twelve; the year's end is drawing closer, isn't it?

[onlyapparate]

Hello, everyone! I'm back!

First of all, to all my students, I must apologize for my unnanounced absence. I got called away for a bit regarding my grandfather's estate, and the message seemed quite urgent, so I walked there as fast as I could.

And on that note, yes, I walked there. To Glasgow and from Glasgow. In retrospect, I can't imagine why I chose to do that instead of simply apparating. It would have been faster, and now my legs hurt a bit... Perhaps I was feeling nostalgic? My mind was in a difficult place, if I remember correctly, so that could have something to do with it. Walking has always cleared my head, at least.

In any case, I won't bore you all with the details of my trip because I'd really rather not talk about it, so, how has Hogwarts fared while I was away? Can't believe we lost. Damn. Studying hard, aren't we? If anyone is looking toward working on extra credit or needs help with DADA, my office hours should be posted at my door. I've extended the hours quite a bit to make up for lost time, so feel free to stop by!

[ooc; strikes hackabale to his friends/acquaintances. Except for that Quidditch bit. That's hackable to Gryffindors/Gryffindor teachers only. Also~! For anyone interested, how's about this? The Durandal's Pensieve broke. Getting it fixed took all the time Tobi was home, but he isn't about to admit to that because, well, what was his grandfather doing with a Pensieve, hmm?]

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[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

Professor.

[THAT'S NOT A GOOD SOUND.]

[onlyapparate]

[OH SHIT. CAN YOU SAY, DEJA VU? That tone has him flash-backing to his Hogwarts days, definitely.]

Castiel?

[forgot to mention voice derp]

[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

We must speak. Now.

[CAS IS VOICE BY DEFAULT, NO?]

[onlyapparate]

Oh. [pause.] Yes, you're right.

[Yeah, he hasn't really forgotten about evil!Cas USING HIS DARK PAST AGAINST HIM.]

[NO, HE HAS A SCRIBE.]

[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

My life is none of your concern, Professor. We will keep it this way.

[Referring back to the whole... spilling his guts about the family deal time.]

[And Castiel hasn't forgotten about revealing his own past and how ANGRY HE IS THAT THOBARI KNOWS]

[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

Make sure you rest after traveling like that.

[onlyapparate]

Well, it's not really the trip that tired me. I've walked worse. Things were a little stressful back home, however.

[onlyapparate]

I could say the same to you--! I didn't tell you those things just so that you would have something to hold over my head in ten years!

[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

Well, you should take a few hours to rest at least. Is everything alright?

[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

It was unfair of me. I realize this.

[onlyapparate]

Yes, well... I understand that it wasn't really you speaking at the time. I'm not about to use what he told me to pressure you, either. I understand what it's like, to want to keep your past to yourself.

[numbersnfigures.livejournal.com]

I'm intrigued, how long did it take you to walk to Glasgow?

I hope that everything got straightened out. I've been a bit worried.

[onlyapparate]

It's what I'm doing now, actually. Grading and checking the journal can be done from the comfort of my lounge chair, thank goodness.

It's really nothing. Just a few loose ends that keep appearing. I ran into the aunt of a student. Miharu Rokujou? I don't teach his group, so I'm not sure if you know him. She's a bit of a family friend, so unfortunately she was inviting me to things left and right. Even after the mess at my house was done, she kept me home for several more days... Somehow all that exhausted me more than the walk back.

[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

Just read your journal, I can grade any papers that need to be done.

That sounds a bit annoying... I don't think I've met him. That sounds nice, since you're here most of the year she must miss you. I know that when I go home, it's not like that at all.

[onlyapparate]

Oh, only about three days. Two on my way in, because I was in a bit of a rush. It helps that Hogwarts is already in Scotland. It's one of the reasons why I've never liked taking the Hogwarts Express! Why Granpa forced me to take it when we lived so close is beyond me.

Yes, everything's fine now. Sorry for worrying you.

[numbersnfigures.livejournal.com]

Wow that's not too bad, really. I suppose you slept somewhere at night? What kind of roads did you take?

Isn't it some kind of protocol that all students have to take the Express?

Good. You haven't missed much, honestly. Other than mom sending me a cat.

[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

What was done.

[Cas leaves the statement open.]

[onlyapparate]

But you must be swamped for work, I can't simply leave it all in your hands.

She's the closest thing I have to a relative, I suppose, so it isn't terrible. I only moved back home recently, after finishing my job with the Ministry, so she may simply be enjoying the fact that she has someone to dote on. Miharu is a bit... un-doteable. At least you have someone to go home to?

[genki-ni-yuuki.livejournal.com]

It's not too bad, I'm great at managing. Besides, you'll need to rest up before trip home, unless you plan on apparating.

I think that sounds nice, everyone needs someone to fuss about. No, it's always been just me... and occasionally my parents when they pop by in between work.

[onlyapparate]

I had a tent with me, as well as most of the essentials. Back when I was going through my rebellious phase, I set up some magical trails to guide me home in case I ever felt like running away. It was pretty foolish, but the markers are still there.

Yes, he'd say the same thing. I have to look into that...

Oh, a cat? [Thobari is so a dog person.] That's nice. Have you picked a name?

[onlyapparate]

Yeah... Let's just. Forget about it.

[itscalled-faith.livejournal.com]

It caused you discomfort.

[onlyapparate]

Apparating would be better. I walked mostly to clear my head. And besides, it only took two days. It's not really a trip that is worth planning for.

Yes, I suppose. At least I finally gained a relative after all this time.

[yukimi-mama.livejournal.com]

I was wondering what happened to you.

[onlyapparate]

That's... really only natural. But it wasn't just you. That other me did some things... I'd rather not have known about it, really. So it must be the same for you.