14437/The Academy

The Academy
Date of Scene:	12 June 2022
Location:	Lobby, Strange Academy
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Doctor Strange, Kit Killovarras, Phantasm (Drago)

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Doctor Strange has posed:
The sun rises.

The wards hold strong. The entities of the darkness have been banished to their realms and the barriers between the worlds have been strengthened. The dimensional doors in the Sanctum are holding. The numerous artifacts are in the right hands. Strange used the Eye of Agamotto to see into the vast distances of the cosmos.

The world is safe. Which means his project can continue.

The Academy of Strange.

The Doctor descends the stairs of the Sanctum, his red cape flourishes with every step. He reaches up, tapping a bell. The bell rings across the world like a gong or a good omen. People all across the world with magical talent that were approached or noticed by Strange or others find the fiery magic portals open near them that only they can see.

Invitations sent.

Kit Killovarras has posed:
It's a strange thing, to suddenly have a portal open up in your bedroom, though for some it might just be another sunday morning. When no one comes through to him though, Kit gets as curious as any yeen would and decides to go poking his nose through.

Normally it's his family that would send one of these, though the flames look different and the transit feels more... stable? Perhaps stable isn't the right word, since it's an unfamiliar power, but it's certainly a calmer trip and when he steps out into the lobby of the Strange Academy? He just sort of nods and gives a quiet chuckle.

Kit is a rather imposing individual, standing six and a half feet in height and still growing, but more than that? He's covered in fur and looks like some kind of werewolf with stripes and a slight mowhawk that follows a trail from his head to about half way down his back. Normally he'd be wearing a lot of clothing to cover his form, hide what he is, but today he's dressed in nothing more than a simple pair of pants and a somewhat tunic-ish looking shirt, both of which being of varying shades of brown.

Well, this is going to be an interesting morning.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
It's been a long time since Nick has heard from Strange.

But then again, with the surprise complications Bucky and Punisher turned up while looking into his past-. Well, it's been a long time since Nick has talked to most of his friends. Some have forgotten him and he had assume that was the case for others. So when the portal opens up near him in his guest room at the Trisk, the musician blinks.

Guess he was wrong.

The rockstar gets up from his spot on the sofa and strolls over, peering through first. Recognition forms upon his features. So, it wasn't forgotten. A glance is given back to the quiet guest area and then towards the closed door of the suite-mate's room. Well, it's not like he's doing anything else today. The pony-tailed man hops through.

Doctor Strange has posed:
At least fifty people greet Kit and Drago when they arrive, all different cultures and backgrounds, even different species. Strange approaches a pedestal, his robes black and red. Hair pulled into a ponytail with a beat beard covering his face.

Strange clears his throat. "Greetings." Stephen begins. "You all have been brought here because you have expressed interest and a desire to learn the mystic arts. This will be your opportunity. Among other roles, I will remain a teacher and show you how we've protected the earth and reality by showing you how to bend it to your will to make magic."

"Ifyou wish to leave this initiative, a portal will open for you back to your last location or desired area. But for those who choose to stay...."

"Welcome to the Academy of Strange

Kit Killovarras has posed:
Kit's ears perk up at the cleared throat and his attention almost immediately snaps to Strange, listening intently at what little he says with a thin smile slowly spreading across his muzzle. "Not a chance," he murmurs in response to the mention of a second portal for those who want to leave.

Excitement can be a thing, it can be a powerful thing and when it comes to someone like the yeen? It can be very, very telling, especially when he's suddenly in a room with so many others who might just be like him!

His eyes slip from their natural colors to a soft violet and a few thin tendrils of energy slowly crackle through his fur. He's not aware he's doing it, or at least he isn't automatically aware of it.

What's worse though is that - for those who could sense it - the energy dancing across him is a mixture of energies from a plethora of different dimensions beyond this one.

A few of them probably being ones he shouldn't willingly draw on...

He does notice his own magic after a moment though and gives a little sigh, steadying himself and stifling the open flow of energy almost as quickly as it had started.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick glances curiously to the gathered persons in the room to see if he recognized anyone. There appeared to be quite a variety here. But if there were people he knew here, he couldn't see them.

The mention of a portal opening to bring them back does cause for him to glance to where he had stepped in from. His suitemate had a dog. Can't very well have open portals in there.

Seeing nothing present, he looks back towards the sorceror. There is no display of magic on his end. Well, not intentional at least. To those sensitive to dream energy, they likely could pick up on it. But it's rarely been an issue before.

Doctor Strange has posed:
No portals open.

No students leave. Stephen smiles. "I wasn't expecting a full house staying." Stephen admits. "Then, myself, Master Wong, and Master Horx will be your primary instructors. The school possesses the uniform of Kamar-Taj for its students. You are encouraged but not required to wear them."

"Welcomeagainto the academy. Find your Robes at any of the walls and you are dismissed to speak amongst yourselves. Rooming announcements will be announced later for those who wish residence or lack any. Dismissed."

Kit Killovarras has posed:
Kit just gives a little nod to himself and then? Then it dawns on him that he's now in a social setting! With a bunch of people he doesn't know!

That moment of excitement suddenly becomes a moment of silent panic before something catches his attention and he gives a glance towards Nick.

He studies the individual from a distance, his nose twitching ever so slightly before he tilts his head and walks towards them.

Time to investigate some people!

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Rooming?

Hmm. Well, considering how hard it is to get here, perhaps it is something to reasonably consider. It's got to have better security than that cabin after all. Oof. What's the cell service like here?

All important questions of course, but Nick can't shake the feeling that someone is looking his way, right that moment.

He glances up in time to see a being with canine features looking his way. Another shifter perhaps?

The musician gives a closed mouth smile, lifting up a hand to give a small wave to him in acknowledgement.

Kit Killovarras has posed:
There's a little wave from the aardwolf as he approaches, tilting his head a little before he asks, "Dream magic..?" sounding rather curious.

Regardless of the answer, Kit would extend a paw and offer a warm smile as he adds, "Name's Kit, by the way." He's intentionally lowering his posture for some reason and his movements look almost hesitant in how sluggish they seem.

Everything about the lanky creatures posture looks like it's meant to come off as 'non-aggressive'.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As Kit comes forward, Nick lowers his hand. The question gets a tilt of the head in return mirroring the movement of the younger male. "Kind of." He responds, confirming as he takes the offered hand. "Nick." He responds, giving a name in kind. "The main part is dream based. The actual spells have a different tone to them."

He pauses, "Unfortunately what you just did isn't really part of the package for me. So you'll have to forgive me if I don't know right now what you do."

Kit Killovarras has posed:
The aardwolf just pauses for a minute before his ears perk and he just sort of chuckles, "Oh, right.. I use dimensional magic.. Well, sort of? It's hard to explain." he says with a little shrug, then scratches the back of his head with his free paw and adds, "And I'm sort of surprised I got it right! I'm still learning how to identify other's magic and I'm honestly not too great at it yet.."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick nods, "Well. You pretty much got it. Dream form and dream travel mainly." He pases, "I have a feeling I'm not supposed to be able to overly sensitive because of the nature of the ability."

Kit Killovarras has posed:
Kit just sort of pauses and tilts his head, studying Nick for a moment before he asks, "Nature of the ability?" with that same, curious tone. "I haven't really studied much about dream magic, so I don't know too much about the nature of it.. Would you mind explaining?"

Curiouser and curiouser as always, but then again it's rare that the yeen winds up in situations where he can freely talk to other magi.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick shrugs, "Ok. I've found there's really not much written about the topic so most of what I know is just from general observation or theory. But, in general I think the point of the dream travel is to interact with the dreamer. Sometimes speak with them. And I can't well do that if I'm too busy dealing with a magic radar going off in my head every five seconds. So, if there's any actual design to what I ended up getting, that's probably it."

Kit Killovarras has posed:
There's a little bit of a laugh and a nod as Kit grins and muses, "Yeah, that probably would be a good reason.. Though, my ability to sense other mages is a learned ability, not one of my innate ones." motioning a little with his paws to match what he's saying in some vague way. Then something seems to dawn on him and he just sort of stops, chuckles a little and adds, "If you're going to be staying here.. I would love to study your magic a little, if that's OK? I've been trying to study a theory on turning a subconscious image into a physical construct for a few months now and it might help.."

... NERD!!!

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick considers, "Well. I'm still considering the room thing. It might be helpful to have a place here to hi- hang out at. Plus I've been kind of spending a lot of time as a guest elsewhere. Change of scenery might be nice..."

The musician glances over in the direction of Strange. "I should probably go ask for more information about that." He pauses, "But yeah, if we run into each other, I'm fine with you observing. Thanks for asking first."