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Just as Renata was about to reply, an all too familiar hyperactive redhead burst in. She tensed, wincing at Adam's snide comments about Harry's studying. [color=5E549E]"Nothing wrong with reading..."[/color] she muttered, the words coming out a little quieter than she'd intended. Although she'd been pleasantly surprised to find out the academy's reputation was deserved, and bullying didn't happen anywhere near as much as it had at her last school, she couldn't help keeping on guard against this type of behaviour, whether directed at her or others. If only she could give confident, witty responses, like how Ryme replied to detractors, instead of continuing to be that wary and closed-off kid.

As Harry began gathering up his stationery - not that Renata blamed him, with Adam around - she motioned to her Greavard. [color=5E549E]"Maera, come on, down."[/color] This time, Maera obeyed, earning a rub on the back and a twitch of a smile from Renata. [color=5E549E]"Buena perrita. Sorry about that just now, Maera gets excited around people, and sometimes drains their life force."[/color] Realising too late how creepy this must sound to someone unaccustomed to ghost types, she hastily added, [color=5E549E]"Not enough to do any major or permanent damage. Between that and her high energy, she just might make you a little run-down."[/color] She glanced back at Maera, who sniffed around Adam, restraining herself for now.

Something on the table caught her attention. She turned her head, staring at the large map. Four points stood out, details of powerful Pokemon noted under them. With a twinge of envy that Harry had figured out the locations first, Renata drew closer, making the connection right away. [color=5E549E]"Would those be... the Treasures of Ruin?"[/color]