"You look bright and bubbly today..."
Nova complimented
"I could say the same for you."
Morgaine replied, but looking at Nova, who had a blank, listless, almost lifeless stare.
"I take that back. You look... Nova."
She sighed, but then her face lit up.
"Hey, I've got something in mind for the day."
"Really? And what's that?"
Nova said, forcing a smile of interest.
"There's a meet-up for students to discuss the projects. I heard there'll even be third years around to help."
"I'm sure it'll be fun."
Morgaine spoke excitedly, but her expression fell when she looked at Nova.
The girl's face was scrunched up with displeasure.
"Stop overthinking it, Nova. It'll turn out just fine... I swear it."
She said, grabbing her shoulder and nudging her forward, but then Nova's image flashed, appearing to the side and out of her hold.
"I'm sorry, Morgaine, but..."
She said, pausing and bringing out a book from her bag.
