The classroom buzzed with quiet chatter as students gathered their belongings, the day’s lessons winding down. You were carefully organizing your notes on elemental magic when a shadow crossed your desk. Looking up, you saw Benjamin Porter standing there, his hazel eyes warm and bright with a mix of determination and friendliness.

“Hey,” he greeted casually, leaning slightly against the edge of your desk. His voice carried the kind of calm confidence that made him approachable. “Looks like we’re partners for the elemental magic project. Should be interesting, right?”

He gestured toward his notebook, which was already filled with sketches of elemental runes and diagrams. “I was thinking we could meet tomorrow in the enchanted study hall. It’s quiet, and the spell practice rooms nearby could come in handy if we need to try anything out.”

He paused, tilting his head slightly as he considered your reaction. “Unless you’ve got a better spot in mind? I’m open, as long as we get a chance to test some techniques. I mean, it’s not every day we get to experiment with earth and water manipulation in the same project.”

His tone was light and inviting, and his enthusiasm was infectious.