11 Nov 2022, 04:57
A Train-y Day
"Thank you." Daphne said, finally finishing up with her bags. She was relieved that she could stay with them, she honestly didn't believe that she could bare being on the train alone for all these hours. Her cheeks remained a light shade of red, this time embarrassed that she had assumed they knew what those creatures were. Hogwarts was a diverse school. Daphne had no problems with Muggleborns, she didn't judge and nobody else should either, after all it wasn't like you could choose your family or blood status anyway. "Yes! That's exactly right, Wren! They make great pets, although it's important to hide or conceal them so nonwizards don't see them." She leaned back in the seat, continuing to smile. "I'd be more than happy to ask any questions you have about the wizarding world! I mean, I'm not a licensed expert but until we arrive at Hogwarts it'd have to do, hehe." Daphne laughed, not wanting them to feel bad about being new to the world. "And my father basically hangs out with dragons for a living! He goes all around the world, researching and bonding and raising them!" She exclaimed proudly and then reminded herself it may not be right to 'boast' about her wizard father. "And my mother's a lawyer! Still cool! What about you guys? Being muggleborn don't mean you can't come from cool families or do cool things!" She gave them a playful smirk. "Who knows, I may be talking to future celebrities. Including Ginger Ale."
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11 Nov 2022, 06:18
A Train-y Day
saskia, ciel [pronounced seel]
she/her/hers
wc: 280
@Wren Drewitt @Daphne Sapphirus
Listening to Wren's description of hippogriffs, Ciel enthusiastically nodded. They were like horses? Her interest was already piqued! Oh, what if you could put a saddle on them and ride them like you did a horse? Was there a sport like that? She was just brimming with questions! Though, if they were dangerous... ah well- Ciel's been kicked by a thousand horses and nearly trampled, she would be fine!
"I think your dad and my pops would get along," she addressed Daphne. "He's a farmer. We live on a farm in like the corner of Windsor and he takes care of all the animals and stuff. Oh! Before he used to be a real professional farmer, he used to be a professional horse-rider. I'm gonna be like him once I'm done with school, y'know?"
Just thinking of the things her dad had done made Ciel so energetic. If her pop could get through anything and be a real cowboy, then she could too. Even if her most difficult task today was just overcoming the anxiety of getting to Hogwarts.
When Daphne mentioned Ginger Ale, the rat perked his head up and started looking around. Ciel giggled and kissed his little head. "Honestly, Ginger could be a good internet persona. You know like those cat and dog accounts on social media? When I get home for Christmas, I should start one for him!" Ah, but did Daphne even use the internet? Or social media? Did wizards even use the internet...?
"Daphne, you said we could ask any question, right? Do wizards use the internet? Or is there some kind of wizard-wifi thing?"
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11 Nov 2022, 07:40
A Train-y Day
To say he was happy about what he said being right would be an understatement. He hadn’t just made a complete fool of himself which was an achievement in his book. He listened somewhat eagerly to any information Daphne had to give on the magical world, a whole new world meant lots to learn about. A number of questions attracted raced through his head, how many types of dragons were there, how many types of magical animals were there or even plants? There were far too many things he could ask about and unfortunately Wren was far too indecisive and also didn’t think there was enough time for them to be answered. Plus, he also felt bad about bombarding someone he just met with the number of questions he had.
Lost in thought, somehow he was able to pick up bits and pieces of what the two girls were talking about. Like usual, he felt unsure how to add to the conversation and what to even say. Daphne and Ciel’s parents and lives seemed so interesting and cool, especially in comparison to his family and life. He loved his dad but there really wasn’t anything of note or interest that he could say, his dad was just a baker at a small bakery that most people barely knew about nothing exciting like working with dragons or being a professional anything. He fidgeted with his sweater deciding it would probably be best if he just listened instead of talking.
He agreed with Ciel about starting a social media for Ginger Ale, Ginger was a very cute rat after all. Of course, the question Ciel asked next did pique his interest. He had been so focused on the world of magic and all the new things in it that he hadn’t stopped to think about those he had been a part of that world their whole lives. Did muggles have things that wizards didn’t? How did early education and even jobs work? Did wizards drive cars or did they ride on the stereotypical broom? There were so many more questions, Wren’s head hurt just thinking about it, getting lost in his own thoughts once more.
@Ciel Saskia, @Daphne Sapphirus
Lost in thought, somehow he was able to pick up bits and pieces of what the two girls were talking about. Like usual, he felt unsure how to add to the conversation and what to even say. Daphne and Ciel’s parents and lives seemed so interesting and cool, especially in comparison to his family and life. He loved his dad but there really wasn’t anything of note or interest that he could say, his dad was just a baker at a small bakery that most people barely knew about nothing exciting like working with dragons or being a professional anything. He fidgeted with his sweater deciding it would probably be best if he just listened instead of talking.
He agreed with Ciel about starting a social media for Ginger Ale, Ginger was a very cute rat after all. Of course, the question Ciel asked next did pique his interest. He had been so focused on the world of magic and all the new things in it that he hadn’t stopped to think about those he had been a part of that world their whole lives. Did muggles have things that wizards didn’t? How did early education and even jobs work? Did wizards drive cars or did they ride on the stereotypical broom? There were so many more questions, Wren’s head hurt just thinking about it, getting lost in his own thoughts once more.
@Ciel Saskia, @Daphne Sapphirus
13 Nov 2022, 06:10
A Train-y Day
Hearing that Ciel also was from Windsor made her even more happier. While her family's manor was very big, and each home on the block surrounded by trees (which didn't make interacting with neighbors easy), she was glad to know someone else who lived there. While living in a big house could be pretty fun, it did get tiring having pretty much everything. She always preferred going in the woods and exploring which contributed to her passion for nature. "Oh my goodness, I'm from Windsor too! They'd definitely get along, even though he's not home a lot he pretty much loves anyone who shares a real passion for animals." She didn't want to boast, so she didn't mention how she practically lived in a mansion.
Daphne wasn't a pureblood, in reality she was a Part-Veela, which was something she didn't wish to tell anyone as of now. She was less worried about being discriminated against and more worried about being given some sort of special treatment. She didn't like the aura she gave out and didn't see it as right considering she couldn't control it. Her father was a pureblood so she usually just claimed to be that... "Well, my father does struggle with it since he has no real need of it with his job but because of where we live, the rest of my family knows how. Not all wizarding families use it though, don't tell anyone this but I've seen some get pretty...impatient. Casting spells on devices to make Wi-Fi speed up or listen to commands doesn't work, and most purebloods get tired of it after awhile. Even if they have access, they find magic more...easier. My mother is more experienced along with my brothers, but I admittedly don't really know how. My brothers use it to talk with their friends and my mother uses it for her job. I watch movies and stuff when it's raining outside but besides texting or looking up species.." She rubbed the back of her neck, "I don't really understand all of it."
Noticing that Wren wasn't speaking, she turned to him, wanting to get his input. "What about you, Wren? I think you can definitely be an...Internet persona? That's what it's called, right? I love the white streak you have in your hair. It's not dyed, right? I imagine not many people have it. Oh! It reminds me of that princess..um...Anna from that movie, Frozen-I think? I don't really remember the plot but you could be royalty! Who knows maybe only the righteous or purest of hear are born with it? It has a nice ring to it too-Prince Wren the great one!" She exclaimed.
Mentioning : @Ciel Saskia, @Wren Drewitt
Interacting with : @Ciel Saskia, @Wren Drewitt
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21 Nov 2022, 23:29
A Train-y Day
saskia, ciel [pronounced seel]
she/her/hers
wc: 260
@Daphne Sapphirus @Wren Drewitt
Wow, nothing was cooler than knowing someone who lived in the same area as you! Though Ciel lived in a smaller and more cut-off part of Windsor, it wouldn't be too long of a drive if she ever wanted to visit Daphne. It'd be much shorter than the drive to the train station, that was for sure.
"If you ever need someone to teach you more about technology, I could ask my brothers for help! One of my older brothers is really good with tech stuff. His name is Will."
When Daphne started talking to Wren, Ciel couldn't help but agree with what she was saying. He definitely looked like he could have some kind of social media. People with cool features became models and stuff, right? Being a model sounds so tiring though, having to constantly wear clothes and walk on runways.
"I agree, but if Wren is a prince, then what does that make us?" she asked the two of them. What kind of role would Ciel be able to fill? Maybe she should've brushed up on her royalty terminology. Did wizards ever become kings and queens? Could you use magic or potions to make people want you to become their ruler? That sounded really interesting!
"Ooh, I could be Royal Guard for Prince Wren!" Ciel knew that was something she'd be good at. After all, she was really strong and really good at evading stuff. She would make a good guard, but what role would suit Daphne?
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22 Nov 2022, 12:00
A Train-y Day
Wren messed with the sleeve of his sweater for a while as he listened to the two girls talk to each other, that was until he heard Daphne say his name. His attention returned to the conversation as he listened to what Daphne had to say and nodded slightly when she asked about the white streak in his hair and on it not being dyed. His hand subconsciously went up to his hair where the white streak was, but he quickly lowered it. Wren wasn’t used to people thinking his white streak was interesting or cool, in fact, it had almost always been the reason why he was bullied back home, it was kinda weird for somewhat to have a positive reaction. One thing was for sure though, he definitely wasn’t too sure about the whole internet persona thing to be fair, or the idea of being a prince.
That’s when Ciel joined the conversation, jumping on the idea of being a guard. “I uh… don’t think I would be a very good Internet persona or prince to be fair. There’s not really anything interesting about me and that sounds like it would uh… be a lot." He had never been very outgoing and cameras or crowds of people had always made him uncomfortable so both ideas probably wouldn’t work. Especially since most Internet persona’s and any type of royalty had to deal with tons and tons of people. Being an internet persona would also require him to be entertaining while being royalty would require him to be good at leading people and he knew for sure that neither of those things were things that he was good at.
“I uh… guess you could be a good guard though Ciel or maybe a knight, you um… look kinda strong,” he said this with the intent of being nice, but after saying it wasn’t exactly sure if it came off that way. There wasn’t a lot he could do now though of course. It was true though, he thought her being a guard would be a good fit. She looked like she would be rather strong plus, she had mentioned her dad worked on a farm and specifically with horses. That probably meant she had also interacted with them, and what was a knight without a horse after all?
@Ciel Saskia, @Daphne Sapphirus
That’s when Ciel joined the conversation, jumping on the idea of being a guard. “I uh… don’t think I would be a very good Internet persona or prince to be fair. There’s not really anything interesting about me and that sounds like it would uh… be a lot." He had never been very outgoing and cameras or crowds of people had always made him uncomfortable so both ideas probably wouldn’t work. Especially since most Internet persona’s and any type of royalty had to deal with tons and tons of people. Being an internet persona would also require him to be entertaining while being royalty would require him to be good at leading people and he knew for sure that neither of those things were things that he was good at.
“I uh… guess you could be a good guard though Ciel or maybe a knight, you um… look kinda strong,” he said this with the intent of being nice, but after saying it wasn’t exactly sure if it came off that way. There wasn’t a lot he could do now though of course. It was true though, he thought her being a guard would be a good fit. She looked like she would be rather strong plus, she had mentioned her dad worked on a farm and specifically with horses. That probably meant she had also interacted with them, and what was a knight without a horse after all?
@Ciel Saskia, @Daphne Sapphirus
27 Nov 2022, 05:36
A Train-y Day
"Oh, definitely, I'd love to learn more about technology! Maybe during one of the breaks I can ask if my mother can drop me off at your place. I want to ride a horse one day! I only ever rode my hippogriff, I never knew there were any ranches in Windsor until now. Although hippogriffs can be a bit..picky. They don't like to be ridden by just anyone, but rather the person they choose. When you approach one you need to maintain eye contact and bow, they are very serious when it comes to respect. If you don't bow, they will likely...well, let's just say that you'll be like prey to them." Daphne made sure to add before continuing. "And I'll be the royal seer! A magician, I can cast any and all spells-I am all seeing!" She said confidently, getting out her wand and raising it despite not knowing any spells yet. "Don't worry, Wren! Since Ciel is your royal guard, she'll protect you! You don't need to stress about anything, especially with my abilities, no harm shall come to you!" She bowed, she didn't want Wren to believe that he wasn't interesting, it simply wasn't true. Everyone was shy sometimes, it didn't make you any less important. "Hmm..well since Ginger Ale is king material, the kingdom can be of..pets only! Animals don't judge, so you won't have anything to worry about. Trust me, they love unconditionally." It was true!
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Interacting with : @Ciel Saskia, @Wren Drewitt
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19 Feb 2023, 01:01
A Train-y Day
saskia, ciel [pronounced seel]
she/her/hers
wc: 250
@Wren Drewitt @Daphne Sapphirus
"Woah- hippogriffs sound cool!" Ciel vigorously nodded as Daphne explained the great beasts. The only thing sounded even more awesome would be a dragon. "And you own one of those? You and your dad sound so freaking awesome."
If Daphne was a royal seer- maybe she already knows a bunch of spells? Through the grapevine at Diagon Alley, she had heard of some young wizards and witches already knowing about some spells. and Ciel was more than jealous. The things she would've given to grow up in a magical environment- where she could see hippogriffs and practice magic whenever she wanted!
"Yeah, yeah! Daphne is right, I'm super-duper strong! I could definitely protect you, no matter the threat!" Well... maybe no matter the threat, coming against a hippogriff would be pretty hard. Oh, but against some angry cows and upset goats? Ciel was definitely your girl.
"Oh, if Ginger is the king, then we should make him a crown!" Ciel rumbled through her satchel, looking for some paper and scissors. She had faintly remembered Dion making her a paper crown from when she was younger- so maybe if she just cut the paper the way he did, and added some designs...
The end result was not as pretty as Ciel had remembered Dion doing, but it would have to do anyway. She had to make the crown smaller so it wouldn't engulf Ginger's small head; the uneven sides of the crown and the 'designs' that were definitely drawn by a young girl seemed to fit his personality pretty well anyway.
"Okay, the 'Great King Ginger Ale' has finally been crowned!"
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25 Feb 2023, 21:43
A Train-y Day
"Hehe, thank you! But I'm sure that you can get your own too, no? Well, eventually... If you take Care of Magical Creatures in third year, my brother said you'd get a chance to meet one! In the meantime though, I'd be more than happy to introduce you to mine over one of the breaks. Of course, um, he probably won't get along with King Ginger." Daphne said the last part lowly as if Ginger could understand them. Hippogriffs loved eating small mammals and she doubted that hers would let Ginger be an exception. Wren didn't appear to be talking anymore, she wouldn't push him to converse if he didn't want too. She could always talk with him around Hogwarts anyway. Daphne then looked at Ginger and bowed her head while grinning, "All hale the Great King Ginger Ale!" She exclaimed before getting the multiple sweets that her brother had bought from the trolley. "It's time to celebrate! What would you guys like? I have acid pops, jelly slugs, pumpkin pasties and peppermint toads. Sadly I ate all the chocoballs and peppermint imps." She chuckled while showing them the candy in her satchel. "Hmm can rats eat any of these?"
Mentioning : @Ciel Saskia, @Wren Drewitt
Interacting with : @Ciel Saskia, @Wren Drewitt
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18 Mar 2023, 04:48
A Train-y Day
saskia, ciel [pronounced seel]
she/her/hers
wc: 350
@Daphne Sapphirus @Wren Drewitt
It's a shame that small animals like rats were almost always at the tail end of the food chain. Ciel couldn't imagine them tasting good, and they barely had any meat on them in the first place! But, well, she guessed most smaller animals wouldn't mind at all. Thankfully she wasn't anything like a snake or a cat!
"I have to wait until third year to be able to meet a real hippogriff? That's such a bummer!" Though she complained, Ciel probably knew why younger years wouldn't be allowed in Care of the Magical Creatures. A little eleven-year-old probably looked like a yummy snack to a big animal! The thought was enough to make her shudder.
As Daphne showed Ciel what was in her bag, her eyes widened. How were any of these things edible? And more importantly, how did Daphne get a surplus amount of candies? Ciel really couldn't fathom just what was in her bag. Her eyes were wide and her eyebrows raised, could she really eat that kind of stuff?
"Woah! All of that is magical candy?" Ciel asked, picking up a green lollipop. "And we can eat it? This stuff... really doesn't look safe for consumption. And I also wouldn't feed this stuff to Ginger... I don't know if it'll upset his tummy or not..." She took a bite out of the acid pop and cringed a bit, the taste wasn't anywhere near what she was expecting. Too sour!
From all of the talk of kings and knights and candy that definitely didn't look edible, Ciel wondered just how much time had passed. Her eyes darted to the window and the sun was gone! "Guys, look!" Ciel pointed to the window and then jumped up to it, hoping to spot something in the darkness. Was it time? Were they finally about to be at the Hogwarts?
Her eyes kept searching and searching, and from what little she could see, other students were doing the same. She then pointed rapidly at the window, insisting the others look outside it as well.
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