[center][h3][color=plum]Temporary Admission[/color][/h3][/center]

[center][b]Location:[/b] Master Melody's Academy, Loom [b]Time of Day:[/b] Morning
[b]Contributors:[/b] [@Celaira], [@Wind Wild], [@Synthorian], and [@Fallenreaper][/center] 

Olivia followed Aeris, her figure kept tightly close, while she mentally debated with herself. She was nervous. That much was easy, her heart hammering in her chest and soft, rapid breathing seem to fill her with each step drawing closer. With everything that happened, Olivia felt her life spiraling out of control while she fought not to scream inside. She tried not to wonder about Emmet as the pair’s steps echoed throughout the hall. The carpet red, reminding her of blood, made her head shake the imagine out of her focus and instinctively pulled closer to Ris, the only comfort in this strange place. What was she doing here? The question seemed to come up empty with answers while they walked in silence. 

Her hand was picking at her current and only outfit, feeling the knitted fabric trying to ride up with each step. Noelle might’ve had good intentions, but the skirt was far too short for her tastes. While it didn’t flash anyone, it left little of her legs to the imagination making her greatly desire to put at least a pair of pants on. She had managed to get her hair somewhat decent though it still had strands out of place and sticking out, her braid unsalvageable, in its let down way. Her red hair had its own slight wavy that denied the more popular straight look most Kenan teens enjoyed. 

Olivia had barely registered that her hand had slipped into Aeris’ until they had nearly arrived to Lily Quarin’s office.

They would both soon realise the presence of a massive figure of muscle and black fur standing next to the door to the Principle's office. An 11 foot tall Wolf Beast, casually leaning against the wall and playing with a yoyo. It's didn't take long for him to notice the two girls. "Ah, you two must be the new hopefuls." He said with wolfish grin. "Lily is right inside." Beyond, the two girls could hear the sweet melody of a violin.

Olivia’s hand tightened around Aeris’ fingers when she saw the wolf like beast leaning outside of the office. Her eyes went up in shock while her stomach fell to her knees, awed and frightened by the massive height. His black lips pulled upward to give them a wolfish smile, his sharp, white teeth peered their tips from underneath and looked dangerous enough to rip her to pieces. Oddly enough she had overlooked the silliness of his claws manipulating such a delicate toy like the yo-yo in his large paws. She managed to swallow her fear for a grand total of a few seconds before it rose back up to throttle her. [i]Great…[/i] she thought bitterly, [i]I’m terrified and he’s not even done anything to me.[/i] 

Aeris idly walked alongside Olivia as they ventured toward Lily's office, her ever irredescent eyes starting straight ahead. She could practically [i]feel[/i] Olivia's unease though the girl said nothing of it. However, when Olivia's hand slipped into the doll's own, she couldn't help but look at her, a gente smile playing on her lips as she squeezed lightly. 

When they came to Lily's door, and the wolfish beast spoke, Little Kasio squeezed Olivia's hand once more and smiled warmly at the creature before her. "Thank you." The words fell from her lips calmly, as she gently tugged Olvia through the door before her heart, or stomach leapt up her throat. Once they were inside the room, and the door closed safely behind them Aeris looked at Olivia again. "There's no need to be afraid here, no one will hurt you. Though you will meet a lot of strange [i]people[/i]." The last word was emphasized, as Aeris tried to subtely let Olivia know there were more creatures than just Darius, or herself that wander about in life. 

She wanted the girl to understand that she didn't need to be afraid here. But, she also wanted her to be prepared.   

The principal was still playing her violin as the girls entered but hearing their voices she gently put the instrument down and went to receive her guests. Her fiery hair fanned out like an animated flame as her heels quickly carried her to the door.  

“Hello ladies.” She greeted with a gentle smile, a hand landing briefly on Olivia's shoulder as a comforting gesture before she turned to the inside of the office and lead them in. Instead of seating them around the desk she sat them down around a coffee table full of exquisite sweets cakes and pots of tea that were already brewing. “I have been informed about your arrival and have been hoping for your speedy recovery since I heard of the atrocities you had to live through last night. I hope you have managed to put most of it behind you and can assure you the matter of the people who did this will be resolved as soon as it possibly can. In the mean-time.” She gestured with an open hand over the tea and sweets. “I know it's hardly any consolation, but please help yourself to whatever small chunks of happiness we can offer.”

Olivia had noted how casual Ris was when talking to the wolf, her fear didn’t seem to listen to her reasoning and seemed to ignore Aeris’ easygoing reaction. Still the small squeezes at least kept her from screaming away in terror. She felt relieved when the door closed, the thick wood between them and the wolf, had given some sense of security that was likely exaggerated. Mainly it seemed out of sight was out of mind for Olivia. Now the guilt had started to gnaw within her causing her to bite her lip in shame. 

She felt her guardian’s eyes look at her, increasing the sense of self blame while she looked into Aeris’ eyes. She expected the sort of judgment, hate or disappointment, or other emotion that told her that Aeris was against her behavior in some way. Even after her comforting squeezes. For a moment, Olivia expected Aeris to scold her but instead there came something more, an explanation. She relaxed when she realised Aeris wasn’t going to shout at her and took in the vampire’s words.

 It was now, after Aeris’ words, she noticed the soft tone of the violin playing in the background. It made her think of home as the strings danced with their own given melody and seemed to flood the room with emotion, stirring her heart into a sooth state, until it finally died. Sounds of the instrument were gently placed on the pedestal while a woman rose upright, her figure lithe and rather pretty in the young girl’s eyes, gliding toward their direction.  Olivia took a moment to tie the woman to memory as she usually did, when she wasn’t freaked out, on meeting new people. She first noted the fiery red hair, the curls and unnatural manner that remind her of flames, followed by her gentle smile and manner. 

Her hand briefly touched Olivia’s shoulder, girl smiled. It was unforced or faked, a rather good sign, making yesterday’s tension fade away. She had expected the brisk and professional air her old principle had given. Instead Olivia was left utterly shocked when Ms. Quarin led them to a coffee table filled with treats and teapots. When the sugary scent rose to her nose, her middle made a loud announcement causing her eyes to widen and her arms to wrap about her middle. Heat rose to her cheeks giving her a blushing rose red to her skin, her lips pulled into a sheepish and apologetic smile. 

“Thank you and I’m sorry about that. I’ve not eaten since...lunch yester-” Olivia paused when she remember Lily mentioned she knew about the kidnapping. She blinked, trying to recall if she had mentioned anything and it dawned that she hadn’t. “How do you know? It only happened yesterday evening.” 

Absentmindedly, Olivia had taken a seat, her hand reached for the nearest slice that tempted her. It was a scone, yellow texture with strawberry and cream jars beside it. She had hoped to quiet her rumbling stomach while she listened to Ms. Quarin’s explanation, placing on some jam and cream for flavoring. Her eyes, however, never left the principle. Part of her was worried this woman could see through more then she let on and felt jittery Ms. Quarin might see she was hiding something. 

Aeris watched Olivia with a sweet expression as Lily made her way toward the girl. Ever calming was the Siren's prescence, so much so that Aeris noticed that Olivia had almost immediately calmed down upon the other woman's gesture. As they were lead to the coffee table filled with cakes and other confectionary delights, the doll couldn't help but smile. Then, the thought of what she did to Mai earlier resurfaced, and she cleared her own throat as Olivia spoke to Ms. Quarin. 

Absently, Aeris wondered similarly to Olivia. Who had told Lily? It was possible Darius had called her, and thinking back on it, she remembered him mentioning such, but she wasn't sure if he had yet. It was also possible that Noel had contacted the school as well, though she didn't know the boy well enough to make any presumptions to that affect, and thus remained relatively quiet during the interaction for a few moments.

"Ms. Quarin," Aeris started, trying to speak to the principal in as proper a manner as she could. "You probably already know, but I'd like to enroll Olivia in school here. Though, admittedly, I'm not sure what actions would need to be taken to achieve that."

The principle's calm was unshakeable and she poured herself some tea, taking a sip before addressing both girls' questions at once. 

"To listen, watch, and know, is our job here at the Academy, young miss Mattews. One could say we're a sort of a watchtower. After miss and mister Kasio left during the festivities the Sight, Hazumi, apparently kept track of them. She saw what happened and alerted me, although by the time we would have gotten to you... " She looked at Aeris. "You and your brother both have my utmost grattitude. And, while I knew how the story unfolded, I didn't know about your intentions to become one of our pupils." Lily raised an eyebrow at Olivia. "Of course, I assume that you would be mature enough to make such a decision for yourself." The slight criticism was aimed at Aeris just as much as it was to the girl. "I'm afraid all our classes focus on magic and its uses. If you have no natural magical affinity then there would only be two paths open for you - becoming a scholar or going on the front line as a Musician." Her eyes turned to Aeris, her expression serious and stern. "Of course, if we're only talking about a temporary measure, we can provide protection for her until the culprit is caught. However I don't feel like compromising her whole future because of one accident is a wise decision. Furthermore, I feel like it should be taken by herself or her immediate family."

When Aeris asked her question, Olivia fell silent. Ris’s answer to keeping her safe was ringing in her head and making the girl know this was for her own good, despite the doubts spinning in her head. She could feel Aeris relax with her own mood and noted the eyes settled on her. However, Olivia didn’t react. Not that the girl didn’t her guardian to see she acknowledge it but rather she wanted to stay on alert, namely with this mysterious principle. The woman was already pouring her tea and taking a sip before she answered them both.  

It wasn’t what Olivia has expected to hear. 

When Ms. Quarin admitted to having Aeris and Mairyell tailed, in a roundabout way, by this Hazumi person the butterflies settled in her stomach. If it was that easy, what else could be seen? She pushed the thought away when she noted Ms. Quarin looking her direction, her eyebrow upright in curiousity. Needless to say the criticism wasn’t appreciated but Olivia knew she had to make a good impression and fighting with the principle wasn’t the right way to go. She immediately placed her scone down when she felt the hunger replaced by the lead rock in her middle.

At the mention of magic, a small, childish voice version of her own, whispered within Olivia. [i]Oh, but I do. I can see death and the misery history of an item.[/i] 

Instead, she bit her tongue against the words. “Ms. Quarin, I really think that might be too late. Mr. Fi…” Olivia paused, taking a deep breath and gathering herself up before she started again. “Someone has already died because of me. My future has already been affected and I’m not even sure I can go back to face what happened. If I hadn’t… If I just let her take me without shouting, he might’ve… What was I thinking...” 

[i]He would’ve still been alive.[/i] Her mind finished for her. Reflexively she felt cold and terrible, her arms pulled into her lap while they curled about like a shield. She barely realize she was trembling until she noted her gloved hand then closed her eyes to get herself under control. Her words became soft, timidly spoken.  As if her fake calm might make her lies more believable. “M-my brother is the only one to have shown any magic ability. Emmet does both Earth magic and a few others, I think. However I don’t have any.” 

Listening to Ms. Quarin, Aeris simply remained silent. It wasn't as if the school didn't know her relationship with Darius and his family. 

However, when Olivia start to tremble, and blame herself, Aeris instinctively pulled the girl gently into her arms. "It's not you're fault, Liv. It's not." Aeris voice was soft, and muffled by Olivia's own hair. The vampire loved Olivia more than life, just like she did Mairyell. So, even as awkward as a display of affection might've been, Olivia needed to be comforted. She hadn't been able to do so last night due to how she had passed out, and thus, the instincts to do so now were strong.  

Lily's expression softened at the display and she took a sip of her tea, contemplating before speaking up again. 
"I understand you are shaken. I'm not against you taking permament residence in the Academy, I'm simply trying to prevent you from making one of the biggest mistakes of your life. We have had musicians before who joined us before they were ready and it didn't go well for either of us." She took another sip and set the cup down. "Take a few days. Meet the people we teach and the people who teach. Get to know us. Then you can make a well-informed decision of your own on whether you belong here. The door to my office is always open for you." She smiled reassuringly at Olivia. "And please, [i]do[/i] help yourself to a scone."

Olivia didn’t care, her face side pressed tighter into her current guardian's chest. Part of her wanted to just let out a soft cry and wept willing into the vampire’s embrace, letting the pain and frustration out in one continuous meltdown. Instead she just tried to keep her dignity first. She didn’t want pity or charity which would’ve only made this experience worse. Instinctively she held fast to Ris for comfort. Her figure was a rock for the girl to latch on desperately as she waited out this storm of emotions within her. 

Her emotional state must’ve been showing for Ms. Quarin’s expression became gentler. It seemed that sipping her tea and thinking was a normal habit, her eyes reflecting her mind at work while she searched her next words carefully. It only took seconds but soon, she explained the reason. She set the cup down with a soft rattle as she seemed finished with it. Her suggestion was sound and, though her uncle could’ve argued with it if pressed to, logic she couldn’t deny.  

“Sounds reasonable and it can’t hurt.” Olivia said, her voice hesitate and emotionally drained. Again her hand reached for a scone as she knew she had to eat. Before she took a bite, her eyes pulled up back to Ms. Quarin. “I can still bunk with Aeris, right?”   

"Of course." The woman smiled. "I will have someone provide you with a uniform if you would like to fit in better, as well as a prospect of what we offer and a list of classes. All the teachers will be warned about your presence and status so you can walk into any random class and not get into trouble. I expect Aeris to give you a brief walk around the building before her lesson starts. Now if you excuse me, I have a staff meeting to attend to." Lily got up, straightened her pencil skirt and got her jacket. "Stay as long as you like," she added, referring to the office. "Rex will lock up after you." With that she gave the two young women a polite nod and exited the room.   

Aeris held Olivia gently and stroked her hair for a few moments before the girl pulled away to speak to the principal. While she spoke, the vampire listened intently, smiling softly when Olivia asked if they could still bunk together. 

When the principal spoke again to inform them that she had a meeting to get to, Aeris nodded politely already full aware that she would need to walk Olivia around the school. As the Ms. Quarin left, the doll turned to Olivia and smiled warmly. "Would you like to sit in on my class today, or would you rather explore some of the other professor's rooms and lessons?"  Aeris' voice was warm as she spoke, watching Olivia eat her scone. She'd have to get a schedule of when breakfast was served in the cafeteria so that Olivia didn't go hungry again. 

"Can we do both?" Olivia asked, her head tilted a bit and absorbing the infomation. She was glad, the effect showing on her face while she listened to Ris. "According to Ms. Quarin, you still have bit of time before your class, right? " 

She paused a moment, finishing her scone, and reaching for a cupcake then sipping some tea. It wouldn't take long to fill herself up but she wasn't in a rush to get out the door. Her mind immediately drifted back to the wolf beast standing at the entrance. She recalled Ms. Quarin calling him Rex and inhaling deeply, her guilt swelling back into her chest. "Ummm... I think I should apologize to the demon back at the door before we do though. I wasn't very polite with my reaction." 

"Well, I'm not sure. I'm pretty sure there are classes going on during mine. I don't know about any of the classes before or after, though. I've barely become acclimated to the school." As she spoke, she watched Olivia pick up a cupcake and then take a sip of tea. Then, the girl spoke again, and Aeris smiled.

"Yeah, you might want to do that." The doll spoke, chuckling a bit.

"I didn't mean to." Olivia defended her earlier fear and flinched. She sighed, her fingers picking at the cupcake, while she rephrased her next words. "I didn't realized I would've acted that way. You would think, with that woman Ashley's decision to kidnap me and being raised by a Kistune then I wouldn't have judged him without some merit to go on." 

She sighed then slouched a bit. "I'm a horrible person."  

Aeris laughed softly at Olivia's awkward pandering and then hugged her. "No, you're not. No one can expect you to be okay with [i]every[/i] strange creature you meet. [i]Trust me[/i]. Just... Now that you know, you can be prepared for next time."

"True. Uncle Darius would've hated I acted like that though," Olivia said, then stuck her tongue playfully at Aeris. She let herself be cushed by Ris, feeling a deep and reassuring comfort by it. "Whelp, shall I get started on my apology while we're finishing eating?" 

Aeris' head rested atop Olivia's and she grinned, "Yeah, go on and eat. Enjoy the food, we'll get your uniform after this and you'll be able to change out of that sweater-dress." With that, Aeris simply leaned back against the coushining of the seat in which she was perched.

"Alright." She said, her hand crumbling some of the cupcake as she started to dig in. After some time, she had her fill after several treats and a few cups of tea. It was suprising how much she could pack away when given the chance, Olivia mused. Finishing up, she wiped the rest of the crumbles. She had been formating her thoughts while enjoying her meal and now she was ready. "I have an apology to do." 

Olivia lifted upright to her feet and started to lead the way back to the room's entrance. Her nerves felt rattled and intense, her mind flickered between fear and determination. She edged closer to where the wolf beast was likely still fiddling with the yo-yo. "E-excuse me, Mr...?"

"What's up, kiddo?" His voice still as kind as it was previously. His fur glistened in the light. It was emaculate and well looked after.

"I was rather rude earlier," Olivia stated, her voice struggled not to stumble over her words while she spoke. She was sure to be clear of Aeris as to stop her from once more clinging to Ris' skirts in a way, her teeth bitting her bottom lip so often. "I wanted to apologize for it. I'm rather sorry."

"Bah! Don't worry about it. I'm used to startling people with my appearance. Nothing I can do about it." Rex reassured her.

"Really?" Olivia asked, her head tilted in her curiousity her fearful tone had faded somewhat.

"Yeah. Being 11 feet tall and having big teeth doesn't help me socially." He said.

Olivia bit on the information and a wave of guilt and shame filled her. She inhaled then said something that likely sounded as stupid as it did in her head. "Want to hang out some time? I mean... if you want, after how I acted I don't blame if you didn't want."

The wolf chuckled lightly. "Don't you think a giant wolf and a teen hanging out would be a little weird? Lily might get suspicious."

Olivia's cheeks went red and flooded until she felt more like a tomato then a girl. She hadn't considered that as her eyes widened, looking at the wolf and increased in color feeling like an idiot even more. [i]Damn it, stop blushing already. You look terrible!!![/i] She practically screamed at herself. No change however while she started to fluster over her words. "I didn't mean like that. R-really. I mean...I didn't know you were dating the Principle, wait I said that wrong! Crap, I mean..." 

She wanted to sink into the floor right there. To vanish and never be heard from again, something that would've solved many problems at once. From Sir to this current situation which she knew she was beyond recovery. Why did she say stuff like that?

"Lily and I are married." Rex corrected her. "But hey, don't worry. I'm sure you'll find yourself a nice boy while you're here." Rex gave her a wink, which would probably fluster her even more.

"All right, I think that's enough." Aeris said with a soft laugh, putting her hand on Olivia's shoulder. "Please, don't torture my goddaughter, Rex." The doll's voice held a sense of humor, and her face definitely showed that she was only kidding with a slight and warm smirk on her lips. With that, she bid the wolf farewell, and gently guided Olivia down the hall to see the rest of the emaculate school where she'd be staying.

Aeris, thank her luck, interrupted as Olivia rushed in her thoughts of how to end this well. There was no possible way to save it and deep down, the girl knew she had made the biggest fool of herself unintentionally. Her eyes twisted back to see the warmth and amusement on her adopted sister, her words reminding her of Darius’ set up making her smile in gratitude. As they left, Olivia spoke softly, “Thanks for the save. I swear, these last two days aren’t helping me.”