Thread: Allure of the Neophyte ::-Haru/whizz-::

Cosette... could have quite honestly cheered that she had made it across the water, had she not she thought she would be scolded for such a childish display. It wasn't that the girl doubted her own ability, for she had crossed such distances when in her classes, but her nerves would be the death of her. She wanted desperately to please the man who had likely heard so much about her from Etridus -- to prove that, even though she was so woefully plain, mortal and human , she could hold her own when up against races of equal potency. The iron-bound oak door creaked open with his arrival, and Cosette made sure to straighten her posture and look ever the diligent, respectful student that her teachers and mentors shaped her to be. Dark, chocolate colored eyes peered upwards alongside the tilt of her neck, and she was finally able to get a proper look at the man who was to be her mentor. Elves, at least from what the woman had read, were said to be stunning creatures. Tall, lithe and strong they were at the heart of a bard's repertoire and held up as a pinnacle of beauty among the populace -- not just her race in particular. Ryuu was no less striking than what the Cosette had pictured based on their description, and his stark white hair was a point of interest as she drank in his appearance. He didn't subvert the stereotype in any way, and her stomach clenched uncomfortably in what she could only take for being nerves once more. In her opinion, if they were to stand side by side, there was nothing of interest to note about her. Oh--! Oh, gods, I'm sorry. Just a second. With a flourish of her hands, the girl grabbed hold of her robes, and a little twist was done so that her mentor could get a full view of her person. Despite what she might have thought of herself, Cosette had no features that looked to be bulbous or awkward on her form. She was on the shorter side of her kind -- a few inches over five feet -- though she was well proportioned from what one could see in her travel clothes, and her skin was smooth and blemish free. Upon completing her pirouette, and coming face to face with Ryuu once more, he could look upon delicate features framed by dark hair, which drew up to the deep, earthy tones of her eyes. When she smiled albiet embarrassingly because of his question he could note the rows of straight, white teeth indicating a life that had been lead with a degree of comfort -- even with the harshness of her school's grounds. If it would please you, Master Ryuu -- A polite dip of her head was given, not unlike how she addressed her teachers back home. My name is Cosette. A slender hand reached into her pocket to withdraw what looked to be a small, drawstring bag -- which she held out for his inspection. The Masters back at Etridus taught me this spell as a parting gift. I don't possess much, but what I do has been made so small that it can be transported easily. Whether or not he seemed impressed by that was hard to say, but a few seconds later did the eleven man stand to the side so that his new charge could enter and look upon his home. Cosette was quick to tuck her bag back into the pocket of her flowing robe, and it billowed around her feet as she stepped over the threshold and into his abode. Etridus had its secrets, as most magical school were wont to do. The brunette had lived within its halls for as long as she could remember and, even then, she was sure she had yet to uncover its secrets. But his home... it was nothing compared to this. Each witch and wizard had their own flare to their homes, but his was something else all together, and it was magnificent upon first sight. So much so that she was left quite speechless -- that was until his inquiry came. Oh, me? Get it together Cosette. Who else would he be talking too? The woman's cheeks flushed pink. If it is not too much trouble -- From the corner of her eye the human swore she saw what looked to be tiny fae-like creatures, and her eyes squinted as a very poor aid to try and locate them. Her right hand slowly lifted itself up, and she offered a wave in what she thought was their direction. You have a lovely home, Master Ryuu. It's very cosy.