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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 8:36:19 GMT -5
Uni nodded. "Ya, I've been here for a while, come on, let's go get some food." She gestured for Amaranth to follow her, and started walking, her sword clanking against her leg as she walked. She had pushed her hair back with a head band, and wore a pair of light pants with a flowing tunic. The second of her three non-destroyed items. She smiled over her shoulder at Amaranth. "So, how long have you been here then?" She asked.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 8:39:48 GMT -5
"Only a week or so," Amaranth replied. "You've been here for three months right? Do you know-" Naphtali chose this moment to appear, land on Amaranth's head, and begin to preen herself. Amaranth sighed, rolled her eyes, and continued. "Do you know when the... spirit... well... thingie is supposed to happen? Just curious," she added, fearful of a negative reaction to her words.
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 8:44:35 GMT -5
Uni blinked, but didn't ask how Amaranth new exactly how long she had been here. "No, no one really does. Not even Jeni or Aeos. The time isn't even know to the spirits, although I'm not t sure about that one. It was a litte glazed over in the test and study material." She shruged. "Well I don't know. Soon I think." She turned a courner, and then another, finaly ending up in the big hall way.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 8:48:56 GMT -5
"Well, you'll just have to ask your spirit if he or she knew once you're bonded, then," Amaranth said firmly. She looked around at the huge hall. She had seen it before, but it was so big! Naph cheeped and flew up to the high ceiling, perching on a rafter. Don't get yourself eaten by a falcon, dear. Do not be silly. The falcons should take care not to get eaten by me.
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 8:52:42 GMT -5
"If I bond," Uni interjeted quickly as she moved across the hall silently to the...well she called it the mess room. Some of the Candidates were inside, and some of the new might-be-candidates were also there. A few Bondeds sat at higher tables, talking quietly among themselves. Uni took a table that only had one other girl, and two boys at it. She motioned for Amaranth to sit. "So. How'ed you do on the exam?" She asked, cocking her head to one side.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 8:56:03 GMT -5
Amaranth shrugged. "I passed, that's all I paid attention for. I think I did well, though."
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 9:04:46 GMT -5
Uni smiled and nodded, she didn't want to sound braggy, so she didn't mention that she had done very very well. She had only missed two questions. She had worked for it though, those three nights spent awake had been well spent. "That's good. I'm sure you'll do great at the next bonding!" She shot a look over at the boys who were watching them, and her hand went below the table. It came back up holding a knife. "Hello!" she said cheerfully, letting her eyes talk for her, "Did you need something?" The two boys quickly shook their heads, and turned away.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 9:09:33 GMT -5
Amaranth ducked her head, embarassed. She knew why they were staring. She had heard it all before. "Woah, look at that freak! She's so weird!" And then they'd either stare or throw rocks, and she'd have to run. "I doubt that," she said quietly, more to herself than to Uni. "But you'll do great! You'll probably bond to a Grand Spirit, if I'm right," this was out loud, clearly to the other girl. "The best I could hope for is a Faerie, but I probably won't bond at all. And I'd be really grateful for a Faerie," she added.
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 9:13:57 GMT -5
Uni snorted, "Grand Spirit? Ya right. And You look like an elemeantal person to me!" She glared at the girl, and her hand twitched gently, so that the light flashed off the blade. "Besides, faeries are great for healing. If you have talent for battle, and you bond to a faerie, your well off!" A few servents came past, and placed plates infront of them. They bowed, and moved on, but Uni shouted a thanks after them.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 9:16:40 GMT -5
Amaranth snorted right back. "Me? An elemental? Not going to happen. And you're right, I'd love a Faerie. I'm not all that great at fighting, though. I usually stay back so I can use my bow and arrows. And I never got training, so I'm not all that good."
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 9:19:21 GMT -5
"Well, I suck at bows, they allways brake for me. I pull back, then Snap! broken bow." She started to eat, Between mouthfulls, she continued, "That's why...I allways...Use my...Sword...Or one of...My wrist knives...I can sometimes use the small bit of magic...that I know,... but that takes skill." She swollowed, "Aeos is going to be teaching the basic magic clase today. Are you in? I'm going."
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 9:21:17 GMT -5
"Oh, of course!" Amaranth said, regaining her bright demeanor. She didn't touch the food, though. She had never really eaten anything but leftovers and scraps, so she was shy about eating this "nobles' food". "I'd also like to see if there's a class for the bow, I'd like to get some practice."
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 9:23:59 GMT -5
"I'm not sure about that one. Aeos was also teaching a shooting class, but I've never been much interested in guns." Uni shruged, and pointed to the food. "You'd better eat. Magic is really really hard, even the easy bits like healing a scratch. Your gonna need the energy." She continued to eat with gusto, aparently enjoying it.
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Post by Amaranth on Jun 13, 2006 9:28:11 GMT -5
"I'm not interested in guns either, they're just not my style," Amaranth remarked, staring at the food. She didn't really want to, but Uni was right. So she ate the fruit.
((-sigh- She's just like I was, no self-esteem at all unless someone beat it into her.))
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Post by Uni on Jun 13, 2006 9:31:25 GMT -5
((That was my job...))
Uni rolled her eyes, and sighed, "Eat the meat. You may not like it, but your goning to need it, belive me on this one!" She sat back and looked up at the ceiling, rocking back and forth on two of her chair legs. "Do you know anything about the diffrent types of Elementals that come from the well?" She asked after a while.
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