She thoroughly enjoyed herself tonight; the event was a night to remember for pleasant interactions instead of staff awkwardness. She'd arrived as soon as was polite, wishing to be here to support her colleague and, to her surprise, her oftentimes companion. Themis avoided absolute decrees when possible, but her friendship with the new Alchemy professor surprised her. It was a strong reminder that there was much mystery in the world.

As midnight came and went, Themis had weeded down her social circle for the evening. Her confidence and congeniality drew her to conversation, but she was ready to withdraw and enjoy the night beyond prying eyes. She found herself wandering into the rooms attached to his classroom, his strong aesthetic vision manifesting throughout the room. Her eyes followed the curve and flow of runes now detailed around her, runic inscriptions appearing in the most unlikely places. Since her first introduction to the flow of power in this discipline, she saw the interplay of the world around her in a new light. The hypothetical nature of runes took on a new, active life mixed with powerful magic. Themis found herself hungry for it.

She heard his approach before his words, a smile taking her at his approach. She countered his movement, adjusting her position so he could join her staring into the night sky. "Why not both? I missed the stars, and perhaps I wished to introduce you to my world. Or, perhaps," She grinned her sphinx smile as she reached behind her for two glasses of dark burgundy. "I wished to enjoy the starts with a friend. We should toast, to your brilliant evening."

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