longing for your touch

A part of Add regretted that he would be able to learn about familiars and how to summon them, because if he could conjure a familiar, then he would easily make it one of a cat. In short, the white haired male was lonely and wanted the company of a cat. He missed the feeling of his fingers being able to run through soft fur, the warmth of a small body pressed up against him and just that gentle moment he could hold something so precious and not have to worry about anything that was going on. There was just something so calming about it.

However, by his luck, as he was attempting to force some food down for the sake of eating something rather than focusing on research notes, he saw it. A cat. One that seemed to be talking to a silver-haired girl, with ears much like his own. But it was a cat. Her familiar possibly?

The tracer had to hold himself back, but he was quickly giving into impulse. He couldn’t resist how adorable Puck looked. The spirit was so small, and the fur looked so soft and fluffy. Shifting from his seat, he quickly paced towards Emilia and Puck.

“…Your cat. It’s…Cute… — Can…I–Pet it…?”

There was hesitance in his voice, but by the look on his face you could see he was getting embarrassed. His cheeks were becoming flushed, even the tips of his ears turning red. Add bit the side of his cheek, shifting his weight in an anxious manner.

Honestly, she had no idea what to expect, though in hindsight, it definitely should have been a request to pet the gray furred spirit. People just couldn’t help themselves. But she wondered if that made her appear friendlier. More trustworthy. If only.

A small smile tugged at her lips as she glanced at Puck. “Well, can he?” she asked, tilting her head. Of course, she knew the spirit wouldn’t mind. In fact, she was pretty sure he enjoyed the attention that came with his appearance.

“Huhu!” Puck laughed, placing his paws on his hips as he floated up to the other’s eye level. “I suppose I could allow you to, just this once!”

Emilia almost rolled her eyes at his antics, but her smile widened. “My name is Emilia, and this is Puck. Though whatever he says, I’m pretty sure he enjoys the attention,” she chuckled softly, though Puck made a noise of protest.

Lunch time was a welcome break from the strangeness of the situation so far. It had already been a few days since her arrival, but she’d yet to really settle in. Not to mention, her head was practically spinning with all the new information she was learning. 

It was a relief to be able to find a quiet corner of the cafeteria where she could relax and talk to Puck about what he’d missed while he was sleeping. Though getting used to the food was another story. It really made her miss Rem’s cooking. Though that only reminded her that Subaru was here as well.

Noticing the look on her face, Puck titled his head. “Lia, are you thinking about that again?” he asked, expression almost serious for once. But it was enough to snap Emilia out of her thoughts and shook her head. 

“No, I’m not,” she answered, a bit tersely as she forced a bite of something that might have been a fruit into the spirit’s mouth. Of course, he didn’t seem to mind whatever it was and ate it happily. With a sigh, the half elf glanced up at her surroundings, freezing when she realized they were being watched. Or maybe it was more accurate to say Puck was the target?

She’d been staring at the page for a while now, trying to make sense of what she was reading. She could understand parts of it, but it was definitely different from the written language of Lugnica. In fact, she was pretty sure she’d never seen this language before at all. 

Why were there numbers and symbols and letters in this sentence? Why was it blank after the two lines? 

“This doesn’t make any sense..” she murmured quietly, wishing she could ask Puck, but he’d taken to napping while she was in any class that didn’t require magic. Glancing around, she bit her lip, tentatively tapping the nearest student’s arm.

@emiliasknight

Trying to make sense of this place was like walking around in circles. She’d done all the exploring she could, as much as students were allowed. She really needed to get back though..what would happen if she wasn’t there to participate? Someone else would be chosen and she would lose her chance..though she was sure there were some that would rejoice to see she had disappeared. 

The thought made her throat tighten and she quickly shoved it back where it had come from. The only familiar face she had around here was Puck, her ever present companion. At least, during the times he was summoned. 

“Say, Lia, what do you want to get for lunch today?” he asked, hovering by her shoulder as she walked down the hallway. It was a good question, but before she could answer, she spotted a familiar face in the crowd. “Lia?” Puck blinked, glancing at her, then following her gaze.

It couldn’t be..but there he was, looking fairly healed for the most part. That was good. She was glad for that, and maybe, somewhere in the back of her mind, glad to know there was one friendly presence here. But then she immediately remembered their last encounter, the harsh words they’d thrown at each other. They were both to blame, she supposed. But she couldn’t take it back, and she wasn’t ready to face him. Especially not so soon.

She was vaguely aware of Puck trying to get her attention, but she simply turned on her heel and began to march back the way she had come. She’d find another way--the less she could encounter him, the better, probably. 

this is kayla again because i have a problem and no self-control! and a certain friend of mine kept encouraging me to take up emilia anyway so lmao