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Govoni · 01-18-2019, 08:26 PM

Running was one of the more freeing exercises, and Aaron sucked in lungfuls of air as he completed his "warm up". It felt like he hadn't had a proper run in ages, even though he'd just come off a summer of intensive U17 training. Weight training, running, and yoga (quite shockingly to him) had been included in the experience. The more you know, right?

...and this obstacle course! Aaron moved closer, getting a better look at the design, absorbed for several moments in how it must flow in the name of this tryout session. There was a huge space for confusion, but he like to believe he and Captain Bell were kindred. Or maybe it was all the training he'd had over the summer, but it made sense to him right away. However, before jumping right in, the Puffer did a few more stretches. His body would thank him later, for sure.

While he took care of those, Aaron tried to act as though he couldn't hear Bel speaking to Maxie and Ronan about their brooms. True story, he'd never owned his own, brand new broom before. All of his had belong to West at one point of another and had been gifts to benchmark his accomplishments of making teams, so he could understand the distrust. He was sure this Professor Adara lady checked out, but she was also new this term, so he couldn't say if she were trustworthy or not, not really knowing her yet. He wanted to take her some honey, but after tryouts were done and the team selected. It would be embarrassing if she thought he was trying to bribe his way onto the team. Or something. Gross.

.... and now to get on his broom and take up his bat. It was like coming home at this point. But later, he did want to speak to their captain about maybe training to be her alternate if anything happened. Not that he had designs on her position, but like she'd just mentioned, stuff happened, and they should have someone prepared. Actually...why wait? "Captain, maybe I could go through the Seeker trails, as well? After my Beater ones, in case you need an alternate this term?" It would be a challenge and would keep him pushing himself harder. So, hopefully Bel would see the upside.

Alright. He was to be hitting bubbles today. BRING IT ON!

Straddling his broom, the Fifth Year took to the skies, bat hand. The familiar weight of it was comforting to some deep-seeded part of him. Made him feel powerful! Fierce!... Things he usually wasn't. But quidditch had a knack for making even the most adorable people into warriors. He was one of those adorable people, in his own opinion. Once stable, he shuffled his bat from hand to hand, rolling his wrists a few times. His whole being was tingling with excited anticipation. He glanced to Derf, and weighed the options between attacking and defending. Both...at different intervals (obviously), but defending seemed most important at the moment. Bludgers on impact hurt and it was half his job to protect the Hufflepuff team!

.... It was also difficult not to get distracted by looking down at his reflection as he flew over the water. Best. Tryout. Session. Ever.

Aaron blinked a few times as he flew near one of the lady!teammates, just as a balloon narrowly missed her. It hit him instead, soaking the bottom part of his trousers and splashing his face. WOW...... the cold water was... bracing! Rolling his shoulders in preparation, he peered around for the culprit; spying a larger quidditch hopeful. Eamon, right? Yeah, Aaron had seen him around the common room... Grinning widely, he took off to oppose him. It often happened in games that the opposition would attack and they'd would need to be quick in defending. So, this exercise (revenge) made the most sense to him. He maneuvered closer to the balloons, bouncing one on his bat for a moment, since these were impervious to bats. That didn't mean he couldn't use it to his advantage!

He waited a beat...and then sent the balloon soaring in Eamon's direction. The only thing missing was the satisfying sound of bat-hitting-metal.

01-18-2019, 08:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
Govoni MO & DMLE Blast-Ended Skrewt Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dragonstone Posts: 15,583 Hogwarts RPG Name: Lyric Bayliss-Black Slytherin Fourth Year x12 x12	**Ash Ketchum, again this got long Zombie Apocalypse Team Leader ★ ★ in a crown of pepperoni and artisan cheese Running was one of the more freeing exercises, and Aaron sucked in lungfuls of air as he completed his "warm up". It felt like he hadn't had a proper run in ages, even though he'd just come off a summer of intensive U17 training. Weight training, running, and yoga (quite shockingly to him) had been included in the experience. The more you know, right? ...and this obstacle course! Aaron moved closer, getting a better look at the design, absorbed for several moments in how it must flow in the name of this tryout session. There was a huge space for confusion, but he like to believe he and Captain Bell were kindred. Or maybe it was all the training he'd had over the summer, but it made sense to him right away. However, before jumping right in, the Puffer did a few more stretches. His body would thank him later, for sure. While he took care of those, Aaron tried to act as though he couldn't hear Bel speaking to Maxie and Ronan** about their brooms. True story, he'd never owned his own, brand new broom before. All of his had belong to West at one point of another and had been gifts to benchmark his accomplishments of making teams, so he could understand the distrust. He was sure this Professor Adara lady checked out, but she was also new this term, so he couldn't say if she were trustworthy or not, not really knowing her yet. He wanted to take her some honey, but after tryouts were done and the team selected. It would be embarrassing if she thought he was trying to bribe his way onto the team. Or something. Gross. .... and now to get on his broom and take up his bat. It was like coming home at this point. But later, he did want to speak to their captain about maybe training to be her alternate if anything happened. Not that he had designs on her position, but like she'd just mentioned, stuff happened, and they should have someone prepared. Actually...why wait? "Captain, maybe I could go through the Seeker trails, as well? After my Beater ones, in case you need an alternate this term?" It would be a challenge and would keep him pushing himself harder. So, hopefully Bel would see the upside. Alright. He was to be hitting bubbles today. BRING IT ON! Straddling his broom, the Fifth Year took to the skies, bat hand. The familiar weight of it was comforting to some deep-seeded part of him. Made him feel powerful! Fierce!... Things he usually wasn't. But quidditch had a knack for making even the most adorable people into warriors. He was one of those adorable people, in his own opinion. Once stable, he shuffled his bat from hand to hand, rolling his wrists a few times. His whole being was tingling with excited anticipation. He glanced to Derf, and weighed the options between attacking and defending. Both...at different intervals (obviously), but defending seemed most important at the moment. Bludgers on impact hurt and it was half his job to protect the Hufflepuff team! .... It was also difficult not to get distracted by looking down at his reflection as he flew over the water. Best. Tryout. Session. Ever. Aaron blinked a few times as he flew near one of the lady!teammates, just as a balloon narrowly missed her. It hit him instead, soaking the bottom part of his trousers and splashing his face. WOW...... the cold water was... bracing! Rolling his shoulders in preparation, he peered around for the culprit; spying a larger quidditch hopeful. Eamon, right? Yeah, Aaron had seen him around the common room... Grinning widely, he took off to oppose him. It often happened in games that the opposition would attack and they'd would need to be quick in defending. So, this exercise (revenge) made the most sense to him. He maneuvered closer to the balloons, bouncing one on his bat for a moment, since these were impervious to bats. That didn't mean he couldn't use it to his advantage! He waited a beat...and then sent the balloon soaring in Eamon's direction. The only thing missing was the satisfying sound of bat-hitting-metal. __________________ We live in cities you'll *never* see onscreen..._______________________________________________ So very pretty, and we sure know how to run things..._______________________________ Livin' in ruins of a *palace, within our dreams...____________ We're on each other's team._____ Last edited by Govoni; 01-18-2019 at 08:32 PM.*