pink hair don't care

athena fawley, zoology major, twenty-one.

[athenaxfawley]

professorprewett‌:

“Well, speaking of a team up - we’re having a Prewett-Weasley dinner at the end of the week. I’m quite willing to add another hyphen and a Fawley, if you’re equally agreeable,” Fabian offered hopefully. He always preferred when the whole family was together and that certainly included Athena. “Charlie’ll pay less attention to me, but maybe not if I bring presents. Then again, perhaps I owe you for keeping my secret.”  

That, he couldn’t argue with - it would be near impossible to outdo his sister when it came to the art of nuturing. “I might as well just give you ten dollars now as take that bet, no thank you!” Fabian shook his head quickly, then polished off the last of his biscuit. “No matter. I’ll expect updates from the field from you. Wherever you are in the world.” He only hoped it wouldn’t be too far, but then again, looking at Athena and how bright and hopeful she was, Fabian expected the world itself would be too small for her. 

“A Prewett-Weasley-Fawley dinner sounds perfect. I saw the kids last week and I already miss them so much,” Athena felt a tugging at her heart, a yearning for family that she missed so much during the term. It helped that Fabian was around campus, always in his office whenever she seemed to need him. “You know you’re free to join in the conversation with Charlie and I. Perhaps this time you could learn a little something from me, you’re never too old to learn, cousin!” Athena declared, reaching over to poke at Fabian’s arm playfully.

“I wouldn’t object to you giving me ten dollars,” Athena said with a twinkle in her eyes. “You know I’d always keep you and the family updated. We can facetime and all sorts, no matter where I am. And I don’t plan on moving too far away permanently regardless, I’d miss my family too much,” Athena hummed, glancing down at her watch. “Oh I have to get going! I have a animal rights committee meeting to get to, but it was so good to see you!” Athena jumped up from her chair, leaning over to give Fabian a quick hug. “I’ll see you soon,” she waved goodbye as she hurried out of his office.

[jennamourey]

We Got A Hamster

[athenaxfawley]

professorprewett‌:

“Oh, so that’s what you’re learning in class, is it? How to use animals for evil? I’m not sure I can approve of that.” He was still shaking off the last laughs from seeing Athena’s attempt at intimidation, so it didn’t take much to set Fabian off again. It wasn’t so surprising, jokes ran common amongst the Prewett family (of which Athena was an integral member) and laughter was infectious. He tried to turn sober once more, “Now I see what you think of me. Though admittedly, you might have a point. I certianly spend a lot of time arguing that I’m right. Maybe that’s part of the problem with Carrow … but that goes no further than you and me! I don’t want it to get back to him. He’ll think I’m getting weak.” 

Fabian could only shake his head, partly in amusement and partly still wondering if he could ever dare it. “I don’t want to shock anyone. Really, what about my personality makes you think I want to shock anyone? I’m the reliable one. Well, that’s Molly. I’m the second reliable one.” He picked up his own coffee cup and tipped it to her flask, “Here’s to you, then! That’s wonderful to hear, Athena. Not surprising, because you were always going to be wonderful at this, but I truly look forward to seeing what you do. And where you go. Selfishly, I rather hope you go into academics, maybe even here, but I know the field calls to you.” 

“I’ve always known how to use cute, fluffy animals for evil...it just so happens that I now know how to use all animals for evil, and I’m not above teaming up with Gideon,” Athena snorted in amusement. Fabian felt more like a brother than a cousin, interactions like these felt just as natural as they would if he were a blood brother rather than a cousin. Her parents had stopped after having her due to the complications of the pregnancy, but Athena had spent so much time around the Prewetts that she could hardly imagine life without them. “Your secret is safe with me. My lips will be forever sealed, nobody need know that Carrow isn’t really an evil little man.”

Athena shook her head in protest briefly. “Molly is definitely the most reliable out of the three of you. I can assure you that when it comes to my final exams, Molly will be fussing over me and bringing food round all the time to ensure I’m eating properly while I’m stressed. I’ll bet you ten dollars right now,” Athena said with a fond smile. “Does that make Gideon unreliable?” Athena asked as he tipped his flask against hers. “I’m not sure I’m made for academics...I love doing more practical work, not to ruin your hopes and dreams.”

[athenaxfawley]

meadxowes‌:

‘Oh, like owls!’ the girl quickly quipped with an idea and her eyes widened in excitement. She felt bad sometimes, when she would text people and she would wake them up-especially Regulus since he would often get mad and it would make her feel bad. But, with people like Athena assuring her it is okay, she kind of smiled. ‘Oooh, I know! I want a cat so bad- now that I have a room mate, I need to convince him badly.’

She chuckles and nods. ‘ Thank you.’ the other said with a smile.’ You’re a great friend, Athena. And  I am super excited to follow you in this group’s adventures to come!’

“I’m pretty fond of owls too. They’re fascinating creatures to study; their habits and movements are so wonderful to watch. We studied them in a class last year, one of them came to land on my arm. Their claws are pretty damn sharp,” Athena chuckled. She could get so excited about her course and her chosen career path that she could talk for days - it was difficult for her to remember that other people didn’t care quite as much. “I love my cat. She’s my best friend really, she’s such a needy little thing that she’s always around me when I’m at home. She likes to sleep near my face. Convince your roommate - if he says no, he can argue with me. I’ll fight your case.”

[athenaxfawley]

admin-bones‌:

“If you’re ever interested, my grandparents own horses and they don’t live too far from here.” Amelia offered, finally serving herself some cake. “You’re always welcome and I know my grandparents would love to have visitors. They’ve got much to do but are always complaining about being bored since they both retired.” Amelia grabbed one of the plastic forks sitting on the table, taking a bite of Athena’s cake. She made a satisfied sound, it’d been awhile since she’d had chocolate. “This is great Athena, really. Fabulous.”

“Well, please let me know if they aren’t interested. I’m not faculty but I’d be thrilled to do it.” Anything for a friend. It would do her some good to give back to the college, it had already given her so much. Her education, now a job. “I don’t know about what kind of red tape we’d have to go through because I’m not a faculty member but you know how I am…Persistent.”

“You’re a true hero.” Amelia smirked. Athena was always so kind. The offer of chats and cake was something she would never pass up. “Well you know, I hate to look a gift horse in the mouth. I’m thrilled that your future career is gain traction though. You deserve it.”

Athena lifted her head to take a proper look at Amelia with a beaming smile. “Really? I’d love to take you up on that, if you wouldn’t mind. I haven’t ridden in so long, I really miss feeling so free,” Athena said wistfully, hoping with every inch of her being that Amelia wouldn’t mind her presence one day. “They sound like wonderful people, and I really appreciate your offer.” Athena leaned back in her chair, inclining her head at Amelia’s compliment regarding her baking. “Baking is one of my favourite things to do. It’s just so warming, y’know? People can’t be angry when you’re offering them cake, or cookies....and nobody ever really turns them down.”

“Expect me at your desk with a request as soon as I find out.” Really, she’d love to have Amelia involved anyway. Getting more people involved in Animal Rights was never a bad thing. “Persistence is the best virtue to have around here, from the sounds of it. I’ve heard a few things from Fabian, and really, I commend you for the way you’re doing your job. The whole place sounds a bit more complicated than necessary.” Thinking back to her work experience and the promise of a brilliant career, Athena nodded excitedly. “I’m working really hard to get there. Just one more year to go.”

[athenaxfawley]

caradxcdearbcrn‌:

Doc snorted when she asked her question, shaking his head. “Nah, I don’t think you have it coming. Not unless you royaly piss someone off. Even then, it’ll depend on why and how you pissed them off–if they were being an asshole to you, then they absolutely had it coming and you were in your right. If it was the other way around, then that’s purely you.” He paused. “Though I have a feeling you’re not much of an asshole.” Doc took the cake happily and took a bite as she told him what the cake was, shaking his head and swallowing with a satisfied sigh. “I don’t care if it’s vegan or not, really. If it tastes good, then you’ve got my full attention and support. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied… maybe if you go to a meeting and throw in another slice of cake.” She seemed to perk up when Tilden’s name was mentioned, and that name alone looked to be what solidified her decision to go to Fight Club. Interesting. “Yeah, as in Toots. Best guy I know. I guess you don’t have to do much, but I’m telling you: getting on the mat will be fun.” He shrugged. “Other than that, feel free to bug the shit out of Tilds.”

Athena furrowed her brow slightly as Doc laughed at her. It had been a genuine question - she wasn’t going to put herself at risk if he thought someone might have it out for her. “I don’t think that I’ve royally pissed anyone off, I’m about as harmless as you get,” Athena said, taking a bite out of her cake. “I just love animals and standing up for them, my life pretty much revolves around animals these days....not much time for anything else.” Athena wouldn’t change a thing about her life, but her schedule was pretty busy - her course was heavy with practical work, not including all her extra-curricular work. “Well I hope you think it’s good. I can definitely bring more cake to a meeting, I’ve always got some form of bake going. It’s sort of ‘my thing’.” Thinking back to her first meeting with Tilden, a small blush darkened Athena’s cheeks which she tried to shake off. “I think I’d enjoy bugging him. I don’t suppose he told you that he rugby tackled a woman at the vendors market? Because if so, that woman was me.”

[athenaxfawley]

professorprewett‌:

Fabian had to snort at the look on Athena’s face. She was the last person he’d ever be scared of, the last person who could frighten him. “I can’t say I’m especially frightened. You and Gideon are the last people in the world I’d consider intimidating, but hey … go ahead and try your hardest.” He sighed abruptly, cursing himself for turning the discussion to Carrow. People always had so many questions that … admiteddly he couldn’t answer. “Look, evil might be an exaggeration. Slightly.  He just bugs me, alright? He thinks he’s always right.” A quality Fabian would deny could also be applied to him. 

He put his hands up quickly, a universal indicator to slow down. “Hang on … don’t get too excited. That was rhetorical. A little thought exercise. I definitely didn’t agree.” Though if it would make Athena that happy, he could feel himself softening to the idea. “I’m glad. And not surprised. You know I’m proud of you no matter what you do. I always have been. But you do seem in your element here.”   

Fabian’s snort of amusement caused laughter to bubble up within her, and any attempt at looking menacing melted away quickly. It always did really - Athena Fawley wasn’t built for menacing. “Hey Gideon can do some weird shit. We’ll fill your bed with toads. I mean they’re friendly creatures really, but...” Athena trailed off with a smile. “I will enlist Gideon, and we will find out your weakness and exploit it.” Furrowing her brows, Athena listened to Fabian’s explanation as she reached for her flask of coffee. “Don’t all philosophy professors think they’re right all the time? Isn’t that part of the job?” Athena teased gently. “I’m on your side anyway, don’t worry.”

Her delight dimmed slightly as Fabian indicated at her to slow down, but she couldn’t help the glee that threatened to explode out of her at the fact that he’d been considering it. “Well the offer is there...if you want to shock everyone. I think blonde would look good,” she poked at his knee with a grin. “I appreciate that, Fabian. I really am happy, and I think it’s going to lead to a brilliant career.”

[athenaxfawley]

professorprewett‌:

Fabian shook his head at Athena in mock disapproval, a glint of amusement behind it. “No way you’re getting me to talk. I love them all to death, alright? That’s all there is to say on the subject. They’re all my favourite.” Though if pressed … well, no, there was simply something he loved about them all. If only the same could be said about his colleagues, Fabian thought, scowling slightly. “Good. Don’t. He’s evil. Be on my side.” 

He was glad Athena had decided to come to Ravenwood, moments like this were the best parts of his week. They always had fun together, and this was no different. “What would you say if I actually said yes?” he asked curiously, thinking the pure shock of anyone who encountered him might almost make it worth it. There was more to his relationship with Athena than just joking around, though, and so he had to add, “How’s school going, though? Classes starting up again? You’re still liking it?” He knew he wasn’t Athena’s brother, and truthfully, Fabian didn’t have much experience as a big brother anyway. Molly was older and Gideon was only about a minute younger, it was different. But with Athena, he’d always felt that extra bit of responsibility, of care. She looked happy, seemed to be so, but he wanted to ask to be sure. 

Athena shot Fabian another cheeky smile at his disapproval. “You have a favourite, I know it. One day I’ll get you to talk. I might have to try and trick an answer out of you, maybe I’ll team up with Gideon....but we will make you talk, Fabian Prewett,” Athena said, narrowing her eyes in an attempt to look menacing. Menacing was not something that Athena did easily; not only did her slender form not look particularly terrifying, but her face didn’t do menacing well. “What makes him evil? I am always on your side, I hope that you’d know that by now. But what precisely makes Professor Carrow evil? It’s a strong word to use...”

“If you actually said yes?” Athena repeated in delight. “I’d invite you to my house this evening for a home-cooked meal and cake before I bleach your hair for you. It wouldn’t even take that long really considering you don’t have much hair to start with. It took my mama hours to do mine and then do the pink after, but yours we could maybe even do within an hour?” Athena took another huge bite out of her cookie as she nodded slowly. “Classes start again soon, I’ve got a week full of practical lessons this week which are definitely the best bits of the course. I think it’s the perfect course for me, I’ve never been more certain of anything.”

[athenaxfawley]

meadxowes‌:

Doe smiled widely as she heard the other call her name- she knew why she was standing around and not leaving just yet. She stops by a chair and chuckles when the other reaches her. ‘ How did I figure it out? Honestly- randomly; just thinking about it randomly and then I researched about it and that…just happened to be truth! It happens to most geniuses.’ she jokes lightly. ‘ Aww, Raven’s a sweetheart that I do let to be the reasons for not responding to texts.’ her smiled only widens at the thought of that.

‘ Oh my- really?! Athena, you’re too kind, really-’ the dark-haired girl feels herself chuckle yet again.’-that will only make me want to send you some more texts.’

Athena offered Dorcas a soft smile, and nodded in agreement. “You are truly a genius. They say most geniuses do their best work at night as well, so you’re definitely in the running,” Athena never slept too well so Doe’s late night texts didn’t bother her too much. It was difficult to sleep when you owned as many animals as Athena did, never mind having so much work to catch up on. “Raven is a needy little thing. People who say that cats aren’t as affectionate as dogs clearly have never met Raven. As soon as I’m through the door she’s rubbing against my ankles begging for attention.”

Athena reached out to place her hand gently on Doe’s shoulder with a beaming smile. “Well I’ll answer whatever texts you want to send me. They’re always so interesting, I feel like I learn a lot from you.”

[athenaxfawley]

caradxcdearbcrn‌:

“I wouldn’t let anyone hurt themselves–at least not if they don’t have it coming.” Doc’s eyebrows raised at her lack of confidence, taking another drag of his cigarette and blowing it up into the air. “Everyone starts out weak, but it takes practice to make yourself stronger, Pinkie. You’re dismissing it right off the bat, and that’s no bueno. Not in my book.” At least she was flexible, so that was a start. Doc could work with that. He perked up when she pulled out a tin of cake, looking more excited than he probably had the entire time he’d been sitting at the booth. “I’ll definitely take some cake, but I still don’t think you’ll be bad for this club. Just one meeting, Pinkie. You can hang with my best friend if you want–Tilden just sits around and bullshits while Emme and I do the work, the dick.”

Athena wouldn’t say she felt pressured. She did feel, however, that this man wasn’t going to take no for an answer. Maybe she should take that approach on the Animal Rights stall - but then she’d probably be accused of being a ‘crazy vegan’. “You don’t think I have it coming, do you?” A warm smile played on her lips at his use of her new nickname. Her nephews had done some poking at her new hair, not that they could say much with their shockingly ginger hair. Athena grabbed at a piece of cake for herself before offering the tin to him. “It’s vegan chocolate and banana, not that you’d ever know if I hadn’t told you. If I come to one meeting, will that satisfy you and then I can peacefully continue with my life?” Athena asked, though she focused a little more on Caradoc at the mention of Tilden. “Tilden? As in....Toots? I met him just the other day. Okay, maybe I will come then. But I don’t wanna do anything, okay?”

[athenaxfawley]

admin-bones‌:

Amelia nodded in agreement, as she took the clipboard from Athena. “I completely agree, I’m so glad my grandmother taught me how to ride. They’re such beautiful, complex creatures.” Amelia signed her name in cursive before quickly scribbling out her contact information. “Do you all have a faculty advisor?” she asked, eyeing the cake tin with great interest. Amelia imagined cake and animals wouldn’t be a bad combination at all, this might be the club for her.

“Well that’s what’s most important, getting your foot in the door somewhere.” Amelia answered, glad to hear Athena’s internship had gone so well that they wanted her back, “That’s fantastic though. I’m sure they’ll be thrilled to have you back.”

Amelia waved her free hand dismissively as if it was nothing, smiling gently at Athena’s attempts at comforting her. She would be alright. “Thanks. Honestly, I shouldn’t complain.” she answered, “It could be quite worse, sometimes it’s just necessary to vocalize the things that are pissing me off. Plus, you can always cook for me…” Amelia snorted, “Whether I’m angry or not, I’m always willing to eat.”

A lazy smile lit up Athena’s face as she pondered horse riding. How she wished that she could still go out and do it, but horse riding had gotten expensive and when her parents had been tightening their belts in preparation for sending her to college, that was one of the first things to go. Maybe she could find some local stables and go riding for a few hours...maybe Amelia would come with her. “Aren’t they? There’s something so therapeutic about riding, and then coming back and brushing them down. It’s so peaceful,” Athena breathed, taking back the clipboard as soon as Amelia was done. “We did last year....but I’m not sure if they want to continue, I meant to chase them up about it but got caught up.”

“It was a really lovely place, and the animals were so happy and so well looked after that I think I’d be happy working there long term for sure. It’s really promising,” Athena’s excitement was clear on her face. She’d always been the sort of person that wore her heart on her sleeve, and that was especially prominent when she talked of her future passions and the level of care she had for animals. “Hey, it doesn’t matter whether things could be worse or not. If you’re bothered now, that’s what matters. I’m always around to listen if needs be. And I always have cake going.”

[jakegyllenhaal]

[athenaxfawley]

@caradxcdearbcrn​

[athenaxfawley]

caradxcdearbcrn‌:

Doc snorted at her question, shaking his head and looking at her with thinly veiled curiosity. She seemed like the opposite of someone who would be interested in joining the Martial Arts club, but it was very possible he was misjudging her. “Nah, we’re more organized than that. Emme and I know martial arts pretty well, so we take beginners and walk them through the basics, lest someone accidentally hurt themself due to bad form. We’re not just gonna send you lot into the ring and say have at it, you know?” He opened his mouth to reanswer her question, but she seemed to catch herself a moment later, and Doc chuckled with her. Animal Rights, huh? It seemed he’d pinned her just right once she said she wouldn’t hurt a fly, but that didn’t stop him from trying with others before. “C’mon, don’t be like that. Everyone can fight, it’s just a matter of practice. Even the most docile people benefit from knowing a bit of self-defense, considering how batshit crazy the world can be.” He set his chair back onto the ground and leaned forward, “Besides, all exercise can help fighting, including yoga. Gotta be flexible to do those high kicks and stretch properly, you know?”

As Athena looked at him, she wasn’t sure she got the vibe of someone who was well and truly interested in martial arts. He had the sort of ‘uninterested in everything’ vibe that she saw from a lot of students around the place, but then...well, he was here running a stall, so he must care at least a little bit. “Well I would well and truly be a beginner, so at least knowing that you’re not going to let me hurt myself is promising,” Athena said optimistically, though she knew in her heart that she wasn’t really going to attend a fight club meeting. She was the last person in the world that would go to a fight club, never mind do well there. “I’m so very weak, I’m convinced someone would knock me out first go. I am pretty good at stretching, and I’m damn flexible though,” Athena hummed, reaching into her bag for the cake tin which still had a few pieces from her time on the stall. “Would you like some cake? I feel bad for wasting your time when I’ll be no good for your club.”

[athenaxfawley]

admin-bones‌:

“Well, you do know how I feel about horses, I’m more than happy to join.” Amelia beamed, taking the empty seat next to Athena. “Plus, chocolate banana anything sounds fabulous.” Amelia momentarily wondered if the club already had a faculty advisor. Amelia wasn’t faculty per se but surely that was just a bit of red tape she could get past. Amelia needed to give back to the students more, it hadn’t been long since she had been in Athena’s position.

“Oh I actually ran into Fabian not too long ago, he was telling me you did some work experience at the zoo. How was that?” Athena was such a kind girl and Amelia was thrilled to hear she had found herself a quality internship. Finding her own in undergraduate had ended up being a nightmare.

While Athena seemed to be doing swimmingly, Amelia had been having a stressful week dealing with nit picky faculty members. “Yeah, the past few days have been quite a hurdle. Getting used to everything again.” Amelia snorted disdainfully, “I was working all summer, sending emails inquiring about professor’s projects…No answer and then on the first few days before they start classes, they suddenly show up unannounced, fun right?”

“Horses are such wonderful beasts. I’m ever thankful to my mum for teaching me how to ride all those years ago, I wish I could still go out and do it now...there’s nothing like how freeing it feels, right?” Athena breathed, passion evident in her voice. She pushed the sign up sheet across the table towards Amelia, reaching for the cake tin. “Banana is one of my favourite ingredients....it’s good quality cocoa powder too, and all a hundred percent vegan of course...not that you’d be able to tell.”

A warm smile lit up her face as Amelia mentioned her favourite cousin, and she nodded enthusiastically. “Oh it was brilliant. They mentioned that they’d be happy to take me on when I graduate as summer came to an end, so that’s really promising! It was a wonderful place to work, and the animals were taken care of really well which is so important to me.”

Frowning slightly at Amelia’s disdainful tone, Athena reached over to pat her hand comfortingly. “I’m sure everything will work out wonderfully...the start of term is always a stressful time. You know where I am if you ever need to blow off steam...and I always have something baking, so I can feed you well.”

[athenaxfawley]

professorprewett‌:

Funny, though, when Athena did smile like that, entirely mischievious, she reminded Fabian very much of Gideon. “I’ll accept that answer for now, then. No need to tell Gid. And I’d say you shouldn’t be picking favourites amongst the kids, but then again, we all know you’re Charlie’s favourite. Not just uncle or aunt. Favourite person to ever exist, really.” It wasn’t just animals that made Charlie’s eyes light up, but whenever Athena came around to visit. “Alright, that’s probably the thing that’d get me fired anyway. Can’t give Carrow the satisfaction.” 

 He nodded, admitting to the truth of it, “Yeah, Molly did always keep us pretty well in line. I think she was practising on us before having her own kids.” While the pink hair suited Athena, he didn’t think he’d be able to say the same for himself, but he was enjoying the joke between the two of them. “Pastel blue? I don’t know, you don’t think we’d be reinforcing gender norms a little too much between the pair of us? I’d better go with a soft yellow.” 

Athena shifted into a more comfortable position in her chair, she reached for another cookie. It was lucky, she supposed, that her usual meals were full of nutrients because she made up for it in the amount of sweet treats she consumed. It was easy to spend much of her time baking when she had so many young cousins to ply with sugar. “I bet you have your favourite nephew if I pressed you long enough,” Athena said with a grin. “Bill, maybe? Hey, I don’t think I’m Charlie’s favourite person ever...he’s definitely a mumma’s boy.” She paused, brows furrowed for a moment as she contemplated that small nugget of information. “I’ve heard rumours about what’s going on with yourself and Carrow...but I haven’t heard it from you. I can’t say I’ve paid much attention to Professor Carrow, really..”

Athena smiled fondly as she thought of Molly. Growing up, she’d always seen Molly as an older sister - and it was a role the older woman had been happy to fulfil. “I think she practised on me too,” Athena nodded her agreement. “Hey! Just because blue is traditional doesn’t mean it doesn’t suit you. I have some bleach left over, I can definitely do you a soft yellow. I love pastel colours a lot, my wardrobe is full to bursting with different pastel dresses.”

[jennamourey]

We Got A Hamster

[athenaxfawley]

rootsandtoots‌:

WHO: @athenaxfawley​ WHERE: Vendor Market at the Quad WHEN: August 29th

It had been a weird day, and it was only getting weirder. Tilden was running in a dead sprint because a certain someone had shown up to Scamander Hall, uninvited, and attempted to corner him & demand his attentions. That someone happened to be She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, his on-again and ( more frequently ) off-again girlfriend, who didn’t understand the concept of “personal space” or “emotional distance” it seemed, even after their most recent falling out at the beginning of the summer. 

With the agility of a drunken monkey, Tilden leaped over a vendor’s station, limbs attempting to put as much space between him and the she-demon as possible, although he could almost hear her trilling tone following him still. Weaving deep into the throng of tents and tables, he hoped to lose her by blending in with the masses. 

He caught sight of the tapestry booth, fabric flapping in the wind, and knew there wouldn’t be a better opportunity. Not thinking clearly, he skid through the narrow opening without changing his momentum, and unceremoniously slammed into another body on the other side, sending them both teetering towards the displays within the tent. A shared gasp, and Tilden wrapped his arms around the petite figure, trying to balance them both in time but ultimately failing to prevent the inevitable; they fell to the ground together in a mess of tangled bodies, Tilden at least taking the worst of the fall as he cradled the other person on top, instincts at least preventing him from crushing them to death. 

“Holy shit, I’m so so so sorry!” he wheezed, out of breath and slightly dazed from the mess he had made. Blinking up blearily at the ( very pretty ) person he had basically tackled, a blush beginning to creep up his cheeks as he tried to laugh off his embarrassment, “I can’t believe - God, I’m so sorry, I was, uh - wow, I’m such an idiot.” 

Aimlessly wandering the vendors market was a personal favourite activity of hers during welcome week. Inevitably she would leave the market with more things to fill her already full to bursting apartment - she was making a very conscious effort to avoid the pet stall, knowing that she’d leave with a bag full of treats for her steadily growing zoo at home. She had a bag full of new cushions already, and some mason jars to decant ingredients into. Maybe one day she’d find someone who’d be able to tell her no when it came to new purchases, but for now, Athena was left to wander the vendors market peacefully and alone. There was something so blissful about welcome week. Sure it was full of hustle and bustle and new people trying to find their feet, but there was such a feel of community that was really beautiful - never mind the fact that she wasn’t burdened with work quite just yet. 

Slipping into the tapestry tent, Athena decided that one of these was precisely what she needed for the finishing touch in her apartment. She rented from Rosmerta off-campus, the on-campus accommodations wouldn’t take her pets, but Rosmerta could be quite strict on sticking things to walls. A tapestry hanging shouldn’t be a problem, and it would really fit the aesthetic that she’d wanted for her place. Admiring one that was hanging just by the entrance, Athena was about to turn and ask for a price when a man flew through the small crack and smacked into her rather painfully. It bloody hurt when someone ran into you full force without warning, and she was almost sure he’d winded her, but that was the least of her problems right now as her feet seemed to give way under her and a flashing concern that the pair might bring the whole booth down with them. Strong arms wrapped around her small form, another shock, and then she was on top of him.

Shock kept Athena on top of him for far longer than she should’ve been as she tried to process precisely what the hell had just happened. Another few moments passed before Athena crawled off him, kneeling beside him as she tried to catch her own breath. “Hey it’s okay, um...it’s okay,” Athena brushed it off with a small smile. “Is there a particular reason you’re running so fast? Are you running from an attacker, because I’ve just been unwittingly recruited into fight club and I’m pretty useless right now so I won’t be much help - but maybe next week after I’ve been to a meeting I’ll be able to fight them off.”

Pushing herself up onto her feet, Athena extended her hand down to the stranger that she’d just been on top of with a sheepish smile. “I hope I haven’t hurt you....y’know, landing on top of you. I’m Athena, by the way.”