here comes the phoenix

Maia ~ she/her ~ Slytherin I'll never let them change me

[maiapatil]

-waits until Jessie has gone to class, before dragging Erica over to where Al is eating breakfast, giving him a stern look- Potter.

[albus--potter]

-looks up, beams at them- Hi Maia, hi Erica!

[ericasimmons]

-waves at Al enthusiastically, not entirely sure what they're meant to be doing; sometimes Maia isn't good at using her words- Hey Al!

[maiapatil]

-rolls eyes and shakes head, quietly hissing to Erica- Stop, we're doing the threatening best friend thing! -turns back to Al- We're here to ask you about your intentions towards Jessica McLaggen. -raises eyebrows threateningly-

[albus--potter]

-decides laughing would be mean, but Maia is about as threatening as a Niffler- Well, I was intending to eat lunch with her and then to do our homework together in our free period later?

[ericasimmons]

-whispers to self- Threatening? -out loud- Aw, that sounds nice. We're really happy you finally got together! -beams, ignoring Maia's death stare-

[maiapatil]

-stares at Erica with an extremely unimpressed face, wondering why she brought her along- Riight, we're happy for Jessie, but if you even think about getting her pregnant while you're in school or upsetting her in any way, we're going to hunt you down and make you into stew, understand? -points dramatically at him-

[albus--potter]

Thank you, Erica! -decides she's his favourite of Jessie's friends; will be updating Jessie later- How will you know if I think about those things? Are you secretly a very talented Legilimens? -blinks innocently at her-

[maiapatil]

-tries not to crack a smile even though Erica is giggling to herself- Maybe I am. You'd better watch your thoughts, young Mr Potter. -nods seriously-

[maiapatil]

-waits until Jessie has gone to class, before dragging Erica over to where Al is eating breakfast, giving him a stern look- Potter.

[albus--potter]

-looks up, beams at them- Hi Maia, hi Erica!

[ericasimmons]

-waves at Al enthusiastically, not entirely sure what they're meant to be doing; sometimes Maia isn't good at using her words- Hey Al!

[maiapatil]

-rolls eyes and shakes head, quietly hissing to Erica- Stop, we're doing the threatening best friend thing! -turns back to Al- We're here to ask you about your intentions towards Jessica McLaggen. -raises eyebrows threateningly-

[albus--potter]

-decides laughing would be mean, but Maia is about as threatening as a Niffler- Well, I was intending to eat lunch with her and then to do our homework together in our free period later?

[ericasimmons]

-whispers to self- Threatening? -out loud- Aw, that sounds nice. We're really happy you finally got together! -beams, ignoring Maia's death stare-

[maiapatil]

-stares at Erica with an extremely unimpressed face, wondering why she brought her along- Riight, we're happy for Jessie, but if you even think about getting her pregnant while you're in school or upsetting her in any way, we're going to hunt you down and make you into stew, understand? -points dramatically at him-

[maiapatil]

-waits until Jessie has gone to class, before dragging Erica over to where Al is eating breakfast, giving him a stern look- Potter.

[albus--potter]

-looks up, beams at them- Hi Maia, hi Erica!

[ericasimmons]

-waves at Al enthusiastically, not entirely sure what they're meant to be doing; sometimes Maia isn't good at using her words- Hey Al!

[maiapatil]

-rolls eyes and shakes head, quietly hissing to Erica- Stop, we're doing the threatening best friend thing! -turns back to Al- We're here to ask you about your intentions towards Jessica McLaggen. -raises eyebrows threateningly-

[maiapatil]

-waits until Jessie has gone to class, before dragging Erica over to where Al is eating breakfast, giving him a stern look- Potter.

[maiapatil]

Since Finola had put Maia in the Hospital Wing, they'd hung out several times, each time much more successful than their first interaction. Well, it would've been hard to get much worse. After Maia had spent half an hour gushing to Erica and Jessie about Flo at one point, Jessie had very bluntly asked when Maia was going to ask her out. (Erica had shaken her head disapprovingly at Jessie.) That had broken Maia for a few minutes, before she had to admit to herself that, yes, she did have a crush on Flo. Maia wasn't even 100% sure if Flo was into girls, but hey, she might as well ask. The worst thing that could happen was that Flo laughed at her... but Maia was trying not to think too hard about that. Besides, she couldn't imagine Flo doing that. The two of them had plans today to wander around Hogsmeade together, so Maia was determined to pluck up some courage (she must have inherited at least a little from her mum) and ask Flo on a date. Maia was actually on time to their agreed meeting point in the Entrance Hall so she leant against the wall to wait for Flo.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was pretty sure that being late was not how to impress gorgeous girls, but alas, here she was. She was running - well, jogging - to try to make up for it, but she was definitely going to be a few minutes late. Honestly, it wasn't as if she could make a worse impression than putting Maia in the Hospital Wing, and Maia had still wanted to hang out with her after that. Whether she'd want to date Flo was another story, but she'd made her peace with that. Sure, Maia was drop-dead beautiful and funny and sweet, but she could be content just being her friend. She got there just three minutes late. "Sorry I'm late," she said, doing her best to breathe normally and stand up straight like she was a healthy example of a human being.

[maiapatil]

Maia was pretty sure Flo had been rushing from the way she was breathing a little heavily but decided not to comment on it. It was unfair that she had been hurrying but still looked gorgeous. When Maia went jogging, she looked like she was dying. "Don't worry about it!" She said with a smile. It was only a couple of minutes, she'd barely noticed. Honestly, as long as someone didn't purposefully hurt Maia, she was pretty easy to get along with. "How's it going?"

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was fairly certain she hadn't managed to cleverly disguise how out of breath she was, but that just proved her devotion. It was a compliment. "Ah, so kind, but I've never met a thing I didn't worry about!" Hm, that might be a little too fourth-therapy-session for a casual friend hangout. She'd better move on quickly. "Great, thanks!" she said, bouncing on the balls of her feet. "How are you? Shall we mosey off on our adventure?" She got weirder every week, she was sure.

[maiapatil]

Maia snorted at Flo's comment, though she wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. Flo didn't seem like someone who worried about everything, but maybe she hid it well. It was healthy to have a good amount of worry, anyway. Maia smiled at Flo's enthusiasm. "I'm good thanks!" She nodded, "Yes, let's mose! Allons-y!" She rolled her eyes at herself a little before starting to head off, but life was too short to not act like the person you were. That was Maia's philosophy.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was relieved when Maia just snorted; clearly she'd taken it as a joke. She didn't think of herself as anxiety-ridden, really, she just worried what other people thought of her a little too much. Which sucked considering she was a loudmouthed boisterous idiot who got even worse around her best friend. "Glad to hear it!" They moseyed off together. At least the weather seemed ok today, for November. Which was a little worrying, actually. Couldn't wizards do something about global warming? Maybe they could just set some cooling charms? "Where to first?"

[maiapatil]

Maia was pondering how to say 'hey, I like you, let's go on a date sometime', wishing she'd asked someone for advice, when Flo asked where they should head first. Ah, yes, they didn't just want to aimlessly wander, otherwise they'd do 'a Maia' as her mum affectionately called it and look up from their conversation to realise they were in Hampshire. "Ooh, can we go to Honeydukes? I want to get Erica some chocolate." She had been a mess since breaking up with Brynn (although she had reassured Maia she should go on this not-a-date-but-she-wished-it-was) and Maia wanted to do something nice for her.

[finolafinnegan]

"Ooh, yes please," Flo said, thinking about all the chocolate she could eat. Chocolate was so good. That saying about the best thing since sliced bread was so silly. Sliced bread was fine. Chocolate was brilliant. It should be the best thing since chocolate. "Oh, yeah, how's she doing?" Considering how long they'd been together, they were a bit of an institution at Hogwarts, and everyone in the school knew about their breakup and seemed to have an opinion. Finola's opinion was 'good for her', although she could appreciate that it was still upsetting to break up with someone even if they had the worst personality. She'd heard enough second-hand from Roxy to think that someone should probably dropkick Brynn Grant into the sun.

[maiapatil]

"Excellent," Maia replied as they started to head that direction. She'd forgotten that Flo would have heard about the whole Erica situation from Roxy. Of course, the whole school knew the vague details, but Flo likely knew most of the story. "She's a bit of a mess. Everyone thinks she should be happy because she dumped him, but I think the way he treated her is really hitting her." She made a face, once again mad at herself for not having realised how bad it was. "Roxy and Dakota are both such good friends to her, though."

[maiapatil]

Since Finola had put Maia in the Hospital Wing, they'd hung out several times, each time much more successful than their first interaction. Well, it would've been hard to get much worse. After Maia had spent half an hour gushing to Erica and Jessie about Flo at one point, Jessie had very bluntly asked when Maia was going to ask her out. (Erica had shaken her head disapprovingly at Jessie.) That had broken Maia for a few minutes, before she had to admit to herself that, yes, she did have a crush on Flo. Maia wasn't even 100% sure if Flo was into girls, but hey, she might as well ask. The worst thing that could happen was that Flo laughed at her... but Maia was trying not to think too hard about that. Besides, she couldn't imagine Flo doing that. The two of them had plans today to wander around Hogsmeade together, so Maia was determined to pluck up some courage (she must have inherited at least a little from her mum) and ask Flo on a date. Maia was actually on time to their agreed meeting point in the Entrance Hall so she leant against the wall to wait for Flo.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was pretty sure that being late was not how to impress gorgeous girls, but alas, here she was. She was running - well, jogging - to try to make up for it, but she was definitely going to be a few minutes late. Honestly, it wasn't as if she could make a worse impression than putting Maia in the Hospital Wing, and Maia had still wanted to hang out with her after that. Whether she'd want to date Flo was another story, but she'd made her peace with that. Sure, Maia was drop-dead beautiful and funny and sweet, but she could be content just being her friend. She got there just three minutes late. "Sorry I'm late," she said, doing her best to breathe normally and stand up straight like she was a healthy example of a human being.

[maiapatil]

Maia was pretty sure Flo had been rushing from the way she was breathing a little heavily but decided not to comment on it. It was unfair that she had been hurrying but still looked gorgeous. When Maia went jogging, she looked like she was dying. "Don't worry about it!" She said with a smile. It was only a couple of minutes, she'd barely noticed. Honestly, as long as someone didn't purposefully hurt Maia, she was pretty easy to get along with. "How's it going?"

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was fairly certain she hadn't managed to cleverly disguise how out of breath she was, but that just proved her devotion. It was a compliment. "Ah, so kind, but I've never met a thing I didn't worry about!" Hm, that might be a little too fourth-therapy-session for a casual friend hangout. She'd better move on quickly. "Great, thanks!" she said, bouncing on the balls of her feet. "How are you? Shall we mosey off on our adventure?" She got weirder every week, she was sure.

[maiapatil]

Maia snorted at Flo's comment, though she wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. Flo didn't seem like someone who worried about everything, but maybe she hid it well. It was healthy to have a good amount of worry, anyway. Maia smiled at Flo's enthusiasm. "I'm good thanks!" She nodded, "Yes, let's mose! Allons-y!" She rolled her eyes at herself a little before starting to head off, but life was too short to not act like the person you were. That was Maia's philosophy.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was relieved when Maia just snorted; clearly she'd taken it as a joke. She didn't think of herself as anxiety-ridden, really, she just worried what other people thought of her a little too much. Which sucked considering she was a loudmouthed boisterous idiot who got even worse around her best friend. "Glad to hear it!" They moseyed off together. At least the weather seemed ok today, for November. Which was a little worrying, actually. Couldn't wizards do something about global warming? Maybe they could just set some cooling charms? "Where to first?"

[maiapatil]

Maia was pondering how to say 'hey, I like you, let's go on a date sometime', wishing she'd asked someone for advice, when Flo asked where they should head first. Ah, yes, they didn't just want to aimlessly wander, otherwise they'd do 'a Maia' as her mum affectionately called it and look up from their conversation to realise they were in Hampshire. "Ooh, can we go to Honeydukes? I want to get Erica some chocolate." She had been a mess since breaking up with Brynn (although she had reassured Maia she should go on this not-a-date-but-she-wished-it-was) and Maia wanted to do something nice for her.

[maiapatil]

Since Finola had put Maia in the Hospital Wing, they'd hung out several times, each time much more successful than their first interaction. Well, it would've been hard to get much worse. After Maia had spent half an hour gushing to Erica and Jessie about Flo at one point, Jessie had very bluntly asked when Maia was going to ask her out. (Erica had shaken her head disapprovingly at Jessie.) That had broken Maia for a few minutes, before she had to admit to herself that, yes, she did have a crush on Flo. Maia wasn't even 100% sure if Flo was into girls, but hey, she might as well ask. The worst thing that could happen was that Flo laughed at her... but Maia was trying not to think too hard about that. Besides, she couldn't imagine Flo doing that. The two of them had plans today to wander around Hogsmeade together, so Maia was determined to pluck up some courage (she must have inherited at least a little from her mum) and ask Flo on a date. Maia was actually on time to their agreed meeting point in the Entrance Hall so she leant against the wall to wait for Flo.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was pretty sure that being late was not how to impress gorgeous girls, but alas, here she was. She was running - well, jogging - to try to make up for it, but she was definitely going to be a few minutes late. Honestly, it wasn't as if she could make a worse impression than putting Maia in the Hospital Wing, and Maia had still wanted to hang out with her after that. Whether she'd want to date Flo was another story, but she'd made her peace with that. Sure, Maia was drop-dead beautiful and funny and sweet, but she could be content just being her friend. She got there just three minutes late. "Sorry I'm late," she said, doing her best to breathe normally and stand up straight like she was a healthy example of a human being.

[maiapatil]

Maia was pretty sure Flo had been rushing from the way she was breathing a little heavily but decided not to comment on it. It was unfair that she had been hurrying but still looked gorgeous. When Maia went jogging, she looked like she was dying. "Don't worry about it!" She said with a smile. It was only a couple of minutes, she'd barely noticed. Honestly, as long as someone didn't purposefully hurt Maia, she was pretty easy to get along with. "How's it going?"

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was fairly certain she hadn't managed to cleverly disguise how out of breath she was, but that just proved her devotion. It was a compliment. "Ah, so kind, but I've never met a thing I didn't worry about!" Hm, that might be a little too fourth-therapy-session for a casual friend hangout. She'd better move on quickly. "Great, thanks!" she said, bouncing on the balls of her feet. "How are you? Shall we mosey off on our adventure?" She got weirder every week, she was sure.

[maiapatil]

Maia snorted at Flo's comment, though she wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. Flo didn't seem like someone who worried about everything, but maybe she hid it well. It was healthy to have a good amount of worry, anyway. Maia smiled at Flo's enthusiasm. "I'm good thanks!" She nodded, "Yes, let's mose! Allons-y!" She rolled her eyes at herself a little before starting to head off, but life was too short to not act like the person you were. That was Maia's philosophy.

[maiapatil]

Since Finola had put Maia in the Hospital Wing, they'd hung out several times, each time much more successful than their first interaction. Well, it would've been hard to get much worse. After Maia had spent half an hour gushing to Erica and Jessie about Flo at one point, Jessie had very bluntly asked when Maia was going to ask her out. (Erica had shaken her head disapprovingly at Jessie.) That had broken Maia for a few minutes, before she had to admit to herself that, yes, she did have a crush on Flo. Maia wasn't even 100% sure if Flo was into girls, but hey, she might as well ask. The worst thing that could happen was that Flo laughed at her... but Maia was trying not to think too hard about that. Besides, she couldn't imagine Flo doing that. The two of them had plans today to wander around Hogsmeade together, so Maia was determined to pluck up some courage (she must have inherited at least a little from her mum) and ask Flo on a date. Maia was actually on time to their agreed meeting point in the Entrance Hall so she leant against the wall to wait for Flo.

[finolafinnegan]

Flo was pretty sure that being late was not how to impress gorgeous girls, but alas, here she was. She was running - well, jogging - to try to make up for it, but she was definitely going to be a few minutes late. Honestly, it wasn't as if she could make a worse impression than putting Maia in the Hospital Wing, and Maia had still wanted to hang out with her after that. Whether she'd want to date Flo was another story, but she'd made her peace with that. Sure, Maia was drop-dead beautiful and funny and sweet, but she could be content just being her friend. She got there just three minutes late. "Sorry I'm late," she said, doing her best to breathe normally and stand up straight like she was a healthy example of a human being.

[maiapatil]

Maia was pretty sure Flo had been rushing from the way she was breathing a little heavily but decided not to comment on it. It was unfair that she had been hurrying but still looked gorgeous. When Maia went jogging, she looked like she was dying. "Don't worry about it!" She said with a smile. It was only a couple of minutes, she'd barely noticed. Honestly, as long as someone didn't purposefully hurt Maia, she was pretty easy to get along with. "How's it going?"

[maiapatil]

Since Finola had put Maia in the Hospital Wing, they'd hung out several times, each time much more successful than their first interaction. Well, it would've been hard to get much worse. After Maia had spent half an hour gushing to Erica and Jessie about Flo at one point, Jessie had very bluntly asked when Maia was going to ask her out. (Erica had shaken her head disapprovingly at Jessie.) That had broken Maia for a few minutes, before she had to admit to herself that, yes, she did have a crush on Flo. Maia wasn't even 100% sure if Flo was into girls, but hey, she might as well ask. The worst thing that could happen was that Flo laughed at her... but Maia was trying not to think too hard about that. Besides, she couldn't imagine Flo doing that. The two of them had plans today to wander around Hogsmeade together, so Maia was determined to pluck up some courage (she must have inherited at least a little from her mum) and ask Flo on a date. Maia was actually on time to their agreed meeting point in the Entrance Hall so she leant against the wall to wait for Flo.

[finolafinnegan]

-gets up early and eats breakfast quickly before visiting the Hospital Wing; she still feels guilty about putting Maia in there- Hey, Maia! How are you feeling this fine morning? -hopes she’s going to say she feels great-

[maiapatil]

-wakes up and feels a bit grouchy about not being able to go for a run, like usual; Pomfrey told her to take it gently for a few days to recover, but at least she should be able to get out today once Pomfrey’s checked her over. Is perked up by Flo’s appearance- Hi! Much better now you’re here, I’ve just been staring at the walls waiting for Pomfrey to come and discharge me. My friends haven’t even bothered to check I’m alive. -jokingly sniffs- I feel absolutely fine, though, so no harm done!

[finolafinnegan]

-is glad to see Maia’s smiling so she’s clearly not bearing a grudge; dares to sit in the seat next to her- I’m glad I could help! Oh no, that’s really not on! For all they know, you could be at death’s door, dictating your last will and testament. -beams at her- Oh, good! You’re not the first person I’ve put in here and you probably won’t be the last -sighs-

[maiapatil]

Exactly! I’m not surprised Jess hasn’t made it; she’s probably still in bed, the lazy so-and-so. Erica must be busy or she would’ve come. -pouts- But thank you for keeping me company! How are you doing? -cocks head to one side- You mentioned that yesterday. Who else have you put in here and how? Should I start wearing protective gear around you?

[finolafinnegan]

I can’t believe she’s still in bed, but I’m here, having heroically got up at the very break of dawn! Oh, you’re friends with Erica? I feel like she’s practically my best friend, I’ve heard so much about her from Roxy. -rolls eyes good-naturedly- You’re welcome! I feel like I owe you, since, y'know, I put you in here. I’m okay! I had a good breakfast, so I’m set for the day. -talks nonsense a lot- Uh… mostly Falcon and Dakota. And Roxy. They’re the only ones who ever pair up with me for Potions, unless Slughorn sticks his oar in. Protective gear might be a good idea, honestly. Just in Potions, though!

[maiapatil]

Clearly you’re just a better person than she is. -nods- Oh, yeah, I forgot you were friends with Roxy! I feel like that about Roxy and Dakota, too, with how much Erica says about them if you get her talking. -smiles fondly- Well, we agreed yesterday that we both put me in here. -sheepish look- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so good for you. I’m glad they’re still willing to pair up with you, even once you’ve put them in here. I mean, now I know to bring my protective gear and pay attention, I wouldn’t mind pairing up with you again. So, you don’t put as many people in here outside of Potions, then?

[finolafinnegan]

I like to think so! Oh, does she? -files away that titbit for later- We did, didn’t we? I still feel like I half-owe you, then. It is! I love breakfast. I wish I could eat it for every meal. -nods- Yeah, they’re good people! They’re mostly trying to save me from myself, really. It does usually work. Every year we have less trips to the Hospital Wing! -feels like that doesn’t sound very convincing- Really?! I’m sure Alice will appreciate that. I don’t think yesterday will have helped her confidence. -sighs- No, not usually!

[maiapatil]

-smiles- If you feel like you owe me, then your recompense can just be having got up early just to hang out with me. There we go, all is forgiven! -goofy grin- When you cook for yourself, you can have breakfast for every meal. What did you have this morning, anyway? Being here actually has some perks, the House Elves came and asked me for my specific breakfast order. -soft look- So now I’ve messed up your good streak? I’ll just be “0 days since putting someone in the Hospital Wing”? -acts wounded- Of course! -slightly trepidatious about the idea of the two of them pairing up, but willing to protect poor Alice, and maybe it’ll be safer to be nearer and keep an eye on the chaos- Well, that’s good!

[finolafinnegan]

-gets up early and eats breakfast quickly before visiting the Hospital Wing; she still feels guilty about putting Maia in there- Hey, Maia! How are you feeling this fine morning? -hopes she’s going to say she feels great-

[maiapatil]

-wakes up and feels a bit grouchy about not being able to go for a run, like usual; Pomfrey told her to take it gently for a few days to recover, but at least she should be able to get out today once Pomfrey’s checked her over. Is perked up by Flo’s appearance- Hi! Much better now you’re here, I’ve just been staring at the walls waiting for Pomfrey to come and discharge me. My friends haven’t even bothered to check I’m alive. -jokingly sniffs- I feel absolutely fine, though, so no harm done!

[finolafinnegan]

-is glad to see Maia’s smiling so she’s clearly not bearing a grudge; dares to sit in the seat next to her- I’m glad I could help! Oh no, that’s really not on! For all they know, you could be at death’s door, dictating your last will and testament. -beams at her- Oh, good! You’re not the first person I’ve put in here and you probably won’t be the last -sighs-

[maiapatil]

Exactly! I’m not surprised Jess hasn’t made it; she’s probably still in bed, the lazy so-and-so. Erica must be busy or she would’ve come. -pouts- But thank you for keeping me company! How are you doing? -cocks head to one side- You mentioned that yesterday. Who else have you put in here and how? Should I start wearing protective gear around you?

[finolafinnegan]

I can’t believe she’s still in bed, but I’m here, having heroically got up at the very break of dawn! Oh, you’re friends with Erica? I feel like she’s practically my best friend, I’ve heard so much about her from Roxy. -rolls eyes good-naturedly- You’re welcome! I feel like I owe you, since, y'know, I put you in here. I’m okay! I had a good breakfast, so I’m set for the day. -talks nonsense a lot- Uh… mostly Falcon and Dakota. And Roxy. They’re the only ones who ever pair up with me for Potions, unless Slughorn sticks his oar in. Protective gear might be a good idea, honestly. Just in Potions, though!

[maiapatil]

Clearly you’re just a better person than she is. -nods- Oh, yeah, I forgot you were friends with Roxy! I feel like that about Roxy and Dakota, too, with how much Erica says about them if you get her talking. -smiles fondly- Well, we agreed yesterday that we both put me in here. -sheepish look- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so good for you. I’m glad they’re still willing to pair up with you, even once you’ve put them in here. I mean, now I know to bring my protective gear and pay attention, I wouldn’t mind pairing up with you again. So, you don’t put as many people in here outside of Potions, then?

[finolafinnegan]

I like to think so! Oh, does she? -files away that titbit for later- We did, didn’t we? I still feel like I half-owe you, then. It is! I love breakfast. I wish I could eat it for every meal. -nods- Yeah, they’re good people! They’re mostly trying to save me from myself, really. It does usually work. Every year we have less trips to the Hospital Wing! -feels like that doesn’t sound very convincing- Really?! I’m sure Alice will appreciate that. I don’t think yesterday will have helped her confidence. -sighs- No, not usually!

[maiapatil]

You’re certainly better at letting other people get a single word in edgeways. -beams- Yeah, I’m starting to feel replaced, what with Jess and Al dating and Erica always hanging out with them. -partly joking- Ooh, what breakfast foods do you like? -loves knowing really specific things about people- Ah, bless them! I can help protect you from yourself, I’ll volunteer as tribute to join the protective squad. From yesterday, it seems like it might be safer to be your partner than a bystander, so... -and she would like to spend more time with Flo, who seems really lovely- Not usually? -pauses- Well, that’s something! Maybe we should hang out sometime outside of class, then? If you’d like? -smiles-

[finolafinnegan]

-gets up early and eats breakfast quickly before visiting the Hospital Wing; she still feels guilty about putting Maia in there- Hey, Maia! How are you feeling this fine morning? -hopes she’s going to say she feels great-

[maiapatil]

-wakes up and feels a bit grouchy about not being able to go for a run, like usual; Pomfrey told her to take it gently for a few days to recover, but at least she should be able to get out today once Pomfrey’s checked her over. Is perked up by Flo’s appearance- Hi! Much better now you’re here, I’ve just been staring at the walls waiting for Pomfrey to come and discharge me. My friends haven’t even bothered to check I’m alive. -jokingly sniffs- I feel absolutely fine, though, so no harm done!

[finolafinnegan]

-is glad to see Maia’s smiling so she’s clearly not bearing a grudge; dares to sit in the seat next to her- I’m glad I could help! Oh no, that’s really not on! For all they know, you could be at death’s door, dictating your last will and testament. -beams at her- Oh, good! You’re not the first person I’ve put in here and you probably won’t be the last -sighs-

[maiapatil]

Exactly! I’m not surprised Jess hasn’t made it; she’s probably still in bed, the lazy so-and-so. Erica must be busy or she would’ve come. -pouts- But thank you for keeping me company! How are you doing? -cocks head to one side- You mentioned that yesterday. Who else have you put in here and how? Should I start wearing protective gear around you?

[finolafinnegan]

I can’t believe she’s still in bed, but I’m here, having heroically got up at the very break of dawn! Oh, you’re friends with Erica? I feel like she’s practically my best friend, I’ve heard so much about her from Roxy. -rolls eyes good-naturedly- You’re welcome! I feel like I owe you, since, y'know, I put you in here. I’m okay! I had a good breakfast, so I’m set for the day. -talks nonsense a lot- Uh… mostly Falcon and Dakota. And Roxy. They’re the only ones who ever pair up with me for Potions, unless Slughorn sticks his oar in. Protective gear might be a good idea, honestly. Just in Potions, though!

[maiapatil]

Clearly you’re just a better person than she is. -nods- Oh, yeah, I forgot you were friends with Roxy! I feel like that about Roxy and Dakota, too, with how much Erica says about them if you get her talking. -smiles fondly- Well, we agreed yesterday that we both put me in here. -sheepish look- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so good for you. I’m glad they’re still willing to pair up with you, even once you’ve put them in here. I mean, now I know to bring my protective gear and pay attention, I wouldn’t mind pairing up with you again. So, you don’t put as many people in here outside of Potions, then?

[finolafinnegan]

-gets up early and eats breakfast quickly before visiting the Hospital Wing; she still feels guilty about putting Maia in there- Hey, Maia! How are you feeling this fine morning? -hopes she’s going to say she feels great-

[maiapatil]

-wakes up and feels a bit grouchy about not being able to go for a run, like usual; Pomfrey told her to take it gently for a few days to recover, but at least she should be able to get out today once Pomfrey’s checked her over. Is perked up by Flo’s appearance- Hi! Much better now you’re here, I’ve just been staring at the walls waiting for Pomfrey to come and discharge me. My friends haven’t even bothered to check I’m alive. -jokingly sniffs- I feel absolutely fine, though, so no harm done!

[finolafinnegan]

-is glad to see Maia’s smiling so she’s clearly not bearing a grudge; dares to sit in the seat next to her- I’m glad I could help! Oh no, that’s really not on! For all they know, you could be at death’s door, dictating your last will and testament. -beams at her- Oh, good! You’re not the first person I’ve put in here and you probably won’t be the last -sighs-

[maiapatil]

Exactly! I’m not surprised Jess hasn’t made it; she’s probably still in bed, the lazy so-and-so. Erica must be busy or she would’ve come. -pouts- But thank you for keeping me company! How are you doing? -cocks head to one side- You mentioned that yesterday. Who else have you put in here and how? Should I start wearing protective gear around you?

[finolafinnegan]

-gets up early and eats breakfast quickly before visiting the Hospital Wing; she still feels guilty about putting Maia in there- Hey, Maia! How are you feeling this fine morning? -hopes she’s going to say she feels great-

[maiapatil]

-wakes up and feels a bit grouchy about not being able to go for a run, like usual; Pomfrey told her to take it gently for a few days to recover, but at least she should be able to get out today once Pomfrey’s checked her over. Is perked up by Flo’s appearance- Hi! Much better now you’re here, I’ve just been staring at the walls waiting for Pomfrey to come and discharge me. My friends haven’t even bothered to check I’m alive. -jokingly sniffs- I feel absolutely fine, though, so no harm done!