GGaD » (@Marsh) Well, sneaking around a palace is fun!

Marsh · May 7, 2021 15:52:51

Elaine scowled "Well aren't you no fun."

Frances glared at Ruin "Keep your hand off your sword." He growled, pulling Elaine away from the newcomer. Elli just rolled her eyes "I know how to take care of myself Frances."

Echowo · May 7, 2021 15:59:18

Apollo put his hand on Ruin's shoulder and said, "Hey, take it easy now. This is the lady you're going to teach magic."

"Yes, sorry my Lord."

Ruin crossed his arms.

Apollo pointed at Elaine and Frances and said, "How about you guys introduce yourselves?"

Marsh · May 7, 2021 22:59:55

"Introductions?" She sounded kinda confused "Oh well yes, I suppose not everyone knows my name, which is ridiculous if you ask me, but I'm Elaine Valentine. Queen of Edona and Goddess of Luck and Riches. This is Frances Payne, my bodyguard and best friend forever until the end of time!"

Frances just nods, he's a very quiet man.

Echowo · May 8, 2021 06:45:51

Ruin made no reaction other than saying, "I will make sure to memorize your names."

To be honest, Ruin is still tense, his body ridged and his tail still swishing. He has a bit of a monotonous voice now.

"Elaine, would you like to start learning magic now or wait until later?" Apollo asked.

Marsh · May 8, 2021 10:21:47

"Now! Of course I'd like to learn it now!" Elaine exclaimed, paying no mind to Ruin's clear discomfort.

Echowo · May 8, 2021 12:32:46

"My Lord, is this room we are in empty enough to start?" Ruin asked.

"Yep! We summoned you in a pretty empty room."

Ruin nodded, thinking for a moment.

He asked, "Miss Elaine, are you able to sense the presence of other beings?"

Marsh · May 8, 2021 12:49:24

"I mean...I can sense like your existence if that's what you mean? I know you, bird boy, and Fran Fran are here. Is there something else I'm supposed to sense?" Elaine asked, tilting her head a bit.

(She's never gonna call Apollo by his name)

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Echowo · May 8, 2021 15:26:29

"Can you sense how close to you I am? Like, if I got closer, would you be able to tell?"

Marsh · May 8, 2021 15:32:50

"Obviously, I can see you getting closer to me!" She crossed her arms "What kind of question is that."

Echowo · May 8, 2021 15:40:32

"No, I mean without your eyesight, dumbass," Ruin hissed.

"Ruin, don't call her that." Apollo sweat dropped.

"Yes, my Lord."

Marsh · May 8, 2021 16:00:55

"I suppose I could if I focus enough.." Elaine isn't lashing out at Ruin for what he said, the only thing holding her back is that voice in her head telling her it'd be a terrible idea to murder the dude who's gonna teach her magic.

Echowo · May 8, 2021 16:46:59

"Hmph, good enough. First, we going to to see if you can at least create a small flame. Someone blindfold her."

Marsh · May 8, 2021 21:54:08

Frances opened his mouth to protest but was cut off by Elaine “Right...does anyone have anything I can use as a blindfold? Perhaps, Frances can you go fetch me a towel or something? I donno, what do most people use for blindfolds?” She looked around the empty room, hoping something like a blindfold had just manifested out of nowhere somehow.

Echowo · May 8, 2021 22:06:13

Apollo digged around in his bag for a bit before pulling out some cloth.

"Ah, this should work," Apollo said. He went up to Elaine and said, "Turn around so I can tie it."

Marsh · May 8, 2021 22:43:59

Elaine actually snatched the cloth out of Apollo's hand and gave it to Frances "Fran can tie it." It seems no matter how hospitable she is, there's still a hint of paranoia in there somewhere.

Frances obeyed without complaint, working quickly and swiftly. He mumbled something under his breath that made Elaine laugh.

(sometimes I wish I had what elli and fran has, and then I remember their relationship isn't actually as good as I hoped it was)

Echowo · May 8, 2021 22:50:52

When Elaine took the cloth away like she did, Apollo cringed back, a slight flinch. He stepped away, staring at the ground. Perhaps in that moment Elaine's movement had startled him, or perhaps reminded him of something. Apollo started to stare off into space.

Ruin asked, "Is it on her yet?"

(Ope)

Marsh · May 8, 2021 22:54:58

"Mhm, the blindfold is on sir!" She chirped. touching the blindfold "yep, definitely on"

Echowo · May 8, 2021 22:57:49

"Good. First step: relax your body. The more tense you are, the weaker and more erratic the flame will be, and your focus will end up all in your muscles rather than your mind."

Marsh · May 8, 2021 23:19:04

"Ok," Elaine took a deep breath and tried to relax, steady breathing and calming thoughts. Slowly her body relaxed, all the tenseness was gone and she let out a little yawn.

Echowo · May 9, 2021 07:28:46

"Next, clear your mind of everything else."

Marsh · May 9, 2021 17:51:13

"Mhm." Elaine nodded, trying to do just that.

Echowo · May 9, 2021 17:55:07

"Now, we are going to create the flame in between your palms. Focus on the heat in your body, imagine it all going to your hands. Focus on that heat, and then try to move it into the air between your hands. Imagine a delicate flame, the flame that brings life and warmth. Imagine the warmth in the air from the flame, bring all the warmth in between your hands."

Marsh · May 10, 2021 00:33:34

“Right...” she murmured, trying to follow Ruins words. She tried to do as he said but it was surprisingly hard.

Echowo · May 10, 2021 05:47:35

"Bring some of your body's energy into it, some of your life source. Flames are alive, moving, and warm. Make sure to keep your body relaxed; take deep and slow breaths."

Marsh · May 10, 2021 11:49:06

Her eyebrows scrunched together as she concentrated, which was the exact opposite of relaxing her body. Elaine was getting more and more frustrated by the second.

Echowo · May 10, 2021 11:55:17

"Hey, what did I say? Calm down or you won't be able to make a flame. Take a deep breath, slowly. If you give up so easily, do you think you will get better? I hope not, that's terrible thinking," Ruin scolded. "Relax your muscles."

It's a wonder of how Ruin is able to tell how Marsh is reacting since he's blind.

Marsh · May 10, 2021 12:23:02

Ok, ok breath Elaine, breath she chanted to herself, trying to calm herself down. The darkness from wearing the blindfold isn't really helping but what is helping is Frances silently resting his hand against the small of her back. She relaxed a lot more, almost leaning into him as she tries to concentrate the heat into her hands the way Ruin told her to.

Echowo · May 10, 2021 14:18:29

Apollo left the room quietly.

Ruin focused on his ability to sense magic, trying to sense if Elaine was close to creating a flame. He walked around her and Frances a bit.

Marsh · May 10, 2021 15:02:56

Thankfully luck was on her side and by some kind of miracle a few sparks began to form hands, soon erupting into a small flame.

Echowo · May 10, 2021 15:13:10

"Good, now hold it steady. Hold it as long as you can, but don't overexert yourself. Can you feel it's heat? Make sure you keep it calm and controlled, as you should be yourself."