Closed Running to a Meeting PV Rowan Bellegno

Time: Reducio Sunday, October 1, 2023; early evening	Interacting with: Reducio @Rowan Bellegno
Outfit: Reducio A white tank top, pink skirt, black running shoes. Her hair is tied into a tight ponytail.	Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics

Kaitlyn’s cheeks flushed at Rowan’s offer. She looked down at the ground, as her right hand started to play with her damp ponytail. ‘I don’t want Row to think negatively about me. But, I’d hate to bother her,’ she thought, unsure of what to answer. After a few beats of silence, she looked back up at Rowan. “Thank you … I’d hate to be a bother to you … So, yes, I’d like some help, but only if it doesn’t make anything harder for you. Thank you, Row,” she replied.

At Rowan’s offer to bend the rules together, Kaitlyn looked thoughtful for a moment. ‘I normally try to follow the rules. Not to be a bore or anything, but because I don’t do anything extravegant. Then again, if Row is already planning to break the rules, I’d hate for her to get in trouble over it. And I’d hate to be in the position of knowing about a rule break, and something happening to Row. That just won’t do. I better go along, just in case, even though I don’t know what type of help I’d be,’ she thought. She smiled to Rowan and nodded. “Yes, I’m fine with it,” she confirmed.

Time: Reducio Sunday, October 1, 2023; early evening	Interacting with: Reducio @Rowan Bellegno
Outfit: Reducio A white tank top, pink skirt, black running shoes. Her hair is tied into a tight ponytail.	Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics

“Th-thank you … I’ll promise to do my best. I don’t want you wasting your time if I can’t do it,” Kaitlyn responded. “Thank you for offering. I know how easy it is to feel ignored by others,” she sympathized with a nod. She smiled to Rowan, happy to have found a friend so easily who seemed to know the best way to help her. ‘Row is a wonderful person. I’m happy I decided to go for a run now,’ she thought.

When Rowan listed out her plan, Kaitlyn kept quiet, to give Rowan enough of space to talk to say her plan. She loved showing such high attention, and then that she was listening. It was a part of her fancy etiquette lessons from St. Ann’s all-girls Catholic boarding school, a muggle school she attended before coming to Hogwarts. She heard Rowan mention about something bad happened to her before involving lanterns. ‘I hope Row is all right. I won’t pressure her to tell me. If she wants to tell me, I’ll listen. But, I won’t ask. It’ll come better if she provides it, not if I ask for it,’ she thought.

“This sounds like such an intricate plan. But, ok, I will make sure to do so, and follow your plan. And a rose is a lovely sign. I’m excited to see what you have planned, thank you for inviting me. May I ask, how does this bend the rules?” she asked, curious. She wouldn’t abandon Rowan like that, anyway.

Time: Reducio Sunday, October 1, 2023; early evening	Interacting with: Reducio @Rowan Bellegno
Outfit: Reducio A white tank top, pink skirt, black running shoes. Her hair is tied into a tight ponytail.	Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics

Kaitlyn smiled at Rowan. “Thank you, Row. You’re the best,” she replied. ‘Row must understand me. She seems to know just what to say to make me feel better. I’m happy for that. I’m glad I met her, and that I continued to talk to her. This is nice. I hope I can find other nice people at Hogwarts, too,’ she thought.

Hearing Rowan’s potential curfew rule break, Kaitlyn shrugged. “I’m fine with that,” she smiled. ‘Plus, I’d hate for Row to get in trouble over me. At least, with both of us there, she wouldn’t be the only one in trouble,’ she thought. She nodded to Rowan’s suggestion. “Okay, sure. I’m feeling hungry, already. Thank you for staying with me, and talking with me. I like this,” she replied, as she stood up from their seat on the ground. She respectfully waited for Rowan, after all, they were friends.

Kaitlyn giggled at Rowan’s mention of a pet. “I’d love a pet one day, but I don’t have one just yet, unfortunately. Do you have one?” She asked. She already saw so many interesting pets around Hogwarts. Cats, mice, owls, bunnies, and ferrets. Just so many cute ones! 'I hope I get an opportunity to have one ... one day,' she thought.

Time: Reducio Sunday, October 1, 2023; early evening	Interacting with: Reducio @Rowan Bellegno
Outfit: Reducio A white tank top, pink skirt, black running shoes. Her hair is tied into a tight ponytail.	Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics

Kaitlyn flushed brightly at Rowan’s words. ‘I’m glad she said that I could trust her. I never doubted her, but it’s nice to hear, unprompted,’ she thought. “I’m glad to hear it. I promise you, you can count on me. I am more than just a pretty face,” she giggled, giving a playful hair flip from her drying ponytail. She was completely serious, however. She didn’t go back on her word. She wanted to be dependable and trustworthy. She may lack confidence and was shy, but she always wanted to be a good friend.

Hearing Rowan’s enthusiasm, Kaitlyn smiled brightly. “I have no doubt in my mind that I’ll enjoy this! I cannot wait to see what you have in store for me,” she replied. She had mixed feelings about attending the ball. Her introverted nature yelled at her to stay away. Curl up in a ball in the common room and cry herself to sleep. Her prim and proper side told her to go to the ball. It would be a chance to dress up in a nice dress, and look fabuluous. So, spending time with Rowan instead felt like a good compromise in her mind.

“Hey, Row, do you mind if I still wear a dress? I’d like to be surprised, so please, don’t tell me what you’re planning,” Kaitlyn smiled optimistically. Even if not, she’d likely still wear a skirt. She liked dressing all girly. She giggled at Rowan’s mention about a pet. “Oh, awesome! I like animials. I cannot wait to meet yours,” she smiled.

Time: Reducio Sunday, October 1, 2023; early evening	Interacting with: Reducio @Rowan Bellegno
Outfit: Reducio A white tank top, pink skirt, black running shoes. Her hair is tied into a tight ponytail.	Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics

Kaitlyn’s cheeks flushed again. “R-really?” She asked, incredibly surprised. ‘There is no way that I could be better than everyone else Row knows? That simply cannot be, could it? She’s so much more friendly than me ... There is no way a girl like her has trouble making friends … She must be trying to make me feel better, or more comfortable. Or maybe she's trying to calm my nerves. Am I really that obvious? It’s admirable. I’d personally prefer to truth, but it’s nice that she’s trying. I cannot fault her for that,’ she thought.

Hearing Row’s responses, Kaitlyn giggled and nodded. “Yes, yes. I cannot wait! I’ll see you in a few days. Yes, I know, we must eat,” she giggled. “I’ll see you later, Row! Thanks again,” she smiled brightly to the Gryffindor girl. Turning on her heel, she ran back to the castle. ‘Row is nice and friendly. I’m happy to have met her’ she thought, smiling with a light flush on her cheeks. Before attempting to go to the Great Hall, she made a quick pitstop to the Slytherin common room, and quickly wiped herself off with a towl, before heading to the Great Hall to eat.