Gao
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Slytherin
FUNAI REN.
mood
Bitter
location
Outside > Honeydukes
interactions
Otto + Victor
“You are lucky that I do not strike you down on this very spot, Otto the Prefect.” Defensive once more the unstoppable urge to take everything personally. “I have many brain cells. The most.”
It was safe to say, Ren did not have the most brain cells. Outside of favorite classes his grades were very poor. He didn’t study anything of disinterest and opening a book was a rare occasion. A rare occasion that was followed with having a lazy nap by the second chapter. Parchment was nice to lay on.
For somebody claiming to be the best at everything, he really wasn’t. Leaving Mahoutokoro had plummeted his grades and left him floundering in most subjects. He’d been at Hogwarts for a year but everything was still hard to adjust to. A prime example was the weather and his attire. It was more humid back at Mahoutokoro. Nothing he owned was very suitable for this type of cold, which another Slytherin beater had taken note of. Victor offered his jacket.
Ren blinked, eyes shifting to the side in deep contemplation.
Yes. He wanted the jacket.
No, his pride couldn’t allow being helped.
But yes, it had been worded selectively.
A conclusion was found that it would not be a stab to his honour to accept such a thing.
“It is a nice jacket..” Ren mumbled, doing his best to act inconspicuous. He stepped closer to ease the item from Victor’s shoulders with sly fingers.
“I guess I can hold it.” He was doing a favour for Victor. Politely looking after the jacket for him. How nice of Ren. “You should be grateful. Don't complain when you get cold.”
The colour was not appreciated, but after pulling the jacket on he found the green to be irrelevant. Not only was it another layer of protection from the sub-zero wind, but the citrus and deep wood scent still clung to the fabric. Mellow and calming. How foolish, Ren thought smugly, easing into the warm remnants of where Victor had been moments before. This jacket was now his.
An idea arrived that perhaps he should always attend Hogsmeade in inappropriate attire, just to mooch articles of clothing from the pair. It was a robbery in broad daylight. A successful one at that.
“I won’t catch death.” He responded to Otto, the same ego accompanied with a very dense, “I will dodge it.” Ren’s direct manner was not built for idioms. Even sarcasm was sometimes taken quite literally.
Then to nobody’s surprise, Otto was rambling about Honeydukes. The sweet tooth in their midst was no secret, making Ren’s eyes narrow towards him. Being a vegetarian had Ren rather caught up on the fruits and vegetables type deal. Not a shared attraction to a diet of candy.
“Your teeth will rot and you will perish.” Not that he cared if Otto's teeth fell out- because that would imply Ren cared... Which he did not. Just mildly hindered. With no teeth Ren would have to force feed Otto liquid sustenance instead. No more shoving tofu or steamed potato near his face. “Mhm.” Ren hummed a noise of amusement, yet didn’t smile. “You’re going to die.”
Otto said he was doing absolutely great. Of course he was. He was great at everything. The compliment even appeared to make Ren straighten slightly. Proud despite the frozen bite against skin.
“I know-” A confident response that shrivelled and died upon hearing the second half. If you’re cold, go warm up. Insulted, he took a menacing step towards Otto.
“I have never been cold in my life.” Ren whispered, followed by a completely absent minded, “I am hot.” Blunt mannerisms overlooked tactful wordplay, often blind to very awkward sentences. “Say it.” He reached a cold hand and tugged at Otto's sleeve. “Say I am the most hot.” Ren was dead serious as well, something he was not going to allow to lay down and die. Otto must be corrected on such a silly statement. Ren’s power ego must be fuelled.
Victor had decided on Spintwitches, but did not invite them. It faltered Ren to see the male move off and disappear into the shop. Alone. Assumptions were beginning to brew below the surface, curling tendrils of mistrust. Victor seemed eager to be separated from them. It gave rise to suspicion and Ren was bothered by it; Unknown to the fact that the guy just didn’t want to be a burden.
It was a tendency to assume the worst of people.
Not wishing to dawdle out in the snow he took the initiative to grab Otto by the upper arm to pull him towards Honeydukes. The faster they got their shopping done the faster he could get back to Hogwarts and laze out in front of the fire. He passed the window of jars filled with diabetes- Pepper Imps and Ice Mice and Cauldron Cakes aplenty. Otto’s heaven.
Entering Honeydukes hit Ren’s skin with a wave of warmth. No longer bracing the elements was pleasing, but the crowded space and brush of others squeezing by was not welcomed. He stepped closer to Otto’s side, keeping his hand to his arm and sinking his nails into the sweater with absentminded apprehension. To be abandoned in this horribly packed shop would be a nightmare. Ren did not like the bustle of people. He didn’t even like sweets that much.
Despite the evident hatred, his eyes landed on the collection of Toothflossing Stringmints. One of the few things in here that would benefit the body. Good for the teeth. On the premise that Otto would need them he slipped a small container of it into his pocket. Shoplifting from Honeydukes wasn’t what he’d like to be doing, but not much was of value to him in Hogsmeade.
"I don't like it here." He announced to Otto as if Ren's distaste was hard to notice. "Be quick or die."
It was safe to say, Ren did not have the most brain cells. Outside of favorite classes his grades were very poor. He didn’t study anything of disinterest and opening a book was a rare occasion. A rare occasion that was followed with having a lazy nap by the second chapter. Parchment was nice to lay on.
For somebody claiming to be the best at everything, he really wasn’t. Leaving Mahoutokoro had plummeted his grades and left him floundering in most subjects. He’d been at Hogwarts for a year but everything was still hard to adjust to. A prime example was the weather and his attire. It was more humid back at Mahoutokoro. Nothing he owned was very suitable for this type of cold, which another Slytherin beater had taken note of. Victor offered his jacket.
Ren blinked, eyes shifting to the side in deep contemplation.
Yes. He wanted the jacket.
No, his pride couldn’t allow being helped.
But yes, it had been worded selectively.
A conclusion was found that it would not be a stab to his honour to accept such a thing.
“It is a nice jacket..” Ren mumbled, doing his best to act inconspicuous. He stepped closer to ease the item from Victor’s shoulders with sly fingers.
“I guess I can hold it.” He was doing a favour for Victor. Politely looking after the jacket for him. How nice of Ren. “You should be grateful. Don't complain when you get cold.”
The colour was not appreciated, but after pulling the jacket on he found the green to be irrelevant. Not only was it another layer of protection from the sub-zero wind, but the citrus and deep wood scent still clung to the fabric. Mellow and calming. How foolish, Ren thought smugly, easing into the warm remnants of where Victor had been moments before. This jacket was now his.
An idea arrived that perhaps he should always attend Hogsmeade in inappropriate attire, just to mooch articles of clothing from the pair. It was a robbery in broad daylight. A successful one at that.
“I won’t catch death.” He responded to Otto, the same ego accompanied with a very dense, “I will dodge it.” Ren’s direct manner was not built for idioms. Even sarcasm was sometimes taken quite literally.
Then to nobody’s surprise, Otto was rambling about Honeydukes. The sweet tooth in their midst was no secret, making Ren’s eyes narrow towards him. Being a vegetarian had Ren rather caught up on the fruits and vegetables type deal. Not a shared attraction to a diet of candy.
“Your teeth will rot and you will perish.” Not that he cared if Otto's teeth fell out- because that would imply Ren cared... Which he did not. Just mildly hindered. With no teeth Ren would have to force feed Otto liquid sustenance instead. No more shoving tofu or steamed potato near his face. “Mhm.” Ren hummed a noise of amusement, yet didn’t smile. “You’re going to die.”
Otto said he was doing absolutely great. Of course he was. He was great at everything. The compliment even appeared to make Ren straighten slightly. Proud despite the frozen bite against skin.
“I know-” A confident response that shrivelled and died upon hearing the second half. If you’re cold, go warm up. Insulted, he took a menacing step towards Otto.
“I have never been cold in my life.” Ren whispered, followed by a completely absent minded, “I am hot.” Blunt mannerisms overlooked tactful wordplay, often blind to very awkward sentences. “Say it.” He reached a cold hand and tugged at Otto's sleeve. “Say I am the most hot.” Ren was dead serious as well, something he was not going to allow to lay down and die. Otto must be corrected on such a silly statement. Ren’s power ego must be fuelled.
Victor had decided on Spintwitches, but did not invite them. It faltered Ren to see the male move off and disappear into the shop. Alone. Assumptions were beginning to brew below the surface, curling tendrils of mistrust. Victor seemed eager to be separated from them. It gave rise to suspicion and Ren was bothered by it; Unknown to the fact that the guy just didn’t want to be a burden.
It was a tendency to assume the worst of people.
Not wishing to dawdle out in the snow he took the initiative to grab Otto by the upper arm to pull him towards Honeydukes. The faster they got their shopping done the faster he could get back to Hogwarts and laze out in front of the fire. He passed the window of jars filled with diabetes- Pepper Imps and Ice Mice and Cauldron Cakes aplenty. Otto’s heaven.
Entering Honeydukes hit Ren’s skin with a wave of warmth. No longer bracing the elements was pleasing, but the crowded space and brush of others squeezing by was not welcomed. He stepped closer to Otto’s side, keeping his hand to his arm and sinking his nails into the sweater with absentminded apprehension. To be abandoned in this horribly packed shop would be a nightmare. Ren did not like the bustle of people. He didn’t even like sweets that much.
Despite the evident hatred, his eyes landed on the collection of Toothflossing Stringmints. One of the few things in here that would benefit the body. Good for the teeth. On the premise that Otto would need them he slipped a small container of it into his pocket. Shoplifting from Honeydukes wasn’t what he’d like to be doing, but not much was of value to him in Hogsmeade.
"I don't like it here." He announced to Otto as if Ren's distaste was hard to notice. "Be quick or die."
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