#bergen_county

"You're a cool freshman." Stubbornly. Sam doesn't seem to notice that being a 'jock' has excused her from a lot of popularity struggles.

Gerd shakes her head "I'm a tall Goth girl interesteed in the occult, who has an eating disorder. There is a lot to give me shit about"

"If anyone torments you, I will correct them" Alisa says protetively

A scowl. "Who?"

"Whoa," Gerd blinks as older troll AND sidhe get protective "Easy y'all, I can handle it. Just sayingg it happens, and NO, I'm not telling either of you who ives me shit. That's for me to deal with"

Alisa looks stunned, then looks at Dagmar "Can she do that? "

A concerned brow-furrow.

"It gets too much, though... you let us help?"

"If I feel I need assistance, I will consider it. Now, come on, let's drop Alisa to her first class before going to our own" Gerd says practically, channeling a bit of Kerri tone

Alisa mmphs a bit sourly "Not sure what being a ruling noble is good for if I'm not allowed to look after people"

A very Kerri brow in response, without spoken comment.

"Look for the students who need a defender." Sam suggests.

"You've a good soul, Samantha" Alisa says annd means it.

"Easy on the Shakespeare talk," Gerd whispers "Remember, ordinary teens don't say 'you have a good soul'"

"Maybe they should" Alisa has opinions, but she does lower her voice

"Just Sam."

"Just sam, sorry" Alisa says. As the girls go on, some guys talking HEADwhip as the three young women walk by.

"You're gonna do great with Havensack, at least."

"Thank you" Alisa nods

Sam is oblivious to the boys watching.

"Hey girls" One guy breaks off to pursue, "Alisa? You're looking good, girl. Nice to see you got up and about." Sam searches her file for this guy in her memory

Alisa turns, and clearly she's searching her memory too

"Hey, Steve. Sup?"

At the name, Alisa's eyes seem to focus, she remembeers a steve

And, clearly so does Dagmar. Steve isn't all bad, but he's a bit of a player, moving from girl to girl seeing how far he can get. He's handsome, and knows it, but i's possible 'old Alisa' might not catch his interest, but new Alisa has sidhe beauty seeping out

"Just noticed you two were helping Alisa out, right nice of you" Kinnda true "THought maybe I should guide her around, I bet we have some of the same classes. My pleasure.." He says True again "As you two got to get to your own places"

Gerd grunts ("Oh right. Sidhe in the room, we're invisible")

"Mmph." She narrows her eyes.

"Yeah, you might."

Alisa looks at Sam and Gerd "I have been relying on you two perhaps unfairly. Shall I accept his offer?"

Steve blinks, the vocab used a bit off, but he smiles "Yeah I might"

"My friend has been through a lot. So no games."

"Covid can fuddle your head" Alisa adds, remembering advice "So you have to keep it a hundred with me"

"Hey, I'm always honest" A lie you donn't have to be a Gwydion to know "But I'll be cool" More truthful "Come on, Alisa. "

Gerd looks more dubious, but if itt's okay with Sam, ok with her

Alisa looks to Gerd and Sam "I'll be fine. Thank you both. See you at lunch, Gerd"

An upnod to the new sidhe.

Upnod back.. and Off Alisa goes with Steve

Gerd looks over "Is it me, orr, while a bit dated, was 'keep it a hundred' more.. mortal than her usual speech?"

"I think she can handle him. And she's smart."

"And yeah, slang is a real good sign."

"Mmm and protective. We sure she's not a troll " Low whispered joke "Little bitty sophomore ready to defend me. YOU I'm used to" Fond

"Yeah, well..." She shrugs. "You're my friend."

"I kinda wonder if she's... y'know?" Dag taps the falcon embroidered on her jerkin.

"Ditto" then a look at the Falcon "It would explain a lot if she is. Hope no one talks too much shit to her if so. No offense, but temper"

Dag exhales. "Hope not. But, like, I didn't, not before the year."

"Temper, yes. Blind rage, no."

"True" A nod "Might make the Chief happy if she is one. I mean, between Tiara being affilated and you, I dare say she's scored some points. Not that she cares about points. She does what's right, but I'm glad if it helps her standing"

"She stands just fine by herself."

Gerd smiles "THAT is true" The two move on towards thei own classes, about to part in a bit. Another female athlete, a mortal ggirl she knnows, comes up "Sam? Do you have a moment?" Kinnd of ignoring Gerd but out of excitement