Gratitude for Reasons Unknown

[Aethlinde Arlett]

If anybody asked whether Aethlinde Arlett knew how to find a person, the answer would be straight out no. Aeli did not have the slightest clue on how to find anyone and that was the current dilemma she was currently facing. School had begun only a couple of days ago and the majority of the school population had already gotten accustomed to their new schedules and new year levels. It was weird at first, but after some adjustments, Aeli had managed just fine. It wasn't like she was even great with her academics anyway. She was one of those lucky enough to pass her subjects. However, with the start of the school year came the Hufflepuff's self-proclaimed deadline on a certain project she had been working on the whole vacation. A gift for Havoc Zhefarovich.

Now, it wasn't like it was anything special or anything. It was just a small thank you gift and probably a birthday gift? Well, she didn't really know when his birthday was so it was probably a stupid idea in the first place. But still, over the course of their vacation, all she could really think about was that she should at least show him her gratitude and that was what led her to the seventh floor. The Hufflepuff, clad in a white sundress, was currently standing behind one of the many pillars with a rather large paper bag in her hands. She had all too soon realized an hour ago that searching within and out of the castle wouls be futile and as such she had decided to wait near what she had suspected to be the Gryffindor Common Room. Surely he would have to pass by at some point considering that she had already seen quite a number of Gryffindors that had not noticed her as they passed. She didn't know how longg the wait would be but she did not have any classes today so waiting wouldn't really be an issue. She had to give him her gift after all.
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[Havoc Zhefarovich]

Lurking within the dormitories, Havoc Zhefarovich was reading while he wondered how Lanithro and his little gang did upon the seventh year infatuated with his soon to be sister. Havoc only suggested it to Lanithro, rather than ordering him. It was an interesting suggestion, and considering the outcome, he was definitely not displeased. However, he finished the textbook for the third time, before shutting it and tossing it to the end of his bed. Havoc sighed before he leaned his head against the headboard. What was he going to do today? He did not have many options at all. Deciding that staying in the dorms would be a waste of time, so he walked from the dorms dressed in his Gryffindor robes, all neat and tucked in where needed. Now, he just had to locate something to do. As he exited the Gryffindor Common Room, he heard that there was a strange looking blonde standing near the entrance, that was not a Gryffindor. She was a Hufflepuff. He suspected who that might be. So, he decided to investigate. As his purple eyes landed on the one person that he was not so eager to see right now, but could definitely tolerate, it was Aethlinde Arlett. Perhaps he liked her, and perhaps not. It was hard to tell, but he knew that he could definitely use her.

Seeing the white dress and how it suited her well, he strolled up from behind her, and he murmured, “Who exactly are you waiting for?” Havoc figured that it was him, but why she chose to seek him out rather than the other way around was something that he was concerned with. Was someone hurting her? Havoc did not look as cold as he normally did while he was at home. He was cleverly wearing that mask of his. Where it seemed like he was a friendly person, charming and whatnot, whereas he definitely was not. So far, he managed to fool many people around him. A subtle smile graced his lips, as he wondered why this particular student would have sought him out today. Perhaps she had something to share.​