Backdated to the beginning of the month

[aerial_ace]

[ACTION | LOCKED TO RIN AND ROBIN]

[ There was a long discussion in the Chevalier household when they found the letter. Cordelia was far more worried than she would ever let on. Who was this "Miss Saber," and why did Rin feel it necessary to sneak off like that?!

The two adults discussed what they would do for quite some time, well into the evening. When the young magi finally made her way home, she would find that the lights in the main room were still on. Should Rin attempt to teleport her way into her room and avoid facing her guardians altogether, she will find a small addition to the note she left, in Cordelia's handwriting. ]

Please come downstairs. We wish to speak with you about your outing today.

[ Should she try to avoid that as well? She'll find Aura, Robin's Espeon, sitting peacefully on her bed as sentry. ]

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[jewelmagus]

[Rin doesn't try to hide anything. That's not her way. She goes in through the front door, a trio of Pokemon in tow. The Omanyte and Carbink, as well as, curiously, a Lunatone. The reason for the outing.

Standing in the doorway she folds her arms before walking into the room. She pointedly doesn't sit. She knows better. Discipline in the Tohsaka household was often harsh and she expects it to be the same here. She doesn't say a word, either. That too had never sat well with Father. Defensively, the Pokemon fan out behind her, bracing for a breaking storm.]

[master_tactician]

[Robin actually smiles a bit as she enters]

Welcome home, Rin. It's rather late, wouldn't you say?

[aerial_ace]

[ Cordelia, however, chooses to stay quiet for now. She looks much less amused than Robin does. ]

[jewelmagus]

[Rin nods once.]

Later than I thought. It was a longer trip that I initially thought. But it's not my bed-time yet.

[There's that at least.]

[master_tactician]

True, but we expected your presence for dinner. It is clear you understand that this behavior is unacceptable, I can tell by your bearing. So my question is simply - why? Knowing, as you did, that this is not acceptable, what brought you to the decision to do so anyway?

[jewelmagus]

I was curious about the ruins. And Miss Saber offered to take me. I like her, she's been very helpful with the Spearow that keep attacking me.

[She's probably mentioned that several of the things keep on attacking her by now. Still, that's not a complete explanation. She huffs a tiny sigh.]

It seemed like a good opportunity, and I felt good about it. That's why. I knew I'd be protected, and I thought the potential rewards would be worth you and Cordelia being upset with me. Both as a magus, and as a Pokemon Trainer.

[Honest. She's that at least.]

[aerial_ace]

Be that as it may-- [ Her voice is firm, and perhaps a bit miffed. ] This Miss Saber is not someone that we know. You have been put in our care, Rin, and there are certain rules and expectations. A note left in your bedroom is not permission to go off on your own like that. It doesn't matter what sort of "potential rewards" you might bring back.

[master_tactician]

What troubles me most is that you did not think to ask. Your reasoning is not entirely unsound - I might even have been convinced to allow it. But since you did not, it puts us in an awkward situation. That you have skill as a Magi, and even keen instinct is undeniable. But what you lack is discipline. It seems I have focused my tutelage in improper areas.

[jewelmagus]

[Rin sighs heavily, almost like she's chiding herself along with the two of them.]

I...guess not. This was stupid and I didn't think it through very clearly. I was just excited, I suppose. And I didn't want to bother either of you at work. You're both so important. [This too, is quite true. As far as she sees it. Her hand clutches her little compass, idly playing with it as she recites something else Father had said to her.]

I know I still have a lot to learn. Father says so too. But...opportunities are opportunities, and he told me that if I have one I should take it.

[And looking to Cordelia]

You should meet Miss Saber. She's a Doublade Shifter, and she's very kind and heroic.

[master_tactician]

I would very much like to meet Miss Saber. But, as I presume you know, this little outing is not without consequence.

Your magical training is progressing quite well, so that will be on hold for a moment. I have spoken with a contact of mine. For the next week, you will be working at the habitat. You will be there at 5:00 AM sharp, and it will be your responsibility to keep to the schedule and obey the orders of your supervisors. I think this will be good for you.

[aerial_ace]

And on days that you are not working at the habitat, you will be heading to the smithy to assist them with their daily work. The forges light at 4:00 AM, and blacksmiths are not ones you want to keep waiting.

[jewelmagus]

[Rin doesn't protest. She simply nods. There's no point in arguing a point that she saw coming. and really? The Habitat was nice, though she was smart enough not to say anything about actually liking the place.]

Yes, Mister Robin. I'll do that.

[And at the comment on smithing?]

That sounds interesting. What days will that be?

[master_tactician]

The Habitat will be Monday through Wednesday, and the Forge Thursday through Saturday.

[jewelmagus]

I understand.

[She looks at the two of them, and then grabs hold of the Lunatone.]

We should be going to bed soon, then.

[aerial_ace]

Likely, yes.

[ A beat and a sigh. She really was going soft in her old age. Maybe she was just tired. ]

Please don't run off like that again. If you wish to go somewhere, please tell us.

[jewelmagus]

Right. I won't.

[She'll probably just...do it again anyway? Because that's how kids are, but maybe not as far.]

[master_tactician]

When you do do it again, I will be more creative with my punishment. Consider this your one chance.

[He may be smiling but he's deadly serious here]

[aerial_ace]

[ Cordelia gives her spouse a look. You really were terrifying sometimes, you know. ]

[jewelmagus]

[And Rin? Misses the spook factor and nods.]

Right.

[And unless stopped? She'll just toddle off to bed.]