I AM THE SHIK MEISTER

I HAS ARRIVED

Hiiii shik meister!

So

Uh

:v Soooooo, we doing sum tlog action, and who wants to stary?

*coughs* Let's skip the embarrassing topic and decide who begins xD About that, do we start a new day? I don't remember much about last time so

xD New day yes.

:v my grammar felt broken.

Should I begin then?

xD if you want to. We'll get no where if one of us doesn't.

Aaaaight, just a moment then~

Laurentia: *was walking throught the main corridor of the school in the early morning, bringing a tray with some tea and pastries for breakfast, heading to Alberich's office* ... *sighs* (thinking: Why do I have to do this every morning? Ugh, I thought I was his assistant, not his maid... I hope none of the students get some weird ideas...) *stops in front of the office's door* Headmaster? It's Laurentia, may I come in?

Alberich: *was sitting at the desk in his workroom/office? (not sure what to call it) he had been staring at the papers on his desk not able to bring himself to actually do anything with them, he was balancing a pen on his lip when he heard laurentia's voice speak through the door* Perfect timing, yes please come in lauren.

Laurentia: *opens the door and walks in, leaving the tray on the desk* Your breakfast... Mh? Isn't that the same amount of documents that you had to deal with when I left?... Is something perhaps troubling you?

Alberich: *takes a cookie and nibbles on it* I... cannot remember the last time i've stepped foot outside and away from my desk, i'm... *Leans back in his chair* tired of working. i need a change of pace away from this room. *His voice was unenergetic and tired sounding*

Laurentia: ... *sighs* ... I hoped it wouldn't come to this, as it sounds and in fact is very unprofessional of me to ask... But since we're talking about your health and proficiency, I suppose it would not hurt to go somewhere and take a break... I will take care of those documents later for you, so you can take a proper nap as well. You're tired.

Alberich: *Al's face turned to a smile and he stood up* Then, perhaps you'd be willing to join me for a walk? I'd rather not stay inside, and it be boring if i were by myself. If there's anything you need to do it can be done another time i'm sure.

Laurentia: *her face reddened in embarrassment* W-we can't just walk around the school grounds together at this hour...! W-what would the students think? And why me a-anyway? I'm positive there is m-much more suitable company you'd prefer... *tried to avoid eye contact, keeping her prodeful and cold attitude as much as her embarrassment allowed her to*

Alberich: Well, your the only one i'd want to spend my free time with. *He said innocently walking towards her* if taking a walks a no, we could do something inside, like perhaps bake something, i'm sure i have something of interest we could do in my room if not that.

ALBERICH YOU CAN'T JUST ASK A GIRL TO COME IN YOUR OWN ROOM SO CASUALLY THAT IS NOT HOW IT WORKS

Jk you're so god damn pure

Laurentia: Whatever you prefer that does not involve interacting with other people... I'm... Really not an expert in extracurricular activities, so I think it is best if you choose...

xD His thoughts are mostly innocent, unless it's pointed out to him, he won't realize things like that. or what could be implied with those words.

I repeat myself, HE'S SO FUCKING PURE AND ADORABLE IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A FILTHY SINNER

Alberich: Ok then. *Alberich turned his back, whispering to himself* Thinking: I wonder if i could find something lauren would be interested in, i've yet to see her smile, and i'm not sure she has any hobbies, hmm. *He glanced back at laurentia every now and then* Perhaps... are you good with your hands?

Laurentia: My... Hands...? I'm afraid I am not understanding the purpose of that question... But I am quite precise, yes...

Alberich: Then i can think of something perfect for us to try. *He grabs a hold of her hand and pulls her along* as you are aware, the school building has several unused rooms, one in particular i've been working on in the night.

Laurentia: *gets startled for a moment by the sudden pulling* W-would you please explain? You're not making any sense...!

Alberich: You'll understand once we're there. *He kept walking till they arrived at the stairs, where he stopped and stood for a moment* Hmm, I think... these stairs are up to something, shall i take steps to prevent it? *He turned to laurentia smiling hoping she'd get the out of nowhere pun*

Laurentia: ... *sighs* Did you take me all the way here so you could make a pun about stairs Headmaster? You're unbelievable... *rubs her forehead in annoyance*

Alberich: *rubs the back of his neck* well, no, i was just hoping for a reaction there. Where we're actually going is an work in progress art room. You said you were good with your hands... so i thought you might enjoy something involving using them. I'm... not being a bother am i?

Laurentia: N-no... Not at all, that's... Not what I meant... *her expression brightened for a moment as she heard "art room"* H-how... Did you know about it...?

Alberich: *looked her way quizzically* How did i know about... my pun?

Laurentia: N-not the pun...! Ah, forget I said anything... *rubs her neck*

Alberich: *wanted to question further, but decided not to pry. They soon found themselves standing in front of the door to the art room, alberich took out a key he had hidden in his sleeve and unlocked the door*

Laurentia: U-uhm... Headmaster...? May I ask you something...?

Alberich: Of course, i will answer to the best of my abilities. ask away.

Laurentia: Could you perhaps let me draw you...?

Alberich: *Was surprised at first, but smiled brightly in response* I would be honored to have you draw me. *He was also feeling quite accomplished and wanting to give himself a pat on the back, for he found something lauren liked to do.*

//ò7ó/ Woaah thumbs up Alby, you got one hell of a sixth sense.

Laurentia: Very well then, please take a seat... Mmmh... *looks around the class's furniture to find a new piese of drawing charcoal* This should do just fine... May I know where the paper is?

//Alby be like "draw me like one of your french girls"

Alberich: *Points in a direction* their in that shelf right there, it's a bit messy so be careful. *He grabs a stool setting it in the middle of the floor, taking a seat*

Laurentia: Ah, thank you... *uses her psychosis magic to bring the paper in her hands without making anything else fall down the shelf, then taking a seat herself at his side, starting to draw without any preadvice*

Alberich: *Sitting as still as he could he took to watching her work. Thinking: She went right to it... i wonder how many drawings she has done before, her hand moves so smoothly. Amazing.

Laurentia: *Deep in her focus, she almost looked like a statue if it wasn't for the quick movements of her hand and her gaze, rapidly shifting between him and the drawing, without even noticing hid look on her*

Alberich: *He didn't want to interrupt her, not because he didn't want to be rude, but rather he didn't want to stop looking, her focused state was... impressive? was that the word he was looking for? for the first time he found himself looking at her eye's, noticing their, or at least the one that could be seen. color, and leaned closer to look at them.*

// I just immediately started drawing this moment randomly. :'v

//OMG YUS

Laurentia: ... Do not mo- ...? *realized how he was staring at her, blushing lightly* ... Headmaster? Are you okay...?

Alberich: May i... *He lifts his hand to her face, tilting it slightly upward. with his face close, perhaps to close* Your eye's... are very beautiful, i've never taken the time to look at them.

Laurentia: ... *was frozen by embarrassment, even to just say anything, but was also terrified of the fact he could have uncofered her hidden eye*

Alberich: *Pulling away he relaxed back into his seat* Sorry about that, please, continue your drawing. My, curiosity perhaps got the best of me.

//Speaking of, i never asked about that.

Laurentia: *was still trembling in fear, slowly bringing a gand up to cover her already covered eye with it* D-don't... Look...

//It's a pretty long thing, but I guess I can email it

Alberich: Lauren? Whats wrong? *Concern showing in his voice*

:'u i fell asleep for a good few minutes there. idk if you're still awake but if you are and happen to see this, i gots to go take my bath and do some things, i'll prolly ggo to sleep after i'm done.

//HALLOOOOO MAI FREN

IT IS I

SHIK MEISTER

Laurentia: ... *gets up leaving the almost finished portrait on her seat, hurrying outside of the room still covering her eye, not speaking a word until she was in the corridor, alone* Oh shut the fuck up, I know that...! It's not a matter of getting fired, I'd be sentenced to death! You want me to join you so soon?! Well fuck off! *groans and sits down leaning on a wall, hugging her knees burying her face between them* ...

//SORRY FOR THE WAIT, :'u got called to do something.

But i am back now.

//It's fine~

Alberich: *watched her leave the room not sure what to do at first, but soon got up to follow her out, he found her hugging her knees next to the wall* L...Laurentia? *He leaned down next to her* if i did something that hurt you... please, tell me whats wrong.

Laurentia: ... *sighs and covers her eye again* Did you see it...?

Alberich: ... * he didn't say a word, he wasn't entirely sure if he should be honest or pretend to look the other way, so he said nothing*

Laurentia: ... So you did... Do you know what it is...?

Alberich: *shaked his head* Afraid not, it is rather difficult to learn things about the dark arts nowadays... and, i won't pry if it's something you'd prefer not to talk about. *Sighs* I shall just turn a blind eye to it and... figure something out.

Laurentia: I... I suppose... I can tell if you promise you won't tell anyone...

Alberich: *a bit surprised* I doubt i could tell anyone without putting your life in potential danger, so with every fabric of my being i promise not to tell a soul.

Laurentia: ... Those symbols on my eye... Are a mark left from a deal. My eyes might be violet, but I wasn't born capable of using dark magic... Instead, I made a deal with an overwordly creature, and borrowed its powers. That is why my magic is necromancy in particular, I am connected to the underworld... Such a contract is considered a crime even worse than the use of dark magic by the magiclesses... But I had to do it if I wanted to keep living... And I can't give it up just yet. I am in debt with the creature.

Alberich: *Shock was definitely the feeling alby felt, he let everything sink in, his face turning serious* What kind of debt?

Laurentia: ... He still saved my life, did he not?

Alberich: You are sitting right here in front of me, so that much is clear...

Laurentia: If it wasn't for him I would've died a long time ago, and now he expects me to carry on the same arts my grandfather proudly mastered, I do not care if it makes of me an outlaw. *stands back up, dusting her clothes, her look turning back to her normal strict gaze* Now that you know, I suppose it is only up to you to decide if I should be executed by the magicless prince that already took the rest of my people, or not. Now I beg you pardon, but we both have a lot of work to do, and I suppose for the time being you would prefer not to have a criminal witch around... *turns away from him, hesitating for a moment before taking a step, about to leave*

Alberich: *stood up* Do you truely think- *He grabbed her from behind and pulled her into a tight embrace* - i would ever think you nothing but a criminal? you are...

//Mom wanted help with a boss in a game. so disappeared for a sec there. ^-^"

Laurentia: H-huh- *gets startled by the sudden hug, only to blush due to the embarrassment of being pulled in a hug like that* T... T-too... Tight...

Alberich: -you have become, someone much more special to me than that. perhaps i'm being selfish, and maybe breaking a few laws, but please stay here with me. Afterall, who else will make sure i take at least some carw of myself. *he said jokingly near the end*

// His meaning behind that was vague af. Also, mom's having me help her again, one sec.

Laurentia: ................

//WAIT

WHAT HE MEAN

Alberich: .... L-laurentia? when you go quiet like that i fear i did something wrong.

// I'll leave that to your imagination. ě7ě

Laurentia: ... I... It's just... I'm not sure I get what you mean...

//I WANNA KNOW

Alberich: !? W-what i mean? well... umm. *He pulled away thinking* umm.... *A blush formed on his cheeks* um thats uh... complicated to explain. to say the least.

Laurentia: I have time to listen... *dusts her clothes again, making sure they were still in order after the hug*

// nyeh heh.

Alberich: *Averted his eye's* I'm sure you don't, t-there was something you had to do right?

Laurentia: It can wait.

Alberich: No i'm sure it can't. *he was being stubborn*

Laurentia: ... Are you trying to stall?

Alberich: Do flowers grow in the spring?

Laurentia: ... Y-yes...? What do flowers have to do with this?

Alberich: They let you answer your own question. *a smile had formed on his face, he was enjoying this more than he should*

Laurentia: ... This is really confusing me.

Alberich: *laughed a bit*... I suppose, to answer your question i was avoiding... i like having you around?

Laurentia: ... *sighs* And you had to keep me waiting for such a thing? You already told me plenty of times, and I am still rather confused by your tastes I have to say...

Alberich: Whats there to be confused about? a beautiful young lady bringing me tea & snacks every morning, thats something someone such as myself could only dream of.

Laurentia: ... I'm your assistant, not your maid...

Alberich: You are still a great help either way, and i am very grateful.. perhaps tomorrow morning i could bring you breakfast for a change?

Laurentia: Only if you have the time and energy to say so. I told you you need to rest, so tonight you will sleep. I will lock your office and keep the key.

Alberich: So i can't get away with sneaking in there in the middle of the night?

Laurentia: *her gaze became even colder* You WILL sleep.

//I should go to bed, gotta work tomorrow n.n" Good night!

Alberich: Yes yes, ok, i will get myself a proper rest, *He handed her the key* good night laurentia.

//xD i was wondering why you hadn't said so yet, get yourself some sleep shik meister. Good night.

... Who the hell starts now xD

*Dabs*
I'm so thirsty. :v

... For what

*flees*
ALSO WOT HE MEEEAAAAAANNNNNNNN

:'v oh wait... thats a question...

xD Just liquid.

XD omg, you might learn today~

I could start something i suppose, a new day a new dollar!

xD also meant thats a good question* not thats a question.

......

GASP

I WON'T SLEEP UNTIL I KNO

Alberich: *was in the greenhouse on the roof of the library, he sipped on tea he had brought with him, lost in thought*

//xD Girl go to sleep when you get sleepy. also hope thats a good start.

//He was supposed to make breakfast... But hey at least he's having some this time xD

Laurentia: *had just woken up, without any alarm clock set due to Alberich telling here he'd wake her up* ... *sits up and stretches, yawning* Did he forget...? ... *lets herself fall on the bed again, unwilling to get up yet, sighing* Why does he have to be such an airhead...?

//xD I TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT THAT!! alby get your booty back downstairs!

Alberich: *Still leisurely sipping his tea* ... Thinking: i have the vaguest (spell?) feeling i went to the kitchen to do something else... It's still morning so i... Morning? *Choking on the tea he had been drinking, realization began to set* I promised laurentia i'd make her breakfast last night!! Maybe she's still asleep, i-i probably have time! *hurriedly got up and headed downstairs*

Laurentia: ... Mh? You heard him running outside? ... So he did forget... What do I even have to do with that man...

Alberich: *After several minutes of alberich messing up, dropping things, and destroying the kitchen in his rush, he finally found himself in front of laurentia's room door, he was about to enter the room, but realized knocking was a thing. and knocked* Lauren? are you awake yet?

Laurentia: ....... *opened the door looking at him coldly and silently, her hair was a mess and she was still wearing her night gown, one of the epaulettes falling slightly from her shoulder, holding her tome, annoyance due to the wait making her gaze look menacing*

Alberich: Eep you are, i am very sorry for being late, i have no excuse for my lateness. *He didn't have the heart to tell her he went to the kitchen earlier, only to forgot what he was doing and end up making something for himself instead* i hope your not angry with me...

too angry with me*

// Why i keeps forgetting whole words

Laurentia: ... *sighs* It's fine... Come on in... *walks back in the room, sitting on her bed again* I at least hope you did sleep properly as I advised you to... *looks at him a bit dizzily, still sleepy* ... You do look refreshed, so I suppose you did...

Alberich: *followed her in, but he was stiff as a board* I... i did... um... a-are you sure it's fine for me to be in here? i mean... *looked to the side averting his gaze, warmth creeping up on his cheeks. Seeing lauren like this was something new to say the least*

Laurentia: ... *tilts her head in confusion, her gaze still a bit foggy*

Alberich: ... *was quiet for awhile, in a mental battle with himself of what he should or shouldn't do right now* u-um, a... y-your lunch, do i um... May i have a seat? standing is... Thinking: What the hell am i even saying, finish a sentence.

Laurentia: Sit wherever you prefer, I don't mind... *rubs hee eyes, yawning again* My apologies, I know I probably look like a mess, but I really need breakfast in the morning if I want to wake up properly... What did you bring...?

Alberich: *Whispers* i wouldn't say thats a bad thing... Uh yes, i... i sort of just threw something together. Cookies & biscuits sense they were already prepaired, a poorly cooked egg, and some tea. *pulling the wheeled, tray thingy (what are those called? xD) that the breakfast was on in front of her, he took a seat next to her on the bed*

Laurentia: ............. *Covers her mouth, hiding a giggle* I suppose this is what happens when I'm not the one preparing breakfast... *her eyes widen for a moment as she cleared her throat, immediately regaining her composure despite the fuzziness* A-ah, sorry about that... *returns to her serious attitude* I'd gladly have a cup of tea, no sugar please... *takes a cookie and nibbles it*

Alberich: *a smile formed on his face* A-as you wish milady. *Taking the kettle, he proceeded to pour the tea into the cup* So lauren... i've never asked you this i believe... but what are your thoughts on... me?

Laurentia: ... Airheaded, careless about your own health, unprofessional despite your proficiency. But... Likeable, I suppose. You're a kind man, I admire that. May I ask the reason for such a question?

Alberich: I... suppose i should have expected that bit... but... my reasoning behind it... i'm not very good at putting such things into words... but i.

//Shikiiiiiii, :'v did i lose youuuu?

Omfg whY DO I FALL ASLEEP IN THE WORSE MOMENTS

Laurentia: You...? You what?

Alberich: *turned to look her directly in the eyes, and removing his glasses, he inched his face closer till he was but barely a hair away* i wonder that... myself. *closing his eye's, he touched his lips to hers*

HO

LY

SHIT.

... GOOD THING I WOKE UP

Laurentia: ...?! *froze in her spot due to the shock, her face quickly turning from her usual pale tone to a bright, warm red due to the embarrassment, she toke a moment to realize what was happening to her, only to witness the door slowly opening and closing again as the creature left them be on their own... However, she promptly grabbed him by the shoulders and pushed him lightly away from her* What are you even thinking?! I'm a dangerous woman, let alone a witch, you can't...! I... *sighs* I can't allow you to put your life in danger just like that, if I were to get caught... T-they would burn us alive... I-it's not like I reject you, it's just... I want you to live...

Alberich: If you were caught, do you think i would idly stand by & watch you die!? Of course not. *grabbing one of her hands he pulls it to his face* I would do everything in my power to save you, that in and of itself would make me an enemy of the kingdom.

Laurentia: But...! But... *was still trying to protest, but she couldn't find anything else to say, or rather didn't want to, so instead she averted her gaze from him, wiping her eyes with her free hand, trying to desperately hide the fact that she started to cry* ... O-Of all the people... Why do you want to protect me...? I would only bring misfortune...

Alberich: Because... *Cupped her face in his free hand, licking the tears away* Well... i don't honestly know, but, i don't care what misfortune may come to me for this, i just want to see your smile.

// AAAHH THAT TOOK AWHILE

Laurentia: ... *smiles lightly* Then.... Thank you, Headmaster.

Alberich: *Smiled back in response* And... thank you for surving back then, if you weren't a witch, i likely would have never met you.

// Omg i'm getting low on battery & i don't have my charger with me right now, shetttt. i can survive a bit longer however!

Laurentia: I think you should thank someone else for that... I didn't really have a choice after all...

Alberich: Mm yes, the creature, i suppose he deserves thanks for giving you the abilities in the least... *He shuffled in his spot a bit* W...what do we do now?

Laurentia: U-uhm... *blushed heavily, looking away again in embarrassment* I... I'm not... I don't know...

Alberich: Er, well, um, yes, i... i should probably leave you to finally eat... i...... uh, forgive me for bothering you. *He stood up, not sure what the right course of action in this situation was*

Laurentia: E-eh? *blushes even more, grabbing his wrist to stop him from leaving* Bothering me? D-do you really think you can just leave a-after- U-uh... I mean... You were...! Y-you'd better explain t-that... That... *mumbles in a low, barely hearable voice* T-that kiss you gave me...

//AND I'M RED, idk if you'll still be awake but i'ma be back in around 30 mins from now!

//I'll try not to fall asleep xD

I've returned, xD that took me awhile so idk, your prolly out, but i'll leave a reply anyways.

Alberich: Did you perhaps... *a grin played on his face* want me to keep going? *Leaned down closing any space that had been made between the two* If you truely want me to explain that, then, don't actions speak louder than words?

Laurentia: *was an embarrassed, blushing mess at this point* W-where's all this sudden a-attitute coming from...? I-I mean... I... Suppose so...?

Alberich: I wonder that myself~ *kissed her again, this time deeper*

Laurentia: ... *manages to somehow sigh in the kiss* (thinking: Look at him trying to look all tough when he even forgot his glasses on... He just won't ever change...) *shrugs and wraps her arms around him*

Alberich: *eased her down onto the bed, kissing her passionately. wrapping one arm under her back pulling her closer to himself if possible.

//THIS ESCALATED VEEY QUICKLY

// YES, YES IT DID. I HAD TO FIND A BLANKET (cause i'm cold) AND CALM MYSELF DOWN. MY HEART WASN'T READY FOR WHAT I WROTE, EHEHEHE. *Shira.exe has stopped working* i'm going to lay down now.

//I had to go to work if you didn't notice xD BIT I WASN'T READY FOR WHAT I READ

*Shiki.exe has stopped working*

Laurentia: *her sleepiness made her unaware of what was happening for a bit, but as soon as she realized what he was thinking, she pulled away in panic, breaking the kiss* N-not so fast...! I am barely processing the whole situation, t-this is...! I-I mean, I haven't even had my breakfast yet...!