[ The sun is shining, dawn is upon everyone, and if there were any birds, they would be singing. But there are not. It's probably unexpected to hear The Sage's voice broadcast across the pendants right after the enthusiatic rooster, but there it is. ]
If you would all come into the Courtyard. The sooner we get this over with, the better.
[ The Sage's voice is cold and short, without any notes of the typical cordiality it usually carries. Kind of like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Anyone who decides to tarry will be prodded in a very insistent and annoying manner by one of the resident azure-colored minions. So much for a happy morning, eh?
Once everyone collects into the Courtyard, it'll be fairly obvious to notice The Sage and The Teishu standing next to each other ... and there's also an additional someone. That someone is another fiery red head, except his head of hair is decidedly much shorter than the recently departed one's. The Teishu is holding him firmly in his grasp, though with the way he is, you would think he considers Chiaki to be nothing more than a piece of rubbish. The most unnerving thing about the whole situation (though you'll be forgiven for thinking there's more than one) is the way Chiaki's eyes dart from one person to another, but he seems unable to do anything else. For those attentive viewers, you'll also notice his pendant is missing.
The Sage's posture is tense and there's a tight frown set upon his lips; his clothes seem to be a little dirty, as there are a few flecks of dirt staining white on his cloak. When he speaks again his voice retains that coldness and a not completely hidden thread of impatience. ]
There was an incident last night; one of disorderly conduct. I'd rather not have had my hand forced, but it seems it has come to this.
[ The Sage's right-hand moves in an upwards, slightly horizontal motion, and then he brings his right hand back to his left.
One of the walls surrounding the land and the castle flat out disappears— it was there one moment and now its clearly not. Everyone is suddenly treated to what appears to be layers upon layers of clouds: the reason for the castle being so entrenched in the first place is probably readily apparent. As is the fact that you are clearly very, very high up, there's no glimpse of land anywhere, just an endless horizon of sky and clouds. The Sage's irritable voice cuts in again. ]
Remember the second rule:
Physical violence against the Master Sage and Teishu are prohibited, unless permission is given.
[ It might feel that there's something there even though no one can see what it is at first; like a presence that feels unwelcome and unnerving. The clouds begin to roil and swirl, twisting into one another as they change from white to pitch black.
The Teishu then tosses Chiaki unceremoniously out into the clouds, with all the ease of discarding an unwanted toy. Before any of you can really process what's happened, the wall reappears in its spot.
But, it is plainly obvious that Chiaki had no chance of surviving any of that.
Chiaki Mamiya is dead. ]
I'm sure everyone now understands the full consequences of disobedience.
[ The Sage turns away from everyone, and he doesn't say anymore. As soon as anyone blinks, all that's left is just The Teishu. ]
DISQUALIFICATION.
If you would all come into the Courtyard. The sooner we get this over with, the better.
[ The Sage's voice is cold and short, without any notes of the typical cordiality it usually carries. Kind of like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Anyone who decides to tarry will be prodded in a very insistent and annoying manner by one of the resident azure-colored minions. So much for a happy morning, eh?
Once everyone collects into the Courtyard, it'll be fairly obvious to notice The Sage and The Teishu standing next to each other ... and there's also an additional someone. That someone is another fiery red head, except his head of hair is decidedly much shorter than the recently departed one's. The Teishu is holding him firmly in his grasp, though with the way he is, you would think he considers Chiaki to be nothing more than a piece of rubbish. The most unnerving thing about the whole situation (though you'll be forgiven for thinking there's more than one) is the way Chiaki's eyes dart from one person to another, but he seems unable to do anything else. For those attentive viewers, you'll also notice his pendant is missing.
The Sage's posture is tense and there's a tight frown set upon his lips; his clothes seem to be a little dirty, as there are a few flecks of dirt staining white on his cloak. When he speaks again his voice retains that coldness and a not completely hidden thread of impatience. ]
There was an incident last night; one of disorderly conduct. I'd rather not have had my hand forced, but it seems it has come to this.
[ The Sage's right-hand moves in an upwards, slightly horizontal motion, and then he brings his right hand back to his left.
One of the walls surrounding the land and the castle flat out disappears— it was there one moment and now its clearly not. Everyone is suddenly treated to what appears to be layers upon layers of clouds: the reason for the castle being so entrenched in the first place is probably readily apparent. As is the fact that you are clearly very, very high up, there's no glimpse of land anywhere, just an endless horizon of sky and clouds. The Sage's irritable voice cuts in again. ]
Remember the second rule:
Physical violence against the Master Sage and Teishu are prohibited, unless permission is given.
[ It might feel that there's something there even though no one can see what it is at first; like a presence that feels unwelcome and unnerving. The clouds begin to roil and swirl, twisting into one another as they change from white to pitch black.
The Teishu then tosses Chiaki unceremoniously out into the clouds, with all the ease of discarding an unwanted toy. Before any of you can really process what's happened, the wall reappears in its spot.
But, it is plainly obvious that Chiaki had no chance of surviving any of that.
Chiaki Mamiya is dead. ]
I'm sure everyone now understands the full consequences of disobedience.
[ The Sage turns away from everyone, and he doesn't say anymore. As soon as anyone blinks, all that's left is just The Teishu. ]