#fish are friends not food

Loud, chaotic and an absolute mess. It wasn't that Raella despised going to the cafeteria, it's just that if she had a choice she'd prefer to have her food in a place with more...tranquility. However, since her transfer, she hasn't had a single meal spent fully within the confinements of the canteen hence she decided that instead of ordering her usual takeaway, she'd stay and see if any interesting encounters occur.

Thanking the vendor for the food and paying the fee, she swiftly carried the tray and set it down on a rather empty table. Being a new transfer, she was unsure of the school dynamics, hence she wouldn't want to rudely intrude on a clique or anything like that. Besides, Raella was no stranger to eating alone; being the only child meant a lot of time spent in isolation, one would eventually get used to the solitude. Ignoring the incessant chattering and loud laughter from the surrounding tables, she wasted no time and dug in, savoring the salty and unique taste of the fried saba fish.

Snapping out of her daze, she sparred a glance to the side to observe the newcomer. A tall lanky male? Female? Shemale? For a few seconds, Raella was just a little confused. While the other was probably male, he had enough feminity to rival her. Realizing she's stayed silent for a moment too long, she quickly replied, "Oh, not at all! Feel free to have a seat."

Well, this sure was interesting. It probably hasn't been ten minutes in the cafeteria and she's already met someone new. Perhaps she should come here more often; despite the noise, meeting people is always a joy.

Flashing Eli a quick grin, Raella decided that a little conversation was in order. "So, what grade are you in?"

"Likewise. Actually, I'm in twelfth grade too but I recently transferred in around a month ago which is probably why you haven't seen me around." Taking another bite of her lunch, she then turned her attention back on Eli, folding her wings neatly behind her back as she did so "Say, what's your name? Mine's Raella. Raella Laurie." Noticing Eli hasn't touched much of his lunch, Raella offered some of hers, sliding her tray towards him just a little. After all, the vendor had given her such a large portion she would have trouble finishing it all by herself.

"Nice to meet you too!" For a moment Raella contemplated extending a hand to shake however, she eventually decided against it since their position would make it a little awkward. "This school's amazing! I never expected for it to have so many facilities. Honestly, my favorite part of it is the sparring rooms and garden... speaking of which, would you like to have a duel with me after lunch?" Glancing at her watch, she confirmed that there was a good 45 minutes left before the lunch hour was over before directing her attention back at Eli.