Ace,Thank you. And no worries,Worth waiting for Lol <3 )
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Sam / M: *Deep Breath* Calvin,Laurence,Tim,Emily,Open. xD
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The strawberry-blonde had hardly registered Calvin's interest in the matter at all,Too lost her in her own thoughts that it took her a moment to register who Laurence was referring to.It Suprised her to still see him standing there,having thought he would have gotten back to whereever he was headed as soon as he could.To get away from her - but shouldn't she have realised by now that people here just didn't do That?
The look Laurence gave Sam was short but in a moment heart breaking,suddenly overwhelmed with such guilt she couldn't help but become irritable.It was a new sensation to her to be the least powerful - the one who cared maybe just a little,and she didn't want to,But all the same couldn't seem to control it.So she did in the only way she knew how.
"I can if you want - make your nights alot less of a burden huh?And mine alot more exciting."
She furrowed her eyebrows defensively,thinking for a moment before rolling her eyes slightly and biting her Lip,her eyes resting on the figure over in the distance - simply as something to avert her eyes to.Sam wasn't the type to sleep with random men to get back at people she wanted to hurt - Well at least she thought.There had always been smarter ways,Ways that meant she didn't have to lower her guard to anyone.And deep down there was a sweet little nieve soul that believed love was the only thing in the world that meant anything,If you had it what else mattered?Wasnt it supposed to be special,only shared with those that you couldnt live without?If ,of course, you could find it.Her soul and Love at that.
She bit into her lip harder as he stumbled,reaching out for him and offering a meek 'careful' much too late.Sam instinctively reached for his hand,the icy tone prompting some part of her to believe that she most certainly needed to warm them.Her touch was innocent,all-be it a little awkward at first as she rubbed his hand in circles,trying despairately to restore some warmth to his demeanour in a way she guessed would work?Her eyes flitted back to Calvin,as if debating whether to even propose this idea before putting her doubts to the side.He needed warmth,whether he chose not to take up the offer or not she'd go with him where ever he needed to be.
"Look - I'll get..Calvin to drop us back to my dorm?And I think there is plenty of tea there and I've got blankets..You just need to warm up.Or I can drive us back to yours.. You'll only have the same stuff at home I guess.I make a mean cup of tea."
Her tone was slightly pleading with him not to argue or refuse, but fairly firm without saying that she wasn't going away now.Whatever he did or said.
Thankfully he agreed,Grumpily at that bit it was agreement no doubt so she walked at his pace along to the car,unable to know whether to help him along or not.She knew that her own body was hardly up for walking her own weight at the moment,and so his would be a challenge.Sam also knew Laurence was not in a good place right now,and frankly she was afraid of how he would even react to her trying to aid him.She wasnt in the mood to get pushed away more distantly than sbe felt from the world already.Wasnt it true he was pretty much all she had left to rely on?And now she wasn't even sure how much more he would take.
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After explaining the circumstances to Calvin,to which he surprisingly agreed,not eagerly mind but she wasn't sure this man had an eager mode for helping people.Excitable didn't seem to be in gis vocabulary unless it referred to flirting or bring a 'rebel'.Still she was thankful enough,even more Suprised when he accompanied both to the dorm and begun making each a cup of tea.Sam wondered for a moment if he was infact lost as to where his dorm was,and too proud to ask,thinking momentarily about teasing him before Desciding against it.Part of her didnt think Laurence would be best pleased with their type of banter.
The young woman ushered Laurance to the sofa,glancing to Calvin making the tea and turning to head to her room,
"I'll be right back with some blankets - Oh,Yow!"
Sam had entered the room,switching the light on carelessly before absolutely jumping out of her skin.It took her a moment to register the pair of them sat rather cutely she thought dozed off,and that she had in fact wondered into the wrong room.She offered Tim a wink as he looked at her dazed,turning the light back off and exiting just as quickly as she'd entered.And all of a sudden she didnt feel quite so bad about having 2 guys in her dorm at this time,even if the rules prohibited it.Only if they got caught right?
"Just keep it down a bit Cowboy,Yeah?Tim and -..Yeah it er.Blankets."
She suddenly changed her mind as her eyes fall to Laurence before quickly flitting away,running her finger along her forehead once more and turning back to her actual room.Sam was almost certain a few hours ago that him and Emily were together and as smitten with each other as could be.And now it didn't seem to be so?It was confusing,But all the same she didn't want to let him know the pair of them were adorably resting after what she presumed was a long evening of alcohol.There was a faint smell of it in the air anyways.
Moments later she returned to wrap Laurence I'm blankets,tucking them round him in rather caring manner for her anyways.She offered a warm look,meeting his eyes momentarily as if to ensure it was all okay before heading to the kitchen and hip-bumping Calvin slightly to the side.It hardly affected him at all she noticed with a slight smile,the closest he would get to a thank you as she poured the milk and took Laurence's and her own to the table before sitting herself crosslegged on the floor and leaning against the sofa side,silent and a little thoughtful as she lifted the mug to her lips,letting the warmth seep into her senses.
"Snow."
Sam spoke gently to herself,a slight smile across her lips.She had never,In her whole life experienced snowfall in person,always too shielded to deal with the cold.Mingle with the others messing around in it.And so she sat gazing at the window pane,watching the occasional flake dance down as it caught the moonlight in childlike wonder,too dignified to rush up to it in delight.

Audrey Voss- Royal- Zeus-19

Audrey awoke the next morning. It was dark enough to where she had to flip the lights on before putting her grey breeches and nave longsleeve on. She threw on a grey vest not knowing how cold this climate might be.

She walked out of the dorms at what must have been 6:30 am and felt a rush of joy when she walked out into snow. She took a breathe and let her stomach dance for a few seconds before letting out a giggle. Afterwards she made her way to the barns to get ready to ride in the indoor.

Horses greeted her as she walked in. She walked into the tackroom and grabbed her dressage saddle and bridle. Royal stood patiently as she tacked her up. "Just a quick flat ride mare. I have to actually meet people today" she joked to the mare. The browband on the bridle shone against the barn lights as the pair made their way to the arena. She struggled up onto the bay mares back before taking a long warm up walk.

Holy Cow that Sam post is Looong,And it doesn't seem to flow well at all. Heh xD )
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Tim / M: Em,Dorm lot.
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The blonde had been just nearly fully asleep as the sound of chatter roused him slightly,But not nearly as much as when the light flicked on.The stark difference in brightness was enough to make his body jump in shock,quickly wincing his eyes incredibly tight in an attempt to get away from it.They managed to open just long enough to see Sam give a look and leave,causing him to sit now fairly awake in the dark.Great.Of all the people to come in the dorm,It had to be a Starr.Although,From the sound of the other voices he had heard,they both sounded gruff enough to rule out they were women in the dorm - So part of him said they were fairly even on the rulebreaking level.His eyes turned to Emily,who was slouched snuggled into his neck,enough that it hadn't seemed to effect her at all when the light had beamed into his eyes.Perhaps it was just that he felt on guard right now,Or that the alcohol just meant she was incredibly deep sleeping.Tim couldn't tell,but he slowly unwound her arms from his waist and layed her down gently onto the pillow,tucking the sheet over her before stepping off the bed incredibly slowly.He stood for a moment to gaze at her,lovingly but a little regretful already in the fact he was going to leave before finally turning for the door and and exiting the dorm.
As if by magic he had managed to leave without being acknowledged at all,Sam seemingly to distracted with both of her company equally it seemed to him enough not to notice.It was a suprise to him,she wasn't slow on the uptake usually,and was as sharp as sharp got usually - but as soon as he had noticed Laurence he knew he was safe from her comments today at least.He had an effect on her no doubt,for what reason Tim wasnt sure but decided it was beyond his pay band to snoop in on others lives.Especially when his own was confusing enough.
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Tim had gotten maybe halfway back toward the barn when he first registered that the odd cool pricks against his skin were in fact the cause of something he didn't think he'd ever see at White Oaks.The snow flurries were gentle and serene,but enough to give him food for thought and stopping him in his tracks.If this wasn't a sign he didn't know the definition anymore.By morning he would have returned to his normal ways,Cowardly and afraid to say what he wanted.What he needed to.He was more sure now than ever that what he had been hesitating on all night was in fact true and what he truly wanted.Tim didn't want to spend another second wandering what Emily would say,how she would react.This was his chance and all of him wanted this more than anything else in the world,heck he wasnt sure he'd been ever so certain on something all his life.He had to speak to her again now,Make sure she knew.In a confidence and assured nature,most likely put along by the alcohol still circulating in his system,it didn't take long for Tim to be at Emily's window - which thankfully happened to be ground floor.He tapped a fair few times until she had finally woken,the sound of her drowsily stepping to the window drawing a smile to his lips.He just sincerely hoped this wouldn't be a mistake.

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(Also,Welcome Wagner!So thrilled to see a new face :D )

Audrey- 19- Royal - Zeus.

Thanks! Glad I could hop on!

Audrey dismounted and walked Royal back in the barn and cross tied her in the isle. The mare fidgeted trying to get to the other horses while Audrey slid the tack off her back. She offered the mare a sugar cube and then led her into a snow covered outdoor arena. She let the mare off her lead and laughed when she stuck her nose to the ground and snorted. The mare took off running before bucking back to Audrey. She took off running and the mare followed playfully. After a while she layed down in the snow and let the mare wander around. Audrey wondered who she would meet today. She hoped she would fit in. She let out another chuckle. Why did she care? These people rode just like her. Besides she wasnt here to look for a relashionship. Not that she had ever had one but she decided she probably wouldnt get into that.

Heather Proudstorm | 21 | Eventer | Espresso Silhouette "Mystery" and Titanium "Storm" | School Horse: N/A | Pet: Toby the German Shepherd | M: Alex, Nessa

Vikram O'Connor | 18 | M: Open

(Sorry if I interupted you Aspen lol)

Vik peered through the crack in the door, scanning the dorm hallways for signs of any other people. He really wasn’t looking forward to any group lessons. Other people always made him nervous. Especially when they were all better than he was, not that he would ever admit that to himself. Sighing, the blonde slid out of his room, ruffling his short-cropped hair gently with his hand. A day here and he was already regretting his decision to come. It would be less stressful has he just kept to his routine of riding alone.

Sneaking past the other rooms, he made his way silently to the barn, seeking out the only friend he truly has here. Favor. The handsome bay tossed his head impatiently, as if to say “You’re late!” The boy chuckled, patting Favor. “Sometimes you’re so impatient, you know that?” Vik strode to the feed room, shoveling at least 20 different kinds of various grains and supplements into a feed bucket. No wonder the horse looked so conditioned, he ate like a god! The same could not be said about his owner, however. Most of Vikram’s meals consisted of whatever he had in his pocket. Part of why he was so skinny.

As he heaved the heaping bowl into Favor’s stall, he began wishing he actually knew someone here. Even though he was so introverted, he still liked to have someone to talk to. Preferably not someone annoying, he thought. All those camp-counselor type people really got on his nerves. The fact that they could make the best out of every situation was so aggravating. Sometimes you just have to let a dead horse lie. Vik chuckled dryly to himself.

(Someone better find my lonely boi here ^^)