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“I mean, you not being a Ravenclaw is a pretty big issue although, I’ve kind of already dealt with it for a while so I guess it’s not a big issue too?” laughing a little more now, his eyes wide with something actually resembled the old Ewan. “What I’m trying to say is, I’m an amazing friend for accepting you for not being a Ravenclaw” This was 100% pure Ewan sarcasm at it’s finest but he had a feeling Rylee knew this. She’d put up with him for far too long to know this. “Honestly, I don’t know how you didn’t see me talking to Kingsley all summer” This wasn’t sarcasm. He did talk to Kingsley as though he was a human and would often reply as if Kingsley had replied to him. Some might call him crazy but he didn’t care. Kingsley was the best. “Polaris? Uhhh…no idea. I don’t stalk the dogs here Ry. Jheeze, what do you take me for, some kinda crazy?” his smile wide now with amusement.
Were they meant to come across each other? He wasn’t quite sure. He certainly had come here to be alone but yet again, he’d failed. Something that was becoming a reoccurring theme in his life lately. He wasn’t going to throw up a fuss though. His sister was one of the only people at this school who actually got him (most of the time) and she knew when to leave him alone (sometimes).
Ewan’s smile faltered briefly as he listened to Rylee, his eyes taking in her face as she talked. He knew exactly what she was doing. Telling him the truth or rather, a rose-tinted truth, but he did not question here for the moment, simply choosing to listen instead because that was what friends were for. “Sounds like you’ve been keeping busy then” his eyes not missing the tattoo peeking out from under her collarbone. Had she finally got around to using the voucher he’d given her many moons ago?!!!
Fighting down the urge to ask about the tattoo, the tall Ravenclaw simply stood up and stretched for a moment, his grey hoodie rising for a moment allowing the sun to illuminate his surprisingly hairy stomach. After a moment, he eyed his friend and gave her a look that simply said "spill".
"Ah, see now, the true problem here is that you are not a Gryffindor," she replied with a playful grin. Was that so? There was the slightest hint of an eyebrow rise as she looked at her friend.
"Mm' once again that's where you're wrong my dear Pan. Seeing as to how I'm older than you, it is I that is the amazing friend here. Since you are younger AND a Ravenclaw." Two could play at this game and it was one they had been playing on and off for years.
"I talk to Polar, Lamb, Cosmos, Plusar and Lilac all the time myself." Her familiars weren't the only ones she talked to. She talked to the Serafina (fake-baby) when she had her, she talked to herself, plants and loads of other things. This is where she began to laugh softly.
"Polaris, Polar, my Husky." The one she had received from Stella the Christmas before last.
Ewan's silence at her theory didn't bother her in the least. In fact it only made her smile because chances were he knew it to be true... or he was at least considering it. Over the years since they met waaaaay back in her second term they had become fast friends and with that came the ability to understand one another most of the time. It was nice having someone to talk to when she needed it or to hang around with when the mood to talk wasn't there.
"I have," she agreed. It wasn't a lie. Not that part. Keeping busy was a Rylee thing. If she was happy, she was likely busy. Angry, keep busy. Had way to much energy, keep busy. Upset, yeah she really needed to keep busy. Coming up with ways to keep her mind busy was something she had been doing since she was very young. It was when she was doing nothing that things could become worrisome.
The tiniest hint of a smirk flitted across her lips, knowing he had seen what she done. Yes, she had gotten another tattoo. Her second one now and this one might even mean more to her than the first one.
Rylee shifted her weight once more as he stood up, smiling at Simon when he came over and laid beside her, petting his ears lightly. That second look from her brother was one she knew well. One they had used on one another before. It was time for her to fill in the blanks.
"I have been keeping, I always do that. Studying for NEWTs is no surprise, I have to do amazing on them." There was no room for error on these exams.
"Tending to my flowers and plants is normal and they help on the not so great days... I've finally gotten back to working on my flower crowns again." Without magic. Creating them by hand was what made each one special.
"Playing my violin and a bit of dancing does help with my shoulder and arm, I get frustrated a lot quicker though now if I can't accomplish what I want like I used to." Knows it all takes time to get back to how it was before but it's still hard to admit.
"Still haven't exactly gotten on a broom again yet... at all. Not that I don't want to... I just.. can't." Not for lack of trying either. She tried everyday. The moment she tried the panic took over and all she could focus on was what if another accident occurred.
"Serafina is back with Professor Schmoe... it's strange but I miss having her." Taking care of Sera had been amazing and was probably the biggest reason she seemed so down lately.
"Got another tattoo during spring break." That was a good thing. A constant reminder of the previous summer but she knew deep down it was helping her.