 Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?
Okay, Ash was not the most perceptive person in the history of the universe, but she did know what being lost in thought looked like! Her whole family made that face a lot, and if she had looked in a mirror every once in a while(she didn't), she'd know that she did it too. Especially recently. Sooo she just raised a suspicious eyebrow and sat back down. Professors lied about everything, why wouldn't they lie about this? But he smiled, so maybe he really was okay? She shrugged at Violet. "Dunno. He said he was, but..." She shrugged again. He was reminding her of Father, but nicer.
"People exchange gifts in the winter. With people they like... and other people who they have to give stuff to." Like family members. And former friends. "It's usually a way to show affection." But not always. Not always. |