Closed Falling in More Then One Way PV Devon Wallen

Interacting with : Reducio @Quinn Brook as @Basil Murphy

Outfit: Reducio Hairstyle: space buns like banner. Horned Serpent tie not pictured.

Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics Devon: #8e19d7

Devon glided through the castle, her violin case in hand. Stray strands of her blonde hair swayed by her movements. She noticed a lovely rehearsal room inside of the castle, during one of her many explorations. And she just had to try it! And as such, that was what she was just doing after dinner on this Wednesday. She was feeling relaxed, moving in her favorite graceful movements.

Opening the entrance hall doors, the young Horned Serpent gave a cute twirl as she turned her body in the direction of the campgrounds ‘I wonder why Basil hasn’t asked me to the dance yet? What if he doesn’t want to go with me? What if he finds me a burden? Or … maybe Basil expects me to ask him? I totally would, too. I don’t really care about the gender norms at all,’ she thought.

As she moved, Devon noticed a familiar head of red hair. A bright smile dances on her lips. “Hi Basil,” she yelled back to him. She moved to where he was. Before she could react however, she noticed him falling into her. With a giggle, she did nothing to stop his fall and let her violin safely drop at her feet. The collision with her body caused her to fall over, too, with Basil on top of her, with her arms around him.

Once the dust settled, Devon gave mock outrage. “Ok, this is not fair! You get to fall into me twice? I wanted to fall into you,” she playfully pouted, a hint of jealousy in her voice.

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This is really not how I wanted our talk to start. Basil thought. Basil had crashed straight into Devon and was now lying on top of her. He was aware of her arms around him and wasn't sure what to do with it. "Heh, maybe you can fall into me later. Trip on your skirt or something." Basil said. He untangled himself from Devon and sat up. "I-I was looking for you for a reason." Basil started. Geez, how do I ask this? He wondered. Basil looked into Devon's eyes, his stomach flipping. "You see, I wanted to ask you a question." Basil continued. Basil felt his face blushing and tried to shake it off. Get a grip of yourself, be professional Basil. Basil thought. Taking a deep breath he started again. "You know the ball is coming up, and people are starting to get together for it." Basil took a deep breath. I just have to go ahead and do it. There is no point in dragging it out, I just really hope that she says yes. I really really hope so. "I remember way back when I first fell into you you said your thing was falling off a broom. Well ever since then my thing has been falling for you." Basil took her hands. "Devon Wallen, will you go to the ball with me?"

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Interacting with : Reducio @Quinn Brook as @Basil Murphy

Outfit: Reducio Hairstyle: space buns like banner. Horned Serpent tie not pictured.

Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics Devon: #8e19d7

“But, then you’re expecting it! And tripping on my skirt? Let’s me more creative. The amazingly cute Devon Wallen. A Horned Serpent who can miraculously balance on her toes perfectly on an amazing pirouette, gets so flustered around handsome Basil Murphy that she trips over her feet and falls into his arms!” She exclaimed. After a few seconds passed, her cheeks flushed brightly. “Did I say that out loud? Hehe, well, it makes a good story,” Devon giggled, her cheeks flushed.

Devon felt a tinge of sadness, when Basil untangled them and sat up. She followed suit and sat next to him. “Oh? Ooo, did you want to draw me again? You don’t need a special reason for that, I don’t mind it,” she giggled.

Quickly realizing this was a serious affair, Devon shut her mouth. She gave Basil a bright and encouraging smile. She reached out with her hand to hold his hand and to help give him encouragement. When he mentioned about the ball coming up, her smile grew. ‘I hope he asks me … I hope he asks me … I hope he asks me.’

As Basil asked if she wanted to go to the ball with him, Devon blinked. Twice. Then, without warning, tears welled up in her eyes and came rolling down her face. Without a second thought, she launched herself at him, and pulled Basil in for a tight hug. She cried into his shoulder for a little bit. Her tears likely staining his shirt. The tears dried quickly, however, to be replaced by soft whimpers. “I-I’d love t-to go w-with you!” She stammered, a bright smile on her face, despite her puffy eyes.

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Basil held his breath as there was silence. Devon blinked. Then she started sobbing. What the- why is shy crying, what did I do wrong! Basil's expression was so worried as Devon sobbed but then she pulled him into a tight hug. Basil hugged her back, resting his head on her shoulder. She smelled amazing. Ok, what the hell do I do. Basil wondered. Then Devon spoke, breaking the sound of soft wimpers. She'd love to go, she'd love to go! Yes! Basil was so happy he couldn't speak. Then it was his turn to cry. He had never cried in front of anyone who wasn't his family before. Tears fell to the ground as he hugged Devon tighter before regaining controll of himself. "Y-you'd really go with me? T-thanks!" Basil wiped his eyes. "I-I have something to show you. It's a picture of us at the ball t-together." Basil pulled his sketchbook out of his satchel and flipped to the page with him and her. He sniffed and looked at Devon. She looked so pretty, even with her puffy eyes and tearstruck face. Basil took her hand in his and gave it a squeeze. "You look so pretty." he said, his voice barely a whisper though it seemed to carry. He was aware of his knees on the grass and the tearstains on his shirt but he didn't care. She had said yes. "I've always liked you." He confessed, his eyes welling up with tears again. Keep it together Basil! He warned himself. Basil couldn't keep it together though. He felt tears roll down his cheeks and he pulled Devon in for a hug again, resting his head on her shoulder. "Thank you so much. Thank you for being there, thank you for everything." He said, his voice thick with tears.

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Interacting with : Reducio @Quinn Brook as @Basil Murphy

Outfit: Reducio Hairstyle: space buns like banner. Horned Serpent tie not pictured.

Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics Devon: #8e19d7

As her tears ended, and she whimpered and sniffled, Devon hugged Basil even tighter. She had been waiting so patiently for this moment. And now that it was here, she had really no idea what to say. ‘I wonder if he’s noticed that he’s been the only one, so far, to leave me speechless … I always have a lot of energy that it feels … kind of weird but also nice at the same time.’

“O-of course! I want to go with you,” Devon giggled, as they pulled away. When Basil handed her the drawing of them at the ball, her mouth dropped open, and she quickly covered it with her hand. “Huh … I … how … what?” She stammered, unable to talk. She sighed quietly and looked over at Basil. “How did you draw this already? We look so cute together!” She squealed in delight. A light flush graced her cheeks. “And I can’t wait when you do draw us in our attire for the ball,” she smiled.

The flush on her cheeks deepened. “Thanks. I think you’re handsome,” Devon replied quietly, squeezing his hand, as she felt it in hers again. She giggled at Basil’s comment about always liking her. “Thank you … I’ve liked you since you fell in my arms,” she giggled.

Devon hugged Basil back, noticing the unmistakable feeling of her blouse becoming tear-stained, as well, and didn’t mind it at all. “Thank you so much for putting up with me … and really for everything,” she replied, resting her head on his shoulder.

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Basil smiled as Devon stammered in the cutest way possible. "I made it before I came to find you." Basil admitted. Basil realized he had been waiting for this moment for a very long time. "I can't wait either. You'll look stunning in your dress I'm sure." Basil said drawing back from the hug so he could see her face. Basil couldn't hide his surprise when Devon told him that she had liked him since the day he crashed into her. "Wait- really?" Basil asked. She has always liked me. I thought it was only me until we started hanging out a ton. Basil smiled at Devon. "I had no idea. I thought it was just me liking you for a while. Turns out it was mutual the whole time." Basil laughed then gave Devon's hand a reassuring squeeze. "I'm never putting up with you Devon. I've always loved being with you." Basil said seriously. He didn't know what exactly to say next so he just stared into her eyes. The most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Basil put his sketch book back in his satchel and snuggled up next to Devon. "Do you want to just sit here, staring at the lake?" Basil asked her, putting his arm around her. It was a lovely day out and the sun would set at some point. It would be the best day ever if Devon was there while the sun set. Snuggled up against him. Basil looked at Devon. "Your amazing." He whispered into her ear. "Don't let anybody tell you otherwise."

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Interacting with : Reducio @Quinn Brook as @Basil Murphy

Outfit: Reducio Hairstyle: space buns like banner. Horned Serpent tie not pictured.

Notes: Reducio Speech: #3CB371 Thoughts: italics Devon: #8e19d7

“R-really?” Devon stammered, her green eyes sparkling, as she looked at him. Her smile was bright and happy. She giggled at his comment about her dress. “I think you’ll like it. I also cannot wait to see you dressed up,” she smiled.

Devon’s smile brightened at his question about her liking him after their first crash. “Yes, really. I’ve liked you ever since,” she giggled, nervously. “I guess so. It’s so sweet though, both of us having a crush on the other, and not knowing it this whole time,” she giggled. She intertwined her fingers with his, happy to see the hand holding continue this time.

A flush bloomed on her cheeks. “Aw, thanks. I’ve loved being with you, as well,” Devon smiled. The flush darkened as they stared into each other's eyes. ‘It is such a weird feeling. I naturally talk … sometimes too much. Yet, Ifeel like I can barely talk around Basil’ She thought.

Devon giggled as he snuggled up to her, then put his arm around her shoulders. Silently, she moved closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder. “I’d like that,” she smiled. Her cheeks burned again at the compliment. “I … thank you,” she whispered back. She briefly lifted her head to whisper in his ear. “I think you’re amazing, too. Please don’t feel you need to change for me or anyone. I like you the way you are,” she giggled, resting her head back on his shoulder.

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Basil nodded. Her smile lit him up and made him feel happy inside. "I hope I look nice in my suit, obviously I won't be able to match your beauty." Basil said. Basil was still registering that Devon had liked him as long as he had liked her. He felt her fingers intertwined with his and held on. Basil noticed her smell of roses and flowers blooming. I can't believe we have never talked about this before. How did I end up with somebody so grand. Basil wondered. Her head felt natural on his shoulder, he liked that. She is really so amazing. Basil thought. Basil thought it was amazing, snuggling with Devon, watching the sun set over the lake. This day could not get any better! Basil thought. Basil happily moved his satchel so he could be more comfortably next to Devon. "Devon, thank you for helping me. I never have been able to talk to people before I talked to you. Your so kind and friendly and sweet. I never would have thought someone could be so amazing. So... thanks." Basil said to Devon. All of that was true. Basil was still quiet and shy but he has gotten much better at talking to people since his crash with Devon and his expeirences and Ilvermorny. Basil looked back at the lake, happy.

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