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Halo's Cast (cast_no_shadow) wrote in mistaken_pieces,
@ 2009-01-25 22:38:00

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! ip, - 2020 september, - teachers lounge, [player: halo], [player: mandy], acevona sumner, ariana silver, darl rayne, neville longbottom

September 25, 2020 - Teacher's Lounge
Who: Ari, Ace, open
When: Evening
Where: teacher's lounge
Status: Open, ongoing

While Ariana could have graded her papers in her room, or her classroom, or the small office that had been allotted to her that she knew she'd never use, she found the teacher's lounge to be infinitely more interesting. Tonight, she had a test to grade for her third year class, and she wasn't looking forward to the abyssmal results. Despite a change in her curriculum, Ari thought they still weren't really catching on.

Which meant another revision in her third year syllabus to slow things down further, and amendments in future years for the ones that stuck with the class.

Exhaling, she let herself into the teacher's lounge, and she offered a smile to the woman already there. One of the other new staff members - the healer. "Evening, Miss Sumner," she greeted her with a bit of a tease in her voice.

"To you as well, Miss Silver," Acevona returned with a grin. The Muggle Studies professor had proven to be one of the people that Ace liked upon meeting. They'd developed something of a friendship, and she found herself occasionally seeking out Ari for conversation when things got ... crazy in the infirmary.

She eyed Ari's work, and decided that - unless the professor wanted to chat - she'd leave her to her work. She did, however, get her a cup of tea. Perhaps someone else would roam in? Ace smiled as she settled back in her seat with the newest copy of a magazine dedicated to new advances in the healing field - very interesting reading, that.

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unrulybehaviour
2009-02-05 01:00 am UTC (link)

"Obvious..." he repeated, his brow furrowing together. Had Ari been obvious? Oh. About the date thing. He nodded to indicate he didn't need further clarification - he had caught on to what she was getting at.

He smirked a bit again, chin sticking up. "I'm youthful at heart," he argued. "And apparently, have looks as good as any of the teenaged boys around here, from what I hear from the rumours."

Okay, so he was twisting her words a bit. He grinned, wondering how late it was an if he should head out and let her get some rest rather than pestering her with his silly jokes.

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cast_no_shadow
2009-02-05 01:07 am UTC (link)

Ace grinned. Well, Ari had been obvious to her, but she'd spent the past fifteen years learning how to read people. So she supposed it was something of an art, now. "You certainly have the heart and looks of one of the students," Ace murmured, eyes gleaming playfully. "Maybe one day you'll be mistaken for one," she pointed out.

Though that could lead to trouble, couldn't it?

Chuckling softly, she finished her wine, setting the glass aside with a quiet, contented sigh.

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unrulybehaviour
2009-02-05 06:39 am UTC (link)

And... finished with wine, and wrapping up conversation. He smiled slightly. This... was probably his cue to leave. Downing the last of the wine, he started to stand up - and oh, look at that, wobbly legs. He balanced himself by gripping the edge of the table, and frowning a bit at himself - in an amused way - at how much of a lightweight he appeared to be.

"Think I'm a bit tall for that one," he teased Ace lightly. "And it appears that I have a low tolerance for Elvin wine," he chuckled a bit. "I should probably return to my quarters before I continue on this... path and have more," he said with a small grin. He reasoned he could get there okay - maybe with a bit of holding the wall, if his legs continued to not want to support him - but okay nonetheless.

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cast_no_shadow
2009-02-05 08:51 am UTC (link)

"I could try a sobering charm if you think you need help getting back," she offered with a light smile to him. Sure, it was a little on the strong side, but that strong? Maybe taking him out for drinks wasn't the best idea after all.

She did, very briefly, entertain the idea of inviting him to stay, but that wouldn't lead anywhere good ... and she thought Ari might fancy him a bit. She had no wish to estrange herself from the other woman, if Ari was the jealous sort.

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unrulybehaviour
2009-02-05 03:43 pm UTC (link)

"I... may be milking it a bit," he confessed with a gleam in his eye. It was true his knees were a bit weak and he might have to cling to the wall later - served him right for drinking on an empty stomach, at any rate - but he was pretty sure that he could manage to get back to his room on his own without the benefit of a sobering charm. He shook his head.

"Thanks for the offer though," he said, "but I'm pretty sure I'm perfectly fine." He smiled. "Thank you also for the wine and conversation," he added with a nod.

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	muddled_mistake 2009-02-05 03:55 pm UTC (link)
	"You're most welcome for all of the above, Professor Rayne. Perhaps we should do this again - and I'll be sure to water down your wine before I give it to you." She chuckled softly, and wondered if he could make it down the stairs okay - or if she should put a cushioning charm at the bottom just in case. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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