Ravenclaw Tavern

Ruby

A half smile forms on my lips and I nod, "I-It's fine. I'm just...not used to the social part in life..." I say without realizing it, my slight country/Alstralian accent showing again.

Dylan

I smile back and glance at her again, trying to figure out her accent, "That's okay. I've got very little experience either. Might I ask what accent that is?"

Ruby

I shrug, glancing at him, "I'm Alstralian...but live in the country. Picked up a bit of the accent there..."

Dylan

I study her, sure I'm hearing her wrong, "Australian? Is that what you said?"

Ruby

I nod, taking a sip while facing forward, "Uh...Yeah. Why?"

Dylan

I shake my head, "No reason. Just clarifying. My family is from Ireland, but I was raised American."

Ruby

I nod, awkward, and look down, not sure what else to say.

Dylan

An awkward tension grows between us and I look away and clear my throat, sipping on my drink, "So... I'm Dylan. What's your name?"

Ruby

I glance at him, shy, and wait a moment before answering, "Ruby," I tell him in a small voice.

Dylan

I smile and nod, "Nice to meet you, Ruby."

Ruby

I try to smile, the corner of my full lips creating a smirk, "Nice to meet you too, Dylan."

Dylan

I study her and nod, looking back at my drink. My thoughts from before return to me and I can't help but remember what I wish I could have forgotten long ago.

Ruby

I look at the floor, Why did I run away? Daddy said I'm special. He...He said I can't be replaced. Why did I leave?

Trying not to tear up, I take a deep breath and glance out the window, Worst part is...I don't have the money or directions to go back home...

Dylan

I glance at Ruby and study her, noticing something might be wrong, "You okay?"

Ruby

I nod and glance at him, "Yeah. I'm fine."