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Felixir · 02-22-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

As a former Ravenclaw, River found it very easy to help and teach his peers whenever they get lost and confused with the lesson. The man thought that what he will be doing next wasn’t a far cry from what he have been doing since he was a child. But before he could say anything to the young Gryffindor, he made a mental note about Abraham’s condition, and decided to review his medical records before calling it a day.

River gave the boy a reassuring pat on his small shoulder, coupled with a sincere smile. “You’re most welcome, young one.” The Healer re-adjusted his gloves, as fished out the remaining tentacles from Abey’s jar. “This tentacle is pretty soft, so it’s best to wring it gently and slowly.” He started by showing the tentacle to the boy. “Hold it at both ends, and slowly twist it to get the essence out.” He continued by demonstrating it, and let the liquid drip into the vial. “Now that it’s shriveled,” he said showing the wrinkly tentacle, “We put it aside, instead of vanishing it. This can be used as fertilizer for plants.” He finished by tossing it in a bowl for collection later on. “Why don’t you give it a try?” River moved on by fishing out another tentacle for Abey and offered it to him.

This time, Abey was not nearly as stressed out as before, because now he was less worried that he would fall behind and not be able to catch up, because HELP was HERE. Hellooooooo.

He watched the Healer closely, trying to make a mental note of exactly how everything was being done. Gently and slowly, riiiiiiiight. Well, THAT was certainly not how Abey had attempted things earlier. He had been a little too heavy-handed, which was funny actually because he didn't have heavy hands at all on account of his hands were all little because so was he.

"Okay," Abey said with a firm nod, when it was his turn to try. Carefully - caaaaaaaarefully - he took the tentacle from the Healer Man and made sure to hold it by each end. With some difficulty, he did that twisty squeezy thing the Healer had tried, before adjusting his grip, and wringing it out a little more effectively.

Hey! This wasn't so bad actually! Abey kept a CLOSE EYE on what he was doing too even though actually his mind was wanting to wander and watch everyone else for a moment. He HAD to keep looking to make sure he was collecting all the stuff he was squeezing out, otherwise what was the point?

After a few moments, Abey was left with a rather sad and droopy looking tentacle, which he thought must have been all squeezed out now. He probably COULD have tried some more but then he might damage it and then what would have been the point of being so gentle in the first place? See? He could be smart.

... Sometimes.

After dropping it into the bowl with the other one, Abey glanced up at the Healer, not quite confident, but no longer completely uncertain. "Like that?"

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Felixir Banshee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posts: 50,228 Hogwarts RPG Name: Charlie Upstead Gryffindor Seventh Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Aurelio Kaiser Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Alexei Petrov Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Typhon Prince Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Achilles Zacharias Ravenclaw Fifth Year x12 x12	Lovely™ \| Captain Hurted \| Ariana's Bane \| Resident Antagonist \| Unparalleled Delight Quote: Originally Posted by Stefan As a former Ravenclaw, River found it very easy to help and teach his peers whenever they get lost and confused with the lesson. The man thought that what he will be doing next wasn’t a far cry from what he have been doing since he was a child. But before he could say anything to the young Gryffindor, he made a mental note about Abraham’s condition, and decided to review his medical records before calling it a day. River gave the boy a reassuring pat on his small shoulder, coupled with a sincere smile. “You’re most welcome, young one.” The Healer re-adjusted his gloves, as fished out the remaining tentacles from Abey’s jar. “This tentacle is pretty soft, so it’s best to wring it gently and slowly.” He started by showing the tentacle to the boy. “Hold it at both ends, and slowly twist it to get the essence out.” He continued by demonstrating it, and let the liquid drip into the vial. “Now that it’s shriveled,” he said showing the wrinkly tentacle, “We put it aside, instead of vanishing it. This can be used as fertilizer for plants.” He finished by tossing it in a bowl for collection later on. “Why don’t you give it a try?” River moved on by fishing out another tentacle for Abey and offered it to him. This time, Abey was not nearly as stressed out as before, because now he was less worried that he would fall behind and not be able to catch up, because HELP was HERE. Hellooooooo. He watched the Healer closely, trying to make a mental note of exactly how everything was being done. Gently and slowly, riiiiiiiight. Well, THAT was certainly not how Abey had attempted things earlier. He had been a little too heavy-handed, which was funny actually because he didn't have heavy hands at all on account of his hands were all little because so was he. "Okay," Abey said with a firm nod, when it was his turn to try. Carefully - caaaaaaaarefully - he took the tentacle from the Healer Man and made sure to hold it by each end. With some difficulty, he did that twisty squeezy thing the Healer had tried, before adjusting his grip, and wringing it out a little more effectively. Hey! This wasn't so bad actually! Abey kept a CLOSE EYE on what he was doing too even though actually his mind was wanting to wander and watch everyone else for a moment. He HAD to keep looking to make sure he was collecting all the stuff he was squeezing out, otherwise what was the point? After a few moments, Abey was left with a rather sad and droopy looking tentacle, which he thought must have been all squeezed out now. He probably COULD have tried some more but then he might damage it and then what would have been the point of being so gentle in the first place? See? He could be smart. ... Sometimes. After dropping it into the bowl with the other one, Abey glanced up at the Healer, not quite confident, but no longer completely uncertain. "Like that?" __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Chocolate!