[color=silver][h3][center]Morgan Selwyn[/center][/h3][/color]

By the time the lake was in sight, Morgan had long since ceased his practice and lightly jogged over the flowing surface of the river. While he had simply walked atop it while walking at a normal pace, the increased force of his footfalls tested the limits of the fragile magic and his bare feet dipped a few centimeters into the cool water with each step. As he reached the threshold of the lake proper, he was just in time to see a familiar figure slip beneath the surface. A smile lit the Warlock's features and after a brief moment of thought he allowed the water to accept his body in silence.

Under the surface of the lake, Morgan's vision was nearly as clear as it would be above. While he did use his limbs to propel himself, he took a certain satisfaction in using the water itself to aid in his movements once more. It was easy to see why the river and lake drew him so; he was very literally in his element. Not to mention the fact that the very person he had hoped to see also frequented the lake and nearby field. She was indeed present, and he could see a blaze a fiery hair ahead of him in the water. Diving deeper to hide himself, he decided that this was the time that he would surprise her rather than the other way around. Moving closer until he was under and behind her, he waited patiently for her to gain the surface. Once she had he headed upwards himself, careful not to disturb the water until his head reached open air again.

[color=silver][b]"Good morning, Kiara,"[/b][/color] Morgan said cheerfully as he surfaced, one corner of his mouth quirked in a rare grin. His eyes held a spark of mischief hardly ever seen by any but her, and he could but hope she hadn't notice his approach and would react spectacularly. It was rare and difficult for him to surprise her, but he absolutely delighted in it. [color=silver][b]"Lovely time for a swim, eh?"[/b][/color]

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[color=mistyrose][h3][center]Lyla Warren[/center][/h3][/color]

Lyla's ears flicked somewhat as the door opened, an involuntary reaction to a sudden noise so close. She smiled all the more, however, as her new roommate introduced himself. Paying attention to his words, she did not notice when he offered a hand to shake. She wasn't the hand-shaking sort anyway. If he hadn't sounded so nervous, the blind girl might have greeted him with a friendly hug. As it was, she didn't want to give him any reason to clam up on her.

[color=mistyrose][b]"Oh! My name is Lyla!,"[/b][/color] she supplied happily, moving slightly to one side of the door in case he wanted to step out. [color=mistyrose][b]"Honestly, I didn't hear anything until that stupid clock woke me up. I'm kind of a heavy sleeper once the sun is in the sky. Miss Pyari thinks I should try to adjust to a more 'normal' schedule, but I honestly don't see why. I mean, there are plenty of people that work all night and sleep during the day..."[/b][/color]

About the time Lyla realized she was babbling, her stomach growled audibly. She blushed somewhat, her grin faltering as she fell silent for a moment. [color=mistyrose][b]"Well, I wouldn't exactly say no to something to eat..."[/b][/color] she admitted with a small smile. Thus far, she rather liked her new roommate. Something about Dominic reminded her of her creator, though she couldn't quite place it yet.