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| Topic Started: May 16 2018, 04:08 PM (294 Views) | |
| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 04:08 PM Post #1 |
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Meet me in the Astronomy tower, 8pm. No explanation - Mervyn didn't need one, as far as Leda's requests were concerned. Twilight had fallen over an hour ago, and now the sky was black and bristled with stars. Mervyn emerged in the tower, winded from his climb, and wandered over to the railing, letting the cool, dry breeze tickle his face. It was a little chillier than he'd anticipated, but with only five minutes til eight o'clock, he had no chance of fetching a jumper and making it back before Leda arrived. So he leaned on the railing instead, gazing out across the still grounds and wondering idly what Leda wanted to meet him here for. Godmod approved |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 04:18 PM Post #2 |
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Sapphire made her way up to the astronomy tower, as per Onyx's request. It wasn't that hard of a trip for her; she was up there all the time anyway. She hummed to herself as she took the stairs, and it was just after eight when she made it to the top. She saw no reason to be early- her brother couldn't have anything important he wanted. She walked out the door, not immediately recognizing the dark silhouette that was leaning on the railing. "Alright, I don't know what you want or why I had to dress up, but this is the best you're-" She started, heading for Onyx as she shifted the vest on her torso. She stopped a few feet away though, her voice trailing off and her face turning red as she registered who was standing there. After a heartbeat, she blurted out, "You aren't my brother." |
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 04:37 PM Post #3 |
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Hearing a voice that wasn't Leda's, Mervyn turned around, squinting into the darkness to try to make out the face of the girl walking toward him. As she stepped into the moonlight, his eyes widened. "Fank Merlin," he said, with a lop-sided grin. Then he frowned. "'Ang about - you ain't Leda. Wot are you doin' up 'ere?" And why on had she been told to 'dress up'? Not that Mervyn was complaining; she did look lovely, her black hair silky in the muted silver light. Realising he was staring, the Gryffindor blinked a few times. "I'm meant to be meetin' Leda at eight." |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 04:44 PM Post #4 |
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Sapphire's heart pounded in her chest- what was she supposed to do? Did she leave? She didn't want to embarrass herself again, make Mervyn think she was even more of an idiot. But she also didn't want to go. She pinched the bridge of her nose when Mervyn said he was supposed to be meeting Leda here at 8. "Right... and I'm meeting my brother here at 8." She let out a small sigh. "I'm going to kill him..." She muttered darkly, before looking up apologetically. "Uh, Mervyn, I think we've been set up. I, uh..." She pointed her thumb over her shoulder. "I can go, uh, if you want. Heh," She could feel herself blushing, hoping that he'd want to stay and talk anyway, while also hoping he wouldn't. She bit her lip nervously while she waited for him to respond. Edited by Sapphire Michaels, May 16 2018, 04:49 PM.
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 05:00 PM Post #5 |
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Mervyn felt his cheeks heat up as the realisation began to dawn on him. They'd been set up. By Leda and... Sapphire's brother? What could he possibly have wanted to set them up for? Mervyn didn't even know him! "Wot? No!" he said quickly, looking crestfallen. All right, so Leda had set him up - for what purpose, he had no idea - but now that they were here, Mervyn wasn't going to turn down the opportunity to spend some time alone with Sapphire. He looked softly at her, tilting his head. "I mean, it ain't that bad - right?" A trace of a smile tugged at his lips. He turned to look back out at the stars, afraid Sapphire might see his blush despite the darkness. "Come an' 'ave a look at this. Ain't a cloud in the 'ole sky. Bet you can see about an 'undred miles. Wot do you fink?" |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 05:10 PM Post #6 |
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Sapphire couldn't deny the relief that coursed through her at Mervyn's quick response, actually smiling a little at how he looked a little crestfallen. Was it because she wasn't Leda or was it because he wanted to spend time with her? She decided that either way she'd enjoy it while she could. He tilted his head at her, smiling softly. She brushed her hair back behind her ear. "Y-yeah, I mean, no, it's not bad." She bit her lip again, frustrated at how she was having issues talking. He turned back to look at the stars, and Sapph smiled as he invited her to look at the sights. She walked over and leaned against the railing, trying to relax. "I know," She responded softly. "It's beautiful, isn't it? I come up here a few times a week," She told him, feeling a bit more comfortable as she took in the familiar sights. Edited by Sapphire Michaels, May 16 2018, 05:28 PM.
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 07:04 PM Post #7 |
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Was it just Mervyn, or was Sapphire nervous? Perhaps she'd wanted him to say she could leave. Perhaps he was making her uncomfortable. He tried not to think about it too much as she came to stand beside him. Warmth seemed to radiate from her; it made Mervyn shiver, for some converse reason. "Yeah," Mervyn said, quietly. He was almost envious to think that Sapphire had been up here so many times - and sad to think he'd wasted so many opportunities to be with her. Leaning on the rail, he let the silence soak through him for a moment. Then he asked, "Why'd your bruvver set you up? 'E don't even know 'oo I am, do 'e?" |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 07:14 PM Post #8 |
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Sapph was both oddly comfortable and strangely nervous. Being here with Mervyn threw her off a bit, but not in a bad way. She liked the way it felt to have him up here with her. She was a little unsure what to say to him, wanting to make a good impression. She had never tried so hard to make sure someone liked her before, especially when part of her was sure she was failing miserably. Mervyn asked why her brother set her up then, and it caught her off guard enough that she spoke honestly. "I'm not really good with people," She admitted, her voice soft and unsure. "And there aren't very many people who even bother knowing my name. But... it's different with you. I'm different with you. I think he sees that." She realized almost instantly what she said, and she ducked her head in embarrassment, rubbing the back of her neck. "I... sorry, I never think, I just sorta do and end up surprised as everyone else," She glanced up at Mervyn, sure he was going to think she was weird. |
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 07:33 PM Post #9 |
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Mervyn was physically shaking. He'd never felt so simultaneously excited and scared in his entire life, and suddenly the Astronomy tower seemed three times higher, his stomach feeling the drop as if he were falling in spite of his feet planted firmly on the floor. His smile quivered nervously as Sapphire explained how she felt around him. Different. He could relate to that. It was a peculiar kind of feeling, pleasant and unpleasant at the same time, exhilerating and nauseating. And Sapphire felt it too. Or at least, she felt something. Something different. He grinned, running a hand through his hair. Suddenly he wished he'd known he was meeting Sapphire tonight, so that he could have made a bit more of an effort. Was his hair OK? Was his shirt buttoned up properly? Could she see him sweating a bit? "N-nah!" he said. "I get it - like - nah - I mean, I feel kind o' the same way." He laughed off his nerves, looking away. "Sorry. Ain't really done this before. So - you come up 'ere a lot, do you? I like Astronomy, but I isn't very good at it. I like the stars - they're pre'y, and all that - but I can't tell 'em apart, or see any of the constellations, or nuffink." Mervyn was rambling, and lying (he'd never liked Astronomy), but he was desperate to move the conversation back to something within his comfort zone. |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 07:48 PM Post #10 |
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Sapphire let out a laugh- both nervous and relieved. So he didn't quite think she was crazy- yet. But she needed to be more careful or he would. Relax, you git. She listened to Mervyn finish talking before she spoke. "Nah, I never really cared for Astronomy. It's just quiet up here. Peaceful." She bit her lip, thinking a moment, before pushing off the railing and taking a few steps back. "Hey, can I show you something?" She asked, brushing her hair out of her eyes. |
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 07:55 PM Post #11 |
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Mervyn really had to stop lying about what he knew, or liked - twice now it had immediately come back to haunt him. He watched as Sapphire moved back from the rail, turning around to face her. "Um... yeah, sure," he said, anxiety edging into his tone. What could she possibly want to show him up here? |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 07:59 PM Post #12 |
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Sapph smiled brightly and nudged him playfully. "It's alright," She told him, sapphire eyes sparkling. "I promise I don't bite. C'mon." She went over to a nearby box and hopped on top, using the leverage to climb up onto the roof. She turned and bent down, holding her hand out to Mervyn. "You should see this," She told him, relaxing a bit. She didn't need to worry so much right now. She was with good company, and she meant to enjoy it before he got bored of her. |
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 08:29 PM Post #13 |
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Mervyn couldn't believe what he was seeing. "Wot? You's 'avin a laugh," he said, making no move to take Sapphire's hand. Undoubtedly the tower was covered in protective spells, but that didn't mean Mervyn was willingly getting up on the roof. "Nah - it's too 'igh. I'm awrigh' down here, fanks. You go ahead, though - just let me know what kind o' flowers you want at yer funeral." He grinned, folding his arms. |
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| Sapphire Michaels | May 16 2018, 08:31 PM Post #14 |
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Sapph laughed and sat down, legs dangling over the edge. "I like lillies, thank you. Come on, Mervyn." She prodded gently, her lips forming into a slight pout. "Pretty please? I promise I won't drop you." She held out her hand again. "At least come sit with me. Don't you trust me?" She gave him her best puppy dog eyes.
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| Mervyn Strangewayes | May 16 2018, 08:39 PM Post #15 |
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Mervyn glanced between Sapphire and the Astronomy tower steps, wondering what would happen if a professor caught them on the roof. He really, really didn't want to go up there, but what would Sapphire think of him if he refused? That he was a coward? He wasn't exactly scared of falling - he liked flying on a broom, after all - but it hadn't been so long since he'd gotten into trouble with Professor Layton, and thinking about the way she'd shouted still made him shrink in shame and fear. "Course I do, but it's dangerous," he tried to reason, even though it probably wasn't. He unfolded his arms, looking pleadingly at Sapphire. "Can't we just talk down 'ere?" |
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