[hr][hr] [center][img]http://txt-dynamic.cdn.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjY2LjA2Zjk4OC5VSEpsY0dGeVlYUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/elsie-swash-caps.regular.png[/img][/center] [hr][hr] The rest of the day had come and gone, and with it a mountain of homework for the Sigourney heir. He took it with stride, as schoolwork was hardly a chore with the kindness of Benjamin who had so graciously drafted everyone into giving him notes. The task was daunting, sure, but he was serious about his future, though as he would tackle the work, the future was the one thing on his mind he couldn't stop thinking about. He had been so sure Demi wasn't the type of girl to fall for Noel's stupid tricks, but apparently he didn't know her as well as he thought he did. Maybe he was just upset because he thought he still had a chance. Maybe he was angry his best friend was trying to get into his ex-girlfriend's pants. Not that he could blame the clueless Noel entirely, but the fact that he wouldn't admit to it was what really got under Kalder's skin. The four of them were in the common room, with Coco and Noel talking about...something. Kalder's thoughts were actually on his Charms homework for once, though he did find Benjamin's laughing distracting. "[color=yellowgreen]This party is going to be great![/color]" He declared. He should have known it'd be something like this. "[color=springgreen]In Hogsmeade?[/color]" Kalder asked, frowning. "[color=yellowgreen]Off school property where people can get caught? Come on, Kal, I thought you were smart![/color]" Benjamin teased. "[color=yellowgreen]One night of mischievous fun--the kind of fun I can get behind, know what I mean?[/color]" Somehow knowing exactly what Benjamin meant made the idea less appealing. Still, he had done nothing but study non-stop, so letting loose for a night actually seemed fun. Kalder nodded. "[color=springgreen]So we go stag, or ask someone, or...?[/color]" "[color=green]Have someone in mind?[/color]" Noel asked, clearly fishing for an answer. Not in the way he thought. Kalder shrugged at Noel, but under the surface, he decided he was going to use the party as a way to expose him. The gears in his head would start to move, however, and he knew exactly what he needed to say. "[color=springgreen]Let's all go together,[/color]" He suggested. At Benjamin's displeased expression, he would continue, "[color=springgreen]Whoever you leave with is your business, but we can arrive as a group, right?[/color]" "[color=darkgreen]Assuming you leave with anyone,[/color]" Coco joked, nudging Kalder. "[color=darkgreen]I'm thinking it's time we got poor Kal a lay, don't you think?[/color]" The suggestion was innocent enough, but Kalder was already mentally preparing himself and what he needed to do. He instead smiled, playing it off. "[color=springgreen]Here's hoping,[/color]" He would agree. "[color=yellowgreen]Now [I]that's[/I] what I'm talking about![/color]" Benjamin cheered, immediately getting into gear. "[color=yellowgreen]Tell me, what kind of girl do you want?[/color]" He wanted Demi. "[color=springgreen]I don't know.[/color]" "[color=darkgreen]Start with something simple: blonde or brunette?[/color]" Coco asked as Benjamin prepared to take notes. Brunette. "[color=springgreen]Blonde, I guess?[/color]" "[color=green]Blonde like Balthazar?[/color]" Noel asked, raising an eyebrow. "[color=darkgreen]The girl who almost killed him?[/color]" Coco paused. "[color=darkgreen]Actually that's not a bad idea.[/color]" "[color=green]A Mudblood like her? Really?[/color]" Noel asked, catching Kalder's attention. That was a lot more hostile than he had probably intended, but the rest of the group immediately took notice. "[color=yellowgreen]We're talking about a lay, not a girlfriend,[/color]" Benjamin scoffed mockingly, throwing Noel's own words back at him. "[color=yellowgreen]Besides, [I]you[/I] were the one that suggested it a while back.[/color]" Noel rolled his eyes. "[color=green]That was before,[/color]" He tried to handwave it. [I][color=springgreen]Before you started messing around with my girl.[/color][/I] The thought crossed his mind immediately, although he knew he couldn't jump into it. Not yet. "[color=springgreen]Before...? I think Noel has someone new,[/color]" He feigned surprise as he grinned. Coco and Benjamin would immediately turn their attention to Noel. "[color=darkgreen]Why am I just now hearing of this?[/color]" He pretended to be offended. "[color=green]Because Kal's full of shit. I don't have anyone,[/color]" Coming out of anyone else, the denial could have been legitimate. But Noel wasn't the type of person to make such denials, as even if it was true, he would have lamented about it. His denial was too quick, too short, and slightly rude. Which would make this conversation go exactly the way Kalder wanted it to. "[color=springgreen]Rumor has it you were seen at the Dinner Hall departing at the entrance with a brunette,[/color]" Kalder said, unable to wipe the smirk off his face as he watched Noel take on a look of horror. "[color=springgreen]So what was that about not having anyone?[/color]" "[color=yellowgreen]I heard that, too![/color]" Benjamin suddenly recalled, and Noel secretly thanked the gods for it. "[color=yellowgreen]I think Harold Gurgitch was the one that saw you?[/color]" Coco let out a howl of laughter. "[color=darkgreen][I]Busted[/I]![/color]" Noel was less than pleased, although his flustered face gave him away once more. "[color=springgreen]We'll probably meet her at the party,[/color]" Kal said, closing his textbook. Demi loved music and dancing, so it was inevitable that she would want to go with Noel as soon as she heard about the party. "[color=springgreen]When is it?[/color]" "[color=yellowgreen]It'll be on the Night of Mischief, of course![/color]" Benjamin grinned.