forum Alfea College (Closed)

Started November 23, 2021 by @emilyevewrites group

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Mila was somehow able to keep an impassive expression when the Headmistress caught them. Though she was sure the spike of internal panic that ran through her only confirmed the older woman's suspicion.

Headmistress Dowling felt a sudden and intense spike of panic as if it were her own. She couldn't tell which girl it came from, but it was enough for her to sigh at the confirmation that they'd been listening. It was her fault, she supposed, for having the conversation within earshot. She'd have to tell Saul that they knew the specifics. "How much did you hear?"

Nissa knew there was no point in lying. "Enough to know that Burned Ones still exist." She said, crossing her arms. "We've always been told that they were gone, but now you have one locked up in the barn?" She had to admit, she was a little angry. It felt like they'd been lied to. "If one survived, who's to say there aren't others out there?"

Farah inhaled swiftly and held her chin high in the air. There was no point in dancing around the truth. "They have been gone. For sixteen years, not one has been sighted. I don't know why they're back, but Headmaster Silva and I have the situation under control. There is no need to be worried, but it would be best if you don't go talking about this with the other students."

“I’m sorry, ma’am, it was my idea.” Mila confessed when Nissa confirmed that they had been listening. “I was…” curious? worried? “I have no excuse but I will not tell anyone else.” she agreed.

Nissa nodded in agreement. "We won't say a word." She understood why they had to keep quiet. There was no telling how everyone would react.

Farah nodded and eyed them each. "If you don't mind, girls, we can pick up the remainder of this session tomorrow. I have some urgent work to do." She didn't say what the work was, but after the conversation they just had, it was abundantly clear what she had to work on.

“Yes, ma’am.” Mila nodded, her voice still a bit soft from embarrassment or guilt (she wasn't sure). “Good luck.” she attempted to smile before walking towards the office door.

Nissa left without a word, closing the door behind her. She was silent for a moment, then looked at Mila. "So, now what?"

“I don't know.” Mila sighed, shaking her head slightly. “But I don't think we should talk about it here. Let's wait until we get back to our suite.” she suggested since she still was trying process everything.

Farah remained stoic and calm until the girls left, but once the door was shut, she lowered her chin to her chest and sighed tiredly. After a moment, she made her way back around her desk and slipped her phone out of her pocket to make a few phone calls undisturbed before Callum came back.

"You're right." Nissa agreed, glancing back at the door. "Let's go, then?"

“Yeah. Let's go.” Mila nodded, before leading the way back to their room.

As soon as they got back, Nissa looked at her roommate. "There's gotta be something we can do." She turned to the window, gazing at other students as they made their way to wherever they were going. "We need to find out where that thing came from, how it survived. If there more of them out there, who knows what'll happen?"

As soon as they got back, Nissa looked at her roommate. "There's gotta be something we can do." She turned to the window, gazing at other students as they made their way to wherever they were going. "We need to find out where that thing came from, how it survived. If there more of them out there, who knows what'll happen?"

“How are we supposed to do that? We're only second-year students.” Mila pointed out. “I’m sure headmistress Dowling and Mr. Silva are already working on those same questions. But I sincerely hope that there isn't more of them. Some of the stuff I read about them is pretty… terrifying.” she admitted.

"I'll tell you what we're gonna do." Nissa turned back to Mila, a determined look on her face. "We go to that barn, and figure out what's going on for ourselves."

Mila blinked in surprise, taking a step back at the suggestion. Though she had to admit something about the idea caused little sparks to dance around her fingers. “Are you serious? We’d be in so much trouble if we were found out. That barn has to be on the other side of the barrier.”

"I'm dead serious." Nissa replied. "I'm not just going to sit here and do nothing, when I know that can do something." She sighed, giving her friend a small smile. "You don't have to come with me. If you want to stay here, that's fine."

Mila shook her head fiercely. “No way! It’s suicide to do anything one on one with a Burned One. If you're going, then I’m coming with you, if only to cover your @$$.” she said resolutely.