I12DT - Burning Cobwebs

by **Narrator** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:17 pm

At some point in the afternoon, Raven might notice that a fair number of... well, ravens were heading over the skyline.

Most distressingly, they seemed to be headed for her store.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:41 pm

Right, stay calm stay calm staycalmstaycalm.

Raven raised an eyebrow, and opened the front door.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:45 pm

The ravens poured down into a nearby alleyway. Soon after, the headmistress stepped out, clad in a dress of black feathers. She didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Worse still, Raven could swear she could still feel the flock crowded around.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:48 pm

"Headmistress. What an unexpected surprise! Can I get you some tea?"

Raven was thinking, loudly.

“Why dost thou fret?” inquired the knight
Behind his colored shield
“Thy face is long, thy eyes as cold
As this sword that I wield..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:49 pm

"I'm not here for pleasantries, I'm afraid."

"Professor Weaver visited here recently, aye?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:49 pm

"Briefly, yes. Another surprise -- she normally doesn't come in. At least, not while I'm working."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:55 pm

"Was she the only one in the shop at the time?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:00 pm

Raven thought for a moment. "It was around closing time, so yes. I believe she was...at least, I don't remember anyone else here."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:04 pm

"And do you remember her acting... oddly?"

The feeling of the flock crowding around Raven intensified, as the headmistress gave her an intent look.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:05 pm

"How are we defining oddly," Raven said flatly. "I get her mostly in classes, so yes, the fact that she wasn't looking down her nose at me was a bit oddly."

“I’m sad, sir knight.” I then replied
My heart did weigh like stone
“I fear I’m lost, can’t find my way
I feel so all alone”

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:06 pm

"Professor Weaver's attitude continues to bother you?" She quirked a brow.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:09 pm

"I don't think it's any secret," Raven said.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:09 pm

"And you'd rather that changed, wouldn't you?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:10 pm

"And I'd rather be able to shoot lightning from my fingertips and change day to night and summon the winds themselves to carry me home."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:12 pm

"That's a nice trick, by-the-by. Did you look that up on the internet?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:13 pm

"...come again?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:14 pm

"I've seen that passed around since I was your age, reciting something in your head to get around a telepath."

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:19 pm

"I'm...to tell you the truth, ma'am, you intimidate the hell out of me."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:20 pm

"Why, it wasn't that long ago that you were me, aye?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:22 pm

"And I appreciate you returning my body in near-mint condition."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:26 pm

"Was interesting, wasn't it? Finding out what other people can really do?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:28 pm

"It was a thrill. You looking to trade down?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:33 pm

"Let me be frank. You were the last to see Professor Weaver before she had a sudden... change of heart."

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:36 pm

"A change of heart? In what way?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:37 pm

"She feels she's been too harsh on her students, and her grading has suddenly become... extremely generous."

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:42 pm

"I'd agree with the former.

Her grading's never been a problem, though. At least, not as far as I'm concerned. Is she going off-rubric?" she stabbed.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:44 pm

"She's had a sudden bout of remorse bringing this on, and the trouble is... she can't remember most of her visit to your shop."

The flock seemed to crowd around again.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:54 pm

"Curiouser and curiouser"

Said Alice.

"What's your theory?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:57 pm

"I've had your powers," she said flatly.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:58 pm

"And I've had yours.

If you think I would harm Professor Weaver..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:02 pm

"I'm not certain you intended to, but I think we differ in our definitions of 'harm' in this case..."

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:03 pm

"I tend shop. And that's all I do here, Headmistress."

He pondered this as he sat down
Beside me in the wood
Inside a star-born circle
That assured me he was good

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:05 pm

"So you wouldn't know anything about a car ride?"

She quirked a brow.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:05 pm

"I don't even own a car."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:12 pm

"Miss... Bludwynd," she said, choosing her words carefully, "given that the individual who did this almost certainly was in the environs of your shop, it's as useful for me to tell you this as anyone."

"What has been done here has caused considerable distress to someone I care very much about. If it were to be undone, I would have cause to view it considerably more charitably. That is, as long as it continued to be seen that this was an isolated incident."

"If this were to persist, well..."

Raven suddenly got the sensation that she was being watched by hundreds of eyes.

"...heaven help whoever did it, because I certainly won't."

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:41 pm

"I....if you would like to set up some sort of surveillance here in the s...shop, in case the perpetrator returns, I'....I'd be more than willing to help in...in any way possible."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:42 pm

"If you see any suspicious characters, particularly those with an interest in controlling others... let me know, aye?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:45 pm

"Always, Headmistress. There are plenty of shady characters in here, but if anyone orders the right combination of roots and whatnot, I'll be sure to let you know."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:46 pm

The headmistress gave Raven one last stern look.

"That'll do," she said, before turning to leave.

by **Trini Thompson** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:48 pm

"Are you sure I couldn't interest you in some tea?" Raven called

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