Trial and error

(Ok all, I'm going to be posting a character post, though it is not relating to this weeks session...that will come later.....))

After Dalanor's attempt at Planar magic, he had taken to his books, studying to see what he had done wrong. He sat at his workstation, shuffling through his notes and tomes, when Arilo made his presence known.

"Dalanor, you really should take a break. You've been here for hours, and I'm quite sure you need at least some nourishment......"

Dalanor sighed, running his hands through his hair as he leaned back in his chair. It was true that he was hungry, and only now did he realize it....

"I suppose you are right my friend, I am quite hungry, and I am not making any headway....maybe I should take a break and look at the data with fresh eyes....."

Arilo jumped up into Dalanor's lap, purring softly......

"You see? You would be lost without me..... face it, I'm the brains in our friendship......"

Dalanor chuckled softly, scratching the orange furred feline behind his ears....

"I suppose you are right....."

With that, he ushered the cat off of his lap and stood, stretching as he did so......and he moved towards the door of his lab.

"I'm heading to the dining hall. I'll bring you back a little something....."

Arilo sat, looking at the Eladrin with an amused expression.....

"I can fend for myself....there are plenty of sources for my food....."

Dalanor nodded, and opened the door to his lab, and almost walked right into Neeala, who had been on her way through the corridor.......

"Well, I appologize Neeala, I should probably pay closer attention to my surroundings...."

Neeala only smiled.....

"Theres always an excuse for you being clumsy, eh? But don't worry about it...I was just on the way to the dining hall. Care to join me?"

Dalanor nodded.

"I was just headed there myself. I would welcome the company."

He walked beside her, his robes a snowy white, bearing a mark on the back, the mark he claimed as his wizards mark. Her robes were similar, however, hers were a little more elegant, and she bore no mark on the robes. As they walked, he asked about her studies.......

"How have your studies been going?"

She sighed for a moment, her eyes showing a slight frustration......

"I have the grasp of the new spells I am studying, however, it seems as though I am doing something wrong......."

Dalanor nodded, understanding her frustrations......

"I ran into the same problem......I just can't see where my errors were. What is it you are working on if you don't mind my asking?"

Neeala looked at him, a quizzical look on her face......

"The great Dalanor, actually interested in another's work? This is something for the history books....."

Dalanor shook his head.....

"Haha...funny....I was wondering because maybe we could be of help to each other......"

Neeala regarded him a moment as the made it to the Dining hall, each of them finding something to eat. After they each took a seat, Neeala spoke.....

"I am working on Illusory Magic, and it's practical uses in combat and every day life......"

Dalanor looked at her with a surprised look.....

"That is interesting. Illusory magic is quite potent and very draining. It takes immense will power and a high concentration, but it can be most effective.....I dabbled in the art for a while. The thing to remember is you must rely on your chosen implement as a focus for such spells."

Neeala sighed....

"I haven't truly decided upon the i mplement I wish to use......and eve n if I had, i would wish it to be truly mine. I would have to make it myself. A staff is too cumbersome, and an orb is much too....inappropriate for my style....and a wand, well, I would need to find the right material for such an implement.......but I have no talent with crafting magical items......"

Dalanor smiled.....

"That, my dear friend is where I can help you......"

After a long conversation, they headed back towards Dalanor's lab, and when they entered, Arilo was laying in Dalanor's chair......

"Well, I see you did indeed bring me a little something.....to what do I owe this treat?"

Dalanor glared at the cat, responding with a snap of his fingers. Upon the snap, the tip of Arilo's tail flashed with a spark and the smell of singed hair filled the room for a moment......

"Ok....ok...fine. I'll behave, but I'm just sayin, she is quite entrancing....."

Arilo exited the room, and Dalanor turned to Neeala who stood with her hands on her hips.....

"I trust that you would not harm that poor creature......."

Dalanor shrugged....

"Only if he doesn't make sarcastic comments and act like an idiot...I swear, sometimes, he drives me up the wall...."

Neeala chuckled....

"Wow....so you...argue with your cat? I think you two deserve each other......."

Dalanor set his mind to readying a few components for the ritual he was to guide Neeala through. After everything was prepared, he stepped to the side, giving her room, and began coaching her through the process. She seemed to be picking it up rather quickly, and he was impressed. He honestly envied her slow, yet methodic pace and concentration......it was something he had been lacking...true focus. He had been trying to hurry through the process of his own spells, seeking to achieve the end without the delicate touch he should have had.

After about an hour, Neeala sighed and took a step back, holding a deep mahogany wand with glowing lines of power along the implements surface.

"Wow....that was much more difficult than I expected, but it was worth it......."

Dalanor smiled, glad to see the satisfaction of success on her face.....

"You did quite well. Now, you have the means to achieve your goals. And in return, I gained some insight as to what I was doing wrong. I hope the wand serves you well......"

Neeala nodded, and hugged him tightly...

"Thank you my friend. Once again, I owe you one. I need to return to my work, and I'm sure you do as well, but in all seriousness, thank you Dalanor......."

With that, she left, returning to her own lab to finish her work. Dalanor stood, thinking for a moment before returning to his own work......and at that moment, Arilo returned......

"I still do not see why you don't pursue her Dalanor, she would make a good bride......"

Dalanor shook his head.......sighing.....

"Because I cannot devote my attention to her and my work, and it would be unfair to both of us....she is a good friend and i would like to keep it that way......."

Arilo stretched and leapt into Dalanor's chair........

"Idiot........."

(Juat a little something for you guys....I was bored and thought i would post something at least while I mulled over this weeks session......leave your thoughts and input please....)