Third Floor Common Room, Friday Evening

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Alex made her way to the common room and plopped down on the couch, intent on finding something good to watch. Instead, she found a program on the myths of magic and wizardry.

There was a bowl of popcorn in front of her and every so often, Alex would throw some at the television and make comments. Clearly, those people had no idea what they were talking about.

[I don't even know. Open.]

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[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

Hinata was... wandering. It was perfectly alright to wander, wasn't it? And it was only one floor up.

She studied the room for a moment.

"What did the show say to deserve food thrown at it?" she asked softly, but curiously.

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

"They're opinions on magic and wizards are completely one-sided," Alex explained. She eyed the television, daring the narrators to say something else. "It's as if they didn't even bother with research."

Her brother would laugh if he could see her now.

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

"They probably didn't," Hinata said, frowning slightly. "Or, if they did, they lacked the resources to find someone who could give them a proper opinion."

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I keep forgetting that outside of this place most people think that wizards are purely fantasy," Alex admitted, shaking her head. She'd been in Fandom too long.

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

Hinata's smile was slightly rueful.

"They cannot really be blamed for their ignorance," she said gently. "I doubt their wizards are eager to advertise their presence."

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

Wesley had also been wandering, but only because he had learned his lesson about going on the roof after getting stuck there with Quinn, he loathed being in his room with his roommate, and the library was getting a little old. He heard the sound of a television giving an informational lecture, and since that kind of program was just his style, he entered and took a seat.

"Hello," he said, settling down on the couch next to Alex.

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"Hey," Alex replied, a small smile on her face. "New kid?" She didn't recognize him so she figured she had half a chance at being right.

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

"Yes," Wes agreed. "Wesley Wyndam-Pryce." He stuck out his hand. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything private," he added quickly.

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

"Alex Russo," she replied, shaking his hand. "I'm just having a bit of a disagreement with this program." Yeah, she probably sounded a little crazy but she didn't really care.

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

"Perfectly understandable," said Wesley. "I personally have regular disagreements with many of the informational programs I watch." Watching the television for a few seconds and seeing that it was about the myths of wizardry, Wes guessed, "I take it you are from a universe with magic?"

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

Hinata leaned forward to get a look at the new person and smiled with a small wave.

"Good evening," she said quietly.

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"Good evening," Wes replied politely. "Wesley Wyndam-Pryce."

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"I am Hinata," she said lightly. "Are you interested in shows like this?"

She wouldn't ask if he was new. That was obvious.

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

"I do have an affinity for informational programs," Wes answered, because he was a nerd and that was his thing. "And I studied magic and related fields at my old school, making this subject of particular interest to me."

"And yourself?"

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss was more attracted by the smell of the popcorn than anything else. She wasn't entirely sure if she was allowed to be in a common room that wasn't her own, but she also wasn't going to ask. She'd found it was better to act first and then ask questions later.

So she just walked in, gave everyone a small smile, and asked, "What sort of television program is this? And can I try some of that stuff you're eating?"

See? She could make friends and be polite.

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"Hi!" Alex waved, gesturing to an empty seat near her. "It's an informational program about magic and wizardry," she explained. "Most of it's wrong though."

Yes, she glared at the television before looking back at the girl. "Sure," Alex held out the bowl to her. "It's popcorn and it's really good."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss was never going to refuse food, even if momentarily stunned. "Are you a wizard?" she asked, staring even as she took a handful of popcorn.

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Clearly she was new and Alex didn't really want to freak her out but it wasn't like she was hiding it anymore. "I am though I'm still learning."

Please don't freak out.

"I'm Alex, by the way." She wasn't sure if she had any classes with her but introductions never hurt.

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Katniss," she offered, still looking bewildered. "You're really a wizard? You can do magic? Like in the stories?"

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

Wes wasn't sure what the rules are concerning the popcorn, but he was glad to finally know someone. "Hello," he said. "Katniss, isn't it?"

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Wesley," she recalled, giving him a real smile because yes, she loved recognizing people. "Hi. How has your first week been?"

[wesleynotponcy.livejournal.com]

"It's been - an adjustment," he admitted. "I discovered someone I know from my own universe, was locked out on the roof for hours with a girl who is not altogether kind, and made a complete idiot of myself in my marksmanship class despite considerable training in that area. And yourself?"

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

Hinata studied the new girl with interest, her pale eyes picking out details and filing them away.

"Good evening," she said, echoing the others. "I do not believe I've seen you around before, begging your pardon. I am Hinata."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss studied the other girl in turn, for a moment, before offering a small smile. "I'm Katniss. It's nice to meet you, Hinata." The other girl seemed so shy -- it was in Katniss' nature to reward that with small measures of kindness.

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

She bobbed her head, smiling.

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well," she offered. "D-Do you live on this floor?"