[center][color=8493ca][h2]Silas Asara[/h2][/color][/center]

His request had dangled in the air for a few seconds now, the forest's atmosphere only making the silence seem much more drawn out. He was expecting her to demand an answer, tell him to stop wasting her time, or maybe even just continue on the run. The response that did eventually come though, was nothing that Silas could have predicted. As the balled up fist at his side was suddenly met by Vera's outstretched hand, he was shocked for a moment, but not even a second later the shock had melted away.

"Cheer up darling, This is just a game, and we're supposed to be having fun. I know I said it'd be great to win, but it's not going to be the end of the world if we don't."

[color=8493ca][i]She doesn't even have a clue...[/i][/color]

As she spoke, his fist unraveled itself in her hand. His posture relaxed as a small, quiet chuckle escaped him. Silas looked to the ground for a few seconds, his embarrassment was evident. He eventually returned his gaze to Vera as he tried to keep some semblance of his composure.

[color=8493ca]"Don't get me wrong, I still want to win this. But...you could be right. Maybe I am... taking this too seriously."[/color]

The words burned his sense of pride as he spoke, but if Vera thought that was why he acted strangely before he would use that to divert her attention from the true reason behind his behaviour. He didn't want to lie to her, but Silas wouldn't be able to explain the truth right here and now, so this facade would have to do for now. 

[color=8493ca][i]I'll explain this all... eventually [/i][/color]

[color=8493ca]"Hey, Vera... Don't tell anyone else about this.. okay?"[/color] He asked in a hushed tone.

Just a few seconds later an oddly familiar voice rung through the forest, one that Silas hoped he wouldn't hear for a while.

[color=ed1c24]"I'm gonna kick Silas out of our room for good."[/color]

Quickly Silas turned around at the sound of the claim, searching for the arrogant source. Standing before him was another pair of first- years, one of whom he recognized as the same kid that destroyed the podium earlier. [color=8493ca][i]THIS asshole? Again?! Right now?![/i][/color] A  sharp sigh escaped his lips as Silas realized what all this meant. The kid who had destroyed the podium earlier was his roommate, Felix Williams. He'd read the name next to his on the board earlier and had been wondering who Felix could be out of all the other first-years. 

[color=8493ca]"Why the fuck did it have to be him...."[/color] Silas muttered under his breath.

Pulling his hand away from Vera's he looked over to the oncoming pair, and the same scowl from earlier retook his face.

[color=8493ca]"Hey! not sure if you knew this, but it's real stupid to talk about getting rid of someone when they can HEAR YOU!"[/color]

[@Raptra][@Zelosse][@Old Amsterdam]