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Lollipop! 
BAI PEEVES, you smelly bully.
Yep. She was brilliant at insults. She eyed the cages nervously, again, not really listening to the professor. Which was probably a mistake, but whatever. She could just ask Cassia again. "OW." Pout. Blue rubbed her side. Jeez Cassia. A tap on the shoulder would've sufficed. But she probably didn't mean to elbow her so hard, so Blue would let it slide this time.
Sitting down on the ground she routed in her bag for her gloves her and wand, tongue poking out in concentration. They were at the bottom of her bag, OKAY?!?! O_O Anyway, when she finally got them she reached towards the cloth and cage. "Niiiiiice fire crab. You're not gonna burn my fingers off today, right?" Hehehe. *panicked laughter*
She gently wrapped her fingers 'round it's middle, cringing, and set it in the bucket though she really just wanted to chuck it in but the professor probably wouldn't like that....
Ahem.
Now.
"AQUAMENTI."
Only a little bit of water shot from the tip of her wand, but it was enough so.. Okay. Just let it soak before proper touching it. Bleugh. After leaving it for a few minutes, she gingerly ran her fingers over it for cracks and what-not but twas PERFECT. Thank MERLIN.
Ugh.
Cassia was now scrubbing absent-mindedly as she watched the students around her doing the same. And Blue hasn't touched the creature yet. Cassia watched closely how was she going to do it. Oh and someone too spoke with the creature. Yay second-year students! Cassia grinned at Blue widely, "
That's fun ,right?" Somehow the snakes found cleaning creatures fun though the eagle didn't seem to be so enjoying it, no? Maybe Cassia could excite her friend? Maybe.
The second-year turned her attention back on the creature in the bucket when it started recoiling. "
Yeah I didn't forget about you." She lied holding it up to her eyes level. "
Don't glare me like that fire-farter," she squinted her eyes at it. They could call them names ,right? Well, no one heard her except for Blue probably. But the Ravenclaw wouldn't tell on her, would she?
Cassia's hands started to her warmer so the girl put the creature back in the bucket thinking that it was a very bad idea lifting it. Its rear should stay covered in water in order not to see how the creature shot fire out of its rear.
The snake now started scrubbing the areas around the jewels ,why? Because that was written on the board. Scrub ..scrub..scrub. though Cassia had to admit that jewels are kinda beautiful. Maybe that's why Professor Newlin liked those creatures and wanted the students to clean them. Wait a minute……what if Newlin was making the students clean those so she could take the jewels. Mhhmm. But Newlin didn't look like the deceiving type. However, Cassia wondered if she plucked a jewel out of the creature's shell. Will anyone notice?
The creature froze between her hands as if reading her thoughts. Cassia fought the urge not to laugh. "
don't worry fire crab I won't do anything till I ask the Professor." Yup she'll ask for a jewel ,you know she cleaned it she deserves one.
After scrubbing the shell and under its rim well. Cassia set the brush aside and glanced at the board. Hmmm….massaging. She reached for the cloth and sank it down in the bucket in order to wet it. But she was in no hurry to start this massaging so she turned to Blue and asked,"
How're you doing there?" The Snake wouldn't mind helping 'cos she was having fun you know.
SPOILER!!: Instructions
Step One:
Fill the bucket up with enough water to make sure the rear of the Fire Crab is completely covered. While letting soak for several minutes, lightly rub the shell with your fingertips to feel for any soft spots or cracks. (Soaking will allow any buildup, caused by its flames, to loosen)
Step Two:
With a soft bristled brush, gently scrub the entire shell using a light, circular motion. Pay special attention to any areas with buildup, mostly around their colored jewels and under the rim of the shell. Be careful not to brush areas covered in scales. They tend to be sensitive.
Step Three:
Gently massage the Fire Crab shell, under body, legs and tail with a soft, wet washcloth. This will loosen most soil. Don't worry if small flakes are released from the shell! This is just normal shedding. Rinse the Fire Crab to remove flakes.
Step Four:
Rinse the Fire Crab thoroughly. Closely inspect the shell for any irregularities, such as softening, excessive flaking, cracks, unusual discharge, or discolorations. Discoloration would occur on the jewels.
Step Five:
While still wet, place the Fire Crab back in the cage and cover with the cage with a dark colored cloth (the ones that covered it earlier). Rinse out supplies.