The Fox, Red

068 - A Dinner

Work is all well and good but that's not what one should focus on. Lady Delula went over her information along with a subtle drop that she hopes to see me in her beginner class on magical theory. Even if I already have a higher level grasp on it. She'll let me test out if I can. But a lot of the basic classes would be mostly reviewed for the early portion of the semester before going into heavier topics. She suggested I stick with those to make sure I have a feel for how school operations are different.

But enough about school! She wanted to know what I had been up to since she left. I had to think carefully about this one. There is a lot that I should skirt around. There is a lot more that I should just avoid entirely. The more that I can connect to her teachings that she left me with, the better impression I feel I can have on her. I don't really need to gain favor. I already have a good standing with her but anything that I can promote on her behalf will help.

I let her know about my Ping spell which allows me to see what's around me within a certain range. She seemed really interested in that. I couldn't show her though. There are too many rooms around here and that would turn into an invasion of privacy. Plus I don't really want to know what others are up to in these rooms. It's a nice hotel and all but I really don't need to know what's happening behind closed doors.

That led to the story of how I used it to spot a fire on the grounds and into the storm that I summoned up which apparently rained for multiple days but knocked me on my ass for longer. A few small things here and there. The many, many books I chewed through in my quest for knowledge. Then the week-long adventure with Madam Odette in the wilderness to truly test my abilities and see what I can do. Throughout the entire story, she was eyes wide and intensely focused. "When I left you, you had a basic understanding of the absolute minimum but had the ability to learn for yourself. And look at you now." She kind of reminds me of my mother in that she's excited to hear about how I'm doing. But she also took a personal investment in me because of the one-on-one teaching that Madam Odette arranged.

A few things I managed to avoid were the many times I got in trouble, the incident with "Duke" Marcus, the incident with my uncle Thomas and his son Reed, and the more personal aspects of Madam Odette's life when it intertwined with mine. She is hanging on every word. Her ability to focus was unparalleled. But at the moment, that is all I have. I shared a bit about my trip back home. That seemed to be a more heartwarming moment for myself. Also made me a bit homesick. I know I'll be able to go back. I'm sure when school breaks for a few weeks I'll be able to take some time and head home.

Lady Delula took it all in with a smile before she laid back on the foot of the bed. She stretched out before letting out a deep exhale. "You've been living an exciting life, haven't you?"

"I'm not sure exciting is the word I would use but it hasn't been dull."

She relaxed with her arms above her head and hanging off the edge of the bed. Her stomach is exposed to the air but she doesn't seem to notice. I fall backward on the bed letting my head hit the pillow. All the excitement for the day has worn me out. I was already nervous enough about the exams. The aftermath of that was disheartening as I was yelled at for being a fraud and promised that I would not be admitted only to be told much later that I don't need to worry and that I have been admitted.

Something begins to rub up my leg. I look down and there's a smiling gecko with her full hand on my calf. I lean myself back but the feeling doesn't pass. I can feel her soft skin feeling around my calf in circles but every circle seems to go higher and higher with every pass. I look down and she's slowly moved further up the bed with her palm on my knee now. She just looks at me and giggles as if she knows she's been caught.

She doesn't hide it now. She moves to shove my legs out of her way. She lays her head on my stomach and puts her weight on my hips and legs as she stares up at me. I can see it in her eyes. Her drink has fully kicked in. "Madam Delula..."