One Star [TEXT]

[sylvanguard]

Bear with me guys, I'm a bit new to all this.
[That being the superhero or whatever it was being called, thing.]

The name is Ariel. I've suspected for some time that I was different, but until recently I didn't think there was really anyone else like me. Now I know I'm wrong.

Anyway, I'm here more to offer help than to blather on about myself. My dad is a photographer of some renown, popular in fashion mags and stuff. He is best known for his "fusion photography" which is combining nature and models together to create awareness about the environment and stuff. Well, I know there are a few of you out there whose appearance might not be considered normal, so I'm making this offer to you, drop me a line and I'll get you in touch with my dad. Maybe you could put a positive spin on things before the media fear mongers you into something you don't want to be.

[A small hesitation in typing. It's conceivable that there are people who want to be feared as well, and she knows it.]

This is only if you want to try and change public opinion of you or maybe start a new career. [Talking to you Julian.]

Anyway, aside from that, I'm curious to know just how many people out there have a thing for archery? I recently discovered I am quite good at it. Like, insanely good. I'd like to maybe have a friendly competition between archers one of these days. You know get to know each other and all that.

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[youngestone]

Oh, you are fucking kidding me.

[Of course. It's always the nice ones who end up mixed up in this]

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[sylvanguard]

Hi to you too.

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[youngestone]

Sorry, this just happens a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Especially in this family. Thorir, Fil, my dad, me, and now you are all on this thing. Welcome to the Network, sorry for everything.

[A pause]

Your archery skills totally just appeared in your head with the numbers, didn't they?

[Voice]

[espigeonage]

There can only be one Ariel like that. Well, [weird unnatural hesitation as he keeps himself from greeting her in Elvish] hello again! Congrats, and my condolences, on actually getting a number!

...so, I might be interested in that offer. Gotta pay the bills somehow!

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[sylvanguard]

Thanks Julian. I've had it awhile but been keeping quiet until now... I'll let my dad know you're interested. He is pretty excited to work with you actually.

[espigeonage]

Sensible. This all is messy.

Uh oh. [Julien fakes a natural-sounding laugh. He has to, he can't laugh normally anymore.] Well then, I'd feel bad disappointing him!

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[imbibing]

What's your dad's name? I might know him.

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[sylvanguard]

Askell Sölvason, he owns Askell studios.

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[imbibing]

Oh yeah, I've heard of him! Never worked with him myself, though.

I'm Misato Katsuragi. Good to meet you! I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of each other.

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[moreweaponsthanyou]

[Huh.]

Hi again~ Did you ever get your stuff back?

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[sylvanguard]

[Also not a surprise to see him.]

Hello and no, not as of yet. Doubt I will at this rate.

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[moreweaponsthanyou]

That's too bad. Though I think there's a detective on this Network you could ask.

I'm on hiatus I swear but niece in law

[disdainfully]

[.........................

And here he hoped that at least some corner of the family could stay out of this.]

[disdainfully]

In addition to Killian's list, Mardís knows about the network and that I'm numbered, and if you have met our friend Eliot Percell, he is numbered as well. So if you want to, it will be safe to tell your aunt.

[Just. Head in hands. Really, who's next?]

[sylvanguard]

I don't think I've met anyone named Eliot. Or at least I don't recall. But I'll tell Aunt Mardis. Maybe she will know how to tell dad...

[She totally hasn't mentioned a word to anyone in her immediate family. about this yet.]

[Audio]

[beforeweproceed]

Swordsmanship, here. There're a few of us who've had that.

It does look here like there're more archers than I realized, though. Didn't really pay attention, since, well - again, with me it was swordsmanship.

[Small measure of humor in it - it's left a bit dry and understated.]

How did you find that out?

[Audio]

[sylvanguard]

I haven't tried any swords myself. So far I've only been drawn to bows. As to how I found out, it was a chance encounter with a bow and the desire to go out and shoot some arrows. I discovered that I have to work at missing my shot.


How did you find out you had a thing for swords?

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[infuser]

How'd you manage to stumble on that one? Your penchant for archery?

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[sylvanguard]

Just luck it seems. I found an old bow in a second hand store and just felt the overwhelming urge to buy it. I went out and tested it out and well you can imagine the rest.

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[infuser]

That's... actually kind of fascinating. And understandable, considering i've been through somewhat of the same thing. With much less interesting results.

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[mood2wiingiing]

i would totally take you up on the photography thing, anything two get more people not seeing us as weirdo terrorists.

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[sylvanguard]

Sure, just drop me a name and a way for my dad to contact you.

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[mood2wiingiing]

real name or a fake one ok?

[unelven]

Finally, someone who actually has a good idea. I'm impressed.

[ For as little as Teagan likes talking to people who aren't within his inner circle, he can't say that he doesn't know this girl. He's seen her before, spoken to her quite recently in fact, in the park. A noble profession, albeit low hanging fruit with more to do with shepherding kids away than actually protecting the park from anything, but a noble profession none the less. Therefor, in spite of the snide nature of his comment, he doesn't took terribly displeased.

Well that also might have something to do with his sudden inability to look anything but ideal. ]

I didn't know you were Askell's daughter.

[sylvanguard]

[Oh, him. Why was she not surprised?]

Yep. I don't use that connection much. Not my style, except for now when I think it can really benefit some people.