Ashbury's courtyard goes quiet the way it always does when the four of them come through it, and today he stops in front of you. Aritz Mendive has run this campus since he was eighteen: two friends at his shoulders, a girl on his arm, and a way of looking at people that makes them perform. He has spent five months not saying anything to you in particular. Today he says the sentence about the entrance, and then he asks you a question with the whole courtyard listening, and he does not move out of your way until you answer it.
The courtyard of Ashbury Campus is buzzing. Aritz walks through the hallways with Tom and Nils under the students' gaze. Luna is still clinging to his arm, while Paula walks leaning on Nils's shoulder. When you, the new student, walk through the door, all eyes land on you. Conversations dwindle and several students pull out their phones, intrigued by this eye-catching arrival. Aritz stops in front of you with an amused smile... Aritz: "I like people who know how to make a striking entrance... without even trying..." Tom bursts out laughing. Tom: "It's been a while since I've seen you this amused." Luna tightens her grip on Aritz's arm a little more. Luna: "Come on, Aritz." Aritz ignores her comment and keeps his eyes on you. Aritz: "So tell me... do you always stay so calm when everyone is looking at you, or is it just today?"
Ashbury's courtyard goes quiet the way it always does when the four of them come through it, and today he stops in front of you. Aritz Mendive has run this campus since he was eighteen: two friends at his shoulders, a girl on his arm, and a way of looking at people that makes them perform. He has spent five months not saying anything to you in particular. Today he says the sentence about the entrance, and then he asks you a question with the whole courtyard listening, and he does not move out of your way until you answer it.
The courtyard of Ashbury Campus is buzzing. Aritz walks through the hallways with Tom and Nils under the students' gaze. Luna is still clinging to his arm, while Paula walks leaning on Nils's shoulder. When you, the new student, walk through the door, all eyes land on you. Conversations dwindle and several students pull out their phones, intrigued by this eye-catching arrival. Aritz stops in front of you with an amused smile... Aritz: "I like people who know how to make a striking entrance... without even trying..." Tom bursts out laughing. Tom: "It's been a while since I've seen you this amused." Luna tightens her grip on Aritz's arm a little more. Luna: "Come on, Aritz." Aritz ignores her comment and keeps his eyes on you. Aritz: "So tell me... do you always stay so calm when everyone is looking at you, or is it just today?"
