a smile. "When would you like to? I'm free pretty much all week so any time is good." she said with a soft smile.
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Trevor
Apprentice
Kriger
My heart is my guide.
Posts: 63
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Post by Trevor on Dec 29, 2006 12:00:29 GMT -5
Trevor couldn't believe his good fortune. Here he was in need of a teacher, and fate, it seems, provided for him! Not only that, but she was attractive too. But, Trevor had a habit of surrounding himself with attractive people, both in appearance and personality. Keiko was evidence of that. So was Train. There were also several students who just oogled him as he passed, but never talked to him. With the way he was, they all assumed he was taken. Oh, how wrong they were!
"Mi lady, I would be very honored to have you teach me. If it isn't to much trouble, than the sooner the better. Perhaps after this meeting we could go and set up a time for study?" He made eye contact with her as he spoke. his gaze met hers, and he smiled. "I hope you'll be patient with me. I am a novice at best. I have no idea how to use magic. I have been told the one ability I do use is a form of magic, but it doesn't seem like it to me. But, I'll leave that to your better judgment after the meeting."
That smile of his, it never left his face. Nothing ever got him down, and now he had a teacher. He would finally get to learn wind magic, and it thrilled him. Though, he would have to contain his excitement. He didn't want Keiko to fall in a flare of excitement and dancing. Also, Trevor was much more reserved. He acted like a noble, though his roots were anything but. He was brought up by his clan, and they taught him everything he knows now, from swordplay to etiquette.
Trevor looked down at the cute kitten on Shea's lap. "She is adorable, and looks happy. May I pet her?" Trevor loved animals, and the kitten was so adorable, he wanted to pet her, if only just for a bit.
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Sieg
Spell Caster
Teh First Seigfried Opfinder
I won't leave without a trace, I won't be erased...
Posts: 144
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Post by Sieg on Dec 29, 2006 15:37:25 GMT -5
Sieg's breath caught in his throat as he saw her walk in. Her of all people, the one he had been hoping would come. He saw her and almost instantly he regretted having ever left the Academy. Mostly because of all the lost time he had to make up with her all the time they could have spent being together. But on the other hand he thought about all the experience he had gotten during his trip. He really had learned a lot and it was all invaluable experience that would certainly aid him in his quest to become the greatest technomancer the world had ever seen. He hoped, no he knew that she would understand. She had to, she more than anyone else in the world, knew what he was like she would have to know why he did what he did. Of course, knowing and understanding were two completely different things.
So with a big intake of breath and a little mental confidence booster he made his way over to the beautiful young redhead. He was a bit tentative at first; she had only grown more beautiful in his absence. He looked down at her with a smile and tried to say something but no words came. Damnit why now of all times did he have to decide to be a complete and total nerd and not have anything to say. He shook his head a little and re-gathered his thoughts, now was not the time to freeze up, of all the times to freeze up this was most definitely the worst.
“Fi…I…I’m back,” was all he could manage with a sheepish grin as he looked down at her. That look she had given him it was so cold and angry. He sighed, he had really screwed up big time. Sieg thought she would understand, she knew him the best, she knew what he was like so why was she so angry with him? He hoped that the meeting proved an opportunity for the two of them to talk so that hopefully he could sort things out and maybe find a way to make it all up to her.
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Fi
Apprentice
Jord
Nature Calls!
Posts: 73
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Post by Fi on Dec 30, 2006 7:42:14 GMT -5
Fi watched Sieg come over to her but she didn't look at him long as her lavender gaze went elsewhere. She crossed her arms across her chest and waited. He had been gone months. MONTHS and he thought everything would be a ok? He stood in front of her and she looked up. He seemed to be at a loss for words but then again there was something there that made her want to throw herself into his arms thankful he was alive. But then she didn't.
Why? Because after being gone for months all he could say was 'Fi I"m back'. Well no kidding?! I mean really one would think it would take some kind of genius to figure that out. She looked up at him and he looked down at her as if he expected her to be so happy he had come home after months. She sighed and looked away she didn't want to look into those beautiful eyes the ones that had captivated her that day at the movies on their first date. They hadn't even stayed to see the movie. They had gone back to her place so they could get to know each other better.
"Well so nice to let me know you're alive. I mean all those letters and phone calls you never sent were amazingly helpful at keeping my mind off your safety. All those visits home, my my, how did you get all that studying done while you worried about me so often. I mean geez, you must have thought of me a lot." she said not looking at him.
She did though she looked up at him and her eyes were glistening with tears. She looked into the eyes of the man the thought loved her and now she didn't know if her did or not.
"I .. thought you loved me. Months Sieg.. months you were gone and nothing.. not a phone call.. a letter.. anything." she whispered. "I wasn't important enough."
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Celeste
Spell Caster
Engel
Posts: 275
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Post by Celeste on Dec 31, 2006 2:20:50 GMT -5
Celeste stood off to the side as she watched all the people enter. But one caught her eye and then the rest mattered no longer. It was her boyfriend, Hadrian who had entered the scene and he had that cool 'I hate humans' look about him that always just made her laugh. She had signed them both up for this together. Mainly because she loved people and did want to protect the academy where as he just needed to be around more good hearted humans so he would see the good and not just the bad in them. She didn't want him to see only the bad because there were so very many humans she had met here that had pure hearts.
He came up to her after introducing himself and she smiled as she hugged him and nuzzled into him for a moment. She smiled because he was so cute. And he was all hers. They had been like brother and sister, not by blood, merely by make, if you knew who they were you would understand. But now they were together on a more intimate level and neither had been happier in their lives.
"Glad you could make it and thank you for not ripping your shirt." she chuckled as she kissed his cheek and went to a couch leading him there. To save room she let him sit first and then she settled on his lap. This way others could sit beside them and they only took up one spot.
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Sieg
Spell Caster
Teh First Seigfried Opfinder
I won't leave without a trace, I won't be erased...
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Post by Sieg on Dec 31, 2006 17:11:57 GMT -5
Sieg sighed softly and felt his heart fall as she looked up at him but then made no motion to greet him or anything. He probably should have expected something like that though given the fact that he had been gone for months. Sieg almost instantly regretted ever going on the trip or even being curious enough to lock himself in a room for a few days to work on a project. His face fell into an expression of sadness and regret as he saw that she wouldn’t even look him in the eyes. That was when the words came and they hit Sieg hard, harder than words had ever affected him before. She did mean a lot to him…he had, well he had been wrapped up in his work and just had forgotten. But, gah that was such a bad excuse but it was what had happened he had to tell her the truth at least.
“Fi…I well…you know me I got curious and I started reading papers, things other people were doing, people with the same talents as mine. I…I got curious and you know what it’s like when I get curious. I arranged a meeting with one of them and we started talking and the next thing I knew I was in Germany working on a research project with a team of technomancers. Then was all over the word, discussing, researching, learning. It all happened so fast..I just….I got caught up in it all,” he said softly and then did the first bold thing he thought he’d ever done, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close in a tight hug.
“Fi…you know I love you, you’re the only person I have in this world..you’re the only that cares about me,” he said softly as the sight of her beautiful violet eyes glistening with tears was just too much for him to take and he kissed her gently but lovingly, “I’ll never go on another research trip ever again Fi, I swear….just please don’t leave me…I love you…I need you,” he whispered softly as he broke the kiss and still held her tightly against him, looking down into those deep, beautiful violet eyes of hers.
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Lexandra
Spell Caster
Bueskytten
Just try me.
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Post by Lexandra on Dec 31, 2006 18:30:12 GMT -5
*twang*
The last arrow of her quiver hit the bullseye and she smiled. Lexi was getting better and better every time she came out here. Of course practice made perfect or some such crap like that. But she enjoyed doing this, she was good at it and that was what she needed. Besides it gave her time to get away from the tree hugger upstairs in her room and get her out in the natural world where she enjoyed being. And so walking to the end of the archery range she picked up her arrows and placed them back in her quiver to use again. She had many different kind of arrows but these were merely the ones used for practice and that was all.
Sighing she headed back up to her dorm dead set on a hot shower and a long nap. Maybe she could get Xavier to cook dinner tonight. I mean would it kill a man to get off his ass and cook every once in a while? Really! So she opened the door with a very exhausted 'I'm home' but was greeted with nothing. She sighed and saw the note close by. Ripping it off the wall she read it, crumpled it, and tossed it down. Damnit he had signed her up for that stupid bastardized group of misfits. To meet people he says. To protect the school he says. Well what if she didn't care about either. Hmmm?
She placed her bows gently in their place, Xavier knew you didn't mess with Lexi's bows and even Drake knew that. And so she went into the bathroom picked out some clothes and hopped in the shower to wash off all the sweat from working out all morning. She sighed as she leaned against the cool tile wall and hit it rather hard with her fist. Why oh Why does he sign me up for this shit? Soon though she was done but she wasn't in a hurry to meet a bunch of goodie goodies out to save the world Care Bear style. One happy rainbow at a time! And so she took the time to dry her hair and even put on just a little makeup so that she looked kinda nice.
Sliding on her pair of blue jeans and a black shirt that said: 'Bite me' on the back. She put on her metal studded belt and pulled her hair up as she normally did when she went out her bangs going over her face and behind one of her ears as she put Shadow on her belt and headed out. Her pale skin seemed to glow in the sunlight but that was only if you cared and well Lexi didn't. She kicked open the door with as much attitude as you could muster with that horrid scowl on her face as she found Xavier, not saying a word she pushed hard into a chair and sat in his lap.
"Remind me why I'm here?" she asked looking up at him with her hazel eyes.
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madelyn
Spell Caster
Klaverspiller
This song is my soul.
Posts: 151
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Post by madelyn on Dec 31, 2006 19:09:58 GMT -5
Madelyn was a bit frightened. Never in her life had she been around so many people and so many .. well men. She had an innate fear of men. Most didn't know why but then again most didn't need to know. It was in her past and few knew but many guessed. Lucian had figured it out Jonathan had known much more because he had seen her back and seen the scars that littered accros the once smoothe skin. She was sitting there alone on the couch and she was frightened to death. There were so many men coming in. They all were scary in her eyes no matter how they smiled. One seemed to call her attention a little blonde headed boy that seemed as shy and as quiet as she was.
But then all thoughts on going to the boy were lost when Lucian walked in. She gasped happily and smiled brightly at him waving at him. He came over to her and the first thing he did was hug her and she hugged him back happily. She was pregnate you could tell definatly now especially when she was sitting like she was right now. The bulge in her stomach was growing week by week with the two little lives inside. She carressed them gently. Lucian stood beside her and she took his hand gently in her own and tugged on him tilting her head to the empty space on the couch next to her. Asking him to come sit with her. Her eyes pleading with him. He knew how to read her eyes he knew exactly what she wanted. She was scared and she needed him her one of few friends.
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Fi
Apprentice
Jord
Nature Calls!
Posts: 73
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Post by Fi on Dec 31, 2006 19:34:32 GMT -5
Fiona looked up at him. Wondering what he would say to her. Wondering what he could do to redeem himself after abandoning her for so long without word or anything. But he seemed to decide that she should understand and not be angry. At this she looked down and away. He had been gone months and now he expected for her to be okay with that and want to sleep beside him again. Well tough. She had gotten used to sleeping alone that was just the way it was.
Then suddenly he did something. Something he had never done before. There were so many times when she had been forced to make the first moves. Kissing, hugging, the date, the first time she had told him that she loved him. Everything. But now it was different and he seemed to take control. He pulled her into a tight hug and a sob caught in her throat but it was audible as her hands clenched his shirt and he told her how much he loved her and to not leave her. That he would never leave her again so long as she promised not to leave him.
"Siegfried." she whispered softly as she cried into his chest and clenched at his shirt tighter than before. "I love you so much. Dont leave me again.. please.. it was so hard without you. Every night I could only hope and pray you were okay out there. I didn't know where you were or anything. I thought about looking for you once but I couldn't begin to know where to start." she told hm.
"You don't have to never research again, but next time.. next time promise you'll take me with you. Even if it is months." she said looking up at him. She pulled him down into a soft deep kiss her hand in his blonde hair gently as she closed her eyes surrendering to his soft lips and their wonderful feeling.
He was back.
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Xavier
Spell Caster
Ulv
Posts: 196
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Post by Xavier on Dec 31, 2006 22:16:00 GMT -5
Xavier was enjoying himself finishing up a drink and chatting with some people. Overall it was a fairly nice little get together, but he was starting to wonder where Lex was. He knew she had been busy with training lately but still he had left her a note and given her several reminders about this meeting. She knew it was important to him and he was hoping she'd at least try and be nice about it. But apparently he was wrong because she still wasn't here. Xavier knew she wasn't exactly one for this type of thing but still he had hoped she would at least try it for him. He wondered if she had the same sentiment about the Academy that he did. He loved the Academy because without it he had never met her and any place that had made such happiness possible was worth protecting.
Xavier sighed softly as he made his way through the people and wondered where she was, "C'mon Lex....just this once please don't be a grump," he said to himself softly as he paced around waiting for her to show up. He began to wonder if she really believed in anything enough to fight for it. Well he knew she believed enough in one thing to fight for it and that was their love and he hoped for the sake of that she'd at least give this group a chance.
There was a thud and the door flew open with a bang and Xavier winced because almost instinctively he knew it was her. She stormed in with a scowl on her face and pushed him onto a chair sitting in his lap. He couldn't help but laugh a little as he slid his arms around her waist and held her gently. Sometimes he loved it when she was forceful but this was one of the times he wasn't so sure about it. Regardless he loved her and smiled happily up at her as he held her.
"Well hello there, I'm glad you decided to show up," he said with a grin and then laughed a little when she asked him why she was here again, "Because you love me.." he said with a smile and kissed her again, this time a little deeper and more lovingly as he held her.
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Darian Dumonte
Spell Caster
Sirius' Apprentice Skydevaaben
The surge of life resides in my magic.
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Post by Darian Dumonte on Jan 1, 2007 1:39:22 GMT -5
The doors opened and Darian stood at the doorways surveying the crowd of students that were everywhere in this place. Everywhere he saw camraderie as people formed new bonds and friendships. He saw firsthand the plans that Ziare had thought of when she was bringing everyone togeather in this place. Darian himself was a member of this group and with the unfortunate departure of one Junpei Taltos he was now standing as one of the stronger members. A chance to move up in the ranks so to speak as he enetered the place. His eyes scanned the crowd but, he was only searching for two at this moment and he found them both. He walked past the crowd and picked up a couple of drinks along the way a large cat padding beside him as Darian gave a small smile. He saw Shea talking animately with someone who just asked if he could pet the cat.
"Bella is perfectly capable of answering your question if you ask her," Darian said with a smile on his lips as he wore a very similar ring to Shea handing her a glass of chilled tea. Lightly he slipped an arm around her shoulders and kissed her cheek gently as he nodded at Trevor. Although Darian was wearing, slacks, boots, and a formal shirt and jacket he still had the air of someone who dueled. He gazed at Trevor with an intelligent gaze but, already from the way that Shea was so relaxed he concluded one thing. This was a man that was either going to be a rival or a friend and so far Darian leaned towards the first. He looked down at Shea with a small smile his eyes having that same sparkle the first time he met Bella and Shea. These two were inseperable much like he and Orchid were. Speaking of Orchid he reached up and snatched Bella with his teeth carefully padding to a corner with the kitten.
That eye contact bothered him.
It bothered him alot.
"Shea, you really get up too early I missed you when I first got up," Darian murmured in her ear lightly as he slowly made his way around the couch and smoothly sat on the arm his fingers trailing into her hair again. Yeah that eye contact bothered him this guy seemed like a nice one. But, at the same time Darian could be a very jealous man when Shea was invovled. Mayon learned that one the hard way.
"What am I supposed to do without my inspiration around the dorm?" he murmured in her ear gently before he bit the lobe he pulling her to where she was leaning against him.
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