10-04-2013, 04:22 AM
After dropping her single bag off in her dorm, Rosemary Brennan decided she was hungry enough to brave the cafeteria. It was her first year at the school, and naturally she was nervous. Back home, everyone hated her. She was the loner, the goth girl, the troublemaker. But now she had a chance to start over, and it was terrifying. What if she messed up? As if sensing her discomfort, her two cats came up on either side of her and bumped against her legs. Most people couldn't tell the difference, but Rosemary knew without looking that on her right was the female, Viperstrike, and on her left was Cobrafang, the male. They were twins, and never left her side. Reflecting on this, she entered the cafeteria and was greeted by three things. First, the amazing smell. Second, the roaring noise. And third, the terrifying sight of all those people. Staying as small as possible, Rosemary made her way through the line and ordered a large steak, rare, with mashed potatoes and carrots. Her family had always been one step from the streets, and with her record, bail money and therapy sessions had taken their toll. The tuition for the school had been impossible, so they had gotten her a scholarship. She would have to work in the stables on weekends to pay, but at least she could be there. Picking the least occupied table, she ended up sitting with a dark haired boy who seemed to be enjoying his tacos rather a lot. Cutting up her steak, she divided it up between her and her cats, who remained on the floor. Then, taking a bite, she looked up at her tablemate. She had always gotten along better with guys than with girls, so she decided her first interaction might as well be with a guy. "Hey. Um...I'm Rosemary. Nice to meet you." She said, feeling completely lame that she couldn't think of anything better to say. Maybe her Irish accent would save her? Some people found it charming, though she doubted anyone here would think much of it.
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