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ArianaBlack · 06-20-2021, 03:57 AM

SPOILER!!: Ash

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Originally Posted by astrocat

But it was true. Ash really didn't know how to do anything but fight. The fighting might be subtle, or not. It might be losing battles to win the war, or refusing to lose at all. It might be secret fighting. It might be out in the open. It could be verbal or physical. It could be internal, with Ash fighting herself. She could even fight using preplanned tactics. But there was never a point where she wasn't fighting. Ash vs. Cambridge. Ash vs. Rosier. Ash vs. Healer Poppy. Ash vs. the government. Ash vs. Atlas. Ash vs. her remaining friends. Ash vs. herself. Ash vs. the universe. Ash didn't know what it was like to feel satisfied or peaceful. She always wanted more. The war being 'over' was not enough for her to calm herself. And besides, what did 'over' really mean? People celebrated at the 'end' of all the wars about blood status. But the wars couldn't have ended if there were several of them on the same subject. That didn't even make sense. In Ash's opinion, it was all just a never ending struggle, where she won ground and lost it as she went along. Like climbing a really steep hill. Like that one guy in the underworld who had to push a rock up a hill and it kept slipping.

Ok, it was true that Ash DID know how to do more than fight. A better way to phrase it would have been that she did not know how to stop fighting, and she wasn't sure she even wanted to.

Ash didn't think she was very brave. It was just... when you were trapped between a tall cliff and an evil BBEG, there was only one way to go that gave you a chance of survival. And Ash didn't fight for herself because she wasn't scared, she fought for herself because the alternatives were worse. She was just surviving. But hey, at least Schmoe could appreciate that 'bravery'. Lots of people... they didn't understand how she only had one option.

"I don't really see any other options, other than continuing on." She shrugged. What would it mean to NOT try to make it? There were 14 million possibilities for her life path, and only one ended well. But that was a chance, wasn't it? And it worked out fine in that movie.

Navigating conversation wasn't one of Schmoe's strong suits. He wasn't very good with these things. Parties were the worst. He did enjoy office visits and time with his students, but er. It was still a daunting task for the extreme introvert he was. "Is there, er, how can I best support you in this, Ms. Fox?"

Because ultimately, that's what Schmoe wanted to do. That was his job as a professor, after all.

SPOILER!!: Mamie

It didn't matter how big or how loud Ms. Turov's knock was because Finneas Schmoe was not inside his office. Actually, he was making his way towards his office just now, with a letter in hand and a decision that was still cause for deliberation.

Seeing Ms. Turov, Finneas quickly recovered from his stress-riddled posture to a more welcoming stance. "Er, hullo!" He chirped, stepping up behind her. "Are you, er, h-here to see me?" Or did she like admiring doors? Because he was not one to judge. Whoever did the staining of this one, did a right good job of it. Might good door, it was! But er, if she did want to have a chat... then that was alright too!

06-20-2021, 03:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
ArianaBlack Assistant Forum Manager Quibbler & Newbie Mod Ashwinder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: #6e5f57 \|#ff5470 Posts: 13,710 Hogwarts RPG Name: Alfie Adair Hufflepuff Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Laini Gracae-Ryans Slytherin Second Year x10 x1	doesn't proofread tweets \| #wrongaboutcereal \| #siriusly? \| emo to the extremo SPOILER!!: Ash Quote: Originally Posted by astrocat But it was true. Ash really didn't know how to do anything but fight. The fighting might be subtle, or not. It might be losing battles to win the war, or refusing to lose at all. It might be secret fighting. It might be out in the open. It could be verbal or physical. It could be internal, with Ash fighting herself. She could even fight using preplanned tactics. But there was never a point where she wasn't fighting. Ash vs. Cambridge. Ash vs. Rosier. Ash vs. Healer Poppy. Ash vs. the government. Ash vs. Atlas. Ash vs. her remaining friends. Ash vs. herself. Ash vs. the universe. Ash didn't know what it was like to feel satisfied or peaceful. She always wanted more. The war being 'over' was not enough for her to calm herself. And besides, what did 'over' really mean? People celebrated at the 'end' of all the wars about blood status. But the wars couldn't have ended if there were several of them on the same subject. That didn't even make sense. In Ash's opinion, it was all just a never ending struggle, where she won ground and lost it as she went along. Like climbing a really steep hill. Like that one guy in the underworld who had to push a rock up a hill and it kept slipping. Ok, it was true that Ash DID know how to do more than fight. A better way to phrase it would have been that she did not know how to stop fighting, and she wasn't sure she even wanted to. Ash didn't think she was very brave. It was just... when you were trapped between a tall cliff and an evil BBEG, there was only one way to go that gave you a chance of survival. And Ash didn't fight for herself because she wasn't scared, she fought for herself because the alternatives were worse. She was just surviving. But hey, at least Schmoe could appreciate that 'bravery'. Lots of people... they didn't understand how she only had one option. "I don't really see any other options, other than continuing on." She shrugged. What would it mean to NOT try to make it? There were 14 million possibilities for her life path, and only one ended well. But that was a chance, wasn't it? And it worked out fine in that movie. Navigating conversation wasn't one of Schmoe's strong suits. He wasn't very good with these things. Parties were the worst. He did enjoy office visits and time with his students, but er. It was still a daunting task for the extreme introvert he was. "Is there, er, how can I best support you in this, Ms. Fox?" Because ultimately, that's what Schmoe wanted to do. That was his job as a professor, after all. SPOILER!!: Mamie Quote: Originally Posted by Waddles First day back from the holiday break, Margaret made her way straight to Schmoe's office, rucksack strapped to her back. It had taken some convincing on her mother's part, but she'd managed to obtain a gift for the Muggle Studies professor. It wasn't much, but...it was the thought that counted. At least, that's what she'd been told. After just a quick peek in the "technology" lounge, she quickly stationed herself in front of the office door and gave it a big loud knock. It didn't matter how big or how loud Ms. Turov's knock was because Finneas Schmoe was not inside his office. Actually, he was making his way towards his office just now, with a letter in hand and a decision that was still cause for deliberation. Seeing Ms. Turov, Finneas quickly recovered from his stress-riddled posture to a more welcoming stance. "Er, hullo!" He chirped, stepping up behind her. "Are you, er, h-here to see me?" Or did she like admiring doors? Because he was not one to judge. Whoever did the staining of this one, did a right good job of it. Might good door, it was! But er, if she did want to have a chat... then that was alright too! __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Lemon!