Azu Ongokos (Feb 10, 2011 11:58:07 PM)
"See thats wrong, you have a general sense of yourself and you aren't telling me the air feels like strawberries."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 10, 2011 11:59:02 PM)
"Anything less crazy than that doesn't really count for our kind."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 10, 2011 11:59:12 PM)
Schnozberries. It tastes like schnozberries.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 10, 2011 11:59:39 PM)
She shook her head. "Incorrigable."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:00:01 AM)
Shit yeah. So where's your sword?
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:00:40 AM)
"I only have a dagger...and it's more sentimental. I never learned how to properly weild a blade." She shrugged.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:02:38 AM)
Not the right answer.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:03:03 AM)
"It's the proper answer."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:03:42 AM)
"Should I have lied?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:04:59 AM)
No. The proper answer would have been 'I don't know, captain. Perhaps we should make me one for practice'
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:06:12 AM)
She eyed him skeptically. "I doubt I would be very good at it."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:06:28 AM)
Kinda the point of practice. Just so you know.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:07:16 AM)
"I'm not sure there is enough practice for something like that with someone like me. I believe it would be rather disgraceful, ducking and running away."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:08:15 AM)
Bah. No fun.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:09:03 AM)
"I'm more of a scholar Captain, but perhaps on occassion you can chase me about scaring me if a second blade is made."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:10:13 AM)
I don't need a blade to chase you around and scare you.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:11:00 AM)
She raised a brow. "Nothing personal Captain, but without a sword you aren't quite as theatening."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:11:12 AM)
(*digs her grave*)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:12:04 AM)
*he takes a breath, lets it out smokily* You're probably right.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:13:09 AM)
She nodded. "I am that on occassion. Shall I wait for you to finish your practice? I believe I interrupted.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:15:08 AM)
Up to you. *he says, stretching and peering at the end of his cigar*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:15:48 AM)
(there are windows in here or no?)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:16:18 AM)
(gunports, but they're all closed)
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:17:28 AM)
(k) She'd seat herself on the ground to wait after a glance around, digging her book out to read that she's been looking through for a few days.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:18:38 AM)
*He slides over to the dummy, hooking a hose from the floor into it, and waiting while a hissing sound fills the space*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:19:08 AM)
That'd be more interesting than the reading, getting her to glance up and watch.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:21:32 AM)
*He taps his foot, swinging his sword around to loosen his muscles. The hissing continues*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:21:52 AM)
She cants her head, looking for what was hissing.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:23:29 AM)
*It seems to be coming from the dummy...*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:23:52 AM)
She furrowed her brow, continuing to watch.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:25:26 AM)
*he reaches around, twisting and tugging the hose, which clicks and recoils into the floor*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:26:12 AM)
Well, something was bound to happen after all that, so she kept watching.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:29:18 AM)
*The dummy rattles, shudders, and rises to a defensive stance*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:30:06 AM)
She blinked, "huh..." then sat up a little straighter, book forgotten for the moment.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:31:20 AM)
*The thing rattles and jiggles. Octavian fences with it...it's not very good, moving more or less randomly. No. Entirely randomly..so it's not very good for practice.*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:32:22 AM)
She still watched for a bit, might as well make mental notes, as it was probably a matter of time before he'd shove a sword in her hand.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:33:15 AM)
*Sooner then she thinks, probably. He's soon holding the sword out at her* your turn!
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:36:16 AM)
She blinked and backed a bit, still on the floor. "I thought you didn't have a second weapon?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:37:07 AM)
It's the one I was using. Silly woman.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:37:56 AM)
She seemed to get the idea then. Getting up slowly. "Um...okay." Obviously not sure what else to say. She slid the book away.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:40:17 AM)
the dummy is totally shot. You've got a few minutes of steam, so just try to not let it touch you with it's stick.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:41:25 AM)
She still looked dubious but dutifully stood and took the sword, seeming to have a time just holding it up. "I will try."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:44:05 AM)
*he shifts, moving her hand and arm into a better position (getting rather close to her, and getting his hands all up in her personal space)* Alright. Go from there. *said before he thumps the dummy, hard, with his metal hand. It rattles to motion, trying to stab her. It's both slow and incredibly clumsy though*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:46:59 AM)
Azu blushes as he helps then lets out a light yelp before barely stepping a bit to the side and holding up the sword, but her frail form didn't really stand up well even to the clumsy dummy and she had to use both hands to push it back.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:48:01 AM)
(both hands on the sword, as that wasn't very clear)
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:48:24 AM)
(go go str 1)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:50:12 AM)
*he moves around behind her. Classic teaching pose. Way too close to her. His hands are on hers, guiding them through blocks and parries*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:53:03 AM)
Now she blushes enough that it's obvious even on her mocha skin tone, but she does her best to pay attention and follow what he's teaching. It's clear she's a weak little thing, after a bit her arms shake slightly just from holding up the sword for a while, the smallest bit of sweat on her brow.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 12:53:57 AM)
Goodness, girl. Do some pushups once in a while. huh? *he teases, as the dummy sputters and goes still*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 12:59:03 AM)
"I've never been particularly physical as a person." She still blushed, letting her arms fall some after the dummy went still.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:01:02 AM)
*He takes the wooden sword, tossing it into a bin near the front entrance to the deck* I -hate- feeling weak. It's been the hardest thing for me to deal with after the accident.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:02:49 AM)
She rubs her arms after he took the sword. "I've never really been strong, I suppose it's why I wanted to focus more on studies and our magic...though I'm better at effecting a lot than I am knowledgable of actual powers."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:03:56 AM)
You'll need to teach me some then. I'm a horrible sorcerer.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:05:15 AM)
"What do you want to know? I'm at least a little effective with any realm, though I'm not a master of any. I'm still working on learning to effect chimerical creatures."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:06:29 AM)
Well, you teach me all the basics I don't know, then, and I'll help you with chimera. A bit more advanced traded for basics.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:07:19 AM)
"I'd teach you anyway, you are helping me with a lot."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:07:58 AM)
*he shrugs* Either way.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:09:57 AM)
"I won't refuse the help, but neither would I refuse you help." She was still standing where she'd been when 'fighting' the dummy, having only turned a bit to face him when he tossed the sword.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:12:40 AM)
*he pats her hip* Gonna poke around in the dummy? I know you wanna.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:13:53 AM)
"As you're offering." She smiled at him and a bit warily approached the dummy to look it over.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:14:26 AM)
*He sits on the bench built into the wall nearby* Questions about it?
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:15:14 AM)
"I guess how you built it and get it to move would be the first two." She was inspecting away.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:16:12 AM)
It's part of Everbright. The hose charges it with steam, and that pressure moves pistons that spin a flywheel and move it's cogs and gears.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:18:12 AM)
The eshuess dug out a notepad and drew little sketches, making notes in her favored foreign language, nodding thoughtfully. "Can it move faster than it was?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:19:52 AM)
It moves with Everbright's skills. Her skill-storage banks are still in pieces.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:20:38 AM)
"Oh...my apologies." More seriously, taking notes a bit less quickly.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:22:06 AM)
I'm working on repairing it. Of course.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:23:46 AM)
She finished her little sketches and notetaking tapping her pencil on her lips as if scanning for anything else before nodding and stashing them away in her purse again. "I wonder if there's anything you aren't trying to repair."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:25:26 AM)
*he takes a breath as if to speak, to list the things he's not trying to repair...then lets it out in a puff* Nope.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:26:03 AM)
She smiles at that, sitting down next to him. "Thought so."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:28:55 AM)
Well, really, I'm done repairing her Dreamgate. So that's one thing.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:29:58 AM)
"Fair enough. Though I wasn't talking about the ship specifically."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:33:19 AM)
Oh...well...yeah.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:34:06 AM)
"It's all right, I suppose being friends with me will keep you busy at least."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:34:44 AM)
Something like that. *he says with a grin*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:36:39 AM)
She nudged his knee. "I'm up for the challenge of trying to keep up with you at least."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:37:16 AM)
Good. I need someone nipping at my heels like an angry poodle.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:38:21 AM)
"Angry poodle?" She shook her head. "I don't think I'm quite that fluffy."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:39:02 AM)
Maybe if we poofed up your hair.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:40:05 AM)
"You may not poof my hair." She wrinkled her nose. "I like it as is."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:41:20 AM)
Well, I'll wait for a day it's naturally poofy
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:41:57 AM)
"My hair is always taken care of by the time you see me anyway." She shook her head.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:44:30 AM)
..Damn.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:45:41 AM)
She pushed back some hair from her face after all the talk about it. "Angry poodle." In a 'hmph' sort of way.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:52:12 AM)
*he rises, and laughs. Metal hand covering his mouth*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:53:12 AM)
She scowls a bit at that, shaking her head. "That's not nice at all."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:55:18 AM)
Oh stop. You'd think you were sidhe. So sensative.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:55:54 AM)
She stuck her tongue out at him.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 1:56:31 AM)
Do that again and I'll snag that tongue.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 1:56:57 AM)
She did it again, but slid away down the bench.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:01:42 AM)
*He doesn't try to reach her...but the metal arm lashes out. With a hiss of steam escaping, odd cylenders slide out of the side of the construct, glowing faintly blue. An intangible force grabs at her...squeezing her tongue. Not hard, of course, about the same as if he were pinching it*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:02:32 AM)
She blinked a few times in surprise, but neatly closed her mouth after that, not seeming to know what to say.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:04:00 AM)
*He laughs, softly, and he shifts his arm, lifting the hand, palm up. And the force lifts her off the bench just a little before, with another gesture, it sets her down. The blue cylinders quietly retract into the arm.*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:04:37 AM)
She let out a tiny eep of surprise and looked around herself before back up at him curiously.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:04:54 AM)
*he's quietly lighting another cigar.*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:05:00 AM)
she has a 'What Was -That-?!' sort of expession.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:05:21 AM)
What? *he asks, tone playful*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:06:25 AM)
"What nothing! What'd you do?" she scooted back closer and stood, looking at his arm curiously and back to him. She was kidlike often enough when she let down the wall of etiquette.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:07:05 AM)
I warned you! *still playing nonchalant*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:08:20 AM)
She laughed at that, nudging his side. "Yeah yeah...but that doesn't answer the question."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:09:41 AM)
..You didn't realize the arm was a Treasure? *he asks, brushing the fingers of it over her cheek*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:12:15 AM)
Her smile softens at that, reaching up and if he doesn't pull away looking it over. "That makes sense but I thought it was just chimerical metal worked into a prostetic. (sp?)"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:13:55 AM)
Well, it is only chimerical metal. The arm is my design. I built it from parts hard-forged by a Nocker assistant. Who then worked with me to weave the spells into it.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:15:50 AM)
She was feeling along crevices in the metal, curiously running her hands along and probably putting images into her head. "It's quite something."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:16:20 AM)
It's my masterpiece. It better be something.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:17:31 AM)
She chuckled, still inspecting moving over the lower arm and up to the elbow. "It's amazing Octavian. I wasn't trying to lessen it."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:19:03 AM)
*he extends the arm, to let her explore better, sliding flesh fingers over it, pressing here, there...springing open maintenance panels to reveal the whirring cogs and gears inside*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:20:59 AM)
She grinned at that, looking at everything carefully. Making mental notes and eventually working her way up to the shoulder.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:22:52 AM)
Hang on *he says, shifting, pulling off his uniform jacket so she can actually -see- the shoulder, as it's usually covered by fabric.. Of course, this reveals his skin, and his scars, and the odd area where scarred skin and metal join*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:25:25 AM)
"Sorry." She's quite careful and her touch was rather light it seemed when she wanted it to be, carefully tracing the line where flesh met metal as if getting a feel of everything helped her to get more of an idea for herself.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:25:44 AM)
She was obviously fasinated though, mind alight with curiosity.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:25:58 AM)
Any questions, oh curious one?
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:26:19 AM)
"Does it hurt?" It seemed a fairly obvious first question.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:26:34 AM)
*he nods, faintly* All the time.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:27:38 AM)
That got her to withdraw her hands, offering an apologetic look. "Can you actually feel through it? Well, I guess that's obvious but is it sensitive?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:31:09 AM)
The pain is physical. From the burns of my muggle-arm. And yes, I've designed sensors into the arm. It's...not so sensative as skin. Yet. But it's good enough. you'll probably see me double checking fine work with my other hand now and then, because of that.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:33:42 AM)
She nodded, though inspected by eye after that. "How were you able to connect it?" Looking back at him after she finished with her staring.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:39:13 AM)
Well..one of those quirks of the Dream...after I chrysalized, my arm...well, it wasn't there in the dreaming. I guess I'd internalized the burns to the point I didn't think of my arm as being there anymore. The Nocker, the captain and I worked a mix of spells into it and my shoulder, healing skin and creating metal at the same time. Deep in the dream.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:40:08 AM)
She nodded at that. "Thank you for sharing."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:40:51 AM)
It's alright. You know the secret of why I try to spend so much time in the Dream now.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:43:58 AM)
She offered a gentle smile. "I wouldn't say anything to anyone else." She cupped his cheek with a hand a moment before shaking her head. "I don't understand why you are so nice to me."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:45:29 AM)
*He smirks, turns his head ever so slightly to kiss her palm* I'm trying to recruit you, duh,
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:46:46 AM)
She was getting better at blushing less but she did hesitate a moment before brushing her thumb over his cheek. "Well, you already ruined the chances of that."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:48:24 AM)
I'm not talking about for the ship. Though I'd love to have you on my crew.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:50:10 AM)
"I..." She paused, seeming to be trying to ponder just what he meant. She was a bit of an over-thinker sometimes.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:50:49 AM)
*he leans back on his heels, crossing his arms. He's still wearing just that wife-beater looking undershirt, too*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:51:51 AM)
She folded her hand in front of her, cause otherwise it would have just been left hanging in the air, finally it seemed wise to ask. "I don't want to misunderstand, what are you talking about?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:52:22 AM)
I think you'll end up asking me about apprenticeing.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:54:27 AM)
She looked perhaps a bit sad a moment, but she shook her head and spoke on topic. "I hadn't thought about it, logical though I suppose as I'm already learning much with you."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:55:09 AM)
That was my thought, too. First time in a while I actually wish I had a title.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:57:16 AM)
She gave a slightly blank look. "I'm unconcerned with such."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 2:57:51 AM)
I'm not, usually. But it'd be nice to actually be able to squire you.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 2:58:58 AM)
She smiled some. "I appreciate that thought, but you don't know me very well. We've only been talking on and off for about a month now really..." Seeming to ponder her own statement.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:00:26 AM)
I didn't say right now.I said eventually.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:03:07 AM)
"I don't think you said eventually...but the thought is still appreciated." She pushed her hair back, rubbing her head a moment.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:03:52 AM)
I said end up. Same idea. *muttered, as he stretches out on his tip-toes*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:05:03 AM)
"Not the same thing." She teased. "I'm afraid I need to get some coffee, it's been a while...and well, I prefer not to have headaches."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:05:23 AM)
*he nods* I'll see you to the plank then.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:05:53 AM)
"The plank, I've already worn out my usefulness. That must be a new record."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:06:09 AM)
She hung her head a moment before she started toward the door.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:07:01 AM)
*he laughs, swats her hip, and teases* I just want to see if you can swim is all.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:07:31 AM)
"You realize it's winter right?" She shook her head at him. "I can swim a little."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:08:06 AM)
I know. And I meant gangplank, oh strange woman, not 'the' plank
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:09:09 AM)
"Well, going back to what you meant and what you said." She walked her way confidently enough, though she'd only been to that part of the ship once, there was the whole Eshu thing.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:10:43 AM)
*he leads her up the short way to the deck, peering at the sky as they emerge into the open...then shivering and finally remembering to put his uniform jacket back on*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:13:21 AM)
Azu drew her arms a little closer but she normally faced the cooler weather well for normally wearing dresses. Slowing to ponder the ocean and sky a moment as she drifted to the exit. Nameless appeared to be napping again but was faithfully waiting for her.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:14:34 AM)
I need to make him a new hat now. *he says, absently, as he kicks the switch that drops the plank back down so she can exit. Seems he's battened down his security procedures of late*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:16:05 AM)
"He still won't wear it, he insists that it could interfere if he needed to change shape again." She noted but had been there to hear about the attacks so she understood the precautions.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:17:21 AM)
Well, he can wear it on the ship at least. *tone teasing as he doublechecks the gangplank, then moves back to let her past*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:18:25 AM)
"Dreaming protect Captain Octavian." She kissed him on the cheek and headed down, ignoring the dirty look she earned from Nameless for it.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:19:22 AM)
The Dream Protects, Miss Azu. And you, grumpybutt.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:19:59 AM)
The cat muttered, giving Octavian a glare too and they weren't far off before he could hear the cat chittering at her.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:20:17 AM)
(she's gonna hear it)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:20:25 AM)
(hehe. bedtime for me anyway. Have a good'un!
Azu Ongokos (Feb 11, 2011 3:20:32 AM)
(you too, night)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 11, 2011 3:20:35 AM)
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