The 1st - A Quiet Summer Vacation?

[enchantressofore]

OUTSIDE, IMMEDIATE CAMPUS GROUNDS

She was there early, but it didn't really matter. Her family on all sides were just too busy this year to take her back, and it made her wonder why things had to be like that.

Still, Adela sort of liked the some-what empty campus. Summer homework was easy to finish without any distractions, she could spend more time with Saggia, and she had to admit that Hogwarts was a beautiful campus in the summer. In fact, on a beautiful day with few white clouds in the sky and the sun shining bright, it was hard to resist taking her broom for a spin around campus. She didn't really have a chance before between getting it for her birthday and exams, so what better time than right then and there!

It wasn't hard to see her racing with her owl in the sun, and she grinned and laughed before the two landed on the roof, seating herself and relaxing a bit as she looked over the broom and enjoyed the company of her pet. It was kind of nice and isolated up here... There was nothing in the world quite like flying.

LIBRARY, COMMON AREA

It was probably a strange sight, to have one of the summer students actually studying during her stay at Hogwarts. Even stranger still was that she was in fact not a Ravenclaw but clearly wearing Hufflepuff colours even with summer clothing. The strangest thing at all was that it wasn't homework she was researching, but instead it was reading Hogwarts: A History with other wizarding history books piled beside the luxurious chair she had seated herself in. She'd gotten enough sunshine for one day, and with most of her summer homework completed... Even three years later, she couldn't help her desire to learn about the world she had no idea existed until she turned eleven.

Still, it was quiet even for a library. Not that she minded the silence, but part of her wished she was allowed to bring Saggia into the library, if only for the company...

HUFFLEPUFF, COMMON AREA

A long day, a quiet but bright night where sunset hadn't happened yet. It was nice to sit by the fire even if the summer evening was already quite warm, but the ice water provided in the rooms helped. Still, she wasn't tired yet, so maybe... This would help her get there. If only so that she could get away from that cat for a little while.

Why did it like her so much? Sure it was cute, but it wasn't like she was its owner. Didn't it belong to that girl Naminé?

There were a lot of transfer students coming in, she thought to herself absently. It was a little confusing, but it wasn't like it was her business. She didn't even feel like reading anymore, but what else could she do?

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HUFFLEPUFF, COMMON AREA

[really_sketchy]

Naminé came down to the common area shortly after the gray and white tabby began to bother Adela. It was a hard cat to read and it was new, a gift from Naminés grandmother when Kairi had gotten her broom. It was at times lethargic and then other times fixated on a single unknown goal.

Naminé stepped over towards the kitten plucking her from the couch before it could enact it's horrible plan.

"I'm so sorry Adale... I don't know why she keeps doing this..." Her voice was soft but earnest as she placed the mewing kitten in her arms. It looked up at her with bright green eyes as if her own could sense the displeasure the kitten was feeling.

[enchantressofore]

Snow again? Adela just frowned at the two, a heavy sigh sagging her shoulders while she sank into the couch further. She didn't look at either, still watching the fire when she murmured, "Not your fault that the cat has a mind of its own. Hell if I know why she does it either."

[really_sketchy]

"If it helps I don't think it's just you." Usagi often was at the end of Snow's weird types of affection though her own cat would at times chase Snow away. Naminé couldn't tell if they got along or not.

She sighed softly wishing she could make it up somehow. Snow mewed softly her little teeth flashing as she nuzzles up against Naminés arm. It's like a switch has been flipped and she's now in cuddly mode.

[enchantressofore]

"Again it's not your fault, don't apologize. It's annoying when you do it too much," She closed her eyes then, resting her chin in her palm as she tried to ignore the purring she could hear. Seriously, it wasn't like she had any obligation to talk to her, they were just roommates...

...

"Sorry... Shouldn't have said that," It was quiet, embarrassed as she murmured the apology and turned further away from Naminé. Even if she didn't want to say it, the other girl was still the older one, and... It felt awkward, somehow.

[really_sketchy]

"...Sorry." Though as she apologizes there was a slight smile on her lips. She couldn't help but apologize. It was honestly a habit and there were times that Namine wasn't even sure if she meant it.

She took a seat next to her roommate keeping Snow in her lap.

"What have you been up too?" Namine wasn't the biggest talker but being in the same room with someone makes it a little easier for her to be comfortable.

Library

[trustyourblood]

Zelman was actually rather bored. Bored enough to go to the library of all places. Not that it would help with anything... unless he tried to get to the restricted section. Then things might get interesting. Unfortunately the librarians were ready for him, since he had tried to get in a couple of times, so he wasn't even tempted to try his luck and get into another detention.

Fortunately, he spotted something else. His favorite target for some mischief. Zelman walked quietly behind the chair Adela was sitting in and leaned close to whisper into her ear.

"Yo, wannabe Ravenclaw."

[enchantressofore]

Adela, when approached, likely wouldn't have heard him even if he hadn't been trying to quiet his footsteps. She was absorbed, enamoured in learning more about the world around her. Granted, it wasn't the first time she'd read through Hogwarts: A History, but she found with each re-read she kept finding stuff she had missed the first time, or things that just made more sense as her own experiences grew.

But then, the hot breath against her ear.

"GAH!" In an instant she jumped, nearly falling out of the chair when she got her footing and whirled around, one hand raised to cover her ear -- She should have known.

"What do you want?" She almost growled, embarrassed that this prick had gotten her again. Didn't he have anything better to do than to harass her?

[trustyourblood]

Zelman laughed. That was just the reaction he had hoped for. Adela was a sure way to get entertained. Quietly, he made his way to sit on a chair opposite to the girl and he put his right leg on top of his left.

"I want to kill time", he said with a grin. "Entertain me, Milani. Then maybe I'll leave you alone for a day." Maybe.

[enchantressofore]

"Find entertainment somewhere else and leave me alone now, save me the trouble," It was an irritated grumble as she tried to sink back into her own chair, attempting to find where she left off when she cracked the book open again. Easier said than done, considering that he was still right there and likely wouldn't take that as an answer. Why her anyway...?

Outside

[duelistking]

Yami had tried a couple of times to get out of here but he kept finding out that the only true way back was via the train. Yet the train was no longer here, so he was stuck here for at least the time being. He hated that.

So today was simply about having a walk around to clear his head. He needed to at least for now. With each step he looked up at the sky, watching what clouds were there as soon he noted the fact that there was someone flying up there. However all we could do was up and watch at least for the time being.

[enchantressofore]

Her hair, by the time she had landed, was frayed and mussed from the flight as she let her owl land on the thick fabric on her shoulder. Saggia, as friendly as she was, still had very sharp talons after all, and she'd more than learned how to work with that since she'd gotten her companion at eleven.

It was about when she was starting to kick off her shoes that she noticed the teen nearby, and she stopped, pausing.

...

She must have had a big stupid grin on her face! Immediately it was wiped away and she glanced away, re-adjusting her shoe as she hitched her broom over the shoulder Saggia wasn't resting on. She forgot for a moment that she wasn't the only student staying over the summer... Damn it, she'd have to be more careful to not get caught like that again.

[duelistking]

He wasn't sure what exactly to do. perhaps ask what she was up to, maybe that was always a good start. Where was the help when he kind of needed it, he was never great at breaking the ice after all. Turing his head away slightly for a moment he was trying to figure out just what to say.

"Um... I guess you enjoy flying then? Is there a reason for that?" It was better than nothing at least, but in his mind it also felt a little forced.

[enchantressofore]

"... So what if I do?" She felt too awkward. It wasn't like it was strange to enjoy flying, but... The way he said it... It made her feel even more alien for it. It was hard to remember how to breathe properly then, and she felt herself getting even more flushed and put on the spot as she tried to figure out a way to get out of this situation.

The owl blinked at Yami then, tilting her head and hooting softly in question. No, she didn't quite understand what was going on or why her friend was suddenly so nervous, but it didn't seem like she was being threatened so, for the moment, the owl stayed perched on Adela's shoulder.

Library

[offrillsandswords]

She didn't understand why she came to the library, maybe it was to see if Ciel was here or something. After all she assumed he would every now and again. But as she checked between each and every shelf she couldn't fine him reading. With a small defeated sigh she continued walking, wondering if maybe she should perhaps looks elsewhere, that was at least until she saw there was someone else here.

"Ah, hello there. Can I ask something?"

[enchantressofore]

The question got her to look up from her book, and she blinked at the girl in front of her. Since when were there so many students staying at Hogwarts over the summer? There was no way all of them just couldn't go back home during the break, was there?

... Well, it wasn't her business. Adela marked her place in the book and closed it, sitting up a little as she looked Elizabeth over once more, "What is it?"

[offrillsandswords]

If Lizzie had the choice to go home she would, however she had found people being very insisting that she come here during the summer instead of doing what the letter said. As for why that might have been, she didn't actually know but she figured she would figure it out later.

Giving a polite curtsy she stood up straight. "I wanted to ask if you have seen someone named Ciel? He wears an eyepatch all the time about this height." She puts her hands to the height he was at currently. "And he also has a beautiful blue eye. Have you seen anyone like that?"

[enchantressofore]

"I have not... Only one?" She blinked frowning. She definitely would have remembered seeing a one-eyed kid, whether they wore a patch or not. Unless it was a glass eye, anyway, but still...

Common area

[watchesthesea]

Kairi stretched as she came into the common room after a long hard day of flying around and practising for the school year and trying out for the Hufflepuff team. She was starting to feel confident in her own abilities and that she could be able to do it.

As she went to put her broomstick down by the entrance she glanced on over, wondering if maybe she could warm herself up a bit by the fire. Taking a few steps to noticed the other and gave a small wave. "Relaxing before another school year comes, huh?"

[enchantressofore]

"... I guess."

Probably the worst part of getting sorted into Hufflepuff was how social everyone was. It made her feel more awkward and like she had to say stuff, and... She just knew she wasn't good at it. This girl was putting away a broom too... Was she flying earlier too? Maybe she should have been paying more attention, but she didn't run into the other girl earlier...

... She looked kind of like her roommate, somehow. Ah well.

[watchesthesea]

She smiled clapping her hands together before she went to sit by the fire. After a tough day of practise it was always nice to sit by the fire and just relax for the time being. "It's always good to relax while we can. I heard it can be stressful during the exam years for both O.W.L.S and N.E.W.T.S, the latter being even more so for really obvious reasons."

However she didn't find she was stressing any. But that was mostly because she didn't think what she had planned on doing. Reaching her hands out she let the warmth of the fire tingle her hands. It was nice and helped warm her hands up.

"So... Do you have an idea of what you want to be in the future?"

[enchantressofore]

"I haven't thought about it... I'm just going into fourth year, it's not as if I have to decide this moment," Why was this girl talking to her? Adela just felt more on edge then, trying to end the conversation as quickly as possible with short and clipped answers. Maybe she should have been trying to be nice, but she didn't think she could at the time.

Library

[windofthephoenixtemple]

This seemed like the most peaceful place to go when one wanted to be alone with ones thoughts and Fuu found that she wanted that more often than not. After all it was the best place to clear her thought and just sink herself into a nice book.

With her fingers trailing the various shelves and books, she was trying to find one that would interest her the most and she soon found herself finding a rather random one. Putting it out she turned it over to look at the cover.

"Interesting, I wonder what this could be about." She started to walk towards a near by table, all the while her eyes are on the book, until she reached the table. Stopping she finally looking up with a small smile.

"Are you wanting to sink into a good book to?"

[enchantressofore]

"... I've already found enough," She didn't look up, not acknowledging the girl more than that - though really she was a little frustrated that her focus broke enough to get her attention focusing on something else in the first place. Maybe she needed to take a break from the book or something, her eyes were starting to hurt and she was getting a head ache...

... Just how long had she been reading anyway? Hm...

[windofthephoenixtemple]

Fuu moved to sit down, opening up her own book to start reading herself. She knew that really people were meant to be quiet while in the library but she found that she wanted to see what the other had been reading. So peeking up from her own book she looked at the large piles.

"So, what have you been reading anyway? Anything interesting?"

[enchantressofore]

"... Hogwarts, A History," Short and concise, Adela just mumbled her answer before she tried to get back to where she was reading. Even if her eyes were straining, she wanted to keep going - to see what else she'd learn that she hadn't caught the first time. It was probably weird for her to be so fascinated with the wizarding world, but even so...