Orb Post | 1 | Arrival

[sarcasticbite]

[A young girl of around the age of sixteen appears and she seems pretty irritated.]

First, I wake up in an unknown place with an old man smiling down creepily at me beside my bed and in clothes that I swear I’ve never owned before.

[She mimics the old man, deepening her voice]

“Welcome Nikki, you must have questions.”

No, of course not. I just love being kidnapped, changed of my clothes without my consent, and being told that I have the responsibility to fulfill some sort of role as a Mage. [Sarcasm is just pouring from every word.]

For some reason, of all the questions he’s willing to answer, he won’t tell me how to control the fire coming out of nowhere.

[She moves the orb to the side and what’s seen is the bed behind her on fire]

Someone might want to come and douse it out.

Comments

[sarcasticbite]

Whoa, someone needs to chill.

Me? Bring the castle down? You think too highly of me.

[shorterinperson]

You've got blasted magic and you don't know how to control it! You could kill yourself and everyone else too.

[sarcasticbite]

Well, if the old man had been willing to answer my questions, I'd be controlling my magic just fine.

[shorterinperson]

Don't be a fool. Controlling that sort of power takes more instruction than he could give you at a moment's notice.

[sarcasticbite]

Well, ANY instruction would've been helpful, wouldn't you agree?

Since you seem to know so much about these powers, why don't you give me some instructions?

[shorterinperson]

Since you seem determined to kill us all, I think I will.

Lesson one: Get a blasted bucket of water and put out that gods-cursed fire.

[sarcasticbite]

I thought you told me to get out of there in the first place?

Was expecting you to come rushing with some water to put it out.

[shorterinperson]

Either make yourself useful or get out of the way. I'm on my way up there.

[sarcasticbite]

Out of the way it is.

action?

[shorterinperson]

Good.

Action (Tell me if I'm doing this wrong)

[sarcasticbite]

[Nikki yawns as she watches the other girl come into view]

Well, that took you long enough.

Action (Perfect <3)

[shorterinperson]

I'll deal with you later.

[ Alanna shoots her a glare, then stares down the flames. A barrier rises up, like a clear glass, surrounding the flames. It cuts off their oxygen and stops them from spreading any further. Then, without another word, she marches into the bathroom and comes out with a bucket of water. This fire doesn't stand a chance. ]

Action (<3)

[sarcasticbite]

Take your time. I'm in no hurry here whatsoever.

[Nikki grins as she watches Alanna get the bucket of water. A brilliant idea comes to mind. And she waits for the moment Alanna turns her back to her. Seeing the other girl so annoyed just amused her to no end.]

Oh, darn. Set another thing on fire. Wow, these powers really go off on their own.

Action

[shorterinperson]

[ She spins furiously and you know what? She's putting a shield around the girl. So she can't hurt anyone but herself. ]

Goddess grant me patience, before I put a sword through this girl's chest.

Re: Action

[sarcasticbite]

[She starts snickering and then full-out laughing.]

I was only joking. No fire but the fire on the bed.

Besides, even the Goddess would probably have trouble keeping her patience with me.

Action

[shorterinperson]

[ Man she's just gonna leave that there. You're under quarantine. ]

Don't test me, child. I would kill you in an instant if I thought it would keep the others safe.

Action

[sarcasticbite]

[And she'd probably just leave the room happily after pranking Alanna]

You must feel really old to be calling me a child.

And you must be really cruel. Instead of teaching me to control my powers, you'd kill me? A child?

Action

[shorterinperson]

It is my duty as a knight to protect the innocent. You barely qualify by virtue of ignorance.

Re: Action

[sarcasticbite]

Qualify... as a child? As a knight? As the innocent? Because I've got to agree with all of those.

And you're a knight? Something akin to King Arthur's knights?

Action

[shiromadoushi]

[[finally comes skidding into the room with a sloshing bucket of water. NOW he's out of breath. Upper body strength, what is it?]]

Action

[shorterinperson]

As innocent. Anyone can see you're but a child.

I'm not familiar with any Arthur. My lord is King Jonathan of Tortall.

Action

[sarcasticbite]

I am not but a child, but whatever.

So explain. What kind of knight are you? You don't just act pretty right? Because that would be one sad job as a knight.

Action

[shorterinperson]

[ Oh hey there Bakura. Alanna nods at him. ] Sorry, you're a bit late.

[ And as for you, Nikki: ]

I am the King's Champion of Tortall. When I'm not required to "act pretty" [ because ugh that is the worst part of her job ] it is my sworn duty to protect the innocent and guard over the land. If that means educating children like you in the use of magic so that you don't burn this kingdom to the ground, so be it.

Action

[shiromadoushi]

[[Well, at least the fire was out. He's just... going to carefully set the bucket down now. And shake out his poor left arm and hand. Ow.]]

Action

[sarcasticbite]

[She can't help but snicker at Bakura's misfortune.]

Well, thanks anyway. If you want, I could attempt to set something else on fire for that water to be put into use.

[She's still grinning and snickering as she talks to Alanna. This time though, she's grinning at the fact that Alanna's job description includes 'acting pretty'.]

Why do you have to act pretty?