Return of the Fountain Fellowship

Ace nodded with a smile to the young lady, and waited for her to page Grace. He was looking around, half listening, when he heard her mention 'Doctor Nix'

Ace spun around and looked at her hard, then heard her talking to the doctor. Ace turned away and began pacing the middle of the room, arms crossed over his chest. If you knew Ace, and Knew exactly what Doctor Nix was in charge of, you would understand why he was so upset.

Doctor Nix was head of the 'experimentation department', the section of the medical wing that twisted the DNA of living creatures and modified it. He was the chief doctor when Ace had been captured and brought in for DNA 'enhancement'.

Because Ace had been older when he was enhanced, it had been classed as an 'experiment', and as such he had been put under the charge of Doctor Nix... Ace hated him for it. He had suggested Ace's modifications in the first place...

He heard someone approaching and turned to the open hallway that led farther into the facility. He first saw Grace, walking along with a tall man, and then his eyes fell on the other doctor, and went as cold as Ice. He straightened and squared his shoulders, but didn't put his helmet back on.

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Grace saw Ace and, strangely, something in her was sad. She frowned, trying to figure out why. She'd enjoyed talking to Ace before, hadn't she? Why....

Doctor Nix's eyes widened slightly when he saw Ace, and then his face went back to friendly and neutral. He took Grace hand and kissed it. "I look forward to seeing you again, Dr. Cunningham."

Grace realized why she had the sad feeling in the pit of her stomach. Dr. Nix was leaving her. She tried to smile, "I hope I'll see you again, Dr. Nix."

Nix smiled in a friendly way. "Please. We're colleagues, are we not? Call me Excelsor." A beeper attached to his side went off. "Ah. Duty calls me back to the lab. I hope I shall be seeing you again very soon." Nix gave Grace one last smile and walked off, down the sterile corridors.

Grace was left looking after him a bit wistfully.

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Nvust bowed as she left the Hall of Prismel "Yes, sir. I shall do as you wish" she said chanting it as she left. Retrieve Sam unnoticed? But how.... she thought, as she headed toward Dorothy's room. Slipping the Receiver out without Dorothy knowing would be impossible....Unless! Her eyes sparked as she formulated a away to work out Wyorden's orders. It wouldn't be easy to fool the Reciever Dorothy but she would have to take that chance.

When she arrived at the door, she gave a sharp knock and waited for an answer.

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Isla watched the stranger carefully. Finally, she spoke, "Those who observe assume many things, as well."

Isla kept her hands ready to grab a weapon if she needed too, but she calmed a bit, watching the stranger.

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Shyanne gave a haughty glance toward the newcomer, but she said nothing. She didn't want to have anything to do with her and she gave no reason for the other girl to speak to her.

When Micah returned, he would deal with the problem and all would be as it was before.

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Dorothy turned on her heels and went to the door. She pulled it open and frowned when she saw Ms. Nvust. However, she pulled the door further opened and said, "Please, come in."

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Nvust swept in and went to where Sam lay prone on the bed. She scooped her up and breezed toward the door. "Thank you for bringing her here. You are not to concern yourself with her until I, or another Giver tells you other wise. Good day" she then left with Sam.

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Susanne watched as the newly arrived girl came in. She looked at her face, which seemed kind, and how gracefully she seemed to bear herself. Her ears though, were what caught her attention "Your ears....they're....pointed!" she said, staring at her. Edmund though interrupted her train of thought, and she looked at him "I'm okay...." she answered.

Then she looked at Shyanne, who's nose seemed to be a bit higher than it had before. Susanne made a face "She doesn't look dangerous, nor unkind. Which means we shouldn't be unkind toward her" she said to her."

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Edmund said, "Yeah, Shayanne. She wants respect. Even though she doesn't know a handsome, chilvarous lad when she sees one." He flashed her a teasing grin, then turned to Susanne. "She looked dangerous when she looked at me or are all fair beauties like that?"

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Dorothy watched as Ms. Nvust took Sam from the room. She followed her out into the hallway, but said nothing. The whole situation was very strange. When Stella returned to their room, she would talk to her about it.

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Shyanne's mouth parted slightly as she shot a glare in Edmund's direction. She smoothed her skirts and mumbled, "At least I know how to show respect, when I want to...unlike some people."

She looked at her nails, which were chipped and dirty. She scowled as she glanced once more at Edmund. "To judge you as handsome or chivalrous is entirely a matter of opinion, I'm afraid. To which, mine inclines towards the opposite direction of yours."

Shyanne stood, brushed off her skirt and stepped toward Brendlyn. "Forgive my lack of manners. It has been a long night." She bowed her head slightly, "Lady Shyanne, daughter and single heir of Lord Henrik."

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Before Henry or Janiece could answer Daniella, there was a harsh knock on the door. Kevin's voice was heard calling, "Daniella?! Are you in there?"

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"Good! Thank you so much!" Brownie said. He was glad Darak was willing to help him.

(((OOC: LadyCourage, I'll PM the details of what Brownie wants built, hopefully tomorrow. It's necessary to the story to keep it a secret on the Fountain. )))

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Though the other people inside the hideout stared at Brendlyn, she didn't pay much notice of them. Not in a rude or conceited manner. She had a very solemn mind and usually thought only of battles, noble purposes, and vital business.

She was just wondering how long it would be before Micha would return to meet her, when she heard one of the girls exclaim about her ears. Brendlyn was surprised, though it didn't show on her face. She had thought everyone had ears like hers. She looked strangely at the odd, rounded ears of the others around her.

Edmund was talking about her, but she didn't listen to what he said. She was not the type of girl who cared about what others thought of her -- especially Edmund, who she thought to be very disrespectful and rather childish due to her episode with him.

Then, a young lady adressed her and introduced herself. It was a beautiful introduction, Brendlyn thought. It was done in the same solemn, eloquant way of speaking which Brendlyn prided herself on using.

Brendlyn bowed back. "I am pleased to meet you, most honorable, Lady. I am Brendlyn, Daughter of the Woods and Master of the Wild."

~Riella

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Susanne, finding it rude to simply stare, stood and also came to Brendlyn, inclining her head to her. "Hello, my name is Susanne. I'm an orphan. It's nice to make your acquaintance." she shot a side glance at Shyanne, then gave a small kindly bow to Brendlyn.

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Ms. Nvust carried out her instructions. She went to the Chamber of Punishment and turned the still unconscious Sam over to the person who awaited her.

~*~Brywahr Academy~*~

Daniella shot Janice and Henry a scared glance. "It's him," she whispered. She wanted to hide, but couldn't. Then he would be even angrier if he couldn't find her. Timidly, she answered the door. "Yeah. I was just meeeting new friends."
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Edmund's jaw dropped at Shyanne's harsh rebuking. Maybe he was getting a little carried away. He made his way towards Brendlyn. "Sorry about earlier."

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Ace remained standing, stock still, staring at the form of Doctor Nix as he said goodbye to Grace and walked back inside the facility. His blood boiled at the man. Nix had recognized him, Ace had seen it in his face and eyes.

Somehow... he didn't know how... Ace managed to keep himself from saying a word, from making any sort of move. As Nix disappeared, he relaxed somewhat, and turned his attention to Grace, where she was standing, staring after the hated scientist.

He shook his head and strode over, trying to loosen up. His muscles felt like he had been sitting in one position all day in a tiny bunker waiting to take the perfect sniper shot. He came up to Grace, but she didn't seem to notice him, so he cleared his throat, then spoke, "Grace?"

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Brendlyn gave a quick bow to Edmund, then focused her attention on Susanne.

For the first time since she had arrived, she had an unusually emotional look in her eyes, instead of her usual cold, emotionless face.

"I'm an orphan as well," she replied. "My parents... they were killed by a Hunter. That is why I despise the Hunters, and will join those who wish to defeat them. My parent's death must be paid for." She was silent, and looked at the ground. "Did your parents meet the same fate? If you wish, you do not have to answer."

~Riella

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Susanne looked down. "They were murdered the day I was born. The man who raised me hinted at the fact that something or someone killed them. I believe yes, it is the ones who hunt us even now."

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Brendlyn bowed. "The Hunters must be stopped. Before any one else dies. Before any more children are turned to orphans. And they will be stopped -- even if I have to kill them myself. I have prepared all my life to do just that."

~Riella

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Susanne's eyes widened slightly "Then you must be very good! From what I've experienced they are things almost unreal. I've heard whispers of their skills being unmatched." she sighed "I to wish for the killing to stop. But I don't know how we could stop it"