Mai Adaire

The easy S T U F F . . .

Name: Maiella Peri Adaire
Nickname: Mai, Miss Mai, BUT NOT PERI.
Age: Thirty-three
Member Group: Recruiter
Power(s): Gravity Manipulation - Maiella is able to bend gravity to her will. She can render the gravity of objects or persons in her immediate environment light enough to induce levitation or heavy enough to render persons or objects immobile. Using her body as the epicenter, she can adjust gravity in order to attract or repel objects or persons (with appropriate amounts of force if necessary) in any direction, though the mass of the object or person in question directly counters the effectiveness of this ability. For example, attempting to lift a car would have her pass out before any significant movement would occur. The closer an object is to the epicenter, the stronger the ability works, and its effects gradually filter out to a space of roughly 25 feet. The side effects from the overuse of her abilities include severe disorientation and distorted vision at least; exhaustion and a reduction of aerobic capacity to the point of physically passing out at worst.
Play By: Zooey Deschanel

Let it F L O W . . .

Dear Me,
Gramma is helping me write a letter to you. She says it is special magic so that I can become anything I want to be. I hope you are a super-teacher, because that’s what I wanna be when I grow up. With a cape! I wanna help everyone learn everything in the world. I hope that you have the best superpowers and fall in love and see the whole world, because it sounds like fun! Good luck Me!
Maiella Adaire
Age 9




Dear diary,

I’m really annoyed right now.

My big sister and brother are vising from their school in Switzerland and that’s all they been talking about! They’re bragging about their powers too. Enora can control air and Marcin can control fire, they are learning how to use it really well too. Marcin has not accidentally burned the furniture this time! They also have been bugging me about when I get my powers, I can finally be as awesome as them.

I hope not. I want to be awesome in my own way!
It’s passed down in the family that we all have elemental powers, so I wonder what I will get. I hope its lightning or something really cool like ice or water! Mama and Papa say we will know soon and told me I should not worry, focus on my studies and activities. But it’s so BORING! Why is learning the piano or the history of bookbinding so important for college anyways? It feels so pointless!

I asked to do other things, like learning to play the mandolin. I always wanted to play that! But mom says it is “uncouth” and that the piano is better for me. But why? I want to do something else…but I can’t.

I hate the piano. First thing I want to do when I get my powers is destroy the stupid thing. In fact, I’m going to sign this page just so I remember: Maiella Peri Adaire.





Student: Maiella Adaire
Teacher: Mr. Novak

Reason for Referral:
1) Destruction of school property: 2 pianos in the music room.
2) Lying about said destruction of property – cites that “they flew up in the air and dropped by themselves”
3) Flipping a table during questioning.
4) Unnecessary disruption with a mandolin during detention.

Previous Teacher Action
xDetention

Current Teacher Action
xSuspension
xCounselor Contact

Require Parent Attendance: Yes





My powers aren’t stupid.

I overheard even mom and dad say something like that. That it should have been by bloodline that I would have an elemental ability like the rest of the family. Mom said life gave me a lemon, so somehow they’ll manage to make me make lemonade. Only Gramma seems to like my abilities, she says they reflect who I am very well.

I like my ability, no matter how stupid anyone thinks it is! It’s not as cool as having elemental control, but it’s much more interesting. I keep trying to levitate things, not like I have much else to do since I’ve been suspended. I’m not good at putting them down gently. I already broke a few of mother’s parlor vases on accident.

A recruiter came by the estate to talk to me a few days ago, but mom and dad sent him away. He seemed really nice too, but they said they decided already where I will be going. I’m going to Kocher with my siblings, just as everyone else in my family had.

To be honest, I really don’t want to go there. I want to do something different with my life.

So I met with the recruiter today and by myself. He gave me a number of options based on my ability and the schools that could serve my needs best. He even told me it was my choice! I never had anyone tell me it was my choice. Mom and Dad just kind of decide everything for me, even if I don’t like it.

I’m going to Odarennyĭ Institute in Russia and I’m leaving tonight.





I got letters and snacks from Gramma. The shortbread cookies were so good it almost made me homesick! Apparently, mom and dad were still pretty upset that I came here, like really really upset. I’m not even going to worry about it, because at least she and the recruiter were supportive of my decision. I’m so glad I’m far away from home.

Odarennyĭ is a very different experience than what I thought, but it’s better than the alternatives. It’s very military in style and I don’t understand a lot of the language, but I’m getting used to it. It doesn't feel too different from home either. The scheduling is awful to my peers, but I’m already up bright and early at the crack of dawn. My academics remain steady; it’s just the physical training that gets you. There’s a lot of it, which I suppose in on par for military-style school.

I adore my trainer: Erik Shalamar. He’s strict and harsh but I think he really means well. He calls me Peri which I really am not fond of. Actually, he may be doing it on purpose, I don’t know.
Is it weird that I’m so happy now?

And I already made a new friend here! I have a roommate, a really interesting girl named Valentia. Isn’t that a pretty name? <3 Her trainer is a very scary Manaya; I heard legends about that one. Poor thing…I really lucked out with mine! I don’t know if Vel likes me, but I hope we’ll be best friends!






He told me my powers weren’t stupid. Why did that make me so happy? I keep getting dirty looks from others around me, but I can’t help it.

We got in an argument recently that I have been dwelling on; I couldn't understand what the point of an exercise he was having me do. What does the conditioning we’re going through have to do with our abilities? It’s mostly been physical rather than actually practicing use of powers. He’s even gotten me on actually researching and delving into the principles of gravity. Can’t I just do that by practice?

Erik didn't answer my questions. He just smirked at me and said “Aren't you wise? Well, take me down, Peri.” I thought I could take Erik down. Nope!

I got my butt kicked badly, like I’m still embarrassed by it. He really doesn't seem like he could move so fast! My arm still aches from the hold he used on me. “The body and the mind must be strong and in perfect synchronization. If one cannot manage that, then what makes you think you’ll fare better with controlling your ability?” He then sent me to run laps around the institute and consider his words.

Vel snarked at me when I told her what happened. “You’re an idiot.”

I guess so. I really should learn when to keep my mouth shut.





Erik had me go through some grueling progress evaluations. He said that my determination is paying off and he’s seeing results. It took a while, just because I had to adjust to the mental and physical strain this place puts us through, but he’s very proud of my progress. I’m tired a lot, but it feels like a different kind of tired. I feel like I’m actually moving myself, pushing myself towards something greater.

Erik’s so honest with me! He finally even stopped calling me Peri. I would do anything to have him praise me. But that’s not weird is it? I just admire him so much!

Gravity manipulation is far more versatile than I thought; I’ve gotten levitation down to an art. I managed to levitate everything in an entire room and put them back exactly in the exact order it was. It’s still dodgy with attracting and repelling though. I can repel objects fine, but pulling objects towards me is not as simple as it looks. An object comes toward me and I instantly repel them – the chair I tried it on shattered into a million pieces. I’m just glad it wasn't a human body this time!

Erik told me that I should not show fear. Attraction and physicality is part of what I must do and I must be capable of being comfortable with myself to handle what comes to me and thrown at me. I agreed with him, but I couldn't help but blush a little. No matter what this place does to me outwardly, I think I’ll always be such a dork on the inside.

Gramma has been acting as my liaison at home, trying to bridge contact between myself and my parents. From the looks of the last letter, it has not been going well. My act of rebellion has far-reaching consequences I have never considered. Enora supported my actions, Marcin was less than pleased. It seems like most of the family have been taking sides.

I wonder if things will ever be all right and if I should stop caring so much.



[Odarennyĭ Institute (Age 18)]
I graduated. It was not a big ceremony at all, very low key and to the point. Shouldn't have been surprised. Naturally, my parents did not show up. They’re still upset it seems and are being unnecessarily vindictive about it. Gramma was not able to come either, she has been too sick to travel but sent me her warmest regards and that she was proud of my efforts.

Most of all, Erik is proud of me. All I want is to continue to make him proud.

The next few years will be interesting to say the least. I’ll be getting my first assignment soon, so who knows where the world will take me. All I know is that I have something to strive for, something to do. I’ll serve with pride, no matter what!





I don’t think I can do this anymore.

I have done so much these past years, but now it feels like I've hit a wall. I’m not sure if it’s because the life I had led, the decisions I made to reach this point or if I’m just lost, weary of the world. I've seen too much, done too much that I feel like I have lost a too many pieces of myself along the way.

Restless again.

I need to find focus. I need to be away from this life, away from Odarennyĭ and away from just everything. I don’t even care how long it takes to find a path. I just want to find a goal to grasp again.

I talked to Erik about it. He spoke kindly to me, his voice still makes me smile.

But I can't help wonder if he's just a disappointed in me.





He is gone. I never thought he would fall to anyone, not him. There was a funeral; I wasn't able to attend it in time. I did end up meeting his wife however, such a beautiful woman. He spoke fondly of his bright-eyed student Maiella, she said with a smile that struck a chord of guilt in me. The love I held for that man for so long had been rebuffed for her sake. She thanked me with a hug despite being absolute strangers – she was so charming and warm, I could see why he loved her. I don’t hate her, how could I?

I saw his grave. I believe in my heart that Erik died fighting to his last breath. I know him. I'm still just coming to grips that he's not here anymore. Not anywhere.

I swear, my heart does not ache. There are no tears.

I swear.





Thank you, my dear Gramma, for all the love and support you have given me all these years. I would not be who I am without you. I’ll always love and miss you. –Maiella





I know where I am going. My guru suggested I meditate and the answer will come to me.

Hammel Institute. I remember this place being among the choices, but I never really felt the pull to that place. Maybe because it was in America. Oh well. Either way, I’m certain this is the path I must take.

Plus Vel is there! I couldn't ask for a better set of signs! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to teach, but I certainly can do well to be a beacon for other young meta souls. It will give me peace, certainly.

Time to go into a whole new direction again!

Behind the M A S K . . .

Name: Kary
Age: Immortal. No wait, late 20's.
RP Experience: Long enough, but not sick of it yet.
How did you find us?: Eddie threw me here. :3

Show your S K I L L S . . .

*points up* Not enough? *points in direction of Lyra Caruso*