[center][h2]Beatrice[/h2][/center]

Beatrice gave Richard a half smirk as he started stuttering. She should probably feel a little bad for making him so flustered, but she knew he'd get his revenge somehow. Talia also responded in the negative, looking flustered as well, though not to the extent that Richard was.
"Alright alright, I'm just curious, that's all" She stuck out her tongue at Richard at his glaring, before turning back to listen to Talia. Richard talked about her huh? That was normal, they were each others closest friends after all. Still, that didn't mean she couldn't give him some more light teasing about it.
"Aw, Richard, you talk about me? I'm honored." She teased, smiling up at her unfairly tall friend. That was for making fun of her height all the time. She was at a perfectly average size for a young woman, and she was in no way a midget like her best friend constantly suggested! She glanced back at Talia as the other girl fixed her hair.
"Yeah, Richard and I have been best friends for a long time. He's like my brother! He even gives me advice about cute girls! Not particularly good advice, but I guess it's the thought that counts." It was all true, and she had the words practically memorized by now. Pretty much everyone who had met them was confused about their friendship, and she couldn't blame them. They had started off hating each other after all, and even she didn't completely understand how it lead to them being so close.

When Beatrice was done with her mini-rant, she readjusted her grip on the trunk and began walking with them. She hummed cheerfully, taking in the surrounding scenery. She stopped humming however when Talia mentioned her ability. So hers hadn't manifested either. Beatrice hoped this would encourage her friend to be less disappointed at his late ability. She always reminded him that it was normal to not develop until the [i]sacramentum[/i], but since her own ability had developed fairly early into her first year, she doubted he took her words to heart.

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[center][h2]Monty[/h2][/center]

Monty watched as his twin practically tackled their friend, laughing and raising his eyebrows.
"Careful not to crush poor Nancy, we do want her to stay alive!" He commented, walking up and giving Nancy a light pat on the shoulder. "But it's great to see you, we really missed you."

Monty walked a little faster than usual, trying to keep up with his twin. He smiled fondly as the two chatted back and forth, Felicity asking most of the questions and Nancy answering. He couldn't fault his twin for being excited, between the first day back at school and having their little group together again, Monty couldn't stop himself from smiling stupidly himself. At Nancy's question, he perked up, happy to share the details of his own summer.
"Yeah, I had lots! I've been practicing with those recipes you gave me, and I think I'm getting better! As for the mage part, uh, I'm not sure. I hope I don't get someone too disagreeable, but if I do I’ll just have to make it work I guess.” Before he could say anymore, someone called out to the three of them. Looking back, he saw a girl he recognized from the previous year.
"Oh, hey Elena! What's up?" He called out to her, slowing down so that she could catch up easier.



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