Catch-all: Luxanna

[ercnerd]

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[ercnerd]

[Zero times, because he is not going back. No one can make him.]

Sheesh. Scolded for doing something like that? Your family sounds strict.

[illuminance]

Auntie Tianna, most of all.

Though I do understand that it's something she uses for giving command. It's a heavy symbol for a child to twirl around like a toy.

[ercnerd]

How was a child supposed to know that? If it was that important, it should've been kept out of reach in the first place.

[illuminance]

Heh.

Thank you for the understanding. My eight year old self appreciates it.

[ercnerd]

Don't mention it!

But now I'm curious. Mind showing me some moves with that baton in your hand?

[illuminance]

The balance isn't quite what I'm used to, but...

[ she gives it a couple twirls in front of her, flicking her wrist around. Then tries again to toss it, and does a better job catching it this time! ]

... And that is about the extent of what I can do.

[ercnerd]

Oh, that was better than last time.

[Were he the type to applaud, he'd give her a golf clap.]

If you're not used to the balance, does that mean you give commands now?

[illuminance]

[ hmm, she has to think about her answer to that? ]

On occasion I lead other Illuminators on a mission, but it isn't the standard. I don't want you to think too highly of me!

[ercnerd]

You're too humble.

Leadership in itself is a talent. Personally, I'm no good at it. If someone thought you were good enough to lead for a time, you have what it takes.

[illuminance]

[ hmm, she looks a touch uncomfortable. ]

Well. Perhaps.

[ercnerd]

[Hmm.]

What are you going to do now?

[illuminance]

What do you mean...?

[ercnerd]

According to the Dorm Heads, we can't leave until the school year is over. I'm curious as to what you'll be doing.

[illuminance]

[ ah. she relaxes. her mind had gone... elsewhere? ]

I'll do my best to learn what I can and protect everyone, here.

[ercnerd]

[Let's not go too far.]

Protect, huh? What do you think might happen?

[illuminance]

Hopefully nothing more than a difficult homework assignment!

But I'm prepared for anything.

[ercnerd]

Good idea.

Something about this place doesn't feel right. We should stay vigilant in case the situation changes.

[illuminance]

Mm. [ she nods, relieved that it's not just her. ]

... What about you? How do you intend to spend our time?

[ercnerd]

. . . Napping!

[illuminance]

[ she laughs ]

Not aiming for the stars with your education?

[ercnerd]

I've already got all the education I need. A genius swordsman like me doesn't need more!

[illuminance]

Even if you don't need it, isn't it good to broaden your horizons?

[ercnerd]

I broaden my horizons during my travels. Is there a means more important to learning than experience?

[illuminance]

You're right - seeing the world is the most important way to learn.

But while we're here, classes seem like the thing that can teach us the most. This is what this world is made of, or what we can see of it, at least.

[ercnerd]

Hm . . . you make a pretty convincing argument. Do you think they're teaching us a lot, though? I've only attended the one with our singing professor.