[Voice, because she can]

[toywiththeworld]

[The sound of fingernails drumming on wood, and then a seemingly frustrated sigh]

It's so boring being in this room all on my own. You know, I think I'm almost lonely. Jaina, darling, I miss you; I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to move back in now that Ophelia's gone and disappeared on us. It's not like I haven't been perfectly willing to

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PRIVATE! also voice

[not_caedus]

You...

Larxene, was it?

[uncertainty, in his voice. hesitation, even.]

Jaina hasn't been in her dorm?

You--you're her Housemate, right?

Is she...doing okay?

[Private, although she considered having it not be] Voice~

[toywiththeworld]

Hmm? Oh, yes, that's me. Larxene Smith, Seventh Year Slytherin.

No, she left when I got back from hospital. I wanted to make things right between us, but...no such luck. I think she's been staying in one of the Gryffindor Boys dorms?

I'm really not sure how she's doing, but I can't imagine she'd be taking her behaviour over the Masquearade too lightly. I do hope she's all right.

Oh, I'm terribly sorry, but I don't know your name! I've been rather absent minded over the past few weeks, I'm afraid.

oh god jacen don't do it [private; voice]

[not_caedus]

Nice to meet you, Larxene. Oh, I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself. I'm Jacen. Jacen Solo. Jaina's twin. I transferred in from Beauxbatons, probably while you were...were, um, at the hospital?

I won't pry, but I'm glad to hear you're okay after a visit there.

[another pause, as he moves to address Jaina's situation]

I...the boy's dorms? I, um. Okay.

Thank you for telling me this, Larxene. I really appreciate it.

it will be wonderful and amazing [private; voice]

[toywiththeworld]

Really? She never mentioned she had a twin, how strange.

Oh, it's fairly common knowledge. My magic has been something of an anomaly ever since I was hit by lightning when I was younger. I...well, I suppose you'll hear about it eventually, Hogwarts being what it is. I lost control of it a few months ago and accidentally shattered a boy's kneecap, and destroyed the Slytherin Common Room. It was decided that it would be best to send me to St Mungo's to see if they could help me.

[A pause, and then a faintly nervous laugh]

Sorry, you probably don't want to hear about any of that! And yes, although I'm not sure which one in particular. I think Professor Tilman-Sinclair may have put a stop to it since I first found out though, I'm not entirely sure.

It's no trouble, Jacen.

IT'S A TRAP [private; voice]

[not_caedus]

I...

I'm so sorry. I...I kind of know how you feel.

When we make mistakes and other people get hurt...

I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't want to be reminded.

but what a pretty trap! [private; voice]

[toywiththeworld]

Don't worry about it. I'd rather it be heard from me than any of the rumours flying about this place. I don't have the most savoury reputation in the world, as you can probably tell from your sister's reaction. [She sounds a little bit tired, but also determined, because she is SUCH A BITCH WITH THIS PRETENDING TO BE HONEST, GDIT]

*falls into it like a stupidhead* [private; voice]

[not_caedus]

I guess not.

[sounds worried; surprised, slightly. his inclination to trust jaina's judgment is warring with the impulse to reach out to this girl]

I--

If you ever want to...to talk about it. In person. I'm, well, I'm around.

If not, I understand perfectly.

*lols forever* [private; voice]

[toywiththeworld]

I...

That would be nice, actually. If you don't mind.

D8 [private; voice]

[not_caedus]

Where?

>3 [private; voice]

[toywiththeworld]

Do you know your way to the Slytherin Common Room? We could meet out there and decide. I'd prefer if we didn't go outside though, if that's all right; the weather's taking a turn for the worse, and he really don't want to see what happens when I get rained on.