>>2247688
>>Do nothing, let him sit next to you

>>2247688
>Do nothing, let him sit next to you

>>2247716
>>2247694
It was a bit odd since the whole bus is empty but regardless you didn't object.

He pulled out a cigarette from his right pocket. "Got a ligh- ugh nevahmind." frustrated, he put it back again. There were a couple of city states which gave more freedoms to minors... not this one though.

"New in the city-state?" His eyes were on your luggage next to your feet.

>Yeah
>nope
>[make up some lie]
>.....
>write in

>>2247724
>nope

>>2247724
>Yeah
>Write-in: Is it that obvious?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2247752
>>2247753

>>2247752
>>2247753
"For a human you are a shitty liar, but whatevah."

You spent the next couple of minutes in awkward silence until he reached his stop. He left you with an unsatisfied look on his face.

Your stop was the one after it as well. Faral Street , Lilim's pod for better or worse that will be your home.

An elven woman was waiting for you with a large smile on her face amidst the snow. She was middle aged by the elven standards with golden long hair and a cozy blue sweater. She was absurdly slim and a bit on the lanky side but then again almost all of the regular elves are so.

"Ah!" Her voice clearly depicted her current age; it was more youthful and energetic than you would have thought. "Welcome to Lilim's pod! I am...well Lilim and you must beeee....hmmm." She looked at her smart phone checking for your name through a list.

>Jonah Alabaster
>Jacob Mont
>Joel Hann
>Jukul Izta
>Jaldo Mesk
>[Let Lilim check your name on her phone]

>>2247804
>[Let Lilim check your name on her phone]

>>2247804
>[Let Lilim check your name on her phone]
WHATS IN THE BOX

>>2247856
>>2247981
"...Jeremiah Sol...oh..." her excitement dwindled a bit after reading your profile.

"Poor thing, losing your foster parents like that." Lilim was touched by what she read about you. She was doing her best to hold her tears.

>last couple of weeks were rough but i will manage
>I have been jumping houses since i was three no biggie
>Eh, never really had a connection with them
>I thought all elves didnt have much sympathy for lesser races
>can we talk inside? it is freezing
>write

>>2247998
"Such is life"

>>2248084
"Lets...forget about all these pesky memories. Your are starting a new life in Nileth, Isn't that exciting?! As your guardian, It is my duty to provide you with shelter and care as i did to many young boy and girls before!"

"I guess so," you muttered.

Both of you went inside, The place was neatly organized into dozens of small pods with a lovely garden in the heart of the pods, it even had a tiny pond as well. In the far corner was the common bath/shower room and a small lounge where Miss Lilim led you there first.

Most of its denizens were sleeping at moment. The cheerful elf made you a quick cup of hot chocolate before discussing more serious matters with you.

"....as you know, Elven city states treats...." she briefly choked on her own words "...your kind differently. As of right now, I am obliged to ask you for rent at the start of each month, 800 Pon..."

>I thought you are my guardian?
>Figures...
>I don't have any money
>I understand
>write in

>>2248098
>Figures...

>>2248098
>I thought you are my guardian?

>>2248098
>Figures...

>>2248098
>I don't have any money
if she's our guardian, doesn't that mean we're a minor?

>>2248098
>I thought you are my guardian?

>>2248098
>I understand
She seems nice enough, she just has to ask for rent by law, right?

>>2248098
>Figures...

>>2248224
>>2248295
>>2248332
>>2248345
>>2248496
>>2248713
>>2249292
as the name suggests, i am a snail sooo apologies for the wait. continuing

>>2248224
>>2248295
>>2248332
>>2248345
>>2248496
>>2248713
>>2249292
The elf was troubled by your reply but she chose to retain her cheerful altitude "Not the first month though! That's on the house! Oh which reminds me..."

"What's this?" She gave you a strange white keycard. It had the insignia of the city state (a branch emitting brilliant light) and the number zero on it.

"It is...well...your status card. Non elves have to carry this all the time. hehe.." she nervously took a sip from her hot Coco.

She gulped hard as you were waiting for a proper explanation "Here in Nileth, privileges have to be earned even for us snotty elves. Non elves have it harder. There are areas and activities that is...not available at the moment. You will need more elven recommendations to increase your status card level. As your guardian, I already gave you mine..."

>Thanks Miss Lilim
>Great..
>I am not a criminal you know
>Anything else i should know about this card?
>Write in

>>2250186
>Thanks Miss Lilim
She's a kind lady
>Anything else I should know about this card?

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>>2250651
"Don't lose it, dearie. that's all. Replacing it can be difficult for both of us." The cat shaped clock on the wall started its midnight meowing "Oh, look at the time! Hurry up to bed now. Tomorrow is a big day for you."

"Yeah," You were probably transferred to the lowest high school there is in the city state. Well, beggars can't be choosers.

Save for some few seeping snores here and there, the pods were awfully quiet. Miss Lilim led you to your pod. It was more or less a one sized bed with a couple of in-wall drawings for your personal stuff plus a mini fridge and a mirror as well.

"Well? What do you think?"

>I hate it
>It will do
>It is cozy
>write in

>>2250703
>It is cozy

Attitude is everything

>>2250816
"Thank you, I..." she went silent for a moment. "Never mind, good night, dearie."

Miss Lilim left in a hurry leaving you to unpack your light luggage. You wondered what she was about to say .

After settling in, you found a small pamphlet tucked under your pillow with lots of words. Your eyes were getting heavy though.

>Sleep
>Read the pamphlet
>Play with your smartphone a bit before sleeping
>check yourself in the small mirror before sleeping

a-anyone?

>>2250860
>>Read the pamphlet

>>2251235
"The Benevolent authority of Nileth is run by the ways of just and perseverance. Its founders and the like are bound to follow her glorious rules.

As a non elf of Status level : ZERO falling under category F . You are to abide the following rules. Any Misconduct reported by your guardian of any Elf of respectable status will result in dire consequences."

You turned the other page skipping some unimportant lines here and there. You hazily read the current 'rules' for you. There were some blanks filled by who you assume to be Miss Lilim.

"-Curfew starts at 9 PM , sleeping is preferred at 10 PM but not mandated.

-Under no circumstances, you must not engage in a sexual relation with an elf with a higher status level than yours

-You are forbidden to enter Elf only zones. Same goes to consuming/using/purchasing Elf only products/services.

-As a high school student, discipline and hard work is a key to success. Your school (Guardian, please write here) Erebus Academy will report any unfavorable/illegal activity you may perform in the future. Your school has the ultimate right to expel you if you don't meet its demands.

-You sole area of recreation is Uriel sq. , the city state has provided you with the Uri transportation line which is free for the first month.

-It is advisable to work for Elves for Status level ZERO or ONE. Although, you can chose any outlet to work with as long as it follow the previous rules.

-Consumption of alcohol, drugs is forbidden for you as a minor. A clean mind is an able one. Adult services are forbidden to add.

-Your guardian (please write your name) Lilim is obliged to give you 200 Pon on your first day at school, 1000 Pon in Magro's Memorial Day and 10000 Pon on your graduation day.

For more info/complaint please contact this number %%^*-@^&*-#%
Work and Prosper."

You could barely open your eyes at the moment.

>Sleep
>Play with your smartphone a bit before sleeping
>check yourself in the small mirror before sleeping

>>2251259
>>check yourself in the small mirror before sleeping
lets get a look at dis kido

>>2251312
You checked yourself momentarily on the mirror. You...

>had a sun-kissed skin with a contrasting blonde and short hair. Blue eyes
>had pale white skin with a sickly unkempt grey long hair. Emerald eyes
> had a creamy skin with blazing Pompadour ember hair. Hazel eyes
>had a warm brown skin with a buzz cut. Ebony eyes.

>>2251335
> had a creamy skin with blazing Pompadour ember hair. Hazel eyes

>>2251371
Support

>>2251371
>>2251372
With that done, You drifted into a deep sleep.
_____________________________________
Saturday, 3rd of January.
_____________________________________


The quiet pods soon bustled back to life in the early morning. Most here had Miss Lilim as their guardian with some exceptions here and there. They were like droning ants; everyone knew what to do and where to go. It was frankly overwhelming.

You got dressed in about five minutes or so but you felt that there is a reason why everyone passing nearby was giving you an odd stare.

"Dude, whaddyah doing?" exclaimed a bluish orc while cracking his neck "You ain't gonna fly like that in Erebus with no 'form."

Miss Lilim, who was already preoccupied with a million thing, hurried to you with a nervous look on her face. "Aha! Just in Time! I totally forget about it. Ronk, Can you.... go with him and buy a uniform at Ika's? You still have-" she quickly looked at her watch "-an hour and a half left."

"Come on man," The bluish Orc almost snarled "YOU do it!"

"I have got...places to go. Very busy day."

"Grrrreat."

>He doesn't have to, Miss
>Can't i skip first day?
>.....
>It is okay, where is this shop?

>>2251399
>It is okay, where is this shop?

>>2251408
Support!

>>2251408
>>2251417
"Jeremiah here is a new student , he will get lost in the Uri." You could swear that Miss Lilim's eyes went red for a second.

Ronk shrank a bit from her reaction "Okay, Okay sheesh EL. Dont get so cranky on me in the mornin' "

He turned into you with a half defeated sigh and a quick nose scratch " Jay guy, We are in for a mornin' run. Keep up and don't fall behind..."

>Jay?
>My name is Jeremiah
>Run?
>W-wait!

>>2251439
>turned to you

>>2251439
>>Don't think I wont keep up!(trails)

>>2251439
>jay? I like it!

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2251484
>>2251545
i had to go to sleep so sorry about that.

>>2251484
>>2251545
Before blitzing away, Miss Lilim gave you 200 Pon. She was swarmed a second later with other teens demanding her attention.

The traffic was already congested so transportation wasn't an ideal choice. The Star Dust glittered through the dull, cloudy skies.It did add a bit of warmth though but at the same time It made you cough severely .

Uriel sq. was a vertical labyrinth both above and below ground brimmed with advertisements, hanging wires, morning quarrels and old shops. Rays of sunlight seldom touched the surface with the most notable exception being the heart of the square itself which had a broken angel statue overgrown with moss and rust.

You didn't expect these coiling stairs above and below ground. It was as if the place was designed haphazardly. You got a couple of stinky eyes from elven officers who were full armored for some reason. It felt totally out of place.

You coughed once more, that Ronk guy didn't look behind once to check on you. You looked at your watch, it was 7 AM already.

>Roll d100 to see whether Jeremiah would catch up with Ronk or not.

>>2252022
81

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>2252022
Got to go fast

>>2252073
>>2252065
The orc raised an eyebrow when you were on par with him.

"Not bad," he smirked, struggling a bit to keep his pace. "This way!"
_____________

It was 7:20 AM by the time you two reached a small shop two levels below ground. It was sandwiched between two sloppy junk food stores. The oil-saturated air had a repulsing scent to it.
"Here it is, Jay man. I will be waiting. don't take too long; the Uri line is cramped to the ass by now."

You entered Ika's, there were little room to move around; just a rather tall counter, a tiny dressing room and piles of uniforms.

An old orc with antique round glasses was reading the news paper occasionally snorting at its contents. He was rather blunt with you "School, Year?"

"Erebus Academy, First year." you replied.

"Uh, huh. Size?"

>Small
>Medium
>Large
>Extra Large

>>2252086
Got to be stronk
Big back kind of extra large, we are fast and big as fuck

>>2252086
Got to be stronk
Big back kind of extra large, we are fast and big as fuck


Captxga Laden Erin

>>2252093
>>2252094
whats going on with that site? i cant post images or anything at all.

we need another play sadly

>>2252094
you still gere?

>>2252178
>here

>>2252086
>Medium

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>2252809
>>2252094
rollan
also i have decided to continue with one player. I dont have the luxury to wait for another one.

Your winter school uniform consisted of a warm grey blazer with a blue shirt underneath. The Academy's insignia (same as the city state but with a pen instead of a branch) had this strange metallic texture. As for your pants, it too was grey.

You honestly looked far more better this way. You quickly tucked your clothes in your spacious backpack.

"Satisfied?" You nodded in agreement.

"That will be 100 Pon." Ika lazily opened his counter. Welp here goes half of your money.

"See you in four months."
_______________________

When you exited the shop, you looked left and right but Ronk was no where to be seen, The plethora of smells combined with the buzzing traffic was a tad disorienting. It's 7:30 AM

>Wait for him?
>Try and look for Ronk?
>Make your way to Uri line?
>Turn back to the pods, there is no way you will reach Erebus in time.

>>2253706
>>2252809

>>2253706
>Try and look for Ronk?

>>2254176
It wasn't read hard to spot a blue orc amidst the ever-growing crowd and yet despite so you couldn't find him.

He must have bailed out on you.

Great.

With less than half an hour left, you managed to get on a Uri line Bus by a stroke of luck. The human driver quickly glanced at your status card before letting you in for free. It was cramped as hell, quite a struggle to maintain a personal space.

_______________

You arrived 20 minutes later. At the very gates, a prefect was waiting for you. An elf was already didn't want to be there. His outfit had a red shirt instead of your blue one. He had dark skin with hints of violet which contrasted with his silver spiky hair. He wasnt as lanky as your average elf but still, he towered over you easily.

The prefect had a list, it was mostly empty. Looking at the courtyard inside, you can see that the rest of the students were already heading to their classes.

The prefect let out a lengthy sigh "Give me your name, please."

>Jerimiah Sol
>Jay Man
>Do i really have to?
>.....

h-hello?
;_;

>>2254340
>>Jerimiah Sol

>>2254708
The elf wrote your name on his list followed by a quick check mark.

"You missed our principal speech, bud. I don't know where are you from but here we take our timing very seriously . Your class is 1-B just head to the main building then two the second floor. It should be the first room on your right, can't miss it."

>Thanks
>Off to a good start
>Whats that tick for?
>.....[ head to class]

>>2254719
>second room on your right

>>2254719
>>Whats that tick for?

>>2254760
The prefect let out a devilish smirk " Don't worry too much about. You are still far from any proper penalties."

Another student had just arrived. The elf immediately shifted his attention to her and ignoring you completely.

__________

Finding the class wasn't hard at all especially with the colour labeling system done throughout the whole academy. There it was, 1-B .

With haste you entered the class still drenched in cold sweat. A surge of coughing overwhelmed you too probably because of that damn star dust .

The whole class was staring at you....

"Well, well, well... speak of the devil and he shall gallop to you... in a less revolting manner of course." The teacher of your class was an elf with a stern look, sharp black glasses and a classy checked sweater. Your eyes briefly glanced over what was written on the white board.

Human History.

"Well? " the teacher had loathsome intent in his eyes. He was waiting for a reply.

>I am sorry.
>Won't happen again.
>Uri line was a disaster today.
>.... [Find an empty seat]
>write in

>>2254788
>>I apologize for my tardiness .

>>2254799

"I am letting it slide, that is what we elves always do." he gestured for you to take a seat which at near the fourth row on the far right.

Huh, your desk has your name written on it. You also noticed that you were the only human around. Most of them were elves with a couple of orcs...well that was interesting to say the least.

You can already hear some twisted whispers surrounding you. they were immediately quelled with the teacher cleared his throat. "Alright class, fun time is over. Again, i am Mr. Quinith Va-erelh . My first name shall suffice. I doubt any of you can spell it correctly anyways. As all the teachers will remind you, books are absolutely mandatory to have next week. This week is a 'freester'? 'freeingy?"

"Freebie," one of the students in the back corrected him.

"Yes, a 'freebie'. Onto our main subject, Today i will briefly introduce you to the gateways of human history. Now, mister Jeremiah..."

Another gantlet of eyes were formed around you "Judging from your accent and colour of hair, i have three to four guesses about your birth place. Can you share with the class where are you from?"

>Do i really have to?
>I am from... the pit chain-states
>Don't know, I kept moving from one city state to another
>What do you think, Mr. Quinith?
>Northen Virtzia city state and proud
>Somewhere across the Ferran Isles

>>2254816
>>Somewhere across the Ferran Isles

>>2254817
"Just as i thought, a perfect example of undistributed isolation. Back in the seven kingdom era . The heretic queen was the first to make contact with the red haired humans. One of the few occasions where she didn't order her army to purge non elves. She...uh..." The classy elf looked troubled for a second "She had a thing for the colour red."

Throughout the one and half hour lecture you learned a bit about your heritage. Despite being rather self-centered/egotistic, Quinith was quite a good teacher. The rest of the class was dead bored by the time he finished.

"And that is all for today, Next week, we will discuss the Fanatic human King Randal and the downfall of his kingdom, Vileh e Kestral. " He said something in Elvish before leaving the class.

The other small whiteboard had a schedule for this week classes. Apparently, You had five classes today; two were two hours each followed by 30 minutes midday break then three 1-hour classes afterward.

"Hey , Derkeh , The heretic queen used your men as fucktoys! ha!" said one of the students behind you while throwing a balled up piece of paper at you. Three or four students laughed with him. It seemed that the next teacher was yet to arrive.

>What did you say?!
>Grow up, please
>To compensate the lack of proper dick in her court, obviously
>.... [Ignore him]

>>2254825
>>.... [Ignore him]

Also going to bed.

>>2254835
thanks for playing anon.
goodnight

posting for tomorrow
>>2254835
"What's wrong tough guy? do y-" he stopped when the new teacher arrived, a plump orc in a white, fluffy jacket and a long skirt, also in white. She had some freckles on her face, a bit darker than her green skin. She neatly braided her black hair in a pleasant old fashion.

The teacher took off her dust mask revealing an almost contagious grin on her face. Before she could say anything, she pulled out a small box from her kitty-themed briefcase.

"Here my lovelies, some sweets to start your day with tasty n fuzzy feelings!" Everyone in class took one. She wasn't joking, it was really nice with a delightful aftertaste.

"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Miss Shalquoir . I am more than honored to teach younger generations the inner workings of the great biological machines of our world. Don't think of Biology as a boring subject written by cranky old men. Think of it as a better way to understand life around AND within you. We are all students in the great journey of life aferall!"

Well someone is thrilled today "We will take a quick sneak peak in the anatomy of centaurs. What do you know about centaurs? raise your hand and share your thoughts with us...."

>[Raise your hand]
>[Do nothing]
>[Take a quick nap]

>>2254907
>raise your hand

>>2254907
>Raise your hand

>>2254907
>[Do nothing]

>>2254907
[Do nothing]

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>2255359
>>2255512
>>2255530
>>2256022
i just woke up, oh my, this is my lucky day

rollan 1 is raising your hands 2 is nothing

>>2256022
>>2255530
>>2255512
>>2255359
>>2255359
>>2255512
>>2255530
Another students raised their hands, not you though; you rarely saw one in person. the teacher was really happy from the general participation.

Ms. Shalqouir picked a white-haired albino orc who wasn't raising her hand, she was huddling to her desk. "Sleepyhead, wake up~"

"I-i wasn't." The albino student orc stood up revealing a toned if not a bit muscular body. She clearly towered the teacher, her voice had a bit of boyish tone to it. "Centaurs were for the most part of their history a nomadic race with a handful of exceptions particularly in the eastern hemisphere. Unlike most races, their upper half is mostly filled with convoluted and complex set of lungs and a very powerful heart."

"Very, very good!" Ms. Shalqouir was truly impressed, She asked the student to come and get another piece of candy. The Albino student obliged reluctantly blushing on the way there. Your class sure loved to whisper and gossip.

The rest of the class focused around the multi chamber heart of the centaurs. The Orc teacher was astoundingly good with diagrams, she brought at least eight markers, each had its own distinctive colour. It was fun, if that made any sense.

"Next week, we will start with a quick quiz . I hope you wrote down what i said. Bye bye~"

_________________
Midday break
_________________

Finally after four hours or so it was break time. For thirty minutes, you were allowed to do whatever you wanted. You stomach growled in protest, you didn't ate anything since yesterday.

>Check the library
>Go to the the Kiosk
>Sit and chill in the courtyard
>Look for Ronk? [Roll d100]
>Explore around
>Write in

>>2256121
>Other students

>>2256121
>Go to the Kiosk
We still got 100 pon right? Food shouldn't cost that much, but we gotta eat

>>2256121
>>Go to the the Kiosk

>>2256121
>Visiting the Kiosk
Chances are, we are not the only hungry student and we'll meet more people there

>>2256167
>>2256178
>>2256186
The Kiosk was in the farthest corner of the courtyard in a smallish alcove with a couple of eating tables, all were for four.

It wasn't as crowded as you might have thought. Most of the stuff on sale were already packaged with the exception of mouth-watering noodles. There was something about that smell.

"Eyyyy," a burly man behind the counter shifted his attention to you. Aside from his causal clothes (which was a bit light for some reason?) he wore a grey apron and a dust mask which covered a good chunk of his face.

He had this booming voice with a strange accent "good to see me a brotha from anotha motha, 'ere, on the house mah man."

He scooped some hot noodles in a plastic bowl before sprinkling some herbs and spices on the top.

>Thanks!
>That won't be necessary
>Eh, I don't like noodles, sorry.
>Can i buy something else?
>I am reporting you
>write in

>>2256243
>Thanks!
Make small talk with him

>>2256243
>Mouth watering noodles
>Hell yeah, thanks man
>>2256252
This

>>2256252
The noodles were too delicious that you burnt your tongue in the first few slurps. "Those are del..cious! Whatsh your shecret?"

"Das from me old army days, used to cook for the boyos there. Chief Waxwell, i liked dat name. But me brotha, dem days are gooone n dead, I happy where I be now!" Another student came for a refill.

"Well you can j-" you were interrupted by someone behind. It was the prefect from earlier.

"A moment please." It was more of an order than a request really. Regardless, you followed him to a secluded spot where he could talk rather freely.

"I hope you are coping well with the academy."

"I am managing," you replied "What's this about?"

"To be blunt, I am getting overwhelmed with my position as a prefect. I was tasked to monitor the classes from 1-A to 1-C. I am requesting a rather minor help from you since you are new here and all. I want you to report...anything suspicious, illegal or simply defaming happening in your class. I will return the favor one way or another as long as you help me with the...unfavorably in your class."

>you got it
>I am no snitch
>I rather not get involved
>write in

>>2256466
>I rather not get involved
I don't have a reputation around here yet. I'd rather not be the snitch. not a good way to start

i was waiting for the other anon, sorry.
>>2256474
"Hmph." He huffed "Suit yourself, here is my number, in case of a change in heart. I am Terreth. Vileh e Kestral "

>....
>[Try to reply back in Elvish] [d100]
>I heard this word a lot, whats that?
>What dos Derkeh mean?
>See you later
>write in

>>2256582
>[Try to reply back in Elvish] [d100]

>>2256582
>>[Try to reply back in Elvish] [d100]

>>2256587
>>2256590
roll the dice

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>2256592
Best of three? Or average between rolls?

>>2256595
each anon roll once, if we got more than three players by some stroke of luck. it will be best of three

>>2256599

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>2256607
>>2256599
Sorry

>>2256607
>>2256595
you said the literal equivalent to good day in elvish "Not bad, I will see you soon."
___________________

When you returned back to the class, you found an old Dryad in a really outdated business suit. The teacher did his best to keep all of his overgrowth tucked inside, his large two wooden horns where almost touching the ceiling and you thought elves where the lankiest folks around.

He didn't speak until everyone was silent. "Good afternoon, children." he spoke in a sluggish tone. Each world felt like an eternity by itself. "I am Mr. Ludwill van Lixinbrough , I will be your botany teacher. I believe more in practicality over other means of teaching. Each two student will be assigned to different plant for a single month."

A wave of disappointment washed over the class, again. The Dryad continued when everyone remained silent." Tropica V. Lumenisa is the subject of today. please ask your questions at the end of the class."

With his slow monotonous voice,he put a lot to sleep in a single hour. You barely resisted the urge to join them. You learned about this insect eating plant which is called the silver-bellied trapfly which transformed her smaller preys into a bioluminescent light to lure bigger catches.

"Any question? no? good. Please come in pairs and chose a plant." Instead of showing you the plants, Mr. Ludwill, had them written in a list....all of them were written in their scientific names.

There was little time to choose pairs, almost all of the elves exclusively went with each other leaving a few candidates. You approach one of the remaining three students.

>The Albino orc girl
>An elf boy with relaxed altitude slacking off at the end of the class
>An elf girl checking her phone nervously

>>2256657
>>The Albino orc girl

>>2256667
"M-me?" She looked to her left and right. everyone had made pairs already

"Fine." Her eyes were glued to the ground. Both of you went to the teacher's desk. "Please write down your names here."

You wrote yours . Her name was was Shiwe Donkarr ? you had no idea how to pronounce this name.

now here's the hard part, the teacher gave you five plants to choose from. Shiwe didn't make the first move, it was up to you.

>Broncho Caltivallis
>E. Lundea Kastrases
>Lymphan Succobata
>Onus Mischoporodrum
>Exrssa neo unversalis
>[Let her choose instead]

>>2256683
>>[Let her choose instead]

>>2256698
"Lymphan Succobata." she randomly chose one.

"Ah, the water devil plant." Mr. Ludwill remarked "She is a delicate and frail one. Without daily care, it can and will wither easily. I trust you will return her with a budding blue flower next month."

All of the fifteen pots were under his desk the whole time. Yours was half submerged in water already, the plant itself resembled a dead blue branch but with hundred of smaller pores oozing a viscous blue substance. It had a rather succulent smell to it.

"S-sorry about that," said your partner. She obviously didn't know which to choose.

>If that thing dies it is your fault
>Hey, we will make it, i mean how hard can it be?
>No bigge, we'll figure something out
>.... [return to your desk]
>write in

>>2256724
>>No bigge, we'll figure something out

>>2256727
" Y-yeah, Leave the first week to me." you nodded. Looks like most of the students got easy pickings. Oh well.

Mr. Ludwill slowly made his way out when the class is over, he had a brief talk with the next teacher. They seemed like old friends from the way their talked ti each other.

This next teacher was an elf several life times older than you. He took off his creamy scarf and jacket revealing a checkered shirt with black suspenders underneath. His wrinkled face shifted to pure disgust when he addressed the class.

"LISTEN UP!" he slammed his teacher stick on the desk scaring a couple of female students. "I am Mr. Tharanel, your Elven language teacher. I am stuck with you brats this year and so are you. So lets make it easier for the both of us."

"See this? " He slammed his stick once more "This is your punishment for messing up or pissing me off. The only thing stopping you from a quick BLAM is your wits."

His eyes were fixed on you " Now , starting off with the minorities of our class. Can you tell me what does Vileh e Kestral mean?"

>I don't know?
>Hello?
>See you later?
>Goodbye?
>Work and prosper?
>Elves are cool?

>>2256748
>>See you later?

>>2256766
"Nope!" a sadistic grin was drawn on his face "Literal translation means work and prosper but it is more of a informal way of saying goodbye. According to its context it can be used formally too."

Some of the elves started to smirk at your failure "SHUT UP!" he slammed it hard on the whiteboard this time before addressing you again. "Tell you what, just because to spite the little shits laughing at you, i am willing to give another chance. Answer it right.... no BLAM. Wrong.... FOUR BLAMS. Pick your poison, boy."

>All or nothing
>One is enough for me. I don't want to risk for more.

>>2256775
>>One is enough for me. I don't want to risk for more.

>>2256778
"Smart man, you never deal with the devil. show me your right hand." It was more like a whip lash, a painful and burning one. The female students eeked a bit, they weren't prepared for this at all. He was really nitpicky about grammar.

At least you weren't the only one taking the BLAM. That guy he cursed you earlier got three. Almost everyone was shivering in their seats the whole time.

"Next class is on Monday, 5th of January . For each mistake done in my formal/informal greeting quiz , the WHOLE class will get a BLAM. Elves of this class with study REGIONAL DIALECTS across the nearest ten city states so are you not off the hook!"

With that said Mr. Tharanel left the class. Your hand still burned, damn. Looks like the teacher haven't arrive just yet.

>Head to the bathroom, rinse your burning hand
>Stay here, man it up

>>2256787
>>Stay here, man it up

>>2256793
Nah, It wasn't worth it.

Fifteen minutes has passed and the teacher still didn't show up. It was all cleared when Trerreth, the prefect informed the class that the teacher was sick. She won't be coming today.

Welp, time to go home.
____________________

You coughed more as you were near the gate. Apparently there were a large truck unloading some huge boxes into the courtyard. That's when you spotted Ronk. He glanced at you once failing to recognized you immediately then he did it again, panic now in his eyes.

"H-hey Jay man, Looking good in grey!"

>I am telling Miss Lilim about what happened today
>Nice bailing out on me like that
>So where were you?
>Wanna ride back to home together?
>....[Ignore him]
>write in

>>2256802
>>Nice bailing out on me like that
>>So where were you?

>>2256805
"Gyah...I...eerr, blah. Look, I had a bad run in with some guys. I know i am an asshole but i am not THAT asshole, you get me, Jay man?"

Your reaction remained the same "Look, I'll make at up to ya. H-how about this? A nightly tour in the dark bowels of Uri? Whaddya say?"

>Better be worth it
>Not good enough
>Just don't mess with me like that again. I am going home
>write in

>>2256810
>>Better be worth it
>>Just don't mess with me like that again.

>>2256812
"Gotcha! dude, you won't regret it. now come on lets head home. Oh right, lets exchange numbers real quick."
__________

You returned back to the pods at 4:00 PM. Ronk said that the two of you would start going at 6:00 PM. So you had about two hours to do whatever you want.

>Study what you learned today
>Sleep
>See if Miss Lilim is around
>Chill by the garden
>Go to Uri early
>Take a warm bath
>Rest in the pod's small lounge, watch TV etc.
>write in

>>2256824
>>Take a warm bath
>Rest in the pod's small lounge, watch TV etc.

How did we even end up in Nileth anyway?

>>2256830
As a minor, We needed a guardian which was Miss Lilim. The previous city state that We were in didn't have foster parents who were willing to accept us.

>>2256829
A warm bath in this cold weather was truly a bliss. you took your sweet time. You came out fresh and reinvigorated.

The Lounge was tad crowded. You couldn't approach the T.V at all; apparently Nileth's home team was playing against another city state's team in a game of Lokk . It was similar to football but it has way more strategy into it. Looks like the home team is getting their ass kicked.

Luckily for you Miss Lilim had back some cookies, she put them on a large pink tray. You took one and sat idly on a comfortable chair.

"Pssst, new guy." You heard someone calling you. A human girl on par with your age with curly but short black hair and a turtle neck sweater, she had her dust mask on, her blue eyes were baggy as hell.

You noticed that she was playing chess by herself which was...odd "Wanna play a game of chess? The boys are clumping over the T.V. No way in seven hecks i will watch my favorite show."

>Eh no thanks
>Another time
>I know shit all about chess
>Sure. My Foster dad was all about chess
>write in

>>2256837
>>Sure. My Foster dad was all about chess

>>2256847
"It's on!" She was thrilled to play with you. You knew a thing or two about chess. It started off really slow with the girl needlessly sending her pawns to certain doom but eventually she stopped her charade and whipped out your big guns in a couple of precise turns.

"Check mate...again." She sighed upon defeating you thrice in a row. It was nearing six pm by then.


>Lets play another match



>I gotta go, it was fun play with you.

>>2256856
>>I gotta go, it was fun playing with you. What's your name by the way?

>>2256858
"Cassandra, and you?"

"Jeremiah, i guess you can call me Jay."

"K, don't let me down in our next match, yeah?"
_________________

"Alright, here comes the Jay man" Ronk was waiting for you. "So, here come your first lesson. See that path down there?" He pointed at an entry to a Subway Station.

"What of it?"

"It is part of the Uri transportation line my dude. pretty good if you don't wanna get sandwiched in the bus..."

"Neat." Honestly you didn't notice it before.

"So since we are on a tight schedule here, we can go to one of four places for the night. One is Pontaur , a secret centaur race betting place for ez pon bit it only open on Saturdays and Fridays -"

"Are you seriously recommending gambling for me right now?"

"Ssssssh, not so loud!" He hushed you "It is not gambling you take your money back...well except for the entry fee but thats not the point! dude lemme finish here!"

You sighed "Go ahead."

"Then you got the Aliblasters. You can literally find and play any video game there on any console. Their renting fee is cheap as hell!"

"Next..."

"How about The Mandos ? home movies? foreign movies, they got it! their pops are tasty too! Adult movies are out of question....well most of the time it is a big no no."

"And the final one is...?" you were getting slightly impatient.

" The Grand Bouclair, Street vendors selling good stuff under ground, oh yeah. Legal-ish stuff. haha..."

>All sound too shady to me
>Lets go to_____ [Pick one]
>Man, you are weird. We will hang out later.
>I got like 100 Pons, doubt i can buy anything really
>How about the LEGAL stuff in Uri, Ronk? Quick rundown?
>write in

>>2256886
>>I got like 100 Pons, doubt i can buy anything really

>>2256887
"Hmmm, well i guess i can hook you up with someone who can use an extra hand in washing dishes. Ain't pretty but the pay is good. You In?"

>I guess
>Nah, i will find something on my own

>>2256897
>>I guess. How much per hour?

>>2256897
>Sounds good, do they pay per day or week?

>>2256924
>>2256938
"15 Pons per hour, she will pay you more on busy day, Wednesdays and Thursdays . You'll get some some nice view too, so thats a bonus, friendo."


>Sure i am in


>sounds like a massive waste of time

>>2256967
>>Sure i am in

>>2256967
>>Sure I'm in

>>2256967
>>Sure i am in

>>2256970
>>2256978
>>2256979
"Hell yeah! I worked there once but i keep breaking dem dishes. Totally ain't my thing, anyways, let's go!"

___________

Uri square was totally a different place at night; neon lights, pleasant and noxious vapours seeping from the underground mazes, lots of intangible noises and more. Elven police force in full gear were around a bit aggressively too.

Ronk led you to the heart of the square to a small diner called the slop . Most of its customers were manly and gruffly orcs. They seemed to almost eat and spew curses at each other at the same time.

"Yo," Ronk waved at the owner of the place casually. She was rather voluptuous, her dreadlocks were awfully long reaching her waist easily. She wore a stained apron which was white at a time.

"Dauzga! Grig nor Deel!" She greeted him warmly. Her smile faded a little when she saw you "Who this?"

"Jay man, this is Kreiden . Kreiden this is your new dish guy." He introduced you to her.

"Look at him, Ronk, boy is soft." Well that was rather blunt "You think you up to task, boy?"

"Yep."

"Tsk, fine, they are all yours."

___________________________

The waves of dishes seemed to be endless, you took a deep breath and started to scrub them to oblivion.

>roll a d100 to determine how efficient Jeremiah did in his dish-washing.

Rolled 64, 43 = 107 (2d100)

>>2257003

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>2257006
Sorry

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2257003

>>2256967
>sure I am in

Will it interfere with studies too much?

>>2257008
>>2257009
The greasy stacks of dishes were efficiently dealt with, you even had small periods of no dirty dishes to clean. Its was nearing your curfew time. Most of folks like you with the same status were rounding up.

"I am impressed. You are no soft, I like it. Here, you earned them." She gave you 45 Pons for about 2.5 hours dishwork.

"I have some Urgan chops leftovers, wanna have some for home?" While it had an appetizing smell, it looked like brown gooey mess of meat, veggies and gravy.

>I am actually full, thanks
>I am not really into Orc food
>Sure, why not?


>>2257011
it is up to the players to balance between study/work/other activities

>>2257019
>>Sure, why not?

>>2257019
>>Sure, why not?

>>2257027
>>2257030
She packaged a portion of the chops in a plastic box for you. You quickly made your way back to the pods.

You sat down by the mostly empty lounge to eat your warm dinner. It was delicious although you couldn't differentiate between its ingredients.

"Can i talk with you for a second?" It was miss Lilim with a rather melancholic look on her face.

"Sure." You stopped eating to hear her.

"I...brought you a dust mask, I don't know if you got one but here goes. How was your first day , Jeremiah?"

>_________

>>2257042
You know, some good, some bad, some racism, the usual

>>2257042
>>So earlier today... What did you mean to tell me?

>>2257043
Seconding

>>2257043
>>2257047
>>2257046
She stuttered for a moment "I-well, as your guardian, know that i am always by your side. Don't hesitate to call me if you need any help." she gave you her number. She said her goodnights to other boys and girls in the lounge.

Your recent meal had made you feel woozy. Time for bed.
______________

we will end it here for today. thank you for playing.

>>2257053
night op

>>2257053
Thanks for running.

>>2257053
ill be here op good night

>>2257053
Night op, thanks for running

>>2257057
>>2257058
>>2257064
>>2257073

_____________________________________
Sunday, 4th of January. - Star Dust -
_____________________________________

You woke up with an upset stomach, you shrugged it off for now. You dressed up ready to take the bus.

By some miracle you managed to find not only a seat but a front one. Your new dust mask was a life changer; you no longer felt the urge to cough uncontrollably.

You looked at the T.V which had a nasty crack at its right corner "-in other news, Nileth has shamefully lost against Caldin 9-2. The current coach has resigned without any further comments."

"A human coach, what were they thinking?"

"It should have been an elf, embarrassing!"

"..."
_____________

You reached the academy in time thankfully. A couple of students were gathered in the courtyard; apparently. The boxes from yesterday were statue parts. a professional team was reassembling it back together.

It kind of looked like a branch but you were not sure of its true nature just it. You went straight to class.

__________

Yeesh, looks like today's schedule was kind of bloated; three two hours class with no breaks.

Shiwe approached you as soon as you sat down avoiding any eye contact "H-hey, Can we go to the library after school? Mr. Ludwill has donated some of his botany books to the Library. we can find something useful for the water devil."


> Alright, i'll be there at 2:15



>Not today. I need to study for Tharanel's quiz tomorrow.

>>2258982
>> Alright, i'll be there at 2:15
We can study while we're there anyway.

>>2258997
" I'll be waiting." She hurried back to her desk.

Your next teacher had just arrived, She was a human with messy long blonde hair and creamy skin. She looked like she came here in a hurry. Her black suit definitely came out of the laundromat without ironing at all. She had a cup of coffee with an equation written on it. She yawned a couple of times while taking quick sips.

When she finished her coffee, she eyes were widened up, she addressed everyone with a half grumpy voice "Morning class, I am Ms. Lyiah Arkstein . Your Math slash Physics teacher because it is totally fair to work for two jobs but only get-"

She looked at the elven students in the class " Moving on , Buckle up boys and girls, we are in it for the long haul." The horrible realization ebbed for most around...

The first two classes were math and physics...

It was a nightmare to keep up with this madwoman. In few minutes, she would fill the white board only to erase everything once she was done. Almost three hours has passed, everyone one was exhausted. You on the other hand had an insidious pain slowly on the rise...

"Hey! hey!" She looked at you angrily "Don't play sick on me! no one is getting out of this hell hole unless i am done!"

>I am...not
>My stomach...it hurts

>>2259030
muh trip

>>2259030
>>My stomach...it hurts

>>2259036
"Oh.." Miss Lyiah softened a bit when she saw your pale and sweaty face. "Come with me,"

You felt extremely woozy, weakened and dizzy as you left the class with her. For a second, your legs gave in but the teacher helped you to stand up again, one of the prefects rushed to help you instead but she ultimately refused citing that you are 'her student'.

The infirmary was a bit small. It had a nurse who was smoking on her job. It was one of the few instances you saw a half-elf, she wore a white coat with the academy's insignia on it . She had thick black eyeliners emphasizing her velvet eyes. Her petit rosy face had little make up other than the eyeliners and a black lipstick. Her short black pony tail had dyed velvet hair ends . As for her ears, They were slightly pointy but not like the elven ones.

The nurse quick quickly put out her smoke, she acknowledged the teacher first "Liyah."

"Feryiah," She replied in equal tone.

The nurse made you sit on the examination table. "Open your mouth."

You did so. After a quick inspection, the nurse then rummaged through her cabinet before giving you two tablets "Your body had a severe reaction against a strain of bacteria normally found in Orcish Urgan, their favorite herd animal. They pose no threat to Orcs but it can be troublesome to non orc, Take these "

You swallowed the tablets while drinking a cup of water brought by the nurse "You will lose you appetite for the rest of the day. other than that, you'll be fine..." She briefly exchanged venomous gazes with Miss Lyiah "... unless you are feeling awfully tired, i can easily send you to home early today, maybe tomorrow too. you won't have to be endure more useless babbling ..."

>Y-yeah, I am too tired. i need to go home.


>That won't be necessary

>>2259068
>>That won't be necessary
Tempting but don't want to fall behind on studies.

>>2259068
>>That won't be necessary

>>2259076
"Hmph." the nurse lighted up another cigarette "I guess we are done here."
______
You returned back to class with Miss Liyah who had a sheepish grin of her face.

As expected the class was in chaos, three or four of the boys gave you a thumbs up. The whole class was more energetic with this break.

The class continued as usual. You were still in slight pain but it was nothing in comparison.

"And that's all for today's classes. You better have all of your books ready next week. Don't bother to come to my class without them, yeah?" with that said, Miss Lyiah left the class.

Terreth came a minute later " Everyone is needed at the art room. Third floor, fifth room on your left."

You along with the class quickly headed to the spacious art room. There were a lot of canvases, unfinished statues and more in the corners of the room.

In its center was the most fashionable and modern teacher you saw so far. Bright choices of colour, fashionable and frilly skirt an fitting top. Her body was kinda of slim but she wasn't as lanky as other other.

Like Terreth, She had a darkish Violet skin with sliver hair that ended a weird cone . It was like one of those extravagant fashion models.

"ooooh~" she clapped twice in sheer excitement "New art chicks for me!" she pinched the cheeks of everyone playfully "Aren't you all just CUUUTE~ "

The students looked to each other, confused by the strange-accented woman.

"I am Miss Gallel, but it is sooo boring, for now on, I am Mommy ! Like any proper Mommy, I will raise my cuties in the world of Art! Now it is baby steps time; The every basics in drawing!"

She used a lot of body language to express herself but time did fly around. She was very fluid and informative while explaining things like 3D projecting, shading, smudging and what not "As an assignment for next week, Mommy wants each of her cuties to bring a sketch book with at least a drawing of something! Vadamos !"

____________
It was about 2:00 PM when the class was finished. You had this awful metallic taste in your mouth.

>Head back to the pods
>Go and buy something from the Kisok
>Head straight to the Library
>Write in

>>2259086
>>2259101

>>2259101
Go and buy something from the Kiosk

i will be back in an hour

>>2259110
You really didn't feel to eat anything, still, you wanted to change this unpleasant taste.

"Eyyy, you look dead me brotha. Got lots of pops and drinks for you!"

You checked Waxwell's stock:

Mineral Water - 2 Pons
Hot Coco - 2 Pons
Hot Coffee- 2 Pons
Earnest grey Tea - 5 Pons
Fuzzpuzz Soda - 5 Pons
Mr. Goda Soda - 5 Pons
Pomp Promp Soda- 5 Pons
Strawberry Storm! Juice - 5 Pons
Delightful Devil Juice - 7 Pons
Vew Pew Juice- 7 Pons
Waxwell Special Juice- 10 Pons

>Buy ______
>Don't buy anything, leave

>>2259171
Hot Coco

>>2259176
This is fine

>>2259171
Hot Coco

>>2259176
>>2259179
>>2259187
You took off your mask and drank the hot coco. It was a nice palate cleanser with a sweet aftertaste. You thanked Waxwell and headed to the library.

The library was in the first floor, it left like a huge maze with lots of bookshelves forming corners in every spot. It had separate study and reading corners. Most around here were of second and third year.

The librarian was an old green orc in a blue pullover. He lost most of his hair but a few white and grey strands here and there. he hunched over a large book he was reading with his thick glasses. He looked at you once with disdain in his eyes making a hush gesture, you nodded and moved on.

Shiwe was waiting for you at a small table with more than ten books, nah, the right term here was tomes "I-i don't know where to look. Library closes at 5:00 PM "

"We have a lot of time, Lympha Succobata, was it?" you took a seat.

"Yeah...well... lets get going."

>Roll 1d100 to determine how fast/lucky Jeremiah was in his search for the water devil plant.

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>2259195

>>2259197
somehow you found the strain after a couple of pages throughout your very first book.

"...Succobata is one of the rare plants which only thrives in absurdly low temperatures. It has three feeding periods (about 8-10 hour interval) in which the succulent and viscous excretions will turn red attracting dragonflies to lay their eggs inside the pores, unbeknownst to the dragonfly mother, she had thrown her offspring in the maw of the devil.

The plant is also known to accept other insect eggs as a source of nutrition although it is not as optimal as the dragonfly's. This viscous fluid can also attract certain species of fish which will lay its egg in in between its undergrowth.

In the harsh, cold seasons, Lymphan Succobata will oozes a blue viscous substance instead of the regular white. Grey viscous liquid is more or less a clear indication of the plant's hindered growth and/or death."

It can only thrive under salty soil and water (56-67%) where it will acquire its essential minerals needed for proper growth. A blue flower will bud under perfect conditions only. In a rather Ironic twist of fate, Dragonflies is indirectly responsible of..."

"Insects eggs? where are we going to find those?"

>No idea
>Lets buy caviar instead?
>You will figure out something
>Write in

>>2259233
Can't we just leave it in the open and let it attract insects naturally?

>>2259236
"So we'll leave it to chance? Isn't that a bit risky? We are still in winter. I don\t see many flies around."

Well she had a point, you thought about possible alternatives.

>trust me, it will work. Let nature do her work.
>we'll have to settle for roe then, it is cheaper. we will split the cost together
>I think i saw an anthill in a garden back where i live, i will see if i can get their eggs one way or another
>does it really have to be eggs though?
>write in

>>2259242
>>we'll have to settle for roe then, it is cheaper. we will split the cost together

>>2259245
Sounds good

>>2259245
>>2259255
"That will do." she replied. You helped her to return the old books back to their shelves.

"H-hey, how about we exchange numbers? It will be easier to contact each other just in case."

"Sure," You gave her your number and vice versa "Thank you Jeremiah, It would take me a lot to find the right page."

>You are welcome, see you tomorrow.
>We still have an hour and a half left, Wanna study together for tomorrow's exam? [Roll d100]
>write in

>>2259260
>>We still have an hour and a half left, Wanna study together for tomorrow's exam? [Roll d100]

>>2259261
roll i suppose

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>2259277

>>2259278
"Well, I...." She hesitated for a moment "Alright, I am terrible in Elvish, so i might not be that much of a study partner. "

"Hey, we are all."

"R-right."

Using both of your notes combined with a book or two. you two managed to learn something. It wasn't much though ; It was more of a blind man leading a deaf one.

This whole time, the librarian was eyeing you suspiciously, you paid no heed to him. Soon he would kick everyone out.

Time to go home.

___________

Exhausted , you returned back to the pod by 6:12 PM. You felt a bit drowsy; maybe it was a side effect from the tablet or perhaps from not eating anything the whole day....you didn't have the appetite for anything really.

>Sleep
>Study what you learned today
>Study Elven greeting by yourself
>See if Miss Lilim is around
>Look around for Ronk
>Chill by the garden
>Go to Uri square
>Play Chess with anyone/yourself/ Cassandra (if she is there)
>Rest in the pod's small lounge, watch TV etc.
>write in

>>2259300
>>Sleep
Sick people should rest.

>>2259300
>Look around for Ronk
Sleep is for the weak! we strong man-ork, try to go to work

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>2259306
>>2259311
rolling
1=sleep
2=rook

>>2259314
>ronk

>>2259306
>>2259311
The Blueish Orc was chilling by the garden, lifting 10 kg dumbbells with relative ease.

"Sup Jay ma-" he noticed your overall fatigue "Yeesh, you look like a walking roadkill. You okay man?"

"Thank Kreiden and her food for that, " You groaned a little.

"Yikes, sorry for that. Our food is kinda strong. You had an old saying about killing elves with our food, ha!" he paused for a second checking if there is any policemen around "So, Whaddyah want?"

>Wanna have some fun in Uri?
>Can you help me out with Elvish greetings? I am so getting BLAM tomorrow?
>I don't remember the way to Kreiden , help me out here please.
>write in

>>2259324
>We had an old saying
>If there was

>>2259324
>>I don't remember the way to Kreiden , help me out here please.

>>2259324
>>I don't remember the way to Kreiden , help me out here please.

I will be back in half an hour
>>2259328
>>2259330

"Dude, you can barely stand up straight. You sure you wanna work today?"


>Such is student's life


>You are right, I shouldn't strain myself like that

>>2259334
>Such is student's life

>>2259334
>>You are right, I shouldn't strain myself like that

Rolled 1 (1d2)

my first liver stew in the making, hopefully i wont fuck it up

>>2259335
>>2259341
1=go
2=no go

>>2259335
>>2259341
"Welp, time to go. Gotta put these babies in my pod fist."

_______________

You dozed off a bit while boarding the subway. Again, Ronk showed you the way to the Slop. He said he had business in the square anyways, leaving you with a goodbye.

The busty owner was busy two drunken orcs itching for a fight. Once that was done, She addressed you with a faint smile "My boy, ready for some work?"

"Yep." You replied hazily.

"Good, Krom was dying there." You entered the kitchen with an apron on. There was already another orc dish guy, he didn't pay any attention to you; not like you two were competing or anything. You got about two hours to triumph over the piles of dishes.

You cracked your fingers, time to scrub the grease

>roll a d100 to determine how efficient Jeremiah did in his dish-washing, a penalty resulting from his exhaustion/sickness will be added to the final roll.

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2259410
And with that night OP.

>>2259413
good night anon
thanks for playing.

Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>2259410

>>2259410
Night, op

>>2259424

>>2259425
goodnight anon
>>2259413
>>2259421
The warm, rushing water was keeping you from falling asleep. You were slow and sloppy but at the very least you finished the dishes without breaking anything.

"Rough day huh?"

"You had no idea..." your stomach growled with your reply. She gave you 30 pons for today's work.

"I got some Fried Bahkari, one of my customers said he them steamed instead. He got a good smack instead. want some?"

>Nooooo thank you
>Gimme
>I got sick from your food last time
>T-thanks [Throw them in the trash later]
>write in

>>2259455
Just want to check is it that we totally cannot eat Orc food or is it the previous dish had bacteria?

>>2259463
Orcish food in general is a bit tough on non orcs but it is edible (and delicious), the more you eat it, the more you get accustomed to it.

>>2259455
>that he wanted them

>>2259455
>>Gimme

>>2259483
You thanked your boss before catching a bus back to the pod. You ate the fried Bahkari on the way home, they were kind of spicy but with a hint of sweetness. You had no idea what you were eating and you liked it.

Once you reached home, you jumped back to your bed. you couldn't wait to get BLAM tomorrow.

I will be ending it here. Goodnight and thank you for playing.

_____________________________________
Monday, 5th of January. - Star Dust -
_____________________________________

You woke up with a sense of dread; you are most likely screwed today. You decided to use the subway this time.

There were dozens of posters freshly stickied around, they were all pointing out to a new gym in Uri square. Interesting.

_______________________

Looks like the statue is way halfway assembled but why are they digging around it? hmph.

You reached the class to see almost everyone glued to their study notes/other sources especially the elves.

You definitely had Mr. Tharanel in your period, you checked the schedule quickly, you had two three-hour classes simply named E.A with 30 minutes break in between.

"Does anyone know the Daikiriel dialect? I can't find it like at all!" one of the students huffed.

"You got Terreth around but he is an ass and Miss Gallel...but she tries to speak normal you know?"

"You mean 'Mommy'?"

"Stop it man, that's creepy!"

_________________

"Oooo, I see you slurping down your notes kiddos. Good, Good." Mr. Tharanel pointed at you with his stick "I will be starting with you, you still remember the pain of mistakes right?"

You nodded, standing up. The elven words are starting to clump up together, oh no...

"When A mother says goodbye to her children , What does she say?"

>i don\t know
>Elnath?
>Vadamos?
>Capthi?
>[Make up some elvish word]

>>2261549
>>Vadamos?

>>2261549
>>Vadamos

>>2261631
>>2261605
"Correct! See? Pain and struggle is a great motivator for success everyone." The grumpy teacher loosened up a bit before asking another student a trickier question.

29 students later , The class was clearly in trouble; about 9 students answered wrong, that means 9 BLAM for everyone.

"Hmmm, " Mr. Tharanel scratched his chin "You know what MY teacher burrowed in my head when i was at your age? The frailty and uselessness of individuality . Because of several selfish persons, a society can crumble to its knees. Don't underestimate the mistakes of the few..."

He took a seat putting his legs on the teacher's desk cockily "The sense of self is a disease . Look at ants, does workers think of themselves or their colony first? I guess we all know the answer."

"So," He struck his stick on the table before quickly jotting from the chair "I will give one of you the chance to step here and endure the mistakes of the few. He or she will get twice the BLAM and the rest of the class will be spared..."

Everyone looked at each other. No one was making the initiative.


>Step in, endure the mistakes of the few


>Remain silent

>>2261673
>Step in, endure the mistakes of the few
imagine being an elf and some fucking human shows he is better than all of you, this will get us some respect and good will with everyone,

>>2261673
>>Step in, endure the mistakes of the few
In before staying silent results in a worse punishment.

>>2261678
>>2261681
"Impressive." The teacher raised an eyebrow "You even answer my question are too. Well then, Step right in."

"Are you right or left handed? I don't want to strike the writing one."

>Right
>Left
>Both

>>2261691
>even answered my question right too

>>2261691
>Both
"give it to me you pansy"

>>2261691
>>Left

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2261694
>>2261695
rollan
1=both
2=left

>>2261694
>>2261695
You extended your left hand. Mr. Tharanel mustered his full strength to deliver the most painful blows imaginable. He was far more softer in his first class. Your hand were getting more numb with each hit. The last one was so strong that it leveled you with the floor.

Mr. Tharanel helped you to get up. "Good job, kid." he whispered into your ears.

You looked at your hand. it was throbbing and burning with small parallel cuts trickling blood "What are you waiting for? Go to the infirmary already." The elf gave you an order.
_________________

The nurse Feryiah was once again smoking and idly browsing her smart phone when you arrived.

"Oh, it's you." she kept her smoke this time "What is it this time?"

You showed her your red hand, she sighed "Take a seat."

The half elf quickly poured stinging alcohol on your hand, you barely contained your scream "Stay still already.'

She looked kind of irritated while applying some cream on your palm. She more or less puffed out smoke at your direction "Tell me this, why the hell didn't you take my free home tickets? "

>just to spite you
>I didn't want to make Miss Liyah angry
>I didn't want trouble
>I am a good boy
>write in

>>2261723
>>I didn't want trouble

>>2261723
>>I didn't want trouble
Ok im confused, you rolled 1 so why this result and second i dont recall anything about tickets

>>2261736
>>2259068

>>2261746
oh i get it, that was weirdly phrased, sorry.

>>2261730
>>2261736
"Kids these days..." She sighed while wrapping up bandage "Remove it in the weekend and don't tamper with it; you don't want it to get infected. I take that you wash dishes recently? Your finger tips are all shriveled up."

"Yeah."

"Forget about them while the bandage is on. putting on a glove won't help either, trust me. Now go and don't my time again please."
__________

You returned to class where Mr. Tharanel was explaining the nine mistakes done to the whole class in great details. He left the class with a grin on his face.

The moment he left, the guy who was messing with you sat on his desk with his friend circling around you "Alright you self righteous prick, why you did it? you think you are cool or something? Or did you want to make us look bad?"

>Yep
>So i can bitch slap you with red hot hand [slap him]
>So Elves were pansy afterall...
>To prove that the minorities can be better than elves
>I did what was right.
>I didn't do it for you...
>write in

>>2261774
>>I didn't do it for you...

>>2261774
>So Elves were pansy afterall...

>>2261781
Lol every Elf in the class is probably going to gang up on us.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2261777
>>2261781
1= for you
2=pansy

>>2261777
>>2261781
"Huh? Whatever man, you must be a masochistic or something. Ain't that right boys?" They laughed at you.

"This Derkeh deviant is a real weirdo. You better NOT share the same E.A with us, let's go" He left with posse soon afterwards.

"Don't mind them, " an elf student approached you from behind, the way the guy who you could have paired with in Mr. Ludwill assignment. His skin was slightly tanned but it was over shadowed by his red hair which was loose and a bit tangled like one of those tabletop barbarians. Compared to other elves, he was above average in terms of handsomeness; that is probably due to his relaxed altitude/ friendly manner. You never saw such bright green eyes before. It was a bit dazzling for you to stare at them. He was perhaps the only student you saw who wore a tie with his outfit.

"I like you, you didn't lose your temper against the uncouth . We definitely should study Elvish together." He extended his hand, smiling "I am Vlanfe-elth Von Va'lashe the fifth .... or Vlan in short."

"Jeremiah Sol...uh, Jay in short?"

"Excellent, Have you decided which E.A you are going to pick?"

>of course
>....what's an E.A?
>I haven't
>write in

>>2261818
>that was the guy who you could

>>2261818
>>Sorry since I'm new....what's an E.A?

>>2261818
>>....what's an E.A?

>>2261822
"Oh, pardon me. I meant Extra-curriculum activities . They are optional but can add a nice bonus upon graduation. You are to pick only two of many." his face brightened to a smile "Personally, I am choosing Fencing and chess ; you have to sharpen your mind and body, friend."

"I...haven't considered any so far."

"It is fine, I am certain that each representative of all activities will be quite informative. let's head up stairs, shall we?"

______________

Most of the third floor was dedicated for first year students. The E.As were classified into four main categories:

Sports

Lokk
Fencing
Elven Martial Arts

Art
Photography
Sculpture
Painting


Special Interest
Chess Club
Tabletop Club
International Food Club
Literature Club
Green thumb Club

Media
local newspaper

It was slightly overwhelming at first but as Vlan was saying, the representatives were explaining everything to the students.

You considered your options

>Approach _____ representative
>Approach_____ and _______ representatives
>E.As are a wast of time, return home.

>>2261836
Approach Chess and International Food representatives.

We get to improve our chess and eat.

>>2261836
>Elven Martial Arts
>Literature Club

>>2261837
>>2261841
power went out for a while, continuing now

>>2261837
>>2261841
You didn't have to accept right away. You talked to some first.

"Chess has always been a game of wits and strategy. We will grow your chess skill by practicing certain moves and counter moves, eventually you might compete against other schools and even partake in the City states chess championship isnt that exciting?!"

"Elven Martial arts translates the fluidity of oneself into powerful moves that can disarm and debilitate any opponent. It is not an easy task and the way to the golden belt is often met with hardship but you will be more than favorable wherever you apply. you might even pursue a great career in that field. Despite its name, Elven martial arts benefits non elves more in our society. "

"International food will bring you to a whole new world, from the distilled Elven Fornge to the ever desired Gorkanz salad. Young chiefs are always watched by professional ones. If you put your soul into cooking, you will achieve greatness! Be prepare for expensive ingredients ; You have to break eggs to make an omelette, no?"

"Books written by the old and the new. Together we will explore endless worlds of naturalists, politicians , autobiographers and more! We hope to spark that inner author inside you. Perhaps your book will be the next big hit or classic! The sky is the limit!"

>Confirm one or two E.As
>Listen to other repsentives first [Pick one]
>leave

>>2261865
Chess and Martial Arts.

>>2261866
>>2261865
this

>>2261866
>>2261874
You signed up in Both the chess club and Elven Martial arts.

"Ah, I see you chose chess as well." said Vlan "Martial arts lacks the...elegance i need to sharpen my body. Why Flip flop around where a single stab or a single bullet can pierce right into you no? "

He let out a hearty laughter "Joking of course. I suppose that make you and me competitors, correct? There is no need to worry, competition is actually quite healthy to a growing friendship." He looked at his digital watch " Oh look at the time, I have to go unfortunately..."

"I thought we are having E.A now?"

"Nonono, not this week, we will start the next. Vileh e Kestral. " With that said, Vlan took the stairs and left.

>Return home
>Go buy something from the Kisok
>Head to the library
>Check if Ronk is around
>Check if Shiwe is around
>write in

>>2261885
>right through you

>>2261885
>>Check if Shiwe is around

>>2261885
Is there anything major we need to do? I'd feel it probably be better if we had an overall objective we want to achieve.

>>2261888
main goal for both is to be the first at school then reach the schools championship then the city states championship

of course you can choose not to do that and simply have X on your C.V

>>2261888
E.V.A opens more opportunities compared to chess though.

>>2261890
>>2261890
> E.M.A i mean

>>2261889
>>2261890
I meant more like in the quest overall; what's our main goal in this story?

For now going with>>2261887

>>2261893
a slice of life quest with no overarching plot