[center][color=Gold][h2]Valeria Silaov[/h2][/color][/center]

The tenseness of their previous encounter seemed far away as things settled down, despite it being less than half an hour before. It was nice, this easy camaraderie, the low murmur of voices. The cozy atmosphere even seemed to draw in another, though she seemed a little odd. Val cocked her head to the side looking upon Elysia, as she called herself, but cast the girl a warm grin nonetheless. There it was again, that strange [i]pull[/i], almost a physical tug in her chest. She’d almost chalk it up to just a new reaction to pretty girls between Elysia and Kalama, but it happened to the others here as well. Still, this was not the time to mull over it.

[color=Gold]”What chance! We were actually about to have a study session. Come, join us. I am Valeria. It is good to meet you,”[/color] Valeria gestured to the last open chair not occupied by others, or their things. She nearly beamed at how Kyle spoke a little, though his words seemed awkward. Good for him.

[color=Gold]”Oh, you as well, Rowan? Sleep is hard to come by lately. Maybe there is something in the air?”[/color] She shrugged, the muscles along her bare arms flexing with the motion. Then, Kalama was putting a drink in front of her, Val giving a polite thanks before glancing down.

Oh!

[color=Gold]”That is so cute!”[/color] Once more the athlete retrieved her phone, flipping open the camera and snapping a quick pic of the fancy heart painted in her latte. [color=Gold]”You make me almost feel bad for drinking it.”[/color] Her phone was set on the table, vibrating as Caleb sent a copy of Kyle’s notes out to everyone. Probably for the best, considering her own half-translated ones. For the moment however Val ignored it, blowing on her drink. She had a brief moment of regret for ruining the adorable little heart, but soon was taking a sip.

Immediately, Valeria perked up, feeling some of the exhaustion that clung to the corners of her daily life lifting. She took another mouthful of the latte, a content sigh slipping from her lips and tongue darting out to lick the foam that clung.

[color=Gold]”So… do you work mornings, Kal? I do not know what you did, but I will have to drop in for another if this is the quality.”[/color]