You're From The Isle If Anybody Asks

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First Awareness

Those used to this by now probably knew what it meant when they felt their magic return for a moment. For the rest, suddenly their powers were back. Just for a few minutes, but a lot could be done in a few minutes. If the person even noticed their powers were back, that is.

Of course those on the shore might have seen the hazy indistinct shape through the barrier coming closer, might have seen the moment the hole in the barrier opened. Might have seen King Ben leading people down a gangplank through the barrier with crates of supplies....

Unions, Re And Otherwise

Once the supplies were unloaded, the barrier was sealed up again. King Ben seemed to be in charge during the unloading, Once the barrier was closed again, by the green magic streaming from the Queen's finger, it was Mal who seemed to be in charge.

"Alright, listen up. We have 2 hours and the clock is ticking. I'm not FG but we're keeping to a deadline anyway. If you want to come to Auradon or know someone you want us to bring back, you have 2 hours to convince us. You and everyone else, sharing the same 2 hours. Along with anyone who has a supply request for our next visit, or updates. Those of you bringing supplies to the school, time to get cracking. Two hours passes faster than midnight at the ball."

Those Who Left

(Please TL Here for boat and Auradon Shenanigans. TY)

Those What Remain

Once those going back to Auradon had left and the barrier was back in place, it was for those who remained on the Isle to sort the supplies and figure out how to get done everything that needed to be done with the people that remained.

Comments

[mist_the_point]

His first thought was that they really didn't have time to discuss this just then. His second was that his first didn't matter. "That would have been a much wiser decision," he said. There was no point in claiming otherwise, after all. "But it was not the flowers which brought you here. As to why we can't yet go home, tis the nature of the magic that did."

He gave a bit of a wry smile, trying to lighting the mood. "Though if you fear that I would discard you, you may put that fear aside. I may be a fool, but I'm not so great a fool as that." He reached under the desk to gently ruffle their hair.

[mist_the_point]

"The fact that it isn't the worst already says a great deal," he said with a bit of a sigh. "But tell me, what do you think I should know?"

[fallen_child]

They sniffled and looked out a little at the hair ruffle. "Cause you're not human..." said slowly, like looking for confirmation.

[ubuntu_programmer]

"Keeping them away from knives is the most urgent. Let's get my stuff settled somewhere then we'll talk. I have a feeling one or both of us is going to want to be sitting down for this."

[mist_the_point]

He nodded, picking up the load he'd been carrying before so they could continue. "They did try to take one while helping Chell and I with preparing dinner once," he said as they started off again, "but I made my displeasure with their actions and subsequent attempts to lie about it quite clear. Until I am satisfied that they are sufficiently responsible, they will not be permitted to wield any weapon."

"As for getting you settled, there's a room not far from ours that should be as suitable as any. Not that I'd call any room in this building suitable for much, but needs must."

[ubuntu_programmer]

"Yeah, the game gave some pretty strong hints that Chara is the reason there are no sharp knives in Toriel's kitchen..." Ian nodded, getting moving with their stuff again. "And... hopefully I won't be here long."

[mist_the_point]

That wasn't something he could truthfully say, as in his own world, he would be considered human. But not hyur, which he was learning was equivalent to 'human' on most worlds. Instead of attempting to explain this, however, he answered, "Because it was not chance that made you part of my life, but choice. I have chosen you, as you have chosen me, and that means far more than what blood flows in our veins. Such bonds are not easily broken."

[fallen_child]

"But... that means you could just change your mind, doesn't it?" A sniffle.

[mist_the_point]

He considered for a moment. He wouldn't do so, of course, but how to ease the child's mind?

He shifted position so that he was down on one knee, head bowed, as if Chara was royalty. "I swear in the name of the Twelve that I shall never betray or discard you, Chara Dreemur," he said. "I will keep you from harm and do all I can to see that you grow strong and well. May the gods strike me down where I stand should I ever break my oath." A bit dramatic? Absolutely. But even so, he found that he meant every word.

[fallen_child]

Another sniffle. "Really?" small voice.

[mist_the_point]

He raised his head and offered a bit of a wry smile. "Well, I could swear to each of the Twelve individually if it would reassure you further," he said, "but we are somewhat pressed for time. In other words, yes, really."

[fallen_child]

"But... But why? I'm not smart like Mrs. Mom Lady, or strong like Mr. Dad Guy, or fun like Asriel... I'm just... Chara..."

[mist_the_point]

"Hopefully," Foulques agreed. "If you have any items small enough to be easily stolen, I'd advise you to take them with you when you leave the room. None of the three so-called teacher here wish to risk finding themselves held at spearpoint by taking anything from my room, which is why I've been keeping communal supplies there to ensure they remain so. I doubt that your presence will inspire any such caution, however."

[ubuntu_programmer]

"I'm working with computer equipment... all of it is small and easily portable. At least each part on its own. The locks are that bad here?"

[mist_the_point]

"You're certainly a clever child," he said, shifting back to a more normal crouch, "and what you lack in wisdom or strength can be gained through, study, experience, and hard work. As for not being fun, however, I'll have you know that you're far more fun than a great many of those I've known. Certainly more fun than most on this Isle. Chell, for example, is a fine fellow, but rather 'wooden' in more ways than one. I assure you, simply being Chara is quite enough."

[fallen_child]

There was a small sniffle, and then a small body was launching itself into Foulques.

[mist_the_point]

"This Isle may be a prison, but the building is- ostensibly- a school," he said, "and a school where larceny may well have been part of the curriculum at that. The locks are secure enough, but like as not most if not all of them know how to pick them. I doubt they would bother with any of the more specialized tools of your trade, but I would advise to keep any personal possessions close. Particularly if you have one of those small devices that resemble Alagan tommstones; the vain wench seems fond of them."

[ubuntu_programmer]

"Alagan.... tombstones? And... maybe I'll just... stay in my room the whole time I'm here and just ask you to watch my stuff when I use the.... there is a bathroom here, right?"

Someone was absolutely having second thoughts.

[mist_the_point]

"Tomestones," he said, emphasizing the first part of the word a bit. "Palm-sized, rectangular devices that store information. In my world they are odd relics of an ancient empire, but as they're as good as coin to certain trading houses, some adventurers collect them to exchange for rare goods. And those things in the courtyard that appear to be gravestones are not; they're called 'doom-stones' and have ridiculous 'evil' sayings written on them. I'd advise you to simply ignore them beyond what is required not to trip over them; we'll likely be repurposing some of them as garden markers once we can be assured of not having an overnight frost."

"But yes, there are bathrooms, at least. Thank the gods for small mercies."

[ubuntu_programmer]

"Hard drives? One of the teachers is addicted to... external hard drives?" Ian was so lost at how weird this place was...

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[rexien]

He glanced from Elianne to Xion and back again. This... wasn't going as well as he'd hoped it would. He tightened his hold on Xion's hand, then reached for Elianne's. "We can all be friends. And Axel. Then we can all have ice cream together!"

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[elianne]

"Ice cream?" Eli asked, head tilting.

Xion was crushed. "You want... to share ice cream... with someone else?" she whispered. She knew Axel wanted to... but Roxas too? Why did she have to share her two best friends with other people?

[mist_the_point]

"I... don't know," Foulques said. "I know what the devices look like, but never asked what they were called here; it was never especially relevant. Do those 'hard drives' have a sort of... window on one side that lights up when the device is provided with power so that you can read the information it contains?"

[mist_the_point]

Foulques instinctively caught Chara and held them, though the combination of the impact and his relatively awkward position forced him to sit down rather suddenly. They couldn't stay there too long, but neither did they have to move immediately.

[ubuntu_programmer]

"Wait... Cellphones? You're telling me phones aren't ubiquitous here?"