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Devani Micha Marie

Devi sipped her coffee quietly as the conference room filled up. One by one the other attendees entered the spacious room.
“Morning…” A boy said as he entered and sat down. Devi nodded to him with a slight nod to show she acknowledged his greeting. She wasn’t much for words.

A few moments of silence later, another patient entered with a “Good morning you two”. Once again Devi nodded then proceeded to look out the window. It was yet another beautiful day…that she would be spending inside with all of these other broken people. She gave a sardonic smile and shook her head at that thought.

“Hey” a boy said as he entered. Devi didn’t look up this time, knowing he wouldn’t notice if she didn’t say good morning…no one seemed to notice her…which was exactly the way she liked it….though she would be lying of she said she didn’t long for some human contact at one point or another.

Another girl entered but Devi barely realize it as she fell into a day dream…an alternate reality she seemed to be able to retreat to when she needed. Her mind wondered from one thing to the next. From her past, to her present, to all the shitty things she had to deal with in the past few years.

“Alright, rehabilitates …Today is the first day of the new year…the first day for you to prove you are rehabilitated….are you ready?” The Governess’s voice broke through Devi’s thoughts. About to answer the required answer of, ‘Yes Governess’ when another boy entered.

'It seems I'm a little late, I'm sorry about that' he said, followed by a friendly smile. 'I have missed anything, have I?' he asked. The governess frowned but shook her head. Devi grinned. Guess there was always a rebel in each group…and this one was fascinating. She examined the boy for a moment before looking back to the governess.

“Okay, now, I know some of you know each other all ready but I would like to do a formal meet and greet. First we are going to go around the circle and say our names, our species and one of your Hobbies. Then after that we will pair up and spend a few minutes getting to know each other. You will have to switch partners so don’t get too comfortable….We will start with you” The governess said pointing at the late comer.

"Governess, its hardly fair to give him the honor of introducing himself first now is it?" Devi said before she could stop herself, sarcasm dripping from every word.

"Well then, as the most tenured person here...you start us off." The governess sneered.

"My name is Devani Micha Marie, I am a Djinn...and my hobby is ripping out human hearts and eating them" Devi said with a evil grin.

"Devani, you will take this seriously, or you will spend the night in solitary confinement." The Headmaster of the building barked as he entered the room.

Devani's smile dropped instantly as she sat down.

"Governess come with me" He said.

"Looks like we will be switching the schedule. Partner up and learn about each other. I'll be back in a moment" she said as she exited the room. Devani sighed and waited to be the last one standing.