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[center][sub]December 7th, 7:25am - The Sinnenodel Dorm[/sub][/center]

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Varis stood after Aaron finished apologizing, smoothing out the wrinkles in his clothes, with a disappointed hum. It was his mistake, he mused. He ought to have the boy grovel next time. That should make the silly mage sympathist cry and everyone else at least uncomfortable. He’d have another chance. All he could do is hope his dramatics painted him in the light he needed. Only time would tell. He gave Ben a dip of his head and took the offered envelope and tucked it away.  [color=f7976a]“You proved yourself a delightful guest, Count Eve. Hopefully we can get together again sooner than Chaend; we’ll have plenty to discuss once your new books arrive. I’m looking forward to your thoughts.”[/color] Varis walked the group to the door, where the boy assembled the rest of the mages. It really was a pathetic collection next to the boy but even the white haired pollutant shone in comparison to the Spellman mage. None of them had spoken out against the Queen to her face so he supposed they had a waft of potential. 

[color=f7976a]“You’ve all been delightful company. Take care getting home.”[/color] Varis bade each of them farewell. As expected, Eris stayed behind probably to discuss whatever superficial, inane judgement of each of the nobles he’d passed but Varis had other things to deal with at the moment. His attention turned to Aaron and his expression fell flat. [color=f7976a]“Clean up and then I expect you at my feet in the parlor. You have five minutes.”[/color] Varis snapped, returning to his seat in the parlor. He fixed Eris with a steely glare.

[color=f7976a]“I have been trying for 32 years and you choose this night to finally decide to have some taste.”[/color] Varis grumbled, crossing his arms. [color=f7976a]“And of all the bloods in the world, a Starags. How in my Lady’s name was I supposed to even guess that?! 32 years of work and contemplation, down the drain without a care in the world. [i]I don’t think plant boy can top this.’[/i] Unbelievable!”[/color]

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Maddie stood at Aaron’s announcement, relieved. It was… nice having the opportunity to hang out with everyone but it was incredibly tense and all she wanted now was to hide in the Marivaldi dorm and take a long, relaxing bath. And she had to admit, she was a little curious how things went with the vampires. She doubted it went well; since they last saw Aaron, he looked like he’d been through the wringer. She offered him a sympathetic smile as she followed him to the door. [color=FC8686]“You’ve been a gracious host. Thank you for having us.”[/color] She told Aaron, her attention immediately going to Amaris. She offered her vampire a genuine smile, small and subdued but happy to see her nonetheless, and fell into step with Amaris as they finally escaped the Sinnenodel household.