Comments | somni_astrum: Rough around the edges

twisted_albel in somni_astrum

Rough around the edges

Dec 13, 2009 01:07

Who? Albel Nox and Rinoa Heartilly
What? After Rinoa's harsh words, Albel seems to turn over a new leaf. But will his new appearance convince Rinoa?
When? Sometime in the afternoon after Rinoa's classes
Warnings None
( Albel Refined )

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naaaaaaaaaaaaag December 13 2009, 09:14:22 UTC

These exams are killing me.

Not literally, of course, but she'd definitely thought it more than once. Every time she thought she was done, another test was coming out of the woodwork, mocking her, teasing her, and reminding her that no matter how close she was coming to an end, the light at the end of the tunnel was nowhere within sight.

Rinoa sighed, inclined her head, and dragged herself into the library before forcing herself to straighten her posture. She was only coming for a book. Some last minute studying would help before the test really came. In other words, she was doing a cram session, likely the kind that required coffee or tea--or at the very least, something with caffeine in it.

twisted_albel December 13 2009, 09:35:33 UTC

Albel glanced up when he heard the doors swing open, looking quite pleased that Rinoa cared enough to visit the library during exam season. He set his book down and was the first to greet her as she entered.

"Well, you're looking worst for wear," he smiled.

naaaaaaaaaaaaag December 13 2009, 19:18:20 UTC

Worst for wear? She heard the comment and had no idea what it meant, so whether it was an insult or a compliment, it went entirely over her head. In consequence, she simply gawked at him.

Wait. Who was this? It took a second look before she realized it was Albel. He looked different, didn't he? He looked... nice and she just wasn't getting it at all. What brought all of this about? Who in the world did he think he was fooling?

"Albel Nox? You mean you're still here? I thought you would have left." Then she made a face and gestured with one hand, "Well, I mean, you look like you fit in now, but it doesn't necessarily mean you will."

twisted_albel December 13 2009, 20:07:21 UTC

"That last comment is a little mean-spirited, wouldn't you say?" Albel looked liked he was enjoying Rinoa's confusion with a semblance of a quiet smile on his fae. After all, she seemed to make it clear that she really looked down on his attitude towards everything. Despite how pleasant he may have been acting then, all of this was in effect a chance to prove her wrong. A challenge accepted and met.

"Why would I leave now? I just got here."

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