Zaylin took a partial step back as the long-haired girl suddenly turned around. “Sorry!” Zaylin gave her an apologetic look. “Didn’t mean to startle you.” She watched curiously as the long-haired girl climbed to a branch. When the other girl spoke, Zaylin’s attention turned back to her. “I’ve heard bodies of water are pretty good at providing that.” Zaylin looked to the lake thoughtfully, letting her hands dangle loosely over the staves, her wrists continuing to keep them in place. “Sorry for intruding. I was just heading back to Wells Hall. Curfew isn’t too far off.” She looked over questioningly to the girl in the tree as she apologized. Zaylin shifted uncomfortably beneath the girl’s scrutinizing gaze. “Sorry for what?” she asked as the girl came back to the ground. “Climbing a tree? No worries. We all have to hug a tree every now and again. I totally get it,” she said sincerely, grinning. “Well, this has been fun, but the sun’s setting, and it's probably not the best idea to get caught near the lake at night. I mean, if you favor living and all.” “That sounds only vaguely ominous,” Zaylin chuckled. “Unless you know of a different way, shall we, then?” She nodded to where the trail created a gap in the trees further along the lake, then glanced between the two girls, awaiting their replies.

Nero "I-I'm so sorry." He stammered, getting up off the boy and hurrying inside. It was getting dark and he knew that the boy would question his glasses. He passed the librarian and she just smiled at him as he tipped his hat and grinned, walking over to his study. He took out his little silver key and unlocked the door, locking it behind him once he got in. Tipping off his glasses off his eyes he snapped to light the fire, his eyes glowing for a fraction of a second. He moved over and found that a stack of leather books were on the table, sitting in front of his chair. Around them was a faint scorchmark and a smell of sulfur. Nero grinned as he sat in his chair, his delivery had gotten here. The old man didn't have to much experience, but he could do a simple delivery like this. It had taken some convincing, but a quick look into his eyes had gotten Nero's caretaker to send over these super expensive books, along with an imp. "Leave me little one, I have no need for you." He said to the air, and a small shimmer appeared beside the books as the imp left to work with his 'father'. He cracked open a book, and with a sip of apple cider he began to read these tomes to hone his magic skills, all the way til dawn.

James Mason After James had finished practice, he went back to the locker room to get changed. As he was getting changed, he noticed that Jamie was rushing out, Probably to speak to Ash, he thought. James didn't know how the two of them weren't a couple yet. Maybe they are, he wondered to himself, but just haven't told anyone. James walked back over to Wells Hall, and went up the stairs to his and Jamie's dorm room. He could hear the two of them talking, and he smiled. James knew that if Jamie was still happy and laughing when he got back, he wouldn't notice that there was a cigarette missing. James took out a cigarette from Jamie's drawers, making sure not to move anything else, and lit it up. Then, he put his cassette tape of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody on, and laid on his bed, as he did after every practice.

Ash -Roof of a dorm Ash did indeed give Jamie his desired grin, and added a laugh. "I can't believe you actually bribed a teacher." At Jamie's mention of the lake Ash gave a slight wistful look. "It's painful I assure you." She sighed. "Maybe we can get out there this weekend. I might be able to convince Mrs. Reese to take us if I say it's for endurance training. Maybe invite the new girl on the team and teach her the breathing technique, if I can." A part of Ash wanted to leave right then for the lake. A night swim would be amazing. She gave Jamie her devious plotting something grin. "Or, we can, after the main ceremonies at the bonfire slip out over there and go for a nice night swim." They both knew they'd be missed during the main part of the bonfire, but if they got out there after the first bit maybe, with a bit of luck, no one would notice their absence.

Zaylin grinned at the short-haired girl’s salute, carefully returning it around the poles in her arms. She blinked, confused, as the girl seemed to simply disappear into the woods around her. “Well,” Zaylin looked to the remaining girl. “Maybe I’ll see you around campus.” She offered a smile in farewell. “Have a good night!” Gripping her staves tightly, she headed toward the path at a leisurely jog. Once out of sight of the lake, she picked up speed, her pace well beyond the capabilities of a human as she channeled the extra energy the night gave her into her run. The itch to transform crept across her skin at the air rushing past her, arousing the desire to take to the sky, to feel the freshness of the wind higher up. Not right now, she told herself, her speed slowing to a normal pace as she neared the end of the path. Emerging into the yard not far from Wells Hall were students hurried back to their dorms before night fell, she turned around and started walking backwards. She cast her gaze over the sky above the trees as the fingers of the night stretched across the heavens, tendrils of oranges, reds, and blues creating a glorious scene above. A beautiful way to bring in the night, she thought. With her gaze lingering on the sky, she turned back around and headed to the hall. Reaching her dorm, she quickly put the staffs in the closet, hiding them as well as she could near the back, and made sure she had everything she would need for the following day safely tucked away in her messenger bag. Tossing it onto the other, unclaimed bed, she changed into her black pajamas, grabbed the book her grandmother had sent her, and plopped down on her bed, intending to read until they called lights out.

Ash Mareinos Ash didn't spend much more time on the roof. She went back to her own dorm where her dorm mate was reading. "Have a good day?" She asked without looking up. "Didn't get into trouble." Ash responded. She fell asleep staring at the ceiling thinking of the lake and swimming.

James Mason James heard Jamie climbing down, and took a single, long puff of his cigarette. "Shit," he muttered under his breath, putting the cigarette out on the windowsill so that Jamie didn't know he was stealing his cigarettes. As Jamie came in, James tried to act as casual as possibly, with his legs up on the end of his bed, "Hey," he said, "How've you been?"

James Mason James nodded as Jamie told him about what had happened with Ash. "Dude, why don't you just get the guts to ask her out?" he asked. James considered giving Jamie some alcohol to ease his nerves, but figured that he'd never agree to that. James noticed that Jamie seemed a bit suspicious, and that his nose had twitched, Shit, he thought, he can smell the cigarette! "You alright?" he asked, "You seem a bit off..."

James Mason James squirmed in his bed as Jamie listed what he'd do if he found that his cigarettes had been stolen. He'd never do that, James thought to himself, [i]I'm his mate[i]. When he had stopped worrying, James noticed that Jamie had pulled out a magazine from under his bed, was that... it was! It was a copy of Cosmopolitan! This will be some good blackmail! James thought. When Jamie fell asleep, he took out his Polaroid and stealthily took a picture of Jamie with the magazine. Shortly after, James fell asleep himself.

Friday Morning practices start at 5:30 AM Bonfire is at 6:30 PM Curfew is 10:15 PM, lights out at 10:30 PM. Saturday Homecoming game is at 7:30 PM. Curfew extended until 10:30 PM, lights out at 10:45. ((OOC: You all can post for Friday stuff now. I'll call for everyone to be at the bonfire on Monday February the 16th. Otherwise where and when you are is up to you. ))

Ash Ash was up with just enough time to dash to morning swim practice. She disliked getting up that early. If she had her wish she'd be outside only when the sun was out. Of course there was no option for that here, at home however she was up with the sun and out at her family's lake swimming until dinner. Miss Reese was setting up the lanes and asked for Ash's help. As they were doing this the rest of the team started joining them. Amy In her single dorm woke up for breakfast, which starting being served an hour before classes. She liked to be there early because the best food was still available then. Upon entering the cafeteria she glanced around to see if anyone she knew was inside yet. She hoped for Luca. A first year she had met the first day of school in Latin.

James Mason James woke up just as he saw Jamie leaving the dorm room. He would have said something, but thought that it would be best if it was left until later, seeing as what had happened the night before. It was 5:10, Shit, he thought, Why can't Jamie let me sleep in? James got up, knowing that he wouldn't be able to get back to sleep, and shuffled around in the boxes underneath his bed. He began looking for some magazines, but all he could find was some film for his Polaroid camera. Eh, he thought, [i]I'll just take some pictures[i]. James loaded up the film into his camera, got dressed, and began to take some pictures of his dorm room, before heading out into the corridor to take some pictures.

Kyle Messor BZZZ! BZZZ! BZZZ! BZ– Kyle moaned as he silenced his alarm. “Why do I have to be up so early?” he complained to himself. But he knew very well. Soccer season starts soon, and even a goalie needs to be in shape. He sat up, looking at the clock that he had just silenced. 5:01. Great. Twenty-nine minutes to kill before conditioning starts, Kyle thought. He grabbed a towel and made his way to the shower room, half-asleep. He stripped, and as he stepped in and turned the water on, he started to let his mind wander. Kyle reflected on what had happened yesterday, in the library. Over the top of his textbook, he had watched as a new student sat down with a library regular, and for some reason she sat on his lap – even kissed him – although she looked very uncomfortable while doing it. Something’s going on there, and it doesn’t seem right… he thought, sighing. Finished showering, Kyle turned the water off, wrapped a towel around himself and went back to his dorm. He changed into his practice uniform and walked out the door, headed towards the field.

Zaylin grumbled in her sleep as consciousness returned to her slowly. With a moan, she rolled over, only to shout as she fell from her bed, her head narrowly missing the nightstand and the blankets pulling off with her Sitting up, Zaylin blinked at her room as she tried to regain her bearings. A moment later, the annoying beeping of her alarm clock sounded. She groaned and tried to lay back down on the floor. “Ow!” she muttered as her head hit the nightstand, a couple books falling to her chest at the vibration. Grumbling under her breath, she reached up and groped around in search of the alarm clock, another book falling in the process. Groggily untangling herself from the blanket, she tossed it back on the bed and reluctantly got dressed in the school uniform. After securing her watch to her wrist, she grabbed her messenger bag and left, wishing she had a cup of coffee in hand as she sluggishly started the walk to the cafeteria for breakfast.