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Tazenhani · 07-31-2015, 05:40 AM

The sight was grizzly, to say the very least. At least there was no retching, or gut spewing. It would have slowed them down. Still, he had to compliment the company's stomachs as the unicorn crept by their sight. His own did a toss-up turn. The smell that was permeating around them, didn't help.

And as the webs thickened, so did the calm inside his mind. That eerie, simplicity of knowing what had to be done. What costs couldn't be afforded. And, perhaps more disturbingly, what costs could be. But more than that, as he crept up to Leo's side, despite the loud exclamation, was the sight of the hostages, with no spiders. Why would they have left so many alive, and none to guard? Not that he was complaining but....

There was little time to consider the ramifications. Students were rushing out, helping those who's webs already looked a little worse for wear, as did the captives themselves. But alive. At least they were alive.

"Don't play favorites." He snapped, upon hearing a few of the students immediately deciding for themselves, rather than discussing, who would go get who. And why was no one interested in Truebri---oh there it was.

Something rubbed him the wrong way as he moved into the clearing, to stand beside Cosgrach. His expression mirrored the Potion's masters. The itching knowledge that they might not be alive if they continued to be so transparent. He turned slowly, eyeing the trees and the webs and the floor of the forest. "Something...isn't right...."

It was then that he noticed the additions to the team. A web falling apart at unseen hands with a faint glimmer that told of something off, and, perhaps more importantly, Beverely Wayne had at some point or another, shown up. Hadn't Cece retained all the snakes back at Hogwarts? And while they could use the extra set of hands, had he the concentration to turn angry as a tomato, he would have. While the bravery was admirable, Cece would most undoubtedly skin whichever snake decided to drop, and whichever Professor was on guard as well. More than that, however, it was the simple fact of orders being disobeyed and broken. Orders were important in times like this. Even if the recipient didn't understand or agree.

He grit his teeth, and flicked a 'finite' spell at the disillusioned member of their party. It would do them no good to get caught out, separated from the group or have someone hex the unknown party because they were jumpy. "Can't help you, if we can't see you, mate."

As for the Slytherin kids... he'd deal with that issue later.

In the end, there was little time or point in making a comment. No sooner had Puck opted to offer the suggestion of a perimeter, than the tickling feeling grew into a reality. A hairy, eight-legged nightmare reality. The spiders were back and, as if on impulse, or perhaps very much because of impulse, spells were going off. And then there was the shopkeeper fainting. The one with chocolate wands.

Oh what a blessed lesson this would be that chocolate did not help against fainting, no matter how dire the circumstances. Would certainly put an end to the classroom discussions of otherwise. But there was no opportunity for speeches. Sabel moved over to the fallen woman swiftly and, while desperately wishing a fire spell wouldn't be a horrible idea here, squatted down and hefted her unceremoniously over one shoulder. A few chocolate wands may have fallen out of her pockets. Perhaps they would be a sweet treat for the spiders should they get out. At any rate, it made Maisie a few grams lighter to carry.

"Form up!" Was everyone out of the webs? He turned, eyeing the closing circle of legs and webs with concern. "Watch your backs and your aim!"

And, beyond that, there was little else for it. Even as the stunning spell left his wand, he couldn't help but wonder as to why the hostages were still alive. Why had the spiders even taken hostages in the first place?

07-31-2015, 05:40 AM	#89 (permalink)
Tazenhani DMLE & DoM Doxy Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6,150 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amur Neverwinter Fourth Year	Catching up :) ~ Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs become Lions ~ The sight was grizzly, to say the very least. At least there was no retching, or gut spewing. It would have slowed them down. Still, he had to compliment the company's stomachs as the unicorn crept by their sight. His own did a toss-up turn. The smell that was permeating around them, didn't help. And as the webs thickened, so did the calm inside his mind. That eerie, simplicity of knowing what had to be done. What costs couldn't be afforded. And, perhaps more disturbingly, what costs could be. But more than that, as he crept up to Leo's side, despite the loud exclamation, was the sight of the hostages, with no spiders. Why would they have left so many alive, and none to guard? Not that he was complaining but.... There was little time to consider the ramifications. Students were rushing out, helping those who's webs already looked a little worse for wear, as did the captives themselves. But alive. At least they were alive. "Don't play favorites." He snapped, upon hearing a few of the students immediately deciding for themselves, rather than discussing, who would go get who. And why was no one interested in Truebri---oh there it was. Something rubbed him the wrong way as he moved into the clearing, to stand beside Cosgrach. His expression mirrored the Potion's masters. The itching knowledge that they might not be alive if they continued to be so transparent. He turned slowly, eyeing the trees and the webs and the floor of the forest. "Something...isn't right...." It was then that he noticed the additions to the team. A web falling apart at unseen hands with a faint glimmer that told of something off, and, perhaps more importantly, Beverely Wayne had at some point or another, shown up. Hadn't Cece retained all the snakes back at Hogwarts? And while they could use the extra set of hands, had he the concentration to turn angry as a tomato, he would have. While the bravery was admirable, Cece would most undoubtedly skin whichever snake decided to drop, and whichever Professor was on guard as well. More than that, however, it was the simple fact of orders being disobeyed and broken. Orders were important in times like this. Even if the recipient didn't understand or agree. He grit his teeth, and flicked a 'finite' spell at the disillusioned member of their party. It would do them no good to get caught out, separated from the group or have someone hex the unknown party because they were jumpy. "Can't help you, if we can't see you, mate." As for the Slytherin kids... he'd deal with that issue later. In the end, there was little time or point in making a comment. No sooner had Puck opted to offer the suggestion of a perimeter, than the tickling feeling grew into a reality. A hairy, eight-legged nightmare reality. The spiders were back and, as if on impulse, or perhaps very much because of impulse, spells were going off. And then there was the shopkeeper fainting. The one with chocolate wands. Oh what a blessed lesson this would be that chocolate did not help against fainting, no matter how dire the circumstances. Would certainly put an end to the classroom discussions of otherwise. But there was no opportunity for speeches. Sabel moved over to the fallen woman swiftly and, while desperately wishing a fire spell wouldn't be a horrible idea here, squatted down and hefted her unceremoniously over one shoulder. A few chocolate wands may have fallen out of her pockets. Perhaps they would be a sweet treat for the spiders should they get out. At any rate, it made Maisie a few grams lighter to carry. "Form up!" Was everyone out of the webs? He turned, eyeing the closing circle of legs and webs with concern. "Watch your backs and your aim!" And, beyond that, there was little else for it. Even as the stunning spell left his wand, he couldn't help but wonder as to why the hostages were still alive. Why had the spiders even taken hostages in the first place? __________________ I've got a fire for a heart._________________________________________________ I'm not scared of the dark._________________________________________ _______________________________________You've never seen it look so easy. Last edited by Tazenhani; 07-31-2015 at 06:10 AM. Reason: realized something that needed changing