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Who: Raine Sage and YOU
Where: Up on the Island
When: May 23rd
Style: Starting in Action 'cause lazy. Will follow though.
Status: Open.

[ The half-elven Professor had put to rest researching for the day. While she hates to admit it she's been distracted. While yes, she can still read and take notes her mind isn't completely focused on her work and thus it rather displeases her. It wasn't often when she wasn't able to concentrate.

She's walking along the beach on the island. She's in the sand, just far enough away from the water to that it doesn't touch her. Just barely. Ever since arriving in Vatheon Raine has known that she needed to get over her fear of water. At least, enough to where she can go down to the bubble. At first, it seemed all right for her to stay up on the island and allow Zelos and others to come and bring her supplies. However, recent events have told her that she can't allow that to happen much longer. Since the event of Zelos' death she's been slowly progressing.

It wasn't enough.

Raine can only get into the elevator and down to Vatheon before feeling ill. Considering the distance to the Coral she probably wouldn't fully make it there and back without assistance. In all honestly, at this point in time she might be able to make it to the coral, but even with the coral helping those who feel ill it wouldn't last long. She would have to walk back to the island after all.

At this state Raine can't really do anything to help others. She can't go and visit and check on her students or anyone else that she might be acquainted with and... she hates it. While she enjoys the tranquility on the island just sitting around while those she knows are in trouble frustrates her.

However, it wasn't the only thing that was frustrating her. Not only can she do much to help but there are those who are pushing her. While getting a little push is all right there is only so much that she can do at a time. She can't just get over it and rush down into the bubble. She reacts. And it's not a good reaction.

Raine releases a small sigh before turning and looking at the sea. Water can be beautiful but the thought of past events scare her. Even if she doesn't look like it does eventually her body reacts and she started to feel green. But if she were to get anywhere here in Vatheon she needs to conquer that. At least enough to get from building to building.

She glances at the waves as they crash onto the shore and end just a few inches before where she is currently standing. Perhaps she is thinking about this the wrong way. Going down into the bubble where water is surrounding her was a big step considering the circumstances. There are other options than just taking a big step.

Once more look at the sea.

... Maybe she should learn how to swim.

For as long as she can remember she's been avoiding bodies of water and only sticking to places where it's really shallow and she can clean herself in. But it's an idea. Get used to the water on the surface and eventually she can get used to being underwater.

She chuckles softly to herself. Well, she's managed to bring herself up to not feeling ill from looking at the sea. Maybe the next step is inserting herself into the body of water.

However, she would need someone there. Trying to learn how to swim by herself would be a reckless move.

Another soft sigh before proceeding down the beach as she continues to ponder. Feel free to come and speak to her. ]

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[Mitsuhide considers it fair to his beloved Lapras, Miyuki, that she gets an opportunity to swim every day.]

[Which is why he is currently walking on the beach. Just a short distance away, gliding across the water, is the pokemon herself. She looks like she is enjoying herself a great deal, though every so often she looks over to her master as if to check he is still there. Mitsuhide smiles at her every time, expression gentle and reassuring.]

[Eventually he walks along the stretch of shore that the Professor is occupying.]

[The samurai bows his head in greeting when he spots and passes Raine, only stopping when he sees her expression. Hmm... it is best to check and make sure she is okay. Mitsuhide could not forgive himself, if he simply abandoned someone in any kind of distress.]

Forgive me, my Lady... I hope I have not interrupted your alone time?

[Out on the water, Miyuki stops swimming and watches.]

[ Having been deep in though Raine didn't catch notice of the creature in the sea. Even if she did she would only be able to admire from the distance after all. She can't swim and at this point could barely even put her feet into the water before she started to feel ill.

When she had glanced up she noticed the samurai on the shore. It was a nice day so seeing someone else wasn't a surprise here. She hadn't planned on saying much to the fellow until he spoke up.

She stops walking and shakes her head in response. ]

Not at all.

[ Talking to someone might serve as a good distraction. It seems rather interesting, especially with his clothing. Since arriving here in Vatheon she's allowed herself to open up a little to learn about others' worlds and cultures. ]

It is a peaceful day after all. It isn't a surprised that I am not the only one walking along the shoreline.

[This week? Perfect beach weather. For once, Cielo isn't going up with the intention to fly. Today, he just wants to sit on the beach a bit, maybe look for some seashells. It's warm, peaceful, and he can think about those strange, fanciful, and very real seeming mystery memories of being on the beach with his comrades.

It's almost too warm and too peaceful, because his eyelids start to droop a bit and he's on the verge of falling asleep right there in the sand. But he spots Raine at the last second and wakes right back up. He gets up and approaches her.]

Hello.

[ The Professor had simply been walking down the shoreline and pondering to herself what she needs to do before Cielo has approached her. She stops in her footsteps and looked at him. He... certainly looked like an interesting fellow. She's been intrigued by everyone she's met so far and it doesn't look like he'll be an exception to that. ]

Greetings. Are you also out enjoying the weather?

[ Though it wasn't Raine's initial purpose it was a nice day out. ]

[People stared at him all the time for various reasons, so Cielo doesn't mind being stared at.]

Ja, it's hot and sunny today.

[Unlike the eternal rain of the Junkyard.]

I was thinking about going swimming or flying, but just being here on the beach is nice too.

[ Raine nods her head in agreement at the weather. It's hot and sunny, but it's not unbearable. Always a good thing. ]

I'm not a fan of swimming myself. [ However ] You have the ability of flight?

[Talk about flying? Yes, let's talk about flying.]

Ja. Wanna see?

[ Talking about flying is so much better than that she was thinking about! ]

Certainly! I would be delighted to see you take flight.

[Excellent, excellent! He likes showing off when it comes to flying. The tattoo on his right leg starts glowing blue but then, he stops and it fades.]

Oh, right, I just wanna say don't be scared, ja?

[BACK TO BUSINESS. The tattoo glows again and his body changes to his demon form. Cielo hops off the ground, hovering upright in the air before doing a little backflip.

He holds off on roaring though.]

[ Raine crosses her arms and smiles lightly ]

Do not worry about me. I'll be all right.

[ She than watches the transformation. This would be the second time she has seen a transformation as such since arriving upon this world. It's a bit curious as to whether they are not from the same world or not. However, she'll refrain on asking about that and comment on something else instead. ]

Absolutely fantastic! So you can transform into another sort of creature, in which that form can take flight!

[He's glad she's not scared. People tend to have one of two reactions to Dyaus, and Raine has the one he likes. The one where they freak out and scream and stuff is the unfun one. The teeth aren't that scary!]

That's about right.

[She reminds him of Shinra, and he stays in place so she can get a better look if she wants.]

[ After the many types of monsters that Raine have seen back home she isn't too surprised. And thanks to seeing someone else transform into one she's even less surprised by it as well. That, and she enjoys learning about more other types of races.

She moves forward and start getting a better look at him. ]

Would it be all right if I asked you a few questions?

Oh, sure sure, go right ahead.

[He lands, clawed toes touching down on the sand. If she wants him to fly again, he'd gladly do so.]

I might not be able to answer everything, but I'll do my best, ja?

[ Raine nods her head. Understandable. Not everyone has been able to answer every question that she has asked thus far. ]

This form is a demon form, is it not? What sort of powers does it possess that your other form does not.

Oh, you know about demons?

[He's surprised at that. He usually has to explain.]

I can use magic like this. I'm also much stronger and can smell and hear much better too.

[After being stuck in the bubble for a few months now, Urchin had realized something. There was not much to do.

Well...okay, there wasn't much to do that he understood. The only thing that was familiar was all the fish swimming around him. After a while though it was too much to look out at the water and not be able to actually go in it.

Which was why he was walking along the beach now, carefully picking his way across the sandy shore. He'd stop several times to look at something new or to poke at the water with his toes. Urchin heard the sigh and glanced up. He stopped moving, not to sure if he should approach the girl or not.

Humans ere still something to be wary of...even if around here it was pretty hard to tell if someone was even human to begin with...]

Uhm...are you alright?

[ Raine was deep in her own thoughts while she continued down the beach. She was pondering upon several things after her thoughts of trying to get used to the water and, even perhaps, learning how to swim. The big question, such as always, was how was she going to do so. It's much easier said than done if she feels ill upon looking at big bodies of water.

But, at least she's gotten used to seeing the body of water surrounding the island that she doesn't instantly feel ill upon seeing it. Still, it's not good for her to be looking out for long periods of time.

Upon hearing someone ask a question she looks up and notices the blonde boy in front of her. She smiles calmly. While she rarely trusts anyone upon first encounter it was slightly easier to do so with those who are younger. Slightly. ]

Ah. I'm just pondering about an idea. But, otherwise, I am all right.

Oh.

[He grins a little before looking out over the waves. He turns back to Raine pretty fast though, it was still surreal to see the ocean from the other side.]

Ponderin' what? If it's a way off of this place then I can save you a lot of thinking.

There's no way off.

[ Raine looks back out at the ocean for a moment before shaking her head ]

Yes. I am fully aware. Until the Lamufao decides to take us home we are to stay here in Vatheon. I was pondering about something else.

[ There was a small pause before she continues ]

I was wondering if perhaps I should learn how to swim.

[He looks surprised for a moment at the idea. Then he remembers.]

Oh yeah, humans can't swim.

It might be a good idea, in case something happens to the bubble.

[He scratches his head a second before shrugging.]

I could show ya. It's just like how I used to swim....well, except with two fins instead of one.

[ She's actually a half-elf but... she refrains from commenting. It doesn't quite matter in this conversation. ]

Many learn how to swim but due to an incident when I was younger I never learned.

[ She then proceeds to smile lightly at him ]

Ah yes. Well... I would certainly enjoy your assistance. However, you will have to be quiet patient with me.

[He wouldn't know what an elf was anyways.]

What happened?

[Forgive his bluntness, he's barely learning the idea of manners.]

Eh it's alright. I don't mind having to wait or anything. Not like there's anything I've gotta hurry to do.

[ Hmm.... someone needs to teach this kid some manners. However, if he was offering to assist her in swimming she might as well. ]

... An accident with the sea. It had left me not very fond of water.

[ It was more than that, but perhaps enough for him to understand. ]

I will first.. have to get used to the water. If I can do that then it would be difficult to learn how to swim.

[Manners are over rated! And kinda useless sometimes!]

Oh. Guess that makes sense?

[He nods before grinning brightly.]

Well. It's not so hard to get used to the water. Uhm...oh, here try this!

[He moves towards the edge of the water, standing just short of the waves hitting his toes.]

Just sorta stand here and let the tide come in. It won't hurt ya and if it makes you feel weird you can just take a step back.

[ But there are times when they are quite useful as well! ]

Ah..

[ She watches as he walks over to the edge and allow his toes to get wet by the water. Already she feels ill on the idea of doing so but she knew that she needed to get used to water and that was a small enough first step. Slowly, she slips her feet out of her shoes and proceeds to stand next to him. ]

A-All right... !

[ As the waves hit her toes she froze for a second before quickly taking a step back. WELP. This is going to be fun. ]

[Urchin grins.]

Hey you let the water touch ya. That's gotta mean something right? Now you just have to work on letting it hit you longer.

[He stayed where he was, he really wanted to just jump into the water but he knew it wasn't fun for others to show off. So he just wiggled his toes in the sand.

Something he would probably never get used to.]

Count to ten then try it again.

[ Raine smiles slightly at his comment. ]

... Yes. Small progress is better than not progress at all, correct?

[ She then nods her head before slowly counting to ten. Once doing so she slowly steps forward and allows the water to hit her again. It... still sent a chill from her spine but she held her feet there a little long than the previous try before pulling back. ]

Exactly.

[He watches her again and figures this might take a bit. So he plops down on the ground watching the waves come and go.]

Hey that was longer. I think you'll be fine; just gotta stay stubborn about it.

[ Raine took a deep breath to relax herself. She was starting to react to the water but, on the up-side, the reaction time took longer to happen. This needless to say has Raine's approval. ]

Yes. I'm not the sort who would stay stubborn about these sort of things. However, I'll do my best as this is important for me to learn and handle.

Just don't push it or you might end up worse then before.

[He laid down on the sand, playing with the sand idly. He had no other plans so...he didn't mind sticking around to make sure nothing weird happened.]

Kinda stinks that this place didn't give you much choice, huh?

Yes, I understand. It is a lesson that I often each my students.

[ She takes another step back to give herself some space between herself and the water for a time being. There was progress. Slow progress but progress regardless. ]

I feel inclined to agree. If Vatheon did not reside underwater I would enjoy my visit far more than I have so far.

[He perks up a little at the new information.]

You're a teacher?

[He'd never met one of those before. That's probably why she seemed so...calm. Or well at least when she was away from the water.]

[ The Professor nods her head ]

Yes. Back home I was known as The Professor. I taught several students in a small village named Iselia.

[ Walter has ceased to care much for the waters up here; the sea of Vatheon and the sea of Melfes are two completely different entities, and he can feel that without touching the tides. However, after the aggravating events of the month, he finds that he needs to get away from the city undersea for the time being, if just for the day.

So there he is, proceeding down the beach himself from the other end. He doesn't get any closer to the water than that. Walter stops when he sees the approaching woman. Despite the unnecessary staring, he doesn't say anything. ]

[ Raine couldn't help but notice the staring as she proceeded to walk. Certainly this fellow needs to be taught some manners but she wasn't much in a place to be doing so. In a school setting perhaps, but not in an environment in which others don't have to listen to her. However, it doesn't stop her from making one comment as she got close enough for him to hear. ]

It's quite rude to stare at others.

[ It's something Walter has admittedly never been too good at comprehending, if only for the seeming contradictory nature of it. If it's rude to stare at others, how come it's proper to look them in the eye? Isn't that the same as staring if they have to do it long enough?

No matter. In response to her words and his lack of desire to really strike conversation, he averts his gaze to the tides. No word of apology whatsoever. ]

[ It's simply a matter of communication. If you are speaking to them then it is proper to look at them while you speak. However, if you are not initiating a conversation with them it's rather rude to just stare at them. What they are doing is none of one's business unless you wish to participate or speak to them after all. That if, of course, unless they want you to stare at them. That was currently not the case here.

As his gaze shifts from her to the sea Raine found herself following his gaze over to the sea herself. She can tell that he seem to want to have a conversation and frankly that was fine with Raine. She wasn't up to speaking with someone who strikes to be rude after all. She pauses from her walk and continued to look for a bit before sighing. This place was... really difficult for her, that's for certain. ]

[ By now, he would have expected her to have moved on. But she hasn't, and he glances at the woman with the slightest furrowing of his brows. Finally, he throws out in his usual low voice -- ]

Why are you here?

[ Raine doesn't look at the other when he asked his question. Instead she simply glanced off to the other side. ]

The beach is a tranquil place where one can gather their thoughts. That is why I am here.

[ Ordinarily, perhaps, he would agree even if only in his mind. However, with this sea . . . ]

It lacks life. There's nothing tranquil about that.

[ ... hm. That reply was a bit... intriguing ]

I don't suppose you'll proceed to go into more detail on you mean by such.

What detail do you need? It's lifeless.

[And for him, that's that. In the back of his mind, he considers it fitting how a non-Ferines would find peace in something so dead.]

That is all I need if that is all you feel it needs. I do agree that this beach does seem to lack other lifeforms such as ourselves. However, I'm not too certain that it is the only thing you are speaking of.

. . . it's enough. [No sense in telling her more. And that's all he has to say as he falls silent again, contemplating walking away at this point.]

Hm. I see. [ She glances back at the ocean again. Now that he mentions it this ocean does seem pretty lifeless. However, she would have to disagree on it's tranquility. Then again... ]

The sea is never quite as tranquil as it seems.

[ This was more musing to herself than anything. Definitely not directing it towards the other person there nope. ]

. . . No.

[ Definitely not. It has so much more vigor and life than people of the land can possibly give it credit. It's peaceful, indeed, but not dead in this sense.

Like here. And that immediately has Walter lose interest, and he begins to march off with nothing more to say. ]

[ Rude. Though the comment wasn't directed at you to begin with. Feel free to start marching off. But before you do that. ]

Your name. If you wish to tell me before leaving.

[ He stops when she asks his name, but no; he does not wish to tell her, because nothing in their short-lived conversation merited this giving of his identity. And he's simply disinterested.

So Walter walks away, quiet. ]

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