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Title: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 11, 2018, 03:24:00 PM
@DragonSong
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Ginger gripped a small book in her arms with her eyes darting around quickly. Her white skirt pressed against her legs, and her shoulders were up slightly, as she moved through people in the halls.

Attending the university in Arca was a great honor, and Ginger was determined to succeed. She wasn't exactly off to a great start, though. After her carriage driver got stuck in the mud, the girl had to hitch a ride with a passing coach, which wasn't exactly cheap. She was running late for class, and people just didn't seem to understand what "excuse me" meant!

She gripped her fists and stomped her foot once, quickly shifting into a fluffy-tailed fox with large ears. She snatched the book up in her mouth and scurried under the legs of the passing students. Running around a corner, Ginger slid into the wall.

Quickly shifting into her human form, she picked up the book and rubbed her head, hurrying into class.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 11, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
She was here. She was actually here. Gods, she almost couldn’t believe it. Nearly two solid years of pestering her parents, combined with some subtle hints and manipulations on her brother’s part, and it had all finally paid off.

She was at Kia’s Garden, perhaps one of the most prestigious mage college in the country- possibly on the continent.

Reina couldn’t stop smiling as she shifted in her seat in the lecture hall for her first official class, her book clutched to her chest (though honestly she wasn’t quite sure why, she just couldn’t seem to put it down).

There was a scuffling sound just outside the door, then a rather hyper looking girl with ginger hair entered the class; she was several minutes late, which the professor conveyed to her with a cold look as a few of the other students smirked behind their hands. Most of them were much like Reina, younger children of nobility or other influential persons, and the way they held themselves left no doubt as to their belief in their own standing.

Reina frowned, then raised a hand subtly to catch the girl’s attention. She offered a smile and gestured to the seat beside her, mouthing, This one’s open.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 16, 2018, 08:00:08 PM
If she was able to, Ginger would've crawled into her shirt and hidden like a turtle. It was the first day of class and she was late to her first class. Figures!

She flushed, looking at her inwardly turned feet momentarily at the professor's obvious disapproval. She felt more out of place than she ever had before, but that wasn't going to stop her. Ginger was excited to finally have been accepted into such a wonderful school, so she wasn't going to let anything stop her.

Seeing a small wave out of the corner of her eye, Ginger saw a blonde girl with blue eyes indicating that there was an open seat.

Scooting past a few students who shot her judgemental looks, the girl put her book on the desk and sat next to the girl. "Thanks," she whispered, making sure not to interrupt the professor's lecture anymore than she already had. "I'm Ginger."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 16, 2018, 08:25:51 PM
"Reina," she replied in kind, giving the other girl a soft, encouraging smile.

She turned her attention back to the lecture, eagerly jotting down notes as the professor spoke. She almost didn't notice the time passing, and before she knew it the class was over, their fellow students gathering their books and standing, either preparing to go to their next class or to return to the student life sections of campus.

"Well." She leaned back in her chair with a small smile, eyes bright with excitement. "He may be a bit dry, but I've never heard someone so knowledgeable on naturally occurring magical flora speak before. What did you think?" She turned to Ginger with a broad grin, almost glowing with the sheer joy of just finally being here.

And maybe, if she was lucky, making a new friend.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 01:24:55 PM
Ginger beamed, giving a slight shrug. "I mean I guess so!" She said. "To be honest, I didn't think anyone would even want to know as much as he spoke about in the first class."

She giggled lightly, covering her mouth. The girl really contain herself. Everything was so overwhelming and new and big and magical! It would take forever just to be able top take all of it in for what it truly was.

"So, what are you here for? Like, why do you want to study here, instead of somewhere else?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 01:32:09 PM
Reina chuckled and propped her elbow on the desk, chin on her palm. "Kia's Garden was the most...acceptable school my parents approved of," she said with a little crinkle of her nose. Then, more brightly, "But it truly is an amazing place, I know I'll learn so much here."

She set about gathering up her things and packing them away neatly into her shoulder bag. "What about you then?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 02:45:23 PM
"Well, I had the option of Kia's Garden or Wyrdwood Academy of...something." She grinned. "I didn't really think I'd fit in at Wyrdwood, so here I am!"

She held her book against her chest and smiled. "Clearly, I need to work on my timing, but it's kinda hard figuring out my place even here. I'm working hard, but familiars aren't exactly the most accepted at our age." She flushed suddenly, biting her lip and scrunching her nose. "I mean...! Oh, Kia. Sorry, I babble when I'm nervous."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 02:48:45 PM
Laughing lightly, Reina raised her hand toward the other girl with a kind smile. "Don't worry about it, Ginger, you're fine." She tilted her head curiously. "And how do you mean? I'll grant you I've never met a familiar who could take a human form myself, but I'd imagine such an ability would open you up to all sorts of potential partnerships, wouldn't it?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 03:24:48 PM
Ginger rubbed the back of her neck for a moment. "Well, yes and no," she said. "A lot of familiars can take human form actually. Most just prefer to stay as animals because some develop romantic feelings for their partners, and vice-versa. Being in an animal form kinda removes that complication."

She shrugged and looked around. "I like being in my human form, though. That way, my partner - my future partner - won't look cuckoo for talking to an animal! And I can get kinda embarrassed in my animal form. Most people think it's ridiculous and too cute to be taken seriously or whatever."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 03:45:30 PM
Unable to keep the question in, Reina blurted, "What is your animal form?"

As soon as the question left her mouth she blushed deeply and dropped her eyes. "Oh, forgive me, that was incredibly forward. You really don't have to answer that."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 04:10:09 PM
Bringing her hands to her cheeks, Ginger felt her face turn a bright pink. "Oh, I..." She giggled slightly, squeezing her eyes shut. "Oh, fine!"

Putting her book on the desk, she quickly shifted into an eight-inch-tall fennec fox who was more ears than body. Her bushy tail wrapped around her legs, and she tilted her head to the left curiously.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 04:40:53 PM
Her eyes widened and she clapped a hand to her mouth to stifle a squeal of absolute delight.

That would not have been appropriate.

"Well." She cleared her throat and lowered her hand to smile, eyes dancing. "I- that's- ahem. I think it's quite a nice form!" She struggled for something to say that wasn't oh Kia you are freaking adorable!
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 04:46:30 PM
Ginger's large ears flattened against her head, and she bit at her tail. It was an embarrassment reflex in that form, as she was incapable of blushing.

Shifting back into her human form, the girl bit her lip and covered her face briefly. "I'm sorry," she said, still giggly. "See why I prefer human? People always horde and try to pet me when I'm in that form. Which I don't mind in small doses! Just having half a dozen people do it at once is a little overwhelming."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 05:39:59 PM
"I can imagine!" Reina laughed- no way was she going to admit she'd had the same reflex. Snatching up her bag, she asked with a smile, "Do you know where you're headed next? Do you have another class, or some free time?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 05:53:00 PM
"Uhhh..." She opened her book and glanced over the schedule she had written down. "I have time! My next class is after lunch." She stood, hugging the book to her body. "What about you?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 06:13:11 PM
She smiled as she moved for the door. "I have some time as well. Care to take lunch with me? Unless of course you have other plans," she added quickly, flushing a bit and trying to not suddenly stumble over her own feet.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 06:16:45 PM
"Sure!" She said excitedly. "Do you know where to go? This place is huge. I'm gonna get us lost."

She started following Reina with a skip in her step. She loved making new friends, so this was incredible. New school, new friend, new adventure!
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 27, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
"Well, there are a couple complementary places to eat on campus," she mused as she slipped out of the classroom. "I suppose that depends on if you're in the mood for some sort of morning tea or if you'd rather have some real food." She smiled at Ginger encouragingly.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on February 27, 2018, 08:15:36 PM
"Oh, I'm starving," the girl chirped. "What do you want? I like salads and stuff, but I'm really feeling chicken for some reason. Wait... that's the fox talking." She giggled. "Want something cheesy?" Her eyes lit up with excitement at the thought of hot cheese.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on February 28, 2018, 11:51:38 AM
"Goodness!" Reina chuckled and shook her head, a little overwhelmed by her energy but charmed nonetheless. "I suppose we should check the main dining hall then, see what's available?" she suggested.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 06, 2018, 01:57:15 PM
The dining hall was a decent distance away, but it was a nice campus with interesting people and scenery. There was everything to see, from students studying together to small - or not so small - displays of magic. For Ginger, the whole thing was incredible.

Inside the dining hall, she looked around and nudged Reina, unsure of where to sit. It was lively, but not as crowded as one would expect it to be near midday.




Across the hall, Darius was sitting at a table, watching the door for the new students. He had been there for a few years, so newcomers were a kind of prey for him. He grinned at his friend, jerking his head towards the girls.

"Hey, Faryn," he said. "Blondie and carrot-top just walked in."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 06, 2018, 02:02:41 PM
With a low growl for having his attention pulled away from his food, Faryn lifted his head and immediately locked on the two girls his friend was referring to. "And?" He snorted, shrugging as he leaned back in his seat. "They look too easy. C'mon, Darius, where are your hunter's instincts?"




"Oh...there, by the window, see? Looks like those two spots are free." Reina pointed and smiled at Ginger, then looped her arm around the other girl's shoulders as she made to cross the room.

She paused suddenly, realizing what she was doing, and flushed as she retracted her arm quickly. "Ah, sorry! I wasn't thinking..."




Faryn snorted and looked at Darius as of to say, See?

"Way too easy. See the mage? She isn't even properly bonded with the familiar yet, you can tell."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 08, 2018, 02:29:09 PM
Darius rolled his eyes at his friend's response. It was true. The girls seemed to have met recently, but still...

"You're a poor sport," he said. "Hunter's instincts, my ass. Sometimes a hunter likes an easy kill. I'm bored."




Ginger smiled with a casual shrug. "I don't mind!" She said, linking their arms again with a wink.

Of course she separated when they sat, but the girl liked the feeling of closeness with Reina. It was strange and comfortable at the same time. "What do you wanna eat?" She asked, placing her book on the table.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 08, 2018, 02:35:45 PM
"Something hot," the older girl answered immediately, adding a dramatic shiver for effect. "The rain has been so chilled lately, I need something to warm me up." She smiled again- she was doing that a lot today. Ginger seemed to just bring it out in her.

Not to mention it was nice to be making a connection, any connection, in a strange place. As excited as she'd been to attend the college, she couldn't deny that she'd also been nervous. Her childhood had been rather secluded, she'd never really had much practice making friends.




Faryn rolled his eyes and lounged back in his chair, waving a hand airily toward the two young women. "As you like, then. You want the lion or the man for this?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 08, 2018, 02:45:16 PM
Ginger's eye rolled back, and a warm breath escaped her. Some lentil soup with cheese melted over the top sounded like a piece of paradise right then. 

"That's perfect," she said, realizing that she was just in her own head.




A chuckle escaped Darius. Faryn was probably the best wingman ever. "Don't wanna scare 'em too much at first, so I'd say man." He touched the coin purse in his jacket, standing and patting Faryn's shoulder. "Come on. They're getting lunch: let's go."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 08, 2018, 03:08:14 PM
Reina gave the other girl an odd look, then chuckled and stood, leaving her bags and books at the table. "Come on then, let's go see if there's stew or something."




With another roll of his eyes Faryn got languidly to his feet, knocking his shoulder gently against Darius' as he did. "I follow your whim, master," he said with a smirk.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 15, 2018, 10:48:08 AM
The girls were near the counter for food, and Darius walked over with a quick pace to make sure he was able to get in right behind them. Most people knew who he was, thanks to his reputation and easily recognizable birthmark around his eye.

He slid next to the blonde girl with a grin. "It's on me," he said smoothly, an intense passion in his eyes.

Ginger squeaked slightly at the men's sudden appearance. Her cheeks tinted red, unused to being approached by...well, anyone.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 15, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
The young Lady Bartok started and turned sharply to see the owner of the new voice, eyes a little wide. "Oh!"

Her eyes flickered over him, sizing him up. Likely a noble, attractive- and he obviously knew it- with an odd birthmark around his eye. Notable, even if she didn't recognize it.

Smiling politely, she dipped her head to him and demurred, "Well, that's incredibly kind of you, but I wouldn't feel right taking advantage." Hoping to smooth the situation, in case her deferment had offended him, she added quickly, "We'd be happy to join you for lunch though, if you'd like." She glanced at Ginger with a brief, apologetic look. Sorry.

Faryn approached behind the small familiar, a silent, hulking shadow. "Hey there," he rumbled, voice deep and soft- intended to scare, because honestly it was a power trip.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 25, 2018, 06:41:43 PM
Darius raised his brow, suave grin faltering only momentarily. He dipped his head, too much to be a nod and not enough to be a bow. "That would be lovely," he said politely.

Ginger was slightly unsure about joining the newcomer for lunch, but Reina's confidence and agreement told her that he probably wasn't dangerous. Then came the other one...

She turned around, feeling a presence. The girl flinched, sucking in a little too much air in a gasp that matched her widened eyes. Ginger took in the tall, handsome stranger, while a blush crept up to her freckled cheeks. "Uh, wow..." She gently poked his chest. "You're big... I mean tall, err strong... I mean...um, Ginger. That's my name."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 26, 2018, 04:19:51 PM
Farryn chuckled quietly, thought the sound seemed to almost vibrate through the air. "Farryn," he introduced himself with a small nod and a smirk. "That's Darius," he added with a nod for his partner.

He caught the girl's hand abruptly as she poked his chest, and didn't seem all that interested in letting her go. "Hey now, that's not very polite."

Reina found herself stepping protectively closer to Ginger, though her smile never slipped. "I'm sure she's just a little nervous," she said easily, slipping one arm around the smaller girl's shoulders.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 27, 2018, 02:11:23 PM
Ginger found her knees weak when he touched her. If she could've burst into flames from embarrassment, she would've burnt the school down. "Uh, ha. Yeah. Nervous. Sorry. I'm a little pokey, and you're really... Well, you know! I'm Ginger. I already said that. Um, that's Reina."

Darius gave the girls a wink at his introduction, then swept his arm towards the table. "Shall we, ladies? Just follow us." He jerked his head at Faryn, indicating that they were going back to the table. "You have her wrapped around your finger," he whispered. "I'd take advantage."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 27, 2018, 02:38:09 PM
Farryn huffed a soft laugh. "Almost too easy," he murmured in response, with a dramatic sigh. "I like a hunt every once in a while..."

Reina was more concerned with her new friend than she was with paying attention to their escorts. "You sure you're alright?" she asked quietly, one hand on her shoulder.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 27, 2018, 03:32:11 PM
"Eh," Darius said. "Even the hunter would like to be fed now and then."

Ginger blushed at Reina's hand on her shoulder. She nodded quickly, eyes darting from Faryn to Reina and back again. "Sorry," she muttered. "It's been a while since I met someone like me. Familiars aren't too common, so I always get a little flustered when I meet another one. Especially one so..." She bit the air behind Faryn and giggled slightly, indicating that she thought he was incredibly attractive.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 27, 2018, 09:02:47 PM
"He's a familiar?" Reina repeated, intrigued. "How can you tell?" She caught the meaning behind Ginger's fluttering and started to smile teasingly. "Ohh? Is tall, dark, and stoic your type then?" she murmured under her breath, eyes glinting.

The lion shot his friend a look and gave him a quick, fang-tipped smirk. "And you? Your prey seems a bit more cagey," he pointed out quietly as they reached the table.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on March 29, 2018, 01:26:35 PM
"Maybe," the girl whispered, stifling a giggle. "I wanna braid his hair." She bit her lip in excitement at the thought of...well, him. She just kind of shrugged, forcing herself to relax as much as possible. "Familiars are just able to tell. I can't really explain it. We're spiritual beings, so it's almost like we're all linked together. Or something like that!"

Darius snorted quietly. "Hey, you know I like them feisty. Gotta charm the fighters a bit more." He winked at Faryn, then turned around to the girls, giving a half bow and stepping out of the way. "Ladies, take a seat?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on March 29, 2018, 07:22:54 PM
Reina chuckled. "Well, I maybe wouldn't lead with the hair braiding," she teased quietly. Raising her voice a bit, she said with a smile for the two young men, "Thank you, that's very kind," as she took an offered seat.

She let her eyes linger on Darius a moment, trying to place him. She was fairly sure he was nobility, but despite how distinct the mark on his face was she still couldn't remember a family name. "Forgive me, sir, but from where do you hail?" she asked politely, then glanced toward Farryn. "Both of you?"

The familiar smirked and muttered in Darius's ear as he passed, "Charm away." He took a seat beside the one offered to Ginger, giving her a quick nod.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 04, 2018, 09:32:36 AM
"House Bakarov," Darius said with a smile. "We're a house of minor nobility, but we own a sufficient amount of land. Perhaps, you've heard of the Bakarov quadruplets?"

Ginger tilted her head slightly, almost unaware that it was extremely obvious she was sizing Faryn up. "You have nice eyes," she said with a red tint on her cheeks. "What animal are you in your other form?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 04, 2018, 09:35:47 AM
"Oh yes, of course." Reina blushed prettily and said with a sheepish little smile, "Forgive me, I must seem incredibly rude. The Bartok estate is a little out of the way, I don't actually get the chance to meet many of my peers often, unless I'm in the capitol."

Faryn quirked an eyebrow at the tiny girl, then smirked slowly. He didn't see much point in acknowledging the compliment, or returning it. With the easy grace of the hunting cat he was, he arched his spine in a long stretch, then suddenly shimmered with shadow, and a massive black lion twined around her, a low rumble echoing in his chest.

"Goodness!" Reina yelped quietly and skittered back a step instinctively, eyes wide.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 04, 2018, 10:02:55 AM
"I fucking knew it!" Ginger squeaked at the shape of a black lion suddenly around her. She covered her mouth immediately, shocked at her own vulgarity. It wasn't that she doesn't swear, but she doesn't swear!

Darius jumped up, a frown growing on his lips. He put his hands on Reina's upper arms from behind in a comforting manner. "My lady, don't worry," he said immediately. "He's not going to hurt you. You have my word." He shot a glare at the lion. "Warn me next time! Everyone's staring!"

Ginger bit her lower lip, standing up. She did a small hop, then smoothly transitioned into the eight-inch fennec fox. The little creature scampered between Faryn's front legs, looking up at him with wide eyes.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 04, 2018, 10:15:32 AM
"Oh no, I didn't think he would- it just startled me a bit," Reina laughed, flushing darker. "Ah, my apologies, Master Faryn."

The lion chuffed, a soft laugh. Master Faryn? Well isn't that fancy, he commented in Darius's mind. And don't get in a tizzy about it, it's not like it's the first time you've had the attention of a room.

He glanced down at the fox between his paws, cocking his head to the side. Tiny little thing indeed. He lowered his head to sniff at her, surprisingly delicate for such a large creature.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 04, 2018, 10:21:01 AM
At that stage in the bonding process, Ginger wasn't able to speak telepathically to Reina. Instead, she waggled her fluffy tail slightly and looked at the girl. As the lion leaned down, her large ears unintentionally pinned back on her head in slight shyness. She hopped just barely, poking his nose with her own, then darting out from underneath him and changing back into her human form.

Darius smirked at Faryn's comment, but still! Most people aren't exactly used to seeing a massive lion with golden lightning patterns all over its body. "No need to call him 'master,' Reina," Darius said softly. "He's no lord or anything. Just a good and loyal friend."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 04, 2018, 10:30:13 AM
Taking his cue from the other familiar, Faryn rolled his shoulders in a shrug that rippled through his body into his human form. He pulled out a chair for Ginger with a little nod and a half smile.

"That's right, just some street urchin, me," he rumbled, quirking an eyebrow at Darius.

Reina cleared her throat. "Ah...regardless, it seems only polite," she murmured, finally taking a seat.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 04, 2018, 10:34:55 AM
Ginger smiled, nodding her head to Faryn, as she took the seat he formally offered to her. Hot, devious, sexual magnetism of a literal lion, and a gentleman, the girl thought to herself. I am so screwed.

Darius smirked at the face Faryn gave him, but it didn't really matter. The lion had his prey practically trapping herself, so the man had to step up in comparison. "So, what are you studying, my lady?" He asked, his eyes holding a deceptively gently gaze.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 04, 2018, 10:55:28 AM
"Oh, well...just about anything I can get my hands on, really," Reina laughed softly. "I'm an elementalist, but I find most any magical theory fascinating."

She tilted her head at Ginger, a small half smile tugging at her lips.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 05, 2018, 01:37:54 PM
Ginger wiggled her nose a bit with a smile at Reina. She looked at Faryn curiously. "What can you do?" She asked. "I have healing magic."

Darius' eye twitched slightly when Reina looked away. Another fucking elemental mage? He thought, forcing a smile when she turned back. "What a small world!" He said. "I'm an elementalist, too." He snapped his fingers and ended with his thumb up and a small flame dancing on the tip of his thumb. Blowing out the fire, he winked at the girl. "What elements do you practice?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 05, 2018, 02:06:35 PM
The other familiar shrugged. He didn't like talking about himself. "Basic stuff. Mostly magical amplification, the usual."

Across the table, Reina smiled for the small show of magic, though she didn't seem too keen to reciprocate. "I'm an ice mage," she answered with a little laugh. Playfully, she added, "I suppose that means we should be rivals, no? Opposite elements and all that."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 05, 2018, 02:26:54 PM
"Yes," Darius said, chuckling with a slight nod. "Magical rivals, I like that." He smiled charmingly at her. "Then again, rivals just make the most wonderful friends, don't they?"

Ginger tilted her head curiously at the quiet man. "You don't talk much, huh?" She asked. "Why not? Do you just like adding mysterious to the whole 'tall, dark, and handsome' thing?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 05, 2018, 03:44:36 PM
"Well, I certainly hope that will be the case," Reina laughed lightly, tucking in to her food.

Faryn gave the smaller girl a brief, crooked smile. "Maybe I just don't have much to say."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 05, 2018, 03:53:32 PM
Ginger drooped her shoulders. "Now, I don't believe that one bit," she said, smiling. "Anyone who has to say they don't have a lot to say always has more to say, don't you say?" She bit her lip, proud that she said the entire thing in one breath.

Darius chuckled, shaking his head at the red-haired girl. "She's certainly excitable," he said quietly. "You two are bonded?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 05, 2018, 08:11:03 PM
Faryn resisted the urge to growl at the girl, keeping his expression fixed in a small, placid smile. "Perhaps," he shrugged. "What would one say about you, then? You seem to have a lot to say yourself."

Reina shook her head slightly at Darius, giving Ginger a small smile. "We only met this morning," she murmured in reply. "She's quite sweet though, and to be honest I've never made friends all that easily. It seemed lucky I met her."
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on April 19, 2018, 10:52:58 AM
"It says that I'm not afraid to say what's on my mind," Ginger said casually. "I don't see why you should keep it inside if you have something to say."

Darius shrugged slightly, nodding his head twice seemingly absentmindedly. "Almost as lucky as my meeting you," he said with a smirk.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on April 23, 2018, 10:34:43 AM
"Flatterer," Reina accused with a soft laugh, smiling at him. "A true sign of nobility, I should've known." Her eyes danced teasingly, softening the edges of her sharp tongue.

Faryn nearly rolled his eyes. "What a charmingly naive view," he noted, tilting his head. "Tell me, Ginger, have you ever had to keep a secret?"
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: Celegwen on May 01, 2018, 11:29:26 AM
Darius smirked, lifting his right brow. "Well, empty flattery is a sign of nobility. When you meet someone new, you're expected to compliment them in some way or another. It's quite rare an occasion that I get to be genuine in the flattery I give." His eyes never left her, almost as though trying to hold her where she was.

Ginger, on the other hand, looked at Reina in disbelief at what she was hearing from Faryn. The girl folded her arms and pursed her lips. "Of course I've had a secret!" She spat, looking at him sharply. "I'm actually a very good secret keeper, know why? People expect that I can't keep a secret, so they never pry into what I know." Arrogance was never part of who she was, but something about Faryn brought out a side of her that she was unfamiliar with.
Title: Re: Oh! Hello!
Post by: DragonSong on May 02, 2018, 06:50:45 PM
Oh dear.

"Trouble in paradise?" Reina murmured softly to her companion, before returning her attention to Darius. "Then I thank you again, my lord. You're very kind," she demurred, dipping her head to him almost coyly.

Faryn just smirked as he watched the three of them, chin resting in his hand. This really was too easy: the girl was driving herself mad just by his presence.
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Post by: Celegwen on May 03, 2018, 05:21:58 PM
"There would have to be a paradise for there to be trouble in it," Ginger said to Reina, though her wide eyes were locked on the lion, "wouldn't there?"

He couldn't help but laugh. "Just call me Darius," he said, relaxing slightly. The whole situation was fun for him. He got a bit of a chase, as well as the entertainment of seeing his friend catch something without even really baiting the hook. Darius looked at Faryn, speaking to him telepathically. She's eating out of your hand. How long before you pounce?
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Post by: DragonSong on May 09, 2018, 09:32:11 AM
Can't very well pounce in the middle of the dining hall, Faryn pointed out mildly with an arched brow. He continued to simply smile at Ginger blandly.

Reina laid a hand on her friend's shoulder lightly, urging her to keep her cool. She tilted her head at Darius. "How many years have you been studying here?" she asked with polite curiosity.
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Post by: Celegwen on May 21, 2018, 11:25:43 AM
Obviously not here, ya asshole, Darius said to Faryn, giving Reina a smile. "I've been here for a few years, but I've been studying magic all my life." Darius wanted to keep it vague and simple. Having a freshman start prying into his personal life was the last thing he wanted at the moment. "How about you? I mean how long have you been practicing magic?"

"I don't like him," Ginger said curtly. She gritted her teeth momentarily. "He's mocking me."
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Post by: DragonSong on June 01, 2018, 12:13:05 PM
"Now, that's not what I'm doing," Faryn chuckled, tilting his head. "I'm just asking questions. Trying to get to know you."

Reina gave the familiar a wary look, but replied to Darius, "I've played around with it all my life, but my family was never exactly encouraging of my pursuits, so I was mostly self-taught." She shrugged. "Well, until now, I suppose."
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Post by: Celegwen on June 15, 2018, 10:42:46 AM
"You are not," the girl spat. "You're doing the exact opposite, actually. You have to speak to ask questions."

Darius flashed a slight frown. "Really?" He asked, almost sounding confused at the thought of not supporting magic use. "Why not? Jealousy?"
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Post by: DragonSong on June 16, 2018, 02:20:02 AM
"Easy, easy!" Faryn laughed, raising his hands peaceably. "You ever think I'm learning plenty about you just by watching how you react to frustration?"

Reina resisted the urge to cut in-- Ginger could fight her own battles, and she didn't want to belittle the young woman-- and tilted her head slightly at Darius. "Well, no. Not exactly. It just...wasn't what they had in mind for me, I suppose." She shrugged. "Magic was all well and good for parlor tricks and the like, but study?" She snorted and shook her head. "Why, that might get in the way of me finding a suitable husband!"

She pressed one hand to her chest, making her eyes as round as she could and batting her lashes, then scoffed and dropped the act.
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Post by: Celegwen on June 26, 2018, 06:54:30 AM
Darius released a genuine laugh, squeezing his eyes closed at the sight of her dramatic act. "Well, I mean, every family is diff-" He stopped, laughing again and shaking his head. "I'm sorry. That's ridiculous. If you have a gift, you should do everything in your power to pursue it. Besides, if you hadn't, you never would've come here." He flashed a charming smile to the young woman.

Ginger was quiet for a moment, processing what the lion had said to her. Well, she thought to herself, that wasn't the intention...

"You're good," she admitted slowly, trying to hide the grin that was spreading over her lips.
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Post by: DragonSong on July 04, 2018, 10:48:59 PM
Faryn's eyes glinted darkly and his smirk curved up just a bit more on one side. "I know."

"I believe I'm inclined to agree with you," Reina replied to Darius with a quick, almost playful grin. "And I must admit I'm glad my brother and I managed to wear our parents down on the subject."
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Post by: Celegwen on July 17, 2018, 07:26:23 AM
"Your brother?" Darius said, his smirk faltering for just a moment. "You didn't mention you came here with someone. Would I know your brother?"

Ginger lifted her brow at Darius, suddenly feeling defensive for Reina. She waved the feeling away, once again turning to Faryn. "You're being cocky again!" She said. "Humility's a better trait for anyone. Why don't you try it some time?"
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Post by: DragonSong on July 22, 2018, 04:01:02 AM
"Oh, he's not here with me," Reina hurried to clarify. "He has a smallish magical gift, but he's content enough with self-study. Misha-- Mikhail was just very helpful in convincing my parents, that's all."

She tilted her head at Darius and pursed her lips a moment in thought. "I don't know if you'd have met. He attends a fair number of balls and other such events, but our estate is rather far north."

Faryn's smile never slipped. "Arrogance and awareness of one's abilities are different things. Why should I pretend to be surprised everyone tells me I am skilled in an area in which I already know that to be true?"