<div align="center"><strong>~Claudia in the dining hall~</strong></div><br/>She felt so small around him but that didn't bother her since it was easy to feel little with her small frame. The use of her brain made up for any lack of physical strength she was cheated out in life. Claudia had no desire to look like some of the muscular girls on sports teams, but another inch in heigh would be nice so she didn't have to lean upward on her tippy toes to see half of the time.<em>That's the reason why women created heels.</em>The thought occurred in her mind, and in consequence a sincere smile appeared on her face as he asked her to clarify her name.<br/><br/>"Yes, I'm Claudia. You were here last year as well, right? We weren't near each other very often. What a pity since you seem like fun to be around." She placed her hand in his, and the power in his hold was still there but contained. Withdrawing her hand, her eyes remained on his as curiosity fluttered through her mind to less polite conversation but she bit her tongue to prevent herself from speaking. After a few seconds of silence, she turned her attention to the other sitting at the table. "Tell me, who do you seek to conquer this year.?" Her voice was low as a whisper so that no one might possibly overhear their private conversation. "I find the choices rather interesting, do you?