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Originally Posted by Lockhartian

Nervous. She was suddenly nervous. As much as she appreciated Botros trying his best to help her with the bits of information she was giving him (she knew it probably wasn't enough, but that's all she knew), she couldn't help but slightly uncomfortable under such an scrutinizing gaze. At this moment, any question he'd ask, he'd get the most truthful answer anyone has ever gotten. Imagine her relief when he asked nothing.

There was a small smile on her face, of course.

A small smile that disappeared the moment HE smiled. Lottie was merely hopping he wasn't making fun of her because---OH. Oh, she knew those smiles! She'd seen the proud ones before. And his next words just left her in awe. You could say she was marveled by his little speech. Yes, it took her a GREAT deal of time. Time she had been spending on it since last term. And a bit of summer, but don't tell Lex. She didn't interrupt him, she was merely nodding. There was no need to interrupt him, anyway, because she was agreeing with Botros. And then it was possible to overwork one's mind. Why, the timing for it couldn't be more terrible."Oh." Such eloquence. "I don't think I've learned how to relax yet." And that wasn't at the top of her to-do list either, no matter how many times someone had said she needed to relax. "I guess I should start." As soon as possible, yes. How does one even relax during OWLs year??

At least the man had managed to make her smile, "You can keep it, Professor, I have more. Though, I suppose I won't be using them any time soon." Lottie needed that fresh, relaxed mind before doing anything Ancient Runes' related.

Botros was relieved she didn't argue over his advice. If it was of any indication, it was of how troubled the girl had been before she gathered her courage and decided to come and ask for help. He extended his hand towards her, "That's perfect. Can I please hold on your textbook also for a while?" It was necessary. "And we're going to have a walk to your common room and collect all your rune's notes too. No runes for a week, you're officially on vacation." His face was serious but with a kind smile. "During that runeless week, I want you to spend that free time you get in your schedule from lack of Ancient Runes, to spend it collecting small stones from the Grounds. Any stone that can fit in your palm."

Ab got up from his seat and walked around it, shrugging into his jacket and standing at the empty chair opposite of Wisteria's. "Then at the end of the week, you can get your notes and books back in exchange of those stones. We're going to try and let you solve that self-made test and see if it did you any good." Deal?