Re: Lost and Almost Forgotten
Sorry bout the long wait and short chapter, the next one should be better. I guess you could call this a teaser~
Chapter Seven: How to Eat Fried Tarus
Most people think that the Professors of Windurst are simply retired ministers mages who were awarded a title and a manor house for what they did in their prime. All they seem to do is hang around Windurst Walls and show off the name hung over the door of their manor. However, the truth couldn’t be more different. A Professor of Windurst is hired by the Star Sibyl herself, and they are payed regularly by the Federation. They are being payed to continue magical research, and how much they are payed depends on how much they research and periodically discover.
Shantotto was one of those Professors, and as of late she does two things during the day: harass those who cross her path, and experiment with new types of spells. She has made many discoveries in the past, such as a spell that can actually recover mana, and an enfeebling spell for paladins (apparently she pitied them for being such “horrible mage-warrior crossoversâ€).
With all of her past and current discoveries, her pay has increased substantially. Given the fact that she has no living relatives or family, this pay simply goes to some sort of high security safe she developed. She mostly spends her money on supplies for her experiments and (periodically) new clothing. She simply had no other way to spend it all, and she did not want to refuse to be payed.
However, when Chykisasa was around she actually felt that money was going to use. She bought clothing, books, and new foods for her many a time. Chykisasa was almost overwhelmed by the gifts, but soon understood that she was only trying to not be wasteful (however, given all the food she bought a few times that was questionable).
So, it should be no surprise that the first thing Chykisasa got settled into her manor again that she went shopping. Chykisasa told her she wasn’t quite ready to go out in daylight yet, so Shantotto quickly went out to Windurst to get more food and new clothing. However, this was not before she tried to convince Chykisasa to come with her.
“Come on, Chyki, why don’t you come along? I don’t see anything that could go wrong. Most everyone thinks you are dead, so don’t worry your pretty head,†she said, trying to goad her into coming out of her shell once more. Chykisasa merely shook her head, and wrote on a piece of paper. Shantotto sighed and leaned over the table to see, resting her elbows in the wood.
“That’s the point, when they find out I’m not dead I’ll get five times as much attention as before.â€
Shantotto groaned, “They’re going to find out someday, and you cannot prevent it in any way,â€
“I know, I know, just not yet.â€
Shantotto sighed again and picked herself up off the table. “I suppose you can wait a little while more. How do you not get bored?†she asked, giving her a queer eye. Chykisasa simply smiled and shrugged. Shantotto walked over and hugged Chykisasa with one arm, “I need more food and such now that you’ve returned. I’m going shopping, while I’m gone don’t destroy half of Windurst!†she said. And with that, she grabbed a fairly large basket (compared to the rest of her body) from behind the table and headed to the door. Chykisasa smiled, and saluted her in Windurstian fashion.
Shantotto went to Windurst Waters to buy some food and ingredients from Timbre Timbers and the Cultarian’s guild, and then proceeded to walk down to Port Windurst to see what the equipment shop had. She felt a few odd stares from other people around her, but ignored them, as usual. She was used to getting some attention whenever she walked around Windurst, and enjoyed every moment of it.
As Shantotto past the Orastery, Ajido-Marujido spotted her from the top of the stairs that lead to the deck of the academy. He was just about to call out to her when he heard a horrible explosion from behind him.
“What the...?†he asked himself, turning around on heel. The first thing he saw was a very pale student, who’s eyes were the size of melons, holding his hands over his mouth. Ajido looked over to see what he was gaping at, and saw a Tarutaru girl, who was now pitch black from head to toe, too stunned to even open her eyes.
“Uchi-Buychi!†Ajido yelled, as he stormed over to the student. Uchi had dark brown hair, but even darker brown eyes. He was wearing the clothing adventurers know as the tactician magician’s cloak, however, it wqas standard issue at the Orastery. “Just what do you call that?†he yelled, furiously pointing at the blackened student. Uchi was too scared to speak, afraid that this time he would get expelled for sure. “Well!†Ajido asked again, becoming even more angry.
Uchi took his hands off his face long enough to utter, “A mistake.â€
“A mistake. Thataru is all you can call it! If that spell would have been anymore powerful you could have killed Tariri! Just what would it have been then, hmm?†Ajido fumed, making sure his point got across. Uchi simply shook his head and approached the blackened girl.
“I-I...em...uh...†Uchi-Buychi stuttered, as he looked his hands, twiddling his fingers. But before he could get any farther the girl slapped him across the face. Uchi staggered backwards and covered his face, and eventually toppled to the ground.
All Tariri could say was “Hmph!†and with that she ran to the door that lead back into the Orastery. Ajido-Marujido approached Uchi, and looked at him for a moment. He was still clutching his face, and looked up at the minister. Ajido sighed, rolled his eyes, and held out his hand. Uchi looked at it in confusion for a moment, but took it and was swiftly pulled upwards.
“Look, I know this is your first year,†Ajido said quietly, but bluntly, said to the boy. “And that you are nervous, but you are going to have to focus, or you’re going to have to repeat this year. Understood?â€
“Y-yessir,†Uchi-Buychi said with a nod.
“And there will be no crying either, it will get you nothing here. If you can’t hack it, then I suggestaru you leave.†Ajido added, even more quietly than before. “Come back tomorrow and try it again. You’re dismissed for the day. Go on!†he said, pointing to the stairs. Uchi nodded, and walked on.
When Uchi-Buychi got to the bottom of the stairs, he stopped abruptly. In fact, something had stopped him. It was Shantotto, who had heard the whole thing from the bottom of the staircase.
“Professor Shantotto? Whataru...are you doing here?†he asked, trying to erase all traces of his sorrow.
“I overheard your problem, young man. And if you would follow me, I have a plan,†she said mysteriously, as she grabbed the front of his cloak and walked away, pulling him along with her.
“Whoa! Whaty is it! Why do you needy me!†he asked, trying to loosen her grip on him. Shantotto sighed and let go of the boy.
“I know someone who needs a friend, and I know you have some tests scores to mend!†she exclaimed, however quietly enough not to attract attention to herself. “If you want both problems to be solved, come quickly to Windurst Walls!†she continued as she turned around and began to walk away.
“Hey! What are you talking aboutaru? Who is it, and why do you need me in particularly?†he tried to ask as he ran to catch up with her.
Shantotto wheeled around and gave him a stern glare. “Don’t ask questions, I haven’t all day! Are you coming, or will you stay? It looks like Ajido doesn’t want a loser-in-training like you here, so what will it be, my dear?â€
Uchi sighed, “I’ll go, but you have to tell me justy who is this ‘someone who needs a friend’? And how can they helpy me with my lessons?â€
“Ohoho! If that’s all you want then you don’t have to worry. Follow me, and I will tell you the story!â€
Sorry bout the long wait and short chapter, the next one should be better. I guess you could call this a teaser~
Chapter Seven: How to Eat Fried Tarus
Most people think that the Professors of Windurst are simply retired ministers mages who were awarded a title and a manor house for what they did in their prime. All they seem to do is hang around Windurst Walls and show off the name hung over the door of their manor. However, the truth couldn’t be more different. A Professor of Windurst is hired by the Star Sibyl herself, and they are payed regularly by the Federation. They are being payed to continue magical research, and how much they are payed depends on how much they research and periodically discover.
Shantotto was one of those Professors, and as of late she does two things during the day: harass those who cross her path, and experiment with new types of spells. She has made many discoveries in the past, such as a spell that can actually recover mana, and an enfeebling spell for paladins (apparently she pitied them for being such “horrible mage-warrior crossoversâ€).
With all of her past and current discoveries, her pay has increased substantially. Given the fact that she has no living relatives or family, this pay simply goes to some sort of high security safe she developed. She mostly spends her money on supplies for her experiments and (periodically) new clothing. She simply had no other way to spend it all, and she did not want to refuse to be payed.
However, when Chykisasa was around she actually felt that money was going to use. She bought clothing, books, and new foods for her many a time. Chykisasa was almost overwhelmed by the gifts, but soon understood that she was only trying to not be wasteful (however, given all the food she bought a few times that was questionable).
So, it should be no surprise that the first thing Chykisasa got settled into her manor again that she went shopping. Chykisasa told her she wasn’t quite ready to go out in daylight yet, so Shantotto quickly went out to Windurst to get more food and new clothing. However, this was not before she tried to convince Chykisasa to come with her.
“Come on, Chyki, why don’t you come along? I don’t see anything that could go wrong. Most everyone thinks you are dead, so don’t worry your pretty head,†she said, trying to goad her into coming out of her shell once more. Chykisasa merely shook her head, and wrote on a piece of paper. Shantotto sighed and leaned over the table to see, resting her elbows in the wood.
“That’s the point, when they find out I’m not dead I’ll get five times as much attention as before.â€
Shantotto groaned, “They’re going to find out someday, and you cannot prevent it in any way,â€
“I know, I know, just not yet.â€
Shantotto sighed again and picked herself up off the table. “I suppose you can wait a little while more. How do you not get bored?†she asked, giving her a queer eye. Chykisasa simply smiled and shrugged. Shantotto walked over and hugged Chykisasa with one arm, “I need more food and such now that you’ve returned. I’m going shopping, while I’m gone don’t destroy half of Windurst!†she said. And with that, she grabbed a fairly large basket (compared to the rest of her body) from behind the table and headed to the door. Chykisasa smiled, and saluted her in Windurstian fashion.
Shantotto went to Windurst Waters to buy some food and ingredients from Timbre Timbers and the Cultarian’s guild, and then proceeded to walk down to Port Windurst to see what the equipment shop had. She felt a few odd stares from other people around her, but ignored them, as usual. She was used to getting some attention whenever she walked around Windurst, and enjoyed every moment of it.
As Shantotto past the Orastery, Ajido-Marujido spotted her from the top of the stairs that lead to the deck of the academy. He was just about to call out to her when he heard a horrible explosion from behind him.
“What the...?†he asked himself, turning around on heel. The first thing he saw was a very pale student, who’s eyes were the size of melons, holding his hands over his mouth. Ajido looked over to see what he was gaping at, and saw a Tarutaru girl, who was now pitch black from head to toe, too stunned to even open her eyes.
“Uchi-Buychi!†Ajido yelled, as he stormed over to the student. Uchi had dark brown hair, but even darker brown eyes. He was wearing the clothing adventurers know as the tactician magician’s cloak, however, it wqas standard issue at the Orastery. “Just what do you call that?†he yelled, furiously pointing at the blackened student. Uchi was too scared to speak, afraid that this time he would get expelled for sure. “Well!†Ajido asked again, becoming even more angry.
Uchi took his hands off his face long enough to utter, “A mistake.â€
“A mistake. Thataru is all you can call it! If that spell would have been anymore powerful you could have killed Tariri! Just what would it have been then, hmm?†Ajido fumed, making sure his point got across. Uchi simply shook his head and approached the blackened girl.
“I-I...em...uh...†Uchi-Buychi stuttered, as he looked his hands, twiddling his fingers. But before he could get any farther the girl slapped him across the face. Uchi staggered backwards and covered his face, and eventually toppled to the ground.
All Tariri could say was “Hmph!†and with that she ran to the door that lead back into the Orastery. Ajido-Marujido approached Uchi, and looked at him for a moment. He was still clutching his face, and looked up at the minister. Ajido sighed, rolled his eyes, and held out his hand. Uchi looked at it in confusion for a moment, but took it and was swiftly pulled upwards.
“Look, I know this is your first year,†Ajido said quietly, but bluntly, said to the boy. “And that you are nervous, but you are going to have to focus, or you’re going to have to repeat this year. Understood?â€
“Y-yessir,†Uchi-Buychi said with a nod.
“And there will be no crying either, it will get you nothing here. If you can’t hack it, then I suggestaru you leave.†Ajido added, even more quietly than before. “Come back tomorrow and try it again. You’re dismissed for the day. Go on!†he said, pointing to the stairs. Uchi nodded, and walked on.
When Uchi-Buychi got to the bottom of the stairs, he stopped abruptly. In fact, something had stopped him. It was Shantotto, who had heard the whole thing from the bottom of the staircase.
“Professor Shantotto? Whataru...are you doing here?†he asked, trying to erase all traces of his sorrow.
“I overheard your problem, young man. And if you would follow me, I have a plan,†she said mysteriously, as she grabbed the front of his cloak and walked away, pulling him along with her.
“Whoa! Whaty is it! Why do you needy me!†he asked, trying to loosen her grip on him. Shantotto sighed and let go of the boy.
“I know someone who needs a friend, and I know you have some tests scores to mend!†she exclaimed, however quietly enough not to attract attention to herself. “If you want both problems to be solved, come quickly to Windurst Walls!†she continued as she turned around and began to walk away.
“Hey! What are you talking aboutaru? Who is it, and why do you need me in particularly?†he tried to ask as he ran to catch up with her.
Shantotto wheeled around and gave him a stern glare. “Don’t ask questions, I haven’t all day! Are you coming, or will you stay? It looks like Ajido doesn’t want a loser-in-training like you here, so what will it be, my dear?â€
Uchi sighed, “I’ll go, but you have to tell me justy who is this ‘someone who needs a friend’? And how can they helpy me with my lessons?â€
“Ohoho! If that’s all you want then you don’t have to worry. Follow me, and I will tell you the story!â€
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