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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 23, 2015 18:38:04 GMT -5
She was lost.. again. The redhead lifted a pale hand to scratch absently at her cheek while narrowed hues gazed around her surroundings. Why did this always happen? It wasn't as if she was captivated by any deep thought process. Zephyra was just a wanderer and when she felt the need to move she simply let her feet take her wherever they pleased. This hadn't been a problem in Dublin. Those places were known to her better than the back of her own hand and when she came out of her daze she could easily find where she was and return to the place she was meant to be. These grounds however..
"Why didn't they give out a map?"
"Because it would make life too easy."
The Gael sighed after answering her own question and continued onward, her new, ankle high boots softly crunching the fallen leaves that littered the ground she walked upon. Her hands fell to rest against her stomach, digits wandering over the crisp new material of her Miator uniform. Despite her predicament the girl couldn't help but give a faint smile. She had never been a fan of dresses or such girly things, but this uniform.. It suited her style. After her first time putting on the complicated outfit she swore she would wear it as much as possible in her time here upon Astraea Hill. Zephyra, lost in her thoughts, didn't notice the pond she had stumbled upon until she nearly stumbled into it. The splash of a frog that she had scared from the bank caused the redhead to let out a very girlish squeal and she back pedaled until the backs of her legs collided with one of the many benches scattered about. Unable to catch her balance, the tall girl waved her arms until she toppled to the ground, one leg caught on the bench, the other sprawled with the rest of her limbs. It was there she laid for a good minute or two, just staring up at the sky as the clouds flit past the tree branches and another sigh sprang forth from her lips.
Today is not my day..
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 23, 2015 19:23:50 GMT -5
Gilda walked along the paths enjoying the view of the lake. It was beautiful. Her lands were unmarred by tragedy like Miator and Spica, it was good to appreciate it for once instead of focusing on the ugly world the schools were becoming. She smiled to herself and would have whistled happily if she could whistle more than a single note. Everything at this moment was perfect. She did a little twirl of joy. The green haired girl was wearing her school uniform, after all, it was time to start following rules and you could have used her uniform as the guideline, she'd been very exact with everything. Unlike Hilda, just the thought of her sister's sloppy approach to the uniform made her frown. Excellence and perfection had to be standard, at least for now. When she had power, then she could relax about consequences.
As she followed the path, unexpected color caught her eye. A tall girl, fifth, maybe even sixth year was lying on the bank of the pond. Gilda's smile disappeared as her eyes narrowed on the target like a hawk. What was a Miator upperclassman doing here? Was it a spy for the Presidents? Someone sent to gain favour against Spica? Of course that was all silly, nobody but her was competent enough to start work so early in the year. This was probably a student who enjoyed watching the pond, though why they didn't do it at their own fish pond was odd.
Gilda's smile returned almost effortlessly. It certainly wouldn't hurt to have older friends and contacts, especially in other schools. She walked over to the girl with a bounce in her step. She stopped near the girls head and leaned over her. "Hello senpai. What'cha doing out here by the pond?"
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 23, 2015 19:42:41 GMT -5
Crimson hues were gazing so intently at the sky that she didn't even hear the steps that were nearing her, very odd for the lithe girl. Normally she was far more knowledgeable of her surroundings. Another squawk was heard from the first year as she went wide eyed and lunged to her feet as the newcomer leaned over her. Zephyra quickly brushed at her uniform, pressing out wrinkles and dislodging the leaves that clung to the material.
"S-sempai? I.. I.. I.."
Her unpainted lips parted as she tried to speak more, but nothing came out as a blush lit up her cheeks. Her chin dropped a bit in embarrassment and her hands curled into fists at her sides.
Get a hold of yourself!
Taking a slow, deep breath, the almost six foot girl lifted her chin and looked straight into the eye of the green haired St. Lilum student before her. Her voice was stronger than before, no bit of surprise was left on her controlled and slightly cold features.
"You are mistaken, Miss. I am a first year student of St. Miator."
Suddenly, remembering her manners the redhead dipped into a bow, right hand out to the side and slightly arched backward as the other tucked against her slim waist and she tipped forward in a bow, eyes turning to the ground. "My name is Zephyra Dónall.. And I seem to have gotten lost.."
When the Celt moved back to her original height, arms by her sides, a light blush once more adorned her cheeks and she would no longer look at the one before her. Anywhere but her, really. The ground, the trees, the bench..
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 23, 2015 21:02:12 GMT -5
Of all the reactions, Gilda had not expected any kind of panic. She had assumed the girl was a fifth or sixth year considering most of the girls at this school were short, it was only the odd foreigner who strode heads above the other girls at any age, she'd made an assumption even if the girl did seem foreign. Still, the other girl towered over her. It was a bit absurd. Gilda's eyes widened when the girl introduced herself and said she was a first year. "Oh wow." Gilda didn't bother hiding it as she looked the girl from head to toe. "You're massive."
Gilda took several steps and circled the other first year, examining her. "I'm Gilda Hohenzollern, first year Le Rim. Don't worry about getting lost, happens all the time. This place is massive and we don't have walls dividing us yet. At least, the student council hasn't driven us to it yet." She finished a second circuit around the giant first year.
"You're gorgeous, I bet people mistake your for an adult all the time." Gilda smiled. "I can't place your accent, I'm thinking Europe but if you were speaking German I'd get you pegged down. I'm fresh from Germany. Me and my sister anyway. Did they have to give you an upperclass uniform?"
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 23, 2015 21:57:37 GMT -5
The cool she had gained before was completely lost at the woman's next words. "M-massive?" She blinked a few times then looked down the length of her body. True enough she was tall, but she didn't have an ounce of body fat on her. The perks of being young and active. Zephyra slowly brought her gaze back up to the girl that was now circling her. She followed her with just the tilt of her head and a furrowed 'brow. Was this what an animal felt like at the zoo? Her nose wrinkled at the thought before she banished it from her mind. "It's a.. uh.. pleasure to meet you, Gilda."
Zephyra brought a hand up to her cheek pressing it there as if it would brush away the blush that was overtaking her fair skin. "Uhm.." She had started to question the girls question only to have her start off on another list of questions. Blinking a few times the redhead took a few steps back away from the girl and settled heavily on the bench behind them. First she almost fell into the lake, then she did fall over this bench and then she was bombarded with questions from this green haired girl. It was a lot to take in so quickly so she took a slow deep breath and looked up to the Le Rimian, questioning and answering everything in a rush.
"I have no idea what you mean by the student council driving us to put walls between the schools.. Are the Etoiles not put in place to keep the peace? I do often get mistaken for an adult. Thank you for your compliment, though it is misplaced. I'm just like any other student here. I'm from Ireland, Dublin to be exact. I've visited Germany a few times.. Though I have always had a translator. It is a beautiful place. I'm guessing your sister attends Le Rim as well? It must be nice having a sibling nearby." Near the end her words were becoming breathy, as she ran out of air and she blushed brightly as she ducked her head. "Uhm.. actually.." Her voice dropped a bit, so it was just above an embarrassed whisper. "I was given an upperclassmen uniform.. The others were far too short.."
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 23, 2015 22:13:33 GMT -5
"Whoah, be careful. You don't want to hurt yourself. It'd be no good to show up to your first classes in a cast. "Anyway it's not like most people would notice, especially most first years but the student council is in shambles. They're fighting about burnt forests and collapsed buildings but that's just a front. Your president and Spica's totally hate each other. It'll only get worse if the Etoiles don't get involved but they have to be loyal to their own schools and even the best etoiles can only represent two thirds of the hill." She shrugged. "That's life right now until somebody like me changes it."
Gilda put her hands on her hips. "And there's nothing misplaced about it. You're gorgeous. Pretty red hair, and a height that's totally unique. Unique here anyway. You could be a real heavy hitter just knocking girls out of the park one by one. And besides, there's nothing wrong with short uniforms, at least, not after a month or two when they stop checking on us fresh students." She smiled at Zephyra. "Oh wow, I just remembered, your school has the maids for the upperclassmen. If they don't have one that fits you and you want one, you should totally see my sister. She's a bit of a costume maker and can totally get you a nice little or large maid uniform."
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 23, 2015 22:40:51 GMT -5
"Haven't Spica and Miator hated each other for a long time though?" Zephyra questioned after waving the other girl off. Stating that she was fine and had taken far harder hits and such during her fencing practices. The redhead was silent for a long moment.
"What do you mean someone like you?" She finally asked, an eyebrow raised high so it practically disappeared under her bangs. "Do you plan on taking over the council or something? You're only a first year.." But the expression didn't last long, no, it quickly fell apart as she bit back laughter then bent forward as the peel of giggles made her wrap her arms around her stomach.
"You really are one great piece of work, Gilda.. I am not interested in rampaging the school grounds to have my fill of women before I'm shoved back out into the real world. Though I again thank you for your compliment. I'm only hear to learn. Truthfully, I would rather never know the feelings of love so I don't find out what I'll be missing later on in life.."
She leaned back against the bench, arms lazily crossed over her stomach as she crossed her long legs. "I was not given an upperclassmen to attend to, actually.. as of yet at least. I don't even have a roommate. But.. If it ever comes to that, perhaps I will have to visit your sister. I sincerely doubt that they have much in the way of uniforms that would fit me.."
Finally the redhead was starting to feel a bit more comfortable around Gilda and her features had less of a frozen, glaring malice set to them and instead a warm smile was gently plucking at the corner of her lips, as if it were an unfamiliar sensation to the Gael.
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 23, 2015 23:24:01 GMT -5
Gilda stepped around the bench and hopped up so she was sitting on the backrest of the bench. "Yeah, they've had their differences but it never really threatened the whole hill. Now somebody noticed the forest hasn't grown back after being burnt down for like an eternity and then a couple years ago a Miator building fell down. The council is finally trying to do something about it but they're fighting like morons. Neither of the presidents wants what is best for everyone, they just want their side to win because of some weird hate they have for the other. It's going to take an outsider who doesn't care about little personal issues between those two schools and who is professional enough not to let a little thing like a grudge destroy the best thing for everybody. So why not me, I figure I'm perfect. Look at me, pretty, successful, first year, prime cream of the crop. I could rise right up there and fix the problems come next year." She took on what she thought was a regal pose.
Gilda relaxed again and leaned forward. "Love? Who said anything about love? I'm talking companionship. If they want love then they're barking up the wrong tree. Love can wait until you're the best ever. It's love bringing this whole school down. At least a weird twisted love. The presidents who hate each other, each of them has like a dozen girls enthralled, deep in love with them, probably a lot more. They used that so called love the girls had for them to rise in power. Love is no good. I figure I can deal with actual love once I'm Chancellor." She folded her arms and nodded with a smug smile.
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 23, 2015 23:49:34 GMT -5
Once again the redhead lifted a 'brow into the cover of her bangs as a hand raised to quietly pluck at her lower lip. "I suppose.. you do have a point. But, why are you telling me all of this?" Even though the other was perched on the back of the bench, she didn't have to tip her head far to look up into her eyes. "We've only just met. And I'm not very interested in the politics or running of these schools." Her gaze turned from the woman back out to the lake before them. Even though she spoke the words her questions before obviously prove otherwise. The school was intriguing to her. Even more so, the fact that the student councils absolutely could not get along.
A booted foot bounced, once, twice, a third time then stopped. These awkward movements were habits she was trying to break, but once she stopped it just made her fidget on the bench.
"Just because I would not crave love or feel it, does not mean the recipient of my attentions would not, I would not be any different from the Student Council if I went around swooping up every available girl, aye?" She looked to the girl for agreement as she let a lopsided grin pull at her lips. "My, my Gilda.. Reaching for Chancellor at such a young age?"
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 24, 2015 0:07:46 GMT -5
Gilda shrugged. "Why shouldn't I tell you. Everyone ought to know when their school is in trouble. Heck, even if you aren't interested in politics they'll be asking you to vote for your president next year, Etoiles too. You being in Miator makes your choice doubly important. Maybe you haven't seen it yet but on of your buildings is half rubble. That means fewer open rooms, more crowded classes and probably some health risks. It's easy to say you don't care about politics, but you've got to care about your school." Gilda gestured to herself. "I'm just trying to care about all three."
Gilda frowned. "Well in a way, though I say it's very different. I don't know why they go around collecting lovers, it may be pure, it may not be, point is, they've used their little loves to elevate themselves. I'd be ashamed if some cute little thing went and rigged an election just because she wanted to impress me. That's not proper, I want to earn it. Still, they are pretty lucky and maybe you have to fight fire with fire. I'd rather not though, I'd end up burning myself worse than when I boil water." She laughed.
The comment about being chancellor got the first sign of physical emotion other than pride as her cheeks tinted pink. "Well you know, I've got to start somewhere. If I don't have a plan I'd never go anywhere." She shrugged again, "Besides, I've got to aim high to achieve big goals." She winked at Zephyra and then burst out laughing a moment later.
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 24, 2015 9:45:38 GMT -5
"I suppose this is true.." Her lower lip was once again taken between her finger and thumb to be pulled away from her ivory teeth. "So what is your plan, Gilda? To bring our schools together and mend these broken ties? I already love this school and want nothing but excellence for all three. Of course.. studies will fall behind if the grounds are left unkept and the school sits in half ruin."
Zephyra brought both of her hands to her lap and laced her fingers together. "The use of emotions over the logical choice of whom would best help raise the schools advancement is not something I enjoy thinking of, but it is how most political stances work. Humans are controlled by their emotions so the easiest way to get them on your side without honest hard work is to tie those emotions to yourself.." She sighed softly at this and frowned at the waters before them. Only a few days at the school and she was already seeing the hardships that were set out before the students. "We've got to do something to bring honor back to the high positions."
The girl was silent for many moments after Gilda's proclamation then a slow smile touched her lips. "Indeed.. setting high expectations of yourself can only further your drive. But I think you may want to start a bit smaller as of now. Don't put your cart before your horse, as they say."
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 24, 2015 16:11:50 GMT -5
"My plan is far more simple than that." Gilda hopped off the bench. "See, the presidents are not united, they don't want what's best for the hill, or even what is best for their school. They want revenge or whatever. The Etoiles could step in but Etoiles are weak. Sure the school supposedly unites behind them, but say it gets out that the Etoile is supporting her own school more, or if both etoiles are from the same school. At least one school is always left out." She grinned at Zephyra. "I'm going to lead the first threesome to the top. People love pairs like the etoiles, if I can get a united three girls as presidents we can all work together without all the baggage. I just need two more beautiful girls who are clever, pretty, smart, gorgeous, bright, and most of all, can win an election."
Gilda hooked both arms behind her back and smiled at Zephyra. "So maybe I'm shooting for the stars, if I'm lucky I'll still hit a bird and then that's dinner sorted. I'm proud, I'm ambitious, at the very least when I fail I might know I kicked some other people into action. Maybe you don't want to get hitched to my cart. I don't mind, I'm not for everyone. But you've opened your eyes. You're thinking about your school, maybe you can think about the others too and then about the whole hill." She turned her back to Zephyra and looked out over the pond. "We all can make this place better or worse and I've made my decision and if it means I've got to push the cart instead of pull it, well I'm the horse for the job."
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 24, 2015 19:07:50 GMT -5
"Simple but effective." The girl gave a few nods at this as she stretched her long limbs out before her. "I do wish you luck on your endeavor. When do you plan on bringing this idea into effect? You are only a first year.. are you not a little young to be running for president?" Pale, pink petals pursed forward as her 'brows came together in thought. Zephyra, having had enough of sitting, moved from the bench to stand next to her new found friend and looked out over the calm waters. Her gaze followed the circumference of the massive pond trying to calculate how many kilometers it would be to make a full lap, but she gave up as she looked to the girl that was speaking to her once more.
"Hitched.. to your cart." The tall girl instantly burst out into giggles, arms crossing over her stomach as she doubled over. Her bubbling laughter echoed around them as she tried her best to hold it in. Eventually she gained control of herself and reached up to wipe a tear from the corner of her eye. She was still smiling when she eyed the green haired preteen.
"You're far too pretty to be comparing yourself to a horse, Gilda.." And to the redhead this was a far higher compliment than she would have bestowed on many, the beasts they spoke of being her first and foremost love. Their loyalty was the first friendship she had ever received, so it left a large part of her heart closed off only for those animals to see. For she knew they never judged.
Zephyra swept her crimson gaze away from the girl as soon as she spoke, letting her hair fall over the side of her face that was closest to the girl. Hopefully it would hide the blush upon her cheeks. She had never.. flirted before. It felt awkward coming past her lips, but yet it left her heart a little lighter and a smirk became a natural occupant of her lips.
"I am not sure what to think about all of this just yet. You have opened my eyes to a lot of things and I will need some time to ponder them. I'm not sure I want to involve myself this heavily with the school's affairs. I would enjoy helping making it a better place, but I'm not sure I want all of that attention upon me. I've had enough attention to last a life time in elementary years."
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Post by Gilda Hohenzollern on Jun 24, 2015 19:43:14 GMT -5
"It goes into effect soon." Gilda stared over the lake as she reviewed the plan in her head. "I can't be voted in until next year but I'm going to have to campaign and get known around the school. That'll be the big thing." She turned to look at Zephyra as she laughed and Gilda had to laugh too. It was pretty infectious. The giant first year was beautiful. Gilda was glad to have found her. She'd have to introduce her to Hilda at some point. It would be quite a lot of fun.
"You're right, of course." Gilda said in response to the comment about the horse. "I'm far more like a unicorn I suppose. A truly rare beauty full of strength and grace. I'm glad you can see that." She put her arm around Zephyra's hip. "Unlike my sister who is much closer to a cow. Happy to sit in a field and do nothing and worry about nothing, playing her silly games." She reached into a pocket of her uniform and pulled out a small wallet and flipped it open to a picture of the two of them together. She held it up to Zehpyra. "I just can't see how we're related." she said holding up the picture of two identical girls in identical outfits. "It boggles my mind." She shrugged. "Anyway, it's better to have people look up at you then look down on you."
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Post by Zephyra Dónall on Jun 24, 2015 20:40:14 GMT -5
"If you need any help, you'll let me know, right?" The redhead tipped her head, allowing her locks to fall over her shoulder and she could look to the shorter girl. Her body stiffened a bit as she felt her arm loop around her frame and rest against her hip. She glanced down at where their bodies were now touching before slowly relaxing. "A unicorn, hm? That does seem to fit you."
One arm lifted and gently draped itself over Gilda's shoulders, her hand lazily dangling against her upper arm. A quirk pulled up the side of her lips as she tried not to giggle once more. "Does that mean you poop rainbows as well?" The body next to Gilda quivered with locked away giggles and her scrunched up face was a show of her trying not to let it out and act as if she were very serious about the question. Their conversation really did need a bit of a lighter tone, she felt.
When the picture was brought into her line of sight she dipped her head to get a better view of the tiny photo then slowly raised a 'brow at the girl. "Uhm.. Is that supposed to be a trick statement? Because.. You look exactly alike." Her free hand reached up to brush back her locks before her crimson eyes locked onto Gilda's features once more.
"I would much rather be shorter.. You can blend in with a crowd, but when you're this height you stick out like a sore thumb. How about we just trade bodies and you can have all the attention, hm?"
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