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Corviknight
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Posted: Sat, 05/06/2021 21:31 (2 Years ago)
Oneiro watched quietly, not making much of a reaction and keeping his face disappointed yet concerned.

Finch, however, looked up at Al with her usual charismatic button eyes. “I’m sure you can be good to us! Another friend is... another friend, right? Strength in numbers?” She suggested, grinning and waddling from boot to boot. Honestly, she had no idea why Al might be wanting to withdraw, but she wasn’t thinking about it at all. Not out of dislike of Alaparos, just out of, well, empty-brain-ness.
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Posted: Sat, 05/06/2021 21:40 (2 Years ago)
Azure looked at Alaparos with a calm gaze. “Strength isn’t all in a scenario like this. Even if your opinion was true, which I highly doubt, I’m certain there’s a lot more that can be offered.” Azure said steadily. “After all...we gain strength in numbers, and I’m certain you have a talent which will shine brightly in the face of it all...a talent that perhaps only you possess.” He padded up to Alaparos slowly and softly nuzzled him with his cheek. “So please, believe in yourself.”
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Posted: Sun, 06/06/2021 03:50 (2 Years ago)
Well that certainly wasn't the response he was expecting and his slightly dumbfounded expression expressed that for a split second before it fell back into his usual warm smile, though it did seem much more cold than before. "I have many reasons, not all I can share. But for the sake of argument, let's start out with the obvious, shall we?" He spoke, completely ignoring Vale's show of aggressive dominance. "I am physically disabled. This first fact already puts everyone who teams up with me at a disadvantage, ruling out multiple methods of entry, transportation, I would rather not place unneeded stigma on you all. Secondly, while I indeed did graduate from Votum, I was hardly a model student. I believe I said this before but I am a magical theorist, not a magical applicant. What use is a theory if not for its applications? As much as it pains me to say, my magic is simply too volatile to use safely. I refuse to become burdened with the thought that I will hurt others when the moment comes when my countermeasures cease to work." The only sign of his hesitance was once again, the slow tapping of a nail against the rim of his wheels, his steady voice giving none of his misgivings away. The way he spoke was logical yet if one listened closely, perhaps they would hear how he paused after each reason listed as if such words were ones he loathed to speak. The incessant tapping the underlined his whole speech up till this point paused, as if he was gathering his thoughts before starting up again. "I am a very selfish creature so this is my selfish reasoning for not saving the world. I guess. In the end all of my reasoning leads back to me simply having secrets I would rather not have exposed during this little adventure."

•°. * иσвℓє ρυяρℓє * .°•
•°. * тнє вєαт σf ℓανєи∂єя є¢нσєѕ σи, ι'м иσт α ωιт¢н σя αиутнιиg * .°•
•°. * яє∂ αи∂ gяєєи тяυℓу gσ ωєℓℓ тσgєтнєя * .°•
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Posted: Sun, 06/06/2021 14:36 (2 Years ago)
"Even if we come to an agreement in which we let you leave,would your selfish nature like that? Will you be able to rest easy,unknowing of what happened to us. You'll be filled with regrets,sorrow and discontent. As Oneiros said,he most likely knows more about us then...well...us! Meaning he was aware of your situation before calling out for your assistance." If Alaparos was a very selfish creature then Hokori would have to be the most selfish creature in the world,the idea of which was very entertaining to Hokori. "Don't you think now is the ideal moment to put theory into practice?" he moved a bit closer to the middle of where everyone was approximately.

"I would gladly get hurt by your magic until you manage to get a better hold of it,that is a sacrifice I'm willing to make to ensure our success. I'm sure everyone has numerous secrets and I know for a fact that we're not going to just outright reveal every single one of them right this instance,no?" Not even he knew he would go to such lengths to ensure that Alaparos would stay. Yet,he was more surprised by Oneiros' lack of actions. Hokori assumed he would try harder than everyone else to convince Alaparos to stay.
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Posted: Sun, 06/06/2021 16:31 (2 Years ago)
"When it comes to long distance transportation, I could always give you a ride." She suggested. "I don't think we'd be going out of the country, so my truck would do just fine." And while she didn't say it out loud, Eyre thought that if it was control Alaparos was worried about, maybe coral could help him. She didn't trust anyone with her cuffs though, so that might have to wait until she got access to some at home.

"...And, while I'm not saying you need to do it now," Eyre started, she also mumbled under her breath "I'd be a hypocrite if I said so," and quickly shook her head. "It's just that...well...sometimes secrets are better left said than to stir in your mind. It certainly gets rid of the anxiety that comes with keeping your secrets...secret, at least. Whether it's just to those you're close to or the whole world." She neglected to tell the fact that some secrets do put you more at risk if word got around to the wrong people, but if they all stuck together, it would be fine.
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Posted: Sun, 06/06/2021 20:21 (2 Years ago)
Finch held her gaze with Alaparos, her button eyes wide with emotion. She seemed to shrink into the grass after Al spoke, desperately thinking of anything to say. Sure, she was charismatic, but situations like these were definitely not a strength of hers.

The raven opened his beak to say something, but closed it moments after. He wrapped himself in his arms and looked away, eyes tracing the edges of blades of grass while emotions ran through his expression. His tail feathers were twitching.
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Posted: Sun, 06/06/2021 21:46 (2 Years ago)
This certainly wasn't going the way Alaparos was thinking it would. He couldn't wrap his head around the idea that someone would willingly saddle themself to him even with his obvious limitations. While Hokori wasn't quite correct to think that he would feel bad, he would just not to the extent that the elf described, it was true that it would benefit him in the research department to stick around. Each one of these people seemed to wield a different type of magic. Observing such a diverse pool of participants would be anyone's biggest dream while working out in the field. The issue about hiding his true appearance still gnawed away at him. While it was doable to stay hidden despite how uncomfortable it could get without stretching his tail and legs for long periods of time, it would undoubtedly be a heavy weight on his shoulders. Being on edge each time he would have to interact with someone who could potentially discover his real identity and be put in danger because of it was terrifying, but in the end the others were right. There was strength in numbers.

One thing made him pause from giving in however. Ever since the conversation started, Alaparos had only heard Onerio speak once and due to a certain serpantfolk still swaying threateningly over him, he couldn't exactly see the crow. "And what say you, Onerio? I assume you had a reason for calling me aside from being a Votum alumni." He finally spoke, voice almost a bit fondly exasperated.

•°. * иσвℓє ρυяρℓє * .°•
•°. * тнє вєαт σf ℓανєи∂єя є¢нσєѕ σи, ι'м иσт α ωιт¢н σя αиутнιиg * .°•
•°. * яє∂ αи∂ gяєєи тяυℓу gσ ωєℓℓ тσgєтнєя * .°•
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 07:23 (2 Years ago)
The raven froze for half a second, before gingerly raising a claw. “I saw you in the Dreamscape and.. recognised you were from Votum, and felt magical energy, particularly around your neck, there...” He moved his claw to gesture the dog tag hanging on Alaparos’ neck, his gaze turning from desperate to curious, cocking his head slightly to the side.

Finch wasn’t wise, but she definitely just noticed him change the topic of the sentence. Her grin faltered for a moment before returning, waddling now slightly faster from foot to foot.
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 07:45 (2 Years ago)
His tag, huh? It was a fairly old thing, dings and scratches running over its surface. Emblazoned on it was a simple eye that gazed out into the sea, forever staring as long as it's figure was etched into the metal. How the tag fell into his hands was one of the earliest memories he had and it was odd to think that it would be the tag that led him to someone else. Was this... a sign of some sort? "So in short, you chose me based on my status as an alumni of a prestigious college and the magic stored in the tag and for no other reason, correct?" He finally clarified, a thumb running over the warm metal. If Onerio really didn't know of his real race and chose him based on qualifications other than his potential use as a bargaining chip, then he had fewer doubts about this. Onerio seemed to at least be earnest and in desperate need of assistance. If it was all just a unfortunate coincidence then he felt that this would at least be a better than Onerio purposefully picking him just because of his race.

•°. * иσвℓє ρυяρℓє * .°•
•°. * тнє вєαт σf ℓανєи∂єя є¢нσєѕ σи, ι'м иσт α ωιт¢н σя αиутнιиg * .°•
•°. * яє∂ αи∂ gяєєи тяυℓу gσ ωєℓℓ тσgєтнєя * .°•
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 10:57 (2 Years ago)
Oneiro’s gaze flickered for a moment, if you are observant, you would notice his pupils thinning to slits as his demeanour seemed to shift slightly. His eyes slid to the side as if thinking. He blinked a few times, his pupils expanding to their normal size as if nothing happened. He turned his back to Alaparos; then Oneiro turned his head to look over his shoulder. He lifted a hand and drew a sort of snake-like pattern with his claw in he air, a grin spreading across his face as he did so. He seemed to be inferring something without saying it, his eyes sharply looking at Al.

He turned his body back around, his gaze becoming apathetic and lighthearted again. “That isn’t the only reason, though. I think it’s wise to trust me, I dunno.” He hummed into the air, ruffling his feather-hair under his hat and then planting it squarely back onto his head.
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 11:30 (2 Years ago)
He was so close to giving the other the benefit of the doubt and giving in but the moment he caught the slithering motion that the other oh so deliberately carved out into the air all good will went out the window. The air of nonchalance the avian wore only pissed him off more as he slammed his hands down on his wheelchair, moving to push himself up and off. "Why you-" He bristled, words sliding together as his dog tag sparked and shuddered, delighted by the sudden meal it received. His eyes narrowed into predatory slits, jaw tightening to contain rapidly growing fangs as his flickering tongue yearned for the fresh slash of crow's blood. His magic was evidently running wild, sparking and arcing over thick cloth and charging the air around and it certainly had an effect in how well his disguise was holding up. Perhaps there was something to be said about his willpower, however as his guise only flickered in minute ways before all the magical pressure disappeared with a static pop which left many creature's ears ringing slightly as Alaparos' appearence settled back into the disguise that everyone was used to. "You've done nothing to gain my trust, actively sabotaging any good will towards you. You are as you appear, a trickster who uses other's pity to your advantage. And because I can't trust you as far as I could throw you, it wouldn't sit right with me to leave the ones who did earn whatever little trust I have to give with a slimy con artist." He finally spat out, his grip on his clothing white knuckled and trembling as he sat back down with trembling legs. Perhaps it was a testament to how terrifying Onerio could be, changing the situation around from Alaparos being fully prepared to leave and twisting it so that he was almost guaranteed to stay.

•°. * иσвℓє ρυяρℓє * .°•
•°. * тнє вєαт σf ℓανєи∂єя є¢нσєѕ σи, ι'м иσт α ωιт¢н σя αиутнιиg * .°•
•°. * яє∂ αи∂ gяєєи тяυℓу gσ ωєℓℓ тσgєтнєя * .°•
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 13:13 (2 Years ago)
At that point,having nothing else to say,Hokori was quite shook. Alaparos' point was even stronger now with Oneiros' behaviour. Unsure of what Oneiros' hand movement was for, he only picked up the fact that it had something to do with one of Alaparos' secrets. "Now,now...why don't we all just take a second to calm our nerves." It was very hard to argue against Alaparos at this point,but the fact that he was willing to stay due to the little,yet sufficient trust he had on the other creatures of the groups filled Hokori with hope. "I have nothing more to offer to this discussion. It's purely up to Alaparos' resolve,should no one else have anything more to say."
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 15:15 (2 Years ago)
Vale had risen towards the crow as well, already aware of Alaparos' form due to the unmistakable scent of something beneath his skin. He looked something like a summons, something Alaparos had called forth from the earth- and Vale played the part quite well. He had risen behind the false cripple in a horrific sort of way, as if awaiting the spellword that would send him into an attack.

Derek, though, grew suddenly wary of all the commotion, as did Tabbethuh and Gerrin. The ashen fox had leapt down from Alapros' lap quite hurriedly, bounding over to cower behind one of Derek's feet whilst the brute raised his massive blade once more. Tabbethuh bristled, her fur shuddered as she shook off a thick dusting of snow.
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 20:24 (2 Years ago)
Oneiro’s gaze slid over to Hokori as he spoke, and then looked back towards Alaparos with that same nonchalant grin. “That’s a lot of words, I don’t think it would hurt to relax, like your friend said, right?” His tone was somewhere between threatening and persuasive, as if offering, or rather, forcing whatever he could give on Al. He turned on the heel of his talon and shrugged. “What could I possibly want that would affect you? I don’t get it.” His tone melted into neutrality, as he eyed the grass curving around his talons.
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Posted: Mon, 07/06/2021 21:56 (2 Years ago)
Things looked like they were going to go even more sour than they already were. The others were either trying to diffuse the situation or preparing for when the shaky support would collapse. Eyre wasn't an exception. She had slowly started planting icy roots in the soil, at least a foot or so into the ground, and only noticeable by the slight change in the surface soil's temperature. It was a small range, but it was in the area between Oneiro and Alaparos so that way if someone made any moves, she could trap them. The only thing that keyed her away as doing something was the narrowing of her eyes, which could be put off as anger or annoyance. Another thing was that she could not talk due her near complete focus needed on keeping the ice frozen and for the moment that it needed to go off. She might be able to use telepathy, but she hadn't tried it nor wanted to right now. So with focused eyes, she observed.
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Posted: Tue, 08/06/2021 08:26 (2 Years ago)
A sneer crossed his face as he leered at the crow. "Oh, so you want an apology is that what this is about? Oh my goodness I'm sooooooo sorry great and amazing Onerio! Please forgive weak wittle me for getting so worked up over nuffin'!" His falsetto was perhaps a bit too convincing as he clasped his hands and fluttering blond eyelashes. Paired with how feminine he already dressed it was almost too easy to picture him as the opposite gender but that all faded soon enough when the falsetto was dropped and Alaparos' voice returned to it's more natural bass pitch. "Now that we've moved past the dark ages and the pleasantries, how about we move on to less.... charged topics? I apologize for the tension and the confusion but thanks to Onerio's diplomacy I will be staying with this group if that is well with everyone else." His voice still held within it a hardened edge as Alaparos frantically pieced back the shattered remains of his more dignified appearance. He was slightly flustered though that only showed in the slight blush speckling his ears, shaken from having his more vicious nature pulled out of himself out of nowhere. Ordinarily he liked keeping his more volatile and hotheaded personality under wraps, playing the part of the harmless human for his own sake. Like he had shamelessly admitted, he was a selfish being, each move calculated for his gain. He was only nice and played the mediator with silken words and flaxen smiles because it would open doors for him that blatant violence never could. And for others to see that - that twisted aspect of himself. It was embarrassing to say the least.

•°. * иσвℓє ρυяρℓє * .°•
•°. * тнє вєαт σf ℓανєи∂єя є¢нσєѕ σи, ι'м иσт α ωιт¢н σя αиутнιиg * .°•
•°. * яє∂ αи∂ gяєєи тяυℓу gσ ωєℓℓ тσgєтнєя * .°•
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Posted: Tue, 08/06/2021 12:03 (2 Years ago)
Almost psychologically defeated,Hokori sighed in relief. Even though Alaparos decided to stay with them,his co-operation with Oneiros was on the thinnest ice possible,or so it seemed. "That is perfectly fine by me. I can assure you,you will be an invaluable person in this group, just like everyone else." he gleefully said.

"When do we start? Is there any sort of trick to defeat those mad with power?" he addressed Oneiros.
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Posted: Wed, 09/06/2021 21:11 (2 Years ago)
Oneiro coughed and turned on his talon-heel, beginning to pace up and down the clearing. “The trick to defeating them,” He started, his tone harsh. “You have to draw your foe to a state where they’re weak. This makes their mind vulnerable, and the curse executable. A red and black... magical presence floats out of their eyes, in a sorta smokey appearance, and then you can crush it in any way you want, with magic, force or ranged attacks..” The raven’s voice was suddenly cold again. He turned back around at the end of his pacing. “Start whenever, just don’t leave it too long. Talk amongst yourselves, I’ll be here to answer questions.” His eyes dropped to the ground and he sat on a log laying on the ground, having no light shine on him so you could see a faint rippling to his form, as if he wasn’t real. His edges seemed to teem with a sort of watery effect, his colours moving despite not actually moving.

Finch didn’t dare speak first, her head was completely empty of any thought. She looked at the group and waited for whoever to speak first. She definitely wasn’t a leader, more of a follower of whoever she liked most.
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Posted: Wed, 09/06/2021 21:24 (2 Years ago)
“So…the first step in defeating…this adversary, is a psychological attack. Is that what you mean” Azure looked at Oneiros warily. He flicked his bushy tail a little as he looked at him, the spectre. He had seemed completely unfazed by Alaparos’ outburst “Actually, perhaps this might be another point; you mentioned that those who are corrupted are people in power… now, would you have any hint as to where they might be?”
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Posted: Wed, 09/06/2021 22:35 (2 Years ago)
With a silent sigh, the frozen water melted and dispersed in the soil once more. She was grateful that it didn't escalate that far, but it didn't seem like the animosity between Oneiro and Alaparos would wane any time soon. At least for now, it was fine. She listened to Oneiro explain more, slightly nodding along to the drone. "You just look at the news for that. Some of the reporters are borderline stalkers," She answered. Eyre shook her head, trying to push down memories she did not want to float to the surface of her mind. "The real question is exactly which ones are cursed."
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