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iBeJenn · 09-09-2021, 01:27 PM

Maya would not have ordinarily chosen the open clearing. There was nothing around to use to protect themselves against flesh-eating spiders. But if Evan wanted to go down this path, who was she to say no? As long as everything was a simulation and no one was actually going to get eaten, a challenge was welcomed. The third year glanced over in Lisa's direction, making sure there was a good number of people joining her before looking back at Evan with a slight nod and smile. ~~He would make better spider bait than Lisa~~.

And she felt instantly better about the decision when the seventh year, Phoebe, joined them. The older student probably knew what she was talking about... being older and all. Maya's confidence in the Gryffindor did waver slightly at the mention of bubbles. "I think the bubbles might irritate the acromantulas... but the explosion sounds like a good idea," Maya said. Besides, it would be much easier to deal with a small group of spiders as opposed to an entire lair of it. That was assuming that some of them went off to investigate the explosion. She nodded as the other girl who had joined them, Valentina, asked if the smaller ones were dangerous.

They were spiders with a taste for human flesh. Maya would say it was safe to assume that they were all dangerous and extremely deadly. Ollie got a small smile from Maya when she joined the group, as did Daniel who Maya recognized as Lisa's friend.

Evan brought up a great point regarding snakes. "But would the snake we summon be large enough? We'd probably have to use the engorgement charm on it for it to even scare them. Then we'd have to worry about dealing with a snake too..." Unless they accidentally exploded the snake when they used the charm to make it bigger... or countered with the snake vanishing charm quickly enough before it bit someone. The idea of using the disillusionment charm on themselves from Daniel was a good idea. "If we disillusion ourselves... we also won't be able to see each other, right?" She frowned. She was unsure if the acromantulas had a sense of smell though she knew that spiders ordinarily did not enjoy the scent of peppermint. Would that help?

Oh they had gained another in their ranks! When the other Gryffindor, Remy, joined them, Maya gave her a slight nod. And STARED at her when she mentioned live bait. "I don't think we should use anyone as live bait." Simulation or not, that was dangerous and would take one very brave and possibly reckless student to take her up on that.

Maya was not a big fan of them splitting up either - there was safety in numbers. So far her favorite idea had been to use an explosion. ~~Or to explode a basilisk looking snake in front of the acromantulas so they knew that these Hogwarts students meant business.~~ "Maybe before we get to the lair, we could cause an explosion a bit away from us, then send some snakes into the lair to scare the acromantulas in there. Then any that are unaffected by both, we can go on the offensive and use the spell the professor told us?"

09-09-2021, 01:27 PM	#104 (permalink)
iBeJenn Hinkypunk Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 12,495 Hogwarts RPG Name: Regina Circe Cho Slytherin Third Year x12 x2	#TeamOpenClearing Maya would not have ordinarily chosen the open clearing. There was nothing around to use to protect themselves against flesh-eating spiders. But if Evan wanted to go down this path, who was she to say no? As long as everything was a simulation and no one was actually going to get eaten, a challenge was welcomed. The third year glanced over in Lisa's direction, making sure there was a good number of people joining her before looking back at Evan with a slight nod and smile. ~~He would make better spider bait than Lisa~~. And she felt instantly better about the decision when the seventh year, Phoebe, joined them. The older student probably knew what she was talking about... being older and all. Maya's confidence in the Gryffindor did waver slightly at the mention of bubbles. "I think the bubbles might irritate the acromantulas... but the explosion sounds like a good idea," Maya said. Besides, it would be much easier to deal with a small group of spiders as opposed to an entire lair of it. That was assuming that some of them went off to investigate the explosion. She nodded as the other girl who had joined them, Valentina, asked if the smaller ones were dangerous. They were spiders with a taste for human flesh. Maya would say it was safe to assume that they were all dangerous and extremely deadly. Ollie got a small smile from Maya when she joined the group, as did Daniel who Maya recognized as Lisa's friend. Evan brought up a great point regarding snakes. "But would the snake we summon be large enough? We'd probably have to use the engorgement charm on it for it to even scare them. Then we'd have to worry about dealing with a snake too..." Unless they accidentally exploded the snake when they used the charm to make it bigger... or countered with the snake vanishing charm quickly enough before it bit someone. The idea of using the disillusionment charm on themselves from Daniel was a good idea. "If we disillusion ourselves... we also won't be able to see each other, right?" She frowned. She was unsure if the acromantulas had a sense of smell though she knew that spiders ordinarily did not enjoy the scent of peppermint. Would that help? Oh they had gained another in their ranks! When the other Gryffindor, Remy, joined them, Maya gave her a slight nod. And STARED at her when she mentioned live bait. "I don't think we should use anyone as live bait." Simulation or not, that was dangerous and would take one very brave and possibly reckless student to take her up on that. Maya was not a big fan of them splitting up either - there was safety in numbers. So far her favorite idea had been to use an explosion. ~~Or to explode a basilisk looking snake in front of the acromantulas so they knew that these Hogwarts students meant business.~~ "Maybe before we get to the lair, we could cause an explosion a bit away from us, then send some snakes into the lair to scare the acromantulas in there. Then any that are unaffected by both, we can go on the offensive and use the spell the professor told us?" __________________ though we're strangers 'til now, we're choosing a *path* between the s t a r s________________._____________ ♡ ♡_______________________.__________________________ ____i'll leave my .l o v e. between the stars... Last edited by iBeJenn; 09-09-2021 at 01:31 PM. Reason: oops just saw we have a Remy XD