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[It was probably a good idea to give some space to the active construction zone and the unhinged engineer with blueprints, metal, and a blowtorch. Especially now that he had an assistant, tremendous despite sitting politely on the ground with Viktor perched on its shoulder. Much easier to reach the framework of an in-progress elevator from up here, never mind the utility in simply getting around.]
[However, whether one had been conscripted into the ongoing project or not, it might have been a good idea to convince him to take a break. Innovation thrives not on spite alone, but it does help.]
[However, whether one had been conscripted into the ongoing project or not, it might have been a good idea to convince him to take a break. Innovation thrives not on spite alone, but it does help.]
In class
[Ratio teaches advanced math and physics classes five days a week. He doesn't tolerate being interrupted and is known to have excellent aim with a piece of thrown chalk, so be sure to raise your hand if you have a question, and stay on topic. If you have something you want to ask that isn't classwork related (or are just too shy about looking stupid in front of people), you can catch him after the lecture while he's packing up, instead.
On April 1st, there are numerous rubber ducks hidden around the classroom, and he's not taking them home afterward so any that don't get discovered right away are still there to be found throughout the month.]
Office Hours
[On Wednesday afternoons, the door to his faculty office is open for anyone who wants to drop by. The intent is to help students with any questions they might have that need more time than a quick conversation between classes, but if he doesn't have anyone who actually needs the help he might not shoo you away just for being off-topic. His office is tidy and professional, lined with bookshelves and a few tasteful art pieces. Captain Quacken also sits on one of the shelves.]
Around Campus
[He spends a fair amount of time around campus in general as well, even outside of classes and office hours. He likes the library, and with the weather warming up he's taken to reading outdoors on sunny days, a long-standing habit of previous years which the university's move into a giant tree has not managed to dissuade him from. The tree's habit of dropping inexplicable apples on him, however, just might - if your timing is good, you might see him step aside from a falling fruit, or resignedly catch one after it bounces off his head.
After verifying that people who can't see magic are still explaining away things they can't understand, he's also resorted to using his wings to fly between walkway levels when he wants to get from place to place. Do you dare ask him for a ride?]
[Ratio teaches advanced math and physics classes five days a week. He doesn't tolerate being interrupted and is known to have excellent aim with a piece of thrown chalk, so be sure to raise your hand if you have a question, and stay on topic. If you have something you want to ask that isn't classwork related (or are just too shy about looking stupid in front of people), you can catch him after the lecture while he's packing up, instead.
On April 1st, there are numerous rubber ducks hidden around the classroom, and he's not taking them home afterward so any that don't get discovered right away are still there to be found throughout the month.]
Office Hours
[On Wednesday afternoons, the door to his faculty office is open for anyone who wants to drop by. The intent is to help students with any questions they might have that need more time than a quick conversation between classes, but if he doesn't have anyone who actually needs the help he might not shoo you away just for being off-topic. His office is tidy and professional, lined with bookshelves and a few tasteful art pieces. Captain Quacken also sits on one of the shelves.]
Around Campus
[He spends a fair amount of time around campus in general as well, even outside of classes and office hours. He likes the library, and with the weather warming up he's taken to reading outdoors on sunny days, a long-standing habit of previous years which the university's move into a giant tree has not managed to dissuade him from. The tree's habit of dropping inexplicable apples on him, however, just might - if your timing is good, you might see him step aside from a falling fruit, or resignedly catch one after it bounces off his head.
After verifying that people who can't see magic are still explaining away things they can't understand, he's also resorted to using his wings to fly between walkway levels when he wants to get from place to place. Do you dare ask him for a ride?]
[The non-magical university had its own place. Takame did not often go by there, he had little reason to. However Cygnus Academy was just another University with a bit of additional curriculum related to the paranormal. Still have your math and sciences though so no escaping that.
But Takame was one of the many instructors. You might find yourself spectating one of his self defense classes, sometimes in an actual small classroom to explain verbally the reasons why a means of defense might hurt you over helping. If you are close with him, he allows sitting directly in on such lessons but if you aren't, he'll gladly speak with you after they are done.
Alternatively, he could be found in the courtyard as sword instruction required considerably more room even with practice swords. And the weather was becoming nicer, so he allowed instruction to take place outside on a few days.
If none of those suit your fancy, there's a fair percent chance that he went on some sort of coffee run for a few other instructors. And is now carrying like three different Starbucks orders at once on his way back to campus. Please help him.]
But Takame was one of the many instructors. You might find yourself spectating one of his self defense classes, sometimes in an actual small classroom to explain verbally the reasons why a means of defense might hurt you over helping. If you are close with him, he allows sitting directly in on such lessons but if you aren't, he'll gladly speak with you after they are done.
Alternatively, he could be found in the courtyard as sword instruction required considerably more room even with practice swords. And the weather was becoming nicer, so he allowed instruction to take place outside on a few days.
If none of those suit your fancy, there's a fair percent chance that he went on some sort of coffee run for a few other instructors. And is now carrying like three different Starbucks orders at once on his way back to campus. Please help him.]
[Leave it to Viktor to think 'taking a break' from actively putting together a functional elevator actually meant 'studying in the library for a couple hours'. He glanced up briefly upon hearing someone else come in, almost immediately focusing back on whatever book currently had his attention.]
Doctor. [or as normal people would say, 'hello'.] I should have little problem getting to the university and resuming my usual schedule, so if you find yourself in need of a teaching assistant, feel free to let me know.
Doctor. [or as normal people would say, 'hello'.] I should have little problem getting to the university and resuming my usual schedule, so if you find yourself in need of a teaching assistant, feel free to let me know.
Meredith was past her university days, but she had offered to come help with the elevator construction project. What point was there to having magically-granted super strength if one didn't use it, after all? That said, she wasn't planning on just standing there holding a small bundle of metal rods and rails all day.
"Hey, where do you want this?"
"Hey, where do you want this?"
"Ah-" He paused in what he was doing for a moment, goggles pushed up to his hairline as he looked over the parts. "-You can hand those to Blitzcrank, I'll be needing a few of those shortly."
On cue the Golurk he was sitting on held out a hand, close to the ground for easier access.
On cue the Golurk he was sitting on held out a hand, close to the ground for easier access.
"Got it."
No sooner said than done, the parts piled carefully on the ghostly golem's hand.
"Anything else you need right now?"
No sooner said than done, the parts piled carefully on the ghostly golem's hand.
"Anything else you need right now?"
Ritsuka, as part of her efforts to try to reclaim some sense of normalcy, had started taking a few classes at Cygnus. Just a few, though, because unlike going through the motions in a singularity, this required actual effort, and saner heads had prevailed upon her to take it slow at first. That, and the fact that she always felt a little guilty if her dad Waver had to spend much time helping her out, even if he was always more than willing to.
In any case, this meant that Cygnus had now been added to her list of typical haunts, and while she tried not to butt in and pester faculty she happened to know too much, seeing the poor dragon-man trying to balance that many coffee cups at once gave her pause.
"... Uh. Do you need a hand with that?"
In any case, this meant that Cygnus had now been added to her list of typical haunts, and while she tried not to butt in and pester faculty she happened to know too much, seeing the poor dragon-man trying to balance that many coffee cups at once gave her pause.
"... Uh. Do you need a hand with that?"
Nice wings, mate!
[Edward waves a hand from where he's perched, picking cherry blossoms out of his hair. Occasionally the wind blows more into his face and he spends a couple seconds sputtering and spitting out petals that got into his mouth.]
Just enrolled into one of the courses here. [One of the history courses, in fact, to fill in the gaps of the knowledge he's gleaned from the past few years staying here.] I thought I might see you here—mind if I ask for a ride to American History Since 1865?
[Edward waves a hand from where he's perched, picking cherry blossoms out of his hair. Occasionally the wind blows more into his face and he spends a couple seconds sputtering and spitting out petals that got into his mouth.]
Just enrolled into one of the courses here. [One of the history courses, in fact, to fill in the gaps of the knowledge he's gleaned from the past few years staying here.] I thought I might see you here—mind if I ask for a ride to American History Since 1865?
[Unfortunately for everyone else, they speak the same language and have the same set of priorities. He offers a friendly nod when his attention is called.]
I'm glad to hear that, and I may just take you up on it. Becoming aware of the existence of magic last June has also led to an understanding of just how unusual some of my students are, and I can't claim I wouldn't find an extra pair of hands useful from time to time.
[In a different timeline, apprenticing Varian alone could take up most of his attention.]
I'm glad to hear that, and I may just take you up on it. Becoming aware of the existence of magic last June has also led to an understanding of just how unusual some of my students are, and I can't claim I wouldn't find an extra pair of hands useful from time to time.
[In a different timeline, apprenticing Varian alone could take up most of his attention.]
[Of course it's Edward who has the audacity. Ratio will raise his eyebrows, but he's more surprised to see Edward here at all than that the pirate is asking for a lift.]
It's a little out of my way, but I suppose I can take a passenger. [He'll take the opportunity to fly up and, surprisingly, hover next to the branch where Edward is perched. Owl wings are not made for hovering this way, but the now-glowing Anemo Vision attached to his bag seems to be making up the difference with a convenient updraft.] Grab hold, I can't maintain this for too long yet.
It's a little out of my way, but I suppose I can take a passenger. [He'll take the opportunity to fly up and, surprisingly, hover next to the branch where Edward is perched. Owl wings are not made for hovering this way, but the now-glowing Anemo Vision attached to his bag seems to be making up the difference with a convenient updraft.] Grab hold, I can't maintain this for too long yet.
Around the Campus
[Is Lyney a student? Nope. Is he here at least once a week anyway? Yep! Look, his cousin is here and Lyney is many things including "clingy as fuck", "eager to take care of his family," and "desperately in need of people at least four out of seven days a week". Bringing Bailey lunch once or twice a week solves most of these problems!
Also the student union is never going to complain about cheap, quality entertainment and he is very willing to get paid to perform some magic in the union building or on the grounds once in a while.
So you might find Lyney just wandering around the campus or performing! Please do not comment on the tail where normies are. Yes his tail is out. Yes he is aware this makes the normies think he's some kind of furry. He would argue they are not inherently wrong.
If you go looking, though, you might find him napping somewhere away from the students. He has no regrets.]
[Is Lyney a student? Nope. Is he here at least once a week anyway? Yep! Look, his cousin is here and Lyney is many things including "clingy as fuck", "eager to take care of his family," and "desperately in need of people at least four out of seven days a week". Bringing Bailey lunch once or twice a week solves most of these problems!
Also the student union is never going to complain about cheap, quality entertainment and he is very willing to get paid to perform some magic in the union building or on the grounds once in a while.
So you might find Lyney just wandering around the campus or performing! Please do not comment on the tail where normies are. Yes his tail is out. Yes he is aware this makes the normies think he's some kind of furry. He would argue they are not inherently wrong.
If you go looking, though, you might find him napping somewhere away from the students. He has no regrets.]
[Takame will suddenly find two of those orders taken from him. One because it's Yusuke's and he's found his boyfriend. The other because:]
They have drink carriers, Ame.
They have drink carriers, Ame.
It must be quite an adjustment to make, surely. I do not mind offering my help with that, wherever it might prove useful.
[tragically, he is a native speaker in 'varian'.]
[tragically, he is a native speaker in 'varian'.]
Ah, Yusuke. [Well, that was one less order Takame needed to bring over, certainly. If his hands (and tail) weren't full he'd hold his boyfriend but. Well.]
The barista behind the counter had run out of carriers. They seemed so apologetic... and though I had many orders, I informed them they needn't worry and carried them out myself...
[Which would have been easier if Takame were ordering one or two things. But he had more than that.]
The barista behind the counter had run out of carriers. They seemed so apologetic... and though I had many orders, I informed them they needn't worry and carried them out myself...
[Which would have been easier if Takame were ordering one or two things. But he had more than that.]
[Maybe if your name isn't Takame Kesi. Yusuke just shakes his head and kisses his boyfriend's cheek.]
Next time, just wait for them to get more carriers.
Next time, just wait for them to get more carriers.
"Of course."
Lucky for him Ritsuka was also very much the type to be quick to help a friend in need.
"How'd you end up with so many, though?"
... Yes, but...
[Well now he felt silly.]
I would not wish to burn them either. My fire breath would be too strong. [Says the man with im-fucking-peccable control over his combat abilities for the most part to use them for mundane means.
He just wants to make sure he completes the quest right okay!!!]
[Well now he felt silly.]
I would not wish to burn them either. My fire breath would be too strong. [Says the man with im-fucking-peccable control over his combat abilities for the most part to use them for mundane means.
He just wants to make sure he completes the quest right okay!!!]
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