|| Hallway//With Aurora ||
“You’re very much welcome,” Kairo replied, his smile mirroring hers as he offered a light nod of appreciation. Aurora’s nonchalant mention of his almost full name raised Kairo’s brow in surprise, mingled with a tad bit of confusion. She seemed to possess an intimate familiarity with the academy that went beyond what he would expect from a newcomer. Perhaps she was a senior, he mused, her confidence and ease suggesting a certain level of experience.
“These halls are not going to explore themselves,” Kairo remarked, sweeping his gaze around the bustling corridors before returning his attention to Aurora with a playful smile. “And by explore, I mean get lost until I find my way somewhere.” His words were accompanied by a lighthearted chuckle, tinged with a hint of mischief. Despite the gravity of their surroundings, Kairo couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement bubbling within him.
As for why she knew his name and schedule, yes, it was a bit odd, but Kai decided to set aside his questions for the moment and simply enjoy the pleasant exchange. There was something refreshing about Aurora’s friendly demeanor and her eagerness to help, and he found himself appreciating the sense of camaraderie she brought to their interaction.
Kairo couldn’t help but chuckle at Aurora’s playful response, her laughter infectious and lightening the mood even further. “Well, I suppose it depends on who you ask,” Kairo replied with a grin, his tone light and playful. “I guess you’ll just have to stick around and find out,” hereplied with a playful twinkle in his eyes.
Then, with a smirk, he continued, “But hey, if my charm ends up being a problem, I suppose that’s a good problem to have, innit?” He flashed her a wink, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “I mean, if you compare it to other types of problems, charm really is a piece of cake.”
Kairo listened attentively as Aurora responded, a flicker of slight surprise crossing his features when she mentioned being in Quantum instead of Enigma. “Aurora, yes, I know” he repeated her name with a raised brow as she introduced herself again for some reason “I might not know all the names like you, but I definitely remember yours” he smiled and paused for a moment.
“Quantum, huh? Sounds interesting,” Kairo remarked with a nod, his curiosity piqued by Aurora’s house affiliation. “It’s a shame you’re in a different house, but I’ll definitely keep Atlas and Inessa in mind. They sound like a good time.”
He chuckled softly at Aurora’s suggestion to seek out familiar faces. “Hmm, well, I don’t think I know anyone here personally,” Kairo admitted, scratching the back of his head sheepishly. “I’m kind of flying solo on this one. But hey, maybe that’s a good thing, right? A fresh start and all that.”
Despite the twinge of loneliness that accompanied his admission, Kairo couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement at the prospect of forging new connections and friendships in this new magical place. “And who knows? Maybe I’ll run into someone familiar along the way,” he added optimistically, his smile brightening at the thought of the adventures that lay ahead.