[i][b][center]Colette + E'nasha + Lucilia | Luna + Vesuvius00 + Lucius Cypher[/center][/b][/i]

Colette nodded politely, not really wanting to speak. She fiddled with her new ring with her thumb as she looked away from E'asha. "Hmm lets go see if she is available, this might be our only chance for a while before the others go and report to her." she said before walking away at a slow pace for E'nasha heading in the direction she was certain Lucillia was at.

“Do you mind if I ask how long you’ve been at the college?” E’nasha asked as she followed Colette.

Colette shrugged in an elegant fashion, another painful reminder in her head of what her life used to be and she mentally shook it off as she side glanced E'nasha. "I wouldn't know. As a vampire you lose track of time." She said. 

“Oh, really?” E’nasha said semi-nervously. “I couldn’t tell from looking at you, not that I have anything against vampires.” 

Colette shrugged her shoulders her long black hair brushing against the exposed white flesh that made up her shoulders. She stopped when she saw Lucilla in sight and waited for the older female vampire to notice them though it wouldn't surprise Colette if she knew they were there, but didn't dare speak until she said something to them.

After dismissing Ssarak and Meirin, Lucilia had spent the next few minutes peering over the cyphered journal. Of course she didn’t get to uncover much before she soon had more guests. She shouldn’t be surprised considering that today was going to be quite a busy day. [color=crimson]”Come on. I see we you have a new guest Colette. My name is Lucilia Riovas, herbmancy professor. How may I help you today?”[/color] Guessing by her arrival Colette’s mission was also a success. Hopefully a more successful one than the last two she received.

E’nasha smiled and introduced herself to the teacher. “I’m E’nasha Williams, and I came here with my friend El’kan to enroll here. I have Herbamancy mageblood and he has Geomancy. We, uh, got separated when I was kidnapped by a giant bird.”

Colette watched on before leaning herself against a nearby wall not bothering to correct that the giant bird was a roc. She became lost in thought trying to figure out a way to tell Lucilla what happened on the mission without revealing what she did before the end of it in front of E'nasha who was already semi-nervous around her. 

[color=crimson]”Oooh, a fellow herbmancer. I will enjoy teaching you. Welcome E’nasha Williams, to the college of Twilight. Before we settle you in as an official student, you’ll need to read some documents and sign some papers.”[/color] Lucilia pulled out two thick folders worth of papers, one for E’nasha and another for El’kan. She placed them before the girl with a bemused looking before noting Colette fretting at the wall. [color=crimson]”I believe I might have actually seen your friend El’kan not to long ago with another one of our teachers, Joseph. You should be able to find both in their office not to far away. Do so soon, as there is a lot of paperwork which must be filed.”[/color] Lucilia stood up and extended her hand out to E’nasha. [color=crimson]”If you have any issues do not be afraid to find me. Welcome to the college, E’nasha Williams.”[/color] 

Paperwork wasn’t what was surprising to E’nasha, it was how [i]much[/i] paperwork there needed to be done that made her have to stifle a groan as she shook the woman’s hand. “Thank you.” She looked at Colette for a moment, wondering what she should do next. “Um, I think I can find El’kan fine on my own so, should I leave now?”

Colette looked at her hiding any negative emotions from her eyes, not wanting to make the girl more nervous around her, though given what she is she really couldn't blame her and gave a gentle smile. "Go right ahead. I will be right here. I need to do what I need to do with Lucillia before I can do anything else." she said.

“Alright, thank you for your help.” E’nasha said before taking the two folders and walking out of the office to go look for El’kan.

Colette sighed as she watched her go before turning her head and straightened herself. "As you can tell, I have returned from the mission given to me" she said politely to her.

[color=crimson]”I see. And how did it go?”[/color] Lucilia sat back down and looked at Colette intently. This would be her first time out of the watchful eye of the college. Lucilia hoped that Colette did well. (Short, but yo go)

Colette looked at her. "It went well. I managed to develop my powers and made my bat demon my familiar and I killed the roc to save Annabeth" She said, though the guilt shined deep in her eyes when she said Annabeth's name as she remembered what happened between her and her best friend and she looked away. 

Lucilia’s eyes widen when Colette mentioned her development and slaying the roc. She honestly did not expect the party to defeat such a creature, even if they advanced to the next level of their magic. Lucilia was proud, but noticed something wrong with Colette. She seemed… Sadden. Surely it wasn’t because of her increase in strength? Did she feel guilt over the roc? Or was it something more… Feral? [color=crimson]”I see. Very impressive. I’m proud of your accomplishments Colette. Not many could say they would have made it as far as you did, nor slay a roc either. And yet… I sense that you do not feel pride over your actions. Is something troubling you?”[/color] 

"Oh I do feel proud. This means I am growing more stronger. Unfortunately, it is not what is troubling me. Something else is and it brings back way too many bad memories of what happened before I came to this place" she said almost in a low whisper. If Lucillia was human she probably wouldn't have heard her. 

Lucilia nodded her head and was quickly able to figure out what it was. After all, not many girls had to worry about the same thing she and Colette does. [color=crimson]”Colette, did you have to feed during the mission?”[/color]

The way Colette's body flinched at the word feed gave Lucilla the answer to her question. "I thought I took enough marrow to last me so I didn't have to feed, but I ended up having to. I told Annabeth that I should sprint an animal nearby and get away from the group but she instead offered herself and I been feeling guilt ever since. I knew coming here wouldn't change the fact I killed so many people because of my lust for blood in the last two centuries and it makes me think that I could have killed Annabeth if I haven't forced myself to back off." She said as a tear in the textures and color of blood ran down her white cheek. 

Standing up from her chair Lucilia walked over and embraced Colette in a tight hug. [color=crimson]”Don’t say that Colette. I know you can never forget those two centuries, but things can change for you. You’ve gotten much stronger, not just in your magic, but in your mind and spirit too. You have friends now, like Annabeth, and me.”[/color] Taking out a handkerchief Lucilia wiped the tear from Colette’s eyes. She was worried however; the marrow draught was obviously still not good enough to slate blood lust. Even Lucilia had to drink genuine blood to make up for the faults of the draught. And Lucilia has been too busy with work to really improve on the formula. That’s when she had an idea.

[color=crimson]”Colette, you aren’t just getting stronger, but smarter too. I think it’s time that you get to prove it.”[/color] 

Colette's eyes widened when she felt Lucillia embraced her and heard her say those words to her. It caused more tears to run down her face before she felt the handkerchief wipe them away from her red eyes. She blinked when she heard Lucillia say it was time for her to prove it. "What do you mean?" she asked confused. 

Smiling Lucilia let Colette go and moved to the back of her office. There was some shuffling noises before she came back with a tome. [color=crimson]”As you know I’m working on the Marrow Draught, something that I can hopefully perfect so that vampires no longer need to feed from the blood of mortals. However after twenty long years, I’ve only come this far and it’s far from perfect. Not only that by recent events have made my life busier, which leaves me less time to work on the formula. I don’t trust anyone else with this information, as in the wrong hands it could be used against vampires, or at least used for evil purposes. However I trust you Colette. You have the skills and knowledge needed to finish where I left off. I can’t say it will be easy, because it certainly wasn’t for me. But I know you can perfect the Marrow Draught Colette. You can find a way to stop hurting those you care about, and save thousands of other vampires who suffer the same.”[/color] Lucilia extended the tome over to Colette. It was a thick black leather bound book. The title was stitched onto the cover with red string, spelling out “The Cure”. 

She rubbed the words as she suddenly remember something. "I think I might know something that might be able to help us while I work on this Lucillia. How could I have not thought of this before. It may not be a exact cure but it can work as a sub after the Marrow Draught wears off and vampires need to drink blood." She said her eyes lightening up. 

Lucilia smiled brightly hearing Colette’s words. Barely a minute after obtaining the book and she already knew what to do. [color=crimson]”I knew I could trust you Colette. Take my tome and do what you must do. When you discover anything new, bring it to me so I can help you test it. Now then, is there anything else about the mission I should know?”[/color] Lucilia returned to her seat at the desk. She wanted to talk to Colette more, ask her about her newly found powers and how she slew the roc, but alas there was much work to be done. Perhaps with any luck, she could find Colette later after she meets with Grey. Or while she meets with Grey. Maybe even introduce the two of them. 

Colette smiled. "No that is it about the mission. Thank you for trusting me. I will do you proud" she said with a smiled looking at her, her arms wrapped tightly around the book. 

Lucilia let out a sigh. It was time to get back to work. With one final smile Lucilia magically opened her door. [color=crimson]”Well then, I think it’s time that you got a well deserved rest. You’re free to do whatever you’d like today. I have to get back to work, but perhaps later tonight we can see each other and talk some more. I’ll also have someone send you and everyone else on the mission payment for a job well done. You did a great job out there Colette. Don’t forget that.”[/color] 

"Thank you so much again. What time shall I come back and see you" She asked blushing as she let the other words fill her body with happiness that she hadn't felt in years.

[color=crimson]”Mmm… Don’t worry. While I’m quite busy, I’ll find you when we’re both free.”[/color] Lucilia said as she started to look over her papers. She quietly sighed looking at it knowing that even if she didn’t go out to relax, it’ll take her at least today and tomorrow to finish this pile. And then the next box… Well, she needed some time off too. Little did she know, she’ll soon need it. 

Colette walked to the door but stopped and looked back at her. "I always told my parents this as a joke.All work and no play makes people a dull boy. Don't try so hard. Just take your time with stuff and you will be surprised at the results it brings when you do" she said softly before leaving completely. 

Somewhat puzzled, Lucilia wasn’t sure she’d understand Colette’s joke. Still… [color=crimson]”One day at a time Lucilia…. One day at a time…”[/color]