Cassandra furrowed her brow, tossing the unwanted coat to one of the servants, who caught it without so much as rattling his platter of glasses.  He didn't seem to know what to do with it from there, however.  This was somewhere outside of her expectations.  She knew his family's reputation, but had thought this school would make the difference.  But whatever the case would be, she wouldn't even let Master Valius talk to her like that.  

[color=f26522]"Gladly,"[/color] she said with an edge to her voice, not moving from where she stood, [color=f26522]"But I'm supposed to be your partner. If you want a servant, look elsewhere.  There's plenty.  If you want a mage, though,"[/color] she continued quietly, [color=f26522]"I'm going to be the best"[/color]

[@Leslie Hall]