A New Beginning (Akko x Andrew) *HIATUS*

The Afterparty (Part 3)

Constanze was walking through the crowd. There were many people conversing around her. No one really noticed her walking by because they were all immerse within their own world. She never really understood why some people love talking so much. She walked passed a group of people. A young man was being surrounded by several young women. They were fascinated by the foreign language spoken from his mouth. Not Constanze. She could not understand how mere words--even if it was foreign--could make these girls fawn over him. Maybe it was the accent, but it was not like she cared. She continued on.

Constanze came upon the Diana trio and stopped to watch. The three were sitting at a table and drinking tea as expected, but there was something unusual about them, especially Hannah who looked like she's on a verge of tears. Constanze was not the type to mind other people's business, but her curiosity got her to wonder what Miss England could be unhappy about in this elegant party. She couldn't hear what they were saying exactly. She could only tell from their action that Barbara was consoling Hannah, and Diana was listening calmly. Hannah dropped her head on the table and just lie there. Barbara stood up and talked more. Diana put down her tea, said something, and patted Hannah's head before standing up and leave. Barbara sat down on her chair and hold Hannah's hands in hers. Hannah looked up at Barbara and hug her. They stayed like that for a while. Constanze decided that it was best to leave them be.

She continued walking until she saw her friend, Akko. The clumsy witch was talking with a young man. Constanze wondered how Akko is able to talk with anyone just like that, and who is the guy she's talking to, anyway. She recalled seeing him a week ago when Akko learned to fly. Constanze puzzled on when and how Akko became acquainted with such a good-looking person. Seeing how they laughed and poke fun at each other, some might mistaken them as a couple. However, Constanze knew better that it is not like that, not yet anyway. Despite being an idiot, Akko sure is amazing for having such high spirit and being friendly most of the time. With such a sprightly sentiment, Akko could potentially become friends with anyone. Constanze had to admit that sometimes she's a bit jealous of Akko and the others who could speak and laugh freely without a care in the world. Constanze closed her eyes and sighed. She opened her eyes, looked at Akko and smiled before leaving.

Constanze continued walking until she was stopped by a kid. "Hey, mom! It's a witch!" he shouted and got close to her, "You guys were awesome! The dragon was scary!"

"Uh," Constanze mumbled a bit. She didn't know what to respond. "Was that a real dragon? Is magic hard? How do you do magic?" he asked what seem like a million questions. Constanze frowned. She really didn't want to use the robot to speak for her since it's probably running low on magic. The boy looked at her a bit funny probably because she wouldn't say anything back. "Umm hello?" he called. Constanze grunted. Must she reply? She was about to bring out her white board until...

"Cody! What are you doing?" said a woman in her late 30s and probably the kid's mother, "I'm sorry, miss. Is he bothering you?" The woman grabbed the boy by his arm, "Cody, behave! The lady is busy."

Constanze said nothing and just observed the mom and the boy. The mom made the boy apologize to her and dragged him away. Parenting seems difficult, although that boy was just being curious. She felt a little bad that she didn't reply to any of his questions, plus the kid will probably get scold by his mother later.

She continued walking until she was stopped by Professor Finnelan. "Miss Constanze," she called by her first name since her surname was deemed too difficult to pronounce by many people in this country. Constanze didn't mind. She looked at the professor and nodded as a sign that she acknowledged being called. "We were looking for you. Will you follow me please," the older witch instructed. Constanze nodded once more and followed the professor.