Previously in Fate/Regalia...
Kimon no Kazu
Location: Half-Blood Dormitories
Time: 12:45 - School Day
Day: April 1st
................
I can't believe this.
To be honest, something as ridiculously lucky as this does not happen. It is simply impossible in this world that is filled with miracles that simply die out, never getting fulfilled. In this world that is filled with innumerable dreams and hopes, achieving something like this is simply impossible. It should be impossible. And yet.....yet.....I am staring right into her eyes.
The girl that used to stay by my side for so many years.
"......Sen...................pai..........?"
Her question is almost too weak to be coming out of her mouth. That mouth only spouted strong, hot-headed words from what I remember. But now, the strength of that single word is so frail, even the slightest wind would have swept it away.
......But I heard that question. So, it's my duty to answer it.
"Yeah. It's me."
Slowly, slowly, Tatsumi begins walking towards me. Her posture is almost powerless, and she tries her best to keep her gaze in me. And as she walks, she repeats her question, over and over again.
".........Sen....pai.....?"
"Yeah. It's me."
Those steps take her even closer.
".......Senpai.....?"
"Yeah. It's me."
She hasn't changed a bit during these few years, yet she looks so grown-up right now. To be honest, I'm not even sure what is the feeling that is welling up inside me during this moment.
"......Senpai?"
"Yeah. It's me."
Now Tatsumi is standing right before me, hanging her head, as if she was unable to look at me any longer. Her hands had been glenched into fists, and I wouldn't be surprised if she attacked me all of a sudden. However, instead of that, her mouth just keeps repeating that one question.
"Senpai?"
"Yeah. It's me."
What was in those words? Tatsumi's head jolts up, and her teary eyes look straight at me. Her impassive face has now turned into a expression of pure joy, and her smile is almost too brilliant for me to even look at. Before I even know it, I've been caught in a some strange kind of a mixture between a hug and a wrestling-hold, which is made even stranger by the fact of how much shorter Tatsumi is compared to me. However, I do not even try to resist. I know that right now, I don't even have the strength to move from this spot. That is the only the reason I allow her to get so close to me like this.
Yes, the only reason.
"Senpai! Senpai! Senpai! Senpai!" she keeps yelling, her shouts getting louder and louder each time her mouth opens. I give Tatsumi a bit of a troubled look.
"Look, you're going to bother people living here if you keep shout-"
"Senpai!" she roars straight at my face, shutting me up by drowning my words with her own voice. After achieving that victory, she continues to nuzzle against my chest.
"I-idiot! Stop it! What are you----- If someone were to come here, what do you think this wo-"
"Senpai!!!" her deafening shout once again overpowers my own voice. And after getting me silent again, she continues like nothing had happened.
Damnit. Just how long have been standing like this? I mean, really, if someone were to come here, this would......aaahhh, mou!
I try to wiggle my way out of the hold.
"Tatsumi, that's enough! We can't-"
"SENPAI!!!"
That shout must have been heard in the other end of OLYMPUS. And, as she noticed my plans of escape, Tatsumi tightened her hug around me. But now, instead of seeing so cheery as she did before, she's simply leaning her forehead against my chest. And as I'm about to ask her what's wrong, she finally speaks something else than the single word she's been repeating up till now.
"......I've been waiting for you. All this time, I've been.....waiting for you. To see you come back, and to hear you say those words.....those words...."
Ah, that's right.
-------------- Tatsumi always insisted of one very specific "ritual" whenever I went somewhere. So, this time too, I guess I'll have to say......
I raise my gaze, and meet Tatsumi's hazel eyes.
"Tatsumi. I'm home."
And I am answered with a smile more brilliant than I've ever seen.
"Yeah! Welcome back, Senpai!"
Location: Dead Apostle Dormitories
Time: 10:54 - School Day
Day: April 1st
"Well, I am glad to hear that, young lady. As the one who oversees this place, finding out that our newest residents find this design to their liking is always a joy", a voice came from right next to Rebecca, from her blind spot.“I suppose it is rather, homey hmhmhm.”
There stood a man with blonde hair and blue eyes, dressed in a regal-like way that was unique to only him in this dormitory area. Jacques de Florence was leaning to his walking stick, his eyes resting at Rebecca, as if judging what kind of a person she was. Then, as if remembering something, Jacques did a half-bow, half-kneeling before Rebecca, and took her hand.
"Oh, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. Mi chiamo Jacques de Florence, the Dorm Head of the Dead Apostle faction."
Jacques planted a kiss on Rebecca's hand, greeting her as if they had been in a court of an old regal lord or something.
"At your service, Signorina...?"
Time: 12:52 - School Day
Day: April 1st
"Hmm...yes, yes I suppose I would. I have a few things I feel I should catch up on, and preparing my room for my new life here may prove more daunting than I had originally hoped. If you would be so kind, Mr. Florence, you know of where it is?"
"Of course I know", Jacques chuckled, and then nodded towards one door nearby. "In fact, as I'm the one who assigned you that room, I think I'm the only one who knows it. How about we discuss the rest of this in my office?"
After that, Jacques led Hakan to the nearby door, and nonchalantly opened it with his walking stick. However, instead of the ground-level floor it was most likely supposed to lead to, it led to a rather fancy, and bit of a dark, room that had to be Jacques's own. And, judging by the view from the window, it had to be on the top of the tallest tower in the dorm area.
"Ah, here it is", Jacques said, as his shadow handed him an ancient looking key, which he proceeded to give to Hakan. "Your room is in the westernmost castle, third floor, room number 3. In other words, castle #3, floor #3, and room #3. 333. I guess that should be easy enough to remember."
When Jacques said that and laughed, behind his eyes, there seemed to be some other kind of dark amusement than towards the said thing. It was as if there had been a joke that only he got, and the joke itself would be.......very morbid.
Location: Clock Tower Dormitories - Entrance
Time: 10:38 - School Day
Day: April 1st
The big, heavy doors of the Clock Tower dormitories opened surprisingly easily. It was if someone had been taken good care of them, oiling them so that they wouldn't squek and get stuck during the heavy usage. But, even if the doors worked well, it didn't help the fact if someone was standing just behind that door.
"Wh-Ouch!" a loud yell, and then the sound of someone falling to the floor.
The lobby of the dormitory was almost like a carbon coby of the lobbies in the dormitories of those fancy private schools in Britain. The only difference was the size, which was far bigger, thanks to the big size of the actual building. Yet everything was there. A lobby resting area with a television and a very elaborate fireplace, carpets that had the fragrance of time and history in them, a huge Grandfather Clock in the corner, and a large, wooden table used by the receptionist, just next to the two, large staircases that would take the students to the upper floors.
However, disregarding all of that.....there was also one oddity. That was, the girl lying on the ground, after getting hit by the door.
She had blonde hair and green eyes, and didn't look all that old. The uniform she wore seemed to be a strange, black variant of the typical uniform worn by the students of Athena Academy. If one had to say, this uniform seemed more...."western" version of the uniform in question. Nevertheless, the girl was lying there, spread out on the floor, with a big red spot on her forehead, where the door had hit her. And her panties were completely visible. White, with red stripes.
Slowly, cursing under her breath, the girl opened her eyes. She stared at Luis for a moment, as if not sure what was going on. However, after about 15 seconds or so, she seemed to realize in what kind of position she was in.
Surprisingly fast, she moved to cover the part that had been exposed.
"Y-y-y-y-y-y-you.....you saw them, didn't you.....?" the girl asked, her voice either trembling from held-back tears or anger.
Time: 14:45 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Hearing the question, a young, refined-looking man turned around. Judging from his face, he could have been a first-year student, but there was an aura of experience and regality around him that made him seem older. Nevertheless, the eyes behind the glasses he wore showed no negative feelings, and made him seem a very trusthworthy and a fair person. This image was strengthened even further by his well-kept, blonde hair."Excuse me, do you know where the Head Dorm or her advisor is?"
"If you are looking for Miss Roselia, she can be found in her office, at the top of the tower. Miss McKenzie, the Advisor, on the other hand....hmm, I wonder where she went? She was here about a hour ago, but I heard something happened with another new student, and I haven't seen her ever since...." the young man trailed off, scratching his chin. After few seconds, he realized he had stopped talking, and coughed once, concentrating back to Drake. "My apologies. Allow me to introduce myself: Herbert Dunhaillem. Second year student, and the club president of the Drama Club in Athena Academy; At your service."
He offered his hand for Drake to shake.
Location: Athena Academy, 3rd Floor, Cafeteria
Time: 11:25 - School Day
Day: April 1st
"If you can call this really being a Master, then yes..." Vielyna von Einzbern gave a dramatic sigh, and poked the food on her plate with her fork in a slightly pissed off way. "I mean, that Caster pretty much just does whatever she wants, never listening to me. She's the type of a woman who thinks they know everything, but actually, she's just being-""Caster? With all due respect, but does this mean you are a Master, Miss von Einzbern?"
"Master, I wish you'd stop badmouthing me in the company of others."
There was a strange sound, and someone seemed to materialize in front of Juliana and Vielyna from out of nowhere. It was a tall woman with raven-black hair and a elegant dress that clearly left the clothes Vielyna and Juliana wore in shame. From one look at her face one could tell that this was a prideful woman, and her elegant posture reinforced that image.
"If you want that, I'd suggest you'd stop fooling around, and do as you're told", Vielyna replied, frowning at Caster. Hearing those words, Caster herself seemed to be slightly offended, and puffed her cheeks.
"F-Fooling around? Allow me to tell you, Master, that I have done nothing but information gathering today. In other words-"
"You've been flirting with boys all day?"
There was a long, awkward silence, and for some reason, Caster refused to meet her Master's eyes.
Location: Athena Academy, Third Floor, Student Council
Time: 11:41 - School Day
Day: April 1st
The girl shook her head."Indeed, you are most astute in your guess.I am Firo. Firo Prochainezo, from the Sea of Estray. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. And, as you already assumed, I am a new student who is looking to know a little bit more about the Student Council. Though... looking from the state of things, this seems not to be the best time for that. Would you like me to come back later?"
"No, no, it's alright......we've just been hit with a bit of a hard times from the moment the new semester is starting. First of all, there were two Servants duking it out in the Library early this morning.....in broad daylight! That damn Pop Kim has managed to already hospitalize two new students, and as usual, we can do nothing about it since her father is one of the top sponsors of OLYMPUS. The Enforcers are like an ant-nest that's been attacked because of some certain magus that was let in today, and, of course, the Demon Hunter Organization is really not happy with us at the moment, since we let the final living member from the Kimon village in OLYMPUS. You could say that it's a bit of a busy day......", she said, sighing heavily. However, after that, she perked up and took a professional smile.
"However, enough about my problems. Allow me to introduce myself, Prochainezo-san. My name is Ouji. Ouji Misaya. The Student Council President of Athena Academy", she said, and gave Firo a bow.
"You said you were interested in the Student Council? Now, I'm going to ask you a question at the very start: Do you have any experience at this kind of work? Or, do you have any special abilities that might help you in this sort of work? As you can probably understand, we are always in need of people with either of those two requirements, though, we don't turn away "normal people" either, as long as they are hard-working, and do not care if they have to sacrifice their free time in order to keep this school up-and-running."
Location: Fujou Dorms.
Time: 12:21 – School Day
Day: April 1st
"O-Oh, yes! He is very polite and devoted. You are very lucky to have someone like him by your side, Suzuka-hime. I can't say I'm not a little bit jealous, hehe. I met lots of people! First, that funny flight attendant, the one with a big 'Wahahaha' laugh! Ummm, then, then there is Walker-san. He is fun to tease and he seems brought back from the 80's! Later, I met a girl called Mei in the Auditorium. She seems nice. But she was with Drake the entire time after the flight. I bet they'll become close in no time. And, and..."
As Rei kept talking, a smile appeared on Fujou Suzuka's face. It was clear that she enjoyed hearing what Rei's first day had been, and judging from Suzuka-hime's character, it was clear that it would been so for everyone. The mother-like aura around her was something most likely made everyone relaxed when they were with her, and thus, she had most likely hear tales like this many times today, already. Yet, nevertheless, she looked earnestly interested in Rei's individual story, and even laughed gently at few points.
"Ah! Here it is, Suzuka-hime! The key and the papers!" Shiranui finally emerged with the things she had been looking for, and brought them to Suzuka.
The dorm head, while still listening to Rei, gave a quick "glance" at the paper. In other words, she let her fingertips run over the braille text that had been written there. Then she focused her attention back at Rei.
"...I'm glad that you have found so many interestings things here in OLYMPUS during your first day. Some Fujous find it very hard to adapt to this kind of enviroment, as they have to socialize every day with people who possess something they lack. Thus, it makes me relieved to know that there are people like you too, Rei-san", Suzuka-hime said with a gentle voice, before placing the key on her hand.
"Speaking of people who we Fujous find hard to socialize with.............." Shiranui suddenly spoke with a voice that was a bit unfitting for the gentle atmosphere up till now. "It seems that they did let him become a student here. I saw him today at the school. The Lion of Kimon..."
The silence that fell after that sentence was a different from the soothing silence that had filled the room before. In a bad way.
"......That is troubling news. What worries me the most is how Mana-chan will react to the fact....." Suzuka-hime said, sounding rather troubled.
Location: Taima dormitory, building G5
Time: 15:02 - Afternoon
Day: April 1st
Kimiko looked at Zero as he talked to her.......and completely ignored everything that was said. After Zero had finished, she simply brushed past Zero, and headed towards the kitchen. When she arrived there, Shizuku looked at the smaller girl with a surprised expression, while Juu Kimiko waved her hand in a bit of an exaggerated manner to the other girl."Ah, welcome, miss Kimiko-san. I am glad to see you again, aha! are you here for our tour, or would you like some something to eat? We just prepared a snack if you are hungry!"
"K-Kimiko-chan? What are you.....doing here?"
Juu Kimiko glanced at the food that had been put to the table already, and then nodded towards it.
And then something unthinkable happened.
".............Hungry."
Juu Kimiko talked. Her voice was one that fit surprisingly well for her small frame, and yet..........It felt very, very strange to hear her talking suddenly like that. Shizuku, however, did not seem to be surprised at all.
"T-there's enough for you...too. Just sit there, I'll put a plate f-for you too....
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Drake Walker
Location: Clock Tower dorms
Time: 14:46 - School Day
Day: April 3rd
"If you are looking for Miss Roselia, she can be found in her office, at the top of the tower. Miss McKenzie, the Advisor, on the other hand....hmm, I wonder where she went? She was here about a hour ago, but I heard something happened with another new student, and I haven't seen her ever since...." the young man trailed off, scratching his chin. After few seconds, he realized he had stopped talking, and coughed once, concentrating back to Drake. "My apologies. Allow me to introduce myself: Herbert Dunhaillem. Second year student, and the club president of the Drama Club in Athena Academy; At your service."
The one who turned his back was... Well, the most typical example of a young magus from the Clock Tower. A refined, well kempt blond man with an aura of regalty around him. However, he seemed to be among the nice ones so I listened to his introduction carefully, trying to memorize the details before shaking his hand in a gentlemanly manner.
Herbert Dunhaillem? Where did I hear that name?
-"Thank you for the information, Mr. Dunhaillem. My name is Drake Walker, and it seems like we are in the same year. A pleasure to meet you." After saying that, I stayed slient for a second, trying to remember where I'd seen that name, but to no avail.
-"Well, I'm glad we are in the same dormitory. I'd like to stay conversating with you a bit more, but I need to get the keys of my room to start arranging my samples and books."
There was that weird feeling, similar to the one Yamato gave out. As if there was some other being taking part of his prana. Perhaps it was a familiar or something like that, so I didn't pay too much attention.
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Location: Clock Tower Dorms
Time: 14:54
Woah, this is exactly like how I remembered the original.
It was an exact copy of the Clock Tower, both outside and inside, the only difference being the people going across the corridors were all young and wearing the Athena Academy's uniform. Trying to hold my breath, I made my way through the spiralling staircase while cursing in my head the custom of not getting an elevator. I could have Reinforced myself to not tire myself, but it seemed like I was going a bit too low on Od so I sucked up with it until I made it to the top.
There seemed to be door ahead of me so I knocked twice and waited for an answer.
Luis Diaz
Location: Clock Tower Dormitories - Entrance
Time: 10:38 - School Day
Day: April 1st
As I opened the door, a voice cries out in surprise as the door makes contact with something solid.
The door opens to a grand view of the lobby. Matching with the outside, the main room is decorated after the many high class dormitories of British private school. There is even a solitary grandfather clock in the corner, quietly recording time. However, my attention is taken by the sight before me."Wh-Ouch!" a loud yell, and then the sound of someone falling to the floor.
At my feet, a young woman lies on her butt in pain. She has blonde hair and green eyes much like mine. She is wearing the school uniform, but her's seems to be more....."Western" than most other students. "I'm sorry, SeƱora, I didn't see you....?" My sentence dies off as I unwittingly see another detail of her outfit.
White, with red stripes......
My gaze does not go unnoticed as the girl becomes aware of my presence. She hastily (and I mean hastily) covers her....."mishap" and then glares at the man responsible: me.
"O-o-of co-course not," I manage to stutter. "I mean, how could I see anything when all I could see was your--Wait, I mean anything whit---Ahh!" My face turns as red as the strip---red as a rose. A ROSE. I cover my mouth with my hand to silence my idiocy from dooming me any further."Y-y-y-y-y-y-you.....you saw them, didn't you.....?" the girl asked, her voice either trembling from held-back tears or anger.
........................An awkward pause erupts as the two of us stare at each other.
"H-hey, I'm sorry. I didn't see you there, SeƱora." I start quietly. With my face turned away a bit, I offer my hand to the distressed girl. "Here, let me help you up. You....wouldn't want to get your uniform dirty, eh?" I keep look towards and away from the girl, keeping my gaze at her face, as I waited for her to accept my help.
I also couldn't help but notice how cute she looked.
4
Location: Dead Apostle Dorms; Dungeon
Time: 14:20 - School Day
Day: April 1st
I make my way across the long, dark, cold, and winding corridors. Jeez, this place is a freakin' maze. I carefully memorize the twists and turns so I'm able to find my way back.
What is this, some kind of bonus dungeon in some rpg game? I'm almost expecting to run into zombie mobs or something of that sort.
Ah...that might be way I thought of zombies, I think to myself as I walk down another corridor. This place has a feel to it almost like it was a crypt of some sort. Or a tomb.
Although I guess that shouldn't be too surprising considering this is a vampire's castle.
Juliana Petronova
Location: Athena Academy, 3rd Floor, Cafeteria
Time: 11:25 - School Day
Day: April 1st
The alchemist listened carefully to Vielyna's reply regarding being a Master, in which she complained that she lacks control of her Servant. She was already thinking of what to answer when suddenly, she saw that a black-haired woman with an dress so elegant appeared right in front of them, which completely took Juliana by surprise or, in 4chan parlance, made her shat bricks, especially when this black-haired woman complained about being badmouthed by who seemed to be her Master.
The Servant and Master couple conversed about Caster gathering information which apparently looked like flirting for her Vielyna, which was cut short by an awkward silence. Still taken by surprise, Juliana can't decide if she would send Caster a message or just offer a handshake. In the end, she opted to send Vielyna a message instead, saying:
"Not to be rude, Miss von Einzbern, but I guess your Servant looked pretty, shall I say, regal.
Location:Zero
Taima dormitory, building G5
Time: 15:03 - Afternoon
Day: April 1st
....eh? Zero was ignored. Or perhaps it was better to say, he had been discarded from consideration? Kimiko had approached him, but, with what for kimiko passed for a look, she had simply gone by.
"K-Kimiko-chan? What are you.....doing here?" Behind him, Shizuku-san seemed surprised to see her, well, she had expected Daisuke of course, but then, for miss Shizuku, that had been an almost rudely direct response. Maybe they were well acquainted? but, from the question, it was reasonable to assume it was rare for kimiko to make a social call, so surely she wasn't simply here for...
".............Hungry."
But there it was. Neither demand, nor request, but simple state of fact. Kimiko desired food. Of course, it went without saying that this did not seem like a normal situation.
"T-there's enough for you...too. Just sit there, I'll put a plate f-for you too...." was the quick reply, actually, it seemed like Kimiko-san's simple response had relaxed the gazelle, perhaps she was used to being relied upon.
"No no, nevermind shizuku-san, you have done enough already!" Zero chuckled, his voice filled with good cheer.
"Relax with kimiko-san, I will go get them." Zero waved aside a protest that looked on coming, stepping widely around Shizuku to ensure she didn't become uncomfortable with his nearness. Of course, though he had been in the kitchen only a short while, its lay out was imprinted on his mind, he could have navigated it in perfect blindness without worry, he quickly fished out an extra plate and cup for tea, and used the time to consider the situation.
Souja's dog had approached him first, maybe that was because she had wanted to check his magic signal to ensure he belonged? But it had seemed like she was looking specifically for him, though in truth, Zero would be reassured if that wasn't the case. If one considered the alternatives though, if she wasn't looking for him, and, judging from her actions, had not been seeking Shizuku...
The picture of a blindfold popped into zero's mind. If her senses were so strong that such a thing was there.......
Had kimiko come because she had smelled the food? A dog after all then? That was kind of amusing, then perhaps, Kimiko-san was weak to food? Even if the original hypothesis was wrong, that was likely correct, after all, if she had come for Zero, the food had then distracted her.
Well, with that, returned to Kimiko and Shizuku, who seemed like they had perhaps been more relaxed when he was gone. On a thought, after providing Kimiko with her dishes, Zero went and propped the front door open, careful to ensure the door stop couldn't be tripped over.
At a questioning look, he scratched his head and replied to the unasked question "You said your friend might be coming through with an arm load right? been there myself, should make it easy for him, I'll close it if he doesn't arrive after lunch."
With that Zero sat down, his position at the far end of the table, kimiko was sitting between him and Shizuku. He had thought about placing an extra set out for Daisuke, but decided against it, if only to keep the other two from feeling uneasy for eating a meal before a theoretical member joined them.
Zero took a rice ball and said to Kimiko, "Shizuku-san's food seems quite good, it was nice f her to prepare this for us. Also, if you want some, there is tea." He phrased it as a statement, since kimiko certainly didn't seem the type for small talk, but, that was fine, praising the chef was merely good table manners.
Gin Ryougi
Location: Ryougi Clan Dormitories
Time: 9:48 - School Day
Day: April 1st
After thinking for a second, Mana-sama nodded.
"Just remember that the curfew is around 8pm. After that, you are not allowed to go to other parts of the OLYMPUS. Well, except during weekends, of course. And it is prohibited to leave your room after midnight, too", she said, before nodding. "Just remember those, and you'll do fine. After all, rest is just like in a normal society."
"I see, thank you very much." I give a little bow "I'll keep those rules in mind while I live here."
I guess I'm done here, I wouldn't want to be a bother to her and Assassin...
I stand up and give a deep bow "Thank you Mana-sama, and it was an honor to meet you and Assassin-san."
I head out of her room after that little thank you and exit the main building as well, giving Fuuka-san a little goodbye wave too.
Guess I should head to my room... Wait, hmmm, maybe I'll check out that Apollo Library place first, maybe I'll see Loch-san or someone else I know
Location: Apollo Libraries
Time: 10:58 - School Day
Day: April 1st
After a long walk from the dorms to the train station, and then a quick train trip I arrive at the Apollo Libraries.
"Wow... Pretty fancy place." I mutter as I walk into the front door
I guess I'll head to the front desk to ask about book location and stuffRe:
Katsuhiro Asakami
Location: Apollo Libraries
Time: 10:58 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Just as I was starting to proceed to get the books loaned, someone had stepped into the library from the entrance. I think I could recognize him if I take a closer look.
"Hey, are you in the same class as me? Are you one of those guys from the plane?"
I approach him for a bit in order to get a better look.
Rebecca J. Valentine
Location: Dead Apostle Dormitories
Time: 10:55 - School Day
Day: April 1st
The voice came from behind her and the vampiress fought the urge to jump in surprise although her eyes did widen slightly, she had not sensed his approach or his presence, somehow this man had managed to catch her completely by surprise something that had never happened to her before. After all what good is a predator if it can’t sense those around it."Well, I am glad to hear that, young lady. As the one who oversees this place, finding out that our newest residents find this design to their liking is always a joy"
Schooling her features she turned to face this mysterious man and instantly she could tell he was a threat, not only because he had managed to sneak up on her but also because there was something inherently dangerous about him that set the beast inside of the dark haired woman on edge, despite this she gave a slight smile as she glanced back at the dorms from the corner of her eye before turning her gaze back to the other Apostle.
"It rather reminds me of my home in Scotland, Valentine Castle..."
She took in the blond man while affecting her usual relaxed stance and half lidded gaze, she could see that he was also sizing her up, although he let on very little as to whether or not he was pleased with what he could see in the female vampire and she smirked slightly at the attention.
Suddenly as though just remembering something Jacques did a half-bow, half-kneeling before the lady vampire as he took her hand. An action that made her right eyebrow arch up and a slight smile to quirk at her lips.
Dorm Head? Now that’s interesting, I wonder if the other faction Dorm Heads are as dangerous as this one seems…hmm surely he has been a Dead Apostle longer than I have, perhaps he can answer some of my questions…"Oh, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. Mi chiamo Jacques de Florence, the Dorm Head of the Dead Apostle faction."
With that the male vampire planted a kiss on Rebecca’s hand and she had the sudden feeling that this was rather similar to how one would great a lady in a court of the old lords, not that she was old enough to know such a thing personally of course, but she did like to read.
“Hmhmhm so chivalry still lives? I am Valentine, Rebecca Janelle Valentine and it is a pleasure to meet you Sir de Florence…”"At your service, Signorina...?"
With that she all but grinned at the other vampire as she performed a graceful curtsy tilting her head forward ever so slightly in greeting, although never taking her eyes off of the blond.
“I wonder though, Jackie, if you could answer some questions I have about Dead Apostles…”
She gave Jacques a rather self-deprecating smile as she continued.
“I am afraid I have not been one for very long and am rather unclear on some things regarding this body of mine and…state of mind...”
She nodded towards the blond man, clasping her hands behind her back before tilting her head to the side slightly while regarding him with the slightest of smiles.
“That is, if you’ll permit me to ask my questions of course.”
Fujou Rei
Location: Fujou Dorms.
Time: 12:22 – School Time
Day: April 1st
And so, Rei finishes narrating her story so far.
Indeed, there are many Fujous like that. After all, it's only natural. Anyone would find it hard to adapt at first. But with time and perseverance, it's not an impossible thing to do."...I'm glad that you have found so many interesting things here in OLYMPUS during your first day. Some Fujous find it very hard to adapt to this kind of environment, as they have to socialize every day with people who possess something they lack. Thus, it makes me relieved to know that there are people like you too, Rei-san."
"Ah, Thank you, Suzuka-hime." Rei responds, nodding happily. "I will do my best to help out those who find it hard to socialize. I'm a professional." She adds, her chest puffed up in pride.
"Speaking of people who we Fujous find hard to socialize with..." Fujou Shiranui suddenly speaks up, with a voice that is a bit unfitting for the gentle atmosphere up till now. "It seems that they did let him become a student here. I saw him today at the school. The Lion of Kimon..."
The Lion... Of Kimon?
That name does ring a bell. However, Rei finds herself unable to remember where she heard it. Being tired from the flight doesn't help, either.
One thing is for sure, though.
This person...
... Is big deal.
For the second his 'name' was mentioned, the room felt silent for a few seconds, and its relaxed aura disappeared completely.
"...That is troubling news. What worries me the most is how Mana-chan will react to the fact..."
Even Suzuka sounds different from before.
If that's the case, the next question cannot be avoided.
"Who is this person? Who is... The Lion of Kimon?"
Araya Shiki
Location: Asakami Clan dormitories
Time: 12:09 – School Day
Day: April 1st
"That's true.""Well, as I've heard it, in first place, it was just a rule. However, since the Masters of OLYMPUS mostly fight during nights, there's now also another reason to avoid walking around during nights", he explained. "After all, you probably would not like to get caught between a fight of two Masters and two Servants, right?"
Shiki already suspected that, but she was looking for some other reason outside the scope of her considerations. From what she heard about ARES, she wondered if Olympus was conducting certain experiments at night that they couldn't let the students interfere with or observe. Then again maybe this whole war was some kind of experiment with the students as guinea pigs and Olympus as the petri dish.
"Sorry to take up so much of your time, Asakami-san," she said. She was really trying hard to project a polite feeling, but she just didn't feel it deep down in her bones. "Is there anything else I should know?"
Location: Ryougi Clan Dormitories
Time: 10: 19 – School Day
Day: April 1st
She shuffled her way inside, looking around.
Err....shouldn't you ask for direction?
A confused expression fleet across her face for seconds before it disappears.
How big can this dorm be? Just look for sign or carving, and if none exist, look for more decorative room or somewhat.
Humming slightly, she continue her way inside.
Liu Long Mei
Location: Athena Academy Gymnasium
Time: 10:20 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Well that was certainly tasty breakfast.
Once we wrapped things up at the cafeteria, we decided to go straight back to the Gym. I guess I'll take up the captain's advice and join the Gymnastics team with Syouko. Maybe I can find some interesting training tips when we practice. There's definitely a lot of room for improvement in terms of my physical capacities.
Unsurprisingly, the whole place was still crowded, as if nothing really changed since we left nearly an hour ago. Unlike before, with the floor layout still fresh in our minds, it was easier to manage through the crowds and spot the Gymnastics area. I approach Rinko with a friendly wave.
"Hello again. Sorry if we're interrupting anything. I'd like to join as well if there are any spots left."
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Now, on Fate/Regalia...
Location: Clock Tower Dormitories - Entrance
Time: 10:39 - School Day
Day: April 1st
With a reluctant look, the girl takes the hand Luis was offering her. She allowed him to help her up.........Or at least so it seemed. However, the moment she had caught a hold of Luis' hand, she actually pulled downwards, making Luis fall off-balance. Then, with swift movement that were surprising for someone so young-looking, she actually brought Luis down to the floor, wrapped her legs around his arm, and then bent."H-hey, I'm sorry. I didn't see you there, Senóra. Here, let me help you up. You....wouldn't want to get your uniform dirty, eh?"
It was a wrestling-hold. One that put a huge pressure on Luis' right shoulder.
"Take that, you pervert! Toriyaaaa~!" the girl yelled out, and twisted even further.
However, at that point she realized that in the position she was in, Luis had even clearer view of her panties. The girl flushed red so fast it seemed as if a bomb went off.
"N-noooooooooooo!!!" her yell echoed in the hall.
Location: Clock Tower Dorms
Time: 14:55 - School Day
Day: April 3rd
It was almost as if the door had reacted to the knock, because immediately, when Drake's hand touched the door, it opened itself, revealing the room behind it.
If one would have had to descripe the room, the word would have been: "Classy". Everything was as if straight from a British manor owned by a lord who had more money than he could possible use in his lifetime, yet it did not flaunt with it's extragavant appearance. All in all, it was a very good combination of both beauty and humbleness. And it definitely was a room of a woman, if anything could be judged from the fragnance or the neat and tidy appearance of the room.
When the door opened, the person behind the desk at the other end of the room raised her head, and looked at Drake.
"Yes? Do come in, and sit down. I have been waiting for you, Mr. Walker", the young woman said with a gentle tone.
The young woman was almost like the epitome of a high-class lady who enjoyed riding horses, drinking english tea and taking walks around a fancy garden during the summertime. She was dressed in the usual uniform of the Athena Academy, one that revealed her to be third year. However, it had been modified with a longer skirt and sleeves, something which fit her very well. She also had a long scarf on her neck. It was black, and a had a single, white symbol on it. The woman herself was quite the beauty, especially with her blonde, curly hair and blue eyes that seemed so deep you could drown in them.
"Oh, I have not introduced myself, have I? I am the Dorm Head of the Clock Tower faction here in the OLYMPUS. My name is Roselia McKlennington. Pleased to meet you, Drake Walker", Roselia McKlennington said with a smile.
Location: Dead Apostle Dorms; Dungeon
Time: 14:21 - School Day
Day: April 1st
As Four walked deeper and deeper in the crypt, something strange began to happen. The air began to feel heavier and heavier, and if one gazed deep into the darkness that was thicker the further you went, one could sense something, as if rumbling breathing, somewhere far away.
It was if there was some massive existence deep, deep in the crypt.
Location: Athena Academy, 3rd Floor, Cafeteria
Time: 11:26 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Vielyna gave a bit of a smirk, and puffed her chest with pride."Not to be rude, Miss von Einzbern, but I guess your Servant looked pretty, shall I say, regal."
"But of course. Do you think I would accept an ugly Servant for myself?" she asked, and laughed a bit. Caster also read the message, and gave a graceful bow before Juliana.
"I am delighted to see that you think so, Miss. There are far too many women in this floating city who cannot appreciate true beauty, and instead opt to speak spiteful words out of jealousy", she said, and gave a "Ohohohoho~" type of a laugh.
Location: Taima dormitory, building G5
Time: 15:05 - Afternoon
Day: April 1st
"I-It's nothing that.....special...." Shizuku said, clearly embarassed. However, Kimiko just nodded, took the tea, and then began eating right away."Shizuku-san's food seems quite good, it was nice of her to prepare this for us. Also, if you want some, there is tea."
It seemed that the small girl's appetite was endless.
While Shizuku nibbled her food, and Kimiko wolfed it down, the afternoon meal passed quietly. However, it was not that strained quiet that was usually the case with Shizuku. It seemed that Kimiko was someone with whom the tall girl got well along with, and thus, she managed to relax a bit, even though Zero was still in the same room.
"......Tour."
Kimiko suddenly spoke, and it was clear that these words were meant to Zero, even though the girl was not "looking" at him. She pointed at the plate before her, in a way to make Zero look at it.
"After."
It seems that the tour had been delayed till Kimiko was finished eating.
Location: Dead Apostle Dormitories
Time: 10:57 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Jacques made a wide gesture with his arms, as if to accept any question Rebecca could throw at him.“Hmhmhm so chivalry still lives? I am Valentine, Rebecca Janelle Valentine and it is a pleasure to meet you Sir de Florence…I wonder though, Jackie, if you could answer some questions I have about Dead Apostles…I am afraid I have not been one for very long and am rather unclear on some things regarding this body of mine and…state of mind...That is, if you’ll permit me to ask my questions of course.”
"It would be my pleasure to answer your questions. After all, is it not the duty of a Dorm Head to dissolve the fog of confusion that might trouble the students of his dorm?" he asked, with a slightly sarcastic grin.
Location: Fujou Dorms.
Time: 12:24 – School Day
Day: April 1st
Suzuka-hime's faced darkened, as if a cloud had passed over it."Who is this person? Who is... The Lion of Kimon?"
"The last remnant of what was called....the Cursed Village of Kimon", she spoke softly, before sighing, and continuing. "That village was a place that could be called the exact counter-part to our own organization. It "created" half-bloods that were meant to take part in battles that involved one of the Clans, against which the half-bloods were usually at disadvantage. For example, when the Tohno family massacred the Nanaya clan, it seems that most of their hired muscle was from the Kimon village."
Suzuka-hime fell silent, as if contemplating whether or not she should continue. Eventually, she decided to continue speaking.
"Just like our own clans, they "bred" their own people even further. At it's peak, the power of a single half-blood from the Kimon village equated to that of at least three half-bloods from an ordinary family. However, that power they handled was like a bomb, ready to go off. One day, eight years ago, the village was destroyed when, one-by-one, in a fast chain-reaction, the people of the village went mad. Eventually, a huge explosion engulfed the village, and what remained were only burning ruins", Fujou Suzuka explained, with a pained look on her face.
"But....that was not the end. A single boy survived from that catastrophe, and has then walked the land, being the last surviving half-blood meant to hunt our kind. His name.....is Kimon no Kazu. Kazu of the village of Kimon", Suzuka finished her story.
However, Shiranui had still something to add.
"And just think of what will happen when someone like that will be let in here, OLYMPUS. Even if he does not go mad and try to kill every Demon Hunter he sees, he is still symbol of hatred that will strain the already shaky relationship that we have with the half-bloods."
Location: Asakami Clan dormitories
Time: 12:10 – School Day
Day: April 1st
Koutarou shook his head."Sorry to take up so much of your time, Asakami-san. Is there anything else I should know?"
"No, not at all. It was a pleasure to help you, Araya-san", he said. Then, after pondering a bit, he nodded. "Well, if there is a piece of advice that should be given to every newcomer to OLYMPUS......please steer clear of Pop Kim. She is a dangerous individual."
When he said that, it seemed that Koutarou spoke from experience.
Location: Athena Academy Gymnasium
Time: 10:21 - School Day
Day: April 1st
Rinko, who had been busy talking with some other students, turned around when she heard Mei's voice. After hearing what she had to say, she smiled frankly."Hello again. Sorry if we're interrupting anything. I'd like to join as well if there are any spots left."
"Well, that is good news. I was beginning to wonder if you had just ran away, but it seems that I managed to catch your interest after all", she said, before nodding to both herself and to Mei. "Then, I guess we need to get your names on these papers."
She fished out a sheet of paper from inside her jacket, and handed it over to Mei.
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