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[right]Interacting With [@Gisk] [@WeepingLiberty] [@Achronum] & [@Hero][/right]

Mariette pressed her fountain pen to the page for the fifth time, having trouble finding what to write. Not much had happened to her since she had arrived, but she was overwhelmed with boredom and figured writing her father would be the best thing to do. She had tried sleeping, which had worked for a few minutes, but it hadn't been long before she had woken up. She had also considered watching Lilie sleep, as watching mortals rest usually calmed her -or, at the very least gave her something to study- but she didn't want the young mage to freak out. She had finally finished unpacking her things, before coming to stand at her vanity with a pen and a piece of paper that she had stolen from her desk in the study. With a drawn-out sigh, she began to write, hoping inspiration would come as she went along.

[i]Dearest Father,
[indent][indent]If only you were here with me, experiencing the Academy anew. I know you had many adventures on these grounds, and I hope to involve myself in just as many activities. While keeping my goals in mind, of course. I met my mage earlier today, but I had to seek her out, which was...interesting. Nevertheless, I find her to be a curious subject. Her name is Lilie, and she is as pale as snow with hair to match. She tastes like the confection I tried to eat when I was young and still played with the mages. Perhaps, if you're interested, I could get her bottled for you? 

Enough about the girl. Though, other than meeting her there hasn't been much progress. I will update you when there are more important ma-[/indent][/indent][/i]

The sudden blaring of a siren caused Mariette to jump, a large glob of ink coming out of her pen and smearing on the page. She scowled at the sight, scribbling out the words she wrote before crumpling up the paper and sending it flying into the nearest trash can. Another wasted page. She waited for a few minutes for the noise to stop, shifting her weight onto the balls of her feet as curiosity built up in her. It couldn't have stemmed from inside the dorm, so something must've been going on outside. She wanted to know what. Lilie likely woke up to the sound, so she figured she'd call for her mage to protect her as she inspected it. Walking up to her door, she placed her hand on the knob, ready to seek out her walking bakery when a knock sounded on the other side.

She listened to her mage with a grin, before throwing open the door and looking her up and down. She looked like she had just woken up, hair slightly disheveled and clothes minorly wrinkled but otherwise alright. Clearing her throat, Mariette stepped past her mage and began striding towards the nearest window. [color=DDA0DD]"So you've started the investigation without me?"[/color] She clucked her tongue, though her smile was even brighter now. It fell as soon as she saw the situation going on just outside their dorm. 

Reinforced vehicles, all with the royal symbol painted crisply on the side were parked just outside the Marivaldi dormitory. Amaris Marivaldi was standing at the scene with Lilie's mage friend from earlier at her side. A limp body was being thrown into a van, [i]Princess Nox[/i] was there. Mariette nearly cursed, keeping the word on the tip of her tongue until it died. Whatever was happening had to be diffused. The Marivaldi's were essential, she needed them. If this situation resulted in expulsion, plans would crumble. 

[color=DDA0DD]"Come with me, Lilie."[/color] She paced towards the door, stopping with the knob turned halfway. A thought came to mind. Would this be breaking her promise to Ikelos? Maybe, but perhaps she could just ignore Lilie's questions on the situation after the fact. Turning back towards the white-haired lady, she sighed. [color=DDA0DD]"Lilie, there's one thing I must tell you before we step outside. The Eves are a neutral force, and you are now an Eve."[/color] Technically, she was an Eve's belonging, but that wasn't to be mentioned. Finally, she added, [color=DDA0DD]"Interpret that how you will."[/color]

Their door was slamming against the wall an instant later, and Mariette was smoothing out her pencil skirt as she walked towards the situation. She cringed indistinguishably at the shouting, before plastering on a calm, gentle grin. The guards who were left outside eyed her warily, but most of their attention was still on Amaris and her mage. Taking a place between the two parties on the outskirt of the scene, she looked at the Princess -giving her a deep nod- and Amaris, who seemed furious. A glance at the Marivaldi dorm told her that the guards were searching the place. Great. [color=DDA0DD]"Princess Nox, Amaris, I'd say it's a pleasure but this seems to be a matter of business."[/color]

[color=DDA0DD]"My mage and I were playing a game of chess when the sirens sounded,"[/color] She lied, the same steady smile on her face. Her tone was smooth and soft. [color=DDA0DD]"And being my nosey self, I decided we would have to go outside and check things out. If I might ask, what's going on?"[/color] Again, she looked at both parties. Aside from the respectful nod she gave the princess, there was no semblance of favoritism in her actions. It was the stance she had rehearsed countless times during her training, one she had put to use often.