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Silver Vanrouge is a boy of many mysteries. From his narcoleptic tendencies to just being plain oblivious. Thankfully he is not alone in that department. However these mysteries are not the focus of today’s story. This tale, instead, is one of love. Now love is the biggest mysteries of them all, a “will they won’t they?” Or perhaps the agonising patience needed to “find the one”. Love, when it comes to Silver Vanrouge, is more of an opponent. Find the weakness and you find a solution. Yet nothing in life is that easy is it? Especially not at Night Raven College of all places. Thankfully with magic school as prestigious as this comes with equally as talented students. This is where we begin our tale today. One diasomnia student is on his way to greet a familiar junior, housewarden of one Pomefiore house in search for a quote on quote “weakness” to his dilemma that is love.
As Silver stepped through the ever elegant mirror that was Pomefiore, he was greeted by a castle that could almost rival Diasomnia’s in statue. Almost. Silver puffs out a sigh as he trudges towards the overbearing golden gates surrounding the premises, light bouncing off the metal as if placed specifically to enhance the gate’s presence as if it wasn’t regal enough. Once inside, Silver passes by the not so familiar rooms of the castle but somehow he finds the Housewardens’ office, used for purposes like these. A quick two knocks later and the door swings open, revealing the dorm’s prefect sat picture perfect on a chair that could be mistaken for royal’s throne. With elegant peacock feathers drenched in gold similar to the gates outside arranged in a symmetrical pattern as the throne’s own crown further cementing the position of who sits there. Silver begins to open his mouth and stepping into the room at the same time, seemingly ready to greet the other before he is stopped by the sudden swing of the double doors closing with a force that rattles the portraits on the wall, threatening to fall.
“Hello?”
“You chose rather an unfortunate time to visit Silver. As you are aware I AM a housewarden after all and a busy one at that.”
“Ah my apologies Vil but I really am in need of your services. I know this is inconvenient but I could really use the help especially since you are well versed in potion making.
“Well versed? Darling I am the very best and nothing less, you would do well to remember that, after all you are a knight and brother to the next ruler of Briar Valley are you not?”
“Yes, again, apologies but you are the only one who can help.”
“I supposed I can make an exception for an underclassman in need, especially one with as nice as manners as you. Something quite rare in this academy unfortunately. So, keep the details brief if you please.” Vil sighed. Silver blinked. And blinked again. He couldn’t believe this had actually worked against Vil of all people. Then again if it was Leona it would be a rather sticky situation indeed. A shudder ran down his spine at the thought.
“Thank you. Really this is a surprise. I’m sure you had read my letter but I will run down the details again. I’m in need of an animal whisper potion and I know it requires certain ingredients, but I am willing to gather said ingredients with you as repayment for your services.”
Vil pinched his nose bridge, “So let me get this straight, you want me to make an animal whisper potion for you of all people who already has an attuned sense to the animals of this world. Pray tell for what purpose dear knight?”
“Well…no it is not important. What is important is that I need it to fix a situation I’m currently in.”
“Silver, if I am to help you with this potion I need full details and consent to brew this for you. I cannot just conjure up a potion whenever I please without proper knowledge and preparation beforehand. You’re talking to a world class actor and I am fairly certain I can keep a secret as childish as it may be.” Silver was not too sure on the thought of telling Vil Schoenheit the dilemma he was having but I guess it would not cause any harm since being such a successful individual comes with troubles along the way.
“Alright, but promise this will be sworn to secrecy between us?”
“Yes I promise, now please spill.”
“To tell you the truth, the fully undisclosed truth, I am requesting an animal whisper potion for the purpose of acquiring the aid of my fellow animal companions in helping me set up a date with….Kalim?”
Vil just stared. His mouth opened and closed like a fish washed up on shore. “Kalim? As in Scarabia Kalim? Well it’s not a bad choice per se it is just…completely and utterly unexpected. I never took you as the type of person to be able to deal with a character like that. Then again you do deal with that Zigvolt boy and Kalim on a regular basis. Nevertheless, you could have chosen worse. Kalim is a sweet boy after all. I am rather jealous at his constant perseverance to happiness. As much as I hate to admit it, you two would be quite the lovely pair. Rook would love this, though considering his character I wouldn’t be surprised if he already knows…” Vil rambles beneath his breath. Silver stands there like a deer in headlights until he shakes his head and comes to his senses. “Kalim is…everything to me. He’s one of the few people who have taken notice to my unfortunate and frequent naps and it my stomach always flutters when he is concerned for me. He is someone worth celebrating and he deserves so much love that I’m afraid I cannot provide.” “Oh stop with the mushy talk. I’m sure Kalim would never judge you on how you present your love. Everyone is different. Thankfully there is no time like the present. Thanks to your eventual cooperation, this peculiar potion should be ready within a day since one of the ingredients listed can only be found at night. I trust you will keep yourself busy until then hm?” “Thank you Vil, if there is anything I can do in return please just name your price-“ “No need, since it is you I am more lenient to help you than others. Farewell now and do catch up on your studies, being a sophomore only means more work you know.” ‘Now that I know Vil is willing to help me, what can I do to pass the time? Do I ask Kalim to study with me? No I promised I would study with Malleus today since Sebek is also coming. What else… oh I guess I can tell Father about my feelings wait no absolutely not he would start doting and asking me questions and considering his friendship with Kalim in the pop music club, it’s no doubt he would accidentally let it slip to him! Ugh this dilemma is horrible.’ “HEY KID WATCH OUT!-“ ‘Huh?’ *SMACK*