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((Gaaah! I wish I could get back in on the RP. crying There's just no good place to do so.))

Four terrified Freshman and one Sophomore couple later and Naoya felt himself refreshed if a bit famished. So after checking his watch and grimacing at the inhumanity of missed breakfast, he purposefully strode towards the staircase leading down to the cafeteria.

One characteristic of Naoya's had long perplexed and indeed frightened people. Upon entering a room, the past few moments of conversation could be recited perfectly by his smirking face. Leading some to think that he either had some hitherto unknown Psychic abilities, or that the tall Senior had a weird fetish for hiding behind doorways.
In reality it was by now a near unconscious application of his power. As soon as Naoya had his destination in mind, streams of air began gathering all the snatches of conversation along the way and traveled back to his ears. It was a technique that he had found invaluable before in the past in avoiding inopportune entrances and still served him the same way now as well as reinforce the 'respect' that his rank as Jack now commandeered.

"...bout tonight at nine on the roof?"
"Alright then, Auerlia, I'll see you around."

Naoya's black-soled foot stopped in midair between two steps. That first voice.. it was definitely one he knew, and the other sounded familiar but he was unable to put a name to the voice. Either way, the timbre of both Queen and unknown Male were hushed and the meeting place being where it was... something secretive was up. A snakelike smile, the like of which very few students at Hinamori had ever seen, slowly stretched across Naoya's pale features. While 9 o'clock was not past curfew, and as such a meeting at that time was not against the rules... there would be a supervisor there just the same.

Passing through the great doors leading into the cafeteria, Naoya slipped a mask of nonchalance onto his face as he quickly spotted the female speaker and crossed the room to slide into a chair next to her.

"Greetings my Queen." He said with a small half-bow.
"I take it you've seen the weather? The rain will make an outdoor meeting quite bothersome so I was wondering if you have a back-up plan?"

((^^; Sorry, the end of the post kinda went to craps-ville))

((If only we had an OOC thread...
^^; Thanks. I do my best to write good posts the only problem is that it takes me forever. And you like Naoya? On one level that's great since I haven't tried this flavor of character before, but on the other hand... you're not supposed to actually like him. He's a scheme-y nasty person, though he has perfect rationalizations for everything he does...

GAH! I'm going to set up an OOC thread. This got too long for just a little comment.))

With a small nod of thanks, Naoya accepted the Menu and began browsing it causally while Aurelia spoke.

"No backups? Well, the forecast for today was reported as full sunshine with only slight clouds coming from the north, so it cannot be said that you neglected to think ahead." One long finger moved down the menu's list, coming to stop on the BLT selection.

"Perhaps it was an unnatural occurrence and a student has been experimenting with their powers... though to create a rainstorm out of Cirrus clouds is quite a feat... possibly even Court level." He said thoughtfully while closing his menu and placing it back on the table.

"Oh, my pardons Hime, just thinking aloud. And I will pass your message onto King-sama."

A server appeared and placed a salad in from of Aurelia, and after a small smile and Naoya's order for a BLT on toasted sourdough the young woman scurried off.

Turning back to his fellow court member, Naoya examined his reflection in the luscious-looking tomatoes in Aurelia's salad.

"It is true, we have not spoken in some time." Satisfied with both his and the produce's appearance, the Jack looked up.

"This morning I had no classes, so I performed a quick patrol of the dormitories. Very few infractions I am pleased to say. Then I picked up a novel from the library to read in the remaining free time. King-sama was there you know. Conversing with the 'King' of the Black Knights." Naoya threw the Queen a sidelong glance.

"They truly are a despicable organization. After all, they were created to directly oppose the Court. No matter what any of them say, the fact that they accepted membership tells of their intentions." A cool smirk fell across his face.

"It's foolish..."

A pleased smile crossed Naoya's face and he leaned back in the cafeteria chair.

"Well, a clear and thoughtful counter-point. I see why it is that you are the Queen." The Jack picked up a delicate spoon from the table and began turning the gleaming silver object around in his fingers as he collected his thoughts.

"But then, one could say that the Court was founded to oppose groups such as the Black Knights to maintain order." Another smile.

"Though, to admit that would be to back myself into the same argument I used against the Knights. I believe that is Checkmate in your favor my Queen. Well played."

The server returned and slowly placed Naoya's BLT on the table, not meeting his gaze, before hurrying off as soon as the platter touched the table. Lifting the top layer of the toasted sourdough off both halves of the diagonally-cut sandwich, Naoya examined the tomatoes closely before replacing the bread and taking a bite.

"Though, we shall see how the next hand plays out." The violet-eyed man said after swallowing his first bite. A strange tingle was running through Naoya's chest. Like with the Ace, the Queen both infuriated him for not losing, but also delighted him for actually being able to match wits.

At Naoya's last sentence Aurelia could only smile. "Having a discussion as such is healthy, and I am indebted to you for bringing such a point up." Again she glanced at the table of the Black Knights for a moment, another question arising in her thoughts. If this is simply a matter over grades, why the hostility? Or...is there more? Answering her own question factors such as pride came on the scene. Shaking her head slightly she pushed away those thoughts.

"When the next hand plays, I will be eager to answer." The Queen was happy to know someone like Naoya, an individual who was able to see both sides of a situation, aware and informed. "With that aside, what did the two Kings talk about? And please tell of your plans for the future, now that you are a senior. Do you intend to attend college?"

((omg...Austen has gotten to me...xD))

(OOC: Yep, we created an OOC thread while you were away, and I'm still awaiting my spot in the profile thread. smile no rush though. It's fun having everyone guess at my character as they go.)