The Gradual Massacre (GBS2G4) [Round 6: Tidal Cove]

Originally posted on MSPA by Ixcalibur.

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Thane was finally wrapping his mind around what was going on here. He had been picked to fight in this battle because he was powerful and it was becoming apparent that the rest of them had probably been picked for the same reason. He would need an ally. There was no way he was going to bring down the Ouroborous on his own, at least not without careful planning. Ideally he needed an ally whom offered something he could not do, but one who he felt he would be able to easily kill when it came down to it. His mind raced across the various other contestants, coming to rest on one who he thought could be helpful; Acacia Skammer. She had a 'boomer', which was apparently some kind of sonic weapon. It shouldn't be too hard to ally with her. Thane was the only telepath in this competition. Someone with whom she could easily communicate... He figured that it wouldn't be too hard a sell to befriend her.
Thane started mentally probing the school. He hadn't known these people long enough to recognise the differences in their minds, only having recognised Lucas' so easily because of it's obvious brokenness. However he did notice that most of the competitors seemed to be congregating in a room on the second floor. It was a reasonable bet that Acacia would be there. Thane turned and left the gym, from the door he had originally entered, and backtracked to the stairs, which he climbed to the second floor. He made his way to the classroom, from which his competitors had began to dissipate, arriving just as The Countess was leaving.