Phosphenes

Sight

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lucyinthewest‌:

Lucinda placed a hand on her shoulder, “Well you have at least one friend now.” She smiled, “If we are alone here, at least we have each other. I am sure we will both see our families soon.” Melanie probably would have helped her to deal with all the problems she’d seen in her friends. 

Matilda tilted her head to the side and blinked. She didn’t expect that. “Oh.. thank you. I- you could consider me a friend of yours as well then.” She never really had friends, or at least she wouldn’t label them as such. She was raised with a responsibility, and making friends hadn’t been one of them. “Yes, I’m sure we will see our families soon. Until then.”

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tomasofalltrades‌:

“French.” It was the only language he was truly fluent in, although using so much English was improving his skills at it every day. “I speak a little Spanish, but only… battle words. And what I know of other languages is not polite.” He’d picked up all his languages from taverns and slums, from the worst parts of society. “I can teach you those too. If you want.” He doubted she’d agree to that, she was definitely not like him.

“I don’t see a use in words that aren’t polite, as you call it.” Matilda shrugged. She was expected to be well-behaved as a daughter of a respected family, and especially in her line of profession, she had to be careful with her words. “However, I will not be opposed to learning whatever you would like to share. How would you greet someone in French?”

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chiefofsarcasm‌:

For once, Dayo was being completely serious, not a single smirk in place. “You did not ask me, I asked you.” Unable to resist a little joke, he added, “That’s how a proposal works, the man asks the woman.” More seriously, he stood up. “This is not something that will affect my life at all. I plan to one day marry for love, and I am sure that whoever I loved would not mind that I pretended to be married to help a friend.” If he ever did find love, he was sure it’d be with someone who had a sense of humour and loyalty. It wouldn’t be a good match otherwise. “My people, my family, they would not protest either, as it is my decision.” There was a little bit of pressure to marry an African woman, but Dayo never bowed to pressure. “I want to do this for you, Matilda.” He took her hands in his larger ones. “No friend of mine will ever have their choice taken from them. If you wish to stay at Hogwarts, this is a way. At least for now.”

It was a unorthodox offer, however Matilda had to admit that it was a rather favourable one. If her parents thought that she was already engaged, they might not be so insistent that she return. This would give her more time to figure out what to do while letting her stay at Hogwarts. The question is if she could deceive her family like this. In the end, she had to return anyway. Although... technically Dayo did propose (not accounting for the word "fake" in it), and she really didn't want to leave. "You are sure of this?" Her question was more to reassure her that she could go through with this. "If you are, I will try to find a way to get out of my parents' arrangement as soon as I could," she promised. “I also won’t be able to thank you enough. You will have my utmost gratitude.”

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pureblood-hufflepuff‌:

“I highly doubt the founders would allow anything that could seriously harm anyone,” Persephone reassured with a smile.

“Sense anything?  How do you mean?  Are you able to sense spirits?”  she’d heard of people who could do just that, but had never met anyone that had the talent,” How are they bothering people?  I didn’t realize there was an issue with ghosts here.”

"Yes, it is my gift." Matilda didn't look away from the footsteps as she answered. However she did spare Persephone a glance at her next reply.

“You haven’t heard? I think they are calling him ‘Peeves’. While I do not think it’s wise to name a spirit instead of asking for his name, everybody seemed to have decided that was his name. I believe a couple of people have fallen into his traps, and they are mostly harmless pranks thus far. I do not know if he will become malicious in time. I have not managed to have him stay in one place long enough for me to talk to him."

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milokistky‌:

Milo smoothed out his shirt, and flashed a dashing smile. She was clearly very beautiful, pretty enough to get an invite on Hei’s crew. “Milo Kistky,” He smiled, pushing his long hair back, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Matilda. What are you up to on this fine day?”

“Likewise.” She nodded and returned his smile. “I was wondering what you had over here.” She took a step back and gestured at the crate. It couldn't have been anything dangerous if Milo was leaning by it, so at least that was alright. “If this is yours. Otherwise, would you happen to know what it is or what it is doing here?"

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arnorrson‌:

He tried not to be amused by her reaction to his state, though he couldn’t help but grin a little. Of course…he was generally grinning around Matilda. “Oh— I wasn’t getting dressed,” he said unhelpfully. “There’s no need to apologize. After all I said to come in, anyway.” Gunnarr had to admit that he was…somewhat disappointed she hadn’t been looking for him. But then again, why would she be? “Who were you looking for, then?”

Matilda decided to just ignore his statement on him not getting dressed. If she didn't, she probably would have yelled her next words. He was right in that he did say come in though, and she really wanted to berate him for that. Instead, she gritted her teeth because she shouldn't make a scene and she was there with a different purpose anyway. “I was looking for Luca Slytherin. Is he here at the moment?"

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lucyinthewest‌:

“Yes, we are,” She smiled, Melanie was the only person that had ever truly believed in her, “Honestly it’s…it’s difficult to be apart from her.” She looked down at her hands, realizing for the first time how intensely she missed her mother. 

“I.. understand.” She gave Lucinda a small smile. “I miss my family too.” With her recent nightmares and visions, she found herself wishing that her grandmother could be here to talk her out of her distress. Even if it was just to lecture her on how she should carry on. “I suppose we must endure it while we’re here.”

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arnorrdottir‌:

“And that one mood is to irritate everyone around him.” Siggy let out a quiet chuckle,“What hasn’t he done to me? Most recently, I had a rather public disagreement with him, in front of my son. He knows exactly how to push my buttons and he abuses that.” She did it back to him, but she wasn’t going to admit that.

“You aren’t wrong about that.” She sighed and frowned at Sigfrid’s next words. “Oh. That sounds.. terrible. That doesn't happen often, does it?" She thought back to her relationship with her brother. She wasn't sure she even remembers the last time they had a conversation without it being so formal, let alone fight with him. 

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lucyinthewest‌:

She looked down, hiding her frown, “Uh…no, not particularly. I mean, my mother gave me everything I have so much of that is dear to me.” But one particular trinket…she had nothing that was dear to her that she had not lost already. “It is really just my mother and I.”

“Oh. I suppose that’s alright too. We should be grateful for all that we have.” She turned to look at Lucinda, and then softly asked, “Just you and your mother? You are close to her then?”

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pureblood-hufflepuff‌:

Persephone nodded about wanting to follow the footsteps.  If there was anything she lacked, it was a sense of danger, and what harm could footsteps bring anyway?

“That’s what makes it all the more a mystery?  What exactly can climb walls as if twisting gravity itself?” she grinned,” I doubt it’s anything too dangerous if it’s gotten into the school itself.”

She started walking along the wall followed the steps as they wound up and down the path and away from where Persephone had originally come from.

Matilda followed Persephone as she led the way. She did find it fascinating, how the castle always had something or the other to offer. “I agree. I don’t think the founders would have allowed that.” Then after a quick pause, she continued. “At least, I hope the founders wouldn’t have allowed that.”

As she glanced at the footsteps, she recalled something. “I wonder. There was that spirit that had been bothering everyone a couple of weeks ago. It still is bothering some people as far as I’ve heard. It could be around. Perhaps it's the cause of this. We should probably be careful. I don’t sense anything as of yet, but I have since learned that this castle is too large to be able to sense something as easily as I could before.”

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tomasofalltrades‌:

He listened to the new words she was giving him, nodding. “Bù yào. Do not want. I will say it many times.” Tomas already knew it’d annoy people, the fact he had more ways to be rude, but he enjoyed it. People were getting too used to him, too many people were breaking through. He had to do more to push them away. “Do you want to learn something in my language?” That hadn’t been part of the deal, but he didn’t mind offering to share his language with someone else. He missed it. 

Matilda nodded in satisfaction as she seemed to have found the word that he was satisfied with. She was curious when Tomas offered to teach her his language instead. That had not been part of the deal, and she didn’t think he would be willing to extend the deal. However, she wasn’t necessarily opposed to the idea. After all, she did learn english and that had been useful. “What languages do you speak? I seem to recall you having spoken a couple of different ones before.” 

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chiefofsarcasm‌:

He couldn’t stop himself from rolling his eyes as she explained. The world was really stupid sometimes, trying to push women around. Dayo wasn’t going to let that happen. Lowering himself onto one knee, he took her hand. “Matilda Zhu, will you lie to your parents and tell them you have arranged a betrothal with me?” Before she could say anything, he held up his hand. He had more to say. “I come from a very good, respected, and wealthy family. Shacklebolts are from a strong line of magic. I may have no job now, but I am the grandson of a chief, one day I will take his place.” He grimaced slightly at the idea. “Of course, you would tell them we cannot marry until we have finished our education at Hogwarts. This would give you time to find a solution that is more appropriate for you.”

There was a second, well, more than a second of panic as Dayo took her hand and then got down on one knee. Matilda had not expected that kind of reaction from him when she had started to talk about her problems. “What?” She stared at him incredulously. “Wait- Adedayo. Are you being serious?” Her family might not approve of her decision, but he did make a compelling case. The title of another family was important to hers, and Dayo’s did not offer any less. Still, she wasn’t all that sure about the idea. “I couldn’t ask you to do this. Even if it would be a fake engagement. That would be too much to ask from you. While I do wish to stay at Hogwarts, it would be unfair of me to do so at your expense.”

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bellabruxa‌:

“Yeah, Gryffindor is the best! Your experience shouldn’t be adequate, it should be groundbreaking, joyful!” Matilda should feel like she is feeling right now, “Just like now, we are chasing a ghost and you are so calm and collected! How?”

“Groundbreaking joyful,” Matilda repeated Bella’s words with amusement. “I will try to remember that the next time I walk into the common room.” She then shrugged. “Well, this wouldn’t be the first time I was asked to find a spirit.”

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milokistky‌:

“Totally fine, now that a beautiful woman is before me.” Milo meant to be smooth, but instead came off very scattered as he stood and brushed himself off. “Sorry, about that, I was merely lost in thought.” Not something he could often claim. “It is a pleasure to meet you miss…?” He bowed deeply and offered a hand, a complete caricature of himself. 

She raised an eyebrow at his sort of compliment, partly amused, but not really all that impressed. “That’s alright,” she waived off his apology. It wasn’t like she was the one who had been startled. When he bowed, she gave a slight bow in return. “Zhu, Matilda Zhu. You may call me Matilda. And you are?”

[wizardkniight]

He can’t remember her name. He is very fond of her – she gave him information about the Poltergeist, calming him down when he felt like he was about to lose his mind, but for the life of him he can’t remember what her name is. He can’t exactly call her ghost girl out loud. 

“I don’t believe I thanked you for your help the other day.”

@zhumatilda

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Matilda was confused for a moment, before she remembered what it was that the man was talking about. She couldn’t remember his name though, only that he had been spooked by the poltergeist. Nevertheless, she gave him a smile as she lightly shook her head. 

“I didn’t offer any help. It was merely a suggestion.” 

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arnorrson‌:

Matilda knocking on his door was rather a surprise. He couldn’t imagine she’d purposefully come to find him, not when she made it rather clear that he annoyed her more than anything. But an amused chuckle fell from him as she closed the door quickly, and an eyebrow raised in surprise when yet another knock came. Gunnarr strode over to the door, a grin on his lips and opened it wide. “Hello, Matilda. To what do I owe this great honor of you knocking on my door?” He was, decidedly, still shirtless— and very sadly beardless.

“I-” She bit her tongue as she realised that he was still, indeed, shirtless. Breathe, Zhu Yaling. “I was going to apologize for barging in.” She put her hand together in front of her and tried not to grip her skirt a little too much at his grin. “I did not realize that you were in the middle of.. getting dressed.” It all sounded a little flat from her, but there wasn’t much she could say right now without feeling the need to scream. “That was my.. bad. I apologize. I was looking for someone.”

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lucyinthewest‌:

A pang of jealousy hit her as she thought of how she would never have her own grandmother to give her such a trinket, but she did not let it show on her face. “It certainly is beautiful,” She smiled, “I have not seen a stone of such color, I’m happy to have helped you retrieve it.” 

“Thank you. That’s very kind of you.” She smiled, and let her hand drop from the pendant. Then she crossed her hands on her lap and asked, “Do you have anything you’ve brought from home that means a lot to you?” She was curious to see what others had around the rest of the world. It was part of why she wanted to go to Hogwarts in the first place.