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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 6, 2008 16:14:26 GMT -5
Dru walked up to Hells’ office hand in hand with Chase. There was a tight feeling spreading through her chest as she raised her hand to knock on the door. She looked up at Chase, “I have no idea what to tell her.” The only thing she knew was that it would probably be at least a little uncomfortable. But it was the right thing to do, before Emilian had the chance to do anything else.
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Post by Chase Firebrand on Mar 6, 2008 20:44:00 GMT -5
"Tell her Emilian assaulted you, that he tried to rape you. Then tell her about Vannah." It seemed easy to Chase. Too easy, compared to the mission he'd set himself to. It didn't occur to him to leave Emilian's punishment to the authorities. He didn't trust them--didn't really trust anyone other than himself.
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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 6, 2008 20:52:37 GMT -5
Dru held Chase's hand in both of hers and nodded. It sounded so simple coming from his mouth, but to Dru, the idea of looking into Hells' face and telling her that she was nearly raped seemed the scariest thing she could do. She took a deep breath and tried to banish the thoughts of what would happen to Emilian, hoping that the door would soon open and they could get it over with.
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Post by Headmistress Hells on Mar 7, 2008 9:13:06 GMT -5
Hells was sat reading when she heard the hushed mutterings from behind her door. For a few moments she listened intently, trying to make out who it was that stood there without knocking for so long. Standing up, she brushed herself down and made her way to the door. Putting her hand on the shiny brass knob, she gently opened it to see Druscilla and another student, one she did not recognise. She was alarmed by the worry in Dru's face and stepped back, inviting them into the room.
"From your faces I can safely presume this is not a welcome call?" Hells asked softly, beckoning them to sit down by her desk, before sitting back down herself. She placed her hands in her lap, focusing her attention on the Ravenclaw opposite her. "What can I do for you Dru?"
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Post by Chase Firebrand on Mar 7, 2008 11:45:28 GMT -5
Chase took the chair beside Dru's and leaned back in it, stretching his legs out in front of him in a casual pose. For the world, he looked as though he was simply bored, but his eyes were uncharacteristically dark, everything repressed as he waited for Dru to tell her story.
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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 7, 2008 15:48:27 GMT -5
Dru looked over at Chase before putting her hands in her lap, linking her fingers together and staring down at them. It was hard, but after a few seconds' thought, she decided to just suck it up and say what happened. "I was out on the edge of the forest, not in it,” she added, glancing up quickly before looking back down. “And this guy, Emilian, came out and he said some....things....to me."
She was purposely vague on what he had said, even Chase didn't know. "I pulled out my wand, and he pulled out his.” Her voice had started to sound monotonous and low. “He disarmed me and pushed me up against the tree and kissed me.” She ended on a whisper, still looking down. She looked over at Chase as she waited to see what Hells would say. The rest of the story, how she had gotten away, would come after Hells replied.
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Post by Headmistress Hells on Mar 7, 2008 16:21:24 GMT -5
Hells listened intently as Dru spoke, not wishing to interrupt until necessary too. She wasn't too sure where Dru was heading with this, but she had a terrible feeling she could guess. Frowning slightly, her hands knotting together in her lap, she kept her focus on Dru, almost forgetting the male student beside her. "Go on Dru." She said as softly as she could. "What happened next? Take your time."
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Post by Chase Firebrand on Mar 7, 2008 16:35:13 GMT -5
Chase's lips were tightly pressed, his attention focused on Dru. He wanted to will her to say more, to say the words Hells would need to understand. An unasked-for kiss was nothing. Even disarming could have been nothing more than mischief. Tell her.
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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 7, 2008 16:39:12 GMT -5
Dru sighed, feeling Chase's eyes on her. "I was lucky and got him off," she said, looking back up at Hells. "If I hadn't, I would have ended up like Savannah Brooks. He, he raped her." There she had said it, she would have been happy to leave right then. Hells knew and that was all that was important. "He wanted to do the same to me."
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Post by Headmistress Hells on Mar 7, 2008 16:59:56 GMT -5
Dru's words hung in the air above them. Studying Dru's face for a moment, she turned her attention to the student beside her. "And you?" Hells asked, her voice stronger and more demanding. "What is your place in this?" Although her gaze was now on the boy, she could still see Dru from the corner of her eye. It pained her to see a student in so much distress and there was no way Hells was going to let this continue.
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Post by Chase Firebrand on Mar 7, 2008 17:07:37 GMT -5
"Moral support," Chase said simply. He looked coolly at the Headmistress, wondering vaguely if she could see the dark fury in his eyes. Dru hadn't, but then, Dru was justifiably distracted.
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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 7, 2008 17:17:32 GMT -5
Dru looked over at Chase, catching the look he gave Hells, though not at the opportune angle to see into his eyes. She crossed her arms tightly, sitting on the edge of her chair. The whole meeting was uncomfortable and Dru was ready to go.
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Post by Headmistress Hells on Mar 7, 2008 17:21:09 GMT -5
Hells stared at Chase for a second longer then necessary, knowing he was more involved then he let on. "Very well." She began, turning back to Dru. "These are very serious allegations Dru, and I don't want you to think that I don't believe you. I do." She glanced quickly at Chase before returning to Druscilla. "I need to speak to this Savannah, before I deal with Emilian. I know this must be difficult for you and I can understand your distress, but you have done the right thing in coming to me."
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Post by Chase Firebrand on Mar 7, 2008 17:36:51 GMT -5
Chase's jaw tightened further. He'd known something like this would happen. And if Vannah talked, if they decided to do something, who knew how much more damage Emilian could do in the meantime. Chase had been determined last night, and his determination had returned full force. He would find Emilian. And that would be the end of it.
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Post by Druscilla Grace on Mar 7, 2008 17:36:53 GMT -5
Dru pulled her gaze from Chase to look at Hells while she spoke. She nodded and chewed her lip. It didn't occur to her to say anything else. Her eyes went out of focus but she shook her head to clear it and finally forced her mouth to form words. "Thank you for listening."
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