1st freckle

[freckledloyalty]

[Great Hall/School in general]

[Marco was one of the people who came to school early this year. While his parents wouldn't have wanted to let him go just yet, Marco already missed his friends. He promised he'd send an owl to them every week with letters and visit them whenever he got the next chance, so they wouldn't have to worry too much.

With him, Marco carried a box full of home-baked pies and cookies and some home-grown apples. He was trying to meet up with his friends to hand them their share before leaving the box to Hufflepuff common room so Sasha could eat it for everyone there.

That sure looked like one heavy box to be carrying around...]


(ooc: Marco's generally friends with whoever, so if you want your characters to be friends with him, I'm sure we can figure something out.)

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[takethereigns]

[ Marco's kind of an average looking guy. With short dark hair, the only things that really stand out on him that Jean's ever been able to tell, were his height and his freckles. And that stupid chronic smile that was kind of infectious at times. But even then, he'd always managed to pick one of his best friends out of a crowd. Maybe it was the extended time they spent together, or maybe it was the way Marco carried himself. Jean didn't know. Didn't really care one way or another, either.

There he was, up in front of him, walking toward the Great Hall. Jean came up behind him, throwing his arm around his friend's shoulder. His eyes immediately go down to the box, nose smelling the home baked goodies. ]

Crap. I hope Sasha hasn't figured out you have those yet.

[freckledloyalty]

[Marco is a bit startled at that, but smiles as he notices its Jean. At the immediate mention of Sasha, he laughed.]

I haven't visited the common room yet or seen her yet, so no. [He did have his fair share for Sasha, once he'd find her.] Good thing we met, I want to give your share to you.

[takethereigns]

[ He can't help the tug of his lips as they spread into a smile, small though it was. Jean never expects anything from his friends or especially their parents, but it was nice to get the gift of goodies from Marco's mom. That woman could bake her way into even the coldest heart. ]

You just got here? Sash, Mikasa, and I have been back for a while. I was wondering why I didn't see you around, but I probably should have known.

[freckledloyalty]

Yeah... I was helping dad take care of some animals, so I couldn't come earlier. Besides, my parents wouldn't have wanted to let me come before holidays ended, as usual.

[The school year is long and it's a while before they could see again, after all.]

[takethereigns]

Probably always know you'd get dragged into no good by your friends.

[ Except Hufflepuff. Did they ever do anything out of the ordinary? It often times seemed like they were all too smart for it.

Jean lets Marco go and slides his hand into his pocket casually, still wearing street clothes because robes weren't necessary before term started. ]

Everything okay with the animals though?

[greenmagick]

[Terra is a new teacher and she's still learning her way around. As she walks through the halls she can't help but notice Marco carrying the heavy box.]

Excuse me, can I help you?

[She smiles, her head tilting to the side. Terra doesn't look like she'd be much help considering how thin and delicate she looks but she's still offering.]

[freckledloyalty]

[Marco doesn't doubt the girl's strength to help at all, but he's still shaking his head with a smile.]

No, I'm fine, thank you. I do this every time I come back from home...

[He could use, you know, a levitation or lightening spell on the box, but it hasn't ever occurred to him.]

Have met met?

[greenmagick]

[Terra shakes her head with a smile.]

I'm teaching Transfiguration this year but I'm still new and learning my way around before school starts.

[She knows that she's a little young for the role but magic has always been second nature to her.]

[freckledloyalty]

Oh..! I'm sorry if I have seemed rude. You just, seem so very young.

[Marco's tone turned immediately into a more polite.]

I'm Marco Bodt and I'm in Hufflepuff. It's nice to meet you, miss.

In Halls

[son_of_eve]

[He's going to have a short blonde vampire following the scent of apples through the hall. Kotaro is smiling and his fangs gleam as he looks up at the mysterious box in Marco's hands.]

Hey what you got in there?

[He's new and much like Marco, loves making friends.]

[freckledloyalty]

[It's hard to see someone so short from behind the box, but somehow Marco manages to make an eye contact with the boy, with a smile.]

Some homemade, baked goods and apples... [A pause before:] You're new here, right? I have plenty so, would you like a piece? As a welcome gift...

[son_of_eve]

[Kotaro's smile grows.]

Really?! Yeah! I'm a first year! My brother just dropped me off.

[Jiro is weird that way.]

[freckledloyalty]

Oh, I see! Well, welcome to Hogwarts. My name is Marco Bodt, and I'm a fifth year and in Hufflepuff.

[He sets down the box and opens it.] Please, take what looks good to you.

[seasaltkeys]

Food from home?

[Roxas looks up from where he's reading in a chair. All the studying has made him hungry and there's still a while until. dinner.]

[freckledloyalty]

[Marco sets down the box on a nearby table before nodding at Roxas with a smile.]

Yes, my parents told me to take them with me. I know they mean well, but it's still too much for me to eat, so... would you like some?

[seasaltkeys]

Sure, if you're offering. What have you got?

[He'll take a snack if he's got homework to tackle.]

[freckledloyalty]

Some sweet pies, like apple and blueberry, but also some salty ones with meat in them. They're still fresh and warm because of spells made to protect them.

just a thing that could happen every year too then i guess

[callyourname]

[Oooh, that box looks heavy. For him at least, as always and from experience she knows it doesn't just look like it. And while Mikasa could easily carry many of those at once like no problem at all...

But well. Since she's allowed to use magic again? One levitation charm coming to that box before Mikasa even appears walking next to him.]

So, where are we going?

[Because now she's going to just walk around with him to wherever he wants to go and levitate that box all the way (or carry it at some point, who knows.) You're welcome.]

whoops

[freckledloyalty]

[A suddenly flying box is something that shouldn't surprise, but it does make Marco jump just a little bit.]

Mikasa... hey. You really wouldn't need to do that every year...

[Really, Marco is capable of carrying the box... though he does appreciate it. It's just a little embarrassing he's never confident enough to use a levitation spell himself.]

Thanks. I'm actually on my way to me common room and hoping I'd run into my friends on the way.

[callyourname]

I could just make the box lighter with a different spell...

[Then it would just look heavy. Or she could carry it herself, it'd be like light-weights for her. But nothing wrong with making it easier for him!

Towards the common room it is then, no need to ask where it is after all these years.]

Let's see how many we'll find on the way then.

[Isn't he friends with almost the entire castle though? Not that Mikasa minds however long this takes.]

[freckledloyalty]

Well, I guess this is still more convenient. It's easier to see where you're walking.

[Marco's just afraid of messing up a spell more than he is bumping into something (or someone).]

Don't forget, you're one of them. There's something for you too.

[foodhoarder]

Hey, Marco! It's good to see you again!

[Waving happily because she's seen plenty of Jean over the summer, but not Marco. And she can smell food from a mile away.]

Whatcha got in the box?

[freckledloyalty]

[Ah, there's Sasha. Good thing he's managed to give most of the gifts out before meeting her so he can give her the rest her share.]

Hey Sasha... I think you know without asking. [He sets down the box.] Are you hungry? I was thinking I'd like to drink some tea.

[foodhoarder]

[Of course she'll eat the rest.]

Of course I am! Thanks! [And they look really good.]

[freckledloyalty]

Right... I forgot it's basically your normal state.

[Marco's somewhat teasing.]