Jackson remained in the armchair, legs stretched out in front of him as he folded his arms and gazed into the fire, lost in his thoughts. He didn't know what to do anymore. Always be magnet for trouble, or keep his head down and focus on his studies more. Not that he really had too, he was still amongst the tops of his year, or at least he was last he checked.<br/><br/>Cassius slipped quietly along the dark passage, muttering softly about needing light but not wanting too see any of the rats he knew would be scurrying along the stone by his feet. He practically bolted out of the passage when he saw light, shuddering now that he was free of cobwebs and rats. He hated both.<br/><br/>Quickly spinning around at the sound of footsteps behind him, Cassius held his breath as he waited to see who had followed him. He tried to hide his cringe as Faith emerged. "If you're going to pick on me some more, hurry up and get it over with. Go ahead and use Jackson's potion if you must, I know you still have some with you." He said, clenching his fists and closing his eyes to wait the consequence of his sudden moment of bravery.