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"I was hardly 'almost killed,'" Sethrian said. "Reilynn used her magic to break our fall and while you did land on me...you really aren't that heavy. It's foolish to beat yourself up over something over which you had no control. In the end, no one was injured."

He looked at her seriously for a long moment. "I am more concerned about you. While you made it through physically unscathed, I'm sure it was frightening for you. Will you be alright?"

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"I'm sure you'll recover quickly," Sethrian said to Ayu, watching her troubled features as she sipped her hot cocoa. "You have show yourself to be remarkably resiliant. I doubt this incident will trouble you for long." He was amazed, a little, at the gentle tone in his voice as he spoke to her. It was surprising to him that he had grown so much softer since his time in Rosentale. Somehow, he had grown to be able to deal with people better. And most amazingly, the fear of rejection had somewhat subsided.

Though he couldn't deny that there would always be a lingering doubt, and fear that people would begin to look at him with those repulsed expressions once more. After all, even he had no idea why everyone at this place was so accepting of him. How could they be? One just had to look at him and see how different he was. There was surely no one else in the school who stood out as much, with their appearance.

Sethrian unconsciously dragged his clawed hands through his unruly, ebony hair and sighed as he unconsciously fingered the odd markings near his black and red eyes. Running his forked tongue lightly over his fanged teeth, Sethrian took a long sip of his coffee, relishing how the drink seemed to coat his insides and warm him from the inside out.

Not being able to handle the cold was such a frustrating handicap. He was sure, by now, Professor Valentine and the others in battle strategy thought he was an idiot for always whining about the cold. But Sethrian would give anything to go back to a time when it didn't bother him the way it did now. He set his cup on the table in front of them and templed his long, tapered fingers as he rested his elbows on his knees and contemplated his time at Rosentale so far. His darkly handsome face wore a slightly troubled expression, very unlike the usual stoicness that usually graced his finely chiseled features -- though Sethrian would never be able to acknowledge his face was handsome in any way. He had been told it, once or twice. But he disagreed, as did many others who found him repulsive.

And who wouldn't? Though he usually kept the scales as covered as possible, he couldn't quite hide the ones that crept up his neck and along his jaw. It was certainly enough to turn almost anyone away.

Sethrian glanced over at Ayu. A faint smile, one probably barely visible to anyone who wasn't accustomed to his usual expression, curved over his mouth. Well, at the very least they didn't seem to turn away the precious few friends he'd made here. He supposed that was something to be grateful for.

"Is there anything you need Ayu?" he asked, still slightly worried about the girl next to him. "If so, please tell me."

In my world of 0's and 1's...





Cyril entered the student lounge still holding Renivere's hand as he led her in and Cyril realized his mistake the moment he walked in. Don't look now, it's Sethrian. Cyril would have pushed Renivere back out, but he had burst in rather noisily and the guy would have obviously seen them and Renivere probably already saw him too. He'll just have to play innocent for now.

Cyril structured a grin. "Hey! Look! Sethrian's here, Renivere." Cyril remarked as he led her to Sethrian who was with Ayu. Hmm, she seemed like a mess. Cyril suddenly remembered his mission to break her. Oops. Looks like he's been slacking, but if she's already friends with Renivere, then maybe he won't be that much into slacking.

Cyril released Renivere's hand since he knew Sethrian would probably untangle them for him. Renivere is stupid and she didn't seem to realize his hands weren't very warm and human-like, but Sethrian would probably notice.

"Yo. We just came from art class. So how was your first periods?" Cyril asked with a friendly wave.

...you are an insignificant number.

"Sometimes my words don't make any sense when I say them..."


Oh yay! Sethrian was here! And she was thinking about how much she wanted to be with him during study hall since they rarely find each other during study hall! Her cheery demeanor was suddenly replaced with worry when she heard Sethrian talk about an incident and then got a look at Ayu.

"Oh no! And the result is not of horrible images, is it not? The both of you are well? I know of healing abilities---er... not quite very reliable but will help ease small pains if anything?" Renivere suggested with her forehead furrowed with worry.

"You hardly need my approval if the two of you would like to train together with your healing abilities," Sethrian replied. "Though if you would like to hear my opinion, I think it might be beneficial provided you go slowly and don't push yourselves too much."

He offered his hand to Renivere, intending to pull her closer so she could sit beside him. "And Ayu is correct. No one was seriously injured. Though, unfortunately, I did lose one of my shoes. The walk back to the school in the cold was...unpleasant. Reilynn did offer to try to get my shoe back. But I may simply write it off as a lost cause and buy another pair."

"At any rate, how was your first period class---you have art, correct?" Though he was a little annoyed to learn Cyril had it with her, considering the boy's intentions. And Sethrian still hadn't found the time to tell Renivere about it. Though he was certain she had no idea what Cyril was attempting to do, nor would she fall for it either way, he at least wanted to warn her in case Cyril eventually grew too bold. Because if the other boy ever did anything that upset Renivere or made her uncomfortable, Sethrian would most definitely beat him to a pulp.

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After an hour of meditation and contemplation, the girl had finally left her dorm with a roll of paper and a mission in mind. Classes were trivial compared to her new ultimate goal, but she still entered the school and went through the halls regardless of that fact. Though she didn't intend to go to classes, she still was in need of companions to help her in her quest – companions that she found in the student lounge. She had passed by it a few times, but only now did it seem to be occupied with someone familiar. “Ayu.” Xochiquetzal greeted from the doorway, ignoring the other students as she went to sit down beside the girl, turned towards her and with a look of utmost seriousness.

“Ayu, it is highly important that you assist myself in reprimanding an invader of the school.” She unrolled the parchment paper she had worked on all morning with her favorite box of crayons traditional, colorful utensils. A simple drawing of scribbles and stick figures was what could be seen – using all the colors of the rainbow simply because, well, she enjoyed it. But that was beside the point. “I have depicted the heinous crime on this parchment so you may understand the priority this must take on your schedule.” ..It wasn't very clear on what the 'heinous crime' was, to be honest, but Xochiquetzal still watched her expectantly for some kind of reaction.

(( D'< Throwing Xochi at Ayu! ))

AYU FENNEL

"Just because I'm pretty......

Okay.. Sethrian approves.. So that settles it.. Ayu took another sip on her hot choco.. She saw Sethrian pulled Renivere from Cyril.. Sethrian looked uneasy with Cyril around..

Just then someone called her.. Which made her choke on the hot drink.. It's Xochi.. and she seemed so bothered.. "What's the matter Xochi?" Coughing while wiping her lips with her hanky.. "You seemed so worried on something.."

She glanced over her supplies.. And took a glance over the drawing.. "I won't mind helping you on that.. Though I must warn you.. I'm a terrible painter.. But it's okay.." Helping others is her role being a healer too..

She glance over Sethrian, Cyril and Renivere.. Having a tense conversation.. "Err.. Would you mind excusing myself for a while.. Xochi needs help.. And it's nice to see you again Cyril.." She smiled over him then back to Xochi.. "Where do you want us to do that? here?"

....doesn't mean that I'm happy!"

((It's okay hunneh emotion_dowant Ayu felt like a third wheel in here LOL))