[X]Methodology-Ver1.7
[X] That there was always a better way to do something.
The TA nods at that.
"A fine lesson to have learned. Now, show me what it is my work has taught you."
She gestures at the center of the room when you look around unsure, as if saying 'go ahead'. With the invitation, you do so, opening a portal to Nowhere in the middle of the TA's room. Simple really, but now your spells are based off of the TA's own work and theories. You've managed to incorporate it entirely into your spell work, and although it doesn't really show, you know that the two of you can feel the difference. In fact... You turn your head slightly so you can see Ruby standing next to you, and her expression is a bit puzzled as she looks at the portal you've opened. It looks like she can feel it as well, even if she doesn't really know what it means. When you turn back to the TA, you see that despite how drained and exhausted she looks after contending with the Archmage's wards she has an honest smile on her face. You think it's the most expressive you've ever seen her actually- she looks truly, earnestly happy.
"That's good." She says. She looks about to continue before stopping then starting again.
"I would love to talk to you more about what you learned, but I'm afraid that this is the best I can do for today. The Archmage's wards are... Something else. Regardless, I think you've understood yourself the vast majority of what I would have wanted to speak to your about. Come see me sometime tomorrow when I'm feeling better."
You nod, say your goodbyes, and leave her to rest.
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Eventually, the day draws to a close and you head back to your room. Finally, you reach the door and turn to Ruby somewhat awkwardly.
"Ah, goodnight?" You turn the statement into a question under her serious expression.
She seems to struggle with something for a moment.
"Please don't make me worried about you like that again."
You're not really sure what to say to that besides...
"It's not like I could have known some idiots would try to start a rebellion on the one day I decide to leave the college."
She nods, but looks unhappy.
"Well. Just bring me with you next time, okay?"
You just nod back, unsure of what else to do.
"Goodnight." Is all she says as she turns and leaves for her own room.
You watch her go for a moment before turning to enter yours and get to sleep.
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Listen.
[] Yes.
[] No.
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Dawn comes, and when you wake, you're not sure how you feel. There was something-
"Attention all students. Given that the faculty is currently too busy to engage in traditional methods of teaching, I have decided that today you will be taught by the best teacher of all. Experience. Not dying is a passing grade. And as an aside to certain students, doing another student's course work for them is of course cheating. As is standard policy, cheating will result in a failing grade for all involved. Standard group work rules apply."
The end of the Archmage's speech is immediately follow by an explosion from somewhere far off in the college. That is immediately followed by the wall across from your bed growing legs and arms.
Shit.
How will you deal with the hostile earth elemental that is about to try and splatter Saphira's brains all over her room?
[] Nope. Immediately open a portal to Somewhere and not deal with this.
-[] Bring your bed with you. Might as well sleep in.
[] Open a portal under it and dump it Nowhere.
[] Run away out of your room.
After your immediate response what do you do?
[] Hide Somewhere all day and get some studying done.
[] Look for Ruby.
[] Look for Henry.
[] Look for the TA.
[] Go to the library.
Assuming you don't just hide in a pocket dimension all day, will you help out your fellow students if they seem to be needing it?
[] Yes
[] No.
A shorter update, but better that than padding it out unnecessarily. Also a lot of votes, but eh.
