There's a reasonable part of him that doesnt really want to leave the shade of the tree, and truthfully it had nothing to do with vanity and everything to do with pain tolerance. Sun burn is not fun yo.

But as the Professor discussed and demonstrated what they were going to do there was a bit of hope shining through for this Ravenclaw-- even if it means having to face a storm cloud.

At least he wouldnt burn....

He tucked his things into the trunk provided and took hold of his wand. Now how was that again? Clockwise circular motion followed by a quick flick. Vickers practiced the wand movement a few times while he mouthed the spell silently Protego Caelum... Protego Caelum

Oh distraction. "Hello Sir Nick."

He shifted his wand and pointed it towards the sand, moved his wand in a circular clockwise turn and uttered "Protego Caelum"

Stare at the sandy spot. It didnt look like it turned to glass so at least he wouldn't melt anything accidentally with this spell right?

Walks cautiously under the rain cloud. Here goes nothing "Ready!"