I messed up. I think I'll try and retcon that previous scene, and continue from the perspective of what this
>>5902840 particular Anon said.
I think there's still a lot of opportunity for romance building, but this post,
>>5903034 I feel really sums it up best. She has bought the players emotions and current state of being, thus it's not particularly as satisfying as being more independent.
I appreciate anons helping me out and standing up for me. It's nice.
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As you rise from bed after a particularly restless sleep having just argued with Sycamore the previous night, you do your best to avoid her, making yourself some eggs and toast before heading off to Astra. Astra University is a large old structure. With its spacious interior which makes every step seem to echo slightly in its cavernous abode, and making you feel smaller and even more helpless. Paired with the trepidation of having no magic, no allies, no nothing it would take a lot to prove you have any hope of surviving here. They wouldn't expect you back either, as Sycamore is personally paying for your way back here after your scholarship was cancelled...
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As you enter inside you see students of the Ords recognize you immediately. But you continue inward, just trying to get past them. Just focus, run past them...