It's Called The Danger Room [Open]

"I knew that, it only seems like it to me, and if you think this static reality is better than real magic, you are certainly missing out."

Aurora was wondering momentarily if William was just slightly off-kilter with how he fought. It was effective of course, but effective wasn't the same as sane. The mage shoved the thought aside however, and kept firing, aiming for center mass at long range, and gravitating towards using minor entropy to land headshots when the beings were much closer to them.

It wasn't easy. As the pair got closer and closer to the center of the swamp, Aurora found she was expending much more ammunition per drone.

"I would rather not have to fight thousands of these, just the few we've downed have already given me the creeps. I don't think these things are set to kill thankfully. I bet the city would have a fit."

Aurora drew one of her blades and was now using it to supplement her fire, lest she pay an exorbitant amount for the match grade .45 ACP she used.

"So...while we're whirling about...tell me a little about yourself. Are you a Starlight student? Or just here because?"

"The good stuff is usually reserved until you need it. The best stuff exists right underneath your nose."

Sure it sounded cryptic, but in all honesty, it actually wasn't. Aurora's magic was almost always spun under the cover of situations that didn't look like magic at all. Sure, she had had a lot of practice shooting at things, but part of it was magic as well. Just, nobody noticed, which was frankly the point.

"It sounds as though the school has been troubling for you."

It wouldn't be the first time. Aurora had her fair of problem students, but never had they been disruptive in her class. Sure, she was aware of several students, but strangely, William was not one of them. It was also possible that she simply hadn't listened quite as well as she should have during staff meetings. Talking about students problems was simply not something she cared to do much.

"I direct the school's music program and curate the museum being built in the library. You should come around some time. Do you play an instrument? Sing?"

"That's a shame. I don't get why someone would attempt to actually stir up and create trouble, especially if they were consciously aware of it."

It was more a broad question than anything. Of course people had their motives for doing otherwise questionable things. The problem was that Thirteen was not privy, nor did feel that knowing William's motive for whatever he was doing or had done would do either of them any good.

"Also a shame you don't do any of those things. If you ever get the chance and want to learn, I do lessons away from any organized class."

It was probably a futile effort, but still a worthwhile one. Thirteen couldn't directly interfere, and wouldn't unless they became a threat to themselves or others. Maybe she would have to talk to some of the other staff later, but until then, Aurora's hands were effectively tied. After their conversation paused for a moment, so did the swamp. Their targets effectively disappeared.

"Normally I'd be against the hitting, but considering our situation, such a mindset might be to our advantage."

Aurora reloaded her weapon and stepped forward.

"Normally I enjoy surprises...but this isn't Christmas, and so far, everything has tried to kill us. I can feel something under the water...it's not a nice feeling.

Aurora was slowly beginning to understand why the school considered William something of a problem student. Angry, quick to react, and a sharp retort to an otherwise harmless joke. The mage shook her head and sighed, although refraining from the standard teacher's you have a lot to learn routine. Because frankly, so did she.

"If you prefer the killing, I'll be sure to try and beat you over the head with my drum set when or rather if we get to that kind of stuff."

Yes, she meant it in jest. Aurora had not actually harmed anyone in her class, although she had harmed plenty of people outside her class...albeit, not on these islands at anytime. Supernatural creatures without minds had had a slightly different fate however. Hell, she hadn't even killed that vampire that had slain Nakata. Zackary had done that in its finality.

And then something even creeper had emerged and exploded into existence in front of them. A serpent/human hybrid that was no less than 20 feet in height. Well, this was going to be fun, especially without the help of William.

"Well that's certainly creative, and come on, you've never wrestled a snake before?"

Aurora drew one of her sword hilts, which quickly expanded to reveal a retractable blade. Almost immediately after, the lady dashed forward, gun and sword in hand.

"Come on! It's fun!"

One shot at the eyes, and a slash across its throat. It probably wouldn't be that easy, but it would be amusing.

"You don't need a weapon!"

At this point, Aurora was laughing, and quite enjoying the experience of being tossed about and wrestling a holographic serpent of sorts. She didn't have to worry about killing anything in actuality, making the scenario the pair were dealing with all the more fun. Just to be safe, and to give William a bit more of an edge, Aurora drew one of her daggers and slammed it into one of the being's scales, doing no real damage, but planting it there should he need the blade.

"Hey now, the language isn't necessary. Grab the blade and the the head!"

Easier said than done. Despite her skill, Aurora was still quite small in stature and strength. Much of her ability relied on stealth, surprise and speed, factors that did not help much in her fight against the snake. William would have to do more of the heavy lifting on this one if she was going to refrain from using any more powerful magic.

She whistled loudly after jumping off, and shot a slug close to the creatures eye, and taunting it.

"Hey! You're slower than my grandmother! Can't you move any faster?"