Super Hero High: Prometheus Rising (IC, Open)

[Terintania]

Charlotte rolled her eyes,"I doubt it. The only thing I'm interested in is learning how to us my powers better. Seeing as I don't use magic, this class is just a waste of time to me," She said, resting her head on her desk.

Jay felt like telling William and Chram to shut the F up, but kept his mouth shut. He also still didn't say anything on the subject of magic.

"Look, Charlotte, this class is designed to introduce you up to the world of magic, and its culture and myriad traditions. As the magical world is opening itself up to the common people, something that has not happened in hundreds of years, this knowledge you will receive is crucial."

"What part of 'I'm only interested in learning how to use my powers' don't you get? I couldn't care less about magic crap that hasn't happened in hundreds of years suddenly happening out of nowhere," Charlotte said in a bored voice.

[Reythan]

"Look, Charlotte, this class is designed to introduce you up to the world of magic, and its culture and myriad traditions. As the magical world is opening itself up to the common people, something that has not happened in hundreds of years, this knowledge you will receive is crucial."

"What part of 'I'm only interested in learning how to use my powers' don't you get? I couldn't care less about magic crap that hasn't happened in hundreds of years suddenly happening out of nowhere," Charlotte said in a bored voice.

"Because a closed mind is a wonderful thing to loose." replied Axel, his patience wearing thin. "Now, can someone please speak up? Keep this thing moving along..."

[Terintania]

"What part of 'I'm only interested in learning how to use my powers' don't you get? I couldn't care less about magic crap that hasn't happened in hundreds of years suddenly happening out of nowhere," Charlotte said in a bored voice.

"Because a closed mind is a wonderful thing to loose." replied Axel, his patience wearing thin. "Now, can someone please speak up? Keep this thing moving along..."

"Whatever," Charlotte said in a douchy way as she drummed her fingers against her desk.

Jay would have said something if it weren't for the fact that he didn't even know what he thought magic was. Hell, he wasn't even sure if he thought it really existed. He figured that since there was a class in it, that it did. He wasn't close-minded about this kind of stuff, like some people, and was willing to believe it if there was proof. Biggest problem was that he couldn't exactly see the proof.

[Hetland 2]

"There's plenty of markets who would love to get their hands on a nuclear power core to extract the radioactive element and make a bomb out of it. And no, I mean by simply grabbing your feet and phasing you. After that's done, well, you're kinda screwed. Damned. Doomed. Whatever you'd prefer to call it."

Axel said to William "Look, this is a lesson here, I expect you to be participating a bit when I give you the ability to participate. Talk about whatever you want after class, but in my room, in my classes, you will argue later and stay on point. If you won't do so, than classroom participation will go right out the window and I'll just give you guys lectures all class. That sound nice?"

Chram got a strange glint in her eye when the when Lecture was mentioned. "Really?! Do you mean it?" She pulled out a notebook and several mechanical pencils. It wasn't a malicious glint in her eye either. It was an enthusiastic glint.

[Reythan]

Axel sighed again and said "Because none of you answered my question, I'll answer it. The magic incantation is the method to apply magical energy, using the mind as a conduit. The complicated thing is, while every human mind is wholly capable of magic, their lack of understanding blocks this capability. I cannot teach you this understanding, it is to be discovered and experienced by oneself. This epiphany of magic is known as an "Awakening", and it is different for each person. However, one thing remains the same, the newly Awakened person feels more aware and perceptive of the world, more in tune with the universe." Axel sat back in the chair and asked the class "Some of you have probably had strange daydreams, where your mind wanders, but when it comes back, you feel somewhat enlightened about something you had been doing? You get a new idea, have a burst of creativity, look at it differently and find the answer? That is your mind subconsciously seeking its Awakening. Most of you are perfectly fine, and will continue to be. But some of you, your minds are trapped, stifled in their sleep. They yearn for the new experiences gained by Awakening. If you feel like this might be you, please stay after class and speak with me."

[Camicon]

Yesterday Night: The Cafeteria
What. The. Hell.

Seriously? What just happened?

I walk up to my teacher, ask to talk to him, and he walks away without so much as a second glance? Isn't he supposed to, you know, teach students? Not ignore them?

I stood there, a little dumbstruck, that Daniel Mercury would just walk away from me like that. I know he heard me, because only someone that's stone deaf wouldn't have. And he walked around me when he left. It wasn't like I was standing ten feet off to the side. I was right in front of him! And he just walked out!

By the time I thought to pursue him, he'd already left the cafeteria. When I rushed into the hallway he was nowhere to be seen.

Shit!

The Next Day
I rushed in, slightly late (and without breakfast), to my first class. I'd woken up late after stumbling into my dorm room even later last night. I hadn't really been thinking straight, and had wandered around aimlessly until a security guard told me that curfew was in effect. He was nice enough to guide my back to my dorm, and not report me to a teacher. I took a seat just as the teacher started explaining how magic worked. Personally, I'd never felt any sort of "Awakening" as he put it. Though, at the moment, I was angry and upset with Mr.Mercury. A poor night's sleep had done nothing to improve my mood towards him.

[Orinon]

Josh, Goltia and Gracie arrived just before the class begun, and quickly found seats near the back of the class. Even though they believed in magic (their aunt was what could only be described as a witch), they had no real interest in the class. However, out of respect for the teacher, they made an effort to pay attention.

[Altruistic Paladins]

Bramwell, Makoto, and Joaquin

"Hmm, 'conduits,' 'lack of understanding blocks this capability', 'Awakening', 'epiphany', self discovery. Makoto, take it away."

"These words and phrases generally aren't uttered by an objective person. Why do I get this odd feeling of being reminded of something else anytime I hear that terminology?" Makoto said.

"I almost expect there to be faith-healing demonstrations and angry preaching with terminology like this. It is hard to dissociate a clear mind with such terminology." Bramwell said.

"Bramwell, before this goes to Guyana and back, let's just stop this here." Joaquin said with his usual guttural deadpan. Joaquin had feelings that the term 'Awakening' could be applied to, but would be more properly run-ins with the Shadow or Anima he has, the self-discovery often happening in odd contexts common in dreams. They usually were helpful, for the Shadow represented everything a person actually is and the Anima deals with the a guy's feminity.

[Reythan]

Axel looked at the student who just ran in and said "Well, you didn't miss anything big, find a seat, please." and continued.
"There are two subsets of this form of magic: Syllabic, which is the spoken kind, and Runic, which uses runes to direct magic. Both are widely used, and have their own strengths and weaknesses. Syllabic is very strict, and very little deviation from the base incantation is accepted without the spell becoming unstable or failing outright. However, this means that Syllabic is much more useful in a scenario where time is of the essence, you don't need to faff about with Runic syntax and such, just say the words and BAM, you're done. Runic magic is more subtle, and requires more time and effort to use. Due to this, the most common applications of Runic magic is in ritual and enchantment, where time and materials are not entirely constrained. Magic circles, for example, will last much, much longer if Runic magic is used in their construction, but if something is bearing down on you fast, spouting off a spell to create a circle of protection will be much more useful."
Axel looked at the class. "I believe I am beginning to loose most of you. Excellent time for a demonstration."

[Altruistic Paladins]

Bramwell and Makoto

In an almost instinctive reaction, the two put on ballistic eye wear approved by the U.S. Army. They hoped for the best (which was a large explosion that does not harm any innocents), and expected the worst (which was a small explosion that harms many innocents). The "Anachronism Stew" of clothing and accessories the two were wearing was starting to get ridiculous.

"May we ask what type of demonstration it will be?" Bramwell asked with an interested look on his face.

"Should we get our HAZMAT suits or bombsuits?" Makoto said with a joyful sarcasm, hoping he would not say "yes".

[Reythan]

Bramwell and Makato

In an almost instinctive reaction, the two put on ballistic eye wear approved by the U.S. Army. They hoped for the best (which was a large explosion that does not harm any innocents), and expected the worst (which was a small explosion that harms many innocents). The "Anachronism Stew" of clothing and accessories the two were wearing was starting to get ridiculous.

"May we ask what type of demonstration it will be?" Bramwell asked with an interested look on his face.

"Should we get our HAZMAT suits or bombsuits?" Makato said with a joyful sarcasm, hoping he would not say "yes".

Axel replied "No, this is particularly subtle. What I need, though, are two volunteers. Are either of you interested"? He thought that he should choose Jay as one of the "volunteers", as he lacked traditional sight he would benefit much more from this. But, he knew that he had to snub either Bramwell or Matako. "Maybe, I'll have multiple students do if in turns..." he thought.

[AETEN II]

Charlotte rolled her eyes,"I doubt it. The only thing I'm interested in is learning how to us my powers better. Seeing as I don't use magic, this class is just a waste of time to me," She said, resting her head on her desk.

Jay felt like telling William and Chram to shut the F up, but kept his mouth shut. He also still didn't say anything on the subject of magic.

"Look, Charlotte, this class is designed to introduce you up to the world of magic, and its culture and myriad traditions. As the magical world is opening itself up to the common people, something that has not happened in hundreds of years, this knowledge you will receive is crucial."

"Can a bullet kill you? How easy is it to slit the throat of wizards? If it's as easy as any other human, I'm good. None of those present here use magic besides you, and quite honestly I'm amazed the school hired a person who's class doesn't even apply to anyone present." William stated as he kicked up his feet on his desk and leaned back in his chair, rather bored with this class.

[Imperial--japan]

Mina listened to all the bullshit about magic and such which she knew that either this teacher somehow convinced the school officials about all the lies about magic or he was just an unhinged loon."So this demonstration....will you be pulling a rabbit from a hat or turning paper into butterflies"? Mina asked. She laughed on the inside and thought to herself. This teacher doesn't seem too hard to manipulate. She thought to herself. However she did take notes. Mina could study the data later and hopefully run some experiments.

[Reythan]

Axel thought for a moment and said to the class "Alright, I'll show you magic, then." and reached for the spell-trainer from yesterday.
"Okay, there is going to be a lot of crap flying around in a few seconds, so I want everyone to move their desks to form a line of open space." and activated the spell trainer, causing the same lines to criss-cross over the bronze sphere, creating a myriad of pieces that orbited a small blue mote of light. Holding the fully opened spell-trainer, which was about the size of a basketball, in one hand he said to the class "This is a spell-trainer. In a couple of seconds you'll see what it does, so pay attention." and placed the levitating sphere about chest height at the other end of the room.
Axel focused and incanted "Tximista Agorregi dut eter!", and a bolt of lightning struck the trainer, the room silenced by the loud crack of the bolt and the stench of ozone. Seconds later, the trainer struck back at Axel, and he countered the bolt with a quickly uttered "Indar hau, kendu!", and it dissipated into nothingness.
Axel looked at the class. "Well, how's that for a rabbit?"

[Terintania]

Jay sat quietly and listened.He didn't volunteer because he doubted that a blind person could do much of anything involving volunteering. He tilted his head when Axel started doing stuff with some sphere. As soon as the sphere split into pieces or whatever, Jay lost track of what was happening. He covered his ears when the loud crack from the bolt of lightning came. Once all the stuff was done, he lowered his hands and raised an eyebrow. "W-wh," Basically, he had no clue what the hell had happened.

Charlotte made fake snoring noises as she rested her head against her desk, apparently finding being an ass more entertaining then the class.

[Altruistic Paladins]

Bramwell, Makoto, and Brayden

"Okay, so 'magic' can make you have fulgurkinesis or reflect it? Nevermind, is the demonstration offer still open?" Makoto asked.

"If it is, me and Makoto would be happy to join the demonstration." Bramwell said in a chipper manner. Even if he hated the idea of calling it "magic", he still wanted to learn about it.

---

"Hello, I'm Doctor Brayden Moreau; and I am sorry for having that unfortunate last name. We want to run a fMRI and positron emission tomography (PET) scan to try to see what's going on in your head, and maybe more tests should they not find anything. Tumors and lesions can change the blood flow in ways not related to neural activity, masking the neural HDR. Drugs such as antihistamines and even caffeine can affect HDR. For these reasons, I have to ask if you have anything I mentioned before we run the test?" The doctor had a hint of Cajun English to his accent. Judging by his I.D., he was a civilian doctor from America.

[Rupudska]

Jay sat quietly and listened.He didn't volunteer because he doubted that a blind person could do much of anything involving volunteering. He tilted his head when Axel started doing stuff with some sphere. As soon as the sphere split into pieces or whatever, Jay lost track of what was happening. He covered his ears when the loud crack from the bolt of lightning came. Once all the stuff was done, he lowered his hands and raised an eyebrow. "W-wh," Basically, he had no clue what the hell had happened.

Charlotte made fake snoring noises as she rested her head against her desk, apparently finding being an ass more entertaining then the class.

Melaniya, who was sitting near Jay, saw the whole thing. She had to admit, it was impressive. Not nearly as impressive as forming giant balls of fusion, like she could, but still quite the feat. "Axel just made lightning come from nowhere. Do not worry, I am sure he knows what he is doing."

[Reythan]

Axel clasped his hands together and said "Right, for the actual demonstration. Bramwell, take a chair and sit up here. Charlotte, you will too as you refuse to contribute to the class by your own volition." and pointed at the front of the class. "Make sure to face the class, you two."

[Terintania]

Axel clasped his hands together and said "Right, for the actual demonstration. Bramwell, take a chair and sit up here. Charlotte, you will too as you refuse to contribute to the class by your own volition." and pointed at the front of the class. "Make sure to face the class, you two."

Charlotte shot Axel a glare, then got up with an exasperated sigh to head to the front of the class. She sat down at the front and faced the class, looking bored and annoyed.

Jay almost laughed at Axel making Charlotte be part of the demonstration or whatever. To the girl who had told him what Axel had done with the last demonstration type thing, he said,"Thanks. I'm not worried, I just can't see what's happening."

[Corrian]

Like always, Caitlin listened to the class. She didn't have a huge opinion on magic, so she didn't really know how to give a good explanation of what magic was, so instead she just listened to the others and the teacher discuss it instead. It was cool hearing peoples opinions after all, unless they involved throwing pointless insults back and forth at each other and arguing for no reason. But when people actually made constructive conversations and criticisms, she loved to listen to debates. But when it went the other way, where it just devolved into mindless arguing, she felt like she was watching presidential debates or something.

As the demonstration began, Caitlin watched in amazement. It was just so cool, if not a little loud. Which, it was probably a really good thing that Cassie wasn't in this class right now, because those loud sounds would probably be really bad on her head right now. And she had dealt with enough head problems right now that she really didn't feel like she needed to make it worse. Though, she didn't know the class would make it worse. But if she did know, she'd probably be glad she avoided the class.

Caitlin just watched to what for the demonstration, hoping that everything would go right. She did almost laugh herself at Charlotte being asked to go up, but avoided doing so so she didn't just seem like a flat out ass.

{Cassie}
Cassie still looked scared, because she really didn't want to know if she had any of those things. But she did want to know what was going on, so she would go through it. She figured it had nothing to do with anything the doctor mentioned, and something to do with her ability, but she couldn't be certain. She gave him a bit of a smile and said, "No, I have none of these things that I am aware of. Other then physical trauma that I have gone through in my life, I believe that I am perfectly healthy". She took a deep breath and said, "I'm ready whenever you are Doctor", still looking a little scared. She seemed to talk more confidently to the doctor then fellow students.

[Reythan]

Axel stood behind the two students and said to them "Okay, I am going to use a spell on you called "Astral Gaze". If you do not feel comfortable with this, just say so and I'll find someone to replace you.", and then walked in front of them and said to the class "Soon, these two students will glimpse into the Astral Plane, a subset of reality which is comprised of, for lack of a better term, the signatures of creatures created by their lifeforce."
He walked back behind Bramwell and Charlotte and said to them "Last chance to say no, you two."

[Altruistic Paladins]

Bramwell, Makoto, and Brayden

"Are there any known side effects involved with taveling to this fourth dimension?" Bramwell asked hesitantly. They knew this could effectively be considered the fourth dimension, or "plane" of existence judging by his description. This was probably not what they were expecting to see when they finally noticed the fourth dimension, but they were happy about the thought of getting to see this.

"Once you finish our question, let's see this other plane of existance." As far as Makoto knew, they were able to maintain their link despite whatever ciurcumstances would be in the way, so Makato would have full knowledge of what's happening there alongside Bramwell.

---

"Then let's get you strapped in for the fMRI." After making the proper preparations and Cassie going into the machine, the test started to run. So far, nothing was discovered. By this point, he was planning to switch to a PET scan. He was making a tower of dominoes as he watched the screen.

"Okay, the next scan will be a PET scan once we are finished with this. I am sorry that we have not found anything worthwhile yet."

[Terintania]

"Whatever," Charlotte said, sounding bored. That was pretty much the only response she had to anything Axel said.

Jay listened carefully and hummed quietly to himself. He didn't know what was going on, completely, but he had a feeling that seeing wouldn't really be important for this, unless he had been one of the people chosen to see the astral plane or whatever.

[Imperial--japan]

Mina was taking notes on the class. The instructors power interested her, and she thought he might be useful in the long run. However it was the beginning of the year, and she thought it would be ok to have some fun. Mina stood up. "Well I do say that this is quite the class. Magic oh what a feat. Now maybe you could make me disappear from this class?" She ginned a lightnhearted grin. "Oh and this astral plane....wouldn't it be better to teach something useful than to cast illusions upon your students"? Mina said. She wasn't convinced this was magic. There was something to it.

[Reythan]

Mina was taking notes on the class. The instructors power interested her, and she thought he might be useful in the long run. However it was the beginning of the year, and she thought it would be ok to have some fun. Mina stood up. "Well I do say that this is quite the class. Magic oh what a feat. Now maybe you could make me disappear from this class?" She ginned a lightnhearted grin. "Oh and this astral plane....wouldn't it be better to teach something useful than to cast illusions upon your students"? Mina said. She wasn't convinced this was magic. There was something to it.

Axel cut her off mid-speech and replied "Gladly.", pointed at her and and at a map of the station, said "Lekualdatu! Aldendu! Da mugitu!", and with a brief flash of light and a gust of wind, Mina was transported to the Hero common room. "Now, that we have one delinquent student out of the way, I will get back to that demonstration. To answer your question, Bramwell, there shouldn't be any major problem, unless you have epilepsy or something like that. Also, I need to take a break." and sat in his chair, wiped his brow and took a few gulps of water from a bottle on his desk. "This is starting to wear me out guys, just let me rest for a minute or two…"