Post by Naiyu Persici Lu on May 1, 2013 11:02:18 GMT -5
((Awww, thankies! ^ .^))
Choosing to step inside the office, Naiyu did her best to calm herself down. She'd at least gotten into the actual office now, that was...progress...right?
Her bright gold eyes took in a quick glance of the room around her before settling on the lady at the table. Here was the real Miss Caitlyn, right in front of her! The legendary marksman sheriff of Piltover. Was she really good enough to ask this woman up front for a job?
"U-uhm..." Naiyu began, smoothing out the front of her robes with her fingers and bending lightly to give a small, polite bow. "G-Good afternoon, Miss Caitlyn!...a-at least, I think it's a-afternoon...s-sorry..." She quickly covered, scorning herself a little at not having some way of telling the time. She'd just met the lady and she'd already fumbled in front of her.
"I...I'm here to...ask about...a...j-job, please?" Calmly the words came from her, soft but evident of her trying to speak confidently. If she was going to work for someone, she'd have to do a lot better than bumbling stumbling like an idiot, she might as well start now to show she actually wanted this.
Post by Garth Marxian on May 1, 2013 22:15:31 GMT -5
April 23, 23 CLE
"Yes, well I still feel as though I owe you my thanks for just letting me have this audience with you." He replied to Caitlyn, before she turned to look at him.
Garth felt her eyes look him up and down with great care and precision. He knew that she most likely did not miss any of the details that made him up, his habits, how he looked, and notable physical features. It only made Garth a little uncomfortable, but he took a seat once she gestured for him to do so. Then he saw the serious look she was giving him, and he almost broke eye contact...but in the end he firmed up his resolve. Then came the barrage of questions, which asked 'what is your name' four times. This was rather odd.......but then it struck him....this must be a test! She was testing him, but the question was what could she be testing? Oh well, one question at a time then.
"My name is Garth Marxian." The aspiring detective said simply before moving on to the next question, which caused a slight lump in his throat. His birthplace caused issues for him in the past, especially at school once his peers figured out where he was from. However, Garth also knew that he wasn't going to get by with a lie, so the truth had to come out. He took a small breath before answering, "Zaun, but allow me to say I don't like the place. I lost a few things back there, and I know that they won't be coming back." There was a solemn tone when he mentioned that he lost a few things. This was quickly followed with a brief glance at the floor before he moved on to answer her next question.
"My farther is Simon Marxian, a Zaunite scientist, who still lives there today." There was bitterness in his tone as he spoke of his father, but it lightened up a bit when he began to speak of his mother, "My mother was Leia Marxian, she died when I was young. For now I'm living with my Aunt Ada, until I have earned enough to make it out on my own."
Now came one of the repeated question, should he give a different answer? What exactly was she looking for? The aspiring detective eyed the Sheriff for a moment before simply answering, "Garth Marxian."
"X is equal to thirty-five because a positive and a negative still give one a negative . Thus thirty-five minus thirty equals five." The young inventor explained, math was one of his better subjects, so unless Caitlyn was using some odd rule..the answer he gave was correct.
Why was he here? That was rather simple, "I'm here for an audience with you to see, if the best detective in all of Runeterra is willing to teach another her trade." Garth gave another simple reply to the question about what his name was, and told her the date just a simply, "April 23, 23 CLE."
His purpose? For the job? His life? That was a rather general question, so he stated his ultimate goal, "My purpose is to ultimately change Zaun's ways. I've seen the horrors of classmates in basic education getting abducted, and the teacher's stoic answer of 'They're advancing science.' just doesn't cut it with me!" There was a fire in his eyes now, and he gradually getting louder, "People shouldn't be forced into experiments, that would drastically alter them or kill them! It's inhumane! Piltover has trumped them using humane ways, and our what we have accomplished is far superior than what Zaun has accomplished. I want to change Zaun for the better, stop the crime, the deadly experimentation, and ultimately not let another experiment on a child or kidnap the child's mother. Call me naive if you wish, but that is my purpose!"
"My name?" Garth asked rhetorically before declaring, "My name is Garth Marxian the future Sheriff of Zaun! The one who wants to better Zaun's ways!" His eyes burning with passion met Caitlyn's deadly serious look. That was his trump card, and now he waited for Caitlyn's answer.
Zaun science is killing far more than its saving. I want to put a stop to that!
Post by The Cryophoenix on May 11, 2013 15:57:53 GMT -5
((For the ease of organization and maintaining the timeline, I would recommend that you make new events occur in separate threads. I'm not going to be able to put any other dates that things happen here on the timeline.
I'm trying to come up with a better way to have these location based areas around to provide motivation for posts, yet allowing them to be instanced out for the sake of organization. Feel free to give any suggestions.))
Post by The Cryophoenix on May 15, 2013 13:22:20 GMT -5
((The 23rd and 25th are already together on the timeline, and some of Cait's posts reference both at the same time. This is just a note for future days that you might be here. I can only assume both of you may be around!)
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on May 23, 2013 12:33:41 GMT -5
((Gotcha Mother Bird))
April 23, 23CLE
Caitlyn listened carefully to Garth, nodding at his answers. When he finished, she smiled and met his passionate gaze with an amused expression. She drew out a paper.
"Well." Caitlyn said with an amused tone that had a pinch of pride in it. "Garth Marxian, I never thought about taking a student and yes, I will call you naive. But you do have a noble cause. I will accept you if you agree to my conditions."
Caitlyn shoved the paper before her. It was a blank paper. She grabbed a pen, already knowing the consequences of the next few minutes. "First, you must do as I tell you. You mustn't act rash, you mustn't die after we finish. Is that clear? Zaun is a terrible place currently, I agree with that, but it is also dangerous. Entering, thinking you can change everything and announcing that... Its like holding a sign saying: 'Kill me'. Is that clear, Mr. Marxan?
If you agree, sign your name on this paper, the whole paper yes." Caitlyn said, her expression turned dead serious when she started saying her demands. The boy must have many questions still.
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on May 23, 2013 12:42:56 GMT -5
((The new sig is awesome :3))
April 25th, 23CLE
Caitlyn sighed as the girl mumbled her words out. The level of summoners was increasingly degrading overtime. She motioned the girl to sit down. After she sat, she would tell her the followings with a calm and gentle voice.
"Good afternoon, miss. A job? I'm not sure how much help do I need. How are you in field work hmm? Analyzing scenes? Ehmm... How is your handwriting? Can you function well under pressure? Oh I forget myself. You already know my name but I do not know yours. What is your name?" Caitlyn said, trying to appear the least serious she can in front of the girl. She don't want to scare her.
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
Post by Garth Marxian on May 31, 2013 2:13:33 GMT -5
Garth smiled a bit when she called him naive, he was clearly not very surprised and used to it by this point in time. Her conditions did not surprise him either has he had no plans on dying either, but the simplicity for him being signed up surprised him. All he has to do is sign a piece of paper? Well, this has gone much better than expected. The aspiring detective soon produced a pen after reading over the conditions again, just as his aunt always told him to, before signing everywhere that he must.
"Don't take this the wrong way, but why those questions in that order? Why ask my name four times in a row?" Garth asked, his curiosity and desire to learn had gotten the better of him. However, there was a slightly more self-centered side that sought out one of her famed detective skills. Another question that usually surfaced, but Caitlyn did not ask, yet, was about his appearance. He thought that Caitlyn had either figured out his secret or she didn't consider it important enough to ask. Nonetheless, he did not care all that much as his appearance was rather something he did not want to talk about.
Zaun science is killing far more than its saving. I want to put a stop to that!
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on May 31, 2013 3:23:39 GMT -5
Caitlyn focused solely on his question.
"Already rushing the teacher eh? Let me tell you this. There are far too many people out there who avoid the law even when they do crimes. This is due to the fact that I can't be everywhere, my officers included. A person who applies for a work under me can very well be one, for him to escape the law its the easiest way.
I found that asking the question four times in different, fiercer tones you can actually cause fear or inspiration in a person. For you don't know who they are when they lie, but they know who they are not. Same goes to people who are truly themselves. They know who they are and they are proud in it and their task.
The questions were generic enough. Their true identity is lie detector. I connect all that was said. If it doesn't seem realistic, I start a real investigation."
Caitlyn looked at Garth again, sighed and continued. "Look, you are going to do a lot of things while training under me now, as I said. They will range from simple chores and up to infiltration acts of life and death. Some may even take us out of Piltover, understood? I'm not teaching you, I'm giving you the chance to experience what it is to be a sheriff and point you toward success.
Now, I have my thoughts but I want to be sure. What's wrong with your eye?" She said after finishing the answer. Her voice was rather amused more than serious.
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
Post by Garth Marxian on Jun 2, 2013 2:32:39 GMT -5
April 23, 23CLE
The moment Caitlyn began to spill her secrets, Garth had a pen and a pocket sized notepad and was writing down every word she said. There would be a pause as he underlined the important segments, clearly he was dedicated to learning the techniques at least.
"Using the person's true identity as a lie detector, very clever, I've never thought of anything like that. I guess it explains why you're the Sheriff!" Garth then cocked his head when she sighed and listed off what he might do or what could happen to him.
"I expected situations like that, after all you deal with the dangerous criminals around here, but I'm a little bit more experienced than what I look. I've had a few close brushes with death recently, but I've learned and adapted in order to better protect myself." Garth replied, though he would have to admit that he was rather reckless on some of his adventures. Caitlyn had a point about his eagerness to follow his ideals.
Then came the question he dreaded, while she had an amused tone Garth's facial expression became rather...sad, "My..eye?" There was no point in lying, as much he would rather not tell the truth.
"It's been though some augmentation...you might remember how I mentioned my father was a Zaunite scientist. Well, he wanted something that would make him world famous, so he begun to abduct people off the streets and experiment on them. However, none of them survived his experimentation." Garth explained before swallowing and continuing, "So he decided he needed a healthier individual, but one he could monitor easily.....thus he choose me...his own son. He gave me this eye in order to test to see how it would work, should it fail he would use my other eye."
"It has two functions. The first is that it gives me sharper vision than your average human being, so I can see objects in the distance better." The detective in training explained before continuing on about the second function, "The second function involves thermal printing. If I want, I can see thermal patterns, so if someone had been through an area recently, then I could track them down. Furthermore, people who are invisible to some, are not invisible to me. "
Zaun science is killing far more than its saving. I want to put a stop to that!
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on Jun 3, 2013 7:06:07 GMT -5
April 26th, 23CLE (New fixed date.)
Caitlyn sighed. Clearly even though he may have a bit of experience, he was still much younger than she thought he should be. She listened carefully through his story, her expression changing to serious when she heard about his father's deeds. His eye just gave him what her own hat goggles did, only she didn't suffer and she may not go blind if it stops working!
"You do realize you're not going back to Zaun, right? Well not yet at least. If you want to learn you need to stay with me. That means you're not leaving Piltover and that you're moving closer to my office here and the police department. I will need you on several cases. Since my last partner, you know her as The Enforcer, went rogue... I just need more help around here. Also try not to spread the information too much. Not many know exactly what happened yet, like I. We need to analyze more before we jump into conclusions.
You may have some experience, but not enough. I have at the very least 7 more years than you of experience. Moreover, I started when I was 14, earlier than you now. Its only natural you're not experienced enough."
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
Post by Garth Marxian on Jun 4, 2013 3:45:49 GMT -5
April 26th, 23 CLE
Garth nodded as Caitlyn explained that they were not going to Zaun and how she was short-handed with Vi's recent escape. He had heard only a little information about Vi going rogue, but it did not make sense to him. Why would she do such a thing, but he was sure that Caitlyn would inform him of the details if she thought it was important enough to tell him.
"Yes, I understand your concern with information getting out. I must say that the "gag order" on it has been quite effective thus far, because I have only heard a little bit about it. I also understand we are not going back to Zaun now, and I personally prefer that option. I'd rather not see 'him' again. "
Then she spoke of his experience, and he had to admit that she did have a point. But he did have a reason for coming here, and that was to learn from a person who had more experience. No from the very best detective in all of Runeterra.
Zaun science is killing far more than its saving. I want to put a stop to that!
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on Jun 5, 2013 15:28:35 GMT -5
Caitlyn nodded. "Now that its settled... Welcome in, Garth Marxian. You are now my Subordinate. But don't be wrong, you're not giving any orders around, not yet anyway. You are a recruit in every matter. Gain rank through good work and we'll see how things work out."
Caitlyn got up and offered her hand to Garth, as in to shake it.
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
Post by Garth Marxian on Jun 7, 2013 1:06:08 GMT -5
Garth's eyes lit up once she said that he was going to be her subordinate. Signing the paper did not do much for the young man, but to hear his role model say it.....well it had a very visible effect. The young man leapt up from his seat and began to wildly shake Caitlyn's hand with much vigor.
"Thank you so much, Sheriff Caitlyn, youhavenoideahowmuchthismeans to me!" Garth said in a rushed messed, before he suddenly came back to his senses. He stopped wildly shaking Caitlyn's hand before coughing into his gloved hand in order to gather himself. He sat down and scratched the back of his head before offering an apology.
"Sorry I got a little carried away there, but I promise you that I will do my very best at whatever task you order me to do."
Zaun science is killing far more than its saving. I want to put a stop to that!
Post by The Sheriff of Piltover on Jun 7, 2013 5:44:42 GMT -5
Caitlyn nodded "Good. It is not a problem. You start tomorrow morning in my office. If there is nothing else you need, I suggest you take the time to relax and prepare."
Those that cause crime in Piltover, beware. I shall hunt you down and end you, one way or another. You can come with me to the station, or you can have a bullet between your eyes.
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