The Amaranth Aeolian Clerisy Academy was amazing. It was a spectacular sight, a wide-open area inside the city. Though enclosed and encased by the high-rising buildings, walls, and even the magic tower, it wasn't oppressive but rather added a charm to the academy. The rich, simple buildings were elegant and purposeful. There were many wide-open courtyards for relaxing, while the shadows of the buildings didn't deter too much from the open fields. Walking around the entire academy would take at least a day and a half. Of course, this was a place for nobles, so such elegance was a minimum expectation.
It was such a cute and wonderful place that Ravina couldn't help but notice the cherry blossoms falling as many students, dressed in the academy's uniform, made their way towards the orientation hall. "It's just like the opening of a game," she chuckled to herself. "We'd start at the sky, zoom in towards the academy, and follow the cherry blossoms until..." BAM! Ravina slammed right into somebody, and both of them tumbled over.
Ravina found herself lying on top of another young girl whom she had accidentally walked into. Rising to her knees, she rubbed her forehead where they had collided. "I'm so sorry about that," she said as she rose to her knees. She held out her hand, offering it to the girl before her.
This young lady looked up with watering green eyes, her face framed by a cute, short cut of blonde hair. The sun’s rays gleamed off her skin, lending her an elegant, doll-like appearance. Ravina withdrew her hand as she saw the girl flinch. Instead, she got to her feet and asked if she was all right.
The girl's eyes darted around, never meeting Ravina’s gaze. She murmured something inaudible, causing a frown to crease Ravina's brow as she wondered why the young woman seemed so flustered. Surely she hadn't hit her that hard? Ravina gently extended a hand to her again, asking if she was all right. The girl trembled a bit before she shakily raised her right hand to accept Ravina's. However, the daughter of the Raven's hand was slapped away harshly.
Withdrawing her hand, she rubbed it with the other, trying to ease the pain. She looked at the young man who had attacked her and found that his back was already turned as he helped the young lady up. He looked at her with a scolding gaze, and Ravina flinched at his hateful blue eyes.
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"What do you think you are doing?" he demanded with an intensity that made her step back involuntarily. and she frowned.
"I would ask the same of you," she retorted. "Who taught you such deplorable manners?"
The crease on his forehead sharpened as he looked at her, seemingly angered by her reaction. The one with poor manners stands before me, so why should I grant such a creature the courtesy of my time?" he spat. Before she could reply, he turned away, almost dragging the girl with him.
"What a jerk," she muttered aloud as she watched them leave. She sighed and shook her head. "Well, this is a place for nobles, after all," she thought aloud with a dry laugh. A school of the self absorbed. Shaking the ick of the meeting from her she looked around, finding many eyes on her. Yet each time she caught someone's gaze, they quickly averted their eyes and continued on their way.
"I must apologize for his actions," a voice cut through the awkward silence. Ravina turned to find another young girl flanked by two others. The first girl had soft brown hair and emerald eyes, while her companions sported an unusual mix of green-brown hair and dull blue-green eyes, and fine silver hair with nearly white eyes.
The first girl introduced herself, "I am Evelyn Moore, the first daughter of Duke Moore. Please allow me to extend my apologies for our prince's behavior. I hope you understand that ever since he began caring for Lady Eloise, he has become rather sensitive due to her circumstances." it was quite heartbreaking how practiced her words were. It would seem that the young raven was not the first to offend the young man with her presents.
Ravina smiled and shook her head. "While his behavior was indeed rude, it is quite all right. I have already dismissed it as an awkward introduction." She then grasped the hem of her dress and bowed elegantly. "I am Ravina Ravenshield, first daughter of Count Ravenshield."
A murmur of surprise rippled through the girls before her, silenced by Lady Moore’s response. "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lady Ravenshield. And once again, I apologize for our young prince's conduct." With that, she bowed and departed, the other two following her like obedient chicks.
Ravina watched them go, finding it oddly cute. She shrugged. "Great first day," she chuckled as she continued making her way to the auditorium.