[color=f9ad81][i][b]Rowan Delacroix[/b][/i][/color]

Rowan was shaken out of her trance by the familiar voice that echoed from behind her. Her shoulders tensed up from the abruptness and she kept her head lowered. With her face out of view, she was able to avoid the stare of the other concerned party. [color=fff200]"Are you sure you want to fight now? You are exhausted. I can conjure false weapons to practice drills. That way you can have energy for the 3x3 battle. There isn't a penalty for not fighting now. If we are to fight, I would prefer that you had the energy for it. But I will accept your decision whatever it is."[/color] Leval chimed in apprehensively, clearing expressing his unease. She opened her mouth to respond, but she hesitated as thoughts started to fill her mind with different scenarios. [color=f9ad81][i]"He is certainly a creature with great solicitude. Maybe I should hold his words in high esteem?"[/i][/color] Rowan lifted her chin to meet the gaze of the tall human. [color=f9ad81][i]"His visage is one of sincerity- but what if it is simply a facade?"[/i][/color] She stood motionless as examined Leval.

[color=f9ad81][i]"It could just be an attempt to automatically win the battle- although the odds may already be in his favor. I must be wary."[/i][/color] With that thought in mind, Rowan moved to close the distance between them only by a few steps. She looked up to face her opponent properly, being sure to show him her full expression. Her stoic face had a hint of determination, and her gray eyes flickered up at Leval. She stared at him unblinkingly. After another pause, she finally spoke with a quiet, steady voice. [color=f9ad81]"I am undeserving of your worry, Leval Lamrue. However, I will not back down from this class."[/color] She slowly stepped back from Leval, lowering her eyes once again. [color=f9ad81]"I will put my all into this battle, and I hope you will as well."[/color] Without looking up, the vampire pulled her cloak along with her as she turned to walk towards the forming line of C students. She kept to herself while she waited on the line. Once she arrived at the door, she looked into the dark abyss that was the hallway. 

Rowan flinched when the scanner appeared and requested for her to scan her ID. [i]"This school will require much tolerance for the unexpected..."[/i] She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When the all-white training room replaced the hallway, she stepped into the area only to feel a light tingling sensation envelope her body. [color=778899]"As you wait for your opponent, please note that an individual protective barrier has been activated upon entering the room. This shield will assure your safety during the match."[/color] Rowan held out her arms out before her and checked her palms as well as the back of her hands. [color=f9ad81][i]"Proper precautions were taken to avoid injury, but how much of a buffer is this shield?"[/i][/color] As she pondered, she paced over to one of the cushioned walls and pressed her hand against it, which left a visible imprint.