semper cresis, alti cresis [JAELYN]

Cornelia's feet were poised as she danced across the edge of the lake. It was night, so it was quiet. She liked it that way, because no body would be around to disturb her or yell at her for not doing what they wanted and dancing was her way of venting. Ever since she had been accepted to Durmstrang she had been spending less time with her parents - which was a bonus - and more time by herself to do what she wanted the most. It was amazing to feel so relaxed.

Her eyes kept glancing swiftly at the stars above her as she twirled. And as soon as she saw a dark figure in the shadows, she stopped.

Jaelyn paused in the shadows as she approached the lake. Someone else was here- a child. Perhaps ten or eleven, from what she could make out of the figure in the meek moonlight.

"Do continue." the girl spoke from the darkness. "You're rather good."

Smirking slightly, Jaelyn slid away from the veil of shadows so that the other could see her more clearly, so that she wouldn't think of her as a threat. Yet.

"A girl of your age shouldn't be here at night alone." she drawled. "Merlin knows who might come to snatch you."

Cornelia pondered on whether to keep going or not. On one hand, she wanted to keep dancing and forget this encounter ever happened. On the other hand... well, this girl seemed intimidating yet interesting. And considering Cornelia needed something to keep her in interest, she decided to stop dancing, until this figure went away.

When the figure walked into someplace lighter, Cornelia could see at once she was very pretty She fondled her own blonde hair, and looking at the other girl's seemingly perfect hair it immediately made her feel somewhat inferior.

"No one would snatch me," she spoke, her squeaky voice echoing, "I would be of no use to them."

Jaelyn's eyes glimmered mischievously. Young, innocent meat was always fun to play with before she pounced.

Her head tilted to the side, heavy locks of blonde hair tumbling over her shoulders. "No use? Oh, I wouldn't say that." she widened her eyes mockingly, as if scared for the younger girl.

"What if a vampire were to appear?" she smiled maliciously. "Or a werewolf could just...gobble you up." she whispered the last part lowly.

Such great fun.

"So many uses, indeed." Jaelyn smirked.