Everyone fell silent as the Headmistress began speaking...and Gabe could FEEL his excitement growing. Not from an 'exploration' standpoint but because they were going to be learning the ins and outs of the castle. He'd read about another map that a group of Gryffindors had pieced together, called the Marauder's Map. Looking to the group of Gryffindors now, like that Aegis person and Puck Greyvson...it was just hard to believe it'd been Gryffindors to put such a brilliant map together.

It didn't add up.

...but Gabe was keeping it to himself.

Also, he appreciated they were going to take this a little at a time...AND that it was going to be a year-long project. Something else to look forward to, amid all the homework and studying...and awkward Prefect patrols.

Seeing people already claiming floors, Gabriel slowly stood and glanced around. It was so awkward being a Prefect. "Ground Floor."...which was clearly meant as an invite to whoever else wanted to join him...and everything. Nbd.