Private shadows follow you

Marian hadn't been in the island for that long, but she's seen enough to get used to her surroundings. Still, she was still entertained by the kinds of people she discovered in the island. She's seen quite a bit by now: demons and angels from other worlds, shape changers, and faeries she'd thought she'd never be able to meet. Even living shadows she'd thought would be rare. But more importantly, there were dangerous creatures in this island, just walking around like the place was their backyard. Maybe because it was and she was just the trespasser. Marian was really tempted to stir up some chaos, despite her brother's warnings. She didn't like being too bored, and that was the one quick way she knew how to deal with her boredom. Say, for example.... this one kid. Marian's gaze quickly snapped to one of the students stepping out of the school building, still covered in bandages from head to toe. She'd seen him before around the campus already but she'd never had the chance to meet him in any of her classes. He looked about her age, she'd guess but something in her intuition told her something off about this guy. She'd been wondering what kind of trouble he was and Marian was already itching to know. She stopped the boy mid-stride, getting in his way like she usually did when she was meeting people. "Hi, there!" she greeted, smiles on her face. "We haven't met but I'm Marian."

The boy looked surprised at her approach, but Marian didn't really care. If that meant she would make an impression on hm, the why not? She liked making an impression -- and she certainly liked people thinking she was special. "Oh you're new! I've been here a little over a year," she replied to him. Technically not a lie, but she spent that year on the islets, far from the city, and she'd only been out for about two months. But no one needs to know that. "But that would mean you still have a lot to see around! Say are your classes over? I could give you a lil tour around town if you haven't?"

"That's great!!" Marian made a sound that was probably something between a giggle and a squeal, clapping in delight when Rowan had agreed to the tour. More time to talk to him and find out what is the guys deal! Ha-ha, she thought triumphantly. Normally, she'd have just resorted to stalking but that would have been too much effort for a seemingly normal guy. Instead of leading the way as Rowan said, Marian hopped behind him and ushered him forward from behind. From anyone's perspective, it really just seemed like she was an excited child who was eager to show her friend something. "Hey so which places have you been in yet? I've gone around the city pretty well so I've figured out where most places are by now!"

"You've been to the farmlands, but not around the city? You're a funny guy, aren't you?" Marian chuckled. She'd had gone there a few times, but there wasn't interesting stuff. Probably because she never had any interest in that part of the island. She was here for the city, especially after night falls. All the night dwellers, and all the threats that lurk among them. Marian just smiled as she began to walk to Rowan's side, "Fun things, huh? There's an arcade downtown, if you're into games," she began. Marian decided to start with something light -- she wasn't going to go straight into the underground territory, of course. Baby steps, until she's fully learned how to push this guy's buttons. The young Shade kept a sinister giggle to herself, masking it with the excitement she put on. "I do know some cool cafes around too when I feel like winding down. You know, this one music bar I go to has live performances every night, I should definitely take you there sometime! As Rowan went to ask her a question, she smiled. Oh, boy she would have showed off her own magic. By now she'd started getting the hang of things again and she would oblige to a little showing off. But again, she'll hold back about herself for now. "Magic? I do know real magic shops here. Real potions and charms. Ever been in one, Rowan?"

Marian gave a reserved smile towards him at his mention of his friends. She had unsatisfactory experiences with the friends of her friends, more especially the friends of her playthings. Mostly because the latter knew what was up, and that really annoyed her. The former were just annoying for her because she was apparently no good. Groan. "Oh, you're from a farming area?" she asked, taking note of that detail. "Well, I guess gives us some perspective -- I'm more of a city girl myself so I really love the city scene down here. You'll get used to it, I assure you, you just have to get a general idea of the streets first and soon enough you'll know where things are," she told him, rather casually as if the idea of it was a simple task for someone who was never around tall buildings. Marian clapped, having already decided where to go. "Alright! So I'd say we start with potion store!" Marian grabbed Rowan by the wrist, then leading him to their destination. "Let's go the one I know -- they have a lot of potions available," she said chuckling to herself. "So, any potions you've wanted to try yourself, hm?"