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[prismbloom]

outside.

[ It's still a lot to get used to. Being out of the Realm of Darkness, breathing in fresh air for the first time it what feels like an eternity. But this place--it's unlike any world Aqua has ever been to. The wand in her hand, in place of a Keyblade, is a lighter weight in more than one way. Still, she's easing into the swing of things fairly easily. Not much different from usual, really; she still feels off, though, but that's to be expected after being in almost literal hell for so long.

Aqua can be found strolling around the grounds, practicing her magic, or down by the lake admiring the water. Or pretty much anywhere that's outside. ]

inside.

[ When she's not attending classes, Aqua can be found exploring the castle. There's so much to see here, after all! It's a much different castle than she's used to, but that's not a bad thing. The library, too, is a wonderful place. So many books to read and information to take in. Aqua can be found in here, too, either reading for fun or studying, of course. Maybe she'll even be practicing some basic charms. She looks like she's pretty good at it--maybe ask her for some help if you need it? Alternately she can be found in the Great Hall, marveling at all the different food. One thing is constant, though: She's always willing to talk to anyone. ]

wild card.

[ Open prompt! Hit me with anything you've got, I'm pretty open. ]

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Outside

[really_sketchy]

[Namine is making her way down to the lake with her sketchbook in hand. Kairi has been able to make a lot more friends again but Namine found, unlike her twin, that she prefers the quite outside when she draws. She walks up to the shore, taking a deep breath while smiling out at the turning water.

After staring at the water she turns to look for a good place to sit and set up her things. She spots Aqua nearby and pauses.]

I’m sorry. I hadn’t expected someone else to be down here.

[She might find another place to draw. She doesn’t want to be in anyone’s way.]

[prismbloom]

It's alright. There's more than enough room for both of us.

[ Aqua turns to the girl with a smile and... ah. There's something familiar about her, about her appearance. She can't exactly put her finger on it, but it's a quiet sort of ache, like she's looking at someone she hasn't seen in a very long time. It's not a bad ache; no, far from it, but...

It's still significant enough to make Aqua wonder. ]

[really_sketchy]

Alright.

[Namine finds a place to sit and then begins to slowly set up her things. As she begins the tips of her fingers are quickly marred with a dark blue pastel. She glances over towards Aqua for a moment but then turns back to her drawing.]

Are you new?

[She looks over again, this time setting down the dark blue for a lighter one.]

I mean... my sister and I are fifth years so... [Namine doesn't know a lot of students, preferring to keep to herself but she's seen them around.]

[prismbloom]

Yes, I arrived not too long ago. It's quite different than what I'm used to. I'm Aqua.

[ But it's nice. Wonderful. A welcomed break, but Aqua does have to wonder just how long this unexpected vacation will last. And what will happen back in her world--if things move forward without her... ]

I take it you've been here some time?

[really_sketchy]

I'm Namine.

[She smiles and then continues her drawing.]

I'm a fifth year. So I have to focus on tests this year.

[She picks up another color and continues, this one is gray.]

Are you a student?

inside

[savioring]

[Lightning didn't usually fraternize with her students, with the exception of her sister. There was one student in her class that did catch her attention. She'd gotten used to different hair colors, of course, but blue? That shade was hard to forget.

Since the library seemed to be the haunt of a lot of the older students, she roams about till she finds who she is looking for. The girls charm skills weren't bad, but the forms...]

Charms need a looser wrist.

[prismbloom]

[ A looser wrist. Funny--Ventus and Terra, or at least Terra, used to tell her that she needed to loosen up sometimes. Aqua gives her a light smile, almost sheepish, before she fixes her form. ]

Thank you. I'm still getting into the swing of magic here.

[savioring]

So you're not from here then. I'd been wondering where the influx of students came from.

[She walks over and watches the young woman practice some more.]

Which charm are you trying to do?

[prismbloom]

Wingardium Leviosa. It's best to start with the basics, and what's more basic than this?

[ She's done her homework--both literally and otherwise. ]

[savioring]

[She nods and takes her own wand out. She points it at the book the younger woman was reading, going smoothly through the motions.]

Wingardium Leviosa

[The book lifts up, and with a flick of her wand, closes. With another flick, it opens back up to the page it was on before.]

I don't need to say the spells out loud, but it helps students to hear the correct pronunciation.

inside

[mynameisallen]

[When Allen wasn't training himself to be able t deal with most situations, he was always in the Great Hall, trying all the new and various foods and seeing if there was something he maybe didn't like. His plate was piled high with various foods, each one more different than the next. For once however he knew he had to at least use the fork for some of the foods he had chosen as he also made sure to chew before swallowing looking over to see someone sitting near him.]

Um... I'm sorry if I took something you might have wanted to eat. When one gets hungry they don't pay attention much.

[prismbloom]

[ His appetite is impressive, that's for sure. It's even bigger than Terra's (the comparison comes with a dose of pain) and Aqua waves her hand in front of her face. ]

No, you have no need to apologize. It's good to have a healthy appetite, and besides-- [ Aqua looks at the dishes. ] --they seem to be refilling themselves.

[mynameisallen]

[He looked over slightly and she was right, it did seem to. He still didn't get why or how it did that. He wasn't actually sure if he wanted to know either.]

It does, doesn't it. Don't you wonder how it does it, or even how it knows when to?

[prismbloom]

[ A mystery, for sure. Aqua hopes she'll be able to find some answers here, but... she doubts it'll be that easy. ]

Perhaps it may be some sort of charm.

[mynameisallen]

Perhaps, but honestly I don't know anything about magic to really know.

[He figured the only way he could get out was to go through all of this, he figured he might as well.]

Outside

[windofthephoenixtemple]

[Fuu had chosen today to sit outside and read a book. So with a interesting book in her hands she found a nice spot in which to sit down by the lake before flipping to the page she was last at. As she started to read the first page, she glanced up and spotted someone standing by the lake. Someone she hadn't met yet. Closing her book she smiled.]

Are you admitting the lake? Did you know that there might be something lurking beneath the water.

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua has to admit that she's curious about the different types of creatures here. So far, there's nothing like Unversed or those monsters she encountered in the realm of darkness, and that's enough for her to feel at least somewhat at ease. ]

No, I had no idea. What sort of something?

[windofthephoenixtemple]

[She flips to the right page, looking at it for the moment.]

It says in here that Merpeople, Grindylow and apparently a Giant Squid live beneath these waters.

[prismbloom]

A Giant Squid! I've seen a lot of things, but a giant squid is not one of those.

[ Hmm. ]

Grindylows, though--I've never even heard of them.

inside

[frozeniceolation]

[Elsa enjoyed the library, mostly due to the fact that it was quiet and she could be alone for the most part. However when she was reading a book she looked over slightly hearing footsteps as she could see Aqua close by.]

Oh... Hi. I guess other people like the library to.

[prismbloom]

Oh, hello there.

[ She hadn't expected to see a child here, but... well, her first thought is that she hopes it's safe. Aqua kneels down when she approaches the little girl, giving her a light smile. ]

It's actually my first time in here. I've just arrived not too long ago.

[frozeniceolation]

Oh I see. Then I guess welcome is in order, correct?

[She isn't sure if that is the case. If it really was a good thing, but she is trying as she smiles.]

[prismbloom]

[ A laugh and a nod. ]

Thank you. I didn't expect to get such a warm welcome. I'm Aqua.

HEY

[toushiro]

[ Unlike Aqua, Hitsugaya's not entirely thrilled to be here. He needs to get back to the Soul Society. There's work to be done, a Captain's meeting is due soon--assuming Kurosaki's going to beat Ginjou--how he wound up here, he has almost no idea. There was a letter, and the next thing hew knew he was on a train.

He hasn't been able to figure a way out, but once he discovers there's a library, he figures that's the next best place to check for some information. He's going to pick out a few--there's quite a bit of books in his arms now--and find a seat somewhere near the corner of the library. Peace and quiet. Though...that stack of books he's carrying is rather tall. Maybe Aqua will notice. ]

YO

[prismbloom]

[ She does notice. Aqua's not exactly tall herself, but it's hard to ignore someone that small with a stack of books that tall. Which is why she stands up, concerned, and walks over, taking off the top couple of books. No use in injuring himself during his first day, right? She'd seen him on the train, looking just about as confused as she. ]

There. They were about to fall over.