Post by sawg138 on Aug 10, 2013 21:13:08 GMT -5
[21:40] taus.solace: *makes her excuses to see about to the others, and slips out*
[21:43] Misfit: You find Tidas instructing Galen and Aspasia. He stops and bows "Greet our Matriarch" at which the youth rise and bow also "Matriarch"
[21:48] taus.solace: "Looks first to Tidas and then to the young ones, seeming to address them all at the same time* "I wished to take a few moments and see how you all were getting settled here."
[21:50] Misfit: Tidas "We are staying quiet. The orphanage allows us concealment. Galen will begin training with the Cyber-Knights and Sir wels soon that we will have another warrior in our ranks"
[21:56] taus.solace: *she nods at that* "I hope that by 'staying quiet', you do not feel too confined in any fashion. The folks here, they are good people."
[21:59] Misfit: "They know we are Atlanteans of Synetche. The name means nothing to them, nor do we advertise our origins. But it is better to blend in with the larger orphanage than expose ourselves. We stand and fall with these people, right now"
[22:06] taus.solace: *nods* "Perhaps when I return again, we can create a tale to share our origins as Synteche. I do not believe there are any among the orphanage who would question it. The ones I travel with, would support whatever story we would tell."
[22:09] Misfit: He nods "Aspasia will be a slayer like you. It is her ambition"
[22:11] taus.solace: *raises an eyebrow, trying to mask her surprise* "Really now," *she turns to address Aspasia directly* "This is what you desire, of all of the choices available, from book-learning, to learning spell magic, this is what you choose?"
[22:12] Misfit: "I can still study from books and Ibycus says I wouldn't be that good a mage"
[22:17] taus.solace: *bites her tongue in a literal fashion, kneeling in front of the girl to put herself at eye level* "Even so, once trained as a Slayer, you cannot learn magics of any kind, even if you should wish to try later. I trust you have been informed of this before now."
[22:18] Misfit: "Ibycus says if I become a mage, I will only be able to perform ritual. I'd never be a combat mage"
[22:21] taus.solace: *nods, considering, looking very solemn and serious* "Then allow me to ask: Why do you wish to be trained as a Slayer?"
[22:22] Misfit: "I wish to serve the clan and protect it. I don't want anyone else to be sent to feed the zombies"
[22:27] taus.solace: *breaks into a smile, gently laying a hand on Aspasia's shoulder* "No one will be sent to 'feed the zombies'. There are zombies and other manner of monsters--living and undead--out there, yes, and we may have need to face them time and again. But no one will be sent unprepared."
[22:28] taus.solace: "And if this is the role you wish to serve, then far be it for me to question further."
[22:28] Misfit: "There are monsters in the world that need slaying. Some of them look like us"
[22:32] taus.solace: *smiles* "Indeed. And there are also those who look like monsters, who can instead prove to be trustworthy. It can be quite a challenge to differentiate between friend and foe, enemy and ally."
[22:36] Misfit: She nods
[22:36] taus.solace: "When we return again, with the rest of our company, I will see to it that you are properly aquainted with my companions. You will understand more when you have the chance to meet them."
[22:37] Misfit: Aspasia "The vampire rode with Ajax"
[22:37] Misfit: "When he rescued us"
[22:41] taus.solace: *smiles* "Then you have already made her aquaintance. Yes, the vampire--we call her Meg, she has continued to show her trustworthiness, and I am quite proud to call her a friend."
[22:51] Misfit: "Ajax called her Gash. She fought for us"
[23:00] taus.solace: *smiles* "Yes, she was Gash. But, consider this: Think of it similar to the Synteche. Who we were in our origins; it is now irrelevant, no longer a part of our being. 'Gash' is what she was became known as when she was fully vampire. But that name no longer fits her. And so we call her Meg."
[23:01] Misfit: She nods "Meg she is"
[23:07] taus.solace: *nods and smiles* "Remember too, she is different from other vampires. She is still undead, but her presence is slightly different than her undead 'cousins' I have been around her enough to know the difference between her and other undead. I would like to impress upon you to not be so indiscriminate that you could potentially strike down an ally."
[23:20] Misfit: She nods "I am learning about what differing undead feel like"
[23:30] taus.solace: *nods, then smiles again as she stands and looks to each of the three* "I do not wish to further interrupt the lessons here, but I look forward to hearing of more progress made."
[23:31] Misfit: Tidas nods. All three bow again then resume their lesson
[23:35] taus.solace: *leaves them and decides to seek out Thais*
[23:43] Misfit: You find Erinna in her and Thais' room. "Sorry, she is out on business and did not tell me what. And if you will excuse me, Ibycus wishes my presence. We really need to find him an Acolyte..."
[23:48] taus.solace: "Ah, of course. I only wished to stop in and see how she, and you, are settling in. But as you are clearly needed elsewhere, we may talk later."
[23:50] Misfit: "My apologies, Matriarch. Until he can get a trained Acolyte, I am his assistant. Nobody else has the knowledge he needs in an assistant"
[23:53] taus.solace: *frowns in thought* "What would the requirements be for such an Acolyte? Or how would one be trained? Ah, but nevermind my musings. Do not keep Ibycus waiting, I expect I will have some questions for him as well before long, when he is not so occupied."
[23:58] Misfit: "A great deal of study in all aspects of the arcane arts. Most acolytes are also limited spellcasters at best, which is part of how they become acolytes. They know magic but cannot do it"
[00:03] taus.solace: "I wonder, have you looked beyond the Syntyche yet, for possible candidates of an Acolyte?"
[00:04] Misfit: "Possibly one of the orphans. We have not looked further as we wished to move cautiously"
[00:08] taus.solace: *nods* "I could make a discreet request to Anna, if it would be desired."
[00:08] Misfit: "If you think it will help"
[00:18] taus.solace: *she nods* "I know there a small number of you, and Galen and Aspasia have their minds made on where they wish their training to be. It could be years before there are new members added to the Syntyche, and I do not wish you or anyone to feel overwhelmed."
[00:23] Misfit: She nods "Better to wait than to rush someone into the task"
[00:27] taus.solace: *nods* "If Anna knows of any among the orphans who could potentially fit into the role of Acolyte, I will ask her to send them to you. You and Ibycus could then make the final choice to take them as apprentice Acolytes.... And if she has none in mind, then it would not change much from what it is now."
[00:28] Misfit: She nods "As you think best, Matriarch"
[00:39] taus.solace: *smiles softly* "I only wish to make things easier for you all. It so happens I could be here for a few days, but soon we shall be gone again."
[20:39] taus.solace: Anna: "not really a chain of command, just the group I left here. They've got good sense, so just tell your group to discuss with them if they see a danger to orphanage, and they can all decide what to do together" taus.solace: *nods* "I will be certain do to that. Most of them seem to prefer the company of the clan, but I hope they will come to see your group as extensions of the clan...as I do." *adds with a grin* "For I did claim one of yours as an 'official' member of the clan." Anna: *grins* "yeah, well, he chose it for himself"
[20:39] taus.solace: taus.solace: *smiles wider* "Indeed. I tried to talk him out of it, saying it was not absolutely necessary, knowing the discomfort it would cause him.. I did not want to put him through that if it was something he did not desire." Anna: "he's always been stubborn, good luck talking him out of anything"
[20:39] dakoiah: ok...
[20:44] taus.solace: "Getting back to the matters at hand, of those you left here, any with the exception of the orphans would be good for them to contact?"
[20:47] dakoiah: "have them check with Wels. He's the senior crew member here"
[20:50] taus.solace: *nods* "He would have been my guess, I simply was not certain whether there was any one else as capable or moreso."
[20:51] dakoiah: "Bryce is also more than capable. He's not as senior, but has a ton of common sense."
[20:55] taus.solace: *nods* "If Wels is not available for some reason, then I will ask them to talk to Bryce. I will also make sure that they understand that whatever it is, can and should wait until there are more in agreement... I don't think the others will have trouble with waiting, as they have more or less been keeping among themselves." *frowns in thought* "I have not been in such a position before, to direct the actions of anyone.."
[20:57] taus.solace: *sighs* "I cannot wonder if I should try to keep a better eye on Thais, if it would be better served she return with us, or if I should stay behind and make sure she stays out of trouble. Or if she can be better guided to serve as a protector here, just not one who acts alone."
[20:58] dakoiah: "it's always surprising the first time you have to lead other people. The first time I was called captain was because the actual captain died. I was tossed into a leadership role, and I learned the hard way by making all kinds of stupid mistakes" *frowns* "about Thies, maybe she should come along. If she's that good, she might be handy to have for these fights"
[21:05] taus.solace: *nods* "I will be seeing her in a little while, I will find out if she is willing to come along and help us. If she insists on staying.. I will have to make it clear that she does not act alone on anything."
[21:07] dakoiah: "sounds about right"
[21:09] taus.solace: *nods, rubbing her chin* "So I will see to that.. And, there is one other matter I wished to discuss with you, something that Erinna mentioned last night. Do you know of any among the orphans who could have the potential to be trained in magic?"
[21:10] dakoiah: "there a couple that showed potential, but I haven't had the time to test them properly"
[21:13] taus.solace: "Erinna mentioned that she is having to serve as Ibycus' assistant, until such time as they can train an Acolyte, for there aren't any others with the knowledge he needs in our small clan. I mentioned that I would ask you for possible suggestions."
[21:14] dakoiah: "Claire had some potential, but it sounds like she's going to be a priestess. Sally and Jen might, you'd have to test them"
[21:14] dakoiah: "oh, and Miguel and Trisha...they show some great potential I think"
[21:16] taus.solace: "Hmm. It is a little out of my area of expertise in 'testing' them, however if I sent them to Erinna and/or Ibycus, perhaps they could determine whether they could be trained in what is needed.. If these children would be willing."
[21:18] dakoiah: "they'd know."
[21:19] dakoiah: (I don't have any attention span right now, don't know long I'll be able to chat)
[21:21] taus.solace: *nods* "I'll look for them after breakfast, and then will have a talk with Thais. When should we expect to head back to Africa?"
[21:22] dakoiah: "any time you are ready"
[21:28] taus.solace: "Then it will depend on how quickly I can find out whether Thias will be returning with us, and if so, how quickly she can be packed and ready." *stands* "My own breakfast can wait, I'm in no danger of collapsing from hunger. I'll come find you when we are ready."
[21:30] dakoiah: "no problem. I'll be with the kids" *heads back into the kitchen*
[21:32] taus.solace: *starts heading to Thais' quarters*
[21:33] Misfit: Thais is sitting on her bed
[21:39] taus.solace: "I hoped I did not keep you waiting too long. I trust you have had something to eat?"
[21:42] Misfit: She shakes her head. "I was waiting for breakfast until after we spoke, Matriarch"
[21:45] taus.solace: *offers a slight smile* "Truthfully, that makes two of us. May I come in and sit so we can discuss our options?"
[21:51] Misfit: "You may"
[21:57] Misfit: She motions to a chair at a desk that is obviously Erinna's
[22:03] taus.solace: *slides the chair closer to the bed and sits down* "I have talked things over with Anna, for I needed her input as to where things might proceed from here."
[22:03] Misfit: Thais nods "And she recommends?"
[22:09] taus.solace: "Well it depends, whether you would be willing to join us in Africa or if you would prefer to stay here. Staying would mean, you report to Wels anything you think is a threat to the orphanage, and then allow him and the others that Anna left in charge to determine which course of action to take. Coming with us, would mean that your skills could be put to greater use, aiding in our fight against a couple of foes who are proving quite the challenge."
[22:16] Misfit: "Then I shall accompany you, Matriarch"
[22:20] taus.solace: *nods with a smile* "Anna would like to return to the group as soon as is possible. Make whatever preparations you need."
[22:20] Misfit: "I shall be ready, Matriarch"
[22:23] taus.solace: "stands and returns the chair back to its place* "We have time for breakfast first if you care to join me."
[21:43] Misfit: You find Tidas instructing Galen and Aspasia. He stops and bows "Greet our Matriarch" at which the youth rise and bow also "Matriarch"
[21:48] taus.solace: "Looks first to Tidas and then to the young ones, seeming to address them all at the same time* "I wished to take a few moments and see how you all were getting settled here."
[21:50] Misfit: Tidas "We are staying quiet. The orphanage allows us concealment. Galen will begin training with the Cyber-Knights and Sir wels soon that we will have another warrior in our ranks"
[21:56] taus.solace: *she nods at that* "I hope that by 'staying quiet', you do not feel too confined in any fashion. The folks here, they are good people."
[21:59] Misfit: "They know we are Atlanteans of Synetche. The name means nothing to them, nor do we advertise our origins. But it is better to blend in with the larger orphanage than expose ourselves. We stand and fall with these people, right now"
[22:06] taus.solace: *nods* "Perhaps when I return again, we can create a tale to share our origins as Synteche. I do not believe there are any among the orphanage who would question it. The ones I travel with, would support whatever story we would tell."
[22:09] Misfit: He nods "Aspasia will be a slayer like you. It is her ambition"
[22:11] taus.solace: *raises an eyebrow, trying to mask her surprise* "Really now," *she turns to address Aspasia directly* "This is what you desire, of all of the choices available, from book-learning, to learning spell magic, this is what you choose?"
[22:12] Misfit: "I can still study from books and Ibycus says I wouldn't be that good a mage"
[22:17] taus.solace: *bites her tongue in a literal fashion, kneeling in front of the girl to put herself at eye level* "Even so, once trained as a Slayer, you cannot learn magics of any kind, even if you should wish to try later. I trust you have been informed of this before now."
[22:18] Misfit: "Ibycus says if I become a mage, I will only be able to perform ritual. I'd never be a combat mage"
[22:21] taus.solace: *nods, considering, looking very solemn and serious* "Then allow me to ask: Why do you wish to be trained as a Slayer?"
[22:22] Misfit: "I wish to serve the clan and protect it. I don't want anyone else to be sent to feed the zombies"
[22:27] taus.solace: *breaks into a smile, gently laying a hand on Aspasia's shoulder* "No one will be sent to 'feed the zombies'. There are zombies and other manner of monsters--living and undead--out there, yes, and we may have need to face them time and again. But no one will be sent unprepared."
[22:28] taus.solace: "And if this is the role you wish to serve, then far be it for me to question further."
[22:28] Misfit: "There are monsters in the world that need slaying. Some of them look like us"
[22:32] taus.solace: *smiles* "Indeed. And there are also those who look like monsters, who can instead prove to be trustworthy. It can be quite a challenge to differentiate between friend and foe, enemy and ally."
[22:36] Misfit: She nods
[22:36] taus.solace: "When we return again, with the rest of our company, I will see to it that you are properly aquainted with my companions. You will understand more when you have the chance to meet them."
[22:37] Misfit: Aspasia "The vampire rode with Ajax"
[22:37] Misfit: "When he rescued us"
[22:41] taus.solace: *smiles* "Then you have already made her aquaintance. Yes, the vampire--we call her Meg, she has continued to show her trustworthiness, and I am quite proud to call her a friend."
[22:51] Misfit: "Ajax called her Gash. She fought for us"
[23:00] taus.solace: *smiles* "Yes, she was Gash. But, consider this: Think of it similar to the Synteche. Who we were in our origins; it is now irrelevant, no longer a part of our being. 'Gash' is what she was became known as when she was fully vampire. But that name no longer fits her. And so we call her Meg."
[23:01] Misfit: She nods "Meg she is"
[23:07] taus.solace: *nods and smiles* "Remember too, she is different from other vampires. She is still undead, but her presence is slightly different than her undead 'cousins' I have been around her enough to know the difference between her and other undead. I would like to impress upon you to not be so indiscriminate that you could potentially strike down an ally."
[23:20] Misfit: She nods "I am learning about what differing undead feel like"
[23:30] taus.solace: *nods, then smiles again as she stands and looks to each of the three* "I do not wish to further interrupt the lessons here, but I look forward to hearing of more progress made."
[23:31] Misfit: Tidas nods. All three bow again then resume their lesson
[23:35] taus.solace: *leaves them and decides to seek out Thais*
[23:43] Misfit: You find Erinna in her and Thais' room. "Sorry, she is out on business and did not tell me what. And if you will excuse me, Ibycus wishes my presence. We really need to find him an Acolyte..."
[23:48] taus.solace: "Ah, of course. I only wished to stop in and see how she, and you, are settling in. But as you are clearly needed elsewhere, we may talk later."
[23:50] Misfit: "My apologies, Matriarch. Until he can get a trained Acolyte, I am his assistant. Nobody else has the knowledge he needs in an assistant"
[23:53] taus.solace: *frowns in thought* "What would the requirements be for such an Acolyte? Or how would one be trained? Ah, but nevermind my musings. Do not keep Ibycus waiting, I expect I will have some questions for him as well before long, when he is not so occupied."
[23:58] Misfit: "A great deal of study in all aspects of the arcane arts. Most acolytes are also limited spellcasters at best, which is part of how they become acolytes. They know magic but cannot do it"
[00:03] taus.solace: "I wonder, have you looked beyond the Syntyche yet, for possible candidates of an Acolyte?"
[00:04] Misfit: "Possibly one of the orphans. We have not looked further as we wished to move cautiously"
[00:08] taus.solace: *nods* "I could make a discreet request to Anna, if it would be desired."
[00:08] Misfit: "If you think it will help"
[00:18] taus.solace: *she nods* "I know there a small number of you, and Galen and Aspasia have their minds made on where they wish their training to be. It could be years before there are new members added to the Syntyche, and I do not wish you or anyone to feel overwhelmed."
[00:23] Misfit: She nods "Better to wait than to rush someone into the task"
[00:27] taus.solace: *nods* "If Anna knows of any among the orphans who could potentially fit into the role of Acolyte, I will ask her to send them to you. You and Ibycus could then make the final choice to take them as apprentice Acolytes.... And if she has none in mind, then it would not change much from what it is now."
[00:28] Misfit: She nods "As you think best, Matriarch"
[00:39] taus.solace: *smiles softly* "I only wish to make things easier for you all. It so happens I could be here for a few days, but soon we shall be gone again."
[20:39] taus.solace: Anna: "not really a chain of command, just the group I left here. They've got good sense, so just tell your group to discuss with them if they see a danger to orphanage, and they can all decide what to do together" taus.solace: *nods* "I will be certain do to that. Most of them seem to prefer the company of the clan, but I hope they will come to see your group as extensions of the clan...as I do." *adds with a grin* "For I did claim one of yours as an 'official' member of the clan." Anna: *grins* "yeah, well, he chose it for himself"
[20:39] taus.solace: taus.solace: *smiles wider* "Indeed. I tried to talk him out of it, saying it was not absolutely necessary, knowing the discomfort it would cause him.. I did not want to put him through that if it was something he did not desire." Anna: "he's always been stubborn, good luck talking him out of anything"
[20:39] dakoiah: ok...
[20:44] taus.solace: "Getting back to the matters at hand, of those you left here, any with the exception of the orphans would be good for them to contact?"
[20:47] dakoiah: "have them check with Wels. He's the senior crew member here"
[20:50] taus.solace: *nods* "He would have been my guess, I simply was not certain whether there was any one else as capable or moreso."
[20:51] dakoiah: "Bryce is also more than capable. He's not as senior, but has a ton of common sense."
[20:55] taus.solace: *nods* "If Wels is not available for some reason, then I will ask them to talk to Bryce. I will also make sure that they understand that whatever it is, can and should wait until there are more in agreement... I don't think the others will have trouble with waiting, as they have more or less been keeping among themselves." *frowns in thought* "I have not been in such a position before, to direct the actions of anyone.."
[20:57] taus.solace: *sighs* "I cannot wonder if I should try to keep a better eye on Thais, if it would be better served she return with us, or if I should stay behind and make sure she stays out of trouble. Or if she can be better guided to serve as a protector here, just not one who acts alone."
[20:58] dakoiah: "it's always surprising the first time you have to lead other people. The first time I was called captain was because the actual captain died. I was tossed into a leadership role, and I learned the hard way by making all kinds of stupid mistakes" *frowns* "about Thies, maybe she should come along. If she's that good, she might be handy to have for these fights"
[21:05] taus.solace: *nods* "I will be seeing her in a little while, I will find out if she is willing to come along and help us. If she insists on staying.. I will have to make it clear that she does not act alone on anything."
[21:07] dakoiah: "sounds about right"
[21:09] taus.solace: *nods, rubbing her chin* "So I will see to that.. And, there is one other matter I wished to discuss with you, something that Erinna mentioned last night. Do you know of any among the orphans who could have the potential to be trained in magic?"
[21:10] dakoiah: "there a couple that showed potential, but I haven't had the time to test them properly"
[21:13] taus.solace: "Erinna mentioned that she is having to serve as Ibycus' assistant, until such time as they can train an Acolyte, for there aren't any others with the knowledge he needs in our small clan. I mentioned that I would ask you for possible suggestions."
[21:14] dakoiah: "Claire had some potential, but it sounds like she's going to be a priestess. Sally and Jen might, you'd have to test them"
[21:14] dakoiah: "oh, and Miguel and Trisha...they show some great potential I think"
[21:16] taus.solace: "Hmm. It is a little out of my area of expertise in 'testing' them, however if I sent them to Erinna and/or Ibycus, perhaps they could determine whether they could be trained in what is needed.. If these children would be willing."
[21:18] dakoiah: "they'd know."
[21:19] dakoiah: (I don't have any attention span right now, don't know long I'll be able to chat)
[21:21] taus.solace: *nods* "I'll look for them after breakfast, and then will have a talk with Thais. When should we expect to head back to Africa?"
[21:22] dakoiah: "any time you are ready"
[21:28] taus.solace: "Then it will depend on how quickly I can find out whether Thias will be returning with us, and if so, how quickly she can be packed and ready." *stands* "My own breakfast can wait, I'm in no danger of collapsing from hunger. I'll come find you when we are ready."
[21:30] dakoiah: "no problem. I'll be with the kids" *heads back into the kitchen*
[21:32] taus.solace: *starts heading to Thais' quarters*
[21:33] Misfit: Thais is sitting on her bed
[21:39] taus.solace: "I hoped I did not keep you waiting too long. I trust you have had something to eat?"
[21:42] Misfit: She shakes her head. "I was waiting for breakfast until after we spoke, Matriarch"
[21:45] taus.solace: *offers a slight smile* "Truthfully, that makes two of us. May I come in and sit so we can discuss our options?"
[21:51] Misfit: "You may"
[21:57] Misfit: She motions to a chair at a desk that is obviously Erinna's
[22:03] taus.solace: *slides the chair closer to the bed and sits down* "I have talked things over with Anna, for I needed her input as to where things might proceed from here."
[22:03] Misfit: Thais nods "And she recommends?"
[22:09] taus.solace: "Well it depends, whether you would be willing to join us in Africa or if you would prefer to stay here. Staying would mean, you report to Wels anything you think is a threat to the orphanage, and then allow him and the others that Anna left in charge to determine which course of action to take. Coming with us, would mean that your skills could be put to greater use, aiding in our fight against a couple of foes who are proving quite the challenge."
[22:16] Misfit: "Then I shall accompany you, Matriarch"
[22:20] taus.solace: *nods with a smile* "Anna would like to return to the group as soon as is possible. Make whatever preparations you need."
[22:20] Misfit: "I shall be ready, Matriarch"
[22:23] taus.solace: "stands and returns the chair back to its place* "We have time for breakfast first if you care to join me."
