Well, that was reassuring. Now Scipio's heart was just pounding faster. "What if… w-what if we can't get back? What if we get stuck down here until we die of starvation, or… or freeze to death? I can't conjure food, that's one of the five exceptions to Gamp's law of transfiguration…"
"Calm down. We are going to be fine. Trust me, Please…"
She looks him in the eyes and looking as calm as possible.
(I dunno, they seem to have more of a sibling/friend relationship to me)
Scipio looked into Phoenix's eyes for a moment, able to feel his heartbeat in his throat and hear it resonating through his skull in an almost painful manner. A hint of fear was still evident in his eyes, but it was clear that he was making an immense effort to pull himself together. He was holding his breath to try to slow it, although that didn't much help his pulse. Oh, well… one thing at a time, I suppose.
(idddk)
"Now, let's go?" She raises her eyebrow.
(btw i should go)
Scipio hesitated before nodding, looking around nervously with his wand raised as they walked.
As scary as this place was, Phoenix found it interesting.
Her eyes wandered from wall to wall.
(hi can i join?)
(idkk)
(Mhm)
(lets wait for someone else bc idk)
(ok)
(i mean we could, like find you in the tunnel or smth)
Phoenix could still notice the worry in Scipio's eyes, but she tried to ignore it.
They walked and walked…
(Sorry I wasn't on! School started today qwq)
They eventually made it through the frozen corridor, having to stop so Scipio could blast apart the ice several times. He was shivering uncontrollably by this point, both from fear and cold. His teeth chattered and they could both see their breath in the frigid air.
(i mean we could, like find you in the tunnel or smth)
(or i can be a student you never met before…)
(idk when are we getting out of this tunnel tho)
Phoenix isnt a fan of robes, so usually when lessons end she puts on her comfortable clothes.
She usually wears black jeans, a white t-shirt and a black jacket.
Phoenix was really worried about Scipio, at this point she felt like she has a real friend. And she saw that he was shivering.
"Here, take it." she hands him her jacket.
"Im never cold anyways."
Scipio looked up at Phoenix, confused. She… wants to help me? But why? He had never really had someone genuinely want to help him before, coming from a family and a house that generally wouldn't do anything without wanting something in return. He cautiously took the jacket, still clueless and wondering what she needed. "T-Thank you…"
(school doesnt start for like 19 days, for me)
She smiled shyly.
"just warning ya, it might smell like cinnamon, i had a cup of hot chocolate before coming here"
Phoenix's smile becomes wider.
So… does she not want anything? Scipio hesitated before wrapping the jacket around his shoulders. Ice crystals were forming on his face, hair, and clothing. Why does the ice affect me so much more than her? Is it something to do with its curse?
"Do you think that Astra girl is still here?"
She wondered.
"Er… p-probably. I-I never saw her l-leave, after all." Scipio rubbed his hands together to try and not freeze. What was that spell again? I can't remember right now…
She just looked at Scipio freezing, until she remembered something.
"I remember! there is a charm that produces hot air from one's wand."
Phoenix swings her hand in a lot of different styles and movements, until something sparks and she feels a stream of hot air.
(that charm doesnt have a name)
(yep, I remember trying to look it up earlier XD)
Scipio watched her for a moment before pulling out his own wand and copying her movements, managing to cast the spell himself. "T-That's a little bit better.." He tried to brush away the ice in his hair, but failed. "Why d-do you think the ice affects me more than you?"
She looks at her hands and hair. "definitely." she nods. "But why?"
(XD i need to go, bye)