The Gunslinger: Hogwarts Legacy X TRIGUN

Chapter Six: Tarot's Insight

Sebastian and I strolled into the Great Hall, grabbing our meals before making our way to the Room of Requirement. On the way there, an unexpected sight caught our attention. Vash was standing in the hall, engaged in conversation with Grace Pinch-Smedley. Leaning casually against the wall, he glanced up and spotted us. He bid his farewell to her and then joined our journey to the Room.

"What was that all about?" I asked, curiosity piqued.

"She made a comment in Astronomy the other day, figured I should introduce myself," Vash explained confidently.

Sebastian chimed in with playful banter, "Planning to charm all the girls in the school now, huh?"

Vash shrugged nonchalantly, "Well, for the time being, I want to explore my options. Seems like you're the school's luckiest man, Sebastian."

Sebastian's eyebrows shot up at Vash's remark, clearly intrigued. "Oh, am I now? Care to explain what you mean by that?"

Vash chuckled, clearly savoring Sebastian's response. "Well, Josephine is not just incredibly intelligent but she radiates kindness and compassion. Plus, I haven't come across anyone who can rival her in terms of beauty."

A rosy hue crept over my cheeks, and Sebastian's tone took on a protective edge. "Careful with those compliments, Blondie. Seems like you're getting a bit too comfortable."

Vash's laughter had a hint of nervousness as he scratched the back of his head. "I assure you, no harm intended. Just speaking the undeniable truth."

Sebastian glanced at me, a playful smirk playing on his lips. "I suppose I can't argue with that."

With any lingering tension banished, Vash seamlessly integrated himself into our trio as we made our way to the Room of Requirement. As the door materialized, revealing the cozy interior that had become our haven, we spotted Ominis already seated at the table. Settling in with our dinners, our casual conversation resumed.

"So, Vash, what's your verdict on your first week here?" I inquired, eager to hear his impressions.

He grinned, a spark of determination in his eyes. "It's been a whirlwind, for sure. A lot of catching up to do since I didn't exactly excel in paying attention at Ilvermorny."

Curiosity piqued, I leaned in. "What areas do you feel you need to work on?"

Vash's grin turned slightly sheepish. "Well, wand work for starters. Divination is a puzzle I haven't cracked yet – all those pictures and symbols are like a foreign language to me."

Sebastian leaned back in his chair, his interest evident. "What spells have you mastered so far?"

Vash's grin turned slightly sheepish. "Let's see, there's Lumos..."

We all shared a moment of quiet, clearly expecting more spells to be listed. Ominis broke the silence with a surprised tone. "Just Lumos?"

Vash adopted a mock-serious expression, his voice carrying a tinge of drama. "I have my reasons, you know. Can't exactly navigate well in the dark. The dark is... daunting."

Sebastian burst into laughter. "Wait, are you telling me you're afraid of the dark?"

Vash's face remained composed. "Fear is a strong word, but let's say the dark and I are not on friendly terms."

Amused by Vash's delivery, I joined in with a chuckle. "Well, don't worry, Vash. We can certainly help you learn and practice more spells, and maybe even overcome your... dark dilemma."

Vash's eyes twinkled with appreciation as he looked from one of us to the other. "I appreciate that, really. And who knows, maybe I'll conquer my fear of the dark one Lumos at a time."