Irial nodded quietly, the smile on his face gone just as quickly as it had appeared. She was a smart girl, this one. Certainly more interesting than others. He contemplated her for a moment before answering her question from earlier.

"I suppose I shall define getting to know each other, since you seem reluctant to," his bright eyes glittered, "Perhaps a walk around the school? Just talking? Or would you rather something more...intimate?" he suggested. He was just teasing her, of course. He knew perfectly well of the rules that were in place here at Hogwarts. Besides, he didn't know her from Eve, and had no romantic interest in any of the girls here. Except perhaps Caitlin.

Speaking of involvements, Irial turned his attention back to Karma when she spoke once more. She wasn't with anyone. Well, that explained...nothing, surprisingly. Well, maybe a little bit. Was she trying this dark and mysterious act to lead him on? Or was she truly not interested in any of the students here like he was, or wasn't? He supposed the latter could be true. Since none of the students here were remarkably interesting.

"Peculiar," he noted out loud, stepping further back into the shadows until he was once more leaning against the wall, and a good ten feet or so away from the slightly older girl. "It seems we both have the same view on students here."