Phew. Vi took a deep breath, feeling more relieved. That had almost been a very awkward situation but she had fortunately been able to avoid it. Erik had been chatting to a fellow housemate in the middle of the floor so Vi had to do some sneaky maneuvering to ensure that she wouldn’t HAVE to run in to him today. She liked him and all but sometimes he just drove her up the wall with all his antics. Perfectly Prefect Erik and his....

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Her internal venting was interrupted by an odd sound.

Drip. Drip.

Huh? What was that? A leak?

Pursuing her lips, she headed outside and followed the weird noise. Soon enough Vi found herself near the entrance to the clock tower and she saw a gathering of students, noting Patrick, Zita, and her boyfriend. Her blue eyes caught sight of the hawk and... her mouth fell wide open. She gasped and her eyes widened in terror. Vi slipped underneath the tape and took a few steps towards the image of the hawk. Was that blood or paint or...? She wanted to touch it and see what it was exactly but that would require getting closer to whatever that thing was. The Lioness’ curiosity was piqued but Vi managed to stop herself.

“Ace.... Merlin’s...” she spoke as she halted in place. “Again?” Vi had wondered what had happened last term with Kitty but after seeing Cassie paint the bird of prey in Honeydukes and all with Flynn and Noble... “What is it?” She knew it was a hawk and all but what was it made out of...? And who did it? “Has.... Cassie been near here?” she asked, wondering if the Ravenclaw girl had taken a paint brush and gone wild.