Selyne planted her feet then puffed out her chest and rolled up her uniform sleeves in a gesture she clearly thought was intimidating. She took a deep and a steadying breath, steeling herself for the confrontation then marched right up to Astrid.
"Astrid!" she declared, her voice was a little shaky but full of a fierce protective conviction. "Listen to me, and listen well. Azrael will be in your team for the time being. If you dare to do anything to him, if you even think about plotting anything against him, it won't be good for you. Understand?"
She tried her best to look menacing, to project an aura of power she definitely did not possess.
Aria covered her mouth with a delicate hand, her shoulders shaking silently with suppressed laughter. Silas didn't even bother to hide his amusement; he let out a loud, barking laugh that drew stares from nearby students.
