<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=347469.msg16379633#msg16379633">Quote from: Andronica on 14-01-2023, 20:51:58</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I wouldn't say Ksenia's time with Theo was fun or had any vacations... but he certainly didn't treat her poorly. At the very least I expect he'll pop up at the institute or to bother the Shadowhunters (especially Lydia) every so often. Given the institute head's view of warlocks I would say there was some stigma for Ksenia to start even before she Ascended but it drove her to simply try harder. I feel like besides Lydia accepting Ksenia with open arms that Melody was also a breath of thankfully fresh air in an institute that may still bring up her past - despite it being out of her control. <br/><br/>So, plenty of time to spar and vent, followed by a good book! Outside of that, Ksenia likes to 'be alone' <em>with </em>people, y'know?<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Sounds good to me.  :D  Melody's background is stigmatised for rather different reasons, but she certainly 'gets' the whole "being on the receiving end of nasty looks and unpleasant gossip simply because of my family background" thing.<br/><br/>And... "companionable silence" is something I very much value IRL, so I'm happy to give Melody the chance to enjoy it too.  ;D