Confession (Anna/Markise) (empty classroom)

[Annabelle Hennessy]

Anna's face lit up with surprise, her mouth opening with a chuckle. "How did I miss your makeup? I can't believe I didn't even notice it." The fact that he'd kept even his face hidden under his cloak came back to her right after she spoke. There was no animosity in her tone, nothing but shock and curiosity. A spark of jealousy rose in her as she saw how well his makeup was done. It was far above her own basic skills, and she found herself wishing she had his ability.

[Markise Sterling]

Markise was torn between relief at Anna's total and complete nonchalance over everything and worry that something was horribly wrong. What if she didn't understand? Whatever it was, she hadn't treated any of this with the seriousness Markise had expected. What if she decided it wasn't a secret worth keeping? She'd laughed at everything he'd revealed. It wasn't at all a reaction he'd ever gotten to coming out before.

Markise turned away from Anna again, his gaze moving around to the lights, which he wished he'd never lit. "Just... forget all this," he said, putting out the ones closest to him. "Pretend I never said anything. I'll deny it all." He'd even get a girlfriend if he had to, like Ariel had done. Like Ariel had said Markise should do.

[Annabelle Hennessy]

Anna felt like she was on a seesaw. Every time she thought she was going up and things were going well, the seat would fall out from underneath her and she would do or say the wrong thing without knowing it. "What now?" She asked, the irritation at the situation coming out in her voice. "What on earth did I say to piss you off?" She was trying hard not to be negative. She assumed it was a huge thing for him to share this all with her, but he kept flipping emotions too much for her to keep up with.

[Markise Sterling]

Markise wasn't pissed, he was scared, and though the two were easily mistakable from the outside, he didn't understand what Anna was talking about. He looked at her with brows narrowed in confusion. "I just... I... I'm sorry... I shouldn't have bova...bo-ther'd you," Markise stammered. Of all the times for his allergies to act up! Markise bent to retrieve his cloak, even if half the lights were still on. He should have just gone to his dorm in the first place.

[Annabelle Hennessy]

Anna sighed, remembering that Markise was inebriated. "Look Markise, you didn't bother me. If anything, I was the one that bothered you with all those questions."She bit at her lower lip with worry, wondering what he would think about having told her when he was completely sober. She just hoped he wouldn't be upset at either of them, or worse, feel like he had to leave. "Maybe we should call it a night and talk tomorrow?" She thought that was the best action so she could sleep on it and she'd be able to see what he felt about her knowing in the daylight.

[Markise Sterling]

Markise tried to nod, but was reminded why he shouldn't as his head started spinning. He caught the wall nearest him, one hand pressing against it a moment or two until he felt stable enough to just stand. "Tomorrow," he repeated, then turned his attention to tying his cloak at his throat. He'd done it at the club, he could do it again now, it just took a minute. He didn't spare a thought for warning Anna that he usually slept most of Saturday.

[Annabelle Hennessy]

Anna waited for Markise to finish with his cloak, resisting the urge to reach out and help him. She had a feeling that ignoring his trouble would be better than pointing it out by helping. “I’ll see you then.” She put her hand on his shoulder as she walked by, offering him a parting smile. Slipping through the door, Anna made her way back to the Ravenclaw tower. She kept away from the main passages as much as possible, and was relieved when she made it to her bed without getting caught out past curfew. She wanted to dissect all the information the night had brought on, but fell asleep as soon as her head hit her pillow.