Tyra entered through the doors with a dazed expression on her face, their were so many people here...
"Ah, Tyra, I'm so glad you could make it!" A man of relatively small stature approached, chubby digits stroking his well-kept moustache.
"Hello Mr. Dickenson, it's an honour to be here." He chuckled good naturedly before turning his attention to Sheena, who Tyra hadn't noticed.
"Well hello there Sheena."
"'Evening," Sheena replied cheerily.
"It's very nice to see you, I have no doubt that you will be pleased with your team. A very strong team, in fact." She seemed taken back, oak orbs widened slightly. "Really? Well I try to compete to their standards."
"I know you will, good luck."
"Thank you." Turning away she glanced at her sibling, motioning that she would wait for her elsewhere. Mr. Dickenson turned his focus to Tyra.
"You have also been put on a very strong team. I believe that you will be an asset to them."
Tyra laughed nervously, staring at the jolly man in shock. "Um... Thanks..."
"You earned your spot and I know you'll do us proud, have faith in your abilities."
She nodded before dropping her gaze, wondering if anything could make this whole conversation more uncomfortable. Smiling at her embarrassment the elderly man chuckled again, wrinkles depicting his age showed. "I'll see you shortly Tyra, good day."
After the awkward conversation Tyra went about the business of seeking out her sibling, who she knew was close by. Slowly rounding the large stone support she spotted her sister, Tashanee, and an unknown boy who appeared, from Tyra's angle to be flirting with her sister.
She let out a frustrated exhale. Tyra and her sister were very similar in looks, but very different personalities. Tyra had long flowing hair of dark toffee, deep smog hued eyes that had a touch of silver and height. Her sister on the other hand had hair so thick and so straight it couldn't hold a curl, oak eyes, and a stature just a bit smaller than hers, and yet, almost every member of the opposite sex found her very attractive. Why was Sheena always mentioned for her good looks, and Tyra, forgotten in her sister's shadow. 'If we look almost the same, then why can't I find someone who doesn't like me as a friend?' Where she lacked in men liking her like that she made up for in male friends. Sure, she was very happy to have many guy friends she still longed for one who didn't like her as just a friend, supposedly wishful thinking on her part.
Tashanee smiled as Tyra approached, rolling her eyes at the discussion between Sheena and the unknown male. He was tall for his age; lanky limbs were covered in a fair amount of muscle. Tyra's gaze was immediately drawn to his stunning dark orbs, and then to his thick crown of locks, similar in colour to his eyes. Sheena had obviously seen her approach and slight interest; a winning smile was flashed at him before she turned to face Tyra still smiling.
"Oh, this is my sister, Tyra."
Tyra smiled at him, now it was his turn to assess the new comer, returning the smile he then spoke
"Hi, my name's Gavin, it's nice to meet you."
Tyra nodded in greeting, pausing momentarily to she Tash make faces at her out of her peripheral vision.
"Hey." Swiftly Tash came up to her and seized her arm,
"Nice meeting you Gavin, but me and Ty has to be off now." Tyra was pulled off as Gavin yelled his goodbyes after them.
Tyra glanced over at Tashanee with the look of bemusement, though Tash seemed not to notice. Still being dragged through the crowded hall she gave no explanation to her sudden and strange actions, suddenly Tyra found herself dragged into a corridor. It was well illuminated and appeared to be somewhat of a regularly used one, but not today. It was the exact opposite of the main hallway, hardly anyone was there with the exception of a few scattered groups of excited youth who failed to notice their presence.
It was a nice change to Tyra who wasn't fond of crowds, but she didn't think Tash dragged her all the way here from some space.
"Anything you need Tash? You dragged me all the way here."
"Not really, I just wanted to talk to you." Tash replied, her characteristic smile fading. "I don't think we'll be on the team."
Tyra sighed. She knew from the start that they wouldn't be, the chances were slim, but still possible. Maybe it was just that, wishful thinking. "Don't say that, there's still a chance." She really wanted to be on a team with Tash, her best friend and ally for so long.
"I know there is, but you know how many Bladers are here..."
"A lot," Silence. "But, even if we aren't we can still keep in touch." This seemed to cheer her up considerably, she added to the list of things they could do. "And we'll probably see each other at competitions."
"And, when we do see each other we can hang out, and catch up." She nodded, making her old friend smile.
"No matter what?"
"No matter what."