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feeheeheeny · 01-15-2018, 04:03 PM

Text Cut: Zoryn, Flyin'

Throwing Slytherin a curve ball? Hah. It made him chuckle, her retort, and all he could think of was his cousin, Katy Toussaint, and the other Slytherins he had only recently sat with at the feast - Julie Bellaire, in particular. He wasn't certain that he loved the idea of beating them at Quidditch, if he was given the opportunity, considering it might make them feel bad. Hashtag Callum problems.

Text Cut: EMMA DAKEST

"Emma!" Hearing his name had made him light up like a Christmas tree, and he had opened his arms anticipating hugs from the first year before she even reached him. There was also the instinct to pick her up or crouch down to help her onto his back for a piggy back ride, but he had enough self-awareness of where they were that Emma might not think that was the coolest thing. Instead, he gave her hair a gentle ruffle after their hug and beamed at her excitement.

...But it faltered, when he considered the thought of Emma possibly not making the team. If he made it and she didn't, he would feel awful. Absolutely rotten. Emma would probably spring back to life without missing a beat, just excited to cheer on her house and housemates, but the thought that Emma and others at this tryout were not going to have a spot on the team was deflating.

And then, he thought, why couldn't there be more than four reserves? If people wanted to play, they should get the chance to, right? Even if it split them into junior varsity and varsity Quidditch teams, that would be better for those wanting to play than just not being able to play at all, wouldn't it? How were the ones who didn't make the team supposed to improve their skills enough to have a chance at it the next year, if they didn't get some real experience?

Text Cut: Zoryn, Flyin'

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Okay, Zoryn was definitely feeling all sorts of excited? Anxious? Anxcited? Yes, precisely that. Her internal feelings aside, she was definitely portraying a TOTALLY unfazed exterior. She let her serious game face fall, as she took a couple of steps in order to center herself amongst the crowd of Gryffindors that had eagerly gathered ‘round. “YooooOOOooooOOOOoo, welcome to Gryffindor Quidditch Tryouts! If you’re in the wrong place you should probably leave now," There weren't any of those right? "I promise we’ll only laugh at you a little,” that was a joke and people should laugh at it, okay? ANYWAYS, they were trying out for the best team, did they know? “If you don’t know me, you should make sure you never make that mistake ever again ‘cause I’m Zoryn Spinnet and I’m your Captain this term.” Though that wasn’t the main reason why they should commit the name to memory… One day when she became famous they’d all understand; in the meantime, however, that was much too long of a subject to explain. They were here for one reason and one reason only: Quidditch.

“We’re gonna crush Slytherin….. And the other teams and win the ENTIRE Quidditch Cup this year, so we need to have the most AWESOME, cohesive team EVER. Basically you’re here to show me what you’ve got today, so don’t be shy.” Did they understand that? It was important… especially the beating Slytherin part. She took a look around to make sure that heads were bobbing, before she continued. "I'm looking for 1 keeper, 1 beater, 3 chasers, 1 seeker, and 3 reserves. I'll be taking notes on my clipboard the entiiiiiiiiire time," they knew she was gonna be watching them, yeah? Yeah. Okay cool.

“I’ve got a some stations set up to test your skills, but first we’re gonna start off with some warm ups. If you didn’t stretch before you got here... first off, shame on you... but you’re lucky ‘cause I’ll start us off in some stretches. So spread out and make sure you've got room to move around,” They were SOOOO lucky that Zoryn was being so merciful. Mhm. She was soooooo nice.

“RIGHT ELBOW BEHIND THE HEAD,” she called out, angling her arm behind her head and pushing on her right elbow with her left hand. She counted out ten sounds before calling a “SWITCH,” indicating that everyone should switch to their left elbow behind their head. She followed this same procedure for various other stretches in order to loosen their arms, wrists, legs, ankles, back, y’know… and ~all that jazz~ before letting people stretch some more as they needed. "FYI: Coming around to mark down your top choice position," so they needed to tell her that.

OOC Note: Hihi again ~~~ look at all of you *___* y’all are incredible !! We’re starting with some STRETCHING, feel free to make them up. This is meant to be chiilllllllllll.

Here’s more info as promised:
1. To try out you have to post in here AND fill out this survey at some point (y’all have approx 2 weeks for this)
2. I’m going to be posting at a consistent pace (to help move things along), but you can ALWAYS play catch up as long as this thread remains open
3. I know it feels super structured right now with my posts coming in and moving along like a lesson, but once warm ups are over and they get into the real ACTIVITY it won't be like this anymore so please bare with me

As always, hmu with any questions you have and I'll post again in AT LEAST 24 hours. (probably more).

He was only torn from his worried thoughts by Zoryn, and it was only then that he acknowledged the rest of the tryout squad had arrived. A few people he made eye contact with and smiled in greeting, but his attention was quickly back to the captain.

Her opening monologue was... humorous, although he wasn't sure if it was intended that way; he chuckled lightly, assuming it was safe to just laugh a little, and he followed her first instructions: right elbow behind his head. The stretch felt good, the tightness that stretched down the back of his arm was familiar and welcomed, and he shook his arm out a little as they switched to stretching out the other arm.

It was already Callum's turn to share which position he favored, as he was standing up front close to Zoryn, and he cleared his throat, offering her a shrug when she came to him. "Wherever you need me, Cap." It was true: he didn't have a top choice. He felt comfortable when he had considered playing each of the four positions, and none of them scared him. He assumed someone much tinier would have made for a better Seeker, but if Zoryn thought his flying skills were on par for him to embark on that adventure, he would do it.

If she had a suggestion of a position for him, though, he was open and receptive to hearing her piece. Where did she want to see him first?

01-15-2018, 04:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
feeheeheeny Mod Babysitter Dwarf Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: #8000FF Posts: 35,306 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amelia "Mia" Adair Slytherin Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Leigh Upstead Hufflepuff Fifth Year x11	SORRY SORRY SORRY!! Playing catch-up; ZORYN PLS ADVISE. be curious, not judgmental Text Cut: Zoryn, Flyin' [QUOTE=ArianaBlack;12299994]Zoryn was starting to feel somewhat tense, which was strange. Is this what........... feeling??? Nervous??? Was??? Like??? Hello?????? If yes, then Zoryn didn't like it and she wanted a redo. But unfortunately that wouldn't be possible, as she could already see someone approaching. Rats! "Hi Callum," Zoryn recognized the quiet, older kid from her house (well, obviously) and dude, he was SOOOO tall. She appreciated his words though because obviously he was trying to be funny, and they did make her smile. "Might be a good strategy, we could throw Slytherin a good curve ball!" Of course, she wasn't being serious either. There was no way Zoryn Spinnet would allow Gryfifndor to go into a match against Slytherin with only two players. They were the team to beat this term (and not just cause of her personal biases--or maybe only because of them, ahem). Throwing Slytherin a curve ball? Hah. It made him chuckle, her retort, and all he could think of was his cousin, Katy Toussaint, and the other Slytherins he had only recently sat with at the feast - Julie Bellaire, in particular. He wasn't certain that he loved the idea of beating them at Quidditch, if he was given the opportunity, considering it might make them feel bad. Hashtag Callum problems. Text Cut: EMMA DAKEST Quote: Originally Posted by PatInTheHat Today was going to be THE BEST DAY EVER so far at Hogwarts because it was TRYOUTS DAY, and Emma was READY. She had already told EVERYONE ( literally, everyone she came across) that she was going to be on her house team and she was SO pumped to actually make that happen. Tryouts started much sooner than she thought because she had wanted to speak with the captain first about her AND Abey being seekers on the team, but that was oooooookay. Maybe she would see them and their awesomeness, and just KNOW that they BOTH had to be seekers. It was a perfect plan to Emma since they shared a broom anyway so couldn't possibly be on the field at once anyway. Speaking of brooms.... she had a school one. It was soooooo BORING and not at all like Abey's really cool custom broom, but she couldn't go without so the much less cooler broom was across her shoulders with both hands draped over it as she skipped to the field. And their CAPTAIN was there! She was so cool. Probably the coolest girl in their house because she got to be CAPTAIN of the QUIDDITCH TEAM. That was goals. She must have been super awesome at quidditch and was on one of those international kid teams. And her broom was probably a custom made one too. SIGH. Emma would ask her later when she mentioned that her and Abey should both be on the team. "Hi, Callum!" The coolest BOY in the whole school ever and her most favorite besides her OWN brothers. She was positively beaming when she reached his side, and had to look up just to see him properly (after she made HUGS happen) as he towered over her not yet 5' lithe figure. THEY were also going to be on the team together and it was gonna make his last year the best ever. *"Isn't this the coolest thing ever???? I'm so excited. Hi, Captain!!"* Emma gave the BIGGEST smile and wave to the coolest girl ever. Did she see that she was READY??? She was so ready. "Emma!" Hearing his name had made him light up like a Christmas tree, and he had opened his arms anticipating hugs from the first year before she even reached him. There was also the instinct to pick her up or crouch down to help her onto his back for a piggy back ride, but he had enough self-awareness of where they were that Emma might not think that was the coolest thing. Instead, he gave her hair a gentle ruffle after their hug and beamed at her excitement. ...But it faltered, when he considered the thought of Emma possibly not making the team. If he made it and she didn't, he would feel awful. Absolutely rotten. Emma would probably spring back to life without missing a beat, just excited to cheer on her house and housemates, but the thought that Emma and others at this tryout were not going to have a spot on the team was deflating. And then, he thought, why couldn't there be more than four reserves? If people wanted to play, they should get the chance to, right? Even if it split them into junior varsity and varsity Quidditch teams, that would be better for those wanting to play than just not being able to play at all, wouldn't it? How were the ones who didn't make the team supposed to improve their skills enough to have a chance at it the next year, if they didn't get some real experience? Text Cut: Zoryn, Flyin' Quote: Originally Posted by ArianaBlack Okay, Zoryn was definitely feeling all sorts of excited? Anxious? Anxcited? Yes, precisely that. Her internal feelings aside, she was definitely portraying a TOTALLY unfazed exterior. She let her serious game face fall, as she took a couple of steps in order to center herself amongst the crowd of Gryffindors that had eagerly gathered ‘round. “YooooOOOooooOOOOoo, welcome to Gryffindor Quidditch Tryouts! If you’re in the wrong place you should probably leave now," There weren't any of those right? "I promise we’ll only laugh at you a little,” that was a joke and people should laugh at it, okay? ANYWAYS, they were trying out for the best team, did they know? “If you don’t know me, you should make sure you never make that mistake ever again ‘cause I’m Zoryn Spinnet and I’m your Captain this term.” Though that wasn’t the main reason why they should commit the name to memory… One day when she became famous they’d all understand; in the meantime, however, that was much too long of a subject to explain. They were here for one reason and one reason only: Quidditch. “We’re gonna crush Slytherin….. And the other teams and win the ENTIRE Quidditch Cup this year, so we need to have the most AWESOME, cohesive team EVER. Basically you’re here to show me what you’ve got today, so don’t be shy.” Did they understand that? It was important… especially the beating Slytherin part. She took a look around to make sure that heads were bobbing, before she continued. *"I'm looking for 1 keeper, 1 beater, 3 chasers, 1 seeker, and 3 reserves. I'll be taking notes on my clipboard the entiiiiiiiiire* time," they knew she was gonna be watching them, yeah? Yeah. Okay cool. “I’ve got a some stations set up to test your skills, but first we’re gonna start off with some warm ups. If you didn’t stretch before you got here... first off, shame on you... but you’re lucky ‘cause I’ll start us off in some stretches. So spread out and make sure you've got room to move around,” They were SOOOO lucky that Zoryn was being so merciful. Mhm. She was soooooo nice. “RIGHT ELBOW BEHIND THE HEAD,” she called out, angling her arm behind her head and pushing on her right elbow with her left hand. She counted out ten sounds before calling a “SWITCH,” indicating that everyone should switch to their left elbow behind their head. She followed this same procedure for various other stretches in order to loosen their arms, wrists, legs, ankles, back, y’know… and ~all that jazz~ before letting people stretch some more as they needed. "FYI: Coming around to mark down your top choice position," so they needed to tell her that. OOC Note:** Hihi again ~~~ look at all of you ___ y’all are incredible !! We’re starting with some STRETCHING, feel free to make them up. This is meant to be chiilllllllllll. Here’s more info as promised: 1. To try out you have to post in here AND fill out this survey at some point (y’all have approx 2 weeks for this) 2. I’m going to be posting at a consistent pace (to help move things along), but you can ALWAYS play catch up as long as this thread remains open 3. I know it feels super structured right now with my posts coming in and moving along like a lesson, but once warm ups are over and they get into the real ACTIVITY it won't be like this anymore so please bare with me As always, hmu with any questions you have and I'll post again in AT LEAST 24 hours. (probably more). He was only torn from his worried thoughts by Zoryn, and it was only then that he acknowledged the rest of the tryout squad had arrived. A few people he made eye contact with and smiled in greeting, but his attention was quickly back to the captain. Her opening monologue was... humorous, although he wasn't sure if it was intended that way; he chuckled lightly, assuming it was safe to just laugh a little, and he followed her first instructions: right elbow behind his head. The stretch felt good, the tightness that stretched down the back of his arm was familiar and welcomed, and he shook his arm out a little as they switched to stretching out the other arm. It was already Callum's turn to share which position he favored, as he was standing up front close to Zoryn, and he cleared his throat, offering her a shrug when she came to him. "Wherever you need me, Cap." It was true: he didn't have a top choice. He felt comfortable when he had considered playing each of the four positions, and none of them scared him. He assumed someone much tinier would have made for a better Seeker, but if Zoryn thought his flying skills were on par for him to embark on that adventure, he would do it. If she had a suggestion of a position for him, though, he was open and receptive to hearing her piece. Where did she want to see him first? __________________