Not Adjusting Well

[gentle_melody]

In the hallways near the Hufflepuff Dorms

"Mozart?" [Madoka began softly calling. Her hands were pressed against the nearest wall as she hesitantly proceeded down the hall.] "Mozart? Where are you?" [Winding up in a different place was unsettling enough, but then to realize you were completely alone only increased the agitation.]

[She paused when she thought she heard someone headed this way. Panic swelled in her chest. There had been a room about ten feet earlier. She debated turning around, and ducking into it. Ah- it was too late. The footsteps were closer, they had to have spotted her by now. Madoka waited pressing a little closer to the wall, hoping they would pass soon and without incident]

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[gentle_melody]

[Even lacking one of the usual senses, Madoka would have agreed with her that something about the basement just felt ominous. The air seemed stuffier, more oppressive. The walls were constructed of a stone that felt worn, cold and uninviting. It was the last place she wanted to be right now.

At the sound of the books colliding with the floor, Madoka emitted a choked squeak, and she instinctively covered her ears. Slowly she placed one hand back onto the wall.]

You jumped, because of me? [Madoka felt a small pang of guilt, she hadn't meant to startle anyone] I'm sorry, I.. must be in the way here. [Wherever here was. Everything had just happened so fast and it hadn't made much sense to her.] Are... you here by choice?

[admiresmuscles]

I wasn't expecting anyone to be around the corner. Don't know why, but just didn't.

[She moved to kneel down, starting to pick up the books that had fallen before of her reaction.]

Your not in the way really, as far as I can tell and as for if I'm here by choice I am... but that is a extremely odd question.

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[Madoka hadn't even known there was a corner nearby, since she hadn't quite made it to it yet. No wonder this girl was surprised]

Maybe it's because the hour? [Not that she even knew what time it was, to be honest. Whatever time it was, the hall was fairly empty]

That's a relief. [The answer to her second question made her feel slightly more uncomfortable] It- it is isn't it? [There was no denying it] Somehow, I just- [What should she share about her situation?] I was brought here. I don't really know why, and I don't know what they have done with my dog.

[admiresmuscles]

The hour. I guess it is starting to get a bit later...

[She paused for a moment, she was brought here and she didn't know why. Considering what Hogwarts was, she found that to be more than a little odd.]

Well I assume it would be because it's a school. You were probably sent here to learn. As for your dog... they aren't allowed here. If it was a cat, frog, owl or rat you probably would have been fine.

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[Madoka could tell that her questions must have been quite unusual given the responses she was getting. There wasn't really anyone who could have sent her here, she was practically living independently at the time of her arrival. It- it was a complicated situation to explain, so she opted not to]

Even, for someone like me? [Or- maybe the other girl hadn't noticed yet] Service animals aren't allowed? [She relied on Mozart for more than a cat, frog, owl, or rat would have been capable of]

[admiresmuscles]

I mean if you have problems that require help you'd still have to ask the headmistress.

[That she was at least aware of anyway, she they didn't really have many with problems that she was aware of anyway.]

But basically either you ask and if it's not allowed there are probably other ways, but honestly not sure how it works in that area.

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I suppose, that makes sense. [If she had any idea how to even get to the headmistress's office. She could be wandering around for days and not find it. What an isolating and solitary thought. What if she did find it, but there was no braille or anything under the nameplate. She could go right past it]

Do.. you know where her office is from here? [Madoka was trying to sound calm despite how her body language was conflicting with her tone]

[admiresmuscles]

I do. Do you need help getting there? I mean if you have issues that probably would be the best idea.

[She figured she might as well help anyway.]

[gentle_melody]

I wouldn't want to impose- [She paused for only a moment] -but if you wouldn't mind, or if it was on your way then I would appreciate the help.

[admiresmuscles]

It's not imposing at all. I probably wouldn't be able to catch my brother anyway.

[Because god only knows what he might be up to. In some ways she doesn't want to think of the possibilities. She held out her arm for the other.]

I'll lead, just take my arm, okay?