 People.
Lachlan found himself more than a little irritated at the accusing way Aurora Chae was staring him down. The disdain was clear in her expression, and not for the first time he silently cursed his own moral foundation. He would never disrespect a lady, but she'd do well in remembering that just because he was one of the nicer of their American team....it in, no way, diminished his capability. For her misguided effort, she received an unimpressed stare in return. Forgive him, but Valerie was his housemate, and Jesús; his friend. Yes, he befriended and enjoyed everyone to varying degrees, but these two people were different. Off limits.
As for her passionate tirade... "That is enough." The words were thick rolling off his tongue, his sweet Mississippi accent never at rest. In the moment, Lachlan sounded every bit a southern gentleman. Despite this unpleasantness. "It was a Silencing Charm which is rudimentary and induces no pain." In truth, he could agree that Valerie's interpretation of what was helpful might've been vastly different from his own, but it wasn't his place to judge her. Nor was it Aurora's. "This isn't the time or place, once again." Tensions were always at a fever pitch following these challenges, but turning on one another was unacceptable. To him, who thought a united front was important when surrounded by so many strangers. Outsiders. "Save it for later."
Attention forcibly pushed back to the conversation from before, he barely got two words out before Hawthorn was standing and making the announcement about those advancing.......Wait, seriously? Blue eyes flicking down to Jesús', the Wampus felt a tremor of shock. The gaudy Hogwartian in the green robes was advancing...over Jesús?
His lips pressed into a thin, flat line, as he considered both of the remaining Hogwarts boys. Levi and Brent....the latter, who was still very much Ilvermorny in his opinion. Because of his knowledge about the former schoolmate, Lachlan ignored him entirely. Levi would be the real competition. Squeezing Valerie's shoulder, it was all he offered in way of a congratulations. Kyle, a respectful nod. They were being represented well in the final task.
"I suppose a night away would be too much to ask for." His tone was remarkably dry.
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.................................................. ..................Paradise comes at a price that I am not prepared to pay.
.................................................. ..........................................What were we built for? Will someone tell me, please? |