Lunch time was upon them and so many new classmates of Alexandrine were approaching her with many questions. Those simple ones one made as to get know someone and Alex happily chatted with everyone. She wouldn't know but as much as her classmates liked or admired Rai, Seira and Regis they thought that besides her similar pose and similar imposing demeanor Alex was more approachable on first impression basis maybe because of her always present demure smile. However as time passed fewer people were around her they did have to lunch.
" Hi! Welcome to Ye Ran High School. I'm Suh Yuna." a gentle girl with brown long hair said demurely to Alex approaching with her friends. She thought the girl Yuna as she called herself truly nice albeit a bit shy and answered with a smile " Hi! Thank you very much and nice to meet you. You can call me Alex."
"Ok! I will." She said before motioning to introduce her friends " This is Im Suyi" Yuna said gesturing to a girl with turquoise hair. " Hi! Nice to meet you Alex" the girl said. " And these are Han Shinwoo and Woo Ik-han." Yuna finished. The two boys greeted Alex cheerfully as she nodded as she had done to Suyi. " Hey Alex! You should meet these three too." Shinwoo cheerfully as he headed towards Regis, Seira and Rai. Alexandrine smiled he really was energetic. " Well" Alex began in her gentle voice while getting up "I already know Raizel" she said walking to his desk where all the friends gathered. " OoH! It's that true?!" Shinwoo exclaimed clearly surprised glancing at Rai, well the others were merely nodded so their glance switched to Alex as to ask an explanation. She began rather hesitating because she couldn't tell the truth. "We were... you could say…. Neighbors but then I had to move. That's it. We've been friends for a long time. " she ended wishing for no more questions.
"Then its good you got to meet again" Yuna encouraged. "Yes it is"Alex answered nostalgic.
"Okay ending the reunion. Here are Regis and Seira" Shinwoo intervened again energetically as usual. Alex turned to meet her new classmates that were waiting for attention politely. Seira and Regis could somehow feel that Alexandrine was not a normal noble but couldn't quite put their fingers on what she might be as they knew for sure she wasn't a clan leader and Alex gave off a feeling similar to Rai. When she turned her attention to them Regis and Seira introduced themselves courteously. Regis was especially ticked off of how Shinwoo acted around someone like her.
"Pleased to make your acquaintance, I'm Seira J. Loyard."
"I'm Regis K. Landegre."
Alex's eyes widened a tiny bit. They were so polite it was like she was back to Lukedonia. Even though they seemed to have felt she was different what surprised Alex was the fact that at a young age one already had a soul weapon. She guessed that might have happened because of the traitors that her father was not around anymore. A flicker of sadness washed trough Alexandrines' eyes. It was all my fault if I …
" It's good to meet you I'm Alex." She answered.Forget it now you can do nothing to help.
"Okay! Now that we all know each other we should go have lunch!"Shinwoo suggested really that boy had an awful amount of energy. But she was indeed hungry.
So this was Alexandrines' first day at school. Getting to know new friends, hearing the classes and learn tiny beats of how the human world worked. It was really fascinating. Finally she was home. Well, at least at a friend's house. Alex had been friendly persuaded to stay at Frankenstein's' house. She stood dumbfounded in his living room. Alex had no idea how Frankenstein accommodated so many people in his house well his house wasn't small but now counting her eight individuals were leaving there. It was too many individuals for that to be a quiet house and she didn't want to be trouble to anyone. Alex pouted as she stood near the sofas crossing her arms while she saw Rai take a sip of his tea.
" Alex." He called to have her attention. He was fully aware of what she was thinking as they were friends for a long time and he was already aware of her story. Frankenstein had told him. Alex directed her gaze at him and the look in his eyes told her what he wanted to say. He meant it was alright to stay however she still felt she didn't want to bother them.
" But I don't want to…" Alex complained before Rai interrupted her " It's alright, Alex. Stay." He stated. Alex sighed letting herself fall on the sofa. Once she sat she had the time to see that everyone seemed to be busy. Well, that wasn't really true, not everyone was busy as Rai was sipping tea but Alex wouldn't expect Frankenstein to let his master do anything and Regis was lounging on the balcony. Only Tao, Takeo and M-21 were in the lab with Frankenstein who was running some tests on them and Seira was in the kitchen preparing dinner. Seira is preparing dinner….. An idea sparked in Alex's brain."Yes that's it" she exclaimed getting up "I'll make dessert just like before."
Walking in the kitchen she encountered Seira concentrated in making dinner and she had to notice that it smelled wonderful. Aware of Alex coming in Seira turned around from the counter " Do you need something Miss Alex?"
"Not really. I was just wondering if you had begun preparing dessert?" Alexandrine answered with a negative nod making a smile appear on Alex's lips.
"Then can I ask you to let me make it." she asked politely. "There's no need for Miss Alex to bother." Seira said. " It's alright. I used to do it for Rai and Frankenstein so at least I wanted to do this as a thank you for having me." As Alex said this Seira agreed and Alexandrine began preparing as well as showing Seira her recipe.
Meanwhile in the leaving room Rai continued to sip his tea now with a smile in his lips, everything was falling in its place. In the meantime Frankenstein came in and hearing the calm yet cheerful Alexandrine's voice coming from the kitchen. He quickly strode that way he couldn't let Alex work for him as she was his master friend. However when he reached the kitchen entrance his will wavered. Alexandrine looked so happy showing Seira how to do this and that.
"Frankenstein, what's wrong?"Alex asked with her usual serene voice.
Pulled out of his thoughts by Alexandrine's question he fumbled an answer. " I'm alright, Miss Alex. I just wanted to ask you not to…."Frankenstein, do not tell me what to do." Alex interrupted feigning annoyance as she stepped closer to him. " It's alright. I want to do it just like I did before and as a thank you for having me." She said placing a soothing hand in his arm. "There's no need for you to thank us. " She smiled kindly letting go of him." Yes there is" Alex said.
"Now Seira let's only bake them while we're having dinner. We have to serve them still hot" Alex said, turning to her as he left, without noticing the small blush on Seira's cheeks maybe for her that exchange seemed to be closer than one between old friends. Maybe a smile too sweet from her or a too warm a glance from him if that was possible.
Soon time came to serve dinner, it was rather pleasing for Alex as she felt glad to once again be able to have a meal accompanied and enjoying Seira's delicious meal only helped.
" Now I really want to try the dessert. It smells delicious "Tao commented.
" Is that so? Then I hope it'll taste delicious too. I worked really hard on it" Alex said in her usual tone.
" Miss Alex baked dessert ?" he continued awed receiving a nod from Alexandrine just she got up heading for the kitchen Seira following her.
" Tao " Frankenstein called sternly "Yes" Tao answered flinching because of Frankenstein icy voice. " Do mind how you talk to Miss Alex" He ended slightly menacing. Just Seira and Alex came back serving sweet chocolaty chocolate hot fondant signaling the end of that night's meal.
Finishing with tidying up Alex headed outside the balcony, where she found Rai he must've been watching the sky as that was starry and peaceful.
"Alex, you can join me" he said. Taking her small steps Alex leaned on the railing beside Rai.
"So did I bother you?" she asked in her calm voice. Rai nodded no. "Good. Then did you like my fondant?" she asked looking at him not wanting just a nod from him. " I did it's as good as I remember." "I'm glad. Everyone seemed to like it too" Alex continued remembering everyone's delighted expression as she received another nod from Rai. Then silence came, comfortable silence. Feeling the slight breeze, Alex let out a contented sigh Rai might not speak much but she always felt comfortable staying by his side just like this. It was reassuring.
" Master, Miss Alex," Frankenstein called making us turn in his direction " Sorry to disturb you" he continued. " It's alright" Alexandrine said.
"Miss Alex's room is ready. Would you like to come and see?" He asked making her lit with curiosity. " Yes, I'll be there in a minute." She said as she felt Rai wanted to say something.
Frankenstein went in again and Alexandrine tilted her head a little to the a side with a knowing smile " Then?" was Alex only word as incentive for him to start.
" Alexandrine, I'm sorry that you have lost the last of your family" Alex smile saddened but she felt he was comforting her. She knew he was referring to Stephen indeed he was like family to her " You must feel alone but that isn't the truth."
" I did feel alone before but it's alright" Alex began with a nostalgic gaze. "Stephen deserved to rest and thanks to him I have found you and Frankenstein again…." She paused wavering" I feel like he'll be watching for as long I live. So I'll be fine, I have you, Frankenstein and I have made new friends. I'll begin again. " Alexandrine said showing a peaceful will with just a tinge of uneasiness. Rai only answer was to close his eyes and a small smile he knew Alex wasn't that alright but she was starting to heal which was a good starting point.
Still holding the balcony's railing Alex leaned into Rai's side resting her head in his shoulder she whispered, " Thank you for supporting me, Cadis" just before heading inside to look at her new bedroom.
" Will you show me the way, Frankenstein" Alexandrine asked once inside again.