Finding McManus

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:29 am

Theresa led the way towards the admin building, adjusting her bag on her shoulder as they went. She eyed Viv out of the corner of her eye, "So you don't look really old."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:10 am

Vivienne paused in her walk a moment, the look of confusion coming over her. This was becoming an all too familiar state of mind and it was most infuriating.

"I do not understand. Is it not common for those attending this school to be young adults? Am I too young to attend, shall I wander the lands first before seeking admittance? Are Sell-swords still needed in this time?"

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:14 am

"In order... Yes. No. And only in some really rotten parts of the world... or US contracting. Let me put it another way. It's been nearly 700 years since your 'mother walked the shore', as you put it, assuming your date is accurate."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:24 am

"I see, my mother warned me of this." She began walking again, coming to Theresa's side. "Time does not move within the Mists the same as it does here. I am of age and have been for nearly three years." Vivienne thought a moment silently as she walked. "I believe that I am nearly 19."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:27 am

"Older than me then," Theresa admitted. "I would ask you what you like to do, but I would guess that it's hit people with your sharp pointy thing."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:44 am

"You would be incorrect. I do not understand the seemingly common misconception that a person with a sword must obviously be some sort of mad person who takes joy in randomly striking down innocents."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:50 am

"Because almost no one around here carry swords unless they're intending to hit something," she pointed out. "That isn't to say people around here aren't dangerous in their own right. They can be if they're provoked. And someone they don't know carrying a sword openly is the sort of thing that might provoke them."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:03 am

"That makes no sense." Now she was confused and more then a little frustrated. She slowed, then stopped again with a sigh. "I am woefully misinformed and ill prepared for this. If it is so ill received and uncommon then I shall hide Caledfwlch." She shrugged off the scabbard and her pack to pull a long thick cape from it. She carefully wrapped the longsword and returned it and her pack to her shoulders.

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:05 am

"You're talking to the wrong girl if you're expecting an explanation that makes people make sense," Theresa said with a laugh as they approached the door to the admin building. "My name's Theresa, by the way. What's yours?"

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:26 am

"Vivienne....Vivienne Chinnior" She watched Theresa a moment. "Your patience and kindness will not be forgotten."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:28 am

"I just spent a whole summer learning patience," she said, "so don't give me too much credit just yet."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:31 pm

With her notes for her speech under her arm, the headmistress steps out of the building.

"Ah, Miss McMasters. I was just heading to the orientation. Did you need something?"

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:35 pm

"Headmistress," Theresa said respectfully and nodding. She gestured to Viv, "I was just bringing a new arrival with a special request to see you. Vivienne, this is the Headmistress..."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:57 pm

Vivienne's eyes widened as she took a step backwards and bumping into the opposite wall. Her hand reaching up and behind her back but finding her main means of defense accessible. "The Morrigan! No...why? Please, no! I...I have not failed, I...I could not have failed so soon!" Somewhere within the walls the internal piping began to groan and bang. "I have not even been battle tested, please. My blade is untouched by blood....Don't eat me..." The last words were small and terrified as she clumsily removed her pack and cape covered blade. She quickly knelt with the longsword laying across her up stretched palms, her head bowed.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:59 pm

"...I have a feeling there's a story behind this."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:00 pm

"Ummm..." said Theresa, "Headmistress, this is Vivienne..." She seemed utterly confused.

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:11 pm

"Please, Great Battle Crow. I beg you look upon Caledfwlch, see for yourself." She still had not looked up and the plumbing was beginning to become most disagreeable.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:13 pm

"I'm getting the impression that you don't just dress like a refugee from Tir Na Nog, but actually are one."

"You seem a bit... inexperienced to be the Lady of the Lake."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:17 pm

"And I know the pipes aren't me, so could you calm down?" Theresa added.

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:28 pm

Vivienne slowly looked up, Sam's calm and collected manner thankfully uncharacteristic of the Morrigan was helping to solidify her spine again, beside the fact that the true Morrigan would know her as her mother's daughter. "You..you are not she?" A water fountain that had turned on down the hall, turned off and the racket behind the wall began to soften.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:31 pm

"I am the headmistress of this school. I can be the Morrigan if you prefer, but I rather suspect you don't."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:32 pm

A subtle rise in the air pressure suddenly fell away as Theresa relaxed as well, taking a step back where she could keep an eye on the young woman and not be in Sam's way.

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:44 pm

"I do not." She stood and still held out her blade. She collected and calmed herself and the pipes quieted. "Forgive my behavior, it will not be a common practice on my part."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:50 pm

"I don't... begrudge you recognizing me, but when I conduct school functions I rather prefer not to take on the mantle of the Phantom Queen."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 3:13 pm

"I see, then I shall address you as Headmistress and honor you as such." She bowed her head. "I am Vivienne Chinnior, I am here to learn."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:09 pm

"It's... not often that Tir na Nog sends its own here. To learn, you say?"

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:33 pm

"Yes, to learn and to return with that knowledge."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:38 pm

Theresa raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms to keep from fidgeting.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:08 pm

"I think you'll find that a great many things have changed since your mother walked these lands. People will not treat you the way you've been accustomed to."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:09 pm

She watched Theresa. "Is that yet another thing that is unreasonably unacceptable?"

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:12 pm

"No. Just unusual," Theresa said, "Even at a school."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:16 pm

"Though nobility is known in these lands, the Tuatha de Danaan and Tir na Nog are all but forgotten I'm afraid."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:31 pm

Vivienne sighed and her shoulders slumped. "I am become most tired of nothing making sense. I expected some things to be different, perhaps even a little frightening, but from the moment I set foot on this horrid isle everything is...backwards." The plumbing moaned. "This is why I must learn, we must change, we must remain."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:35 pm

Theresa sighed, "I'm sorry. I'm not helping very much, especially for someone who just went through her own trial by... well not fire, but close."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:45 pm

"This is part of why your people went into the Sidhe."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:02 pm

"That was the idea. We would leave you in peace and you would leave us in peace, that is no longer enough. More and more we are being touched by this world. You yourself are a testament to this, I also came across a fey touched wicce moments after arriving who was most disrespectful and ill-mannered."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:06 pm

Theresa started to say that it was Victoria, but then decided that Sam probably could tell who Viv was talking about.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:20 pm

The headmistress looks Vivienne square in the eyes. Something is different about her demeanor as she now speaks.

"I objected to the surrender. I objected to retreating into the Sidhe. You refer to this as my world. If it is, it's because I stayed."

"Perhaps that is what you're here to learn."

by **Vivienne Chinnoir** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:44 pm

"Those who remain wish to continue to do so. The barrier is becoming weak and they wish to know why and how to keep it from being sundered. They said I will not return until I have proven myself worthy." She lowered her eyes and bowed her head. "Mother objected, they forbade her from touching the shores. She told me to learn."

by **Theresa McMasters** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:58 pm

Theresa seemed a little taken aback by Sam's change in demeanor. "Umm... I can leave if this is a private thing. Yeah, that's probably a good idea," she said, sounding mostly like she was talking to herself as she back away slowly.

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