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Established in February of 2016, Scamander Zoo ironically can be found in a small, run-down opera house across from the London Zoo that non-wizard folk have a habit of overlooking, though this is a mere façade to keep things Muggle Worthy. Once a ticket has been purchased at the reception desk inside the central hall of the opera house, a grandoise staircase leads the way to a set of golden double doors.
Crossing the threshold causes everything to transform and takes the visitor to the zoo's lobby where various fountain beasts await. Free maps of the zoo, creature pamphlets, and fliers can be picked up here. To the left is the gift shop, and the bustling food court is to the right. Moving forward is the Childrens' Playground, which is decorated to resemble a classic playground accompanied with a Hogwarts-esque tree fort and a variety of kid-friendly creatures roaming around such as the Flobberworm, Crup, Kneazle, Puffskein, Niffler, and Demiguise.
The zoo beyond, however, definitely has a wide range of beasts -- from the mundane to extremely violent, the common and unfamiliar. You are sure to get your fill of magical creatures by visiting all of the different enclosures: African Safari, Aquatic Reef, Bird Nest, Far East Temple, Gnome Garden, Grecian Parthenon, Horse Paddocks, Insect and Pest Dwelling, Mooncalf Field, Reptile and Amphibian House, Spider Web, Troll Enclosure, and the Westward Expansion.
OOC: Feel free to utilize this spreadsheet as a reference for all of the creatures present at the zoo that your characters may be seeing on their visit. If you have a character that is already employed or wants to work at the zoo, you may add them to the list and role-play them here.
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On the contrary, Solomon’s ideas on study dates were neither of those things. He simply just didn’t want to do them and found it difficult to focus, especially with the added pressure of another person. Knowing full well that friends weren’t purposely trying to pressure him, it just happened on its own and he was unsure if he would ever get over that. Despite the pending exams, Solomon was looking forward to going back after summer. Last term felt like such a mess for his headspace. Lots of stupid decisions, stupid crushes. Being in a date with Sage felt so simple to him right now, whereas a few months ago he’d have felt so freaked out by it.
He WAS flattered, and wanted to give him a silent pat on the back to compensate his good thinking and organisation. “Well, I am.” Solomon grinned widely, and swung their arms ever so slightly.
Solly wouldn’t even be surprised if Sage turned him down for being on her team, nor could he blame her. He snorted at her joke about the Sphinx biting him. “Very funny, I’m not that stupid.” Not stupid enough to go near any kind of creature like that. Okay, maybe a little. “What’s your favourite animal?” He asked, somewhat curiously, somewhat at an attempt at small talk.
Huh. He could think of a few boys who could live here, too.
Ohhhhhh… there was the hand hold. While he was gutted that he wasn’t quick enough to make that move himself, it made him feel a little giddy that they were finally at that point and he had to hide his smile. Like a little dork, he was. He clasped his hand back around hers and gave it a firm squeeze before relaxing it a little. He let out a small exhale at her next question, racking his brain on how to answer coolly. “Uhh…” he chuckled a little shyly before continuing, “I have thought about it, yeah. Actually I wasn’t sure if you were the cuddle type.” That was his way of hitting the ball back in her court.
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Sage selectively liked exams and preparing for those handful of subjects that she had dubbed worth her time. Solomon would find out once they got back to Hogwarts how rigorous but FUN a Sage 'Academic Boot Camp' could be. Although she tended to prefer to study alone just because others could drag her down, but she had perfected a process where she did the studying first and then studying with others was much more a review of what she had already reviewed and extra time ironing out the bits of concepts that she was not as solid on. And it was an excuse to hang out some more so...really...win-win all around. "You're such a dweeb," she teased affectionately with a little poke to his cheek. That too should be taken as a compliment, okay?
Thoughts on trolls were weighing her steps down just a little, causing their path through the zoo to slow slightly, but it also could come across as her simply taking in all the sights of the zoo and the smaller displays and areas they were passing en route to the Aquatic Reef - the sign over the archway leading to the entrance now very clearly in visual range. The anticipation for what was in this area of the zoo was almost enough to take her mind off formulating her chant for the troll ballet. "You were the one who said you were not so good at riddles and sphinxes are known to have a low tolerance or incorrect answers," she pointed out with a hum and some spunk returning to her step. "I like reptiles...especially snakes." She blushed a bit as she heard what she had said and how it sounded like a line. "Actual snakes. My familiar is a Blue Eyed Leucistic," she elaborated as the blush crept just a bit more across her face but, hopefully, the thin application of makeup her sister had applied would mask it somewhat. "It's just coincidence that my favorite animal and your house mascot happen to be the same and you are also, technically, a snake. Meaning that I like snakes, like Aspen, and I like you and you're a Snake."
Ugh, the table tennis match of nerves was a lot and exhausting. But also...kind of exciting? Being a teenager teetering on adulthood was ridiculous in some of the most interesting and humiliating of ways.
His fixation on hand holding would only serve to amplify his dweeb status while also tickle her curiosity as to why he was placing so much emphasis on such a basic thing. Though, to be fair, she had only ever held hands with her sisters or dads ... so maybe she understood just a little why it was so exhilarating to do so on a date. It really did make walking together so much easier though! "I've never thought about it...I mean...I've thought about the act but not so much if I am a cuddler or not," she considered, the heat rising in her cheeks some more. "Never had anyone outside of family to do so with so...guess we get to find out." The zoo may not be the most practical of places to sort that out though so...maybe the train ride back to school would be the more practical and comfortable option?
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Friendship dates with Lux were the best! Adi, now not so older and far wiser, knew well to treasure these moments. Naturally he treasured the moments with his other friends: Hady, Frankie, Henric, Ilia and those close to him - and remained this way- after they had graduated from Hogwarts. But dates with Lux were something special; she had remained one of his best friends throughout the years.
“Think fast, Lux! The African Safari enclosure or the Aquatic Reef?” Being the gentleman that he was, the Hereford Hippogriffs coach was more than willing to allow Lux to make the choice. “I like that neither of us are ever bored of being here despite the countless visits. I always like trying to figure out what new creature has been brought in, if any.” Not that he really needed to think too hard since Hady was still employed at the zoo part time; she was his source for whatever good news she was able to reveal.
Adi’s gaze trailed towards the direction of the Children’s Playground. Why did it seem like only yesterday his four kids had been playing there? Especially Ary, since he was the baby of the family and memories of him playing at the Playground were still rather fresh in his mind.
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Friendship dates with Lux were the best! Adi, now not so older and far wiser, knew well to treasure these moments. Naturally he treasured the moments with his other friends: Hady, Frankie, Henric, Ilia and those close to him - and remained this way- after they had graduated from Hogwarts. But dates with Lux were something special; she had remained one of his best friends throughout the years.
“Think fast, Lux! The African Safari enclosure or the Aquatic Reef?” Being the gentleman that he was, the Hereford Hippogriffs coach was more than willing to allow Lux to make the choice. “I like that neither of us are ever bored of being here despite the countless visits. I always like trying to figure out what new creature has been brought in, if any.” Not that he really needed to think too hard since Hady was still employed at the zoo part time; she was his source for whatever good news she was able to reveal.
Adi’s gaze trailed towards the direction of the Children’s Playground. Why did it seem like only yesterday his four kids had been playing there? Especially Ary, since he was the baby of the family and memories of him playing at the Playground were still rather fresh in his mind.
Time certainly had zoomed by!
Lux beamed as she walked into the zoo with Adi. She always loved coming here, and it was very special when it was with Adi. Their friendship dates were always the best.
Ooooh. What was she going to pick today? Both options were great and some of her favourites. ”Why not both?” She laughed. If there was enough time for that she was totally on board. ”Let’s start with the safari then see if we have time for the reef.” She nodded at what he said next. ”Oh, absolutely. I would love to work here. Hady is lucky to work here.” Even if it was just part time. Lux loved being a potioneer, but it was so special being around animals. ”Can’t wait to see what new creatures they have!”
She noticed him looking at the playground and figured he was thinking of his kids. ”Feels like it was just yesterday that they were playing here.” Time sure flew by!
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Lux beamed as she walked into the zoo with Adi. She always loved coming here, and it was very special when it was with Adi. Their friendship dates were always the best.
Ooooh. What was she going to pick today? Both options were great and some of her favourites. ”Why not both?” She laughed. If there was enough time for that she was totally on board. ”Let’s start with the safari then see if we have time for the reef.” She nodded at what he said next. ”Oh, absolutely. I would love to work here. Hady is lucky to work here.” Even if it was just part time. Lux loved being a potioneer, but it was so special being around animals. ”Can’t wait to see what new creatures they have!”
She noticed him looking at the playground and figured he was thinking of his kids. ”Feels like it was just yesterday that they were playing here.” Time sure flew by!
Adi never failed to marvel at the fact that he and Lux managed to retain such a strong friendship despite all the changes in both their lives - family, careers… then again, this could be said with most of his friendships - like the one with Hady, for instance. But for this moment, it was just him and Lux taking some much needed relaxation.
Both? EXCELLENT! “That’s perfect with me. Are you in any hurry to get back home? Me… the staff can hold down the Reserve until I get back.” In other words, Adi was free to be out for as long as he wanted to be; the Reserve was in capable hands. “The Safari it is.’’ And he headed in that direction. “The sphinxes are still my favourite to look at. Let’s say hi to Cleopatra and Antony first, shall we?” Adi chuckled. “You may not work here but you being a Potineer certainly helps keep my stock of Healing Potions from running out. You know I hardly have time to dabble with Potions now. I think Ary is more thrilled to be able to learn so much from you. Potions is one of his strongest subjects at Hogwarts.”
The man nodded. “Just like yesterday,’’ he echoed. “Now the younger three are almost on their way to begin careers and have separate lives of their own. It’s funny how parents are never prepared for that sort of thing.”
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Adi never failed to marvel at the fact that he and Lux managed to retain such a strong friendship despite all the changes in both their lives - family, careers… then again, this could be said with most of his friendships - like the one with Hady, for instance. But for this moment, it was just him and Lux taking some much needed relaxation.
Both? EXCELLENT! “That’s perfect with me. Are you in any hurry to get back home? Me… the staff can hold down the Reserve until I get back.” In other words, Adi was free to be out for as long as he wanted to be; the Reserve was in capable hands. “The Safari it is.’’ And he headed in that direction. “The sphinxes are still my favourite to look at. Let’s say hi to Cleopatra and Antony first, shall we?” Adi chuckled. “You may not work here but you being a Potineer certainly helps keep my stock of Healing Potions from running out. You know I hardly have time to dabble with Potions now. I think Ary is more thrilled to be able to learn so much from you. Potions is one of his strongest subjects at Hogwarts.”
The man nodded. “Just like yesterday,’’ he echoed. “Now the younger three are almost on their way to begin careers and have separate lives of their own. It’s funny how parents are never prepared for that sort of thing.”
Lux beamed. She knew that Adi would be just as excited to go both places as she was. ”Nope! You’re stuck with me for a while” She laughed, knowing that Adi would be happy to spend most of the day with her. There was no need for her to rush home. She was having a friend date today! ”I’m glad that you can stay here with me for a while.” The last thing she wanted was for him to get into trouble. They happily made their way towards the Safari. ”I missed them! Even though it’s not been long since the last time I saw them. The Sphinxes are wonderful. I could spend all day with them.” Lux grinned. ”I’m always more than happy to help with potions. Hopefully you are able to brew again at some point. We could work together again then. Ary is so talented and I love spending time with him and passing along potions wisdom to him.”
It was crazy to think of how past time passes. It felt like just yesterday they themselves were at that stage of life. She still remembered being at Hogwarts herself. ”Ain't that the truth. I have a hard enough time whenever term starts.” That time was coming again soon. She signed.
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Lux beamed. She knew that Adi would be just as excited to go both places as she was. ”Nope! You’re stuck with me for a while” She laughed, knowing that Adi would be happy to spend most of the day with her. There was no need for her to rush home. She was having a friend date today! ”I’m glad that you can stay here with me for a while.” The last thing she wanted was for him to get into trouble. They happily made their way towards the Safari. ”I missed them! Even though it’s not been long since the last time I saw them. The Sphinxes are wonderful. I could spend all day with them.” Lux grinned. ”I’m always more than happy to help with potions. Hopefully you are able to brew again at some point. We could work together again then. Ary is so talented and I love spending time with him and passing along potions wisdom to him.”
It was crazy to think of how past time passes. It felt like just yesterday they themselves were at that stage of life. She still remembered being at Hogwarts herself. ”Ain't that the truth. I have a hard enough time whenever term starts.” That time was coming again soon. She signed.
“Wait. So does this mean I haven’t been stuck with you since way back in our Hogwarts days?” ‘Way back’ because they both were oldies now. Sort of. Adi certainly didn’t feel that way though! “Great, then we’re both happy, and that’s what was most important.” He linked an arm through Lux’s. When it came to the Reserve, there wasn’t any chance that he would get in trouble; not when he happened to be one of the bosses! As the friends arrived at the Safari, Adi nodded towards the Sphinxes in the short distance. “Geez, Lux. Why do you sound as though you have a crush on the sphinxes?” he teased. “Should I tell Bay he has competition?” This silly teasing was something else he was grateful for that stuck around as the years went by; they were some of the many highlights of his life. “I may have more time in the very near future,’’ Adi continued, gazing around at the rest of the Safari. “Ary’s interested in taking on more responsibilities around the Reserve so I’m letting him. He’s proved himself more than capable and well… it’s nice to know the Reserve will be kept at or even surpass the standards at which it’s at today. So, Lux, that means that someday soon, you and I can be back to brewing together!”
Adi nodded. “It never gets easier. All we can do is trust that they’ll be okay to take on the world when the time comes.” But of course as parents, he and Lux would be there to offer suggestions and guidance. The two adults were always there for each other’s babies!
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“Wait. So does this mean I haven’t been stuck with you since way back in our Hogwarts days?” ‘Way back’ because they both were oldies now. Sort of. Adi certainly didn’t feel that way though! “Great, then we’re both happy, and that’s what was most important.” He linked an arm through Lux’s. When it came to the Reserve, there wasn’t any chance that he would get in trouble; not when he happened to be one of the bosses! As the friends arrived at the Safari, Adi nodded towards the Sphinxes in the short distance. “Geez, Lux. Why do you sound as though you have a crush on the sphinxes?” he teased. “Should I tell Bay he has competition?” This silly teasing was something else he was grateful for that stuck around as the years went by; they were some of the many highlights of his life. “I may have more time in the very near future,’’ Adi continued, gazing around at the rest of the Safari. “Ary’s interested in taking on more responsibilities around the Reserve so I’m letting him. He’s proved himself more than capable and well… it’s nice to know the Reserve will be kept at or even surpass the standards at which it’s at today. So, Lux, that means that someday soon, you and I can be back to brewing together!”
Adi nodded. “It never gets easier. All we can do is trust that they’ll be okay to take on the world when the time comes.” But of course as parents, he and Lux would be there to offer suggestions and guidance. The two adults were always there for each other’s babies!
Lux snorted. "As if you haven't enjoyed every moment you've spent with me." She loved that they had the kind of relationship where they could tease each other. They've known each other for so long. It was crazy to think that there was a point where he wasn't in her life. Lux smiled and happily took his arm through hers. It was so nice to be here with the animals. She could never get bored of being around them. Adi's next comment had her laughing. "They are wonderful creatures. I'm sure that Bay will come to terms with it," she joked back. She knew that Adi found them cool too. As was everything else in the Safari. "Oh? That's great!" Both in terms of Adi having free time, and in terms of Ady getting more experience. "I know he's going to do a great job of it. I can't blame him either. The reserve is awesome." It was one of her favourite places to visit. Some of her favourite people were there, and of course there were the creatures. "This is exciting. We can definitely make a potion brewing date whenever you are available to." Since Lux was her own boss, she had all the flexibility.
Lux chewed her lip, but nodded. He was absolutely right. And she was so glad that her children were growing up and learning so much at school. They were so bright too. "Our kids have all grown so much and will accomplish amazing things. I'm so proud of all of them." And she was always there for his kids when they needed it, just like he was there for hers.
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Lux snorted. "As if you haven't enjoyed every moment you've spent with me." She loved that they had the kind of relationship where they could tease each other. They've known each other for so long. It was crazy to think that there was a point where he wasn't in her life. Lux smiled and happily took his arm through hers. It was so nice to be here with the animals. She could never get bored of being around them. Adi's next comment had her laughing. "They are wonderful creatures. I'm sure that Bay will come to terms with it," she joked back. She knew that Adi found them cool too. As was everything else in the Safari. "Oh? That's great!" Both in terms of Adi having free time, and in terms of Ady getting more experience. "I know he's going to do a great job of it. I can't blame him either. The reserve is awesome." It was one of her favourite places to visit. Some of her favourite people were there, and of course there were the creatures. "This is exciting. We can definitely make a potion brewing date whenever you are available to." Since Lux was her own boss, she had all the flexibility.
Lux chewed her lip, but nodded. He was absolutely right. And she was so glad that her children were growing up and learning so much at school. They were so bright too. "Our kids have all grown so much and will accomplish amazing things. I'm so proud of all of them." And she was always there for his kids when they needed it, just like he was there for hers.
Adi smiled mysteriously. “For now, I shall neither confirm nor deny, Lux.” But did she really need confirmation that he enjoyed all of their time together? He was certain she didn’t. He was lucky to have so many friends who shared his love for creatures, even if the one beside him was partial to Sphinxes. “Poor Bay. You’ll be stabbing him straight through the heart.” Adi gazed around at the other creatures, that familiar feeling of contentment bubbling up in his chest. It happened whenever he set his gaze on creatures of any form. “Ary is! And I’m not just saying that because he’s my son.” Indeed Adi was proud of all of his children; they were all hardworking in their own way. “You come around to the Reserve often this summer, Lux. You’ll see him out there each day. He’ll send me into early retirement. Not saying that’s a bad thing. It just means that you’ll have more of me to deal with.” Adi wiggled his brows. “We’d definitely be brewing a lot of potions once that happens!
“I am too.” It was a joy, a bittersweet joy, to watch so many kiddos grow up, not just his own. Better yet? Those kiddos belonged to some of his closest friends. Then again, that made them just as much as his own. “You mentioned Rory would be transferring to Hogwarts - which Ary will be happy to find out - but you didn’t mention why she wanted to make the switch. Nothing bad has happened at Beauxbatons, has it?”
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Adi smiled mysteriously. “For now, I shall neither confirm nor deny, Lux.” But did she really need confirmation that he enjoyed all of their time together? He was certain she didn’t. He was lucky to have so many friends who shared his love for creatures, even if the one beside him was partial to Sphinxes. “Poor Bay. You’ll be stabbing him straight through the heart.” Adi gazed around at the other creatures, that familiar feeling of contentment bubbling up in his chest. It happened whenever he set his gaze on creatures of any form. “Ary is! And I’m not just saying that because he’s my son.” Indeed Adi was proud of all of his children; they were all hardworking in their own way. “You come around to the Reserve often this summer, Lux. You’ll see him out there each day. He’ll send me into early retirement. Not saying that’s a bad thing. It just means that you’ll have more of me to deal with.” Adi wiggled his brows. “We’d definitely be brewing a lot of potions once that happens!
“I am too.” It was a joy, a bittersweet joy, to watch so many kiddos grow up, not just his own. Better yet? Those kiddos belonged to some of his closest friends. Then again, that made them just as much as his own. “You mentioned Rory would be transferring to Hogwarts - which Ary will be happy to find out - but you didn’t mention why she wanted to make the switch. Nothing bad has happened at Beauxbatons, has it?”
Amused, Lux rolled her eyes. "I'll take that as a yes." She knew it was the truth, and if Adi said otherwise he was being ridiculous. "Well, he's already used to my one true love being mermaids." Joking, obviously. Though Lux did LOVE mermaids. They were always her favourite. "Our poor husbands, having to deal with our nonsense." They were both very lucky to have the men in their lives, that was for sure! And now Lux was wanting to see some mermaids! But of course she was also more than happy to look at all the creatures that were around them now! She nodded. Ary absolutely was a hard worker and could handle all the extra responsibilities. "You know how much I love coming by there. I'll definitely see him hard at work. And if he ever is able to, he can always help me out with anything I need to brew for the reserve." She'd always be up to his assistance there. She snorted at what he said next. "I don't think I could deal with that. Are you sure you can't work forever?"
Lux smiled. They both had all the reasons in the world to be proud parents. It wasn't a surprise that he was now asking about why Rory was transferring schools. "I know she wasn't bullied, so I don't think it was anything bad. I think she was just bored of Beauxbatons and wanted to go to Hogwarts instead. She did hear a lot about it." So it did make sense. "She's definitely looking forward to seeing Ary. They're going to get up to as much trouble as we did." She beamed.
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Amused, Lux rolled her eyes. "I'll take that as a yes." She knew it was the truth, and if Adi said otherwise he was being ridiculous. "Well, he's already used to my one true love being mermaids." Joking, obviously. Though Lux did LOVE mermaids. They were always her favourite. "Our poor husbands, having to deal with our nonsense." They were both very lucky to have the men in their lives, that was for sure! And now Lux was wanting to see some mermaids! But of course she was also more than happy to look at all the creatures that were around them now! She nodded. Ary absolutely was a hard worker and could handle all the extra responsibilities. "You know how much I love coming by there. I'll definitely see him hard at work. And if he ever is able to, he can always help me out with anything I need to brew for the reserve." She'd always be up to his assistance there. She snorted at what he said next. "I don't think I could deal with that. Are you sure you can't work forever?"
Lux smiled. They both had all the reasons in the world to be proud parents. It wasn't a surprise that he was now asking about why Rory was transferring schools. "I know she wasn't bullied, so I don't think it was anything bad. I think she was just bored of Beauxbatons and wanted to go to Hogwarts instead. She did hear a lot about it." So it did make sense. "She's definitely looking forward to seeing Ary. They're going to get up to as much trouble as we did." She beamed.
The joke was on Lux because Adi was absolutely ridiculous. Sometimes, that is. At the moment, he was. “I do pity Bay even more since you have two true loves and neither are him.” Then he burst out laughing because, yes, they were both silly. “They’re champions for putting up with us, honestly!’’ He continued gazing out at the enclosures. “I don’t think they brought in any new creatures. Which is fine, since it also means that none of the current ones were moved to sanctuaries to retire.” He would know since dragons and Griffs often came to his Reserve to live out the rest of their lives once they hit a certain age. The most recent being Hippogriffs from Hogwarts. But back to talks of Ary! “Yes! I do know, and you’re always welcome there.” Now, he grinned broadly. “Ary can be your apprentice,’’ Adi half joked. “Has Rory shown any interest in Potions?” Or didn’t she have her mother’s flair for the subject? “Oh, haha. Aren’t you funny? You’ve already set yourself up to work with ME.” No take backsies, Lux!
Adi let out a small sigh of relief that he hadn’t known he was holding back. “I’m happy to know that. I love that girl like she’s my own daughter.” Lux knew this, of course, but he just had to mention it again. “Oh yes, she sure did. I heard Ary telling her all about his adventures at Hogwarts while they were together over the summer. I bet he helped change her mind. And I suspect he’d be a tad smug about it.”
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Lux snorted. "He is in third place, and he just needs to accept it." Her poor husband. But it was too much fun continuing with this joke. It was just too much fun laughing along with her friend. "They really are. I don't know how they put up with us for so long. We are very lucky that they love us as much as they do." She nodded along to what he said next. Adi knew a lot about this stuff and Lux was happy to hear that. "Speaking of that, how are the new hippogriffs settling in?" She knew that they had gotten some in at his reserve recently, and she was hoping that they were adjusting nicely. "Absolutely. And I was thinking I might have another visit there soon. Work can be crazy, but I think I can get away for a time." Adi knew well how hectic it could be with her work depending on how many orders she had to fill out. And she specialized in healing potions, which could be in very high demand. Lux snorted. "Maybe he can help me out instead of you. Would give me way less headaches," she joked back. Really though, she was always happy at the idea of Ary helping. She smiled as he asked about her daughter. "She has, I think it's from helping me so much." Obviously with nothing too difficult since Aurora was only 14, but still. "And she's so curious about potions. You know how curious she is." That girl was curious about EVERYTHING. "It's one of her best classes, and one of her favourites as well. But she does seem to be more into herbology." He knew how much Aurora loved plants and gardens. "Noooooo!" Lux said dramatically. "Anything but that!"
Lux knew well how close Adi and Aurora were. It was very touching to see. "I do. And I know that she loves you just as much." She was always excited whenever she was able to come to the reserve and see him, Ary, and the creatures. Aurora spent A LOT of time there over the summer. Yep. Lux also thought that Ary had a part to play in that decision. "There is no doubt in my mind. And we were reluctant at first, obviously." Because of what both she and Bay had gone through at Hogwarts. "But that girl was persistent." Honestly Lux was still unsure about the whole thing. If anything happened to her daughter... Lux didn't even want to think about it. Instead she focused on how smug Ary would have been. "Oh, I'm sure he was very proud of himself for planting that seed in her head." She had already wanted a change, and she could understand why Aurora would have been intrigued after hearing about the school from Ary.
Viv had spotted them from a distance--Lux and Adi, arms looped, clearly in the middle of a safari adventure and already deep in their signature banter. She grinned to herself. There was nothing better than watching two of your favorite people act like giggling fourth-graders when they were clearly in “cool magical grownup” mode.
She stepped up beside them quietly, adjusting the strap of her herb pouch slung across her shoulder, and clearing her throat dramatically. “I leave you two alone for ten minutes, and you are already debating whether Lux has a crush on the Sphinx again. Should I go apologize to Cleopatra in advance?”
Viv smiled and gave Lux a playful nudge with her elbow. “You always did have a thing for majestic creatures with riddles and a superiority complex.”
Turning to Adi, she added with faux seriousness. "Do you really think Ary will let you retire? That boy will have the entire Reserve alphabetized by scent and color-coded by sunrise pattern, but he’ll still drag you out to wrangle the kelpies when he needs an audience.”
And then, with a warm tone as she looked between them, “It’s nice. Seeing you two like this. Even after everything, you are still yourself. Makes the world feel a little more stable, you know?”
She drew a breath and pointed to the edge of the Safari path. “Mind if I join for the remainder of the round? I heard Antony has learned a new tail flick when he is unimpressed—clearly I need to take notes.”
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