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[Closed] La Comida en Falner
WHO: Gray Magallanes Valverde & Rin Faolain
WHAT: Lunchtime Shenanigans
WHERE: The Great Hall
WHEN: 13 June 2066, Sometime between 12 Noon and 12:30 PM
SAFE FOR WORK? Yep
OTHER NOTES: This is what happens when two mages with very hyperactive dragons meet XD
[It was a little lively, now, at the Great Hall as people began filing in for lunch. A good number were famiiar faces - Netsach hunters and other Keepers of the Vigil stationed at Falner, and students at Balamb Academy who were gearing up for another year. A large majority, though, were newcomers to the estate, and they were around to grab a quick meal before heading over for their interviews with the Kaiser.
Gray was here for pretty much the same reason, though in his case (and those of the other hunters who were initiated months ago) his interview was meant to check how he was settling in with his division.
It's early though, so he's not in any rush as he sat by himself at one table, enjoying his meal while his dragon was curled up nearby for his siesta.]
WHAT: Lunchtime Shenanigans
WHERE: The Great Hall
WHEN: 13 June 2066, Sometime between 12 Noon and 12:30 PM
SAFE FOR WORK? Yep
OTHER NOTES: This is what happens when two mages with very hyperactive dragons meet XD
[It was a little lively, now, at the Great Hall as people began filing in for lunch. A good number were famiiar faces - Netsach hunters and other Keepers of the Vigil stationed at Falner, and students at Balamb Academy who were gearing up for another year. A large majority, though, were newcomers to the estate, and they were around to grab a quick meal before heading over for their interviews with the Kaiser.
Gray was here for pretty much the same reason, though in his case (and those of the other hunters who were initiated months ago) his interview was meant to check how he was settling in with his division.
It's early though, so he's not in any rush as he sat by himself at one table, enjoying his meal while his dragon was curled up nearby for his siesta.]
perception check: 9, 4, 6, 0(4) = 2 successes
Is that a Netsach ring? That means you're Netsach, right? Is the initiation hard? Do you, like, get beat up, or something during the whole thing? [ That last one is important because Rin does not like getting beat up. ]
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Yes, I'm with Netsach. 7th Circle Hunter at Ziz. I had my initiation two months ago with my blademates. [His grin widens a bit as he continues.] And honestly? It's not as hard as you probably think it is. Plus it doesn't involve any fighting.
{Yeah! Not like Zangyaku's. Because you have to fight the Blade King before you can join his conspiracy. But I'm guessing you're not interested in joining Zangyaku? Because you don't really look like you'd make a good oni-tsukai.}
[Temo nodded several times as he says all that, prompting an eye roll from Gray.]
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[ Although, he's going to narrow his eyes at Temo because wow thanks for the vote of confidence. Just you wait, you puny little dragon, he's definitely getting in Zangyaku and every Compact and Conspiracy ever!!!!!
Madge seems to agree. ]
My Erin is gonna be an AWESOME hunter! He just doesn't look like it yet.
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[He's giving you a faint smile and a nod.]
Well, I do hope you get off to a good start when classes come tomorrow. [And at that:] What program did you sign up for, by the way?
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I didn't exactly sign up for it [ technically ] but I'm with the Special Cases Program! Would probably have liked the ASC, but that's six months of extensive shit, so I don't think I'd survive.
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Part of him wants to ask, but he'll settle for looking up your file later after he's finished with his interview at the Kaiser's office. So, for now:]
You probably wouldn't have. ASCs have a high dropout rate, after all. And I don't think you'd have even qualified to join the program to begin with. [A beat as he's reaching for his tablet.] Still, you've got an interesting year ahead of you. That's for sure.
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Yeah, definitely not qualified. I mean, fucking look at me, I'm all fragile skin and bone! [ Kind of true. He's also short. ] But still looking forward to the whole Hunter shit. I mean-- have you met the fucking Assassin of Zangyaku? And the Kaiser?? And Aidan-motherfucking-Clayce? [ Stars in his eyes, Gray. Stars in his eyes. ]
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Well, it's hard not to mistake Father Clayce for anything else, especially since he's a semi-permanent fixture at the lawn.
[Cue a snort from Temo:]
{They really could have put more on that sign.}
I haven't really had the chance to get well acquainted with Wiseman Fukuzawa, though. So, I only really have his reputation to go by.
[Said reputation being one of the Fifth World's strongest Banishers on top of being a highly skilled Celestial Master, and someone who many sought to train under.]
For obvious reasons, I've already met Kaiser Delacroix. She heads Netsach, not to mention I had to be interviewed by her before I could start at Balamb four years ago. [Which reminds me...] You've already gotten to speak with her, right? I'm actually going to head over to her office later, so...
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[ Guess who just clamped Madge's mouth shut! Yep. Stop that, you embarrassing dragon you. ]
Yeah, I guess. [ Is he continuing as if Madge never started talking? Yyyyyep. ] It's just like. A huge fucking honor to meet the guy and his family. They've helped me a lot, getting here, y'know? Really awesome people.
And yeah, man, I've met the Kaiser. Talked to her this morning, even. She's just... Whoa. She's amazing. I kind of wish she'd be my mentor, but she's kinda real busy, running Netsach and shit.
I think I'm kinda in love with her. [ ...Can her telepathy reach this far though. ]
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You might want to be a bit careful with what you say, Rin. She is a Mastigos Archmage, and she can probably hear what's on everyone else's mind if she wanted to.
[Especially since she could teleport every civilian in Falner to safety in one go if something bad were to happen. But he's quickly stamping down that thought. Amadeus' attack was something he tried not to think about even after three years.]
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Well. At least she knows I like her. [ :| ]
What's not to like, seriously? She kind of single-handedly runs a conspiracy all by herself. Rest of the Malice Kings notwithstanding. [ That and she has the most gorgeou-wjifawjlksijlg right, she can read minds this far, gotta remember that to stop embarrassing himself further. But maybe she likes her ego being stroked?? ]
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[Nope. That grin of his is only going to widen a bit. Maybe, he should stop?]
{So, I guess this means you're going to gun for Netsach as your first conspiracy after you graduate?}
[Thank you, Temo.]
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Erin wants to join ALL! the conspiracies!
[ He ain't even gonna deny that. ]
Why not, right? I'm a mage, mages have a pretty long life span, so I got all the time in the world to join every compact and conspiracy ever. [ shrug ]
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{Really? Every compact and conspiracy? You sure about that? Don't get me wrong. I'm sure you'll be Hunter material after a year. Still not sure if you'll make the cut for Zangyaku. And mages like you and Gray will live a looong time. [Emphasizing that with a brief stretch of his wings.] But you do know that the other groups have their own requirements and restrictions, right? Right?}
[Give him a bit. He's going to say his piece soon.]
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Well, not all of it, but being here's kind of the fucking point. [ Rin shrugs. ] It's ambitious, sure, but it's not just that.
I've got literally hundreds of fucking years ahead of me, and that's a whole lot of knowledge waiting to be discovered and learned about. Each compact and conspiracy is gonna help me get the skills I need to discover and learn.
And my Erin is definitely going to do it! [ Madge looks so proud of him, too. ]
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Si [Facing you, again, now:] But yeah, Netsach is probably a good place for you to start out.
[He glances briefly at his tablet as he browsed through it.]
Which brings us back to your other questions. You wanted to know what I do as a Netsach op, right? Along with what a typical day on the job is like for a hunter?
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[ Here, Madge nuzzles her cheek on Rin's, affectionate and proud.
Rin gives Temo a smug grin before turning to Gray again. ]
Yeah! Like I said, I'd like to know. [ Biiiig grin. ]
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[Glancing briefly at his tablet as he let the primer for Netsach load.]
Well, for starters, being a hunter isn't that different from a regular job. Barring patrol and getting sent off on missions, operatives are usually doing work based on which divisions they're part of. Otherwise, they're off-duty, living their lives as normally as possible.
[Temo, meanwhile, is trotting over to a plate filled with a small assortment of fruits, dividing his attention between the conversation and debating whether to have a banana or grapes.]
Of course, the day-to-day routine of a given Keeper of the Vigil depends on his rank, and which compact or conspiracy he's a part of. Take Netsach, for example. It's Pax Deorum's standing army, and every member is expected to know how to defend himself in a fight, regardless of whether or not you're a part of Behemoth - the conspiracy's primary military force. That means setting aside hours each day doing training or research to keep your skills sharp.
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[ He might have some sort of ADHD, but he likes information. He will keep asking questions. And will read up some more, later. ]
Intelligence 3 + Occult 2 = {8, 0 (6), 5, 1, 2) = 2 Successes
Si. The Ziz is a bird. A giant griffin, actually, in Jewish mythology. But no, that doesn't mean we fly planes.
[His dragon, in the meantime, is sliding the fruit platter a little closer to Madge, beaming at her as he asks:]
{Want some?}
[Easily ignoring that as he continues:]
We're actually Netsach's doctors and field medics. You've been to the hospital down at the West District, right? Ziz has its own building there.
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Madge, on the other hand, is enjoying a plate of fruit with Temeraire.
But hey! Doctors are cool. ]
I think I've passed by that hospital a few times. That the one with the statue of a girl in front?