Mellor asks innocently, "So how difficult is it to get someone to sell their soul to the infernal forces, I wonder..."
You say "Depends on the someone. Who are you considering?"
Hamilton says "Depends on how far they've already gone."
Mellor says "I dunno. It'd just make my life so much easier ;)"
Mellor wonders what Angela would want in return for her immortal soul.
Tarot eyes Mellor. Remember. No Corruption.
Tarot says "Persuading someone to sell their soul counts as corruption."
Tarot says "I'd throw you to Danny."
Mellor says "What if I did it outside the campus?"
Mellor says "But Tarot, it'd mean I could just talk openly through her about celestial shit. That'd be good."
Jude_Wallace accuses everyone of heresy.
Mellor says "High Priest of Ham?"
Tarot passes arcangel the chocolate. Go for it, Madame the Archdean.
arcangel cracks her knuckles.
Mallory says "Ah, we appear to have gaming."
<<Scene Start>>
Leo and Blaine enter the building, finding their way up the stairs to the classroom.
Hamilton inspects her class list to see who the professor is and if she knows him/her/it
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Doubtful, since Dad was a different college."
From afar, Tarot prays Danny isn't the lecturer. ;)
Long distance to Tarot: arcangel laughs. "Maybe later. He's more concerned with implementing it than teaching it."
From afar, Tarot laughs.
Hamilton , after ascertaining the professor's name, will enter the classroom first, with Leo likely on her heels.
<<OOC>> Professor Frank makes sure that worked...
<<OOC>> Professor Frank nods. Good.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "EDG's such a chameleon..."
<<OOC>> Professor Frank says "*blend blend*"
Leo is, indeed, on Blaine's heels, looking around a bit nervously.
The name on the paper is Alan R. Frank. No one Blaine's heard of.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace laughs.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Sounds practically... MUNDANE!... ;>"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Who knows!"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace writes him down to inquisit later.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace bets he's committed heresy.
<<OOC>> arcangel eyes Jude.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Are you there early, Jude?"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Nope. I'm just helping along the plot. *prod prod*"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace's brain was destroyed when beth started chasing her around with fish, so we all know who to blame.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "What, you're not early to your first Intro to Law class??"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "OH!"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Sure I am!"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Okay, if you've been set up ever since the last class emptied out, make me a Perception roll."
<<GAME>> Jude_Wallace rolls the d666 and gets 4 2 CHECK: 1.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Hey, Jude, somebody with red hair under a baseball cap just walked in. But you can't see much, because there are other students in the way."
Jude_Wallace was busy putting his color coded pens with the right color coded books, and putting his backpack under his chair where it would be out of the way when he kinda spots someone. Hmmm. He squints.
This person looks kinda familiar. Male. Red hair.
Jude_Wallace wrinkles his nose. Hrm. Hrm hrm. He squirms around squinting, trying to get a better look.
Reeeeeal familiar. He's with some waif-like blond girl. Gotta think, gotta think, where'd you see a red-head you didn't like....
Jude_Wallace goes "Woah!"
Hamilton leads Leo to a seat, unaware of the awaiting doom... ;>
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Quick! Summon your superior! You have that feather still :P"
Jude_Wallace grabs his Judgment Notepad, his pen, and pounces! He goes into Judgment Action!
You paged Jude_Wallace with 'His resonance-detected name was Mike Mibhar.'.
<<GAME>> Arcangel rolls the d666 and gets 5 4 CHECK: 5.
Leo is led.
Jude_Wallace says "I know you! You were in the mall! Well, stand fast evildoer, for Judgment has arrived and is here to clean your evil presence off of this earth! No more will you torment or torture the poor human beings that you consider your pawns!"
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Oh _god_."
Jude_Wallace wields his pen and his notepad.
Professor Frank blinks and turns around from erasing the board.
Jude_Wallace has never met a REAL badguy before.
Hamilton looks at Jude in mystification and steps in front of Leo
Leo pauses and casts his eyes skyward. "Oh, great, that idiot again," he mutters.
<<OOC>> Mellor lol
Jude_Wallace thinks, well, except that shedite.
Jude_Wallace opens his notepad to the first empty page, readies his pen, and _eyes_ the redhead.
(To: arcangel Tarot) From afar, Mellor imagines self and Jude ending up at Tarot's office together (again)
Professor Frank shrugs. He's got an eraser handy if he needs it. He turns back to erasing the last corners of the board.
Hamilton hears Leo mutter and looks at Jude.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Do I reconise him from the mall?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Sure. He was the one talking to the MIBs."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Right."
Hamilton nods as she recognises him. "Is there a problem?" she asks, calmly.
Leo sits down and pulls his baseball cap low over his eyes.
Jude_Wallace says "I require from you a list of all of your heresies committed in the last week, ordered from the most heinous to the most simple. If you lie, beware: this will be reviewed by a Seraph."
Jude_Wallace readies his pen for rapid writing.
Jude_Wallace also tries to look all judgmenty, although he's just kinda scruffy.
Leo covers his eyes with one hand. "You are an idiot," he says, quiet but clear.
Jude_Wallace writes that down. "One heresy right there from your friend."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Who will give me an advance on one heresy? Do I hear two?"
Hamilton sighs in exasperation. "Are you in this class because you intend to be a *lawyer* someday?" she asks in amazement.
Jude_Wallace says "Well..."
Leo just has his head in his hands, elbows on the desk.
Jude_Wallace says "I'm training, you see. And you're kinda my first suspect."
Jude_Wallace then makes his voice all hard again. "So come out with the goods!"
Hamilton says "Who me?"
Jude_Wallace says "Well, both of you guys now. I was kinda told to inquisit and stuff. So I'm inquisiting."
Jude_Wallace's eyes go all misty with his Judgment triad heros. Siiigh.
Leo says, "He's an idiot."
Hamilton says "That's police-type stuff, not lawyer-type stuff. Maybe you'd best change your major if grilling people is your thing."
Professor Frank looks at his watch.
Hamilton slides into the seat next to Leo, between him and Jude, and gets out her notebook.
Jude_Wallace goes, suddenly, "Oh."
Jude_Wallace points at Leo. "But he IS a bad guy."
Leo looks up. "Am not."
Jude_Wallace says "Are so."
<<OOC>> Mallory returns, and cracks up.
Leo says, "You're wrong. Go tell it to one of your snooty snakes."
Jude_Wallace says "No way. You were in the Mall and stuff."
Hamilton says "Lots of people go to the mall. That doesn't make him a bad guy."
Leo says, "If it's a crime to go to the Mall, he's at least as guilty as me."
Jude_Wallace says "Yes it does. I know he was bein' evil and up to No Good."
Jude_Wallace resonates on Leo.
<<GAME>> Jude_Wallace rolls the d666 and gets 6 3 CHECK: 2.
<<OOC>> Tarot eyes that "snooty snakes" comment. Mm hmm.
Hamilton pages: Snake+seraph ring any bells with Blaine?
You paged Hamilton with 'Probably not -- she doesn't know much about Heaven, I suspect. Though she's a sorcerer -- she may think of the 'Most Wise,' demons with snakelike true forms.'.
Hamilton pages: Ah. Probably...
<<OOC>> Em does indeed love Jude. He's such a goofenball.
You paged Hamilton with 'Gimme an Int roll for it.'.
<<GAME>> Hamilton rolls the d666 and gets 4 5 CHECK: 4.
You paged Hamilton with 'Did that make either Int or Sorcery skill?'.
Hamilton pages: Hm. Well, Sorcery isn't really a SKILL. Didn't make Int, though (which is 6)
You paged Hamilton with 'You can add your Summon skill to Int for that. You get the possible connection with the 'Most Wise' demons.'.
Hamilton pages: Gotch
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Jude, This person thinks that he's... apart from people, distant. Other people regard him as 'just some guy.' The worst thing he's done is... run away from somewhere."
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace loves getting all the vageness.
Jude_Wallace narrows his eyes at Leo. Obviously a baddie. But not a squishy baddie.
<<OOC>> Tarot just prays that Jude does not use the Feather in the middle of Class.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace looks all innocent and stuff.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "But think how pissed off Dom will be if he finds out you caught the heretic and didn't do anything about it!"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Well, I'm in CLASS."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Clearly you should go to the toilet, summon your arhcangel there, have a quick chat, then return to Do Your Duty."
<<OOC>> Tarot | Jude walks into the toilet. There is a loud Symphonic disturbance.
<<OOC>> Professor Frank wonders if corrupting other celestials is against the rules, too.
Leo leans over to Blaine and whispers something.
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel | Leo leans over to Blaine and whispers, "Do you have a notebook I could borrow and pretend to take notes in?"
<<OOC>> Mellor says "You're all so mean to me ;P"
Jude_Wallace wrinkles his nose. Hrm. Badies. Class. Badies. Class. Wishes he had a cherub around.
Hamilton gets out another notebook and pen and hands them to Leo.
Leo takes them and sets up to take notes. "Thanks."
Jude_Wallace says "You're _both_ under suspicion," and heads toward his chair. While watching them. Closely.
Hamilton rolls her eyes.
Leo studiously ignores Jude.
<<OOC>> Hamilton wonders why Jude didn't resonance her...
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Point. Jude, are you going to resonate the waif-like blond girl with this Baddie?"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Oh, sure!"
<<GAME>> Jude_Wallace rolls the d666 and gets 2 6 CHECK: 3.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace does so.
<<OOC>> Hamilton grins.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace bounces around like a goofball.
You paged Hamilton with 'Can you do an OOC with... The person's estimation of herself, relative to those currently around, what they really think, the name most people call Blaine, geographic/cultural origins, and major items of interest (jobs,hobbies, etc.) Your sorcery habits _may_ show up there. Also, the most deviant behavior you've ever done, and how long ago.'.
Hamilton pages: Sure.
<<OOC>> arcangel ponders the wisdom of the Mercurian CD table.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Derek has much to answer for."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Mercurians are totally evil."
<<OOC>> Tarot says "They are."
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace sniffles.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "They're icky and FLUFFY!"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace waves a white wing at Mellor.
<<OOC>> Mallory has decided the proper course of action here is to confine Mellor and Jude to a locked room with only each other for entertainment.
<<OOC>> Professor Frank looks at Mallory, looks at Beth, and shudders.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "We can make jokes about Mallory's (lack of) equipment!"
Long distance to Jude_Wallace: arcangel reminds Jude, Idly, that Jude still has that feather Dominique gave him. THe feather that feels like a relic, but he's not sure what exactly it does.
From afar, Jude_Wallace knows! Yeah!
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Let's see... Blaine considers herself an equal, but somewhat apart, from the rest of the class. Most people call her Blaine. She's from a boonies area of Maine. Major items of interest-- Law, people in general, and sorcery. Her most deviant behaviour was to try to summon her mother's soul, which didn't work."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Um. I dunno what others around her would think of her. Beth?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Those around her think she's 'just another student,' mostly. Leo thinks she's important."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Necromancy just has to be heretical!"
<<OOC>> arcangel giggles.
<<OOC>> Hamilton grins and whistles...
Jude_Wallace writes ALL this down in his notebook. Woah. Sorcerers. Time to call out the squad.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Aie."
Jude_Wallace makes little notes and stuff. Bad bad bad.
Jude_Wallace makes a note to talk to the Malakite.
<<OOC>> arcangel, just for grins, asks Jude to make another Perception roll.
<<GAME>> Jude_Wallace rolls the d666 and gets 3 3 CHECK: 4.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Jude, when Blaine was getting the notebook out of her backpack, she shoved a copy of _Animal Farm_ back into it, since it was almost falling out."
<<OOC>> Hamilton grins even more...
<<OOC>> arcangel stirs up trouble.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "So, do we need to RP through the class, or just assume it takes place?"
Jude_Wallace thinks "Bad bad bad. I need consultation. Maybe she mugged one of the people in our morning class? You know, cast bad spells and stuff."
<<OOC>> arcangel gives Professor Frank a chance to do the welcome to class thing, and then we can fast-forward.
Professor Frank looks up from his notes and straightens his glasses.
Jude_Wallace becomes the Model Student (tm).
Professor Frank says "Hello, class, and welcome to ..."
<<OOC>> Hamilton snorts.
Professor Frank waits for people to quiet down.
Slowly, the classroom quiets down, with many students watching Jude and Leo and Blaine.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace is a good boy. :)
Professor Frank says "Hello, class, and welcome to Intro to Law 101. I'm Alan Frank, and I'll be teaching Law 101... any questions so far?"
Professor Frank writes "Professor Frank", along with his on-campus extension, on the board as he says this.
Jude_Wallace writes all this stuff down on the first page of his notebook, which is clearly labelled "LAW 101".
Hamilton dutifully writes down Prof. Frank's extension number
There is much scritching of pen or pencil on paper. Leo only pretends to write.
Professor Frank says "I'll take that as a no. Now, as most of you are probably aware, this is an introduction to law - its history, both religious and social, its consequences, and its basic applications."
Professor Frank says "If you expect to walk out of this course a lawyer, I am afraid you will be disappointed. Likewise, this course is not a forum to debate the controversial new law that was just passed. This course is designed to give you an understanding of law in general."
Hamilton nods and jots down a list with history and linked via line 'religious' and 'social', consequences, applications.
Jude_Wallace writes down notes on everything that sounds important, like 'controversial new law'.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace drowns in UA list postings.
Professor Frank says "Any questions? The first part of this course is going to be the history of law. Does anyone have suggestions as to where we should start?"
Jude_Wallace raises his hand.
Professor Frank points to Jude. "You, with the neat handwriting. Your name first, please?"
Jude_Wallace says "Judr-er, Jude, sir. Which controversial new law is this, that we're not supposed to debate?"
Hamilton quirks an eyebrow and wonders how the prof knew he had neat handwriting...
Professor Frank says "Just a general thought, Jude. If there comes a controversial new law between now and when the course finishes, this is not the place to discuss it."
<<OOC>> Tarot laughs.
Hamilton sighs and raises her hand.
Professor Frank nods and points to Blaine. "You, with the hand raised. Your name first, please?"
Hamilton says "Blaine Hamilton."
<<OOC>> arcangel watches to see if people are going to be ... disruptive ... or when a good fast-forward point would be. O:>
<<OOC>> arcangel also lags. Hm.
Jude_Wallace goes oh.
Hamilton says "It would appear to me, from my brief study of the topic, that perhaps the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Laws would be good starting points, historically speaking."
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace waves a finger at EDG. Be nice. :)
<<OOC>> Professor Frank is being nice! O:)
Professor Frank says "A excellent idea, Blaine. As far as human law goes, that is, perhaps, the best place to start..."
Jude_Wallace goes ponder ponder ponder.
Jude_Wallace raises his hand.
Professor Frank says "...yes, Jude?"
Jude_Wallace says "What about Celestial Law. Are you going to talk about God's Law?"
Leo thunks his head on the desk.
Other students titter or mutter to their neighbors.
Hamilton says quietly, "I'd always thought the Mosaic Law was supposed to be God's Law..."
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace is very, ah, eager.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Poor Leo."
<<OOC>> arcangel tests lag.
<<OOC>> Hamilton is laggy again...
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace grins at you all. What would you do without me. :)
<<OOC>> Professor Frank ahems. Where were we? Oh yes, Mosaic Law.
Professor Frank nods to Blaine. "This is true. However, God's covenants go back a bit farther than that. On the other hand, in order to respect all religions as we should, I think perhaps we might wish to start with Hammurabi's code
Jude_Wallace jots this down. Hmmm. Maybe Prof. Frank is a heretic?
Jude_Wallace writes that down too.
Professor Frank goes into lecture mode, writing on the board as he talks. "Now, Hammurabi lived in..."
<<OOC>> arcangel fills in "yadda yadda blah blah blah yadda yadda"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Shall we fast-forward, or are there any questions people are dying to disrupt class with? O:?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Sure"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Got any more Judeisms, Jude? O:>"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace is all juded out.
<<OOC>> arcangel fastforwards, then. Prof. Frank's words whip by in a babble.
In mid-sentence, a quiet buzzer sounds. It would appear to be the end of class.
Leo says to Blaine, "How fast can we get away from that jerk?"
Jude_Wallace starts, as if he was in a daze.
Mellor has disconnected.
Professor Frank looks up and around the room, then writes the assignment on the board. pp.1-102 in the text.
<<OOC>> arcangel . o O (Text... La La Law? Nononono.)
Mellor has connected.
Long distance to Mellor: arcangel waves.
Jude_Wallace writes down the assignment, and starts gathering up his stuff.
Mellor pages: reHi!
Hamilton jots assignemt (102 pages?) in notebook as she stands. "Come on," she says to Leo and heads for the door.
Leo tucks the notebook under his arm and heads with Blaine, as fast as he can weave through the departing students.
Jude_Wallace looks up and notices them leaving. Well, they'll be in class with him.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Despite her waifishness, Blaine is pretty agile."
Jude_Wallace sighs, and obviously has to be more subtle. *sigh* Bad humans. Not good.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "You must hurt them..."
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "I can't, dude."
<<OOC>> arcangel murmurs, "Unless it's just."
Jude_Wallace packs up his stuff and meanders out of the room. Meander meander.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "You can if you want ;P Maybe they are celestials."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Blaine, how much distance were you and Leo trying to put between yourselves and Jude?"
<<OOC>> Tarot sits in her study, and ponders pupils.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "As much as possible without running."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "That's pretty good. Are you going to go see Tarot, as you and Leo were talking about?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "We will be heading for Ms. diOrdo's office."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Okay. And you, Jude?"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Next class? Do I have a next class?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Probably, though there's probably some time inbetween."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "You could go and study with Angela"
<<OOC>> Hamilton wonders if she's skipping class...
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Up to you, Blaine. O:>"
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace would probably go find, you know, that Judgment Malakim and find out what he thinks, if he's around.
<<OOC>> arcangel should make people come up with their course schedules...
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Yup"
<<OOC>> arcangel grins at Jude.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Well, I figure some Pre-law, American history, public speaking. Couple of gen eds."
<<OOC>> arcangel nods.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Public speaking may be with Mallory."
<<OOC>> arcangel arranges the Public Speaking class to be the same as Mallory's, yup.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "I think most of his history is European, though."
<<OOC>> arcangel nods.
<<OOC>> arcangel gives Hamilton a half-hour or so between classes.
<<OOC>> arcangel gives Jude the same amount.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace has to go to do real life soon.
<<OOC>> Hamilton hurries, so as not to miss class.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Hee."
<<OOC>> arcangel hugs. "Want to end off your chunk here, Jude? We can do other stuff later."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Good luck!!!"
<<OOC>> Tarot imagines Jude wandering the Campus, looking for Danny.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace says "Yeah. Go on with other people."
<<OOC>> arcangel | Jude stumbles over Danny, sitting outside Tarot's window and puzzling why she doesn't want this nice Habbalite head he got her.
<<OOC>> Jude_Wallace is having a hard time being Funny, with the stress of preinterview, to tell you the truth.
<<OOC>> arcangel hugs. "Good luck on the interview."
<<OOC>> Hamilton hehes at the idea of Jude in search of Danny...
<<OOC>> arcangel says "So, Heading for Tarot's office are Leo and Blaine..."
Tarot's office is a nice little hike, but you're both motivated. Leo, surprisingly or not, says nothing about Jude, only handing back the unused notebook after they've gotten out of sight.
Tarot sits in her office, unaware of any approaching trouble.
Hamilton arrives at the COM building wherein is Tarot's office.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Assuming Beth doesn't stop me..."
<<OOC>> Daimon sees COM, thinks "component object model", and decides yes, it's time for a vacation.
<<OOC>> arcangel does not stop Blaine and Leo. Does poke at EDG and Dai. Page, people! O:>
The secretary for the department is sitting at her desk, jotting notes frantically in a notebook.
Hamilton attempts to look without looking like she's looking.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Perception."
<<GAME>> Hamilton rolls the d666 and gets 4 1 CHECK: 4.
It would seem to be something very steamy. There's a line about sweaty breasts and another one which is either deep kissing or something, um, lower.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Our secretaries are busy people!"
Hamilton does not raise her eyebrows, but does clear her throat to get sec's attention.
The secretary looks up, with a muffled, "eep!" and puts the notebook down, closed. "May I help you?"
Hamilton smiles and acts like she hasn't noticed anything awry. "I was wondering if my companion and I could see Ms. di Ordo?"
The secretary says, "Hang on, I'll see if she's in!" She taps on her computer, sending some email.
In Tarot's office, that oh-so-familiar bleep..
Tarot checks her email.
Hamilton waits patiently, remembering to put away her Law 101 notebook, since she grabbed it so fast in leaving the class.
The message reads, "The blond girl from earlier today and a red-haired young man are here to see you. Are you in?"
Tarot sends back a "Yes" and tidies up her desk top.
The secretary says to Leo and Blaine, "She's in! You know the way?"
Hamilton nods and leads Leo back, with a thanks to the secretary
The secretary -- rather attractive, and Leo is noticing -- smiles, then goes back to scribbling frantically.
Tarot is sitting at her desk as they enter. Her eyebrows rise a shade, then rise higher.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Do I recognise Leo?"
Hamilton says "Ms. di Ordo, may I introduce my... we think it's second-cousin, but we haven't quite done the geneology, Leo Regis."
Tarot rises from where she is seated, and nods. "A good day to you, sir. What can I do for you both?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Percep, Tarot. At a hefty bonus."
<<GAME>> Tarot rolls the d666 and gets 2 4 CHECK: 2.
Leo nods, a little uncomfortably. He almost seems to be hiding behind Blaine.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "I think that makes it."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "My, he looks familiar."
Tarot's eyes darken for a moment. Perhaps it's a trick of the light.
<<OOC>> Hamilton grins.
Leo says, quietly, "Um, Blaine thought, um..." He looks at Blaine, a bit anxiously.
Hamilton says "We were wondering if it would be possible to get Leo enrolled late, perhaps, and some financial assistance."
Leo looks puppyish.
Tarot says, firmly, "I think that is quite possible." She glances to Leo for a moment. "This is a place of learning, and thus a natural sanctuary from all those prone to, shall we say, judge too harshly."
<<OOC>> Mellor chokes
Leo relaxes a fraction, and attempts a hesitant smile at Tarot.
Tarot reseats herself. "Please, do sit down. Now, you understand that I will require some level of accurate background detail for this application?"
Leo offers Blaine the only other chair in the office, politely.
Leo twitches slightly. "Yeah. Accurate records. Of course."
Hamilton sits.
Tarot's brows narrow slightly. "Of course, the ArchDean has a long tradition of supporting family interest here, as witness the lady Blaine's own family."
Hamilton nods.
Leo blinks. "Um. Oh."
Leo shifts from foot to foot, hands on the back of Blaine's chair, and looks nervous.
Hamilton says "We believe Leo's mother may have been a graduate as well."
Leo says, "At least, um, people she knew. I'm not sure if she had or not."
Tarot nods. She says, calmingly, "Would you care for some coffee or tea? And would you like me to have another chair brought in?"
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Whee. The Campus Mystery Package has dropped into my lap. :)"
Leo shrugs elaborately. "Um, whatever, uh, ma'am."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Thanks to Blaine. You'll have to forgive her for missing class, clearly."
Tarot nods. She taps in a quick email request to Deborah for a pot of coffee, and another chair. She then brings up the standard Student Application Form on her PC.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Clearly."
Leo stands, shifting nervously, keeping Blaine between himself and Tarot, really.
Tarot says "Now. Your full name, please, together with any translations in esoteric tongues, prefixes, suffixes, titles, distinctions, or other relevant details."
<<OOC>> Hamilton grins. "Professor Frank obvious wasn't an option." ;>
Leo pauses, then stammers, "L-Leo Regis. Just Leo Regis."
Long distance to Tarot: arcangel thoughtfully suggests Tarot do Detect Lies, at default, she believes.
Hamilton pages: Detect lies-- only have a 5 on it.
You paged Hamilton with 'Feel free.'.
<<GAME>> Hamilton rolls the d666 and gets 4 1 CHECK: 3.
You paged Hamilton with 'Nice!'.
<<GAME>> Arcangel rolls the d666 and gets 6 4 CHECK: 2.
You paged Hamilton with 'Ah, whatever his name is, it's not 'Just Leo Regis.''.
Hamilton pages: Uhuh... ;>
<<GAME>> Tarot rolls the d666 and gets 2 5 CHECK: 5.
You paged Tarot with 'That's a miss. Feel free to assume whatever you want.'.
Tarot pages: While I think that's a failure, I think common sense suggests this is not entirely accurate.
Long distance to Tarot: arcangel grins.
Tarot nods, entering this into the form.
Leo shifts from foot to foot again.
Hamilton pages: Of course, Blaine's always been intending to give Dad a call sometime
Tarot also, as her computer is facing her and not the other two, simultaneously opens a window and composes an email to the ArchDean. "Have redhead in my study requesting university place."
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel giggles.
Tarot says "What courses do you wish to study?"
You paged Tarot with 'With a high priority tag, I assume?'.
Tarot pages: Definitely.
Leo shrugs. "Um. I dunno. Ah... Not law. Definitely not law. Sorry, cousin," he grins at Blaine.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Now as long as Judgement and the Game aren't tapping the campus network.. ;)"
Hamilton pages: But, hey, better to have him here than out wandering, even if he isn't who he says he is.
Tarot says "Had you any particular specialities at school?"
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Tarot. Look at your local representatives of Judgment and the Game. Take a wild guess ;P"
Leo says, "Well, not really. I mean, history and stuff."
There's a knock on the door -- the secretary, with chair in one hand, and coffee in the other.
<<OOC>> arcangel cracks up.
Hamilton grins at the anti-law comment. She is, she suspects, the first in her family to study Law.
<<OOC>> Tarot giggles.
You paged Hamilton with 'Who knows -- maybe he's just hiding his name and really is a relative.'.
Hamilton pages: Oh, quite possible. This is *her* family, after all.
Tarot nods in thanks to the secretary, taking the pot of coffee.
The secretary hands the chair to Leo, and smiles at him, then glances at Tarot and scurries out.
Tarot says "How do you two take your coffee?"
Leo says, "Um, sugar?"
Hamilton says "Black, please."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Black coffee can't be any worse than her father's homemade remedies, after all..."
<<OOC>> arcangel snickers.
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel clearly needs a little email writeup of Hamilton senior.
Hamilton pages: Hey, I'm making it up as I go along... ;>
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel giggles. "Well, at some point before you call him up, then."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Megan's home. Had a field trip today."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Ah! Do you need to go?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Not yet."
<<OOC>> arcangel nods.
You paged Tarot with 'Quietly, for a change, an email reply comes back to her computer. It says, "_The_ redhead the triad was after?"'.
From afar, Tarot returns a reply of, "Yes. Apparently related to Blaine Hamilton."
Long distance to Mallory: arcangel waves!
Mallory pages: How goes?
You paged Mallory with 'The Mystery Redhead has walked into Tarot's office. And he's not giving his real name. Hee.'.
Mallory pages: Whee.
From afar, Mallory does not, of course, know about any Mystery Redheads.
You paged Mallory with 'Nope!'.
You paged Mallory with 'Though you do have a Habbalite picture that you're supposed to keep an eye out for, no?'.
From afar, Mallory does, but that's a woman, with odd hair and a wolf tattoo.
Tarot provides the coffee as required, then returns to her own desk with a cup of straight black coffee.]
Tarot says "So. What areas would you be interested in. Science? Religion? History? Creative Arts?""
Leo sips coffee carefully, blowing on it to cool it. "Um. I don't know. Maybe, um, building things."
Tarot says "Architecture or design?"
Tarot says "I can arrange a discussion with someone in an appropriate area."
You paged Tarot with 'The reply comes back. "Interesting. Enrollment approved. Keep him away from known angels and demons, if you can. I'll see about arranging a room for him in Faustus."'.
Leo says, "Well, I don't know. More machinery, really. Cars. Cars are neat." His words speed up a little, and he takes a bigger sip of coffee.
Tarot checks her computer. "Engineering. Very well. I will sort out some beginners classes. I can also arrange a room for you in Faustus Block. Do you require a student grant for food and books?"
Hamilton lets Leo answer.
Leo shifts, fidgeting his cup around in his hands. "Well, I'm kind of short of cash now, had to eat, y'know, no job..." He stifles himself. "And I'm a little caffine sensitive," he adds sheepishly. "Sorry, shoulda warned you."
Long distance to Mallory: arcangel nods, smiling.
Tarot says "It is no trouble, I assure you. Very well, a student grant. Do you have any qualifications that you wish me to add to your record, so your tutors will have some measure of your academic level?"
Leo stares into his coffee cup. "I... don't have an academic record, really. Mom died... Mom died before I graduated from high school."
Hamilton looks sympathetically at Leo.
Leo doesn't notice, sitting and staring into his coffee cup, twitchily turning it around and around in his fingers.
Tarot says, quietly, "My apologies for causing you grief. Will you require any classes to, shall we say, secure such qualifications for post-university life?"
Leo says, "I... I don't know. Probably." He gulps some coffee and grimaces. It's still hot.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Translation, which Tarot is attempting to convey: to make your record look normal."
Tarot says "I wish you to understand this, sir. While you are on university territory, only the ArchDean can expel you. This is a sanctuary. You will not be forcibly removed, as long as you abide by the university regulations."
Hamilton nods in satisfaction.
Leo grins up at Tarot, meekly. "Yes'm. Thanks. It's really good of you and her and I'm really grateful." He stifles himself from incipient babble.
Tarot says "Also, if you have further problems, I will be of what help I can in resolving them."
Leo swallows. Gulps coffee. "Um. There's people. People after me. In suits. With sunglasses. They're after me and I haven't done anything and it's like a bad movie-" He gulps coffee again.
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Way too much coffee."
Tarot nods. She stands up, picks up a spare cup, fills it with milk from the jug, and gives it to Leo, taking the remainder of his coffee off him.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "He should go to some balseraph self-help classes to cure that"
Tarot says "You will be safe here."
Tarot says "Any trouble should be reported to Campus Security, who will be glad to help."
Leo blinks quickly at Tarot as she performs the milk and coffee swap. He takes a gulp of milk and peers at it dubiously.
Leo says, obviously being careful not to babble, "Thanks. That's very nice to hear."
Tarot's mouth quirks.
Tarot says "However, I would suggest that you not leave campus for the meantime."
Leo nods quickly, then shoves his baseball cap more securely back onto his head.
Tarot says "Would you care to give me any details on your origin - that is, your place of birth - and your parents, or would you prefer not to?"
You paged Tarot with 'Silently, an email appears. "Room 23, at Faustus. Security's been notified."'.
Leo takes a gulp of milk, forgetting it's not coffee, and say, "Um. Maine. Up in Maine. My dad... My dad kinda vanished. Um." He grimaces. "I don't even know if he knew mom was pregnant."
<<OOC>> Tarot suddenly considers a horrifying possibility. Noooooo.
<<OOC>> arcangel blinks innocently.
Tarot pages: I'm not sure which is worse. Eli's Kid, or Nybbas' Kid. :)
Long distance to Tarot: arcangel simply looks innocent.
You paged Tarot with 'Maybe he's Vapula's. Nybbas used to be a Servitor of Tech.'.
You paged Tarot with 'So maybe Vap has red-head genes. O;>'.
From afar, Tarot laughs.
Tarot nods, and taps keys. "Do you know his name?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton thought Leo was from Vermont
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Why, yes, he did say Vermont to you, Blaine."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Just checking..."
Leo says, "Mom... Mom never said. She didn't talk about him much."
Hamilton notes the discrepancy in story, but doesn't say anything.
Tarot nods, and makes another note.
Tarot says "And you have been pursued by these triads of men in dark glasses for a while now."
Tarot's tone is completely even and normal.
Leo twitches a little and looks at Tarot, a bit wild-eyed. Carefully, he says, "Yeah."
Tarot says, still calm, "The ArchDean only allows such groups onto campus under very strict conditions, and forbids them to misbehave. So."
Leo nods. "Oh. Great. That's really-" He shuts up another incipient babble with milk.
Tarot nods mildly.
Tarot says "She is also very strict about Games. In a similar way."
Leo blinks rapidly. "Oh. Wow."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Woah."
Tarot says "This is a neutral ground and a place of learning."
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Tarot is trying to guard her tongue in front of Blaine. :)"
<<OOC>> Hamilton noticed... ;>
Leo grins, actually perking up a little. "That's... that's really good."
Tarot nods. "I find it so, myself."
Tarot says "It can be very difficult when one is an object of interest to too many people, after all."
Leo nods, in echo of Tarot, contemplating her a bit puzzledly.
<<OOC>> arcangel chuckles. And Blaine's just drinking all this in.
Hamilton is soaking up as much as possible. Boy, is Dad gonna hear a lot...
Tarot checks her computer again, then looks up. "The ArchDean informs me that your application is approved. A student card and grant will be arranged."
Leo smiles. "Thanks." He gulps milk, and makes yet another perplexed look at it, as if he'd expected it to change into coffee again. "Um. What do I have to do now?"
Tarot considers.
Tarot says "Are you in current need of items of hygiene or clothing? I believe a hundred-dollar advance on your grant can be arranged."
Tarot says "You can then equip yourself for today, go to your room, and rest in comfort."
Tarot says "Or you can go to the library and relax among the books."
Leo looks embarassed. "I... I have some gear. I kinda left it in a tree. I can unpack. Um. And if there's a washing machine around, and stuff..."
Tarot says "There are, in Faustus."
Hamilton says "I expect your dorm has laundry in the basement."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Gee, no fun, he's not in Monty with the rest of us... ;>"
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Thank heavens."
<<OOC>> Tarot says "What sort of level of quality is Faustus?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton ;>
Leo grins weakly. "Great. It's... It'll be good to do the laundry."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "It's a dorm."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Faustus depends on what sort of deal you've cut. Some rooms are as cramped as Monty Hall. Others are rather palatial."
<<OOC>> Hamilton expects his'll be cramped, then.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "And there are gargoyles on the roof."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Unless the ArchDean is tres curious about him..."
<<OOC>> arcangel chuckles.
Tarot nods. "I must confess that you are looking rather tired."
Hamilton says "Do you need laundry soap? I have quite a bit in my room."
Leo fidgets his coffee cup and shrugs. "I've... I've been dodging the, um, guys in suits. For a while." He says to Hamilton, "That would be really great."
Tarot pages: Can one get meal-vouchers for places on Campus other than the Borgia Center?
You paged Tarot with 'Not usually. O:>'.
Tarot pages: Ah well. :)
You paged Tarot with 'But with spending money, one can get pushcart food.'.
Tarot pauses, and fishes a twenty-dollar bill out of one pocket. She offers it to Leo.
Leo blinks at it, then up at Tarot. "Uh?"
Tarot says "I would suggest that you buy yourself and the lady a snack on your way across campus, from one of the pushcarts."
Tarot says "The Borgia Center is, shall we say, not always comfortable on a tired stomach."
Leo takes it, carefully, his movements almost over-fast and jerky. "T-thanks. Thank you, ma'am."
Hamilton says "Great." Blaine looks at her stylish but refined watch. "I think I've missed my American History class, so I'll just skip it."
Leo says to Blaine, "Oh. Sorry."
Hamilton shrugs. "This was more important."
Tarot says "And please remember, Leo. If you have any problems, I will help you, an I can. Come by and see me."
Leo smiles. "T-thank you. Very much. This is great, really great." Again, the milk stops babbling.
Tarot nods, and half smiles in return.
Tarot says "If you should - by chance - see one of your pursuers here on campus ground, remember that you are safe from them here."
Tarot says "If they threaten you, call Security."
Tarot nods to Hamilton. "Do you wish me to send a note to your lecturer excusing you?"
Hamilton says to Tarot, "Yes, please. Do you know anything about Jude Wallace. He was making rather wild accusations in Law 101 today."
Leo nods in agreement.
Tarot's mouth quirks. "Oh dear."
Hamilton says "I take it you know him."
Tarot says "Jude Wallace is ... a very junior member of an organisation which specialises in judgement."
Leo twitches.
Tarot says "He also is bound by campus rules. He may be able to ask you annoying questions, but cannot compel answers, and cannot do more than that."
Tarot says "Should he do more, he is in breach of those rules, and liable to expulsion."
Hamilton says "So, our best bet is to just ignore him."
Leo says, "He'll tell his buddies..."
Hamilton nods. "The three MIBs he was talking to at the Mall? Probably. But they can't touch you here."
Tarot says "That is so."
Tarot says "You are now under the protection of the ArchDean."
Leo fidgets with his cup. Again.
Tarot says "Who is, as they say, on a level with their boss."
Leo _blinks._ "Uh. Oh. Right." He looks nervous again.
Tarot says, calmly, "Which is why she has the power and authority to maintain this place as _neutral_ ground."
Leo says, quietly, "Oh. Right."
Tarot nods.
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Oh,I bet Leo just feels *so* much better now."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Compared with? :)"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Hehe."
<<OOC>> Hamilton used to have an NPC in her GURPS game named Much, which lead to some horrible puns-- 'I'm feeling much better now.' 'And I'm sure he appreciates it.'
<<OOC>> arcangel groans.
<<OOC>> Mellor giggles
EDG has disconnected.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Wow. I drove him away..."
EDG has connected.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Pun magic strikes again!"
Tarot says "Oh, by the way. I run an introductory course. You will be on it de facto, sir."
Leo blinks. "I will?"
Tarot says "It is common for new arrivals at the university."
Tarot says "Blaine is on it too."
Leo shifts. "What kind of course is it, ma'am?"
Hamilton nods.
Tarot says "A combination of philosophy, religion, history, and general practicality. It covers the world, considering it from the perspective of one who might just have arrived there."
Leo shifts again. "Ah, are there a lot of people who, um, need it, taking it?"
Tarot says "There are several, yes. They include Jude Wallace and others."
Leo winces.
Tarot says "However, they will behave."
Hamilton nods. "I recall you mentioning him being on it." Blaine considers whether or not to get notes from Jude. He did appear to take good notes, and it might be... fun...
Tarot's voice includes an "Or else".
Leo nods, hesitantly. "If you say so, m-ma'am."
Tarot says "I assure you that I will do my best to make it so."
Tarot says "Do you have any questions that you want answered?"
Leo thinks. "I... I guess not. I probably don't know what to ask."
Hamilton starts gather her stuff together.
Leo finishes up his milk, dutifully, and sets it on the edge of Tarot's desk.
Leo is taking his cue about 'when one is dismissed' from Blaine.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Hehe."
Tarot rises in turn.
Tarot picks up a spare copy of _Animal Farm_ and offers it to Leo. "Reading for my course, sir."
Leo stands, with that somewhat twitchy, 'holding-back' movement. He takes the book. "Oh. Um. Thanks." He blinks at it curiously.
Hamilton says "Thank you, Ms. di Ordo."
Tarot says "I thank you both for coming. If there are any other problems, contact me."
Hamilton nods and leads Leo out the door.
Leo bobs his head. "Yes, m-ma'am." He is led.
Tarot quickly taps off an email to the ArchDean stating that Leo has accepted, and an email to Blaine's lecturer apologising for her absence.
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Doomful."
<<OOC>> Mellor agrees with Mal, for once.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "As we get near the secretary, Blaine's curious to see if she's still writing"
The secretary is, indeed, still scribbling away in a frenzy, gnawing on her lower lip as she does so.
Tarot adds a rider to the ArchDean's email, querying whether she should helpfully inform the Triad that she has seen the person, and that he has been granted campus sanctuary.
Tarot gets back email quickly from the ArchDean. "Don't worry about notifying the triad. I'll make the call. Good work."
Tarot smiles a private smile, and drinks her coffee.
Tarot also drops an email to Deborah. "An angry Triad of Judgement may be calling. Keep a low profile if they do."
Deborah sends back email, a while later, "Um, how angry, boss?"
Meanwhile, Blaine is towing Leo to Faustus, with a quick trip by the Botany Building (or,rather, the grove of trees atop it) for his duffle bag...
Tarot emails back, "With me, because I have failed to hand somebody over as they requested. You should be safe."
The email comes back, "If you say so, Boss. I'll give you a headsup."
<<OOC>> Tarot chuckles.
Tarot goes back to her work.
<<OOC>> Mellor thought Deb was about to reply with 'because they're here right now'
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Faustus and Monty fairly close?"
<<OOC>> Mallory looks vaguely hopeful for a fast Triad Appearance.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Hehe. That would be fun!... ;>"
<<OOC>> Mellor says "I took them all out in under a minute. beat that ;P"
<<OOC>> Tarot snickers.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Not actually -- they're on opposite sides of Borgia center."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Okay. Well, she'll get Leo settled before going and getting laundry stuff."
<<OOC>> arcangel nods.
<<OOC>> Mallory ponders where he is in the timescale. Probably either fencing or heading back to find out he needs to go to the medical clinic.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "And at some point, probably after stowing stuff, but before getting laundry soap, we'll have to find us a cart"
<<OOC>> Mellor says "We could play that scene again if you like :)"
<<OOC>> arcangel nods to Mallory. "Probably fencing, yah."
<<OOC>> Hamilton thinks his fencing class was the same time as my Law 101, or the next hour...
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Hm, possible. Well, Mallory's occupied for a while, anyway. O:>"
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Hrmph."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Baby."
<<OOC>> EDG says "If I remember correctly, Mallory has a European History class at the same time as Blaine's Law 101, then Fencing the next hour. I could be mistaken, though."
<<OOC>> Mallory says "That sounds right."
<<OOC>> arcangel will figure that Mallory is _somewhere_ off-camera.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Yup"
There's a Campus Security person loitering about the entrance to Faustus Dorm. He waves cheerfully at Blaine and Leo when they come into view.
Leo, upon being waved at by Campus Security, twitches and half-hides behind Blaine. Since he's taller than she, this really doesn't work very well.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "So, is it a closet?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "After getting the keys from the security fellow, you head for room 23."
It is not a closet. It is a good-sized 2-room suite, with its own (smallish) bathroom and shower.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Cool!"
Leo wanders around in it, looking befuddled. "I thought dorm rooms were small."
Hamilton says "Gee, you've got more room than Raven and I and Mallory together. Maybe I should move in with you!"
Leo blinks at Blaine. "Would you want the front room or the back?"
Hamilton smiles to indicate she's joking, then shrugs. "Usually they are."
(Indeed, there is even furniture. Not the _best,_ but well-made. Couch, table, itty-bitty fridge...)
Leo vanishes into the bedroom. "A bunk-bed. I always wanted..."
Hamilton says "Just kidding. But if Raven starts having too many nighttime visitors, and she looks the sort who might go wild like that, I might have to crash here once in a while. Wow. You even got a fridge."
Leo pokes his head out. "Really, it's no problem if you need crash space. I mean, I thought I was going to have to beg a floor or something..."
Hamilton grins. "Of course, you may end up with a roomie."
Leo says, "Still. Wow. This is .... wow."
Hamilton says "Say, you could buy groceries... well, some anyway... and fix your own food here."
Leo says, "I could? But there's no stove..." He comes out, sans his dufflebag.
Hamilton says "Maybe we could find a little microwave, or at least a hotpot."
Leo says, "Oh, that'd be expensive..."
Hamilton shrugs. "Hotpots are cheap. And, believe me, you don't want to eat at the Borgia Center."
Leo says, "Oh. That bad, huh?" He looks in the fridge. "Hey, there's even some fruit in here."
Hamilton says "Really?""
Hamilton starts looking around to see if there're signs of roommate.
Leo takes out an orange and hands it to Blaine. "Yeah."
There is no sign of room-mate. Empty closet.
Hamilton says "Weird. Someone must like you."
Leo looks a little alarmed, peeling an orange. "I wonder what it'll cost..."
Hamilton considers the orange. "Wonder if it's safe..."
Leo looks at it. "I don't know."
Leo says, "Well, if they went to all this trouble to poison me..." He finishes peeling the orange and nibbles at a slice.
Hamilton watches to see if he dies... ;>
He chews thoughtfully. "If they're trying to poison me, I should eat the rest of these first. It's good."
Hamilton says "want me to run out and get some other food to go with those? Pizza or hotdogs or something from the vendors?"
Leo says, "Uh, sure." He takes out the money Tarot gave him and hands it over. "Um, or I could take a quick shower or something, if you were going to take a while."
Hamilton grins. "I can do that. Got a preference, or is any food good?"
Leo says, "Anything but okra. Please."
Hamilton says "Gotcha.""
Hamilton heads out to see what's selling.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Pizza, hot-dogs, ice cream, coffee..."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Pretzals."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Baklava, if you go over by Butler dorm."
Hamilton decides to go for pizza and a couple of ice cream sundaes, so she can toss 'em in the tiny freezer section while they're eating the pizza. And a couple of Cokes.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Very strange Mexican food if you want to go to Sancho Panza's."
The pizza guy asks if you want minnows on your pizza.
Hamilton considers.
Hamilton says "I think not, i"
The guy shrugs. "Okay. No goldfish either, then?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Okay. Ren is now changed, has a few Graham crackers and is in his playpen."
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Awww."
<<OOC>> arcangel waves to Ren.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "He's happy."
<<OOC>> Mellor says "Aww!"
Hamilton says "I think just plain pepperoni, thank you. I'm not feeling adventurous today."
He shrugs again and pulls out a pepperoni, mediumsize. "Six bucks."
Hamilton pays the gentleman six bucks and goes to get ice cream.
There is Haagen-Daaz ice cream to be found, easily.
Hamilton goes and considers ice cream flavours. She rejects cheese-broccoli surprise off the bat.
The ice-cream fellow suggests Double Chocolate Fudge Tuna.
Hamilton says "How about we go with Double Chocolate Fudge without the Tuna?"
The ice-cream fellow snaps his fingers. "Then how do I get rid of all this tuna? The cats don't pay?" He hands over double chocolate fudge.
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Does this ice-cream seller also supply the ArchDean's cats?"
<<OOC>> arcangel looketh innocent.
Hamilton smiles. "Perhaps you should make a deal to student wanting to get in good with the ArchDean." Blaine proceeds to carry loot to Leo's room.
The ice cream guy says, "There's a thought."
<<OOC>> Hamilton wonders what Mellor would think of tuna ice cream.
When Blaine gets back, unlocking the door, there is the sound of a shower running, and Leo is not in sight.
Hamilton will stash ice cream in tiny freezer.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "I'll have to try it."
<<OOC>> Hamilton wonders if getting someone to *eat* tuna ice cream would be corrupting them...
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Bleah!"
The freezer has a tray of tiny ice cubes, and a packaged strawberry popsicle.
<<OOC>> Mallory has a sudden desire for Green Tea ice cream.
<<OOC>> Mellor says "It might be nice!"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Is Blaine going to poke around in luggage and whatnot?"
Hamilton then wanders around checking the place out.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Probably a bit... ;>"
There's minimal furniture for living, nothing too fancy. The carpet isn't wade-through-it deep, but it's not worn out, either. The walls are bare, though there's a window in the bedroom.
There's a dufflebag on the lower bunk of the bunkbed in the bedroom, unzipped.
There are also curtains, of course, and a closet with some forlorn hangers.
Hamilton will listen to see if the shower sounds likely to go on a while and then begins looking through.
The shower sounds showerish, but it's not cutting off.
The dufflebag has a bit of a 'someone's been living out of me' fume to it, and there's a pile of obviously-sorted-through-to-find-least-dirty clothes half-kicked under the bed. There's also a smaller bag, more like a purse, made of dark leather.
Hamilton checks out the purse.
It has within it several smaller, soft-leather pouches, and a collection of papers and letters in their envelopes. The letters all have old postmarks. The papers seem to be a script of some kind.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Does the script look familiar?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Like a play of some kind."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Oh, that kind of script. In English?"
<<OOC>> arcangel nods.
Hamilton will glance at it.
It's apparently a "Summer Beach Movie" sort of thing. The lines of one of the minor characters, 'Brenda,' are underlined in smudged pencil. The date is about 18 years ago.
Hamilton notes this and goes on to hurriedly glance through the letters.
The letters are a mixed batch, with various return addresses, postmarks, and handwriting on them. They look like someone's neatly-filed old letters, jumbled together in a bag with no string or rubber bands to keep them. The postmarks are don't go higher than about 5 years ago.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "And they are to?"
The letters are mostly to a Marion Mibhar, in Vermont. Some are to a James and/or Ellie Mibhar, also in Vermont.
Hamilton mentally notes the names and checks to get an idea who they're from.
All sorts -- including some names Hamilton recognizes as relative's names, from the geneology trees that her father keeps. A few don't have any signature or return address at all.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "On those, is there an indication as to a relationship?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "It's on some kind of obscure company's letterhead, typewritten, and is mostly, 'Glad to hear Mike's doing well. Enclosed, the usual sum. XXXOOO'"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Also scanning for common themes -- children, dramatics, etc."
Hamilton thinks to herself, "Hm. Mike Mibhar."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "No common themes, really. Some of the letters from the recognizable names have graduation announcements, from this university."
Hamilton makes note of the company name, and figuring she's probably pushing her luck, carefully returns things to purse and purse to duffel.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "And the pouches?"
Hamilton glances through them quickly.
There are herbs and seeds in most of them. One has a little coin.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Roll perception."
<<GAME>> Hamilton rolls the d666 and gets 5 4 CHECK: 6.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Eh, no."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "nopenope"
<<OOC>> arcangel whistles, then.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "It's one of those stupid little pennies that's had a heart stamped onto it."
Hamilton wonders why Leo didn't take botany...
The shower noises cut off.
Hamilton, figuring she may get a chance for a more liesurely search through, replaces everything.
There is enough time for this, and Blaine can be out in the front room before Leo gets out of the bathroom, with a towel over his shoulders and wearing cute little shorts.
Hamilton then goes and admires the view of the students dying in front of Borgia.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "I don't remember. Has he got a bit of charisma to him?"
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Maybe just a tech. Probably more gender-specific charisma."
Hamilton turns from the window and smiles. "Feel better now?"
Leo grins. "Loads. And I don't seem to be dying from the orange, either." He looks around, orienting on the pizza by scent.
<<OOC>> Tarot impresses the subconscious lessons. Ask Tarot for help, good stuff happens. :)
Hamilton says "I've got pepperoni pizza, no minnows, and ice cream in the freezer for after."
Leo says, "_Minnows?_" But he's most of the way to opening up the pizza box.
Hamilton says "I hope you didn't have your heart set on minnows or goldfish on your pizza or tuna in your ice cream."
Leo, from around a slice of pizza, says, "Mrph! Uh-uh!" He shakes his head vigorously.
Hamilton grins. "You get used to it. Mostly they're for the cats."
Leo, from around a slice of pizza, says, "Orh."
Hamilton grabs a piece of pizza, too.
The pizza isn't bad. Might actually be good, really.
Leo scarfs down one slice as if he hadn't eaten in a week.
<<OOC>> Hamilton suspects one piece of pizza may be enough for her, being the waifish sort.
Hamilton says "Oh, that is one thing I should mention," around the pizza, "don't mess with the ArchDean's cats. Other than to feed them."
Leo says, "Oh?" between bites. "Okay. I wouldn't mess with them. Cats are okay."
Hamilton says "It's all in the student handbooks, but that's the main one to keep in mind to start with."
Hamilton says "And since no one knows whether any of the cats on campus *aren't* the ArchDean's cats, it's best to assume the all are."
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "they, not the"
Leo nods. "Okay."
Leo asks, "What else should I know?"
Hamilton considers. "Don't eat at the Borgia Center. Ever. Freshthings are off limits, and you're a Freshthing. Don't annoy the Team members..."
Hamilton says "If you're liable to mess with the market, don't reduce the ArchDean's stock values."
Leo listens, bemused.
<<OOC>> Mellor laughs
Hamilton says "This is a sanctuary. You can't be messed with, but you can't mess, either. It extends, nominally, to the Mall, but generally outside the walls the sanctuary ends."
Leo nods, slowly. "Okay. I'll stay on campus."
Hamilton says "No black holes, except small ones on pizza."
Leo laughs. "I don't think I could manage that!"
<<OOC>> Hamilton is doing this all from memory...
<<OOC>> arcangel giggles!
<<OOC>> Tarot admires.
Hamilton shrugs. "There's more, in the handbook. It's a good start, though."
Leo grins. "Okay." A bit more seriously, he says, "Thanks. I'm glad I found you."
Hamilton smiles. "I've never met any of my family before... except my Dad, of course. Oh, and I sort of remember Mom... I think."
Leo reaches out hesitantly and pats Blaine on the shoulder. "I'm sorry."
Hamilton shrugs. "Lab accident. I remember it smelling of smoke and sulfur. Not much else. I got her looks."
Leo says, staunchly, "Looks like a good deal." He sighs. "I miss my mom a lot. She was all the family I had."
Hamilton nods. "I don't know what I'd do without Dad. Even if he did insist I come here instead of Harvard!"
Leo grins. "Maybe he wanted to make sure you were at a, um, sanctuary?"
Hamilton considers. "I suppose so. Of course, he didn't want me to be a lawyer, either. Fortunately, they offer that here, though.
Leo says, "Best of both worlds?"
Hamilton says "I guess so. I got an Illumnus scholarship here. Had a good one to Harvard, too."
Leo says, "From... from what that lady was saying, your teacher, it sounds like there's a lot of people who... hear things, here. Who hear the music."
Hamilton says "So, we compromised. I got my major and *his* school."
Leo grins at the compromise.
Hamilton says "Mmmm... Could be. I've not really talked to anyone about it."
Leo gets another slice of pizza and wolfs it. "How much of what she said did you catch?"
Hamilton shrugs. "A bit. Dad got a little close with his information after Mom's accidenmt. I guess he didn't want me experimenting in anything too extreme."
Hamilton pages: Fast talk!... ;>
You paged Hamilton with 'Rollem!'.
<<GAME>> Hamilton rolls the d666 and gets 5 4 CHECK: 4.
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "That'll do it."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "That it will."
<<GAME>> Arcangel rolls the d666 and gets 5 3 CHECK: 6.
<<OOC>> arcangel squints. Nah.
Leo says, "Mom... Mom never said much. Just that, if I got creepy feelings about someone, I should listen to 'em. Avoid creepy people."
Hamilton nods. "Good advice. Probably even good for people who don't hear things. What about Jude, does he sound creepy to you?"
Leo groans. "Jude is an _idiot_."
Hamilton says "Yeah, but he isn't... creepy. Just *stupid*."
Leo nods. "Mostly not creepy. He bugs me, though."
Hamilton nods. "Full of himself, he is. Like he holds the bag on righteousness or something."
Leo nods more. "Bingo. Attack-puppy."
Hamilton considers other people she's met...
<<OOC>> Tarot says "Mallory? :)"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Well, he did do that one blip trick..."
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Moving waytoofast."
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Bliptrick? Me?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton hasn't met Mellor or any of the others. And Raven's just a yuppie Goth wannabe.
<<OOC>> arcangel says "Mallory the Dodge Artist."
Hamilton says "Mallory's... interesting..."
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Hey, anything I can't hit with a sword... that's a dodge. Anything less is merely evasive."
Leo says, "The, um, blond you were with?"
Hamilton says "Yup. A guy, by the way."
Leo says, "Oh? Wow... Hard to tell."
Hamilton nods.
Leo says, "Yeah, he was... a little weird. I thought it might be just because I couldn't quite figure which he was."
Hamilton says "He almost got into a fight with a Neanderthal of a jock. Well, not a real Neanderthal... All because the guy had knocked Raven over. He moves... really fast. And he's obviously been lost in time or something."
Leo shakes his head. "Well, I dunno, I might want to knock someone down if they'd knocked down somebody else."
Hamilton says "Well, yeah, that wasn't too weird, though I kept expecting him to pull a glove out and slap the guy across the face."
Leo says, "Where'd he have kept the glove, though?"
Hamilton laughs. "Search me."
Leo grins. "Okay. He's weird. Anyone else?"
Hamilton considers. "Hm. Raven's just a Gothchick rebelling against Mom and Dad out in Iowa or wherever it is.
Leo coughs. "Iowa??"
Leo says, "Like, cornfields? Potatoes? Or are those Idaho?"
Hamilton shrugs. "Iowa, Nebraska... one of those."
Hamilton eyes him briefly. "Idaho's potatoes."
Leo shrugs. "Well, growing things."
Hamilton nods. "I think Nebraska is wheat, mostly. Further east you get corn. I think..."
Leo says, "Growing things. Seeds, dirt, funny green stuff."
Hamilton says "Right. Never did much gardening."
Leo says, "Well, I helped mom plant stuff -- but I don't really have a green thumb." He pokes at another slice of pizza. "I'm better with mechanical things. Cars and stuff. But mom didn't like me doing mechanical things, except my bike. Nothing complicated."
Hamilton says "I planted a lobster claw once to see if it would grow anything..."
Leo chuckles. "Did it?"
<<OOC>> Mallory says "Et tu, cthulhu?"
Hamilton says "Grass, nice and green."
Leo laughs.
Hamilton says "Mechanical things aren't for me. I like people. Maybe because I didn't have many friends. My house was too weird to invite them over, and after a while it gets... wrong... to always go to their places and not return the favour."
Leo nods. "Yeah, I can see that. What was weird about your house, though?"
Hamilton says "My dad's chemistry stuff. And the decor. He didn't replace anything when it wore out. We had one of those awful green refrigerators. Cobwebs in the corners. Cleaning wasn't his strong suit."
Leo says, "Oh. Mom was more the clean-everything type. Wipe your feet, that sort of thing." He pokes at the pizza again. "I think it was because she wanted such a normal life and... and dad just wasn't there. In public, she talked like he'd died, but sometimes she said something, that made me think he was out there."
Hamilton says "He'd forget to get dressed, or wear the same outfit five days in a row. And grocery shopping! The mysterious green fuzzy things in the refrigerator. I had to remind him about food. Very distracted."
Hamilton says "Nothing remotely normal at my house."
Leo says, "Sounds like a great story for grand-kids, though."
Hamilton pages: Hey, this is fun! Make up NPC on the fly.
You paged Hamilton with 'It works that way, sometimes!'.
Hamilton chuckles. "Don't eat anything from Grandpa's fridge, sweetie, till Mommy's looked at it.
Leo grins. "Sounds like he'd make a great grandpa."
Hamilton says "I love my father dearly, but introducing him to my friends was just not an option."
Hamilton says "Oh, he probably would. But I don't plan to have kids till, you know, my career's pretty well established."
Leo says, "Right."
Leo says, "I didn't invite many people over, either. I mean, the funniest little things could set mom off and she'd cry all day."
Hamilton says "Yeah? Like what?"
<<OOC>> Hamilton says "Ren's on the loose again. Beware!"
Leo says, "Little stuff. Playing cops and robbers, talking about some sad movie -- little stuff. She'd never say why."
Leo says, "It didn't happen all the time. I mean, most of the time she was happy, I think."
Hamilton shrugged. "I guess it would be hard, knowing your kid's father was out there somewhere and didn't care enough to even visit."
Leo nods. "Yeah. I guess so." He sighs.
Hamilton says "She probably loved him, even. That would be hard."
Aimee has connected.
Leo nods again. "I guess. I don't know, really. She never talked about him." He looks down. "When I left... I didn't even get to take a picture of her along. She hated photographs. The only picture I had of her, I drew when I was ten."
Hamilton pats his knee. "Maybe you could find an art major and describe her."
<<OOC>> Tarot grins at Aimee.
Leo grins. "Know any art majors?"
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Hamilton snorts. "Just Raven and unless you want her looking like a really bad pencil sketch of a Goth..."
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel blinks innocently. "What, you suspect him and not Vapula? I mean, Nybbas used to be a Techie. Maybe Vapula has genetics for red hair. And there's always other irresponsible *coughElicough* people running around."
Hamilton pages: Well, I can't see Eli sending her notes on company letterhead... Or Vapula. Though he might find it an interesting experiement...
Long distance to Hamilton: arcangel snickers.
Leo laughs. "I don't think so..."
Hamilton says "But I expect we could check out the Escher Center and see if there's anyone who does good portraits doing a display"
Leo nods. Then he looks down, "But first, I'd have to wash all my stuff."
Hamilton brightens. "I'm done with classes for the day. I can go get soap and we can brave the basement. It'll make it faster."
Leo grins. "Great! I'll improvise a pillowcase or something!"
Hamilton says "Let's get stuff in the wash, then we can eat the ice cream while we're waiting."
Leo nods and gets up, heading for the bedroom.
Long distance to Aimee: arcangel laughs.
<<Scene Stop>>
Aimee pages: Are they dead yet?
You paged Aimee with 'Who? O:>'.
Aimee pages: Them.
Aimee pages: What's going on? :)
You paged Aimee with 'Leo (NPC) and Blaine (PC, from Pyramid), are talking about family.'.
From afar, Aimee oh.
From afar, Aimee makes a note to avoid Blaine.
You paged Aimee with 'Oh? Why?'.
Aimee pages: I avoid people on general principle :)