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Felixir · 09-19-2021, 02:26 AM

Well, moment of truth, he supposed. Kamran was reasonably confident this approach would bear more fruit than just telling them the technique and sending them on their way, but the proof of the pudding was in the eating. At the very least, he was hopeful this would be a solid first step. After waiting a moment near the ground, he flew up after the students and began circling the Training Area, trying to get an idea of every student's progress, watching each for at least a few moments.

Adara-Stark was out there making it look effortless, though Kamran wasn't too surprised by this; by now he knew the boy had plenty of flying experience. Perhaps he'd pick out one of the more advanced purple lights, and give chase to that instead.

Then there was Nam, Evan, still a little wobbly on the take-off, but powering through all the same. Every faith, every faith. Maybe he'd need to work up to the point he could follow one of the lights close and fast enough to be led on a loop at all, but that was just a matter of time.

Another student he had faith in? Well... all of them, pretty much. All the ones willing to get into the air and try. Like Nichols. Kamran thought about calling out some encouragement to the girl, but opted not to, in case he threw her or any of the others off. But she could do this. She could.

As could Connolly - speaking of, he'd made a mental note to double check the Slytherin was all good after that little broom-to-face meeting. The girl seemed to be fine enough to fly, however, as evidenced by the fact she completed the move. Slow enough that Kamran was sure he'd winced ever so slightly when she was upside down, half convinced she'd fall, but he needn't have worried.

Nam, Lisa... had Kamran just a touch concerned. Just a tad. A little more quiet and subdued than he was used to, which then translated to what he could only describe as solemn and silent determination as she flew after the lights. From a flying perspective, she was doing brilliantly, had come along in leaps and bounds, but otherwise... Kamran would trust that her friends and siblings were on that, and he himself would step in if there seemed to be a serious problem, or if it affected her flying, made her reckless.

... Speaking of. Actually, no, you know what, that wasn't fair. Or... maybe it was. Regardless, Flamsteed seemed to have bitten off a little more than he could chew. Still, it was a learning curve, and he definitely couldn't fault the the kids for pushing themselves. Really, the main problem here seemed to be a touch of overzealousness in steering. Shame that wasn't quite the kind of flip Kamran had asked for. "Fly it off, Mr Flamsteed," he called after the Gryffindor plummeting towards the net. "Keep trying." He didn't even tell him to try for the green light instead this time - and only in part because his attention was quickly pulled elsewhere.

But, see, Kamran wouldn't hover over these kids... other than in the very literal flying sense. He trusted the students to pick themselves up and dust themselves off without him fussing, unless there were signs of mortal agony or the like. Or if he was flagged down, that also.

But, that little tumble had affected another student, and Kamran was now focused on Blaze. She'd been doing reasonably well so far, starting to get there... before being clipped, and... yeesh. Kamran might have waited to see if she could get herself out of it, but then she was shrieking and there had been a lot of spinning already, so instead he accelerated her way. "Level out, Miss Blaze. Level your broom out." He raised his voice only so that he could be heard over any more shrieking, or rushing of air in her ears; no hint of panic. If that failed and she couldn't get her bearings, he'd slow the broom himself, but first, to see if she could do it. And... and hope nobody else collided with her before he could get close.

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Felixir Forum Manager Book Club Mod Alley Proprietor Banshee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posts: 50,173 Hogwarts RPG Name: Charlie Upstead Gryffindor Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Aurelio Kaiser Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Alexei Petrov Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Yves Flamel Slytherin Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Achilles Zacharias Ravenclaw Third Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Ezekiel Ransom-Kruus Ollivanders x12 x12	Lovely™ \| Captain Hurted \| Ariana's Bane \| Resident Antagonist \| Unparalleled Delight Well, moment of truth, he supposed. Kamran was reasonably confident this approach would bear more fruit than just telling them the technique and sending them on their way, but the proof of the pudding was in the eating. At the very least, he was hopeful this would be a solid first step. After waiting a moment near the ground, he flew up after the students and began circling the Training Area, trying to get an idea of every student's progress, watching each for at least a few moments. Adara-Stark was out there making it look effortless, though Kamran wasn't too surprised by this; by now he knew the boy had plenty of flying experience. Perhaps he'd pick out one of the more advanced purple lights, and give chase to that instead. Then there was Nam, Evan, still a little wobbly on the take-off, but powering through all the same. Every faith, every faith. Maybe he'd need to work up to the point he could follow one of the lights close and fast enough to be led on a loop at all, but that was just a matter of time. Another student he had faith in? Well... all of them, pretty much. All the ones willing to get into the air and try. Like Nichols. Kamran thought about calling out some encouragement to the girl, but opted not to, in case he threw her or any of the others off. But she could do this. She could. As could Connolly - speaking of, he'd made a mental note to double check the Slytherin was all good after that little broom-to-face meeting. The girl seemed to be fine enough to fly, however, as evidenced by the fact she completed the move. Slow enough that Kamran was sure he'd winced ever so slightly when she was upside down, half convinced she'd fall, but he needn't have worried. Nam, Lisa... had Kamran just a touch concerned. Just a tad. A little more quiet and subdued than he was used to, which then translated to what he could only describe as solemn and silent determination as she flew after the lights. From a flying perspective, she was doing brilliantly, had come along in leaps and bounds, but otherwise... Kamran would trust that her friends and siblings were on that, and he himself would step in if there seemed to be a serious problem, or if it affected her flying, made her reckless. ... Speaking of. Actually, no, you know what, that wasn't fair. Or... maybe it was. Regardless, Flamsteed seemed to have bitten off a little more than he could chew. Still, it was a learning curve, and he definitely couldn't fault the the kids for pushing themselves. Really, the main problem here seemed to be a touch of overzealousness in steering. Shame that wasn't quite the kind of flip Kamran had asked for. "Fly it off, Mr Flamsteed," he called after the Gryffindor plummeting towards the net. "Keep trying." He didn't even tell him to try for the green light instead this time - and only in part because his attention was quickly pulled elsewhere. But, see, Kamran wouldn't hover over these kids... other than in the very literal flying sense. He trusted the students to pick themselves up and dust themselves off without him fussing, unless there were signs of mortal agony or the like. Or if he was flagged down, that also. But, that little tumble had affected another student, and Kamran was now focused on Blaze. She'd been doing reasonably well so far, starting to get there... before being clipped, and... yeesh. Kamran might have waited to see if she could get herself out of it, but then she was shrieking and there had been a lot of spinning already, so instead he accelerated her way. "Level out, Miss Blaze. Level your broom out." He raised his voice only so that he could be heard over any more shrieking, or rushing of air in her ears; no hint of panic. If that failed and she couldn't get her bearings, he'd slow the broom himself, but first, to see if she could do it. And... and hope nobody else collided with her before he could get close. OOC: I'm really enjoying reading these posts ^_^ About 24 hours, give or take, before we move on to the main activity. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Chocolate!