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Fireheart · 05-23-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Felixir

There was a distinct lack of examples being provided, but that was okay. It may not have been an overt admission of defeat, but Nem was content to treat it as such. Perhaps Varma assumed (correctly) that they would meet everything with an answer or explanation.

Nem hadn't looked away yet, and didn't do so now, but there was a definite shift in their demeanour at the professor's next words. Colder, harder. "I know perfectly well what he was like." Dangerous? Sure, whatever. But unpredictable? They didn't see it. Everything he did made perfect sense when held up against everything he was aiming for. Principles made people predictable, it was just a case of paying attention to what a person wanted and what they were willing and unwilling to do to get it. Then again... well, no point getting into that. At any rate, it was fairly amusing, exactly who Varma was trying to warn about the unpredictable people of the world. "I was under his thumb for almost two years. It's a little late to start talking about not getting hurt."

Whatever they had been planning to ask, Nem suddenly seemed to think better of it. They relaxed, and all at once their edges seemed to soften. "I've changed my mind." Nem got to their feet, one hand going into their pocket, expression serenely unreadable. "I think I'd prefer to be on my own after all. Sorry for wasting your time, professor."

The change in the Slytherin's demeanor did not go unnoticed. Shreya didn't know the full extent of Nem's relationship with Lucien Rosier, but judging by their visible reaction to her comment, it had been much more complicated than she presumed. Their response struck something in Shreya. She couldn't quite place what it was—pity, regret, possibly even empathy. Her eyes softened as she nodded slightly in response, trying to convey the smallest bit of understanding.

"Oh?" she replied at their apparent change of heart. Shreya stood up as well, trying to swallow the irritation that crept up on her. She had felt like this before when working on a new potion and nearly reaching a breakthrough, only to have it dissolve—or worse, blow up in her face. All this, just for them to leave? But what did they want to ask? The curiosity would nag her repeatedly. Although she also knew that any sign of frustration or anger could push the Slytherin away even further, which was certainly not her goal. "Okay. But just so you know, it wasn't a waste of my time," she said earnestly. And she really meant it.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

"PoTIONS!" he semi interrupted, which answered her pseudo inquiry there. But it was also good to know about the spellwork. Problem then being that he did not feel he had enough of a foundation with any of his spellwork professors yet...so he would have to play those cards carefully. "Yes. That one, professor. I was wondering if maybe...you could teach me some basics and...uh...we could practice on something that I already know the make up of. Or mostly know the make up. The ingredients." Any cookbook or house elf could tell him how to make bread. "There shouldn't be any surprises so it will be good practice to make sure I'm doing everything right."

Yes, perfect build up to the reveal of an innocent loaf of bread.

One of the main reasons that Shreya refrained from teaching forensic potioneering to the younger students was because it elicited a little too much curiosity. She didn't want them getting into things they weren't ready for, nor did she want them using it for deceitful purposes. But students who sought out special help? She would be a bit more forthcoming with information then. But only with school-appropriate spells and methods. Nothing too dangerous or complex. "Alright. May I ask why you're interested in it?"

She made her way over to one of the cupboards, pulling out a small cauldron. Then, she grabbed a vial containing a blue liquid. It was interesting that Atlas decided to ask about this topic now. He would certainly be getting a preview of one of her lessons planned for later in the term. "One of the best—and easiest—tools is Scarpin's Revelaspell. It's technically a charm, but it's an important one for potioneer to know. Have you ever heard of it?" She emptied the vial into the cauldron and swirled her wand over top to give it a stir.

05-23-2021, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fireheart DMT & DMLE Firecrab Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naboo Posts: 774 Hogwarts RPG Name: Avalon Sinclair Graduated	Quote: Originally Posted by Felixir There was a distinct lack of examples being provided, but that was okay. It may not have been an overt admission of defeat, but Nem was content to treat it as such. Perhaps Varma assumed (correctly) that they would meet everything with an answer or explanation. Nem hadn't looked away yet, and didn't do so now, but there was a definite shift in their demeanour at the professor's next words. Colder, harder. "I know perfectly well what he was like." Dangerous? Sure, whatever. But unpredictable? They didn't see it. Everything he did made perfect sense when held up against everything he was aiming for. Principles made people predictable, it was just a case of paying attention to what a person wanted and what they were willing and unwilling to do to get it. Then again... well, no point getting into that. At any rate, it was fairly amusing, exactly who Varma was trying to warn about the unpredictable people of the world. "I was under his thumb for almost two years. It's a little late to start talking about not getting hurt." Whatever they had been planning to ask, Nem suddenly seemed to think better of it. They relaxed, and all at once their edges seemed to soften. "I've changed my mind." Nem got to their feet, one hand going into their pocket, expression serenely unreadable. "I think I'd prefer to be on my own after all. Sorry for wasting your time, professor." The change in the Slytherin's demeanor did not go unnoticed. Shreya didn't know the full extent of Nem's relationship with Lucien Rosier, but judging by their visible reaction to her comment, it had been much more complicated than she presumed. Their response struck something in Shreya. She couldn't quite place what it was—pity, regret, possibly even empathy. Her eyes softened as she nodded slightly in response, trying to convey the smallest bit of understanding. "Oh?" she replied at their apparent change of heart. Shreya stood up as well, trying to swallow the irritation that crept up on her. She had felt like this before when working on a new potion and nearly reaching a breakthrough, only to have it dissolve—or worse, blow up in her face. All this, just for them to leave? But what did they want to ask? The curiosity would nag her repeatedly. Although she also knew that any sign of frustration or anger could push the Slytherin away even further, which was certainly not her goal. "Okay. But just so you know, it wasn't a waste of my time," she said earnestly. And she really meant it. Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie "PoTIONS!" he semi interrupted, which answered her pseudo inquiry there. But it was also good to know about the spellwork. Problem then being that he did not feel he had enough of a foundation with any of his spellwork professors yet...so he would have to play those cards carefully. "Yes. That one, professor. I was wondering if maybe...you could teach me some basics and...uh...we could practice on something that I already know the make up of. Or mostly know the make up. The ingredients." Any cookbook or house elf could tell him how to make bread. "There shouldn't be any surprises so it will be good practice to make sure I'm doing everything right." Yes, perfect build up to the reveal of an innocent loaf of bread. One of the main reasons that Shreya refrained from teaching forensic potioneering to the younger students was because it elicited a little too much curiosity. She didn't want them getting into things they weren't ready for, nor did she want them using it for deceitful purposes. But students who sought out special help? She would be a bit more forthcoming with information then. But only with school-appropriate spells and methods. Nothing too dangerous or complex. "Alright. May I ask why you're interested in it?" She made her way over to one of the cupboards, pulling out a small cauldron. Then, she grabbed a vial containing a blue liquid. It was interesting that Atlas decided to ask about this topic now. He would certainly be getting a preview of one of her lessons planned for later in the term. "One of the best—and easiest—tools is Scarpin's Revelaspell. It's technically a charm, but it's an important one for potioneer to know. Have you ever heard of it?" She emptied the vial into the cauldron and swirled her wand over top to give it a stir.