Lullabye | Raina

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It had been a long day. The team had spent the entire morning practicing, taking an hour lunch break before hitting the pitch again and practicing the majority of the afternoon. Dmitri was beat; it wasn't easy waving those beater's bats around. He had callouses on his hands from where his gloves had ripped. He would need new ones before the next practice of he would really be in trouble. He rubbed his hands together as he sat on the couch in his apartment, letting himself sink into the fabric as his aching muscles screamed at him. Duke took that as an excuse to jump up on the couch beside him and lay his big black-and-brown head in Dmitri's lap. He stroked the dog's head lovingly, not having the strength to scold the rottweiler, who knew very well he was not allowed on the couch.

Dmitri had somewhat dozed off when he heard a knock at the door. He snapped awake, swearing under his breath, and Duke began barking loudly. He tapped the dog lightly on the head to silence him. He rose slowly to his feet and trudged to the door, dragging his feet against the plush carpet. Duke followed at his heels, his ears flat against his skulled as they made their way to the front door. Unlocking the many locks on the door, Dmitri flung the door open with his wand raised, expecting an overzealous fan. It wouldn't be the first time he had to chase one away. Instead, his eyes widened and he lowered his wand. "Raina?" he asked incredulously.

@raina

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There  had been a lot going on recently, and now the year was over and the break was in swing - she had tried to relax a bit, to enjoy the break - but there was a heaviness weighing on her. Worries stuck in her mind and she had to sort them out, next year she'd be a sixth year and after that - her seventh. She was already being asked about her future plans - it was just another thing on her mind.

She missed her brother. That was what it came down to, while she knew she could go to her sisters - right now she just felt a need to see and be around her big brother. She did hope that he wouldn't be mad at her - perhaps she should have called or write to him asking if it was okay to come around. She had just shown up completely un-anounced after all. But she had a lot on her mind, worries and uncertainties. Fears about her next year - not having Irina at school with her was gonna be hard. Of course she wouldn't be alone but - it was still scary for her. And then of course - what had happened, the other schools and their carriages. Was there a war coming? God - she was scared to think about it. Before she lost her nerve she raised her hand, quickly knocking on the door.

She fidgetted as she waited, steppiing back with wide eyes as she came face to face with his wand directed at her, "Hi Dmitri.." she raised her hand, giving a slight wave before dropping her arm and suddenly launching herself at him, arms wrapping around him in a tight hug, her face pressing against his chest as she hugs him as tight as she can.

@dmitri