OOC: Sorry I prodded you too much, Dakota, but the weather here’s just messing with my head. I start arguing and yell at everyone whenever it changes between clear and rainy, and it been changing quite a bit. I understand that you have a real life, but even a small assignment like this would have been good earlier. And I wasn’t actually thinking of a storyline at all with the other two assignments. This is exactly 1200 words without this OOC section.

BIC: After having dinner in the cafeteria, Incathuga started walking through the halls and hoping someone would come. His hood was covering his eyes and hair because so many people were staring at him while he was eating. After a few minutes he found a girl about twelve years old crying outside a classroom with a stuffed bear in her lap. The girl looked tall and thin, and she had brown hair and green eyes. The bear seemed familiar to Incathuga, like it had been enchanted by Cel, but he knew that couldn’t be right.

The warrior knelt down to talk to the girl. “Is something wrong?”

The girl looked up and stared at Incathuga for a second. He looked back down and started talking between sobs. “It’s magic class. I came to learn to use magic, but I can’t even make a weak barrier.”

“Magic? Did you get a seed at birth? It’s rare to have magic users unless they had someone give them a bit of magic when they were young.”

“My mom said she had someone give me a bit at birth, but I met the person she hired and I doubt he did. He seemed too evil to give me any of his power.”

“I thought that might be the case. I could give you a chunk of my power if you’re fine with dark magic.”

“I’d love dark magic, if you’re really fine with giving me some.”

“Of course I’ll give you some, but first I have a question for you. Who enchanted the bear you’re holding?”

“It was a girl who called herself Celevescent. She came here and asked if I’d seen a man with pitch black hair and eyes who wields a shifting sword. She also said something about a man named Daenotsu.”

“Do you know where she went? I need to find her.”

“After she gave me the bear a man warped in and warped her back out. He looked the man who was supposed to give me magic. I’m sorry I can’t be much more help.”

“Don’t worry; you’ve been more than enough help. Now hold out your hand and relax.” The girl did so and Incathuga grabbed her hand and focused magic into her so it could grow. “You should be able to use magic in a couple of days now. It won’t be very strong, but it should grow fast enough for some decent defensive spells in about a week.”

“Thanks. My name’s Fientzi. I hope I see you soon.” The girl stood up and Incathuga did the same, accidentally moving his hood when he did so and revealing his hair and eyes.

“I had a feeling you were the guy she was looking for. You can keep her bear; just give it back when you find her.”

Two days later, Incathuga saw Fientzi reading and trying some magic with various results in the cafeteria, so he walked up and started talking to her. “I see you’ve been practicing. I wasn’t expecting you to make spells like that for at least four days.”

“Well, I need to catch up with the rest of my class. We have a test in three days on this chapter over combat spells. My teacher still hasn’t quizzed me on this because she’s been out since before I could use any noticeable magic, so I could use some help.”

“I’d be glad to help you. I know a great practice room that no one will use. Just follow me after lunch.”

After their lunches they walked north for a bit. When Incathuga stopped, they were nowhere near a door.

“Why did you stop?”

“We’re here.” He then placed a hand on the wall and a door about four feet wide and seven feet tall appeared. It was black except for a few dark red spots that looked almost like blood.

“Are you sure we should use this room to practice? It looks...cursed.”

“Don’t worry about curses. I had someone check this room and there’s nothing wrong with it.” They entered the room, a dark, circular training ground. “Throw me your book.”

Fientzi obliged. “We’re on chapter three. My test will probably be on the first part, but I think I can do everything in the chapter.”

“Good. Could you show me your best wall of dark matter?” Fientzi did so and Incathuga pulled out a katana.

“Wait, are you going to attack my wall?”

“It’s the best way to test it.” The swordsman took his blade in both hands and stabbed the wall at full force. “Very good. Most of my opponent’s walls break after one well placed stab. Let’s see exactly how strong it is.” Incathuga started stabbing again, but even after twenty hits the wall was still standing.

“That’s way too good. Twenty hits should bring down any magic wall. How much have you been practicing?”

“I haven’t been practicing on walls that much, but I think walls decrease damage from their element, and you’re using a dark-based sword.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right, but it’s still amazing for someone who just got their magic.” Incathuga looked at the next page and seemed surprised at what he saw. “Weapons? They’re teaching you how to make weapons using magic?”

“Of course. Didn’t your school teach you how to do it?”

“No, but I’d like to see what you can do with it. I rely mostly on these swords, and a spell to make weapons could be useful in the future.”

“Okay, but I’m not very good.” Fientzi focused a bit and a rapier appeared in front of her. “That’s as good as I can do right now. You have to think about the weapon you want and focus your energy into it.”

Incathuga tried to do so and made a claymore. “That’s pretty nice, but it drains quite a bit of energy. Show me your sword skills.”

“We aren’t going to be tested on our fighting.”

“I figured you wouldn’t, but it’s a very good skill to have. Hit me once and I know you’ll pass the test.” Incathuga put his claymore into a defensive position and signaled that he was ready.

Fientzi put up her rapier and pulled out two daggers. “Well then, one hit even if it doesn’t pierce your armor? Sounds good to me.” She started attacking swiftly, almost hitting Incathuga once but being blocked at the last moment.

“You’re good, but you need to defend,” Incathuga said while circling Fientzi. He suddenly jumped forward to attack and was blocked by one of Fientzi’s walls. Fientzi then warped behind him and slashed his back.

“And you need to watch out for traps. Would you call that a pass?”

“With flying colors.” Incathuga put away the claymore and grabbed Fientzi’s book. “Warping isn’t in the third chapter, is it?”

“Nope, the basics are in the fifth, but I decided it was more important than making weapons since I have these daggers.”

“Well, I have assignments to do now. Find me if you need help with something.” Incathuga gave Fientzi the book and walked out of the room, glad that he had gained a possible ally.

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My BA character, Incathuga Sateerag