Wyn

[petty_dabbler]

The day was finally done. He shooed out the last of the students, swung the door closed, and lit a cigarette right there in the basement.

These children were going to be the death of him. Maybe he could convince Guy to teach a lesson or two on pertinent symbols.

With his cig in his mouth, John rolled up his sleeves and sat cross legged in the center of a circle surrounded my mystical runes and symbols. The circle began to glow gold as he performed the ritual to strengthen the protections in the Dark Arts room. John was sure they were one student fuck up away from a schoolwide disaster.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'm sorry, he'll what?" Wyn said, certain he must have misheard that.

[petty_dabbler]

"It's a good dick," John assured him confidently.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Look, just because I'm a nymph doesn't mean I'm sex obsessed," Wyn said, looking a bit hurt.

[petty_dabbler]

"Oh, that don't matter a bit. He'll try. And when he does, you remember I told you," John said, pointing a finger at him.

"But back to the point, he smells like honey. And that bloke with the guitar over there smells like blackberries. You smell like something I can't put my finger on. It's sweet, I know that."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Cake," Wyn said awkwardly. "People always say cake. ...It's more just vanilla though, I'd say."

[petty_dabbler]

"It's nice," he assured him with a smile. "How're you feeling about your house now that you've had some time?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I don't know," Wyn admitted, shaking his head a little. "There was an incident a few days ago, one of the guys got a bit... Grabby I guess. But, uh- My roommate stepped in, actually. I think we're getting on now."

What he wasn't sure of was if it was a truce, a friendship, or an arrangement.

[petty_dabbler]

"That's a good thing," John agreed. "And I know about Richard. Hex sent in a message he was locked in his room. He confessed. If he bothers you again, report it immediately. I'm not joking. Pinewart takes this sort of thing seriously."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble," Wyn insisted awkwardly.

[petty_dabbler]

"He got himself in trouble," he replied. "He's gotten in trouble more than once. Don worry about it,Wyn."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Wyn nodded, then sighed.

"The worst part of it is- I thought we were getting on. Like, I thought he was going to be a friend, you know?"

[petty_dabbler]

"Yeah, I'm sure," he nodded.

"So you're getting on since Hex stepped in? That's good. Housing squabbles are a pain. I've had a couple students sleep on my sofa while admin rearranged things. Nothing weird, I just have the nicest sofa," John grinned.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Yeah, Hex and I are much more friendly now, Wyn assured him with a warm smile. "It's nice not being uncomfortable in my own dorm."

[petty_dabbler]

John caught the smile and smiled himself. He knew Hex, and he knew Hex's reputation.

"Wyn, can I give you some advice?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Sure," he nodded, leaning in to listen.

[petty_dabbler]

"Keep your mind on your studies and dont go falling in love with anyone," he said, knowing from years of experience he wouldn't heed it. No one ever did.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Oh, no- No it's not... I mean, he's lovely, and handsome, and... Hot. But I- I'm very focused on my studies, and I'm pretty sure he doesn't want me like that. I was-"

Probably just a fun night for him.

"I was just thankful he helped me."

[petty_dabbler]

John nodded, not buying it at all.

"How are your classes going?" he asked then.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Good! I'm really enjoying potions. House has offered to give me private lessons to learn to brew something that might help me manage my pheromones," he added excitedly.

[petty_dabbler]

"That's a good idea," he agreed. "And House is the best I've ever met. You're lucky to learn from him. I'm glad he likes you enough for private lessons. He doesn't like most people."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"No? He's been very kind to me," Wyn admitted. "As have you," he smiled- Those pheromones escaping just a little.

[petty_dabbler]

"You're easy to be kind to," he said. A moment later John decided that it was definitely cake he smelled.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Wyn smiled softly, not meaning to offer such a flirty look to the older man.

...Well, okay, maybe he meant to a little.

[petty_dabbler]

John was no more immune to the charms of students than Amy other professor. Wyn's Ile was sweet and warm and John felt a genuine affection.

"You're pretty when you smile," he said softly.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"You're pretty all the time," Wyn said, immediately looking embarrassed by his words.