Every time Shale thought she was becoming used to what her life was like now, something new would come up and remind her that nothing would ever be the same again. This birthday had been her first without her parents - they would never see her turn thirteen, or become an adult, all those years wasted. The sorrow sinking into her bones was unbearable, and Shale had grown restless quickly. If she sat still for too long, it would become too much to bear. She needed something to take her feelings out on, channel the sadness into anger so it wouldn't consume her. It wasn't the healthiest habit, but Shale had taken a liking to just punching trees out on the lawn when she needed to destress, and so that was what she was going to do. She made her way over to a somewhat secluded tree and pulled one fist back, slamming it into the hard bark with an angry grunt. It took a few punches before Shale was beginning to feel better, burning the anger off as best she could.
Aiden was feeling pretty good in the last weeks, he managed to talk to lots of students not only from first year, but also older ones. Aiden didn't lose the feeling of being in a truly magical and fantastical world. Young Ravenclaw really enjoyed this castle and just loved all the lessons, all the people he met here. Aiden started to feel as if he actually finally needed to spend some time on his own. He hasn't sent an owl to his parents just yet and he didn't feel as if he wanted to. Aiden was starting to feel more independent and good on his own.
Aiden walked outside of the school and he couldn't help but notice a girl who was basically punching trees. It immediately caught his attention and he went closer to her, not being able to hold his laughter inside him. - Are you okay? He said, still laughing a little bit and couldn't help but smile.
Just as Shale was beginning to feel better, some of her anger worked off, she heard a sound that set all of her nerves on edge again. Laughter. She whipped around to look where the sound was coming from, glaring at the boy. "P*ss off!" Shale snapped, her hands still curled into fists. "Or I'll deck you one!"