Topic: Strange Requests

This Dark One

Date: 2007-11-26 03:39 EST
The last place on Rhy?Din you?d find Renna at. She had managed somehow to find the Headmaster?s office ? or rather the direction in any case. The Betrayer had a good nose when it came to tracking people down without so much of an ounce of directional information, but with this particular facility ? her sensory powers became quite dampened. It must have been the layout of the building, or maybe something as basic as defensive wards? Who knows?? Either way, she?s walking blind with just her feeble human eyes to see.

Pushing the questions aside, Renna?s hand ran through her short uncombed mixture of black, white and grey strands of hair, and quickly found herself pouting at just how empty this place was. She turned up way too damn early. Perhaps forcing herself to come here and get this over with early in the morning was a bad idea after all.

Turning a corner; and simply by chance, she found that elusive office. But again, she couldn?t sense or smell anyone about? She hated this place already. Renna was wandering blind. ?Hello?? She stuffed her hands into her buttoned up white lab coat?s pockets, fiddling with her recently acquired and much needed reading glasses in one and a small silver container in the other ? which probably contained alcohol of some description, which was more than likely vodka?

She squinted at the closed door and its blurred image. There's some writing on that door... On goes the reading glasses, ?About bloody time.? Renna DID find the office! Huzzah! Now all she needs to do is find that Headmaster that runs things around here. She only hoped that he was in that office.

She was tempted to just give up and go home now.

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-03 14:52 EST
A cute red-headed elven woman sat behind the desk in the receiving area.

"If you are here to see Headmaster Briarius, go right in. He is holding open office hours right now."

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-03 15:06 EST
"Holy shi-" Renna caught herself just in time. This how confused she was. She couldn't see the female behidn the desk. Either that or she walked past the elf in her daze of debating on running away home. "Thanks..." Muttered, and in she goes.

Announcing her pressence with hands planted firmly upon her hips, and one little exhausted grunt of: "morning."

"I can assume you're the Headmaster of this facility?"

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-03 16:54 EST
Briarius looked up and saw Renna.

"I am. ...and you seem uncomfortable. Let me see what I can do."

Briarius altered the weave of the magick in his office to allow Renna to enjoy all of her senses fully if it was indeed his wards stopping them.

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-03 18:00 EST
"Wards..." She felt them now. "That explains alot." Renna reached up a hand to push through her thick and short unkempt hair. Evidently she took a knife to her own hair judging by the shape of it.

Renna shrugged and slowly moved towards the Headmaster, "This place was kind of hard to find despite its location... Those wards pushed me to use directions, instead of senses. But I'm here now..." Was she talking to herself? Or him directly? Who knows?

"Nice place you got here. Which I suppose brings me to the reason behind my visit. Once I saw an advert in the Oracle... Something about help wanted?"

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-03 21:40 EST
The Headmaster stood

"That is true. We are looking for faculty and staff. What were you thinking of applying for?"

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-04 03:13 EST
"Although I am proficient in Necromancy as it is my natural ability, and Shadow Manipulation magicks, I suppose my survival tactics could be of some use to you. Although I can imagine it is not for the faint hearted. I suppose survival out in the wilderness never is.?

Renna tilted her head off to one side, though kept her eyes square upon the Headmaster. She stifled an embarrassing and nervous cough, ?I may know a thing or two about physical learning? I believe one would call it here Physical Education, P.E.?

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-04 06:34 EST
The Headmaster nodded

"Then please tell me about yourself Mistress..."

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-04 06:50 EST
This is the part Renna feared the most. For a moment she stood on the spot with her eyes glaring downwards towards the floor, pondering her reply. She can't tell him everything about herself, as it would be too long and filled with various detail of blood, death and the rest of it.

Instead? She got to the point.

"You may not know me personally, but you may have heard my name thrown about in certain circles. If you haven't? Then well, I suppose that works to my advantage today." The dark red eyes lifted, and she smiled.

"My name is Renna." The hairs on the back of her neck stood up at the word 'Mistress,' she loved that title. But tried not to smirk too much, "Currently I am living in the Red Dragon Inn and am in need of some kind of work. To be honest this was the last place on my mind, but I ran into someone who talked of the place - and well? I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm currently learning medical skills, as it is quite improbbable for me to use healing magicks effectively."

"Aside from that? All the rest of the detail is abit... Shadey. Not worth mentioning."

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-04 10:18 EST
"Renna? The criminal Renna?"

The Headmaster looked at her with his piercing gaze.

"Perhaps you would care to give me at least one reason to hire a wanted criminal."

His words were not out of malice, but rather curiosity. It took a lot for her to come to a public institution to seek employment. He was going to give her a shot at explaining herself.

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-04 13:54 EST
Criminal? She almost frowned at the word.

"I see you've heard of me." Renna didn't sound all too proud by this fact.

"I understand it'd take you a drop of a hat to say no to my request, and I'd love to make an excuse for all my past crimes so you'd accept it, but I cannot."

"Truthfully? I need the money."

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-04 14:54 EST
The gaze became very intense.

"Your past is your past. We all have them. What I am concerned with is the safety and well being of this Academy's students and staff. Can you promise that you will never ever bring harm to either?"

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-04 15:28 EST
"I can promise you that I won't harm the students, nor your staff. After all, I'd loose my job if I did, wouldn't I?" Renna's lips curled into a sweet yet dangerous little smile, "Don't worry, I promise I won't harm a hair on either."

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-04 16:17 EST
The Headmaster stared at her for some time until his visage broke into a slight smile.

"Congratulations Mistress Renna. You start as soon as you are available. Speak to Mistress Melody outside about paperwork, housing, and have her give you your faculty pin now. The pin will allow you to use your abilities and will suppress the normal wards of the Academy. We have outfitted our Physical and Martial Studies building, but the person we had for that left before we started the program. Do you have any questions?"

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-04 17:11 EST
Renna was partially stunned. She was... Accepted? Well this was a turn for the unexpected...

"Why thank you Headmaster, but I would like a few questions answered before I get this pin of mine. If that's okay with you, of course? I don't want to seem demanding."

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-04 20:47 EST
"Please...what are your questions?"

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-05 05:37 EST
The first question that sprung to mind. "Back when I was wandering far away places, I ran into schools that held after hour clubs, and I was just wondering if this place has such an option for its students? As I wouldn't mind spending my time running or teaching in a few of them. And since I'll also be doing the physical education aspect, is there any sports related competition between other educational facilities?"

Renna was firing off her thoughts. Because she's never truthfully been to education herself. Mostly a self taught perason, she's heard all of this by word of mouth or mentioned in the short novels she reads once every blue moon.

Not to mention keeping her away from the RDI.

"... Also, what do you mean by housing?"

Briarius

Date: 2007-12-05 06:37 EST
The Headmaster smiled...this one was eager.

"We have no ban on extracurricular organizations. If the students want one, I suppose we can facilitate that. We have no sports programs to speak of and The Arcanum Academy is the only school we have made contact with thus far. I suppose if that sort of competition is desired, then we could investigate the permanent portals in RhyDin for other schools.

Housing. All faculty and staff may be housed here on campus. If you have a nicer home, then you may refuse the housing."

This Dark One

Date: 2007-12-05 06:50 EST
"I see... Well in that case, I have no further questions." As he just pretty much answered them all in one swift chop to the back of the neck, "I'll try and not scare the students all too much in that case," an innocent smile offered, "And maybe I'll get some eager little physical nuts that would want an after school activity. I'll see what I can do... And perhaps when the time is right I'll put forward a request for that competition."

Renna bowed her head forward, and then smiled. "And if it is okay for you, I'd rather live out of the campus area. I have my own studies and business wishes to think about."

"Thank you for your help, I'll go talk to this Melody-person. Good day, Headmaster" She's assuming it was that woman that scared the b-jesus out of her earlier. Turning, she made for the door, and closed it softly behind her. She turned to walk to the woman who would have file of the paper work... And mentally groaned.

She hated paper work...