Ceri gave a soft smile. "I've missed you too Tay." The corn snake raised its head and flicked her tongue against Tays cheek in greeting. Ceri couldn't remember how she became friends with the Day Student, but she was happy they were. When Sincerity arrived at Hope Academy, she was terrified that the rate that Shades matured would seem intimidating to students, but Tay didn't seem to mind. "How ever did you deal with no one to play with. You must have gone out of your mind." Ceri laughed and adjusted her parasol.