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Eventually, she just went on to setting the pin down, to stare rather... intently at the emerald between her long sharp nails. It was as if she were hoping the gem might 'speak' to her, and give an idea of placement. A few of her little moths peeked out to stare at the glittering pretty, even tried to perch on it, only one able to do so successfully.

Exasperated, though not showing it besides a slight slump in her shoulders, and maybe a little bend in her usually perfect posture, the demon did a small glance around in hopes taking a peek at others' work might help get her creative gears churning. Catching that movement of a wave, Ev gave a sweet smile in return to Kettil, lifting a little in her seat to try and get a better look at the lovely creation he'd made. Maybe she could ask for his opinion on her own.

But before that, her attention was drawn to West, looking over as he dumped out his supplies. She looked along what he had so far, giving a small nod of praise in a subconscious gesture. "It looks quite nice so far. You've done a great job West~" looking back to her own, her emerald set back into the pouch, a finger poked at the edges of the moth pins wings, "Hm.. I'm at a bit of a dead end, to be quite honest.. I've but one emerald, and.. I'm uncertain where to place it.." she admitted... clearly a little embarrassed to be stumped on such a trivial thing. Glancing over at West, a moth or two of hers perching onto his horns, she smiled lightly, "Have you any suggestions?"

When Myr returned to class, he was eager to continue. He was intrigued by the properties that each gem had, and when it was his turn to choose, had to pause for a moment. Each jewel had a different meaning, and use, and it took him a few seconds to decide.

Eventually he pulled out two small square gems, the first a Ruby, and the second an Amethyst. They seemed as if they would go well together, and also would look good with the copper metal his hairpin was made of.

He was back and bouncing again. The ring he'd made the day before was still very nice without gems. But the fact they could now put gems in them? Doubly excited siren. Listening to the instructor go on about meaning, his earwings gave a small flick back and forth. They had meaning and properties. He momentarily wondered if there was one for flying. And looking good! He liked that. Singing too maybe? That would help. Oh or maybe he could get one that was about clouds. For- yes. he liked clouds.

As she explained the meaning his ear wings fell slightly. Nothing for love? Really? Maybe she didn't have any... Or maybe it hadn't been found yet! The part about sacrifice, the siren didn't really hear. Or rather he did but he was ignoring, like so many other things.

Still gems! Inserting them! Into his ring! Wigging in his seat, Israfel was giddy as could be ash he picked out his choice. Tiny glittering gems were at his grasp and... Emeralds were in season but he didn't have many to wear with them, (he could make an outfit however). Sapphires and Amethysts were his personal favorites but- Gold ring didn't really match well for the leaf and vine motif he had.

Selecting Two emeralds he felt good with the choice. In fashion and from what the horseman had said, health! One could never be to healthy right?

Once the gems were in hand and ready to be set, Imryn took out her tools and began slowly working with the metal to make room to place the gems. It took a bit of reworking, but when she was done, the gems fit into their places. Now to see if they would stay there... and she really hoped they would.


(Copper, Necklace, Ruby and Emerald, 3+3 = 6)

Kettil offered Ev an encouraging smile as she resumed talking with West. For now he was just letting her be so she could make her own friends without him being all involved in her conversations all the time. His attention turned back toward Julian and he gave the boil a shrug of uncertainty, "I dunno, I already a lot just by listening to the lecture," he observed.

All the knowledge sat nestled comfortably in his mind and he liked it that way. Though the teacher seemed chilly in personality the lectures were very clear and to the point, very easy to understand and pick out what he needed to know.

He could appreciate the precise nature of the teaching especially since he sometimes had the occasional patience problems.

Ylaria would have to be ready for a surprise visit. The clan of Death took great pleasure in their jewels and the heir of Death was no exception. A presence entered abruptly, casually, a familiar rounding of her hips as she avoided every single piece of metal or wire on the ground. Her heels clicked against the ground like the solid pacing of a horse's hooves, one hand running through her hair in an arrogant brush.

She gave the jewelry box a mild glance, glancing around at the room full of concentrated students working on their items. It was a pleasant sight, a prideful one. Precious little gems .. Aisa could only hope that the students treasured the values of Death enough to keep them safe. However, from the atmosphere of the room, it seemed those worries wouldn't bear the spoiled fruits that Aisa expected.

"Ylaria, darling. Time is always in such short stock, we must overlap and overlap. I have only a moment in spare, I'm afraid I'll have to impose on you Ylaria. I trust only you with this task. "

As she did for years before this.

"I completely agree, I'm really glad I took this class. I just want to learn as much as I can before we have to go back," Julian replied with a nod, taking a look around the class, looking to see how their classmates were faring.

"Have you tried any of the training they provide?" Spelunking had gone well, meditation... not so much. What he needed to do was try again, see if he could get past the overwhelming sense of fear that had settled upon him. Thinking about it, maybe he needed to try again.