Editing Verona Hayward (section)

=== Arc 1: Lost for Words ===
Verona, alongside Avery and Lucy, is brought into the world of the Practice in order to investigate the murder of the [[Carmine Beast]].  

The trio meet with the sum of Kennet's Others in the woods for their Awakening Ritual. The Others of Kennet pledge them safety, cooperation, and power. Verona, Lucy, and Avery then exchange offerings with the Others and complete the Awakening.  Each of the girls introduces herself to the spirits with an animal mask and a personal item; Verona claims the Cat and the Scissors. 

Following their Awakening, the Kennet Trio is taken to the former Beast's den by Edith, Matthew, and Charles. Edith takes the time to teach the fundamental of runes and diagrams. Verona takes to the technical side of practice quicker than the others. 

The trio begin interviewing the Others of Kennet, and recieve additional gifts and lessons from each, with one exception. The Hungry Choir stands out as an Other with the means to kill the Carmine Beast. The trio prepare to meet the Choir on the night of its next ritual, and Verona leans into the Practice to escape her awful and mundane home life. Verona confides in Miss that she wants to leave humanity behind and become an Other. 

The next moon arrives and the trio intrudes of the Choir's ritual to gather more information, putting many of their new tricks into practice for the first time. Verona interviews one of the participants while Avery and Lucy attempt to assist with the challenge.