Annie rode alongside David, smiling as she listened to him. There was a lot of stuff she didn't know, and it was all just so interesting. Eventually, the group made it to the house of Asterrio. Annie had never really gotten close to the wizard's... er,<i>Mage's</i>home before, even after she received her grandpappy's spellbook. It looked a little nicer than the other houses about, which made sense. Annie had heard a lot of the upper class folks sent their kids to learn from Asterrio.<br/><br/>As Ian, Dayyan, and Val entered into the Asterrio's home, Annie jumped off her horse and quickly tied it to the fencepost outside.<br/>"Now y' stay put, Onyx." Annie ordered her horse before following after the rest of the group. A chance to see a real wizard at work? No way would Annie pass this up. Annie entered into the house, standing by the wall next to the door to keep out of the way.<br/><br/>The class was pretty much all she expected. A group of folks from the upper crust wanting to learn magic. Ian explained to the class why they were here, a chance for a scholarship to White Castle. So the rumors were true! Annie glanced to Val. The young man had a natural talent for magic, would they give him a chance too? Speaking of people who should be given chances...<br/><br/>"Hey Val." Annie whispered to Valentine. "Have you ever met that Seer that works as a servant at one of the estates?"