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"It's practically the smartest decision he's ever made in his life if I'm going to be honest."
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IN THE QUIET COMFORT OF HER SHARED DORM ROOM WITH INGRID BJORGMANN, Scarlett reclined with a serene satisfaction, her body sinking into the soft embrace of her bed.
A silver dagger lied cool and weighty in her palm, its sharp edges glinting in the dim light. Her eyes, filled with an effortless determination, traced the lines of the wooden target mounted just a few feet away, its worn surface bearing the marks of countless throws.
Just as she was about to throw the weapon for the millionth time, a sudden knock interrupted her focus, also grabbing Ingrid's attention from the sewing machine in front of her.
"Not it!" The duo said in unison. "No, I said it first!" They repeated simultaneously.
"Well, you're closer!" Ingrid snickered as she reclined into her desk chair with a satisfied smirk.
"There's a weapon in my hand and I have great aim." Scarlett held the dagger proudly in her fingers. The smooth and blunt handle aimlessly pressed against her index finger while the sharp blade rested against the other.
"Oh my god, literally just get up and open the door! One of you!" The familiar voice of Auriel Triton interrupted their bickering.
"Auri?!" Scarlett gasped in slight shock, immediately jumping up from her bed and rushing to the door with Ingrid right on her tail.
"HELLO?!" Ingrid exclaimed in shock as Scarlett opened the door to reveal the beautiful face of their half-mermaid friend standing in all her glory.
"Oh my god! You're here early?!" Scarlett exclaimed, pulling Auriel into a hug. "I thought you weren't moving in to the dorms for another week?" She pulled away to get a better look at the tan-skinned girl.
"Yeah... Vacation was cut short after my dad got a little call from Beast..." Auriel said with disappointment. "Which brings me to my next statement!" She stepped forward, quickly entering the room and shutting the door behind her.
