5 Mar 2018, 18:41
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
The peaceful scenery and blissful breezes were almost enough to bring the Ravenclaw out of her screaming mind, almost. Elvira held a thumb up to her lips and gently nibbled at the nail, her free hand holding her shoes and socks to allow her bare feet enjoy the feeling of the soft grass beneath her. With brows drawn together, she let her anxious and self-deprecating thoughts swarm her mind and taint her joyful attitude. She scolded herself for even thinking she needed to talk to someone for help, there were so many others out there who are going through much worse than she is.
She took her friend, Lisabetta, for example. Lisa's family is constantly trying to control her, shape her into what they want her to be, not who she should be. She deserves all the help and light in the world.
Elvira let out a groan of frustration and dropped her shoes as she came to a halt, her hands quickly lifting to cover her tear-filled eyes. Teeth dug into her bottom lip to silence the pitiful sob she wanted so desperately to let out. Only a few short moments had passed before she wiped the tears from her eyes and 'toughened up'. She couldn't afford anyone seeing her breaking down, now could she? It wasn't too big of a deal, what she was going through, so why should she feel like she needed to cry?
Settling down onto the ground, Elvira brought her knees to her chest and she stared out into the gentle, lapping waves of the lake. She needed to get back to the castle to finish up her duties, she knew that, but she couldn't face all the students and brave a smile for too long if they asked how her day was.
Her mind continued to fight its battle as she restlessly fidgeted in her spot beside the lake, her toes barely touching the cool water each time it licked at the shore. Everything was peaceful and quiet - Everything but her mind which raged on like a war between good and bad. She couldn't go to anyone for help, she didn't deserve the help.
At least, that's what she always thought.
She took her friend, Lisabetta, for example. Lisa's family is constantly trying to control her, shape her into what they want her to be, not who she should be. She deserves all the help and light in the world.
Elvira let out a groan of frustration and dropped her shoes as she came to a halt, her hands quickly lifting to cover her tear-filled eyes. Teeth dug into her bottom lip to silence the pitiful sob she wanted so desperately to let out. Only a few short moments had passed before she wiped the tears from her eyes and 'toughened up'. She couldn't afford anyone seeing her breaking down, now could she? It wasn't too big of a deal, what she was going through, so why should she feel like she needed to cry?
Settling down onto the ground, Elvira brought her knees to her chest and she stared out into the gentle, lapping waves of the lake. She needed to get back to the castle to finish up her duties, she knew that, but she couldn't face all the students and brave a smile for too long if they asked how her day was.
Her mind continued to fight its battle as she restlessly fidgeted in her spot beside the lake, her toes barely touching the cool water each time it licked at the shore. Everything was peaceful and quiet - Everything but her mind which raged on like a war between good and bad. She couldn't go to anyone for help, she didn't deserve the help.
At least, that's what she always thought.
7 Mar 2018, 05:44
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
Victoria winced as the sun hit her eyes as she walked out of the castle for the first time in a couple days. That dungeon is nice, but boy it is so much better to be outside. She took a minute to stretch and let her eyes adjust as she enjoyed the breeze on her skin and in her hair. She smiled to herself and immediately started walking towards the lake, drawn to the water as always. Yet, no matter how much she tried her mind kept wandering back to her classes and homework; she still had transfiguration homework left to do, but there's no way she could stand one more minute cooped up inside. Now's my chance to forget all that and relax.
It was a short walk to the lake, but she made sure to take her time and enjoy herself as she slowly became further surrounded by nature. The Hogwarts grounds were beautiful and the lake itself only added to the scenery. Once she got closer to the lake, Victoria thought she heard a noise but couldn't quite make it out. Almost unconsciously she followed where she thought the noise had come from as she walked closer to the water. She started humming to herself quietly until she came across another student, Ravenclaw based on their robes, and they didn't seem very happy.
Should I leave? She asked herself, not sure if it was kinder to ask what was wrong or to back away slowly. She took a deep breath and decided it was worth the risk, if she doesn't want me here I'll just leave. No harm done. Victoria took a step closer to the girl, but still remained several feet away from the fidgeting stranger, hoping not to startle her. "Hey, are you alright?"
It was a short walk to the lake, but she made sure to take her time and enjoy herself as she slowly became further surrounded by nature. The Hogwarts grounds were beautiful and the lake itself only added to the scenery. Once she got closer to the lake, Victoria thought she heard a noise but couldn't quite make it out. Almost unconsciously she followed where she thought the noise had come from as she walked closer to the water. She started humming to herself quietly until she came across another student, Ravenclaw based on their robes, and they didn't seem very happy.
Should I leave? She asked herself, not sure if it was kinder to ask what was wrong or to back away slowly. She took a deep breath and decided it was worth the risk, if she doesn't want me here I'll just leave. No harm done. Victoria took a step closer to the girl, but still remained several feet away from the fidgeting stranger, hoping not to startle her. "Hey, are you alright?"
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9 Mar 2018, 02:53
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
Startled at the sudden voice, Elvira let out a soft 'yip' of surprise. If she hadn't been careful she could have very well leaped forward out of shock and into the water. She felt her cheeks begin to burn with embarrassment as she turned towards the source of the voice, her nose a bit red but other than that there were no signs of her crying. Once she noticed it wasn't a monster or something that could harm her, she felt herself puff out a breath of air she didn't know she was holding. Eventually, a smile crept itself on her face as she tried to keep her laughter to a minimum. She just knows she must've looked like an idiot.
"I didn't expect anyone else to come down here, you gave me quite the scare!" She rose to her feet and wiped any grass or dirt off her skirt and robes. As she lifted her gaze, she took note of the fact that the newcomer was a Slytherin. "I'm sorry, what did you ask?"
She smiled warmly and hid her fidgeting hands behind her back, though she would occasionally bite her lip to keep her shaky breath quiet. She couldn't let anyone know that she was crying, now could she? What would they think? She couldn't even begin to imagine the humiliation she would face if they all found out her outgoing nature was a facade.
"I didn't expect anyone else to come down here, you gave me quite the scare!" She rose to her feet and wiped any grass or dirt off her skirt and robes. As she lifted her gaze, she took note of the fact that the newcomer was a Slytherin. "I'm sorry, what did you ask?"
She smiled warmly and hid her fidgeting hands behind her back, though she would occasionally bite her lip to keep her shaky breath quiet. She couldn't let anyone know that she was crying, now could she? What would they think? She couldn't even begin to imagine the humiliation she would face if they all found out her outgoing nature was a facade.
9 Mar 2018, 12:53
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
In the distance a small black figure would approach. It would come closer and closer in a steady and stable rythm, ever so slowly coming closer. Eventually it would stop at a neaby hill before seeing the small gatherin and coming closer.
Alex was just excercising and runnning in an attempt to keep fit as he did every morning and evening. Today he was running the great lake before going to do a series of situps. He then saw 2 people in the distance and went to see what was goin on. As Alex came closer if either were looking they would start to notice his features like blonde hair or his rather tall length for his age. Furthermore they would notice he was wearing some black jogging clothing with white stripes through it. It seemed to be of quite a flexible material and seemed to be of quite a good quality, the same would go with his shoes which were made for jogging in outdoor areas.
He would then approach the small group with a good-natured smile and would after reaching the location with a small sound of feet and after regaining his breath would say in a slightly out-of-breath voice would ask "What are you two ladies diong here on this fine day" he would say as an introduction. Doing his best not to shock either of them.
As he analyzed both girls he would note their mannerisms and their physical state at the moment. As such he would notice the physical signs Elvira was exhibiting indicating that she had been crying quite recently. From her mannerisms she seemed to be a pureblood so it could possibly be some parental abuse, repressions of emotions or someting completely irrelevant to her blood status. He would also quickly see in her eyes that were still quite wet that she was still sad emotionally and was putting up a faqade. One learnt to see those things if you were a Slytherin
Alex was just excercising and runnning in an attempt to keep fit as he did every morning and evening. Today he was running the great lake before going to do a series of situps. He then saw 2 people in the distance and went to see what was goin on. As Alex came closer if either were looking they would start to notice his features like blonde hair or his rather tall length for his age. Furthermore they would notice he was wearing some black jogging clothing with white stripes through it. It seemed to be of quite a flexible material and seemed to be of quite a good quality, the same would go with his shoes which were made for jogging in outdoor areas.
He would then approach the small group with a good-natured smile and would after reaching the location with a small sound of feet and after regaining his breath would say in a slightly out-of-breath voice would ask "What are you two ladies diong here on this fine day" he would say as an introduction. Doing his best not to shock either of them.
As he analyzed both girls he would note their mannerisms and their physical state at the moment. As such he would notice the physical signs Elvira was exhibiting indicating that she had been crying quite recently. From her mannerisms she seemed to be a pureblood so it could possibly be some parental abuse, repressions of emotions or someting completely irrelevant to her blood status. He would also quickly see in her eyes that were still quite wet that she was still sad emotionally and was putting up a faqade. One learnt to see those things if you were a Slytherin
Memory is all we are. Moments and feelings, captured in amber, strung on filaments of reason. Take a man’s memories and you take all of him. Chip away a memory at a time and you destroy him as surely as if you hammered nail after nail through his skull
10 Mar 2018, 01:03
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
Elvira turned her hazel-green gaze from one Slytherin to the other, her head tilting in confusion about the coincidence. Did she stumble upon a location that the House was going to meet up at? Or was it just sheer fate? As the male had approached, she took in his appearance and silently admired his blue-green eyes. She always found that color appealing to look at.
Feeling slightly self-conscious underneath his intense gaze, however, she pulled her robes closer to her body and smiled quickly, though it didn't reach her eyes.
"I just came here to enjoy the weather, nothing too special." Her voice was soft and fragile as if she was almost afraid to break the short silence that fell over the group at the new arrival. "What about you? Just going for a jog, Mr...?" She trailed off, leaving an opportunity for the newcomer to announce his name if he deemed it necessary.
She could feel herself begin to fidget once more, anxiety pooling in her stomach faster than she could even register that the sky was blue. What if these two could tell she had been crying, what would happen then? A million thoughts raced through her mind as they did before and she quickly cast her gaze down to the ground, her shoulders unevenly rising and falling with each shaky breath she tried to keep quiet.
Feeling slightly self-conscious underneath his intense gaze, however, she pulled her robes closer to her body and smiled quickly, though it didn't reach her eyes.
"I just came here to enjoy the weather, nothing too special." Her voice was soft and fragile as if she was almost afraid to break the short silence that fell over the group at the new arrival. "What about you? Just going for a jog, Mr...?" She trailed off, leaving an opportunity for the newcomer to announce his name if he deemed it necessary.
She could feel herself begin to fidget once more, anxiety pooling in her stomach faster than she could even register that the sky was blue. What if these two could tell she had been crying, what would happen then? A million thoughts raced through her mind as they did before and she quickly cast her gaze down to the ground, her shoulders unevenly rising and falling with each shaky breath she tried to keep quiet.
12 Mar 2018, 12:54
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
"Mr. Varellion, Alexander Varellion" Alex would say in a warm and courteous manner. Alex noticed even more of the signs that the girl had been crying and wondered what he should do. she probaply did not want to really talk about it but it would be good of him to help her. Maybe he could indirectly ask how she was feeling
"How do you like your classes and Hogwarts overall miss........ ?" Alex says with a drawn out silence emphasising the question. As he continued his observations he also noticed the girl was either quite ashamed of herself for something or simply nervous, both were viable options at this moment. Alex would also ponder if he should tell that he knew that she was lying but quickly dismissed that option. That would simply be rude and only serve to shock the girl further for now it was simply the best to wait. Whilst he was witing for Elvira to answer him he quickly got an granola bar out of his jacket and took a bite out of it and after finishing about half of it would ask Elvira. "Do you also want some of this ? Food is quite good if you need more energy"
This was of course true and he knew that if she had been crying she would also be quite tired and food would as such probaply also be nice for her.
"How do you like your classes and Hogwarts overall miss........ ?" Alex says with a drawn out silence emphasising the question. As he continued his observations he also noticed the girl was either quite ashamed of herself for something or simply nervous, both were viable options at this moment. Alex would also ponder if he should tell that he knew that she was lying but quickly dismissed that option. That would simply be rude and only serve to shock the girl further for now it was simply the best to wait. Whilst he was witing for Elvira to answer him he quickly got an granola bar out of his jacket and took a bite out of it and after finishing about half of it would ask Elvira. "Do you also want some of this ? Food is quite good if you need more energy"
This was of course true and he knew that if she had been crying she would also be quite tired and food would as such probaply also be nice for her.
Memory is all we are. Moments and feelings, captured in amber, strung on filaments of reason. Take a man’s memories and you take all of him. Chip away a memory at a time and you destroy him as surely as if you hammered nail after nail through his skull
12 Mar 2018, 14:34
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
Victoria watched the other girl's reaction and immediately felt guilty. "Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," she took a step closer to the girl and tried to smile reassuringly. "I shouldn't have sneaked up on you like that," she apologized again and was about to repeat her original question, about to ask if the girl was alright before she heard someone else approaching. She turned and saw a tall, blonde guy that she recognized vaguely from her house approaching the two of them.
Victoria just continued to watch as the newcomer interacted with the Ravenclaw. She stayed rather quite, but noticed the Ravenclaw looked away, looking to be becoming more uncomfortable by the moment. Not sure if the other girl was wanting to continue talking with Alex, she figured she offer her a reprieve and try to capture the boy's attentions. "Do you always run by the lake, Alexander?" she asked casually. "It's such a beautiful view, I absolutely love the lake. It's probably one of my favourite things here at Hogwarts," she smiled warmly as she glanced out at the water before looking back to Alex. "How are you adjusting to life here at Hogwarts?" she added, trying to keep a light conversation going.
Victoria just continued to watch as the newcomer interacted with the Ravenclaw. She stayed rather quite, but noticed the Ravenclaw looked away, looking to be becoming more uncomfortable by the moment. Not sure if the other girl was wanting to continue talking with Alex, she figured she offer her a reprieve and try to capture the boy's attentions. "Do you always run by the lake, Alexander?" she asked casually. "It's such a beautiful view, I absolutely love the lake. It's probably one of my favourite things here at Hogwarts," she smiled warmly as she glanced out at the water before looking back to Alex. "How are you adjusting to life here at Hogwarts?" she added, trying to keep a light conversation going.
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14 Mar 2018, 11:25
Troubled Minds and Calm Waves
Alex would look towards Victoria and would recognise her vaguely form Slytherin house and would say half as a statement and half as a question "and you are Victoria right ?"
As she asked if he often went around the lake he nodded affirmatively"I do, every morning before breakfast and after all the lessons are finished I go to do a bit of excercise around the lake or the grounds. It is quite good for the mind too you know. " He would also nod at what Victoria said about the view around the lake and he says a little dozed of as if he was thinking to himself at the same time, reflecting upon her words "Indeed the view from outside is marvelous, the grounds hold many intersting creatures and it has amazing views of the castle or just the general area. Doing excercises around here really gives some enjoyment It is good to hear that others enjoy the view from here as much as I do."
He would then send a smile in Victoria's direction as she further asked about how he was adjusting to Hogwarts "It is weird adjusting to a whole new world as well as making new friends but I am doing alright I guess, though I am still looking to make more friends." Alexander said the last part cassually, implying that she could be friends with him if she wanted but putting it also in a way that it did not fore her to try and be friends with him.
He would then send another warm smile at her and would counter her own questions. "And I could ask you the same thing, how are you adjusting to Hogwarts ? Is it rather different from your original home and how are you doing in the friends or aquintances department ?"
As she asked if he often went around the lake he nodded affirmatively"I do, every morning before breakfast and after all the lessons are finished I go to do a bit of excercise around the lake or the grounds. It is quite good for the mind too you know. " He would also nod at what Victoria said about the view around the lake and he says a little dozed of as if he was thinking to himself at the same time, reflecting upon her words "Indeed the view from outside is marvelous, the grounds hold many intersting creatures and it has amazing views of the castle or just the general area. Doing excercises around here really gives some enjoyment It is good to hear that others enjoy the view from here as much as I do."
He would then send a smile in Victoria's direction as she further asked about how he was adjusting to Hogwarts "It is weird adjusting to a whole new world as well as making new friends but I am doing alright I guess, though I am still looking to make more friends." Alexander said the last part cassually, implying that she could be friends with him if she wanted but putting it also in a way that it did not fore her to try and be friends with him.
He would then send another warm smile at her and would counter her own questions. "And I could ask you the same thing, how are you adjusting to Hogwarts ? Is it rather different from your original home and how are you doing in the friends or aquintances department ?"
Memory is all we are. Moments and feelings, captured in amber, strung on filaments of reason. Take a man’s memories and you take all of him. Chip away a memory at a time and you destroy him as surely as if you hammered nail after nail through his skull