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Belwen beamed happily as she listened to Danna speak, she was also quite happy with the little sketch she had going. A more form fitting skirt for the honey skinned girl; it would look fabulous she just knew it. Her mind quickly went on it's own to consider all the interesting things that she could do with a school dance or she considered how much more fun it might be to do a student run dance. The little devil in her mind popped up a bit (this devil has pink horns and therefore is not very scary but happens to be very mischevious) there was some guy that sold something called schnappy, she would totally have to get ahold of that if she ran her own party; to give the punch an extra bit of zest.

"Danna, if you have a chance sometime. We should totally talk about golems...perhaps after I have art class. So I can try my hand at designing." Belwen tilted her head her bright blue eyes going to the door of the library. "I think that's the class bell. I best hurry!" Grabbing her things she smiles to the two, "it was great meeting both of you!"

Belwen decided she might come back later to see if either of the two were around. And once she got the dance planned out she would totally show Danna the sketches for her dress, heels might be a bit much for the shy girl but she knew once she got her all gussied up she would be gorgeous.

The delicate Melancholy girl found herself back in the Library, where she seemed to be spending more time than her own room. Arwen had decided that since the Library had more books than she did, that it made perfect sense for her to be here rather than there to begin with. Her mind was alive with too many thoughts, from her first class to the teacher she had yet to seek out; as such, her deft fingers were curled around books about pantheons and music, a bit of a strange combination, but she wouldn't expect anyone to keep up with her elaborate train of thought.

Arwen carried an armful of books, fully intending to read them all within a fair amount of time, and certainly able to do so without too much difficulty. Knowledge was one thing she could muscle, or at least put forth the effort to do so. Seeking out the last recommended book, she added it to her pile and turned to find a place to sit and begin her much anticipated studies.

Arwen glanced over the stack of books as her name was called, seeing an Empyrean that looked familiar, but was certainly no one she'd seen before. She had met a One, and this wasn't him. "Can I help--"

He smiled, and the memories came crashing back to her; she knew exactly who he was. The books nearly tumbled from her arms, and she had to kneel to put them down so she could address the other without a mountain of pages threatening to spill over. Small fingers curled against her lips, her visible eye open wide with surprise. "Grave?" she asked softly, not daring to believe...oh goodness, he was a One! In all the time she'd been buried in her studies, he had made use of his knowledge and abilities and had been recognized for them!

And he looked fantastic! A genuine smile started to form, feeling a gentle surge of pride in her at seeing her first friend so advanced. She took a few steps towards him, knowing full well it was him even though her antics may have suggested otherwise, pleasantly surprised and happy to see the kind young man again. "Grave!" she repeated, this time with warmth, "You're...it's...goodness, how've you been?"

The girl had just enough time to realize his intent, raising her arms and sliding them around the taller boy's shoulders to return the embrace. Arwen was thrilled to see him again, outwardly showing her joy with a wide and warm smile, more than a little amused that she had to tilt her head back to look him in the eye. "I am well, much better now that I've seen you again." Her words were gentle but earnest. "Ah, studies go well enough that I've missed the rest of the world as it continued on." Delicate fingers tapped his collar bone, her smile spreading into a rare grin, "Look at you! While I had my nose in a book, look what you've become!"

At his kind request, she inclined her head in agreement, moving to take a seat as well; it seems her books were temporarily forgotten in favor of her friend, not a small feat for the studious girl. Arwen reached out to take Grave's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze, "Tell me how you've been? It's so good to see you! What's it like, being a One? What have you been up to?" The questions poured forth before she could stop herself, garnering another happy smile.

Arwen allowed herself another grin, caught up in Grave's own handsome expressions. She listened intently as he talked, her eyes lighting up quite obviously as he mentioned his job. Were she any other person, she would have leapt out of her chair with glee for his position and her good fortune from it; as it were, she was simply who she was, and all she showed was a twinkle in her eye and the most child-like grin to ever cross her delicate features.

At his last statement, she stood and leaned over to him, giving him another hug that was a little bit tighter and warm. "I'm so proud of you!" she complimented him, her rush of words and ecstatic smile as close as she'd get to 'gushing,' "And you work here?" Arwen pulled back to better see her friend, biting her lip as she looked between him and the library. "Goodness, I spend so much time here, but if I check out books, I'd see you so much more often." Her words would almost be comical if she weren't completely serious, torn between the place she adored so much and seeing the friend she adored just as much.

"I need to spend more time in my room anyway," she said slowly, stating in her own way that seeing Grave again would be worth not being in the library as much and having free reign over its books. Coming from Arwen, it was no small remark.

The resident Echoes were out and about, taking a break from the Infirmary and they'd heard that another One had taken up a job in the White District. Curious, they'd made their way to the library, both to look up a few things in the astronomy charts and to say hello.

Not finding any Ones about immediately, they went in search of the astronomy maps, speaking quietly as they walked along. When the sound of other voices joined theirs, they paused and exchanged glances. The people who were speaking were nearby... it couldn't hurt to see who was there could it? Smiling, the nurses approached quietly, hoping they weren't being obtrusive as Grave and Arwen came into view.

Grave smiled and nodded. "Bellona is a strict but talented Professora. I suspect you'll do well under her tutelage." Grave paused and looked up, sensing someone was in the room. He recognised them...he'd seen them at events before. "Did you need help with something?" Grave asked politely, wondering if he'd need to pull away from his friend so soon.

Arwen was pleased by Grave's encouragement and praise, all but preening at his kindness. Her moment of pleasure was short lived as two others came by, replacing her elation with curiosity. More Ones? She was momentarily taken with their wings more than anything, briefly reminded of mythical aviaries of legened before she found her manners. In her surprise and admiration, she had only heard something about 'work' and 'catching at a bad time.' Assuming the the Ones were speaking to Grave - as they mentioned working, which was not something she did - the girl curtsied before clasping her hands in front of her.

She wasn't keen on leaving Grave so soon after finding him again, feeling something akin to dismay, but showing nothing of it. Very politely, she intoned to her friend, "If you need to work, I will be certain to check out some books later." There was a small smile as though she was sharing a private joke, before she gave another curtsey to the twins, moving towards the aisle behind Grave where her books still lay.