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Ameh 
A good holiday? YES. It had been a great holiday. Jaemin nodded, expression very serious. "Dad let me touch a snarfalump." It was number 6 on his list of plants he wanted a chance to interact with, so it had been a major accomplishment. Merry Christmas to him, you know? On top of all the other awesome things he'd gotten as presents, many of which had been school oriented.
PARTNERS?! Ohhhh he really wanted to get a good one. The small boy looked behind him and around the classroom, trying to decide as others moved to pair themselves off. He didn't want to get someone that was known for being bad at this class... potions that exploded had bad side effects! He wasn't trying to be mean, he was just trying to ensure his survival and continued health and happiness. His eyes flicked around the class again, and they landed on one person that seemed rather safe.
Jaemin scooped up all of his things and waddled himself over to Elliot's table. Giving the boy a bright grin, he set his stuff down and plopped into the next seat over. "Partners?"
It was amazing how much the word 'partners' could sound like 'you won't explode your potion in my face, right?' in this context.
Elliot had had a wonderful holiday. He got to see his brother and sister and they told him stories about dragons and all kinds of things. He heard the teacher say to partner up and immediately his brow furrowed. He was excited to work with someone but who? Would anyone pick him? He looked around and was about to raise his hand when a small boy was plopping down next to him.
Elliot blinked as the boy spoke. He'd seen him around the common room and some other classes before but they hadn't interacted much. He seemed apprehensive in asking to partner. Like he was hoping Elliot wouldn't set the whole dungeon on fire or turn him orange. He grinned nodding.
"I'd like that very much." He settled his excess belongings under the table to make more room.
"I'm Elliot by the way. Promise I won't get us killed."