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[wavesofjade]

WHO: Dolores & anyone
TONE: Various??
RATING: G for now
WHEN: March 11th
WHERE: Hospital wing, school grounds & great hall
WHAT: Open log for various interactions -- pick a letter! :3
STATUS: Ongoing

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[A.]

[In the morning, far too early for anyone to be so chipper, Dolores can be found in the hospital wing, getting ready for another week. She's humming to herself, some jaunty song from the 1960s.

She might even be dancing a little, if the twirling from one bed to the next while she nods her head along with the tune is anything to go by.]

[B.]

[Later in the day, the nurse is out in the school grounds, sitting in the courtyard with her face turned up to the cold March sunshine. She's not really dressed for the weather, in her usual dress with a scarf wrapped around her neck, but she doesn't feel the cold in any case.]

[C.]

[In the evening, after most students have departed from dinner and gone back to their own dorms, she's sitting in the spot at the staff table that's always left open for her but one she so rarely takes.

She hadn't been there while everyone else was eating - it's been maybe ten minutes since she entered the room - but she's sitting there now, contemplative, rolling a red apple across the wood of the table in front of her, from one hand to the other.]

Comments

C

[stubbornskeptic]

[Jane's lost one of her textbooks, and after a thorough search through her trunk and her bag, she's decided it must have fallen out under the table during dinner. She makes her way to the Great Hall, assuring every passing prefect that no she is not up to no good (this time). When she finally arrives, she can't help but notice Miss Maryam sitting in her usually vacant spot. Feeling as if it would be rather awkward to enter the room and ignore her entirely, Jane temporarily abandons her search in favor of approaching and saying hello.]

Hello Miss Maryam. Are you feeling alright?

[She does look a bit distracted, at least. Not to mention the strangeness of her showing up here at all.]

[wavesofjade]

Mm? Ah, yes.

[Of course her presence is going to be noted. She doesn't mind that - Dolores loves the students, as if each of them were her own children.]

Yes, I am. Jane, isn't it? Jane Crocker?

[stubbornskeptic]

Mmhm!

[Jane approaches a little closer.]

It isn't often we get to see you outside the hospital wing, ma'am.

[wavesofjade]

[She stands, picking the apple up and dropping it into her pocket, stepping away from the staff table.]

Much to my own detriment, I'm sure, but I do like to make sure I'm there if something untoward happens. There's never a day goes by when the entire student body manages to keep itself out of trouble.

[stubbornskeptic]

Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that! I'll do my best to stay out of that sort of trouble then, hoo hoo.

[She makes no promises, prank-wise.]

A

[marshall_lee]

[It's too early to be up for humans let alone vampires. Marshall is walking with a slightly grouchy look on his face towards the Great Hall for "breakfast". He really didn't see why he should be forced to go when he didn't even eat in the first place. Sure, he took a few bites for appearances sake but it always tasted like dust and gave him a slight stomach ache later on.

As he's passing by the entrance to the hospital wing he hears the humming. He recognizes the tune and it's one he hasn't heard in a long time.
He peeks his head in and notices Dolores humming and twirling and his mood is instantly cheered up a little. He quietly slips in and manages to sneak in without her noticing. He leans in the doorway and just begins singing the words to the song along to the tune. If there's one thing he can't resist it's music.]

Good morning.

[wavesofjade]

[Another vampire is one of few beings that can sneak up on her, and she jumps a bit when she hears his voice, then instantly smiles fondly, giving a small gesture for him to come further inside.]

Hello, Marshall. It's been a while.

[marshall_lee]

[He walks in with a small smile on his face. Yep. Mood instantly lifted. Music and good company tended to do that for him.]
It has. I've just been kind of hanging out. How about you? Have you been busy since that stupid love potion incident?

[wavesofjade]

[As for her, well, the good company is cheering, especially when it's company that understands her so well.]

More than you might think. There were several people who believed they were feeling the effects long after it was over.

[She smiles and shakes her head.]

The castle is becoming more mischievous by the day.

[marshall_lee]

[He takes his usual seat sitting backwards in one of the chairs with his arms pillowed on the back.]

Ugh. I know the feeling all too well. It kinda happened to me and Roderich and the feelings...well, it definately lingered for a while.

[He rests his chin on top of his arms.]

This one was tough to deal with since it didn't just make you feel physically attracted to the other person. It felt so real. I didn't realize that I was actually rather lonely until after it was all over.
I mean, I've had one night stands and stuff plenty of times but I haven't fell in love with anyone since Ashlynne.

C

[higherthaneverybody]

[Rhys hadn't been at dinner, either - he'd had too much work that evening - but he'd come to the Great Hall after to meal intending to catch the Herbology professor. Instead, he spots Dolores, and smiles to himself, since this is an excellent opportunity to give her a small thing he'd prepared.

A murmured summoning charming, and then he's striding up the aisle to the staff table, holding a bouquet of hellebore flowers, in delicate jade green and deep purple, with a few white blossoms thrown in.]

Dolores. I didn't expect to see you here.

[wavesofjade]

[She doesn't expect to see him there, either, and nor does she expect to be presented with a bouquet of flowers.

It's been rather a long time since she was last courted, and it shows in the expression of surprise and faintest dusting of pink which in a living, breathing person would be a furious blush.]

Are you quite sure? You seem well prepared.

[higherthaneverybody]

[He holds it out to her, inclining his head and upper body in a half bow.] Magic is a wonderful thing. I have the deepest respect for Muggles, who have to woo their enamoratas without the benefit of preservation and summoning charms.

[wavesofjade]

[She stands to take the flowers, chuckling as she runs two fingers over the petals.]

Quite so.. but it means only that you must try harder in order to impress me.

[Her lips tilt in a cheeky smile, and she steps away from the table.]

What brings you here?

[higherthaneverybody]

I was looking for someone, Miss Vargas - I meant to ask her how her mandrake crop was developing, for my lesson plans. I can't say I'm disappointed to find you here, instead, though I am surprised ... were you here for the meal? [He knows she doesn't often 'eat' here, something he actually regrets, since he would enjoy the time to socialize with her.]

[B]

[candycrabapple]

[Having a break from classes and having finished lunch early he decided to have a wander around, not particularly feeling like arguing with anyone right now. Coming out into the courtyard with a coat and his Gryffindor scarf.

Seeing Dolores out sunning herself wearing not nearly enough, he glances around then comes over, unwinding his scarf and holds it out to her.]

If you're going to act life a sunflower, could you at least wear a scarf so you don't look so god damn cold?

[wavesofjade]

[She has to chuckle at him. Then again, a lot of her interactions with Karkat seem to begin or end with her finding some kind of amusement in his actions.]

You mean like this one?

[It's not much of a scarf, really, but she picks up the end of it and flicks it against his nose. The one he's holding out is taken, then wrapped around his neck again.]

Don't worry so, Karkat. I'm alright.

[candycrabapple]

That

[He scrunches up his nose as it's flicked at him]

Isn't a scarf, that is an overly long handkerchief, which isn't ever going to keep you warm.

[He huffs and looks away.]

Well I'm not worrying so it's not like it's really something that I have to worry about not having to do. Why are you even out here?

[Yeah, not worrying at all]

[wavesofjade]

[She scoots herself forwards on the bench and places a fond hand on his shoulder.]

Enjoying the outdoors, for a change.

[She knows you're worrying, Karkat, you grouchy little darling.]

What of you?

[candycrabapple]

[He doesn't even look as the hand is placed on the shoulder, and considering now one is around he doesn't feel the need to shrug it off either.]

I just came out because I was bored and everyone in the dorm is just so inconsolably annoying about everything ever.

A

[toocoolforthis]

[Dirk is awake and alert this morning, but even if his mood could be described as chipper, he wouldn't be anywhere close to humming or dancing the way Dolores is.

It's a good thing he wears shades all the time, because it means he has an excuse to cover his eyes right now, and the dark bags under them.

He doesn't enter the wing yet, just raps his knuckles against the doorframe.]

[wavesofjade]

[She looks up quickly, giving a brief smile that quickly turns into a worried expression.]

Dirk, are you alright?

[toocoolforthis]

[He nods.]

No emergency. Thought I'd stop by to ask a question, if you have the time.

[wavesofjade]

I always have time for questions.

[She gestures for him to come in, to take a seat if he wishes to.]

What troubles you?

[toocoolforthis]

Just wondered if you had sleeping potions to hand out.