Helping Out (Naomi)

After classes but before dinner, Martin was almost always found in one of three places. In the air on his broom, in the library, or in the study area. Since he'd done his flying practice earlier and had the books he needed for assignments, he had chosen the study area tonight. His assignments were already done for the next two days so he was working ahead, and even had a book on charms open that seemed interesting but may not even be taught in upper year classes as they weren't overly important or necessary. Really, they were just interesting, both from a theory and what the odd charms could accomplish. There was this one that said if used properly it could switch out electrons and protons to change the polarity of an atom. Hardly practical, and not many uses...but so cool.

Looking around after finishing the paragraph on the charm he noticed a short girl with dark hair and a Slytherin crest who seemed to be struggling with some school work. Deciding he could be nice, he walked over. "Would you like some help?" he asked kindly, keeping his voice quiet as people were working all around. Some in groups quietly talking, others individually.

Martin was a little miffed at her reaction to his offer of help, and he just shrugged. "I'm sorry, you looked frustrated and I thought it was related to the material. If you have it covered than of course I'll leave you be." he said, giving her a slight dip of the head before going back and picking up in his own stuff where he'd left off. Whether or not she actually wanted his help, he thought she could have been more polite in how she told him off about it. They were mostly teenagers here, though...and one thing he learned was teenagers were a prickly bunch. Books weren't moody or emotional, they said what they said and always stayed the same.

It took a few minutes for his brain to completely focus again on his work, but soon his thoughts about helping the girl drifted away and were replaced with the odd charm and his assignments for future classes once again. Learning new things, or experimenting on existing things in some cases were what he lived for. He was a geek, and not at all ashamed about acting like one where others could see him or try and make fun of him because of it.