 anybody + mentions of Kaitlynn & Benji Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
These days, Gaston hardly ever left his office. It was the only place left where he felt he could be himself, away from the watchful eye of the headmaster and his two lapdogs... but at this rate, who knew how long that was going to last? All these ridiculous rules were slowly draining the life from him, and it showed... a few more gray hairs, a few more pounds lost, a few more dark shadows under his eyes. If the new regime was crushing his spirit this much, he couldn't begin to imagine how it must be affecting the kids!
He decided a walk was just what he needed to unwind. A quick stroll around the grounds, then straight back to his office; that should be safe. Hopefully he wouldn't run into the troublesome trio along the way... Halfway through the walk, he found himself making an unexpected detour. He leaned against a tree, staring out at the lake. The water always had a calming effect on him. As he looked around, he noticed a couple of students sitting nearby (Kaitlynn & Benji). He acknowledged them with a polite nod, but for the time being remained silent. They seemed lost in thought, and he didn't want to disturb them if they didn't want to talk.
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |