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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 22, 2009 9:38:29 GMT -5
Hoshi slowly walked onto the docks from the ship, alone. It was a scary thought... He hadn't been alone in a place like this in ages. Arche or Sparken were almost always with him or soon to be there... but she had gotten there late and she had to take another ship to get here. Meaning until then, he was on his own... which scared him. Especially after all those years of bullying. Now he was scared someone would try and hurt him. It was his first day here too so he might make a mistake and no one would make friends with him too... Why couldn't this be easier? Why couldn't Arche have been here? So hesitantly, he started to take his first steps, hoping he wouldn't get attacked by anyone.
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 22, 2009 10:47:09 GMT -5
Robert, wondering the dock was finishing up a call. He was calling someone about restaurant reservations. On a somewhat happy note, he had ended his call. His cell phone was just a cheap 'pay as you go' type phone. However, it was a phone that had gotten the job done. After hanging up his phone, this is when he first noticed the boy. He looked hesitant, he looked scared.
Luckily, Robert was the only one really roaming the area. And by luckily, I mean he's a nice guy. Despite his impressive height, the only reason he would use his physical aptitude against someone was to defend another. He was never a bully, never would be a bully. However, what made people fear him was a combination of his body, and his calm tone. This usually made him seem devoid of emotion, but this was not the case. He was just a calm guy by nature.
Approaching Hoshi, he had asked "Hey, you alright there?" in a calm, yet concerned manner. He was going to try to get some answers, maybe even make a new friend. When people got passed the intimidating appearance, he was a good friend. And the only chance of Hoshi witnessing a display of violence on Robert's part was if someone was bullying. He couldn't stand bullies, and he would easily make that clear.
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 22, 2009 11:26:11 GMT -5
As Robert walked up in the timid boy's blind spot and introduced himself, he'd be answered by a sudden yelp, jumping away in fright. He stood there for a second before he noticed that the person didn't seem to want to fight him. He then stood there awkwardly for a few seconds in embarrasment. Even though he semed tough, he didn't seem mean... There was no cocky smirk on his face, no messy clothes, no little gang of peons that followed behind him in hopes of not becoming his next target... So no, this wasn't a bully. So why was he panicking now?
Immediately, he stood up straight, immediately saying, "Forgive me!" He even bowed as well, not out of respect for the whole 'Ra Yellow' thing. More so that he wouldn't get ticked off. "I-I'm just new here and really nervous. M-My friend didn't get to the boat on time and we were going to look around... so I'm alone right now..." He sighed here, slightly depressed by this. Yeah, it wasn't his fault (It was no one's really, Arche's alarm clock had failed) but he couldn't help but feel bad. After a while, he looked up, wondering how this person would respond.
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 22, 2009 11:35:54 GMT -5
Robert, looking at the person who had yelped remained calm. When he had asked him to forgive him and bowed, Robert looked a little confused. Clearly this boy was an Osiris, but Robert's only concern for the hierarchy was that it was to separate those who had done well on the tests. Robert could have been in Obelisk easily, but he fudged his testing so he'd be placed in Ra Yellow.
When he had explained himself as being nervous about his friend being late, it was clear he was afraid of bullying. This is one of the few things Robert openly despised. Bullying was a sickening thing to him, something that he couldn't stomach. In a kind tone, Robert said "I understand, hopefully your friend will arrive soon." However, the bowing thing was still strange to him, so in a curious, yet still kind tone, he asked "Why were you bowing?"
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 22, 2009 12:23:18 GMT -5
Hoshi paused as he asked 'why were you bowing' and immediately got nervous. Did... Did he do something wrong? "It-it's something to show respect to others... My dad taught it to me..." He felt a little nervous now... This was somewhat common where he was from but maybe other people didn't know about this? After a bit, he paused and then asked, "Um, I"m still new here... Do you know where the dorms are and everything?"
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 22, 2009 13:04:21 GMT -5
Robert, looking at Hoshi said "Well, I don't know about any of the blokes here, but you don't have to bow for me." These words were in order to assure him he did nothing wrong, and to hopefully make him feel less nervous. When he asked about the dorms, he calmly responded "Yes, I could lead you to the dorms and help you unpack. But what about your friend, do you want to wait for them?" This was said in a very kind and considerate tone. And he wasn't laughing at Hoshi when he had done the respectful bowing. In England, they graded you in etiquette classes. And as someone who had worked many jobs, his people skills were pretty damn good.
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 22, 2009 14:36:59 GMT -5
The boy paused for a second as he was asked about his friend before shaking his head, suddenly scared he had been taken wrongly. "N-no... I don't want to leave her behind... even though she'd be mad that I just sat around here waiting for her." He stopped here, unsure of what to say... but slowly managed to get out, "I... I still feel scared without her though. She's been around to protect me for so long." He slowly went to sit on the ground, watching the ship start to head back to the docks. It was possible that it wouldn't come back today, meaning he might have to wait until the next day... could he wait that long? What if the boat didn't go back to their town? Or if the school decided not to send someone back for her?
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 22, 2009 15:14:04 GMT -5
Robert, nodding at Hoshi as he said he'd wait responded, "I understand." When he came to sit down, Robert smiled lightly. Friends were indeed a good thing,, and so far he had made a few himself. Recently, he had successfully arranged for a date. His date was the Headmaster's younger cousin, Emma Gale. However, he only assumed the connection. But it really didn't matter to him who she was related to. When it comes to people, the main thing he wishes to see is the person themselves.
Robert, looking at Hoshi had decided to formally introduce himself. Why he didn't earlier was confusing, yet somewhat understandable at the same time. He would rather earn the person's trust before going into formalities. "By the way, I am Robert Zanrou. But you can all me what you wish." His tone was kind, and calm as usual. "And if you and your friend need anything, feel free to come to me."
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 22, 2009 16:29:36 GMT -5
Hoshi just sat there as the other person told him his name, immediately nodding. That name sounded nice... At least it wasn't weird like his. Silently, he turned his head before saying, "I-I'm Hoshi... Johnathan Mars Hoshi." He was kinda nervous about his name since a lot of people thought it weird. He had gotten mocked for it then since it was a 'stupid' name... Arche had thought it sounded nice though... but she was pretty much the only one who thought so, besides Sparken.
After a little contemplating his life, Hoshi then perked up and asked, "Um, you're in Ra Yellow, right?" He asked, curious about what the different houses or whatever they were called were like. "WHat... is it like? Can you tell me?" He tilted his head, curious and wanting an answer. He might as well ask some questions while he waited.
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 22, 2009 18:00:52 GMT -5
Robert didn't judge the name as weird at all. Hell, it would take a name that was considered innuendo to register as weird on his scale. However, he would never go off on reading. Names were just names, and the person should be marked out for their traits and talents. He would want to see what he can do, but he would let him go on his own accord.
When asked about the Ra Yellow dorm, he had thought of it as a normal man's way of life. Nice sturdy roof over the head. Not too pricey or classy, yet was nice all the same. He then said "Ra Yellow is the middle ground, normal living standards. Its nice really." Though he was nearing Obelisk Blue, having managed three out of the five wins needed to request a ranking test.
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 23, 2009 14:22:48 GMT -5
Hoshi just nodded to the boy, thinking he was lucky to get that... Maybe he and Arche would get a nice place too... "Um, do you know what My dorm is like?" he asked, curious. He hoped it would be okay for them to live in. They woudn't put them in a place that wasn't really good to live in, would they? Suddenly, his cell phone rang and he quickly got it out of his pocket, looking at who was calling. "I-It's Arche!" Quickly, he opened it up and hit the call button, eager to talk to her.
"A-Arche? Is that you?"
"Who else? Sheesh, I got worried about you and decided to-"
"Are you okay? Did you get hurt? Are you able to still get to the academy?"
"Let me speak already!"
"..."
"Sorry. Listen, I managed to get a ride to the island, don't worry... and please don't ask how. I can explain later."
"Um... Are you alright? Did... um..."
"...No. I'm not that desperate. Just... go to the dorms we're supposed to be in, I'll meet you there, alright?"
"W-wait, are you sur-"
He was then hung up on, leaving Hoshi standing there for a second. "She hung up..." he said to himself, stating the obvious. Slowly, he sighed, putting the phone up. "She said that I should go to the dorms and wait for her there... I'm still kinda worried but at least I know Arche's here."
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 23, 2009 14:29:47 GMT -5
Robert had heard his question about how Osiris dorms were. He knew as a tradition, they were shitty. This was a motivator for students to move on and do better. "Well, it ain't going to be fine living, that's for sure. . ." he said with a sigh. Hopefully Hoshii was one of the cases of the student that was going to move on towards Ra Yellow. When Hoshii was finished with his phone call, Robert had heard that she was there. "Want me to take you to the Osiris dorms?" he asked kindly.
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Post by Johnathan Mars Hoshi on Oct 23, 2009 15:00:36 GMT -5
Hoshi just waited for the boy to finish first, hearing him say that the Osiris dorm wasn't that great... well, he had once lived in a little club house with Arche for a few days and it wasn't that great in itself. Maybe it wasn't that bad... Besides, the people had to be nice too, right? So at the question, he said, "Yes... um, if you don't mind. Is it alright?"
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Post by Robert Zanrou on Oct 23, 2009 15:07:24 GMT -5
Robert, nodding at Hoshii replied, "Very good then, follow me." He then lead Hoshii towards the Osiris Red dorms. He however had something to tell Hoshii. "Watch out for room 25. Some creep by the name of Duncan Black lives in there. I saw him in class, he's a total nutter. Heard he punched through the door and grabbed a girl's arm for kicks." He narrowed his eyes at such a thought. A sickening person was at this school, and he would try to protect the boy as best he can.
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