Journey of the Elementals RP (Pm if Interested, Started)

[blaze96]

Alexander examined what others were doing with their shadows until the soldier came up and talked to him. He couldn't help the smile that came to his face as the man thanked him for what he did.

"It's nothing really sir. I'm a lightdweller, healing is a part of our art. Don't worry about paying me back, your thanks is quite enough."

He was always a tad uncomfortable when people wanted to repay him for healing. To him, it wasn't so much that he was looking for payment. As far as he figured, any payment he needed was already covered by the act itself. It increased his skill as a healer and when he healed someone outside the college in the few times he had left, the person usually had a higher opinion of at least some mages. Though for him the worst times were when someone demanded to pay him back, he then had to suddenly think of something that would be satisfactory for the person but also wasn't an obvious attempt at getting them to feel they were paying him back. Though a large part of him enjoyed knowing he was a bit better off than before in those times.

 

[UnusualStranger]

Spoiler: Wenseph

I kind of tossed control of the shadows over to you guys as you see fit within the guidelines. However, since it seems implied, I will do some reaction this once. Just try to do some things with this shadowy self. Unless you have some sort of iron will that doesn't flinch when a near clone is made of yourself, in which case you can then carry on as you were.

The shadow which Phebe took a swing at deftly knocked the blow aside, returning a quick, if slight, push back at Phebe. It still showed no emotion as it did so, seeming to have an unflinching gaze and will as it did so. In fact, it seemed to be prepared for such a swing from Phebe, and it's gaze did not waver for a moment as it watched what Phebe would do next.

[hr]

The guard, surprised by the odd extra mage coming over to start asking questions scratched his head with his mechanical arm, not quite sure what to make of it.

"Uh...well, you would have to ask someone higher up if you want to do something like that. You do realize those are important things, right? Can't just have anyone walking around doing what they please and looking at what they want, especially since we are up in the sky, and I don't know about you, but I can't fly." The guard said to Drew, not quite sure what to make of him before turning his attention back to Alexander.

"Well.....It don't feel right for you helpin save my life, and to just let it go like that. But....if you mean well by that, thanks. Not sure how long I would be laid up and cooked if it weren't for ya."

[hr]

Seth ended up becoming bored with the view rather quickly, as his eyes just couldn't just pierce the mists like Aaron apparently could. Turning to his shadowy and silent companion yet again, he caught part of what Nydia said nearby.

"..... I wish I could learn more about Nydia here... She hasn't spoken a word. It seems as though the more I've experienced and learned lately, the more questions I have that remained unanswered."

With a grin, Seth began walking to another part of the ship, now interested in finding out if there was something he could do while they made the rest of the way to the city....and hopefully it was something as interesting and entertaining as that little skirmish that they had. He noted his shadow following, and couldn't help but wonder himself.

What the blazes am I going to name you? I mean, you are not quite me, so I am NOT going to call you my name, and I don't really own you, so....Hm, this is going to be one of those simple yet tricky things. Been having a lot of those recently. Gods damn it.

 

[Sehnsucht Engel]

Phebe smiled and looked at the shadow.

I was cursed with you...

At least it could protect itself, but she didn't understand why she had it or what she was supposed to do with it. The shadow could react to her. She wondered if it would help her if she ended up in trouble. Would it catch her if she fell off the side of the airship?

She looked to the side of the airship.

...No, I'm not going to try that. If I do end up in trouble, it'll probably just stare at me.

Unsure of what to do with her shadow she decided to stay where she was. There might be more trouble coming soon and she couldn't go back to her room. Maybe she could think of something to do with that thing...

 

[Mr.Ivebeenframed]

"I think these shadows serve more helpers than entities." Cale said looking at his shadow for a moment before looking back at Nydia. "Perhaps they are the spirit's own being put here to spy on us."

Jokingly, Cale leaned close to his spirit. "Can you hear me spirit, is that you in there?" Of course the shadow Cale didn't show any emotion and leaned in close as well. Cale smiled and drew back. "I wonder what else lies before us..."

 

[Fragrance of Mtn Dew]

Nydia frowned slightly as she pondered what Cale had said. "You believe I'm over thinking things then... I suppose that's possible. Perhaps the truth is much less interesting than I'm trying to make it...." Nydia replied softly. "Well, I suppose wondering about it is meaningless at this point. Regardless of their purpose, it seems they will be following us around whether we like it or not." She finished, although it was clear that she wasn't at all satisfied with the conclusion she was forced to reach.

"As for what lies before us... Well, right now I hope it's a good night's sleep." Nydia paused and covered her mouth as she yawned. "It's been quite the exciting day after all. Perhaps a little too much so."

 

[SkyeNeko]

As soon as he was close, Fei concentrated a bit of water and squirt it at him like a water gun. She broke out into a giggling fit, quickly darting away again. Her shadow seemed content to follow Fei around, staring at Gabriel for a few seconds when she hit him.

Fei stopped at the back of the boat, staring over. She was almost off her feet, bent over the railing and close to falling over. "Oooh look how high we are!" She tried to concentrate as much water out of the air as possible, resulting in a small stream of water that looked like it was coming out of the boat. "Hey Gabriel, want to see if we can make a rainbow? Wouldn't that look so pretty! I remember the waterfalls always had rainbows. I haven't seen any here yet. Since there's a lot of water in the air, wouldn't that mean there should be more? Maybe it's not sunny enough..."

 

[CounterAttack]

Gabriel instinctively flinched as Fei splashed him with a short spray of water, but cracked a smile. She was just playing around, and water didn't really hurt or make him uncomfortable. He followed the younger Hydromancer to the back of the airship, his ever-present shadow in tow. It continued to observe Gabriel... what was it doing, Gabe wondered. Studying him? Learning from his actions? He didn't know.

Gabe turned his attention back to Fei as she went off on another of her rambling tangents. So she wanted to try experimenting with the water in the air... a rainbow was caused by sunlight and water interacting, so perhaps a Lightdweller would be a good help in such an experiment. Still, Fei wanted to try working with Gabriel. Despite the fact that he didn't want to try talking again, he tapped Fei on the shoulder, nodded his assent and raised his hands, conjuring a smallish ball of water between the upraised palms.

As had been the case before, with the Lightdweller Alexander, it took most of Gabe's concentration simply to maintain the sphere's coherence. A small slip and he'd lose it: hopefully Fei would understand that she had to do some part of it herself.

 

[blaze96]

"Honestly sir it's fine. Besides what kind of guest would I be if I didn't help out in any way I could? I am glad that you are healing well, though I would honestly say you should perhaps look into getting lighter work until you fully heal. I couldn't heal all of your wounds, so don't go thinking you can go back to fight just yet." Alexander replied before looking over at the others in the group.

Which reminds me I haven't gotten to know my fellow guests much outside of when we were all waiting for the prime minister to talk to us.

 

[SkyeNeko]

She stared intently at the ball, trying to visualize the colors. "Yeah, I don't think there's enough light." she pouted. "Is anyone here a light mage! Helloooooo..." Fei began to run around again, only this time running to the front of each mage and staring at them intently for a few seconds before running back off. She stopped in front of Alexander, her blue eyes examining every detail of his appearance. "You! Are you a light mage?!" she practically shouted, determined to make a rainbow.

 

[blaze96]

Alexander was taken aback as Fei ran up to him and practically shouted asking if he was a lightdweller.

"I am, why do you ask?" Alexander said as he made a ball of light appear in his hand. He wasn't quite sure if it was to prove his point or to defend himself in case he needed to defend himself or escape quickly. In his thoughts and then shock at Fei nearly shouting at him he had failed to notice the ball of water until now. He wasn't exactly sure what they were trying to do, but the first two ideas that entered his head were either he was about to have to spar or practice mixing magics.

 

[Mr.Ivebeenframed]

"Quite..." Cale nodded. Nydia's yawn was infectious as he also yawned as well. The fight and talking to the spirit was quite energy consuming as well. He grinned as he watched his shadow counter-part mimic his motions as well. The shadows was a fantastic gift no matter what the others thought.

"If you excuse me, I'm going to retire to my quarters and fetch some rest. It appears you yawn has done me in." Cale said, giving Nydia a friendly smile. "Until next time, m'lady."

With that Cale went back to his quarters. He wasn't sure what was considered day or night, wherever they were but Cale quickly found no difference. As soon as he threw himself on the bed, he was snoring in no time. It was a good thing his door was closed to.

 

[Fragrance of Mtn Dew]

"Ah, sleep well then Cale." Nydia replied with a warm smile and a bow as Cale left. Speaking with him had brightened her mood after the battle and she turned back to looking out over the railing towards the horizon. Despite what she had said, she wasn't feeling quite tired enough to turn in for the night just yet. Given that it was her who had yawned first, it was somewhat humorous that Cale had been the one to go to bed first.

Hmmmm.... Now that I think about it, he's being quite patient with me. It's been days and I still haven't given a proper response to his feelings. With the way things have been, I've not had much to time to consider it. But that won't do. I cannot simply continue on like this and hope for something to happen. I must find an answer... Nydia's thoughts began to become more melancholy until she was brought out of them by a comforting hand resting on her shoulder.

Nydia turned and was surprised to see it was Shadow Nydia. Though the gesture implied concern, the same blank emotionless expression remained on her shadow's face. "Hmm? Could you... Tell that something was bothering me?" Nydia inquire curiously, but her question was met with only the same blank look. "You may look like me, but you certainly aren't as talkative... Say perhaps we share feelings on the matter of Cale. Perhaps if we cooperate, we can come to a conclusion of some sort. Two Nydia's are better than one, right?" She said with a giggle, although Shadow Nydia did not seem to share Nydia's sense of humor.

Shadow Nydia removed her hand from Nydia's shoulder and turned back to staring blankly out at the horizon. With a small shrug, Nydia did the same. Words appeared to be wasted between them after all.

 

[UnusualStranger]

As the night slowly crept up on the ships, Aaron scowled at the night sky. He didn't particularly like flying at night, especially when he had mages on board. But, they could not have left any earlier, and the trip was longer than a single day of flight. He set about looking over the ship, watching as the crew lit torches and lamps to keep the ship lit in case they needed to rush about. Most of the crew gave him a nod, to signal all was well.

"Sir, we have word that one of the mages is particularly interested in the engines and the like. You know how it is with our regulations and all, so I figured I would ask you about it." One of the soldiers began walking alongside Aaron as he continued his rounds.

"Oh? Someone interested in the work huh? Well, I think it would be fine to give him permission. Just don't let him take anything or tamper with things. We can't be falling out of the sky, now can we?" Aaron replied, going over who it would be.

"Yes sir. Just figured it safer to ask." And with his questions done, the solider went towards the upper decks where the mages now mostly were.

[hr]

Seth had made his way back to the front of the ship, just as Cale went downwards to call it a night. Not as many mages were on deck now, but what caught his attention somewhat more quickly was Nydia standing near the edge. He didn't think it was possible to be alone any more, but the shadows seemed hardly any company.

"Good evening, Nydia." Seth said, stepping over to the edge to look over at the horizon as the sun continued it's fall.

"If I didn't know any better, I would say you got something on your mind. Something real deep." Seth continued, his shadow stepping next to himself as well. Seth didn't bother glancing its way to know that the shadow had not mimicked him this time. It was simply looking over the deck of the rest of the crew.

Well, at least I know he has my back. Now if only he could throw fire like I could, maybe it would work better.

[hr]

In the meantime, the night sky began to show its nightly tendencies in this different land. It became obvious that there were larger beasts flying about now. Some bats, as well as winged gargoyles travelling about. They all seemed to mostly avoid the ships, except for the time to time bats which didn't seem to care either way. The mists still persisted, the further they flew, and there was some dull rumbling in the distance like a storm was brewing.

 

[SkyeNeko]

"It's too dark. I need light." When Alexander showed her a small orb of light, Fei wasted no time in dousing him with water. She frowned. All that had accomplished was getting a good part of the mage wet: there was still no rainbow. She rolled up her sleeves. "Do it again! I'm going to make a rainbow! Rainbows happen when you have rain, so you should be able to help!" She pulled Gabriel over next to her. "Come on, Gabriel, see if you can make one."

 

[Fragrance of Mtn Dew]

As Nydia stared off into the distance, lost in thought, she was only vaguely aware that the sun was setting and night had fallen. She could hear the voices of a few of her fellow mages nearby who seemed to be having a good time, but she wasn't in the mood to share their joviality. "Good evening, Nydia." Nydia jumped slightly at the sound of a familiar voice behind her. It never ceased to amaze her how Seth seemed to show up when she wasn't paying particular attention to her surroundings.

"Ah! Good evening, Seth!" Nydia turned and greeted him with her usual bright smile and bow. She was silently delighted to see Shadow Nydia imitate the gesture, without the smile of course. "I suppose you know very well when there's something on my mind. There always seems to be when we meet. You wouldn't happen to be planning this, would you?" Nydia inquired jokingly with a small laugh. The statement seemed to imply a question though, and it didn't feel right to avoid it like that.

I suppose it wouldn't be a terrible idea to tell Seth what's troubling me. He's already learned why this is a particularly difficult matter for me. In fact, he may be the only one this ship who would properly understand my predicament. Confiding in others was an almost entirely new idea to the reclusive Nydia. After shifting uncomfortably in the brief silence while she pondered what to say, she eventually continued to speak. "Well... You were there in the arena that day... And I believe you heard what Cale said to me after the battle was over. So, I suppose it would be no surprise to you to learn that he has feelings for me. I took him to the infirmary afterwards and he confessed to me. Looking back, it became obvious how he felt but at the time I was so shocked to hear it that I couldn't give him a proper answer."

"I'm ashamed to admit that I still haven't sorted out my feelings regarding the matter. Regardless of my feelings though, I simply cannot forsake my vow. But if I tell Cale that, I fear it will hurt him. I don't want that to happen." Nydia turned back out towards the railings, partially to hide the sad smile that she realized had crept onto her face. "I secluded myself from others and focused on my studies to prevent situations like this. Yet here I am in one anyway. I suppose that was quite naive of me to think I could avoid it forever, don't you think?"

 

[NeoAC]

The whole situation was starting to creep Raven out. What the hell was that thing talking about? Fucking riddles. Never got them. Whatever. That thing doesn't want to give me answers fine. I'll just keep doing whatever I want, and screw anyone else who thinks otherwise.

The shadow that had appeared attached to herself was odd at first. A couple simple movements proved it was hers. She tried to touch it, and was successful holding it's hand for a brief moment. It looked exactly like her only it was completely dark. An improvement.

[hr]

The growing darkness pleased Raven, even up in the sky it was forever present. Not seeing much else for her on the deck, she decided to make her way back down towards her assigned room. She spotted Seth, talking to the Light Thrower. She gave them a bit of a look, something her shadow did not replicate as she passed by.

 

[blaze96]

Alexander had to spit out a bit of water that had rushed into his mouth in the water she had thrown over him.

"Well if you want to make a rainbow you may want to try water vapor." Alexander replied, luckily since his ball was pure light instead of fire it hadn't gone out when being hit by the water. He decided he may as well create a second with his other hand just in case she did find a way to stop the other ball of light.

 

[UnusualStranger]

Seth couldn't help but grin as if he was up to something when Nydia noted he tended to show up when unexpected. He wouldn't really call sneaking around a skill, but it seemed to be his stronger point when dealing with Nydia. When asked about how "You wouldn't happen to be planning this, would you?", made him give off a small shrug.

"I plan a couple things, and I think surprising you every time might be a fun one to have." Seth began, answering the question, only to realize that it was just an attempt at getting around her more difficult thoughts.

"Well, I wouldn't call it 'obvious'. I mean, I can tell you a bit from experience that it isn't obvious until it actually happens to you. Feelings are really funny like that." Seth said, figuring Nydia needed some reassurance more than she needed his wry sense of humor. Which became slightly more obvious when he heard a splash of water as Fei had apparently splashed Alexander in an attempt to do....something. When then he noted as Raven stepped by as well, her shadowy self close behind, which seemed fitting, he guessed. Pulling his attention back to Nydia, he figured it was best to ask the important question, and see if he could help her do what she needed from there.

"Though, I think we all like to think that we will not end up in quite a few situations. I never really thought I would be representing my element in another land, but yet here I go to do so. But....regarding what you said. Is it that you can't break your vows or that you won't break your vows? I think that is probably the most important part, especially for Cale."

Alright Seth, when in Loriot's name did I get in between....Never mind. When I was a good fellow and helped Nydia home, and had that.....interesting time. I really do step into things, don't I? Well, best I can do now is be a damn good friend.

 

[CounterAttack]

Gabriel too was somewhat damp, having been splashed by his own sphere of water as he dissipated it... Fei had startled him by yanking him off to Alexander, and disrupted his concentration. Giving the Lightdweller, whom he had met earlier, an apologetic grimace, Gabe raised a hand and siphoned the dampness out of Alexander's clothing before doing anything else. Not everyone liked the idea of being hit by water every so often.

Turning to Alexander, to whom he could freely speak, Gabriel spoke up. "Erm... I don't think it likely that the three of us can produce the result Fei requests. Largely because it's getting dark, and the light you create will probably have to be the chief focus of it... I dunno." Gabe was speculating more than anything. He was a little worried about the darkness creeping in, even with the water vapour in the thickish mist... perhaps it might be easier to give Fei what she wanted in brighter weather conditions. Probably in the morning.

Gabriel said as much to Alexander, and by extension Fei, though his thoughts turned elsewhere as he spoke. It was only the first day of the journey, but already there had been events that worried him. He wanted to talk to Seth again, perhaps in the morning... Assuming Fei didn't drag him off to practice magic with her.

 

[Mr. Omega]

Drew saw the same person he talked to earlier reemerge. "Alright, so what'd the man in charge say?" Drew never really did like waiting, despite never really doing much to occupy himself. He also hated anything resembling a bureaucratic process, so he was mildly annoyed when the response to his question was 'I need to ask someone else'. He was pretty much standing in the same spot, messing around with his shadow when the guy walked back.