05-30-2018, 07:59 AM
The small mage led Serraph and the Emperor of Mankind as he so loved to call himself, towards the remains of the irrigation plant, passing by several people who seemed interested in running towards a tent that the small mage had neglected to look at prior or at least had not cared about. “Registration is open!” The tarutaru heard a small girl exclaim as she ran through the ruined streets of Nippur with several of her friends all seemingly carefree.
“Hmm..” The brown nosed mage said as she looked at the tent in the distance. “I think that something causing such a stir, is worth taking a look at and judging its not part of a slur.” She said, even though it was clear Curiosity had gotten the better of her.
Serraph nodded his head at the small woman, he seemed to be interested too but he stayed quiet. Seeming to knowing exactly what was going on.
“The irrigation plant is just down this road, I trust you will turn it into a worthy abode?” Shantotto said to the emperor of mankind and his floating chair. The time they had spent together had been short and albeit no longer than shantotto felt comfortable with.
She didn't wait for the chair’s synthesized reply as she grabbed Serraphs hand and dashed towards the tent with an almost childlike glee.
There was a line forming around the Tent, people wanting to join, others looking at what and who were lining up to partake in the blood bath.
“If i may be so bold as to ask, What is the nature of this task?” The petite woman asked gazing up at those in line. Brutish warriors, people with oddly shaped guns seemed intermingled with them.
“This is Dante’s Abyss! A spectacle of blood and might, Glory and backstabbing!” A place where people go to test their might!” one of the burly men replied, a long sword adorned his back as he pushed forward into the line.
“I have a feeling stirring in my loin… I feel I must partake and join.” She said as a cocky grin filled her face.
Standing in line behind the burly men Shantotto awaited her turn to sign up, albeit impatiently. Her booted feet tapped almost nonstop the entire time she stood in line, finally reaching an individual wearing a strange uniform with a logo called “Syntec” The short haired woman seemed almost bored of her job.
“Next?” She called out.
“Here I am, not quite a sham.” Shantotto replied.
“Who said that?” the woman called out, looking directly at Serraph with a questioning gaze.
“Down here.” Shantotto replied with irritation in her voice already.
The woman looked down and saw the blond haired brown nosed mage, with her Stardust rod resting upon her back.
“I take it you are here to sign up for this year’s Dantes Abyss?” The woman asked with a monotone voice.
“I am indeed, A show of force is just what I need.” Shantotto replied.
“Okay, I can do without the rhyming theatrics thank you maam.” The woman said
Shantotto winced at the jab at her way of speaking, looking out of the corner of her eye spotting one of the guardsmen entering a metallic pod. “He was at the palace” Shantotto thought silently to herself, The man was quickly followed by a woman with blue flesh, long horns and a tail. She was dressed provocatively.
The Syntech employee looked at shantotto as if assessing her abilities in combat with a scrutinizing eye. “Dante’s Abyss is a combat event where people may be killed, maimed, otherwise damaged. This is an obligatory disclaimer waiving Syntec of all liability in the event of your death, dismemberment or mental degradation. By signing this disclaimer you waive the right to press charges against Syntec.” The woman offered a tablet for shantotto to place her signature.
Shantotto grabbed the clipboard from the desk situated in front of her, standing on her tip toes in order to reach the tablet. Gripping it in her hands she withdrew her journal from her robe, removing the quill from it and dipping it in her inkwell. The syntech employee looked irritated at the amount of time the Tarutaru was taking to sign the simple disclaimer.
Shantotto handed it back up to the woman who looked around for a second. “Can I get a booster seat or high chair for this one?” A sea of laughter filled the air from everyone left in the line behind her, everyone but Serraph, who seemed to cast a dirty look at the woman.
A stool was indeed pulled out from one of the offices however and planted in front of the desk to which Shantotto forced herself to sit in it.
The employee continued her obligation to Syntec and began to sleep once more. “You are to receive a single solitary warning any actions that injure or destroy Syntech property or personnel will result in the disqualification from Dante's Abyss. If you would be so kind as to sign here and here.
Shantotto used her special quill to sign the paperwork before handing it over once more.
“Very good, now I need your name, your full name.” The woman said “and any applicable titles”
“Doctor Belle Shantotto, s h a n t o t t o.” The mage replied taking careful consideration to spell out the word carefully to the woman.
“Got it….. prime or secondary?”
“Prime” shantotto replied quickly.
“Occupation or job?” the Syntec woman asked as she kept writing down Shantotto's answers on a sheet of paper, there was the sound of clicking and clacking as a second Syntech employee. Inputting the information into a computer.
“ Mage of the highest order, black mage.” The mage replied with confidence
“Mhm, and where is your place of residence, or where you prefer to hang your head? A Hobbit hole mayhaps?” A small chuckle came out from the crowd only to be silenced once again by an angry glare from Serraph.
“Nowhere as of yet, I became a prime but a few days ago, prior to that, I knew naught of this or any chime..”
“What did I tell you about that rhyming nonsense?” The woman said issuing a warning to Shantotto who glared with hatred at the woman.
“Race?”
“Tarutaru”
“Gender?”
“One look at me is all you need to see.” Shantotto replied. “Gender?” tyhe woman asked again, more insistantly this time.
“Female”
“Associated faction?”
“New Babylon” The mage replied curtly.
“Have you been made aware that Syntech is in no way responsible for both physical and mental harm this competition may or may not cause?”
“Yes” Shantotto replied issuing a single word reply only to get through this registration and into the real festivities.
“And have you been made aware that any actions that injure or destroy Syntech property or personnel will result in the disqualification from Dante's Abyss.”
“Yes” Shantotto replied quickly.
“Very good, now you may opt out of this however we like to have a little information about each contestant, A small video will be taken, once again purely optional though given someone of your stature I’m sure you won't mind opting out.” The Syntech employees snickered at the comment.
Shantotto of course brushed it off. “Nonsense my dear, A great deal about me you shall hear.” Shantotto said with a defiant laugh “ohohohohoh”
“Very well please step into one of the offices behind me and thank you for your time in registering for this years Dante’s Abyss”
Shantotto glanced behind her as she got off the stupid stool and gazed at Serraph who gave her a nod of approval before she stepped out behind the curtains making up the makeshift offices.
A third Syntech employee looked at shantotto and groaned as he adjusted his camera to capture the small frame of the black mage who stood before him.
“Give me a pose and say something…. Anything…. Let's just get this over with?” The man was practically begging to go home, was it because of the heat? Shantotto had an idea but she kept quiet until the camera started rolling.
“Ohohohohoh” She began with her classic laugh using one hand to hold her chin as she threw her head back and laughed.
“Next try for something a little more menacing.”
Shantotto replied in kind by simply glaring at the camera and conjuring a ball of flame then switching it out for a ball of lightning.
“Okay, I think that covers it. Please step on the pad to your left and watch your first step.
Shantotto complied with the directions setting foot onto the metallic pad as a burst of light and energy took her away.
“Hmm..” The brown nosed mage said as she looked at the tent in the distance. “I think that something causing such a stir, is worth taking a look at and judging its not part of a slur.” She said, even though it was clear Curiosity had gotten the better of her.
Serraph nodded his head at the small woman, he seemed to be interested too but he stayed quiet. Seeming to knowing exactly what was going on.
“The irrigation plant is just down this road, I trust you will turn it into a worthy abode?” Shantotto said to the emperor of mankind and his floating chair. The time they had spent together had been short and albeit no longer than shantotto felt comfortable with.
She didn't wait for the chair’s synthesized reply as she grabbed Serraphs hand and dashed towards the tent with an almost childlike glee.
There was a line forming around the Tent, people wanting to join, others looking at what and who were lining up to partake in the blood bath.
“If i may be so bold as to ask, What is the nature of this task?” The petite woman asked gazing up at those in line. Brutish warriors, people with oddly shaped guns seemed intermingled with them.
“This is Dante’s Abyss! A spectacle of blood and might, Glory and backstabbing!” A place where people go to test their might!” one of the burly men replied, a long sword adorned his back as he pushed forward into the line.
“I have a feeling stirring in my loin… I feel I must partake and join.” She said as a cocky grin filled her face.
Standing in line behind the burly men Shantotto awaited her turn to sign up, albeit impatiently. Her booted feet tapped almost nonstop the entire time she stood in line, finally reaching an individual wearing a strange uniform with a logo called “Syntec” The short haired woman seemed almost bored of her job.
“Next?” She called out.
“Here I am, not quite a sham.” Shantotto replied.
“Who said that?” the woman called out, looking directly at Serraph with a questioning gaze.
“Down here.” Shantotto replied with irritation in her voice already.
The woman looked down and saw the blond haired brown nosed mage, with her Stardust rod resting upon her back.
“I take it you are here to sign up for this year’s Dantes Abyss?” The woman asked with a monotone voice.
“I am indeed, A show of force is just what I need.” Shantotto replied.
“Okay, I can do without the rhyming theatrics thank you maam.” The woman said
Shantotto winced at the jab at her way of speaking, looking out of the corner of her eye spotting one of the guardsmen entering a metallic pod. “He was at the palace” Shantotto thought silently to herself, The man was quickly followed by a woman with blue flesh, long horns and a tail. She was dressed provocatively.
The Syntech employee looked at shantotto as if assessing her abilities in combat with a scrutinizing eye. “Dante’s Abyss is a combat event where people may be killed, maimed, otherwise damaged. This is an obligatory disclaimer waiving Syntec of all liability in the event of your death, dismemberment or mental degradation. By signing this disclaimer you waive the right to press charges against Syntec.” The woman offered a tablet for shantotto to place her signature.
Shantotto grabbed the clipboard from the desk situated in front of her, standing on her tip toes in order to reach the tablet. Gripping it in her hands she withdrew her journal from her robe, removing the quill from it and dipping it in her inkwell. The syntech employee looked irritated at the amount of time the Tarutaru was taking to sign the simple disclaimer.
Shantotto handed it back up to the woman who looked around for a second. “Can I get a booster seat or high chair for this one?” A sea of laughter filled the air from everyone left in the line behind her, everyone but Serraph, who seemed to cast a dirty look at the woman.
A stool was indeed pulled out from one of the offices however and planted in front of the desk to which Shantotto forced herself to sit in it.
The employee continued her obligation to Syntec and began to sleep once more. “You are to receive a single solitary warning any actions that injure or destroy Syntech property or personnel will result in the disqualification from Dante's Abyss. If you would be so kind as to sign here and here.
Shantotto used her special quill to sign the paperwork before handing it over once more.
“Very good, now I need your name, your full name.” The woman said “and any applicable titles”
“Doctor Belle Shantotto, s h a n t o t t o.” The mage replied taking careful consideration to spell out the word carefully to the woman.
“Got it….. prime or secondary?”
“Prime” shantotto replied quickly.
“Occupation or job?” the Syntec woman asked as she kept writing down Shantotto's answers on a sheet of paper, there was the sound of clicking and clacking as a second Syntech employee. Inputting the information into a computer.
“ Mage of the highest order, black mage.” The mage replied with confidence
“Mhm, and where is your place of residence, or where you prefer to hang your head? A Hobbit hole mayhaps?” A small chuckle came out from the crowd only to be silenced once again by an angry glare from Serraph.
“Nowhere as of yet, I became a prime but a few days ago, prior to that, I knew naught of this or any chime..”
“What did I tell you about that rhyming nonsense?” The woman said issuing a warning to Shantotto who glared with hatred at the woman.
“Race?”
“Tarutaru”
“Gender?”
“One look at me is all you need to see.” Shantotto replied. “Gender?” tyhe woman asked again, more insistantly this time.
“Female”
“Associated faction?”
“New Babylon” The mage replied curtly.
“Have you been made aware that Syntech is in no way responsible for both physical and mental harm this competition may or may not cause?”
“Yes” Shantotto replied issuing a single word reply only to get through this registration and into the real festivities.
“And have you been made aware that any actions that injure or destroy Syntech property or personnel will result in the disqualification from Dante's Abyss.”
“Yes” Shantotto replied quickly.
“Very good, now you may opt out of this however we like to have a little information about each contestant, A small video will be taken, once again purely optional though given someone of your stature I’m sure you won't mind opting out.” The Syntech employees snickered at the comment.
Shantotto of course brushed it off. “Nonsense my dear, A great deal about me you shall hear.” Shantotto said with a defiant laugh “ohohohohoh”
“Very well please step into one of the offices behind me and thank you for your time in registering for this years Dante’s Abyss”
Shantotto glanced behind her as she got off the stupid stool and gazed at Serraph who gave her a nod of approval before she stepped out behind the curtains making up the makeshift offices.
A third Syntech employee looked at shantotto and groaned as he adjusted his camera to capture the small frame of the black mage who stood before him.
“Give me a pose and say something…. Anything…. Let's just get this over with?” The man was practically begging to go home, was it because of the heat? Shantotto had an idea but she kept quiet until the camera started rolling.
“Ohohohohoh” She began with her classic laugh using one hand to hold her chin as she threw her head back and laughed.
“Next try for something a little more menacing.”
Shantotto replied in kind by simply glaring at the camera and conjuring a ball of flame then switching it out for a ball of lightning.
“Okay, I think that covers it. Please step on the pad to your left and watch your first step.
Shantotto complied with the directions setting foot onto the metallic pad as a burst of light and energy took her away.