"I could imagine so with a devilishly handsome fellow like yourself," she smirked. "Their brains are easy to mold at this age too," she sneered, still looking as sweet as pie. "Lord knows I was convinced at this age myself," she shook her head. "Foolish days are gone though," more for herself than Samir.

"Once we have them," her eyes lit up like it a kid's on Christmas. "Once we have them we're unstoppable. We'll take down the whole damn American Wizarding infrastructure," her voice was a whisper but there was an intense burning in her eyes.

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"Everyone's got things they are not proud of" Samir consoled Gemma, brushing his hand along her arm sympathetically.

His smile widened, as it did every time taking down the 'infrastructure' was mentioned and he let out a groan of longing. It would be a bloodbath, hopefully. He was certainly getting itchy fingers to spill some blood again. "To power" he said simply, raising his beer in a toast to their future

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She honestly didn't know where she would be without Samir some days, though she would never say that aloud. What kind of leader would that make her? She smiled softly and looked up at him.

"To power," she said, a dreamy quality to her voice as she raised her cup and tinked it against his beer. She took a sip and they continued strolling through the party.

She listened for a bit, overhearing snip-its of droll conversation until something caught her ear. Two younger students sipping on mixed drinks were talking about how lame parents weekend was going to be this year.

"Well I'll be damned," she said after walked by them. "Parents weekend sounds like it may need some spicing up. What do you think?"

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Samir sympathised with the kids. He didn't even have parents when it came to parents weekend and it still drove him crazy when he was at school. It was even worse now having to make conversation with them. "Shoot, we'd be doin' everyone a favour!" he said enthusiastically.

"What's goin' on in that head?"

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She smiled smoothly and looked around. "I'm thinking a little something to get everyone's attention," she said brightly. "Perhaps some fireworks to set the tone?" she suggested. When she said fireworks, she didn't exactly mean fireworks but she was sure Samir had been with her long enough to know that by now.

"Think we can cook a little something up by next weekend? Maybe attach it to a car. Don't want to get over zealous and spill the blood of potential allies in the first few days back," she said reasonably.

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Samir wasn't about to say no, no matter how short notice it was. Heck, he'd try and build it in a day if she asked, all she had to do was ask.

He nodded along with her suggestions pensively. "Perhaps stickin' to the blood loss of lesser species first" he agreed, stroking his chin. "I could try and swipe something fancy from the potions stock, or are you lookin' for non-magic? Might be harder to trace back if it aint wizard made."

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"Agreed," she nodded. "A couple muggles a little ways down the road," she said idly.

"Hmm," she squinted her eyes in thought. "Non-magic would be harder to trace," she said thoughtfully. "But I have commandeered a few wands in my time..."

"What would be more reasonable for you pet?" she asked. "I don't wanna work you to the bone for one little spectacle," she grinned.

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"Magic will be much faster to make" Samir thought out loud, grinning like an idiot. All it took was the mention of a plan and he was acting like a kid.

"Working is all I got" he shrugged. "Hell, it'll sure be worth it anyway. I can see it now, darlin'. Fat moms running after their kids, cryin' and wobblin' everywhere" he joked.

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"Mmm," she sighed contentedly, just thinking of the flames.

She getting a little giddy thinking about all the chaos. It made her swell with excitement. Up on her tip toes she gave him a peck on the cheek. "It'll be splendid really. I can't wait to see what you have in store."

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Samir rested his cheek on the top of her head briefly after her affection. It was an odd relatonship to have, a boss and a friend all in one. It was not often they got to be so affectionate. At least not surrounded by her other followers.

"I could charm the flames to be the school colours" he teased her.

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It was nice to finally have a moment without the others. It wasn't exactly the most conventional use of "free time" as it were but still she found herself enjoying his company, considering him more than an ally, a friend.

She snorted at his comment. "Now that would be spectacular. A little school spirit to top it off. A very fitting return to Blue Ridge, don't you think?" she smirked.

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"Only the best for these precious kids" Samir said sweetly, although his eye twitched involuntarily. The first few weeks back were always the hardest with the students. Especially the homesick ones.

"D'ya ever wish you were a kid again?" he asked Gemma curiously.

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She smiled warmly and let out a low laugh. "Of course," she said sweetly. "Our darling future protege only deserve the best."

She thought on it for a moment, quirking her head to the side. "It certainly was easier back then but I was... weak and foolish, I let a silly thing like love get in the way," she said lowly. She had never gone into detail about her past with anyone, she figured it was pointless to rehash things she couldn't change. With Samir though, she knew she could trust him with the vague truths. "I learned my lessons though. Idealists, revolutionaries, radicals... they get nowhere if they refuse to shed blood."

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He smiled kindly and stroked her cheek with real affection. "That's what I like about you. You aint afraid to do what needs to be done. Besides, it's awful pretty that blood gets spilt" he murmured.

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Gemma smiled warmly as his touch and even leaned into his hand a little. She felt like there was a sort of fortitude there, like what they were doing was right and okay because they had each other and a few others who believed, really believed in what they were doing. "And that's why I like you," she said.

Her eyes flashed when he mentioned blood. "You're quite right about that. Never seen a prettier sight than fresh red."

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Just the thought was getting him all riled up. Outwardly still cool and collected, inside his stomach squirmed nicely. Samir's eyes drifted from Gemma's to the student's around them. It would be so easy to take one. A little one, and have some fun. He gave himself a mental slap and sighed. Even now he wasn't sure if he was capable of killing an innocent.

"We could drive into town" Samir suggested, getting entirely distracted from the recon mission. "I've only had two beers. We could go to a bar and find some nice asshole muggle.."

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"Shhh," she hushed him gently. "You're already getting distracted darlin'," she reminded him. "Why don't we made a few more laps around and then we can head into town to... celebrate," she smiled.

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