[color=00aeef][i][b]Nodah Listig[/b][/i][/color]

[color=00aeef]"Oh, yes, we've met,"[/color] he said, in response to Mischa's question, [color=00aeef]"Well, perhaps to say we have met would be loose usage of the term. I exchanged a few words with Desdemona over the fainted object of her affection as we broke fast, and she said nothing to me."[/color] With the chirpy manner of a sparrow, he stretched forward on his tiptoes, hands buried in his pockets, and beamed at Mischa. 

He heard Zephyr ask if assured destruction of the hall was permitted. Nodah was more concerned about the knives he had tucked in his belt. But surely. This was an institution specifically for the magical. Its forefathers must have had the foresight to predict a clash of sorts involving adolescents with too much power and not enough discipline. He would not be surprised if this duel in a controlled and safe environment - or as safe as could be - did leave a mark on the combat training hall, but he would be shocked if that counted against anyone. [color=00aeef]"Mayhaps you would like to introduce yourself to Reas,"[/color] Nodah said, beginning to melt into the crowd. [color=00aeef]"Beg pardon, for I would like a few words with Desdemona before the duel."[/color] He let loose a parting grin. [color=00aeef]"May they compel her to lust for my death as little as is possible."[/color]

Silently, he walked up to Desdemona, sneakered feet making little noise against the wooden floor of the hall. Just as she was tucking away a notebook, he slipped into place beside her from behind, eyes flashing between burgundy and green at the movement. Nodah clasped his hands behind his back, and stood as though he had always been there, had any right to be. [color=00aeef]"It appears we must face off today,"[/color] he said pleasantly. He inclined his head towards her, reading her eyes carefully. [i]Here be demons who loathe to lose.[/i] With the jealous events of the morning, Nodah would wager a guess it was in Desdemona's blood to be competitive. [color=00aeef]"I wonder, what becomes of those of us for whom triumph elude?"[/color]