Professor Murphy
April 22, 2007 3:25 PM
Lesson Two 1st - 5th Years by Professor Murphy
Rois Murphy, a woman in her fifties, a woman who had lived a long and wonderful life, was standing in the center of the clearing waiting for the first of the students to arrive. From the information left to her from the previous Care of Magical Creatures Professor, the one she was replacing until further notice, it seemed as though most classes were broken up so as to experience the different creatures at levels that their age can handle.Seemed reasonable enough, but Rois liked to teach all ages while they interacted with one another. It was entertaining and a wonderful learning experience for all.
There was also mentions of contacts who knew of the situation and were waiting to find which creatures Rois would be requesting. The list of those contacts, address, and the creatures they had available were waiting in the office for Rois to decide. It was nice being the one to decide what to teach and not having everything set and prepared for her. Most substitutes had to go strictly by what was left by the previous Professor. It was rare to have such freedoms.
Rois was not a fragile woman by any means. She had always had an active life. White hair down to her chin, grey eyes hinting at amusement, body small, but aggressive in stance. She was a mother and a grandmother, she could handle even the worst of them This was going to be a new lesson for them all. All the classes together with a new Professor. It was supposed to be fun.
When the students were to enter the clearing, the first thing they would see was more likely going to be her, but what should really catch their attention was the golden foal unicorn that was standing beside her. "Good Afternoon everyone!" Rois greeted them. "My name is Professor Murphy and I'll be your new Care of Magical Creatures teacher for the time being. I'm not sure how your previous professor conducted her classes, so I'm just going to tell you a few rules that I have." Rois shot a stern look at a couple of students who were snickering.
"There will be no talking unless there is a project and I allow you time to work on it. You are to wear proper attire while in this class for your own protection. You are to listen to everything that I say when it comes to handle the creatures. I don't want to have to worry about loss of limb." Rois smiled, her Maine accent was thick, but she figured they could understand her just fine.
"Now, this beautiful creature is called a foal. It's a female unicorn. Unicorns are the purest of creatures. They are what oose innocence. Often times, they are hunted for all the wrong reasons. Their horns can be found in some potions and their tail hair in wands. Their blood, however, can give longevitity. However, it is against Wizard's law to slay a Unicorn or use it's blood. Now, unfortunately, they are only really comfortable around the females, so I would like for the girls in the class to get in a line to pet the creatures. Boy, if you'd be so kind as to stand a bit back and take notes, that would be wonderful."
OOC: Some of you may be aware of where Kiva is during all this, but IC, your characters should have no information on that. Keep your posts at least a minimum of 2 paragraphs, 10 sentences each. Be creative and make sure you stay in character!
Subthreads: And the boys edge back... by Echo Elms with Matt and Josh Santoro, Josaih, Saul Pierce, Josiah, Lucas Smythe
Can It Get Any Better Than This? by Talitha Cumni
So many people in one place...I don't like this by Hyana Kamiya with Elly Eriksson, Hyana, Talitha Cumni
Ridiculous creatures. by Lily Collins with Eavan and Earl Valentine
*eyes wide* They are real?? (TAG: Professor Murphy) by Gwyneth with Professor Murphy, Oliver Abbott
What... the... heck by Paul (and some Cissy) Tarwater with Hannah Laurent, Paul
Unicorns! by Ebony with Irene Liddowe, Anonymous
Too...many...people... by Adam Brockert with Jaeven Dimitri [Pecari]
I hate this class I really do by Zack Dill with Guenter Heindrich, Kaleb Heindrich
*Goes Girlie* (Tag: Ben) by Bella Santoro with Ben Stafford, Bella, Ben
A lot of people... by Camren Christianson with Caedence, Camren
I don't want to be here. by Kaylie Brockert
CLASS CLOSED (nm) by Professor Murphy
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Lesson Two 1st - 5th Years
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Hyana Kamiya
April 24, 2007 6:18 PM
So many people in one place...I don't like this by Hyana Kamiya
Hyana was okay with her classes, truly she was. She got to meet Echo, someone new but not new to her. If that could even make sense. But as the small asian first year walked to CoMC class, the only thing she saw was people. Lots and lots of people. Not good. Not with her injuries. Not when Caedence could be lurking around, when she could still be mad.All of her instincts told her to run, just skip the class, it's just Care of Magical Creatures. She had turned around, with the intent to speed back to her commons. But she saw Talitha, who was being braver than she was. Hyana could laugh at herself. She was so pathetic. She just had to stand in the very back of the crowd. Professor K liked her, she wouldn't really mind. So Hyana turned back around, and, taking a deep breath, walked to the crowd. That's when she realized Professor K was gone.
Hyana could cry. She really could. Could anything get much worse? She watched the new professor nervously as she gave her speech. She seemed so strict...and scary. Not a bad kind of scary, not Amy Fox scary, but still scary. It turned out that they were going to work with a Unicorn filly. That made her smile for two reasons. One, she had read about them in so many books and had been waiting forever to see one, and Two: Caedence would be totally disgusted. Serves her right.
And of course they had to pet the Unicorn. Of course they had to do something that would require any type of use in the arm. Why not? Hyana again considered running, but couldn't as she was suddenly knocked down by someone just a little to excited to see the Unicorn. After a second or two of just sitting there looking like a moron, she stood up.
"S-sorry that I was in the way..." She whispered. "I didn't mean to be in your way." Hyana glanced at the ground. She just wanted to leave. She didn't want to be there...even if she got to see a Unicorn up close. She was so close to crying that her body was trembling. She just wanted to go to her commons, and hide. She didn't want to be there. And the thought that Caedence could be watching her reaction and getting mad about it made her feel even worse. She just couldn't do anything right.
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So many people in one place...I don't like this
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Elly Eriksson
April 25, 2007 1:17 PM
What can I do to help? by Elly Eriksson
Care of magical creatures again. Elly quite liked this class because she got to sit outdoors. The lessons were usually fun, too, and Professor K was, in Elly’s opinion, a great teacher. So Elly was pretty cheerful as she headed down to the lesson. She became a little confused, though, as she noticed that there were substantially more people there than usual. First, second and third… maybe fourth too? Or even fifth years? Elly wasn’t sure as she gently meandered her way to somewhere near the middle of the group, hoping to spot a friendly face.It wasn’t until the Professor started speaking that Elly looked up to discover it wasn’t Professor K as she had been expecting, but an older woman, called Professor Murphy, apparently. She didn’t like this new teacher all that much – she said no talking. That didn’t sound fun. Idly Elly wondered where their Deputy Head had gone. Consequently, when the Professor continued talking, Elly had already zoned out and completely missed everything else she had to say. So when the girls started moving forward and the boys headed t the back of the group, Elly blinked around confused for a moment. What?
Deciding to just go with the flow, Elly jostled forward, but stopped when she noticed Hyana on the floor. Heading over, she heard the younger girl mutter an apology. “Enjoy your trip?” Elly asked, grinning. But as she got to Hyana’s side she noticed the poor girl was trembling all over and her cheeks had gone all pink. Elly changed tack immediately, holding Hyana’s shoulders instead. “Hey, Hyana, what’s up?” Elly asked, her voice wrought with concern. “Is everything okay?” She sincerely hoped it wasn’t Caedence who’d caused the upset, because that was not a mess that Elly wanted to be a part of.
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What can I do to help?
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Hyana
April 25, 2007 6:05 PM
Not be violent...*looks at a certain person* by Hyana
Hyana felt a wave of relief pass through her when it was Elly who spoke to her, not someone else. At least she was safe. It wasn't someone scary like Amy Fox, mean like Caedence, or just plain hyperactive scary like Josiah or that Jae kid from Charms Club. It was nice, calmish, caring Elly.Of course, Elly was well on her way of being feared when she held Hyana's shoulders. The small girl cried out in pain, but tried to hold it in. She knew it wasn't Elly's fault her mother and Bryan hurt her. Elly didn't know. Hyana still had to force herself from pulling away from Elly and running for her life. It was just a little bit of pain, no big deal.
"Hey, Hyana, what’s up?" Elly asked her. Hyana stayed silent, quickly wiping the back of her hand across her eyes angrily. She couldn't cry now of all times. She didn't need to worry Elly. Then Elly asked her if everything was okay. Hyana wanted to scream: No everything's not okay! Nothing will ever be okay!
But she didn't. She looked up at Elly, looking really pathetic without meaning to, and whispered, "There's too many people...it's too crowded." And Caedence could be anywhere, waiting to finish me off... She added in her mind. Wait...Caedence! Elly would know what happened to Caedence over midterm!
"What happened to Caedence over midterm? Why does she have a band aid on her cheek?" Hyana blurted out suddenly. Blushing slightly, Hyana found her gaze focus back on the ground. "I'm just worried about her...that's all. Even if she did hit me..." She said the last sentence to herself, in a whisper. She wasn't sure if Elly heard that or not, all she wanted to know was that Caedence was okay.
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Not be violent...*looks at a certain person*
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Elly
April 26, 2007 12:34 PM
Fine by me. by Elly
Hyana whimpered and jolted at Elly’s contact, so she let go immediately. Was she hurt or just skittish? Elly couldn’t tell. All she knew was that Hyana didn’t look at all happy. “There’s too many people… it’s too crowded,” Hyana said in barely more than a whisper.Elly frowned. At least the scenario was familiar to her – she knew how Echo hated to be in crowds too, though he usually demonstrated more composure than Hyana was managing. “Er, okay,” she said. Elly’s first thought was to take Hyana to Echo and they could stand out of the way together. On the other hand, though, she wasn’t sure if Echo and Hyana really knew each other, and neither of them was particularly brilliant with strangers. Without another plan, though, Elly stood on tiptoe to look over the heads of the other students (which wasn’t so easy with the older students there, too) to see if she could locate Echo. Instead what she saw was the girls lining up to pet what Elly was pretty sure was a unicorn, judging by that pointy thing on its head. Okay, Plan B.
“Come on,” Elly said to Hyana, “let’s go pet the unicorn.” Well that was something she’d certainly never said before. Shielding Hyana with her arm, doing her best not to touch her, Elly steered them towards the back of the queue where there were far fewer people. Of course there was also the bonus that they were doing what they were told and partaking in a lesson, plus Elly imagined it probably wasn’t a bad experience to stroke a unicorn, and she could talk to Hyana without anyone jostling them.
“What happened to Caedence over midterm?” Hyana asked suddenly. Elly looked down at her and blinked. “I’m just worried about her… that’s all.” Hyana said, blushing. She mumbled something else, too, but Elly didn’t catch it.
As far as Elly had been able to deduce, Hyana and Caedence had had a … disagreement since returning from midterm. It seemed a little odd that Hyana would ask about Caedence’s midterm if she’d already seen and spoken to her. Then again, Caedence hadn’t been very forthcoming when she’d told Elly about her holiday, despite them being best friends. All in all, Elly decided that it was really up to Caedence to tell her business.
“She cut her cheek,” Elly said, shrugging. She didn’t know exactly how that had happened either, because Caedence hadn’t said explicitly, just that she had argued with her Dad. “She’s okay. I think she’s glad to be back is all,” Elly said. “How about you? How was your midterm?”
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Fine by me.
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Hyana
April 26, 2007 8:36 PM
Thanks^^ by Hyana
Hyana let out a shaking breath when Elly released her shoulders. She wasn't too sure if the left shoulder was dislocated, but she didn't want to go to Wolfe and find out. Elly led Hyana to the line, thankfully Elly was careful not to touch her. At least Elly was being careful. Hyana still felt guilty for making her worry though."Thanks Elly." Hyana smiled, probably for the first time since she came back to Sonora. "I'm actually looking forward to petting the unicorn. I've read a lot about them." Elly answered her question, somewhat, about what happened to Caedence, and then asked Hyana the question she knew would come up sometime. "How about you? How was your midterm?" Hyana considered lying to Elly, but she couldn't do that. She couldn't tell the truth either...
"W-well..." Hyana sighed. "My midterm was..." She forced herself to say the next word. "Wonderful. My mother has a new boyfriend, and I get to go to Japan over the summer to learn more about where my mother and her family grew up." Then the subject of midterm made her remember Elly's gift.
"I almost forgot!" She exclaimed. She pulled a set of sky blue and pink hair clips wrapped in sparkling wrapping paper. "I know that we've only known each other since Charms Club but...I got you this for Christmas." She held out the gift. "And how was your midterm?" she added. She might as well ask. It would be polite.
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Thanks^^
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Elly
April 27, 2007 10:28 AM
You're welcome. by Elly
Hyana’s midterm seemed to have gone okay. She said that in the summer she would be going to Japan with her mother.“My Dad went to Japan last year with work,” Elly said. Her father worked abroad a lot, doing something with railways but Elly had never really been quite sure what.
Elly wasn’t expecting Hyana to get her a Christmas present, and so was pleasantly surprised when the first years pulled a gift from somewhere on her person and handed it over.
“Oh, wow, thanks, Hyana,” she said. “I didn’t get you anything, you know,” she told her as she unwrapped the sparkly paper to reveal a set of hair clips. “And these are lovely, thank you.” Elly grinned at Hyana, still unsure whether or not she would appreciate physical contact. What was it with so many people around Sonora not liking to be touched?
“And how was your midterm?” Hyana asked.
“It was pretty good, yeah,” Elly said, slipping her new clips into her pocket. “Me and Echo stayed with Meredith – they’re in my year – and I went ice skating and to the cinema with some friends back home. My Dad was there for practically the whole holiday, too, which was nice. He’s not home much,” she said. “Summer’s going to be good, too; I’ve asked Caedence to stay over.” And since they were on the subject, “Are you and Caedence okay? I mean, I don’t mean to be nosy or anything, but I got the impression that maybe you two had fallen out or something. Just tell me to shut up if it’s none of my business,” she said, laughing.
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Elly
You're welcome.
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Hyana
May 01, 2007 6:29 PM
This is where I come up with a witty subject by Hyana
Hyana was somewhat curious when Elly mentioned her father going to Japan for work. She didn’t ask what he did though. She had learned not to pry into anyone else’s business, that was for sure.“You’re welcome Elly.” She said instead. “I didn’t expect a present anyway.” The only real present she had gotten for a while was that dress from Josiah. She secretly wondered if Elly got one as well. “I’m glad you like them.” Then Elly began to talk about her midterm. It turned out she hung out with Echo and Meredith. It sounded like Elly had a blast.
“Echo’s pretty fun, I met him in Astronomy.” Hyana commented. “And that’s really kind of you to invite Caedence over! I wish I could do that…she needs to get out and around more often.” Then Elly asked what Hyana expected. “Are you and Caedence okay? I mean, I don’t mean to be nosy or anything, but I got the impression that maybe you two had fallen out or something. Just tell me to shut up if it’s none of my business.”
“Oh, don’t worry about it. I was going to talk to you about it anyway.” Hyana gave a small smile. “She was looking for me in the labyrinth gardens, wanting to talk about something. I gave her a present and asked what happened to her cheek. She snapped at me, saying it wasn’t my business, never to pry into her life, don’t make friends because they can become worst enemies, having friends shows weakness. Then I got mad. I guess it was my own fault she hit me…” She trailed off, looking over someone else. This was getting kind of awkward.
“I don’t want you to think bad of Caede, it was my own fault.” She said to Elly, her voice somewhat begging. “I said something I shouldn’t have, I called her weak for not wanting friends or help, so please don’t get mad at her. She needs friends right now, not anger.”
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This is where I come up with a witty subject
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Elly
May 03, 2007 1:36 PM
And here's where I reply by Elly
Hyana said that she thought Caedence needed to get out more. Elly guessed she meant from her real home, not from Sonora, and she took that as a strong indication that Hyana knew a little bit at the very least about Caedence’s less than desirable family life. Elly was surprised further by Hyana’s affirmation that she was going to talk to her about Caedence, anyway. Elly didn’t really understand why, unless Caedence had told her they were friends. Either way, Elly listened quietly to what Hyana had to say.Once Hyana had finished talking, Elly stood chewing her lower lip for a short while, considering where to go next. “Well, it sounds as though you sort of set each other off,” she said. If Caedence had returned angry and upset from midterm and run straight into an unusually defiant Hyana then she could guess their encounter wasn’t especially pleasant. They only had themselves to blame, of course; Elly would certainly know better than to call Caedence weak, but she also knew much better than to hit another student. Ugh, she was beginning to feel like she was always stepping in the way of Caedence’s fights, and that certainly wasn’t her intention. She wanted to help Caedence, but not to interfere, that wasn’t right.
“I don’t think bad of either of you,” Elly said eventually, sighing. Then she smiled. “You’re a lovely person, Hyana,” she said, remembering from when they first met that Hyana’s confidence levels were pretty low, “and don’t you ever forget it. Just don’t wind Caedence up – it’s like inviting trouble,” she said, laughing a little.
They were still at the back of the line, and it was progressing slowly towards the front of the class and the unicorn, but all the girls in the first five years of the school made quite a long line between them. If Elly stood on tiptoe she could see the unicorn, but little Hyana had no chance yet. “So, er…” Elly began, trying to think of something to say that didn’t involve Caedence. “How do you like Sonora so far?” she asked. “You got a favourite subject yet?”
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And here's where I reply
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Talitha Cumni
May 06, 2007 12:28 AM
And here's where I butt in by Talitha Cumni
OOC: If you’d rather not include me in your thread, just ignore me. I was just tired of standing in line waiting for permission to come forward with no one to talk to.Talitha walked back from petting the unicorn on feet that didn’t seem to touch the ground. She only had a moment with the baby and left quite reluctantly. Its coat was so beautiful close up, all gleaming golden and so soft. Never in her life had she felt something that soft before. It was even softer than a baby chick’s fluff. The filly’s eyes were huge and so intelligent, as if it’d lived one hundred lives already. Talitha’s palm still tickled from where it lipped her with its whiskery baby mouth.
She walked back wondering if she should sit with the boys until the other girls had their turn but one glance at their angry, disappointed faces told her females certainly were not welcome at the moment. But she couldn’t just sit quietly and wait to be dismissed. She had way to much energy to blow off or she’d explode.
Looking down the very long line of girls, she spotted two that she’d started to become friends with in charms club. They were almost at the end of the que, so Talitha bounced over to say hi.
“Hyana! Elly!” Talitha waved as she got closer. “How are you? Wait ‘til you get up there. That little unicorn is adorable. I just wish we had more time with it. Oh you’re gonna love her! She’s so sweet!” Talitha took a moment to draw a breath and realized she sounded a bit like Jae. She laughed at herself. “Well, anyway…Hi!”
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And here's where I butt in
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Hyana
May 09, 2007 9:52 PM
Oooo, someone to come up with a new subject! by Hyana
OOC: I don't mind at all. I can see how you got bored.IC: Hyana uncomfortably watched Elly chew her lip. She felt like she somehow dissappointed this kind girl. That was something she really didn't want to do. Elly always made her feel better, and here she was, making Elly upset. How hopeless was she?!
“Well, it sounds as though you sort of set each other off,” Elly said. Hyana nodded, lowering her head. She really should have stayed calmer. Then Caedence wouldn't have gotten mad at her. Elly was wrong. It was all Hyana's fault. Then Elly sighed, saying that she didn't think badly of her or Caedence. Hyana looked up at Elly, giving the red head a small smile.
"Thanks..." She said quietly about Elly's comment about Hyana being a lovely person. "I kinda needed that." And she really owed Elly for taking the subject away from Caedence. "I do like Sonora. It's definatly my home. Favorite subject? Well..." Hyana was cut off when Talitha's voice cut through the crowd.
“Hyana! Elly!” Hyana turned towards the direction of Talitha's voice and waved back. It seemed that her movements were getting easier. Maybe most of her pain was imagined from fear. She made sure to keep her bruised wrist down though, no one needed to see that. It caused enough problems with Caedence. Talitha finally got up to them, all bouncy and excited. This really wasn't the same Talitha from Charms Club. Even Talitha was getting braver than Hyana.
"Hi Talitha." Hyana finally got herself to say in a happy voice. "I'm glad to see you. I got you something over midterm." Hyana dug through her bag, then pulled out a headband that she had woven some owl feathers into. She had a lot of free time over break. It was wrapped in a deep purple pattern. It seemed to fit Talitha.
"So how was your midterm?" Hyana asked Talitha. Just don't ask about mine. She begged in her head. Don't ask about mine.
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Oooo, someone to come up with a new subject!
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Elly
May 10, 2007 12:55 PM
Re: Oooo, someone to come up with a new subject! by Elly
OOC: What Hyana said. The more the merrier!BIC:
Hyana had barely started to reply when they were joined by Talitha. Judging by her unusual exuberance and delighted smile, Elly guessed that Talitha had already seen the unicorn. Of course the fact that she said so probably was a good indicator, too. If she was honest, Elly wasn’t all that fussed about the unicorn. She wasn’t especially fond of horses. The only charm the creature held was that for most of her life she had assumed unicorns didn’t really exist, so being able to stroke one was a bit of a strange reality. Hyana seemed quite excited by the prospect, though, and Talitha had obviously enjoyed petting the creature.
“Hey Talitha,” Elly said, greeting the other girl with big smile. Standing with the first years was making Elly feel even taller than usual, and rather old, which she didn’t like that much. She wondered if she should have walked down with Meredith then they could have stood together. While Hyana passed Talitha a present Elly tried to scan the crowd for Meredith, or maybe Caedence, but she wasn’t particularly successful. Despite being especially tall for her age, Elly was nonetheless shorter than a lot of the older students, so couldn’t see very far. It didn’t matter, though – Hyana and Talitha were both perfectly nice people and Elly certainly didn’t mind chatting with them.
She rejoined the girls’ conversation to hear Hyana ask Talitha about her midterm.
“Did you have a good time with your family?” Elly added.
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Re: Oooo, someone to come up with a new subject!
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Talitha
May 11, 2007 9:05 PM
Well...That's a deep subject by Talitha
“Oh, wow, thanks, Hyana.” Talitha was really surprised with her gift. With the exception of the girls in her house, especially Lila, so many blessings had come her way since she’d returned to Sonora from so many people. It was kind of overwhelming. She met Hyana’s eyes with her own dark ones, genuinely touched that she took the time to actually make someone she’d only just met something. Her finger touched the soft down of the feathers. “It’s really pretty.”She was shaken back to reality when the girls ask about her holiday. “It was great! I ate way too much and got so much stuff! Mother and Daddy must have really missed me. Then Daddy and I visited his sister’s family here in Arizona and I got more stuff and my cousins were so much fun!”
Talitha sobered a bit. “Something awesome happened too. I really want to tell you two all about it. You both are actually part of the whole long story.” She looked around at the students. “But it’s too crowded here. Maybe we can find some place quiet in the Gardens after supper and then I can tell you without so many ears.” Like Lila and Lutece.
Talitha really did want to confide in Elly and Hyana. After all, they helped draw her, how did Nana put it? Oh yeah! They helped to “draw her out of a nightmare of her own making.” Talitha owed them big time.
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Well...That's a deep subject
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Hyana
May 12, 2007 9:15 PM
Yeah, what else is deep? by Hyana
"Y-you're welcome." Hyana said, somewhat surprised. She didn't really expect Talitha to like her present, but then again, she was having luck with presents. Elly liked her present. Caedence liked her present. Wasn't that luck?It sounded like Talitha had a good midterm. And she wanted to talk to them about something else. That sounded interesting. It must've been something important if she didn't want anyone else to hear it. She was happy that Talitha wanted to confide in her and Elly. That was something she knew the girl needed. It was something Hyana needed too, but she wouldn't admit that out loud. The only person she had confided to truthfully was Caedence. She seemed to have similar problems.
"That sounds okay." Hyana agreed, not really paying attention to what she was agreeing to. She peered over the shoulders of the people in front of her, and for a second thought she saw the unicorn's horn. "I think we're getting closer..." She said quietly. Hyana glanced over at the boys. It was too bad that they didn't get to pet the unicorn...
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Yeah, what else is deep?
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Talitha
May 14, 2007 12:28 AM
Oceans are deep. And the river is wide... by Talitha
Talitha frowned a little, confused. Hyana seemed a million miles away. Did she just interrupt a serious conversation between her new friends? Then Hyana seemed relieved that Talitha liked her present. What did she expect, to get yelled at or something? Honestly, it could have been the most hideous thing in the world and she still would have appreciated the effort Hyana had put into it. The fact she cared enough to make it was gift enough.At least Hyana had agreed to meet and talk. Mother said that one step towards growing up was to trust someone enough to confide in them. The only people she really ever trusted with special secrets was Daddy and Mother. Well, and Nana, of course. Nana was a natural legilimens and so you just didn’t lie around Nana. She had many friends back home, but it was just hard to confide in someone about things relating to her handicap. After all, hyperactive accidental magic was the Wizarding equivalent to bed wetting among muggle children.
Something deep inside told her that she could probably tell these two anything with out fear of being teased or looked down on. Besides, Elly and Hyana had offered her friendship during what could have been the darkest moment of her and helped her reach the turning point back to the light. They’d earned the right to be trusted.
Yet, Hyana seemed so distracted. She looked every where but at Talitha. Maybe there was something Talitha could do to help her to repay her kindness. The line began to move a bit faster. Soon it would be Elly and Hyana’s turn to see the baby up close. She wished she could go up once more.
“Okay, is it a date then? Where should we meet?”\n
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Oceans are deep. And the river is wide...
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Elly
May 14, 2007 4:03 PM
And the mountains are high? by Elly
It sounded like Talitha had a fantastic midterm, too, like Elly did. Hyana didn’t seem so thrilled though. Elly wondered why. Maybe her mind was just elsewhere. Shrugging it off, Elly looked quizzically at Talitha as she explained that she had something to tell them. She felt touched that the younger girl wanted to confide in her, especially as they really hadn’t known each other all that long.Talitha suggested they meet somewhere quiet in the gardens after dinner that evening. “We could meet at my swing, if you like,” Elly said. Then she realised that she hadn’t told Talitha or Hyana about her swing at all, let alone where it was. “Or I could meet you both in the Cascade Hall after we’ve eaten and show you the way,” she adjusted, grinning.
“I think we’re getting closer,” Hyana said.
Elly peered over their heads again, and was surprised to find very few people between them and the creature. “Yeah, nearly there,” she said, smiling at Hyana. She guessed Hyana was looking forward to seeing the unicorn, and she had earned it, having stood in the queue for so long. “Not long now,” she added, mostly just for something else to say.
She saw Hyana looking over at where the boys had formed their separated little huddles. Elly saw the Santoros with Echo and Saul, and Josiah was with them too, and some other kid Elly didn’t know. That looked like a fun group – for a short moment Elly wished she could go chat with them rather than having stood in line forever just to see a baby unicorn. But then it was a baby unicorn, and how many other chances was she going to get?
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And the mountains are high?
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Hyana
May 14, 2007 10:28 PM
A valley isn't low enough by Hyana
Hyana let the two girls make the plans. She was more comfortable that way. It was just natural for her to let people steer her this way and that. Sometimes she even let people push her around. Okay, all the time. She was just happy to be noticed. Elly mentioned meeting at her swing, and Hyana was about to intergect, saying she had no idea where that was, when Elly changed her mind and decided to meet in the Cascade Hall."Yeah..." Hyana agreed. "Meet in the Cascade Hall. That sounds good." She smiled at the two. She was much quieter than she was at Charms Club. She couldn't help it though. There were just too many people. It wasn't natural! Hyana missed Professor K. This new professor was just crazy. She glanced around again, and spotted Jae.
The poor guy... She thought sadly. Almost everyone knew Jae loved horses. He probably was miserable right now. Elly said something, and Hyana turned her gaze back to her friends. "Huh?" She said numbly. It took her a moment to process what Elly said, then a smile came across her face. "Good. I kinda want to get out of this line." She laughed. "There's just too many people." At least she wasn't shaking this time. That was an improvement.
"So...when do you think Professor K will be back?" She asked quietly. "I hope the sub isn't permanate. I mean...poor Jae." She stuck her bottom lip out a little. "And Josiah probably wanted to see the unicorn too. Or something like that." Then a smile spread across her face at her next thought. "Of course, we all must feel sorry for Caede." She said with a laugh. "I don't think she's enjoying this very much."
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A valley isn't low enough
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Talitha
May 17, 2007 12:38 AM
Find wings and fly out of the valley by Talitha
OOC: I know... After this class closes, let's tag Jae and tackle him with a group hug, that'll cheer him up! BIC:Talitha was relieved. Both of the girls sounded like they wanted to talk. She was little afraid that they didn’t want to bother.
The sun was really getting hot. She wondered absently how mad her dad would be if she cut her hair really, really short. Even with the weather charms, the Arizona sun could be brutal. She found herself longing for the shade of the old growth forest that her community called home.
When Hyana expressed sympathy for Jae, Talitha had to agree. The poor guy looked like he could just cry. She was sure that of all the boys, the baby unicorn wouldn’t mind Jae one little bit. Hyper as he was, he had a kind and gentle heart. Talitha touched her medicine bag. Not knowing how sensitive the baby was to the spirit world, she made the predatory Fox and Owl stay by her and sent Squirrel off to see its favorite person next to her.
Squirrel carried the magic of faith, preparation for the future and the sense of fun and play. Squirrel scampered to Jae and climbed to his shoulder, immediately it began to play with his diamond stud and blonde dreadlocks. Talitha smiled absently. Jae may not be able to feel or see Squirrel, but he could still be blessed by Squirrel’s medicine.
Talitha startled herself from her thoughts when Elly’s words finally sunk in. Her swing? How fun!
“You have a swing…here?” Talitha smiled at Elly, her eyes danced at the idea of flying without those scary brooms.
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Find wings and fly out of the valley
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Elly
May 18, 2007 4:58 PM
Fly? by Elly
OOC: Sorry guys I don't have time to reply before I go away, and I think the lesson will have finished by the time I get back. I'll post a thread meeting up with you to go to the swing when I come back, if you like. In the mean time you girls could go tackle Jae...
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Fly?
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