Yes...he had seen her. No need to yell, flail or otherwise fall off the bench.

"Immobulus is a good way to gain the advantage, and to keep your opponent from moving too drastically on you. Once you can hit the target with it, the rest of your spells should find home easily."



His attention turned to Henric, his mouth working slowly at the suggestion before any sound came from it. "True enough, but what would be the point of casting on someone who's already bound and subdued."

Just a bit of food for thought.



And there was another one. Burton got a nod as well. "The full body-bind curse is another way to secure a definite advantage. If you manage to hit your target though." If....



Sabel's eyebrow went up at hearing the next suggestion. It wasn't so different from the others, save for the way in which it was worded. The way which personal preference had a play in it. "While it may seem a bit shocking at first, Ms. Penrose, the stunning charm is extremely useful and can save you in a bind."

His eyebrow went up a bit further. "If you are being attacked, your opponent full well deserves the blow that's coming to them. Best to make it efficient and purposeful, of which the stunning charm is both."



His gaze lingered on Penrose for a moment longer before his attention was commanded over to Browne. He nodded once, then twice. "Both good points, Mr. Browne. Of especial note though, is your comment of getting off a good shot. Of which both spells would require such a feat."



"The leg-locker curse is effective at halting the movement of your target." That much was true. Couldn't well say no to that. "But you have to make sure you hit your target first, before it can be effective."

And therein was the issue of their question.



Sabel's attention continued to drift, and snagged on a shoulder-hogger. His eyes narrowed slightly, but not too much because the young girl was formulating an answer. "Providing you can hit your target. But it would seem that sleep deprivation and a comfortable shoulder might work just as well." Cue eyebrow arch of expectation. "If you expect to be comfortable in my class, Ms. Summers, you are going to be sorely disappointed."



Ah and here was a new-old suggestion. Sabel nodded, albeit slowly. "You could, though you'd have to mind your footing in the off-chance your target knows how to use their weight against you." Always something to mind. "That, and you'd have to have good aim to hit them, especially their legs."

Which, was the question they were looking for. How did one get such success with aim?



Smug was usual between Brown and himself as of late. Except for today. Today Brown was greeted with the same serious expression that the rest of the class was greeted with. Today was not a day to be smug.

There wasn't even the hint of a small smile at her explanation, just a solemn nod. "A good an thorough explanation, and a good alternative option to immobilizing your opponent. But as you said, it still leaves the problem of hitting the target."

Therein was the rub.



Sabel's attention diverted to Barrington. The slow nod was back again. "Yes. That is effective in uprooting your opponent without the concern of using weight or position against one another. Still, how can you ensure that you hit your target in the first place?"

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Sabel's gaze skimmed over and briefly lingered on Prince. It certainly looked like the kid was thinking and evaluating, but he wasn't seeing any written verdict from the boy. So, for all he knew, Prince might have simply been given over to a really good daydream. So long as there wasn't any absent drooling coming from him, Sabel could tolerate it. The activity would be lesson enough for a lack of interest or attention.



Head shaking was interesting, even more so when it wasn't followed up with an opinion. Sabel nearly called the young girl out on it, asking exactly what it was she disagreed with, when she started nodding. To Rehman's suggestion. That in itself, was answer enough.



It was hard to tell whether students were thinking or zoning out, especially when eyes were towards a ceiling that was full of snitches. Perhaps there was some grand thought forming, or perhaps there was some miniscule one. Either way, Sabel let Truebridge have his silence. For the moment.



There was more nodding. A great amount of agreement for the general restrictive spells and immobilizing methods. Interesting, very interesting.



Speaking of daydreamers, Sabel was pretty sure he had one on hand, especially when the kid didn't take to fixing the head resting on his shoulder. No. He was just staring at the snitches. Perhaps he should have brought the devices out later? When they would be less of a distraction. Or was it the head-on-shoulder that was the distraction?

If the kid didn't perk up by the time the lesson moved on, Sabel was settled on sending a small zapping spell his way.

At least some of the silent ones were aiming to look busy by moving pen across paper. Whether they were notes, doodles or love letters though, Sabel wasn't sure he really wanted to know.



And then there were those that looked like they just weren't quite with it yet this morning. Perhaps he should instill laps. Or even better, swimming laps. That would wake them up nice and proper.

And there were the beginnings of a different train of thought in Rider. Sabel nodded slowly. "A very good point, Mr. Rider. Much easier to manipulate and hit something that isn't moving, than something that is, and use a domino effect. Sometimes, the environment is our most powerful tool and ally."



Ah this. Sabel nearly waggled his finger at the point, but refrained as it would likely appear he was waggling it at the kid. "A good point Mr. Atreyu. Definitely a good way of limiting space and maneuverability. Just be careful that you don't get caught in your own trap."




This. He liked this. He operated on this. Shacklebolt got a rather strong nod. "A good point. Creating the unexpected can give you a significant upper hand. Be careful though, that you don't create or engineer something which might cost you in the end."

Tables could always be turned.

Well there was a new one! A bit of a different take, but still rather valid. Sabel nodded slightly. "It is definitely a good defensive tactic to bide yourself time. Also much easier to aim at yourself, than your opponent."



Well, this was certainly creative. Perhaps a little unnerving to think of a student creating larger versions of their opponents, still, the point about surface area was valid. He nodded. "Just be careful. You might end up creating a bigger problem than you had started out with."



Ah now they were getting to it. Slowly but surely. "You'd have to be able to read your opponent well, and have a good understanding of their behavior as well as their intentions, while expecting the unexpected. And, impeccable aim and timing. But it is not out of the realm of plausibility."




Almost...they were almost there.

"A good point, Mr. Rehman. Oppugno is a good tracking spell that makes it hard to miss your target, even if it is by use of a creature or object that you are doing your attack."



What was this? A creeping Wojack-Gusey? She may not have gotten a full head nod, but his eyebrow did do a tribute raise to her antics. Where, were you headed Ms Gusey?

And then, she did get a head nod. Because that question...that logic! Sabel nearly grinned through his serious demeanor, but the head nod would have to do for approval this time around. "A very good point. Very good indeed."