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daybreakacademy2019-05-26 05:48 pm
sauerfacedcyborg) wrote in daybreakacademy2019-05-26 05:48 pm
A teacher's duty...
Who: Ziggy, one prompt open, the other closed to Kano
What: Outlands Survival class, with today's topic: fae
When: First prompt a little bit before the Kagerou plot, second the day after the faculty in-service
Where: A classroom, then Lumiere floor 3
Warnings: Nothing anticipated for the classroom prompt, but the Kano prompt may include talk of murder, depression, suicidal ideation, and similar ugly things relevant to both of their backstories.
[Classroom]
[The Outlands Survival classroom is significantly smaller than the one Ziggy uses for his combat class, owing to the much less hands on subject matter. Today, the topic is something that's been causing a bit of trouble lately: the ever-unpredictable fae.]
Dealing with daemons is often straightforward, as it tends to be clear when they have malevolent intent. Fae, however, are far more unpredictable. Last month, we had an incident with one creating child doppelgangers of students and staff, and while his intentions seemed benevolent, he ultimately caused a lot of trouble. That's always the first thing to keep in mind when dealing with fae: their mindsets are very alien compared to those of humans, and a well-meaning faerie could easily be more dangerous than a malevolent one.
Most often, however, they fall in the middle. The faerie circles around campus are an example of that, simple mischief with no true desire to help or harm. I hope all of you have been cautious enough to avoid them, as it's rarely easy to undo their transformations early without help from a specialist.
As for how to respond when a faerie has taken note of you, there are a few general things to keep in mind. First, many fae are incapable of telling a direct lie. You might think this makes them easier to trust, but it actually accomplishes the opposite. Fae with that restriction become masters of half-truths and technical truths, deliberately misleading by presenting true information in a way that leads to a false conclusion. Typically, they will avoid making clear and direct statements whenever possible.
Second: fae are usually proud creatures, with a strict set of social protocols. They take insults gravely seriously, so it's best to use your best manners when interacting with them. If one offers a favor that isn't presented as a reward, however, you should always ask what they want in return. Debts are a central part of fae culture, meaning they can usually be trusted to offer some form of compensation for acts of kindness, but it's important to remember their alien mindset. What they consider a fair trade might be worthless to the person negotiating. That's why contracts with even benevolent fae are ill-advised, as you can never be certain that what you get in return will be worth the price.
You might have noticed I've been speaking in non-exhaustive terms. This is because fae can vary, much like any other Outlands species, and the limits of one may not apply to another. Like the rest, though, this rule has exceptions: all fae, to my knowledge, share a weakness against objects made of iron. A cast iron frying pan could easily be more effective against a hostile faerie than the sharpest adamantium blade. In some cases, simply touching an object with a high enough iron content can be enough to injure and weaken a faerie. In this case, it's even more effective a disabling tool than orichalcum, so I would advise carrying something made primarily of iron any time you venture into an area suspected to be populated by fae.
[Lecture finished, he glances around the room to gauge his students' interest.]
Are there any questions?
[Lumiere]
[A quick review of Kano's attendance records is enough to tell Ziggy that he won't be in the classroom building during school hours. His free periods are usually spent planning lessons, but today he takes the walk to the Lumiere dormatory. When he knocks on Kano's door, it's light and evenly paced, but with the sharp tone of something hard hitting wood.]
I'd like to check up on you after this week's events. Don't worry, I'm not here to give out a punishment, I just want to talk.
What: Outlands Survival class, with today's topic: fae
When: First prompt a little bit before the Kagerou plot, second the day after the faculty in-service
Where: A classroom, then Lumiere floor 3
Warnings: Nothing anticipated for the classroom prompt, but the Kano prompt may include talk of murder, depression, suicidal ideation, and similar ugly things relevant to both of their backstories.
[Classroom]
[The Outlands Survival classroom is significantly smaller than the one Ziggy uses for his combat class, owing to the much less hands on subject matter. Today, the topic is something that's been causing a bit of trouble lately: the ever-unpredictable fae.]
Dealing with daemons is often straightforward, as it tends to be clear when they have malevolent intent. Fae, however, are far more unpredictable. Last month, we had an incident with one creating child doppelgangers of students and staff, and while his intentions seemed benevolent, he ultimately caused a lot of trouble. That's always the first thing to keep in mind when dealing with fae: their mindsets are very alien compared to those of humans, and a well-meaning faerie could easily be more dangerous than a malevolent one.
Most often, however, they fall in the middle. The faerie circles around campus are an example of that, simple mischief with no true desire to help or harm. I hope all of you have been cautious enough to avoid them, as it's rarely easy to undo their transformations early without help from a specialist.
As for how to respond when a faerie has taken note of you, there are a few general things to keep in mind. First, many fae are incapable of telling a direct lie. You might think this makes them easier to trust, but it actually accomplishes the opposite. Fae with that restriction become masters of half-truths and technical truths, deliberately misleading by presenting true information in a way that leads to a false conclusion. Typically, they will avoid making clear and direct statements whenever possible.
Second: fae are usually proud creatures, with a strict set of social protocols. They take insults gravely seriously, so it's best to use your best manners when interacting with them. If one offers a favor that isn't presented as a reward, however, you should always ask what they want in return. Debts are a central part of fae culture, meaning they can usually be trusted to offer some form of compensation for acts of kindness, but it's important to remember their alien mindset. What they consider a fair trade might be worthless to the person negotiating. That's why contracts with even benevolent fae are ill-advised, as you can never be certain that what you get in return will be worth the price.
You might have noticed I've been speaking in non-exhaustive terms. This is because fae can vary, much like any other Outlands species, and the limits of one may not apply to another. Like the rest, though, this rule has exceptions: all fae, to my knowledge, share a weakness against objects made of iron. A cast iron frying pan could easily be more effective against a hostile faerie than the sharpest adamantium blade. In some cases, simply touching an object with a high enough iron content can be enough to injure and weaken a faerie. In this case, it's even more effective a disabling tool than orichalcum, so I would advise carrying something made primarily of iron any time you venture into an area suspected to be populated by fae.
[Lecture finished, he glances around the room to gauge his students' interest.]
Are there any questions?
[Lumiere]
[A quick review of Kano's attendance records is enough to tell Ziggy that he won't be in the classroom building during school hours. His free periods are usually spent planning lessons, but today he takes the walk to the Lumiere dormatory. When he knocks on Kano's door, it's light and evenly paced, but with the sharp tone of something hard hitting wood.]
I'd like to check up on you after this week's events. Don't worry, I'm not here to give out a punishment, I just want to talk.