Open Lonely Nights

[Kiasora Cantore]

Kia wasn't sure why she was here. She supposed she was so used to coming with Henry she just automatically assumed she was going. But when the other Slytherin hadn't asked her to this dance, she realized she really didn't have any other plans. She had already gotten her hands on the dress, though, so here she was. Lurking pointlessly by the snacks, watching the crowds. She almost hoped to see Riku or Kalif, but knew it was unlikely either would come to something like this.

 

[Natalia Novak]

Natalia was determined to make a proper connection at the yule ball. She couldn't go home during the break and only name Liusaidh Fergusson as a person she had spoken to at school. Natalia had been paying attention, and knew a few older pureblood students in Slytherin who she should talk to. The problem was that they were fairly intimidating, and usually in a group. So when she spotted a girl she had seen with that group before, standing by herself, Natalia decided to head over. She was alone, and not that much taller than her. It would be fine. "Hello." She told the girl, unsure of her name, but aware that she was in Slytherin. "I have seen you in the common room before." She said, hoping that was a good enough reason to approach her.

 

[Kiasora Cantore]

Kia looked up when another girl spoke. Kia didn't recognize her from her classes, so she must be one of the younger students. "That would make sense, as I live there," She countered, unsure what the girl wanted. Kia had nothing of value, so it was most likely something to do with Kalif.

 

[Natalia Novak]

Natalia paused at the girl's response, a little uncertain now. She supposed her words had been a bit strange, but the girl didn't need to be unpleasant. She folded her hands and forced a polite smile, much like she had seen her mother do even when talking to someone who was rude. "Yes, well... what is your name?" She asked her curiously. If it was a name she recognized, she knew she had the right sort of person.

 

[Kiasora Cantore]

Kia wasn't surprised the girl didn't know her name. After a moment's hesitation, she told her. "Kiasora Cantore." She replied, using the opportunity to use her birth name. "If you're looking for Kalif, he isn't here." She added, not seeing any reason for the young girl to be interested in speaking to her rather than the young heir himself.

 

[Natalia Novak]

Natalia wasn't sure what to make of this conversation. The girl's response to her question gave her pause. Her name didn't sound familiar, though it did make Natalia think. Had she heard it before? But then Kiasora assumed she was looking for Kalif, which had to be Kalif Styx II who was one of the people she spent time with. Natalia hesitated. "Why would you assume I'm looking for him?" She asked, trying to think of a tactful way to bring up the blood thing. Then she decided there was no tactful way. "Why do you spend time with him?" She had to be part of an important family, right?

 

[Kiasora Cantore]

Kia shrugged, watching the others on the floor. "Everyone is usually looking for Kalif," She replied easily. When asked why she hung out with Kalif, Kia shrugged again. "We look out for each other," She answered, looking down to the girl. "Why do you ask?" She tilted her head a bit, curious as to the girls motives. She knew there wasn't any real reason for her to interest the girl.