No matter how hard he racked his brains, Pao couldn't remember Vindictus giving any instruction as to how you were supposed to actually take off. He looked around furtively, hoping to catch a hint. Spotting an older Ravenclaw poised for action, he decided to watch her in action. She just.. kicked off. That can't possibly be it, can it?

No matter, he decided to give it a try. Better angle my broom handle upwards, just in case. I wouldn't want to go flying straight into anyone on ground level. Logical thoughts completed, it was time for motion! On the count of three. One.. two.. His legs crouched in anticipation. THREE! And he kicked off hard.

"Woah!" the Hufflepuff yelled as his broom shot up into the sky. "Slow down!" When this instruction failed to have any effect, he realized he would need to level out. Slowly tipping his broom handle forward, he sat up straight and came to a stop. In midair.

Pao turned his head and looked around in amazement, heart still pounding from the adrenaline rush. He was floating. In the sky. This. Was. EPIC!

"Wa-hoo!" he let out, happy to feel free as a bird.