In reply to Cathal O'Donoghue (msg # 47):

"Hmm yes that right. The time differential give us a bit of extra time to practice for the ball. Between each expo day we have a day here. And maybe when can ask for another extra day in Elysium." Cathal ponders.

"My offer stands. We can try to learn together right now going to the ballroom with our assistance or you practice with your assistance on your one once first and join later."

"You've not got as much time as you think, and there are a couple of issues with the Elysium option"
"The first is that the only means to get there is via Trump and I don't currently have a spare, the second is that turning up unannounced is not good form, especially as there are ten of you eighteen if you want to take your assistants with you. "
"Lastly, as most modern electronics don't function there, and that includes you phones, your musical accompaniment will be a little difficult unless you can conjure up a quartet or similar."
"As I have meetings until mid to late afternoon, I won't be able to look at producing any duplicates of the Trumps you would need till then."
"As to why you don't have the time you think you have, once my daughter returns I plan on having her show you what you can do with the Pattern, not that she knows this yet."

Cathal smiles. "When we know how to move between shadows then of course we have all the time we want. I'm looking forward to that lessons."

"Once you reach that stage that is true to a degree, but with Shadow currently broken your choice is going to be limited. You may be able to find a shadow that's faster than here but don't bank on it, and it is likely to take you some time to find it. All of the Shadows between here and any variant of Earth in almost all forms are slower than here. There are likely Shadows beyond or around Elysium that are faster but the only way to get to them is via Elysium and the only way to get to Elysium is via Trump, and we don't even know why that's possible."
"I assume from your statement you've completed learning how to manifest the Pattern and how to identify the different aura's visible as a result?"

"Wasn't expecting this spanner in the works. I had wanted to get at least another Pattern run in today, I would still like to. Why don't we all convene after lunch, would at least give our assistants time to prepare."
"On which note if I'm going to get a run in I should get cracking, so if you'll excuse me I'll see you all at lunch."

"I think we worked out some bands, but not all. Abyss, Prism and Trump I know. I know the combination of Human, Amberite and Pattern but not yet which band is which."

"If someone checks me I should have the bands for Amberite, Chaosian, Pattern and Shapeshifter."

"Rhiannon has the band for Amberite, Human, Pattern and Trump."

"Would it be impolite to watch on the Expo the visitors? Most should be human."

"And to know the pattern band, could we take a look at the pattern itself."

"That leaves Logrus, Chaosite and Shapeshifter for me. I will ask Madison if can take a look at her, she said her Logrus covers the other bands. So the Logrus band has to wait till then if not another Logrus user is here."
 

"One of the reasons I suggested working in a group. That said all of the house staff are human which may help."
"Edward is still not admitting that his mother was a Chaosite which would take care of Chaosite/Shapeshifter if you read his aura. "
"If you raise the Pattern around the Mansion then in a similar way to the Abyss being clearly visible in Elysium, you'll be able to see the its aura, although you'll also find a lot of Trump sources."
"Whilst on the subject of Pattern aura's there is a difference between the auras of the Amber and Carnelian Patterns, although you're not skilled enough to differentiate the two. "
"Madison is correct that the strength of her Logrus aura has a tendency to mask the rest of her aura, but there are others in Elysium who's Logrus aura is not quite as strong. There are no Logrus users here. I would also speculate that the Logrus auras of those in Elysium is different to that of the Logrus Masters from the Courts, although I've not had the opportunity to check"
"There is one aura you've missed, the aura emitted by either those who use magic or objects of a magical nature."

"Can you point us to a magical object? Or is it homework to find one in the House." Cathal adds with an open smile.

"Homework is generally better, but a couple of hints, two of your compatriots can use magic, although their powers differ, and you've walked past it a few times."


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"Does someone minds if I bring up the lens and walk around a bit. I just want to tell so nobody considers me to be rude." Cathal politly asks.

"While we're on this topic." Rhiannon interrupted "After breakfast, we can go up and I can hold another class on how to do what Cathal wants to do right now. Though I would be interested to see if he can walk around while holding the pattern lens. Any one who wants to join, meet me in my room right after breakfast. We'll start at 9:30"

In reply to Cathal O'Donoghue (msg # 59):

"We'll I could object, but given Agnetha confirmed everything Cordelia has said about my heritage, and trying to dispute what she said would make me look completely stupid, there's not much point."

"Go ahead if you're going to. I've nothing to hide."

" I will report my success or lack of walking around with a pattern lens in our class Rhiannon"

Cathal leans a bit back and concentrates to get the pattern up to look through the lens.

When he managed that he look first at Cordelia, then at Edward and then at the other cousins and around in the room too.
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As Cathal starts to bring up the Pattern all those in the room, at least all those who've walked the Pattern, feel the surge of energy.
Time ticks by, the slow flow of energy evident to all. After what seems like eternity but in reality is just over 9 and a half minutes, there is another larger surge of energy as Cathal slots the last piece into place and the image flares into existence.

As the image completes Cathal is struck by 2 things the significant resonating energy source almost directly below his feet, and the significant source of energy a few feet away, although that source makes the equivalent energy signature he observed in Rhiannon's aura appear as a fire fly against a football stadium floodlight. What is a little odd though is that he's sure there is a pattern in her aura which sort of resembles a feather (think of staring at a picture made up of thousands of dots in which an image is hidden and you get the idea).

Wrenching his attention away from his host he begins his scan of the room whilst remaining in his seat.
The aura's of the 3 servants are bland and boring, not all that interesting, but very much resembling elements he previously observed in Rhiannon's and Natsuki's aura, and which as he scans, he'll observer in everybody's except Edward's (note - you won't be able to discern anything in Cordelia's aura other than the massive Trump signature which masks everything else).

In all of his cousin's auras he finds the signature corresponding to the source not that great a distance below his feet, as well as a second aura signature.

Natalie also has the same firely signature element when compared to Cordelia as Rhiannon does, and which is also visible in several places a little distance above where he's sitting.

Blake and Cormac also have another signature in their auras that no one else does, and Edward has 2 signature elements that no one else does.

Cathal informs the others what he sees where

As you divert your attention to inform the others of your findings the Pattern image wavers and then breaks..

And he also tells that to the others.

Once Cathal has completed his scan Cordelia stands and says "If you'll excuse me. I'm already late for a meeting. I'll see you all at dinner."
As she crosses the room to leave she says "Zou Yan can you apologise for me and tell them I'll be there in about 5 minutes."

When breakfast comes to an end Cathal will join Rhiannon pattern class at 9:30.

Turning to Cathal, Cormac says

"Are we going to inform Cassandra about Rhiannon's class?"

Once breakfast is over, Rhiannon waited for anyone who wished to follow her up to gather. She didn't press anyone, but did head up after a few minutes. Edwards question did remind her, though, that Cassandra had expressed interest. "Well, if one of you does go tell her, I'll hold off on starting until you show up. I'm pretty sure she'll appreciate it either way."

"Also, unless you all are comfortable sitting lotus on a stone floor, I suggest you bring something to sit on."

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Cormac, Natsuki, Blake, and Natalie will make their way to Rhiannon's room for the Class.

Once there Cormac will say


Edward was going to go back to his room and complete another run, as Kenneth did unless he changes his mind (GM hint.. he shouldn't).
Winter and Alana will also do likewise.
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Cathal joins and brings a cushion to sit on.