Aftermath (OPEN)

Rynth explored the devastation of the riots had left on the town of Camlorn. Her staff back in Dagos was more than capable of handling the clean up for the shop. It held it’s ground as a formidable sanctuary once the violence had started, but Rynth’s priority was on the students of hers that weren’t able to make it to her shop. In search of those that had homes in Camlorn had only filled her with dread as she was quick to spot the bodies of students she had known as children. The grim reality was never far behind her and for now all she could was search for those that survived. With each face she recognized her heart became more heavy until one of her students had found her. With a strong sense of relief she was welcomed with a warm embrace.

The formalities of relief were quick as her student was quick to inform her of the wounded that had survived the riots within the local clinic. Despite her ability as a zero magi she had no ability to heal like most of the other zero magi. Reluctant to follow, she knew that she might be able to aid those that would be in shock or great stress. Her illusion had helped her to sustain the guise of a human as she followed the direction of the medical staff. Her experience with cyborgs had very limited assistance as she was quickly able to adjust to the directions of the staff… it wasn’t until she spotted a familiar face from the corner of her eye.

A magi who she had often seen in Haven, but had never attempted to address. Seeing him work was rather intriguing as he seemed to have a greater depth of medical knowledge than he was allowed to exercise. As the day progressed Rynth made sure to find an opportunity to talk to the other magi alone. Knowing that she may be of greater help to the wounded if they were able to combine their efforts.

Stepping close to the other magi she cloaked them in her illusion for just a moment to speak within a whisper. “...don’t talk and pretend to be human… I’ll disguise your appearance and soothe the emotions of those that might struggle from receiving the aid. Okay?” She waited for a nod as she allowed the illusion to morph the both of them to retain a human appearance rather than a magi one. “Well Doctor, shall we get started?” She asked hoping to assist and keep the casualties to this riot to a minimum. Wherever this magi would go, so would she as she made sure to use her sympathy to keep the those that they attempted to assist as docile as possible, while maintaining their human illusion.

Luca Burke

Rynth sighed as the other magi had rejected her within an instant, but it was the way he wanted to interact with the humans and she would not get in the way of that. "If that's what you wish..." The illusion upon Luca fades, as though it were a trick of the eye if anyone had caught on. However she had attempted her illusion only when the two were secluded from the eyes of others. So no one should had seen it... "Forgive me for overstepping my bounds... I was just trying to help... if you wouldn't mind I can still try to ease the minds of others. It's what I've been doing so far with the more.... painful procedures the doctors had gotten involved with. Granted they wouldn't had involved me if they had known I was a magi." Rynth spoke a bit bitterly already knowing how violently the patients would had reacted in the pain of a certain few procedures.

Discretion was always a strong suite for her, but with her abilities as they were now... she felt far more useless than useful. "And it's not mind control... anyone strong willed could resist my influence. It's more of a means to have others understand my emotions... granted I can only effect the emotions of others." Despite this she was using some sense of sympathy to ease the magi's nerves. Not wanting the situation to get too sour... although upon realizing what she was doing she held a tighter leash on her powers. The fear of rejection was far more stronger than she anticipated. "I'll follow your lead either way... if I can help convince people to accept your healing would you allow me?" Making a new offer in hopes of gaining his trust.

The struggle between magi and human relations would only become more difficult in the coming years... and she knew right now that they had to make the best possible impression in order to ease the minds of those that suffered. Her crew back in Dagos was taking care of gaining the trust of magi, but she would have to do her part in helping out the humans that might even hate her.

Luca Burke

She took time to listen to the other magi and acknowledged what the healer thought was best for the both of them. More often then not, Rynth would had actively avoided to assist anyone considering the nature of her abilities. Not many would be willing to trust her especially since how tight of a mental leash she has to keep on her abilities to keep from unintentionally effecting people around her. Usually she wouldn't have a problem restraining herself, but with the recent flash of memories she's been gaining it made. "Forgive me again I haven't been quite on top of my own abilities as of late." She said taking a bit of a breather herself before attempting to clutch onto an memory of an old life.

"I could try to release my own facade, but I already know that would cause more of a commotion with the people I've already interacted with." She pondered on what she could do to work in a more relatively truthful light. It then occurred to her that she could quickly change her face to one of those from her past life. "Before I attempt to start over... what do you think its best that I be as honest as I can from here on out or just continue to hide myself?"

The situation was far more tricky now that she already had involved herself with a few of the patients without their knowledge and she's very certain that they might react violently to her. "If I do have another face I could change to... it would be more obvious that I'm a magi. As for the person's identity... they've longed passed away." She said trying to work within this magi's preferences... it made her feel far more exposed than she would had cared to have ever been, but she did trust the magi in front of her to an extent. He seemed to earnestly want to assist. Although they would seem to disagree on the means by which the results were achieved.

Luca Burke

The pause in her compatriots response was rather agonizing. Each second felt liked it was dragging for eternity. Until he had announced an agreement in staying hidden for the time being. With a sigh of relief she started to notice his gaze wander around them. His wariness of their surroundings was a strong reassurance that this man was in fact very cautious. "Alright then, I suppose that would be for the best." Rynth had already revealed herself to the magi... but they have yet to exchange each other's names. Maybe it would be for the best if they introduced one another later.

Every other statement he had said was just a reiteration of before. He wasn't keen on the idea of her abilities being used. Especially on him... she understood this to be common, but it still seemed far more difficult not to ease the minds of those troubled by the riots. Nevertheless she nodded to everything he had said, believing it would be far better to cooperate to avoid any possible incident. Following the medical instructions wasn't too hard in fact it was similar.

While they were assisting one of the willing patients... she decided to ask some questions of her fellow magi. "So... what sort of trouble did you go through during the riots..." A genuine bit of curiosity had filled her as prior to meeting the magi... this was how she got the patients to focus less on their wounds. Granted she did use sympathy to ease their minds. Having them start a conversation that could easily be the story of their life seemed to be an effective means to ease them into a more relaxed state.

Luca Burke