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Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

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Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

The silence in the train compartment proved to be the atmosphere Lystra needed to calm down and get her emotions and thoughts back in check. In truth, she no longer minded the presence of the boy, as he seemed just as comfortable with the silence as she was. It made for a moment of time that passed that was quite pleasant instead of awkward. She didn't dwell on it, but briefly noted the train ride seemed a bit more bearable with someone there with her. She was a bit surprised when he started to speak, as Lystra was under the impression that both individuals prefered the silence. When she glanced towards him, she saw he was looking at her and waiting for an answer to his question. He'd asked her what it was like at Hogwarts, stating he'd never been there before.

Lystra was unsure if he was genuinely curious or if he was just trying to start a conversation. Either way, she didn't feel keen on answering, and so she ignored him and continued to look out the window, leaning her forehead against the cool glass. It seemed however, that he was set on trying to start a conversation, as he continued on and introduced himself to her.

"Oh and by the way my name is Seb... Roland, Roland Fleur but some people have called me Seb."

Her blue eyes drifted from the window then and she sat straighter in her seat as she let out a soft sigh. It seemed as though she had no choice but to talk with the boy. She reached up with a hand to comb her hair with her fingers, pulling out a few tangles as she fixated her gaze on the transfer student. "Well Roland, now that you've broken the silence, I suppose I have no choice but to humor you, correct?" she asked, crossing her arms comfortably across her chest.

"The name's Lystra. Lystra Scamander. It's a pleasure to... meet you." she said, though it only sounded half genuine with the hesitation. It wasn't her fault though, as she wasn't used to small talking with people.

"I don't think you want to know my opinion of the school. Subjectively, I think it's full of a bunch of idiots, but then again, that's every school. Most people would say it's a nice place however. The teachers are capable, the students are tolerable, and the food is good. There are a lot of different activities and clubs to join. Personally I enjoy those relating to the arts and sciences. Those tend to be less social and more hands on learning, which I like. I'm sure you'll find a place to fit in." she told him, her tone sounding a bit bored with the subject. Then again she didn't think he looked like the type of guy she could get into an in depth discussion about the Laws of Elemental Transfiguration with. In an attempt to be... nicer, she could at least continue the conversation they were already having.

"If I may ask, what kinds of things interest you?" she asked him, hoping to effectively remove the spotlight from her and allow him to speak.

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

@Alex T Crossman I am awake and going to be working on a post here soon

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

@Alex T Crossman let my sister use my laptop so I'll be posting later :)

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

Its the same for me lol. In terms of personality, Lystra is really different from how I am and I really need to like pause and remember to not say things I would say XD

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

The awkwardness is real lol

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

Posted and now off to bed. Talk soon!

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

She was taking slow deep breaths in an attempt to control her emotions that seemed bent on going wild. She absolutely hated when she got like this; when her mind got to a point where it could do nothing else but try to force tears from her eyes. It was happening more often it seemed, and at times that didn't make any sense. She hated it because it made her feel weak. If she couldn't even be in control of her emotions, how in the world could she expect to be in control of anything else? It was so simple... so easy for her just not to feel. Every once in awhile, when she let her guard down, this would happen. She would curl up and cry and pity herself and drown in a pool of grief until she felt numb...

And then she would get back to work.

Lystra had forgotten that this time, hovering on the brink of a breakdown, she wasn't alone. Her attempts to wipe away the tears that pooled in her eyes were in vain as she soreness under them only brought more. Soon, they were falling faster than she could wipe at them, and then... a small cloth was held out to her. Her eyes flickered upwards from their fixated gaze on her lap and landed on the face of the boy who sat across from her. He held out a tissue towards her, the look on his face was one of a typical guy who was feeling uncomfortable. It was understandable, being in the presence of a crying girl, and it was obvious he felt obligated to be a gentleman and assist however he could.

"I don't mean to impose but is everything okay?" he asked her, the accent in his voice faint.

She didn't respond to him right away, just leaned forward and hesitantly took the tissue he held out to her. When she leaned back into her seat, she brought a bit of her hair over her shoulder and looked towards the window, effectively hiding most of her face behind her hair. She used the tissue he'd given her to wipe at her eyes as she glared out the window at the passing scenery. She felt so embarrassed that she'd been so caught up in her thoughts, someone nearly saw her crying like a stupid little damsel in distress.

Her lower lip was captured by her teeth in a nervous bite as she thought to thank him for the tissue. The problem was, she wasn't sure if when she opened her mouth to speak, words would actually come out. And so, she waited, awkwardly glancing over at the boy, until she had calmed down and was sure she could speak properly.

"Thank you." she mumbled, gesturing to the tissue and crumpling the soft fabric in her fist. Her cheeks grew warm as she still felt embarrassed about the whole thing. "Don't look at me." she mumbled as she shifted in her seat, pissed that her voice had come out so fragile sounding. "Everything's fine. I just... have allergies. They're acting up. So... don't worry about it." she lied, looking away from him as she did. Somehow, being under that steel gray gaze made her feel exposed, as if he could see right through her act.

Truth be told, Lystra was a horrible liar and she knew it, but what could she tell him? It's not like she could go around telling people her whole life story or what she'd been through recently. She instead crossed her arms and shifted her right leg over her left, adjusting to a more comfortable spot in her seat. At least she didn't know the guy and he didn't know her. The school was so big, by the time they'd part ways, they probably wouldn't be seeing much of each other anyway. Regardless, she didn't want this guy to think she was some sort of cry baby if by some chance they did run into each other again.

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

@Alex T Crossman working on a post now

Life of an Auror: What matters most (Onewayout x AlexTCrossman)

Feeling tired so ill get my next post up later. :)