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─────Kenzie and Alex had arrived at the Leaky Cauldron at 2:25, five minutes before the agreed-upon meet-up time. Prat and Aston had yet to show up by then so the two girls ordered a butterbeer each and sat down at a table to wait.

It turned 2:30, then 2:40, and then 2:50 and neither Prat nor Aston had arrived. Where are they? By the time they get here, it'll already be past suppertime.

Alex nodded in agreement to Kenzie saying they should've known the boys would be late. "Hmm, yes, though I'm surprised they're this late." She laughed softly at the comment her friend made about Prat taking a while to do his hair. "Oh I don't doubt it, he always looks so nice, must take a while to do," she said with a reminiscent smile. He did always look nice, and Alex certainly noticed it.

Alex was excited about the events that were planned today, she was to go shopping with all of her friends for summer camp, which was quickly approaching, as well as the ball that would be taking place during camp. I think it odd to have a ball during a summer camp, but then again, I'm not one to pass up a chance to dress up.

Her head shot up as she heard a very unnatural ding sound. "Oh what was-" she stopped midsentence to observe the object Kenzie pulled out of her pocket. How odd, must be a muggle thing I suppose. Kenzie then announced that someone named Carson was outside with the car. Alex giggled, "His name is Carson? How peculiar."

She watched as Kenzie stood to go pay for their drinks. The brunette girl fiddled with the glass that held her drink, not wanting to have anymore, it was too sugary for Alex's taste. She leaned her head back onto the back of the chair and closed her eyes. What is taking Prat so long...?

THE TEA SQUAD

date: 09/07/24 time: 03:07 pm location: London

mentions: Reducio @Kenzie Thatcher @Alexandria Clark @Prat Pass

languages english: #1a4174 thoughts: italics

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Ahhh no no no why did I let dad take so long to get ready? Why did he spend so long in the showers? Why did he forget the time? Now I'm late to hang out and buy stuff with my friends ahh this is horrible how could I let this happen?! Aston thoughts were running at a hundred miles per hour as finally stepped in Leaky Cauldron, a bit more then half an hour late then their agreed upon meeting time. He was wearing a pair of loose-fitting blue jeans with a black t-shirt of the band queen, seeing his friends, Alex at a table, Kenzie and Prat by the counter. Weird, normally Prat and Alex are always together. He walked up to Alex, albeit still within earshot of the rest of the group and started talking. "I'm so so sorry guys, I really didn't mean to be late. My dad forgot the time and spent too long getting ready, he said he had to look good for something. I hope I didn't make you guys wait too long, it will never happen again I promise!" Looking worried Aston blurted out those words at the speed faster then usual, at least he didn't feel nearly as nervous as he would a few months ago. It's been great spending time with these people, his friends, time at Hogwarts was amazing, pity that the first year is already over, At least we still got summer camp. "So yeah, sorry." Aston said once again, wait for the response of the others, hoping they're not too disappointed.

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Interacting: @Alexandria Clark @Prat Pass @Aston Beckett

Location: London

Date: June

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I'm in a field of dandelions, wishing on every one that you'd be mine, mine. I see forever in your eyes, I feel okay when I see you smile, smile. Wishing on dandelions all of the time, praying to god that one day you'd be mine. Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time. The song had been stuck in her head for hours, and now that she was alone and had a minute to think, it immediately rushed to the surface of her thoughts. She wasn't alone for long, though, because soon after she had paid the tender for the butterbeers, a familiar shadow loomed over her as Prat walked up next to her. Did he get taller in the few weeks I haven't seen him? Hmm, no. Maybe a haircut. Kenzie looked up from her phone and over to her friend. "Look who finally showed up! I was beginning to think I had to cancel some reservations." she paused, analyzing his expression. It was something she did a lot, to all of her friends, really. A learned skill from the loneliness of her Muggle school days. However, his expression was unreadable. Hmph, maybe something happened and that's why he's late. Eeeh, I won't press him about it. "I thought Aston was coming with you? What, did you abandon him or something? Ooo, wait, was there not enough room in whatever wizard transportation you did for Aston? Was your ego taking up too much space?" Her tone was clearly a joking one, and she wished he picked up on that. One of her many talents was cheering people up with her platonically irresistible charm, even if they didn't realize they needed it. How could they not? While waiting for a response, she turned her attention back to her phone. Carson had messaged her again, asking if they were ready to leave yet. She quickly typed out a reply, her respond time flawless and her movements graceful, before locking her phone and placing it in the pocket of her jeans. She looked at Prat once more, and handed him a sickle, with a grin on her face. She knew he was wealthy, and that's what made it funny. "Don't spend it all in one place!" she said, trying hard not to laugh. The other patrons at the counter began giving her weird looks, and normally that would have made her dig her own grave right then and there, but oddly enough she didn't care this time. She was with her friends, and she was comfortable. She thought she saw the ghost of a smile on Prat's lips, but it was probably a trick of the flickering candlelight. Regardless, her smile softened and she turned over her shoulder to look at Alex, and saw that Aston had arrived as well. She nudged Prat in his side with her elbow. "Come on, Aston turned up after all. Let's join them, shall we? I, for one, don't fancy being in this stuffy room surrounded by drunk wizards with yourself." Then, she walked away from the counter and back towards the table where Alex and Aston sat. "Aston, how lovely to see you! I was afraid you had gotten lost in the void of time. Anyways! Is everyone ready? We do have a bit of a time schedule, and the car is waiting outside!"

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─────Alex was just sitting in her chair with her head leaned against the back of the chair when she heard Prat's voice. Her eyes opened in her head shot up as she looked around for him. Why did he not come over to me first? He usually does, did I do something to upset him? She looked at him he was talking to Kenzie, Is something up?

She barely noticed when Aston walked up to her until he began to speak at 100mph. Alex followed what he said as best as she could until he finally stopped, "Hey Aston, it's all good. We were also waiting for Prat, but I guess he's here now..." her voice trailed off as she looked in Prat's direction. Something was definitely off, though she didn't know what. Did I do something when we were at the ranch that made him act like this?

The short brunette girl stood up from the chair where she had been sitting, took hold of Aston's wrist, and pulled him with her as she walked up to Kenzie, who had just finished paying for their drinks. Her hand lingered on his wrist for a moment, before letting go. She looked out of the corner of her eye to see if Prat noticed or had any reaction.

She waited for Kenzie to finish greeting Aston before replying, "I think we are. Where do you plan to take us first, Kenz?" As she spoke, her eyes wandered to Prat as he was walking up, Did something about him change? His hair looks different, maybe he got a haircut. Should I say anything? He didn't really seem like he wanted to talk to me... Alex considered him for a moment with slight confusion in her eyes before turning to Kenzie, waiting for her to answer her question.

date: 09/07/24 time: 03:07 pm location: London

mentions: Reducio @Kenzie Thatcher @Alexandria Clark @Prat Pass

languages english: #1a4174 thoughts: italics

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The way Alex talked enough to even tip Aston off, he's glad that she was all okay with the fact that he came late, but the way she ended the sentence? Weird, did something happen? Oh well, probably best to leave them to it. As he was thinking Aston noticed Kenzie walking towards them, Alex stood up from her chair and walked up to Kenzie as expected. What was unexpected was Alex's choice to hold Aston's wrist while doing so, pulling him to Kenzie's direction. What did she do that for? It was a confusing choice, that idea was reinforced by the way Prat talked. The way he said "morning guys" was weird. Why are they being so weird today?? Aston was confused with no idea of what caused the weird behaviour between the two, so he decided to move on. Kenzie mentioned the schedule they had which made Aston a little bit guilty again. I really hate how dad made me late, I'll have to mention this to him again when I get home. Aston followed behind Kenzie and Alex to the car, it was certainly a nice car. Even Aston who didn't know the first thing about cars was able to recognize that, Kenzie did say her family was rich, I didn't expect her to be this rich though, she's even got a butler! Aston was planning on getting in the car after Alex since it was the order they left the leaky cauldron. Though that didn't happen since the tap Prat did on one of his shoulders distracted him, allowing Prat to get in first to claim the seat he wanted. The seat next to Alex which Aston assumed would be left for Prat. It was once more a weird thing he and Alex did today. Hopefully they fix whatevers going on. Aston sat himself in the car and asked Kenzie "So Kenzie, where are we going?"

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Interacting: @Alexandria Clark @Prat Pass @Aston Beckett

Location: London

Date: June

speech: #4b774d thoughts: italics

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Kenzie continued to ignore every ounce of tension in the air as they all piled into the back of the car. She held the door open for everyone, unsure of how educated they were in the workings of Muggle transportation. Alex climbed in first, then Prat, and then Aston. Once Aston had sat down, Kenzie shut the door to the backseat and climbed into the front seat. Prat had mumbled something about a Monarchy of Burgers as the other two asked what the plan was. Monarch of Burgers? What is he even....BURGER KING? Does he mean Burger King!? "Prat, I'm gonna metaphorically hold your hand when I say this, but do you mean you want to go to Burger King?" she asked, her head turned to look at them, trying not to laugh. When he responded that he was, in fact, talking about Burger King, her crumbling facade broke and she let out an infectious laugh. She turned to Carson. "I think we can make arrangements for that, right Carson? I mean, you heard the boy. He wishes to visit the Monarch of Burgers!" Kenzie realized that, since all three of her dear friends had grown up in the Wizarding world and had no clue about almost everything in the Muggle world, she would have to act as a sort of tour guide or liaison for them, much like they were her guides to the magical world. But, in no way did that mean she couldn't have her fun with it! She decided to keep the true identity of Burger King to herself, wishing to keep it a surprise for as long as possible. "Alrighty, seatbelts everyone! Our adventure awaits!" A few moments of fumbling belts, confused murmurs, and a demonstrative lesson of seat belt buckling later, they were soon on their way. As they drove through London traffic, Kenzie was pointing things out to them and giving hearty explanations and descriptions wherever there was confusion...which was more often than she was expecting. Damn, these people don't know ANYTHING about the Muggle world. Not long after, they arrived at their first destination: a high-end shopping outlet. There were a lot of people outside, walking to various destinations, but the outlet itself was less crowded. Kenzie practically squealed in excitement as she unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car, opening the door to the back for the rest of them. "We're here! I figured we could start with our ball shopping first, that way we don't have to rush it!"

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─────The four friends exited the Leaky Cauldron, Alex walking closer to Aston than Prat, wondering if he would notice or do something about it. Kenzie's butler, Carson, how rich is she that she has a butler?I thought she was a muggle-born, well I suppose they can also be wealthy. opened the door to the car and she slid into the car going to the farthest seat from the open door. The young brunette girl assumed it would be Aston who would get in after her, but it ended up being Prat.

Once he had sat himself next to her, Alex made a show of rolling her eye, crossing her arms, and turning away from him to look out the window. Making it obvious that she was not interested in talking to him. Why would she be? He'd been ignoring her the whole time, she'd tried doing things to get him to talk to her, but to no avail. Maybe the boy she'd fallen for at the lake (literally and figuratively) hadn't ever fallen for her. Was she just reading his signals wrong? Were they really just friends, never to be anything more? Stop, no, he likes me. If he didn't, nothing would've happened at the ranch. Does that even count as something? I don't know anymore.....

When Kenzie told them to buckle their seatbelts, she struggled a few moments before finally figuring it out. Once she had it buckled properly, she looked at Prat for a moment, who was still having issues with the seatbelt. He did like her, right? Her gaze lingered on the boy who she had adored ever since their first meeting. Alex, not wanting him to notice her looking at him, turned away to look out the window as the car began to move.

She sat there, staring out the window, her thoughts spiraling as the buildings and other cars went by. She hardly even noticed when the car came to a stop in front of a collection of buildings that Alex assumed to be different shops. Noticing the large number of people outside of the car, her eyes widened and her heartbeat quickened. The young girl hated being around so many people she didn't know, she hesitantly got out of the car when Kenzie opened her door. She stood next to her friend as Prat and Aston climbed out of the car. Alex leaned towards her and mumbled, "Hey, have you... have you noticed anything kind of, I dunno, "off" about Prat today?"