where wings sing (open)

[Ruecain White]

Ruecain did noticed that she had a slight shade of pink on her and he realized what he had said. His face turn red and gave her a sheepish smile, " Thanks wow your the only girl who I have had the longest conversation with." He looked at her and saw that she was pretty. He could feel himself blushing ,but he was glad he talk to some one.

"So what are you going to do with your life?" He asked hoping that he would stop blushing.

[Hope Windfell]

She blinked a bit, before slightly chuckling, "Well, actually, you're the only person i've had a long conversation with, I'm actually very withdrawn sometimes." She said... well, all the time. Hope felt different this time because he didn't care that house she was from, or from what family she was from, where it seemed that majority of the people here, that's all they cared about.

She looked at him when he asked her, before she looked up, slightly tugging at her hair, "Um.. you know, i've never really thought about it.. i mean, I'm good at potions and Defense Against the Dark arts... maybe an Auror?" She asked, looking at him, giving a meek smile, "I've never thought about it honestly." She chuckled.

[Ruecain White]

" An Auror. Now that is a job that puts the word fear into fearless." Ruecain said. He thought about what he was good at. "My potions are extremely bad I'm pretty bad at it. He remembered one time when he accidentally blow up his cauldron and his hair was growing at an alarming rate. It had took the whole day before it stop growing and it grew to ten feet of hair.
"But on the better note I am very good at Charms and Defense the Dark Arts, but if it were my parents way I would be in the ministry working for long boring hours on reports that I wouldn't give a care about."
He could feel his mood darken a bit when he mention working for the ministry. It wasn't like he was against the whole Ministry of Magic. He just couldn't see himself forever working on a desk. As a kid he liked doing stuff on the road. He didn't like staying in one place for to long. It just felt like the world would disappear if he didn't get up now and then.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope chuckled a bit at his statement, Auror's were pretty fearless... Something that Hope wasn't really was. She smiled a bit, most weren't good a potions, Hope hadn't been good her first year until she had studied hard at it, "Ruecain, if you want, I can always help you with Potions, and if you wouln't mind, you could help me with Charms." She asked, offered. Charms was just bad. She could never get anything to go right, that or it would blow up in her face...

She watched as his mood seemed to depress when he began to talk about the Ministry. Not even Hope could stand to work long hours in the office, doing pretty much the same thing over and over again, and she didn't understand how those people could find any motivation to stay in one place... It just didn't make sense to her. "Well, don't worry Ruecain," She started, trying to lift his spirits up, "I'm sure they won't have their way, you're going to create your own band and tour the entire world." She said, smiling at the end.

[Ruecain White]

He laughed out loud. His laughter echo in the owlery. "Thanks Hope hopefully I'll be able to avoid growing my hair ten feet again. " He smiled as he continued,"I'm more than pleased to help you in charms." He pulled out his wand and a feather. He cast avifors, so where the feather once was was now a small yellow canary. It fluttered about on his hand and then flew to Hope flying near her. "Charming little thing isn't it." he said watching the bird fly around her.


When she had said that his parents couldn't have it their way he gave her a half smile. "yeah won't they be surprise when I tell them." He could feel fear in his heart growing when he would tell them. He had played out how each of the outcomes would play. Some came to the conclusion that they wouldn't care. Others lead to his father seprating him from the family leaving him alone in the world. He looked again at Hope and he felt better. He felt that he should take his chances with music. So he gave her a real smile and said," Yoour right they can't always have it their way. They have had it their way for to long I think it's my turn to try." The small bird was still there flying around the room and then above them and then it dived landing on Ruecain's head.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope blinked, before smiling as the little bird flew around her, slightly laughing a bit. It was adorable. She watched the bird, but kept her ears to Ruecain. At first she had thought they were understandable parents, but from hearing this.. she realized that they weren't understandable parents... Hope had known that from her grandfather, his way or no way.

She smiled as the bird landed right on Ruecain's head, the smile he gave was a real one, one that made even Hope smile, "Exactly." Without realizing, she put her hand on his shoulder, "I'm sure once they hear your music, they'll change their minds." she said with a smile.

[Ruecain White]

He felt all the blood leave his body and rushing to his head. He felt happy and filled with new hope. "maybe they will see the world the way I do if I play my cards right." he felt glad he told some one like Hope his dream. " Hey Hope I was wondering do you have siblings?" he asked changing the subject about his parents.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope's hand slipped from his shoulder, realizing she had actually touched him, it took her back. She usually kept herself distant, but around Ruecain, it was like her barriers came down. It felt odd and weird, but at the same time, it felt amazing. She smiled at the fact that his mood seemed to turn in an instant. She didn't like to see others depressed or upset.

She was a bit off guard by his response, but slightly smiled, "No.. I'm an only child. My parents wanted more kids, but.. they never got a chance." She said, trying to keep her smile. Hope had remembered her parents telling her that they were trying to have another child, that Hope would be an older sister... but they had died not two months later, and Hope was still an only child.

She shook the thought, "But you? I'm sure if you have cousin's here, that you must have siblings, right?" She asked.

[Ruecain White]

" yeah I have two younger siblings. They are five year old twins in fact." He gave a brotherly smile when he thought of them. "They have more mischief than pixies and yet they are as sweet as candy." He rummaged through his bag and found what he was looking for. "here's a picture of me and my little sisters. The one on the left is Lizzy and the one on the right is Kitty." He said as he held out the picture.

It was a moving picture of the twins and Ruecain. the one on the left side was one of the twins. She looked more curious and shy with her medium length brown hair tied in a braid. while on the right side was the other twin. Who seemed more adventurous and outgoing. Her hair was long and braided. Ruecain was putting flowers in her hair and laughing as Lizzy jump on his back laughing.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope smiled, gently taking the picture from him and looking at the picture. Two adorable twin girls, with Ruecain standing in the middle. She smiled, they all just looked perfect together. "They're so adorable, Ruecain." She said, watching how all happy they were, before handing the picture back. "I'm envious." She said, before digging through her bag, taking her own picture out.

It wasn't moving, just a plain muggle picture, and it was just her and her parents. Hope was only 6 when it was taken. Her father, a tall, nice built, with light blonde hair and brown eyes, a smile plastered on his face as he held the six year old Hope, whose hair was in pig tails. The woman, however, looked like a younger present day Hope. That was Hope's mother, Jenna. Hope smiled, "It was taken a year before I turned seven." She said, "It's my mom and dad."

Hope turned a bit, hearing claws prance on the hard floor. Turning, she saw her New World Black Wolf, Soran. "Well, I guess Soran could count as a little brother." She said, as the wolf pranced to Hope, sitting by her, but looking at Ruecain with intense golden eyes.

[Ruecain White]

Though Hope could not hear. Ruecain could hear his heart beat thundering in his chest as he saw her smile. when she said she was envious he replied, "Trust me. They are cute at first but by broomsticks don't ever get them mad." He said as she looked in her bag to pull out a picture. He gently took the picture and saw it wasn't moving.

" You look like your mother. Both of you are very beautiful." He said unaware of the wolf that now sat near Hope. He looked up passing the photo back and froze when he saw a big furry black wolf staring intensely at him. He barely heard her say the wolf's name. "Soran? that's a cool name." he said after calming down a bit. "Should I be concern if he is staring at me?" He asked trying to pass it as a joke but he could his heart pick up speed again.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope felt her cheeks heat up a bit, did he just called her beautiful? That was new, Hope wasn't use to compliments. She turned her head away, hoping that some of her hair would hide her burning face.

Hope looked down as Ruecain asked about Soran. She shook her head a bit, "Soran, don't stare, it's rude." She spoke, making the wolf snap his eyes to the girl. His tail wagged a bit, and his tongue slipped out of his mouth, as if he wanted to play. She chuckled, petting him gently, "Don't mind Soran," Hope said to Ruecain, "He's just protective, i'm his momma." She joked a bit.

Although it was the truth, Hope had practically raised Soran, so Soran was only being protective of what he considered his. She looked at Ruecain, "You can pet him, he knows you're no threat to me, or him." She said with a smile.

[Ruecain White]

Ruecain felt more relaxed when the wolf stop staring. He let out a breath and laughed when she said she was his momma. "He is kind of cute for a wolf at least." he said as he moved his hand to pet the wolf. The fur felt soft to the touch and he began to scratch the wolf's ear.
"Did you know this is the first four legged animal I have ever pet?" He said looking at her with amusement in his eyes. "My mom and Nanny are allergic to fur so we only have owls." he said. He liked Soran he looked strong and dependable in hard times.

He looked back to the window and felt something tugging at his heart. He didn't understand why, but when Hope said "momma" it made him wonder.
'When was the last time I saw my mother?' he thought to himself as he stopped petting Soran. He looked out the window trying to recall until he shook his head trying to stop that train of thoughts.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope smiled, seeing Ruecain relax and reach down and pet Soran. Soran seemed to relax too, moving his head into the pet. She couldn't help but to chuckle at his comment, "Cute? That's a new one, most don't even want to come near him." She spoke, glad that Soran was relaxed as well. She looked at Ruecain when he had said he never had pet any four legged animal until now, becuase of his mom and nanny's allergies. Hope never had to worry about that, her parents would only laugh at her when she brought home countless of stray cats and dogs..

Her smile disappeared however when she saw him walk over to the window. He seemed lost in thought, like something was bothering him. She hesitated in asking him, she had really just met him, she didn't have any right to intrude on his life... She took a breath, "Ruecain? Is something wrong?" She asked, her voice quiet.

[Ruecain White]

He felt confused and didn't know what to say or do. When Hope asked if he was okay. He said, " Honestly? I'm confused." He turn to look at her. He wasn't angry or upset that she had asked. He was thankful that she did.

"I was thinking about how long it's been since my mom actually held me or even kept in contact with me." He said softly as he heard a tweet from his head. He had completely forgotten about the canary and he made it turn back into a feather. " She is always busy with work and she never really got to know me or her daughters. She doesn't know anything about my music life or magic life." he said wondering why he was telling this to a person he just knew.

'That's because you can't always send a letter and wait weeks on end for the reply.' He thought. He couldn't bring himself to try and change the subject but he didn't want to talk about it here.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope went to say something, but closed her mouth. Hope's parents had died when she was seven, she only had memories of her parents laughing, talking, holding her, just being there. Her grandfather wasn't even in the equation, he wanted nothing to do with her. She knew what it was like. She was envious, in a way, of Ruecain, he had parents, may be not the best loving parents, but they were still parents.

She looked out the window, keeping her voice low, "I'm sure if you expressed your concern to your mother, she might listen, i mean, it's simply an idea..." She was quiet for a moment, before looking at him, she could see that he didn't want to discuss it, and she looked away, "I'm sorry... I really shouldn't have asked." She replied, feeling embarrassed.

[Ruecain White]

"I have many times through letters but never getting an answer. She hardly comes over when she has a break and when she does I'm at school." He said with a calm tone. he grabbed her hand and said," No I said it before remember? I'll tell you anything if you asked. Well I told you and i feel a lot better. I just can't talk about it here because alot of people come up here." he said feeling guiltily. " I didn't mean for you to feel bad about asking." he said still holding her hand.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope looked at him, a bit taken back. She didn't do anything at first. She was confused, and uncertain. She felt relaxed though at the same time, it was an odd feeling. She still listen to him, still looking at him. She was glad that he wasn't upset, or even angry, at her for asking. It was just Hope's nature not to want people to be in turmoil, even if it brought up bad memories or touchy subjects for her.

She smiled a bit, now holding his hand back, letting him know that she understood. She felt the knot in her throat, she felt at ease, relaxed. She wasn't use to it, she was always so quiet, so tense, so guarded. She never talked, let alone let anyone near her, to anyone except for simple questions or to answer questions.

"I'm glad." She spoke, her voice slightly cracking, "Glad that you're not mad at me, and that you feel better." She said, trying to keep herself together, but still kept a smile on her face.

[Ruecain White]

he looked at her and felt her hand gently hold his. He liked the warmth that came from her hands he felt at peace with this sign of new found friendship. He heard her voice cracked a bit and her smile, but it seemed to be forced. "I don't see how you would have made me mad." he said with a smile. "You helped me get some of my pain off of my chest. If you ever need someone to help you with your pains or worries you can come to me. I am pretty easy to find." he finished as he released his hand from hers.

[Hope Windfell]

Hope had to look away, she felt so.. silly, being on the verge of tears. She was thankful that her hair hid some of her face. Ruecain was very kind, to offer his help to her, so easily. She could only smile, "My pains and worries... are just too much." She said, looking back at him, smiling, "But thank you, never in my life have i had anyone that would help me, like you've offered." She said.

Her parents would have, there would be no doubt in her mind if they were still living, but they weren't. that was the reality of it. But now, at least she had someone to talk to at least. Ruecain seemed like a reasonable, trustworthy kind of guy, there was nothing suspicious or threatening about him. She smiled again, she felt happy