(OOC; Sorry that I've been so quiet, had to go to the hospital today...but all is well now. c: Get well soon, Moonfox c: )

"Actually I only have one muggle friend. My mother forbid me to tell her about my wizard heritage, therefore I have to be really careful most of the time. But thanks to my friend, we have some muggle stuff at home - it makes us seem 'normal' when she visits us. Nowadays it would be suspicious if a young family doesn't own a television, computer and all that stuff. But I'm not that experienced with these things as I only have access to them over summer break.", Elizabeth told Kyros. She then listened to their conversations and chuckled about the teasing. Although it still sounded harsh at some times, it felt somehow more playful now. Happily she looked at the new friends she made when she caught Kyros' glance concerning the behaviour of Fable and Eirik and grinned amused. They were really good company. Perhaps the next term would be even more fun if she was not stuck in her assignments most of the time, yet she still knew that good marks were top priority. "Thanks for the tea in advance", she said friendly to Eirik, "I'd love some kind of herbal tea. But Earl Grey is fine as well." She laughed lightly at Fable's concern with sleep-talking. "As long as you don't hold your wand while sleeping, I guess our dorm is safe.", she replied amused and followed her into the girl's dorm after Kyros had helped them both - which she was glad for. The longer she was in this dress and the shoes, the more uncomfortable they got and she was looking forward to change into something comfortable.

((ooc I am glad you are feeling better anne, but OMG hospital...??))

Eirik chuckled uncomfortably at the suggestion of him being a married couple to anyone, then smiled.

"You got this ok, Kyros..? I really want to get to the kitchen, and get back, " he said. "I hope to be back soon, I will leave the tea in the common room so I can shower when I return."

With that, Eirik left the common room, and using his best sneaky vampire-ness, made his way out unseen along the dungeon corridor...looking for perhaps a painting with a pear on it. Fable's remark was cryptic, but otherwise just following his nose wasn't going to be enough.

After a short time, he came upon a painting, and sure enough, there was a pear in it. He touched the pear and the painting swung open, revealing a doorway. He stepped quickly through, closing the painting behind him.

The kitchen was immense, and filled with house elves. He stopped one that was near him, and asked for the various types of teas and whatever was needed to go with them. The elves were very accommodating, and soon he was sneaking his way back laden with tea bags and proper things to have with tea.

He slipped silently and unseen back into the common room, and set up the items on a table. He went to his room, got out parchment, quill and ink and made a note: "Reserved for the Council of Archduke Ferdinand" and took it back out to the table, leaving it there. He chuckled, thinking that they would appreciate his designation.

Then he headed back into the dorm room, fed his screaming cats, got his shower caddy and robe, undressed down to his boxers, and headed to the showers. He was going to enjoy this.

((First I hope both you Moony and Anne are doing better...and OMG hospital!! I hope your ok!!!))

Fable made faces at Kyros till they were in the common room then she smiled obviously until she was set down. She gratefully used Kyros arm till they got the area they would have to part, "Thank you Kyros"

She then tried to help Elizabeth into the common room as she could tell her feet were hurting too. "Arent we a pair? seriously!" she chuckles "I think Id be in the common room studying if it came down to me casting spells in my sleep. Id hope someone would at least check on me though to make sure I didnt knock myself out!" she shakes her head remembering how fried out she was last term.

Fable offered salve to Elizabeth for her feet as she rubbed some into her own. "Stupid shoes...maybe there is some cushioning charms we could put on them like they do for the brooms ya know?" She grabbed some comfortable clothes and disenchanted her hair. She was starting to feel a bit better, though still a bath or shower sounded nice.

"I think Im going to shower before going for tea...you?" she said to Elizabeth.

Kyros nodded at Eirik, to show he understood, and guided both girls towards their dorm. It took a little longer than the usual, given the state of their sore feet and long skirts, but finally, he left both at their staircase with a wink and a curtsey. Once the ladies were safely entering their dorm, he ran up the stairs of his own, just dying for a good, warm shower. Quickly taking off his jacket and throwing it on his bed, he removed the oppressive suit, breathing heavily once free from that awful tie. Dante came meowning to see him, so he petted his little companion behind his ear, smiling as it purred happily while he picked his new clothes. Then, he headed straight to the showers.

He never wanted to leave the water ever again. It just felt so good, so warm... He could just stay there forever, couldn't he? He had to go to class, but then, he could always learn astral projection and take classes from the shower... And go out with Fable, Elizabeth and Eirik... Yes, he could do that... The still alert part of Kyros' brain warned him he was getting sleepy, but its larger and already drifting away from conscience counterpart just said that it didn't care.

The distant sound of the dorm room opening warned him that Eirik was probably back and wanted the shower. Sighing heavily, the boy slowly rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. He pulled himself out of the water, dripping everywhere on the marble floor, dried himself as best as he could, and put on his clothes.

He opened the door just as Eirik arrived. Smiling slightly, he waved friendly at the vampire before dragging himself back to the common room.

(OOC: Finally feeling a bit better. Are you ok, Anne? :c Why hospital?)

(OOC; My doctor send me there as I had awful stomach ache and they assumed I have an appendicitis, but turned out it was only irritated. c: I got some medicine as well, but it's making me so sleepy most of the time. I'm glad that you're feeling better as well, Moony =D )

Elizabeth chuckled amused when Fable mentioned casting spells while being asleep while she pulled out some fresh, comfy clothes. "Thank you", she said as Fable offered her the salve. The relief on the aching feet was amazing. "Absolutely. Someone needs to invent this. But if I had thought more about my dress, I could have gone in simple, flat shoes. I can't believe I didn't think about this", she let out a little rant about herself, "though I'm not sure if my mother had planned the whole outfit...whatever. The damage is done." She grinned a bit. "Honestly I just want to take a bath, but I'm afraid I'd fall asleep in the tub, so shower it is."

Elizabeth went over to the shower room and luckily, there were multiple showers. In her opinion, there were only few things that were better than the fresh and clean feeling of just having showered or bathed. She sniffed at the soft scent of almond which came from the shower foam. She warmed the fresh towel with some magic, toweled herself carefully and then put on the new clothes she had selected. Sadly, the shower had washed the salve away and so the pain relief as well. She could imagine that Fable's feet were possibly hurting a bit more than her own as she walked and danced more than Elizabeth. "I already head back into the common room", she informed Fable as she left the shower room, took the small staircase down and already noticed the scent of tea. "That smells nice", she said and then chuckled as she saw the note "Reserved for the Council of Archduke Ferdinand". "How thoughtful." she added and took a seat in one of the comfortable armchairs.

(OOC when the new common room thread is put up for 5th term-which should be soon- I would love to keep this going there, what do you all think...? and omg anne, poor thing ! glad it wasn't something super serious, and I am glad you are feeling a bit better moony :) ))

Eirik nodded to Kyros and gave him a small smile as the boy came out of the shower. Eirik went in and enjoyed the hot water, it was one of the great pleasures now, the warmth. He finished and dried off, and put on his silk pjs and slippers. He put away his caddy, and waked over to pet his cats. Then he put all of his clothing in the 'to be cleaned' section of his area, and made his way out to the common room. Perhaps he would have some tea after all.

((OOC sorry if Im delayed as well I think I might have caught something too. :( boo. I hope everyone is doing better. Anne Im glad it wasnt appendisitus!! but yeesh Im so sorry that happened! I hope your feeling better. Moony you too! I know the sniffles are invading!))

Fable looked at Elizabeth. "OMG I am so stupid. I was going to shower and I didnt even think the salve would wear off. Please feel free to use more as well...I have plenty and yes..I didnt think about that either. My dresses hit the floor..WHY am I wearing heels?" she said tossing off her clothing and pulling on her bath robe.

She peeked in behind Elizabeth. "Yay! multiple showers!" she said with mild enthusiasm. She crawled into one and began to shower. She could smell Elizabeths Almond products. They smelled nice...but she was completely hooked on her Lavender.

Afterwards she dried off, put on some jammies and slathered more salve on. Making sure Elizabeth got some too.

((see HA for jammie look))

"Im ready too for that tea!" she said making her way back out with Elizabeth and meeting up with the guys.

Kyros heard a tiny meow on his way back to the common room, one he clearly recognized. Back on the dorm, he caught his tiny companion playing with one of his sweaters. There was no way he could resist to that... For the record, I'd like to say I fought bravely. Resigned, he grabbed both the sweather and the kitten before going down the stairs to the common room. Shit, everyone else is already here.

He couldn't help but chuckle at the name on the parchment. "Such a fine name. Thanks Eiri- I wasn't supposed to speak, was I? Oh well." The boy shrugged. Sitting down in one of the comfortable leather chairs and taking his wand from his pocket, he lightly touched the teapot, enchanting it to pour hot water by itself when one of them offered their teacup. "I may not know about cat nets, but household spells can be quite useful."

(OOC: Sure, let's continue this on the Common Room thread once it's open!)

((OOC AHHHH new term!! yay!! X_X now we need out common room dont know if you guys can help us out :D))

Fable smiled in greeting to her new friends all in comfy clothes and reached for the tea herself to get her started. "I love the name too" she smiled. To her Archduke Ferdinand would always be a snaky symbol of the night she made friends.

I know, I just don't know if I can open it bc always does, so I'm waiting on her. =D

Eirik happily sat, sipping his tea...he glanced up at Kyros as he started to talk, and laughed when he stopped himself, but continued anyway.

"I don't really mind, Kyros," he said, "that you speak so much, I think it's more of WHAT comes out of your mouth that irritates me." The vampire smiled. "This is different, though, it's more of a relaxed setting, away from the crowds and noise of the club. You don't seem to bother me as much," he said and winked at Kyros.

"Did you ladies both enjoy your bathing, and how are your feet holding up..? Those shoes had to have been hard on your feet. Is the tea acceptable, everyone..?" He looked around, a bit concerned. He hoped that everyone was enjoying themselves, he certainly felt more relaxed.

"Kyros, your cat is adorable, by the way. I hope it has much fun playing with all the others here, including my two."

He gave Fable a sneaky I-adore-you sidelong glance, and a small smile. Gods, she was so pretty even fresh faced. He happily sipped his tea.

(OOC; I really like how we have a real RP going on and I'd love to continue this =D )

"Thank you", she said, nodding to Kyros for the great idea and sat down on the black couch. Then she poured herself some black tea. It smelled delicious. "I certainly feel better now. But I think I'm going for flat shoes the next time.", she answered Eiriks question, "the tea is fine, by the way." Then something crossed her mind. "I'll be right back.", she exclaimed and rushed back into the girl's dormitory. Not taking long, she appeared again and took her place, putting some wrapped cookies on the table next to the tea. "These are cookies from my friend at home. Her mother is a professional baker and she always sends me loads of cookies for christmas.", Elizabeth explained, then paused for a moment, "well, they give them to my parents as they're Muggles and don't know about Hogwarts. But the cookies are really good."

Eirik was about to respond when his two cats, Murdy and Kiki bounded into the common room. Murdy helped himself to Eirik's lap, and Kiki looked annoyed that he had gotten there first. She stared, and then found something to occupy her attention.

"I am glad that your feet are feeling better, Miss Elizabeth, if I may call you that....?" Eirik asked. "I have never understood why ladies feel the need to balance on tiny pointed heels. Fashion, I suppose."

Eirik looked hungrily at the cookies that were placed by the tea. "How kind of them to share their cookies, and how sweet of you to share them with us, " he said with a smile, glancing down to be certain that Kiki wasn't ready to jump up on the table to get to the sweets. She was sniffing the air, and he knew he would have to keep an eye on her, she did love her desserts.

(( I thought so! but last term was the first time I saw it open! Im like..maybe ping the prefects? LOL XD)) (( I love that we have a real rpg going too. I loved the concept of Gaia's Hogsmeade...but I need my Slytherin introverts with me to handle the crowds! :P IRL if I had been snagged and dragged to a busy table like what happened to us in Las Palmas I would be:))

Fable sunk down into the leather of the comfy black couch. "AHHHHhhh, I love this furniture..."

She then sighed and smiled. "Actually I feel quite stupid wearing those. Elizabeth and I both realized we were wearing long enough skirts/dresses that people wouldnt notice what the heck we were wearing underneath them! but yes...we both used some salve my family sent for such a problem."

She looked longingly at the cookies Elizabeth had brought out, she asked the question already knowing the answer. "I dont suppose any of those are gluten free are they?" She quickly covered, "Its ok if their not...just...dietary restrictions. I think Hogwarts is slow on the upkeep of other problems...at least I know what "normal" foods I can eat."

She sipped her tea and stifled a yawn. She smiled at all the cats. "So cute..." made her rethink maybe having a pet.

(OOC; Las Palmas was actually a bit intimidating. :D xd )

" 'Elizabeth' is completely fine", she replied and smiled at the sight of the cats. "The price of fashion", the girl said somewhat theatrical and chuckled. "As Fable said, the next time, I simply wear a long skirt and nobody will see my comfortable flat sandals..."

"Oh no, I'm sorry", she said when Fable asked if the cookies were gluten free, "but I know that they sell a variety of cookies...there are probably some gluten free and I will try to keep that in mind when I get home for summer." She blushed a bit and hoped she would keep that in mind, then followed Fable's glance to the cats. "I have one as well - Vincent - but he was sleeping deeply on my bed when we came back and he's really lazy. A bit stubborn as well, but yet loveable."

((OOC officially moving this convo thread to out new common room board !!))