<div class="floatleft">(http://l.yimg.com/ea/img/-/081218/cast-400x300-rebecca-breeds_14kjjnc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Aithne Koles<br/><strong>Age/Year:</strong>18, First Year<br/><strong>Gender:</strong>Female<br/><strong>Blood:</strong>Half Blood<br/><strong>Clan:</strong>The Blackburn Clan<br/><strong>Wand: </strong>cedar, 10 inches, unicorn hair<br/><strong>Tag:</strong>Emily, Korol<br/>--------------------------------------------------------------<br/>Aithne couldn’t help but chuckle when her friend smiled and patted her in comfort knowing Emily knew how Aithne was feeling.  She couldn’t help but pout at her friend’s words realizing that she was taking a moment to tease her though.  “Thanks, Emily.  Do I get a badge or button or something?” She teased back.  She looked confused as Emily leaned in closer but catching the look her friend sent Korol’s way and blush Emily had Aithne was starting to figure things out.  The smile that Emily sent Korol’s way before turning back to Aithne and the words she said next proved what Aithne was thinking.  “Well, I guess I don’t mind you borrowing my courage.  Maybe that is why I became so shy?”  She teased lightly before becoming serious.<br/><br/>She gave a soft sigh at the rest of Emily’s words though Aithne couldn’t deny that Emily was telling her the truth from the look in her eyes.  “Just be careful Emily.  I don’t want you hurt.” Aithne said softly back with a smile that she only gave her oldest friend.  She could tell now that Emily was starting already to come out of her shell in some ways from meeting Korol though she knew it was just a beginning for her.  She really wanted things to work our for Emily but also being Emily’s best friend Aithne would be fighting in her corner.<br/><br/>Aithne leaned closer to Emily so she could hear what the other girl was saying to her.  “I can say that you must,” She muttered back. “I think it is the first time you talked to a guy by yourself.  I am not sure what to tell you.  I don’t know much myself.” Aithne sighed. “I don’t know about him having a girlfriend.  I guess you would have to ask him.”  She bit her lip unsure what else to say as her friend pulled back and wrapped her arms around herself.  At her next question Aithne nodded, “Sure, we can go outside if you want, Emily.”  She realized then as Emily smiled shyly at Korol and let her hair cover her face that Korol very well could have heard their conversation about him.<br/><br/>“We can go outside when you are ready, Emily.”  She stated softly not wanting to embarrass the other girl any more than what she had been.