not just f r i e n d s (azzurra)

[violethorses]

Azzurra breathed easier the moment she was outside. Something about the night air was soothing. "Where should we go?" Azzurra asked once Zelphar had followed her out. She was up for going for a little walk or something of the sort. A small break from the dance atmosphere had been needed for Azzurra, though the dance had still barely started.

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"I figured that we could just walk around a while," said Zelphar with a shrug, already relaxing. Maybe the change in environment had been all that he needed. There didn't seem to be any pressure looming over him outside, when it was just Azzurra and himself. "Unless there's somewhere you wanted to go," Zelphar added. He smiled a bit, the night was warm, but it brought with it a cool, gentle breeze.

[violethorses]

Azzurra shrugged at Zelphar's comment. "Nope, nowhere in particular," she replied, smiling a bit as the breeze picked up her hair, blowing it back. Azzurra had always enjoyed being outdoors over inside. She simply felt more natural there. At the moment, Azzurra was reminded of her dancing days. For a brief moment, she imagined herself strapping on ballet shoes and spinning across the grounds. It was a silly thought, but something she might have done in the past.

[squiggle]

Zelphar nodded, once again taking Azzurra's hand. He set a casual pace for their walk, not too fast, but not terribly slow either. He was often told that he walked as if he were on a mission, but Zelphar wasn't usually one to just amble around without a destination in mind. This was fine, though. "We should see each other more often next year," said Zelphar, since sixth and seventh years were in the same classes.