<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/88/NifBianca1.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name (PC):</strong>Bianca Renard<br/><strong>Year/House:</strong>Astronomy Professor<br/><strong>Relationship Status:</strong>Single (widowed)<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>gray pencil skirt, black turtleneck, modest pumps<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Bern carriage/post joined carriages<br/><strong>Date:</strong>September 1<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Olivier, open<br/><hr/>She tilted her head a bit as he once again produced the flask and explained the meaning of the engraving. Her dark eyes grew thoughtful. It was hard to  believe the secret to immortality could be right there, etched in silver, if only the proper balance and mechanisms could be found. There was a time when eternal life might have held some appeal for her but it had come too late for Alex and now it was difficult enough just to make it through the days she already had. Her expression turned sad for a moment then she tucked the grief away back where it belonged, hidden from view.<br/><br/>"Yes, there is a young Flamel here though I'm afraid I can't speak to his alchemical talents," she said and found herself studying her fellow teacher's face. "Is that something you aspire to, Olivier? To unlock the secret of the formula? I don't know that I have it in me, the belief I have something for which to live forever, but it would be an ambitious goal to be sure."<br/><br/>She realized how very somber she must sound and reached out to briefly and lightly touch his hand. "Listen to me, so serious. If I may be of any assistance to you while you familiarize yourself with the school I do hope you'll call on me. But something tells me you'll do very well here."<br/>