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TeafortheSoul · 05-20-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Kay looked up from her notebook to notice a seemingly mystified Bel. By the looks of it, it was the combination table that had her that way but surely if the Hufflepuff needed any clarification with something she would ask.

Derf's entrance did not go without notice though he was among those that offered no greeting. At least he had offered to demonstrate to Bel how to properly use the combination.

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Once the door was shut after Kaysha had determined there were no stragglers on the corridor, she returned to face the class. She stood beside the whiteboard and indicated to the chart stuck there. "There are many modes of transportation that Muggles use as means to get by every day. These methods cover air, water and land. It would be impossible to cover in detail each of these methods so I have narrowed it down to one that is very common and which even witches and wizards would use once the time is right. But before we get into that, let me ask you about your personal experience using any muggle mode of transportation. Which is the best in your opinion? Which is not? Did you have a scare using one? Any tips for your peers? Even if you’ve had no experience as yet, which would you recommend?''

These were basic questions but they allowed her to gauge just how much knowledge they all had about the topic. It also allowed for everyone's participation since there were no right answers.

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We'll continue in 24-25 hours.

Bel figured out how to actually sit in the desk thing and grinned at Derf, but getting comfy was a whole other thing. Luckily though, the lesson was beginning and the topic at hand, once the professor spoke up, was RIGHT up her alley. FINALLY! This was WAY BETTER than sewing by the way! Her hand shot up.

"Professor, I ride dirtbikes, you know, motocross and freestyle motocross? So I definitely think they're best. I've brought some of my mates out to the tracks to try it too," Derf and Tayo for instance, "Its so much fun, but it can be dangerous if you aren't sensible about it and if you don't take proper precautions. We also have a ute for hauling my bikes to and from the tracks too." Bel said, completely unawares that 99.99 percent of the class wouldn't have a single earthly clue what a ute was, given it was an Antipodean term. "I've been racing since I was a toddler, and jumping and tricking on my bikes since I was about six, but its always supervised, and we wear protective gear -helmet, gloves, boots, chestplate, goggles, that sort of thing- and also there's limits on things like the physical size of the bike and the power of the motor depending on what level you're riding at, your physical strength, and your experience. I've had a few injuries but nothing serious, though I've seen some pretty spectacular and serious wipe-outs, usually when people were showboating and not being safe." The Australian girl said, addressing the whole having a scare thing, and talking a mile a minute out of sheer passion for the topic.

"My tips for anyone who is interested in it, is to get some one-on-one coaching its good fun and it helps a lot with confidence, which is really important when you're handling a motorbike of any kind." And a couple other people were talking about motorbikes too, which Bel was excitedly listening to and nodding along with, especially when Emmalyn mentioned about flying, but she was pretty sure they were all talking about road bikes, which was a different thing entirely.

She was still having trouble with the desk and chair combo, by the way, alternatively scooting right to the edge of the chair to lean forward on the desk surface, and back in the chair properly but not being comfortable with the desk alignment as she talked. Honestly? She'd be WAY more comfy on a dirtbike, probably surprising nobody.

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TeafortheSoul Formerly: Tegz Demiguise Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 24,246 Hogwarts RPG Name: ??? Ravenclaw Hogwarts RPG Name: Ronnie Thurkell Gryffindor Seventh Year x12 x12	lives in a hobbit hole \|\| Ern and Touz's Nuzzle \|\| roflysst \|\| looking at a seed packet Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Kay looked up from her notebook to notice a seemingly mystified Bel. By the looks of it, it was the combination table that had her that way but surely if the Hufflepuff needed any clarification with something she would ask. Derf's entrance did not go without notice though he was among those that offered no greeting. At least he had offered to demonstrate to Bel how to properly use the combination. *** * * * * * * Once the door was shut after Kaysha had determined there were no stragglers on the corridor, she returned to face the class. She stood beside the whiteboard and indicated to the chart stuck there. "There are many modes of transportation that Muggles use as means to get by every day. These methods cover air, water and land. It would be impossible to cover in detail each of these methods so I have narrowed it down to one that is very common and which even witches and wizards would use once the time is right. But before we get into that, let me ask you about your personal experience using any muggle mode of transportation. Which is the best in your opinion? Which is not? Did you have a scare using one? Any tips for your peers? Even if you’ve had no experience as yet, which would you recommend?'' These were basic questions but they allowed her to gauge just how much knowledge they all had about the topic. It also allowed for everyone's participation since there were no right answers. OOC: Thanks for posting, guys! Now that we've officially started, keep in mind if any latecomers want to announce their arrival We'll continue in 24-25 hours. Bel figured out how to actually sit in the desk thing and grinned at Derf, but getting comfy was a whole other thing. Luckily though, the lesson was beginning and the topic at hand, once the professor spoke up, was RIGHT up her alley. FINALLY! This was WAY BETTER than sewing by the way! Her hand shot up. "Professor, I ride dirtbikes, you know, motocross and freestyle motocross? So I definitely think they're best. I've brought some of my mates out to the tracks to try it too," Derf and Tayo for instance, "Its so much fun, but it can be dangerous if you aren't sensible about it and if you don't take proper precautions. We also have a ute for hauling my bikes to and from the tracks too."** Bel said, completely unawares that 99.99 percent of the class wouldn't have a single earthly clue what a ute was, given it was an Antipodean term. "I've been racing since I was a toddler, and jumping and tricking on my bikes since I was about six, but its always supervised, and we wear protective gear -helmet, gloves, boots, chestplate, goggles, that sort of thing- and also there's limits on things like the physical size of the bike and the power of the motor depending on what level you're riding at, your physical strength, and your experience. I've had a few injuries but nothing serious, though I've seen some pretty spectacular and serious wipe-outs, usually when people were showboating and not being safe." The Australian girl said, addressing the whole having a scare thing, and talking a mile a minute out of sheer passion for the topic. "My tips for anyone who is interested in it, is to get some one-on-one coaching its good fun and it helps a lot with confidence, which is really important when you're handling a motorbike of any kind." And a couple other people were talking about motorbikes too, which Bel was excitedly listening to and nodding along with, especially when Emmalyn mentioned about flying, but she was pretty sure they were all talking about road bikes, which was a different thing entirely. She was still having trouble with the desk and chair combo, by the way, alternatively scooting right to the edge of the chair to lean forward on the desk surface, and back in the chair properly but not being comfortable with the desk alignment as she talked. Honestly? She'd be WAY more comfy on a dirtbike, probably surprising nobody. __________________ love is like a letter wrote :: and life is like an envelope be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you