Semblances and How You're Using Them Wrong (open)

Revan watched as a small sea of students flooded his lecture hall, he enjoyed teaching, but had been against the homework based methods that some teachers used. Revan took pride in basing his lectures on experience over knowledge, though that is not to say that he saw knowledge is unnecessary. Revan had all of his materials in order long before students began entering his room, and felt he had nothing to worry about, he had done this quite a few times before after all. Revan, after looking over the room, stood from his chair and announced that the lecture was about to begin, and that everyone should quiet down and settle in, if they knew what was good for them. Then Revan commandeered his chair once again and filled his mug full of his own tea brew. There were five minutes until it was his turn to take the stage so Revan decided to just sit back and drink his tea.

Oliver lifted his head from his nervous breakdown from earlier and set his pencil down beside his notebook and pulled his hands away from his head. Looking about the room notcing that nobody seemed to care that he spoke in a rather fast and loud tone. ‘Phew.’ He looked up towards the professor and waited. Taking in the students sitting next to him and then at a decent distance away from him. He took note what seemed to be a few Faunus enter the room but he couldn't tell for sure if some of them were actually Faunus or not. Brushing the fact to the back of his mind he turned back towards Professor Winterstone. ‘I wonder. He said class is about semblances so I think there may be some written stuff. Hopefully there isn't but I came prepared for anything. So. Let’s make the best of what we get right?’ He sighed slightly louder than he intended to. Looking about to finalize his thoughts and opinions on the area. One he was satisfied with such conclusions and opinions Oliver resharpened his pencil with his claws again. ‘I kinda feel bad for humans and faunus without claws. Having to use pencil sharpeners… Meh. Sidetracked thought…’ Brushing the awkwardly out of place pencil sharpener thought out of his head. Oliver began to crane his head around looking for any familiar faces in the event of this new lecture. All the while eager for it to start.

Richard rested his head in his right hand. He knew he should go to lectures, and with his rather odd semblance this one was a must, but he was already drifting off. He knew he should’ve drank more coffee but instead he’d decided to read, putting himself into a calmed state of mind, perfect for sleep. He shook himself awake before stretching, his arms giving out a satisfying crack. He twirled a pencil in his fingers absentmindedly, trying not to yawn. There were a lot of people in here, he thought to himself, I wonder what their semblances are. He couldn’t help but notice the division in the hall. Most faunus, at least those with obvious traits, seemed to keep to the left while humans were on the right, he was stationed in the middle. He was glad to see a few exceptions though, at least some were mingling. Upon hearing that the lecture would start soon he flipped open his notebook and tried to pay attention.

Kurai burst into the lecture hall with the fastest speed he could without being scolded by a professor and scoped out the room. He wasn't late... or at least not too late. quickly looking for a seat he recognized someone he actually knew "The man named after the things I don't like in my salads" he thought as he fast walked towards a seat next to him "hello scissor hands" he said unaware that he was unrecognizable with his costume still on. "so you wanna know more about semblances too huh? I myself think I know exactly how to use my semblance but then again i also thought racial discrimination was no longer a thing but the first day of school proved me wrong just about instantly so I honestly want to see how I do this wrong" he gave himself a laugh and waited for the class to start "oh crap you don't know who I am right now do you" he takes off his leather mask and places it on the desk "Hi!"

Revan had closed his eyes for no more than a few seconds before he started remembering the horrible things that he had done in his past. It was the voice of Revan's blade, Lightning Insanity that woke him from this daydream. 'Don't you find it interesting that these schools that teach you to save the world also teach you everything you need to hurt it? Maybe that means good and evil aren't that different after all.' Revan gave no direct response, but his blade knew that Revan was thinking that it had a point. A survey over the class left Revan wondering if any of these kids would do as he once did, or worse. Revan quickly removed himself from that train of thought and moved to top off his tea. Why was it the mad sword that always asked the philosophical questions was a question that Revan found himself often wondering. Revan then looked at the clock and stood up to introduce himself. "The lecture will begin in a few minutes, but I before that I will introduce myself. I am Mr Winterstone, I enjoy killing entire villages, smashing the dreams of little children, and I have a strange sense of humor." Revan Jested, he used this time to eye down any students of particular interest, for some demonstrations in his lecture, but looked to any students that he had met with and had knowledge of their semblances first.

Oliver nodded to Kurai as he sat down beside him. “Nice Getup.” Oliver nodded slightly setting his jacket down on the chair behind him revealing that he was in fact in costume. “Anyway. Lecture. Apparently.” Oliver looked towards Professor Winterstone. Intently listening to what the professor had to say. Chuckling inwards towards how the Professor introduced himself. However when the Professor stared him down for a brief moment Oliver felt slightly ill at-ease for a minute. ‘Great. He’s lookin’ at me. Wonder what he wants.’ Oliver looked towards Kurai then back to the Professor. Clearly curious as to why the Professor looked in his direction in the first place. ‘He could be after volunteers… If that’s the case..’ Oliver slowly raised a hand leaning back into his chair. “I volunteer as tribute for the Hunger Games.” He said rather comically. Realising he pulled a couple awkward glares from some of the other students. Pulling out a weird device that he liked to call the ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ and tossed it idly. “Whatever. It was a good joke.”

The lecturer's rather dark joke disrupted Richard from his daydream. He heard a Hunger Games reference somewhere in front of him and a hand raised. "Guess there'll be some demonstrations then" he said to himself, hoping he could just observe and not participate. He rested his hands on his mask, having taken it off so as to see better. The eerie purple mask was staring up at him. He decided to turn it over before taking his gloves off. Well with a lecturer and audience like this at least I won't fall asleep he thought to himself, chuckling absentmindedly. While a lecture in Halloween clothing did seem strange if the tone was kept like this it could be quite enjoyable, maybe even get through to him better. He couldn't help but wonder if this had been intentional or a result of the lecture's timing. He knew his semblance worked from within his costume he just hoped that everyone else's did to.

Kurai smiled at Oliver's compliment as he took off his trench coat to reveal his normal cloths underneath as he hung the huge coat on the back of his seat. "how long till this starts" he thought to himself "I'm never that early" and as he finished his self criticism the professor announced the beginning of the lecture in a few minutes followed by a Katniss moment by Oliver. "I'd say, depending on who is in it you would be somewhere between the 7th and 12th to die" he smirked "In speculation of course". A few student looked at him like thinking was some sort of crime. "what?" he said critically "can a person assume their friends death in a horrible tribute game out of a series of best selling book that also became a movie with a sequel with out being mentally criticized in public?" Noticing that this rant only gave him more shocked looks he decided to sit back down and be quiet for a while.

Uncharacteristically enough, Racter was silent for the beginning. Ordinarily she would have been checking out the students near her and making conversation. Her thoughts had been elsewhere today, either frolicking about in Halloween dreams, raging about in Halloween realities (such as a particularly finicky headpiece currently obscuring her eyes and part of her peripheral vision), or in other pursuits. Plus, people wouldn't stop giving her crap about the killer robot ("Termina-X9, you culturally malnourished addlebrains!") and the silly roleplaying in the dorm halls. She was aware enough to notice the lecturer's dark humor and upfront attitude, which she laughed at both and appreciated, albeit in a sleepier way.

It would probably be best to be more focused. The ginger found herself tempted to use her semblance as she eyed some of the less focused students and the teacher. "The bloke's lecture is about semblance utility..." Racter muttered within earshot of several around her as she readied the pen and notebook, ignoring the sarcastic mental reply in her brain.

Demonstrations...? She would rather sit herself down in this nice seat, thank you very much. But it wouldn't hurt needing to demonstrate something. And then there were these funny dudes in the room, one being the first guy to participate. "No, t'was a joke of bottom-barrel caliber." and the accompanying judgmental eyeroll was somewhat lost in the chatter and looks to the student. But ooh, the guy who was in the plague doctor getup was also snarking. But why in bloody hell wasn't he and the other more well received?! It wasn't everyday a prelecture time had some odd bit of humor. The guy was already sitting down, but she couldn't resist raising a naturally loud voice. No one could see the slightly narrowed eyes, but the light smile was easy to see as Racter stood up. "Exclude not the verbal criticism either! Besides, millions enjoyed the series, child slaughter can hardly be so horrendous."

"I thank you all for making fools of yourselves, but my eyeing over the class does not mean I need volunteers. Either way I usually don't ask for volunteers before the lecture is supposed to start unless it is a job I need done before the lecture." Revan chortled as he watched some of the last few students arrive just before the lecture started.

It wouldn't be long until the lecture would start, but not quite yet. With one hand Revan detached his blade and set it down on his desk. The blade could still project it's words to Revan when not sitting at his side. For most Lightning Insanity was too much trouble for it's worth, but it would be nearly impossible to get rid of. It was a strange sword one that was not worth it to keep yet at the same time not worth it to get rid of. Due to it's strange powers most might say Lightning Insanity would be more worth it to keep and never use than to get rid of. Revan would have to pull himself away from his thoughts before the lecture started, but it was hard to not wonder about such an odd weapon.

Oliver sat in his seat tossing his ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ as he called it. (Which in actuality didn't look like a screwdriver at all.) “Sorry Professor. Just an assumption.” Oliver sat staring idly at his screwdriver as he tossed it up and down. ‘Up. Down. Up. Down. When will this thing start. I’m getting’ bored.’ If one took the time to carefully look at what Oliver was doing one could see the tip of the screwdriver was glowing green slightly without the small black button on the leather band not pressed in. Clearly it was off but the screwdriver for some reason was glowing. ‘Seriously my Semblance can only hold for so long… It’s kinda gettin’ strenuous here.’ Oliver looked around to see if nobody noticed his glowing left hand stuffed inside his jacket pocket. When he was satisfied that nobody had seen him he continued to idly toss the device in his hands up and down. Patiently waiting. Waiting and observing.

Richard was glad he wasn’t looking for volunteers, at least not yet anyway, and let out an audible sigh of relief. He heard the hunger games viewer or reader apologize. He felt another yawn building up. If this didn’t start soon he would be asleep, maybe even before the lecture even started. Unsheathing a claw from one of his fingers he pricked a finger on his left hand, hoping to keep himself awake. He pondered just what he could do if by some strange miracle he was called upon. Or even involved as collateral damage. The obvious answer was to switch places with the light above him but he’d probably get shouted at for breaking it. He could just switch places with a desk or an empty seat, although there were very few of those left. Retracting his claw he held his thumb over the lightly bleeding wound, allowing it to clot. He wrote down the date on his paper.

Kurai's silence came to a early end as he observed his new partner in crime toss a sonic screwdriver up and down before shoving his hand into his pocket then continuing although the green tip of the sonic screw driver seemed duller "Can he take color out of things" Kurai thought "or Like make things brighter" Kurai immediately trashed these thoughts with a shake of the head as neither of those would really seem helpful in any situation at all let alone in combat although he has heard of worse semblances to be born with. And while on the thought he decided to ask "Hey Olive" he looked over at his table mate "whats your semblance?"of course Kurai knew this would lead to Oliver asking what his semblance was and although he would like to keep it secret he needed to improve it so he would have to show a few people what he could do.

"Dammit Dammit Dammit, I'm late for class!" Rei thought to herself while she was dashing her through the hallways. Wearing a Red Plaid Skirt with her Thin and Lightweight Red/Black Chainmail Leggings, a Thin White see-through Blouse while wearing a Thin Light Red Sweater on top so people wouldn't get the wrong idea about Rei. More than likely just see that Rei is the type to dress very nice casual clothing. Rei also is carrying her LureBreaker Keyblade weapon in her hands simply because she always likes to carry it around, besides...Rei knows that in her mind it's gonna be a little hard to not use her Semblance in Class or in Spars. Meaning she knows that she may end up throwing a lot of Spars or actual Tournament Fights just to keep her secret intact.


"I wonder how this Semblance class turns out? Will they make us use our respective Semblances?" Rei continued to think to herself as she made a sharp right turn to make it to the Lecture Hall where her class would more than likely be making it past the beginning words.

Upon entering the room, Rei scans the room quickly and spots an open chain next to a kid who seems to be tinkering with an object, she didn't know what kind of object but Rei didn't seem to really care. Either way, now would seem to be a good time for Rei to start making friends, preferably would have been better to make female friends, but guy friends work too. Rei scooted over to where the guy was sitting, and sat next to him, "Hey, name's..." Rei thought to herself as to either have them call her Rei or Hikari, she liked the name Hikari better so, "Hikari Rei. What's yours?" She asked with an innocent voice and cute smile on her face to the guy fiddling with his object.

In days long past Revan would have grown impatient waiting, but then again in days long past Revan had killed his closest friends. Many things had changed since than, but some things like that accursed blade of his would not be parted with so easily as through time. Not all was bad though he was training the future protectors of the world, unless that is he was right about some not staying with the path of good. Though that thought in itself was made paradoxical if lightning insanity was right about good and evil being naught but mere perspective.

Revan noticing that it was now time to begin class he started talking once again, however this time there was little need for introductions. Revan had a different form of introduction in mind so he began. "First off I must start by saying that the title of my lecture is quite obviously misleading, a statement to draw attention, but not exactly the truth. So I must start by clearing up that it is merely a bent form of the truth used to bring more patrons to my lecture. And now that I have cleared that up I should begin the lecture. To start I would like someone to share with the class in your own words what is a semblance. Volunteers?"

Revan would wait for the rising motion of hands, but also take notice of a student who not only came in late, but seemed to start talking the moment she sat down, he would remember the student perhaps to call on or use for a demonstration later. Revan would drink of his mug as he let people contemplate an answer not looking for the fastest to jump up, but whoever seems to really think of a good answer.

Oliver seemed slightly distracted by his device to care to notice too much about the girl who plopped down beside him. He caught the thing he was tossing when he did notice her beside him and he put the thing he was tossing in his pocket. “I’m Oliver. Nice to meet you I suppose.” He looked up towards Professor Winterstone as he heard him say the lecture was beginning and that he was looking for volunteers. ‘Oh NOW he’s looking for volunteers!’ Oliver slowly began to raise his hand. But then he lowered it deciding not to waste both his and the Professor’s time with his boring semblance. Looking to the girl beside her he could help but notice the cute face she was making. He couldn’t help but lower his gaze to her feet then up back to her head. ‘Huh. No weapon? I suppose it makes sense since we’re not SUPPOSED to carry them to classes such as History but for Aura and Semblances I thought it was almost a given?’ Oliver decided not to comment on it as he returned his gaze back to the Professor.

His head snapped up upon hearing the lecture was starting, he noticed a new student had entered the room she probably got to sleep in that would've been nice. He pondered the opening question what is a semblance is kind of a broad question. Each semblance was specific to an individual, tied to their aura. Might even be a trick question he thought, just to break the ice and kick things off. He'd describe his own as a magic trick, it happened fast and was over before you could realise it had even begun but he knew others could keep theirs in use for prolonged periods if they had to. He stifled another yawn, if he spoke up right now it'd probably slip out. He thought of his weapon, hopefully classes like this will help him use it Keyll in conjunction with his semblance, he had a long list of things he wanted to learn to do with his as he was sure everyone else did with their own.

Kurai suddenly became very attentive and listened closely the the start of the lecture nearing the edge of his seat. Although he may sometimes pass as a trouble maker he is a straight A student well... in "normal academics" he is unsure about the whole killing grimm and all but how much different can the two be."wonder how bro is doing in his classes" Kurai thought a bit worried. "Doesn't matter he always finds a way". Before he could even continue to bring up the memories of his brother a girl rushed into class and sat on the other side of his friend. "She's cute" he thought to himself "If her her personality matches I may just ask her out". And as the professor asked for volunteers he raised his hand.

Rei was more or less confused by the professor's introduction to the class, misleading? A slight twist to the truth of the class? It just seemed to make things slightly more interesting in Rei's mindset, more fun than anything because she can show off her knowledge to a certain extent, she simply took her time to make an educated response while taking out a notebook and pen rather quickly and started tapping it. Subconsciously writing down thoughts of her past when she was a part of the White Fang, it looked to an ordinary student that Rei was taking prediction notes for today's class. To a student who's been trained with mentality and has a good natural read on people, can tell Rei is preoccupied with something from the past.

After about a minute of hearing other students respond to the question rather quickly and with basic knowledge sadly, Rei let off a heavy sigh as to the common responses irritated her. She got up from her seat, cleared her throat with an icy cold "Ahem!" and began to speak her response to the professor's question: "A semblance is a unique ability given to those who have unlocked his or her Aura and trained with it. Depending on the person's lifestyle, fears, aspirations and so forth, a Semblance mostly unique to that person will be bestowed upon them." Rei started with a vast introduction to her response, "For those who love the thrill of Speed, they will have a Speed-type Semblance which normally increases their speed in short bursts. For those who have the thrill of physical combat and want to retaliate with twice or three times the damage they've taken, a Semblance of the Berserk/Fighter-type will be given and so forth." she continued with a type of experience others may not know about, Rei then stopped for just a moment to catch her breath and finished her response, "There are Semblances that are specifically unique to one person, there others that simply are just slightly different from another person's Semblance. Though it's discouraging, how we live our life, what we fear and aspire the most actually impacts which Semblance we are born with, and we must make the most of the power given to us to be rid of the swarms of GRIMM." 

Rei then sat down, and essentially almost forgot that the person she sat next to had introduced himself to her, she giggled and slightly blushed due to a small embarrassment and then sighed lightly to let go of her nerves. Rei then turned towards Oliver who had introduced himself to her, "My name's Hikari, Rei. Yoroshiku onegai shi [nice to meet you]," she then said with an accent on the Japanese Language, but could most likely tell she can speak the language moderately if not completely fluent.

Finally looking up, Ius raised her hand continued to sit quietly. It was her first day at school, and she had gotten to the class extra early. She just had nothing to say. She was new to this world, the world of Semblance and what not, considering how she had just discovered her own a week ago, so taking an introductory class on the subject makes matters much less complicated. Taking a sigh, she raised her hand. She was already confused about the state of a Semblance, and what it could do. And the girl who was answering the professors question was only managing to confuse. "Ius Iuris," She began, remaining in her seat, eyes closed and face void of emotion. "That's a nice description of the different types of semblance but what about it as a whole? Hoe does one achieve this?" She began to ask. "You say a person must unlock their aura but people manage to unlock their aura and use a semblance without even knowing what either of those things are, let alone trying to achieve this feet." 

Her voice gave off the impression of being superior. Just like her expression, it too was laxed when it came to emotion, a quality she gained after seeing her mothers emotions crumble before her. "So, that means people must be born with a semblance and just mature into a state of using it. Correct me if I am wrong, for I am one of these people who have accidentally stumbled upon their aura and semblance." Ius's eye gazed at the girl, her eyes like daggers waiting for either the girl, Hikari, the Professor, or any other student to jump in and answer her statement.

Racter had sat back down in her seat when the teacher was speaking, and had continued to sit there and listen. She wanted to speak, of course she did, but to speak you had to listen. Now, the title was a little fib? Wasn't that surprising? But it was attention grabbing, and that was all it was about, wasn't it? That and educating the next generation on how best to eviscerate evil things. The pen was in hand, poised upon the paper for what seemed to be an interesting lecture. It is interesting, and will be interesting. She'd keep the preceding in mind when she would be falling asleep later. Buuttt... as this was a Semblance lecture, maybe it would be wise to use her Semblance for that. Bingo!

The question was sort of elementary, though. If the lecture was going to be like this all throughout, Racter was genuinely considering simply sleeping. Or racing through the door the new girl came through. Still, she raised her hand alongside a fair bit of the class. Some students just talked about their answers anyways. Right to the point, eh? It got more interesting when the late chick gave off a rather eloquent response, a few points of which Racter had written down. "The instructor'll extend his thanks for filching his next part of the lesson." She said in a joking tone to the person next to her. Then a girl with more red to her than a cardinal peaked her interest, especially with her commentary on the late girl's take on Semblances.

Both of the girls sounded somewhat condescending. But it was time to contribute. Racter rose from her seat again, attempting for a few seconds to locate Lus with her limited sight made by the robot costume. "How does one achieve using their Semblance? The answer to that conundrum- Dammit. Facing the wrong person. She turned about and looked around, before finally deciding to just take Termina's headpiece off and try again. Her vision cleared, Racter located Lus and continued. -has already been answered. By your own personal experience. Aura generally manifests at first in short bursts, protecting a user from a real or perceived danger. Something happened where you were compelled to use your Aura. And then, did you notice what happened and try to recreate the effect to eventually find your Semblance-? Or-! were there similar incidents that re~occurred, prompting another Aura burst, and henceforth-? Because if your Aura was~n't unlocked by another- It means you would have had to take the longer road to using your Semblance via trial and error, Ius." As normal, her voice fluctuated in tone and emphasis, but overall having a jumpy but confidently helpful tone.

Eli was having a nice dream. She was just seconds away from tackling her sister in a hug when the dream faded to black and she sat straight up. A trail of drool extended from her mouth to the cafeteria table that she was napping at. She turned to look at the clock and let out a choking sound. "I'M LATE AGAIN!" Eli shot up and went out at a dead sprint to the class that she was supposed to be attending.

Without even waiting Eli crashed into the door of the clasroom, accidentally knocking it off it's hinges and causing to crash to the floor. Eli tumbled through the opening as well, rolling in a somersault before shooting to her feet. "I made it!" Eli looked around the classroom and figured out that class was already in session. Oh no, she was sure that she was going to have an example made of her now. Her ahoge drooped down in front of her face as if it lost all will to stand up anymore. Hopefully Rev would be in a more cooperative mood with her antics. Otherwise things may end up becoming very unpleasant for the girl.

"Great, you all seem to have a grasp on the system some things were obviously left out, but that's why I'm here is it not? Revan responded after the various answers that were given to him. "For example a semblance is a manifestation of ones aura, which can be hereditary, a parents semblance and that of their child will often be similar if not the same, which should answer that question of someone being born with a semblance. Also dust is often used with ones semblance making it more powerful." Revan had liked the conversation about accidentally stumbling onto a semblance as it was thoughtful discussion on the topic of his own expertise.

Back and forth, back and fourth Revan paced as he lectured sometimes stopping to take a look at the various groups of students. "Now most if not all of you probably know a good number of things about auras and semblances, but before I continue I would like to answer any questions that I can so that no one is left in the dark. He would take a drink of his tea and prepare to answer a few questions if any were to be asked, but would wait as he always did after asking questions in class.

A loud slam and a student yelling throughout the class brought Revan's attention to an entrance which no longer had a door. "Ah yes, speaking of darkness, it's nice of you to join us Eli." Revan referenced the students semblance after only seeing a brief demonstration. Which Eliara had been tricked into, but only her, Revan, and anyone else in the room who knew of her semblance would get the comment. Revan made no more comment of the student and went back to teaching as if the student had never entered. He would take questions if any were asked as he paced throughout the room.

Hearing Eli crash through the door prompted Oliver to quickly look over his shoulder at the girl coming in. ‘Way to make an entrance Eli...’ Oliver turned his attention quickly back to Professor Winterstone. Smirking slightly at his sly comment on Eli’s semblance. Thinking of a quick and probably important question in his hand Oliver nodded slightly. “I got one. What’s the chance that someone's semblance isn't the same as or identical to their parents?” Feeling content with his question he began to stare at his claws for a good while. ‘I wonder what life would’ve been like was I not a Faunus… Or maybe if I was a girl… Wait… Where’d that come from? Bah whatever.’ Oliver sighed inwardly at his stupid thoughts and looked to Rei who was sitting beside him with this analyzing stare. After a couple seconds he returned his gaze to the Professor. Trying to pick up as much of the lecture as he could.

Kurai listened to the professors lecture intently for what felt like a few seconds (time is always slow in a classroom) before another student burst into class quite literally as she swept the door clean off its hinges. "Note to self do not get on this girls bad side EVER" he thought as the professor unintentionally introduced her to the class with both her name and a hint of her semblance. Upon noticing Oliver knows her in some way he interrogated him about it with a quick elbow bump "You know her?" he said and without a response continued "Whats her semblance? something dark but that's too vague I need details green DETAILS like does she like get some bad ass dark energy or make it night for a shortened period don't ask why Greenie but I need to know just because I don't you know?" Kurai looked at both Oliver and the girl sitting adjacent to him "umm sorry but I'm one of those (Give me a inch I want a mile) sort of guys but with knowledge instead of rulers"