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Hogwarts RPG Name: Mercer Branxton Ravenclaw Seventh Year x7 x8
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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie The tiniest of flickers was still very much appreciated, Mercer.
While not nearly as outwardly enthusiastic as her (boy)friend, Mitsuki was still remarkably hanging off every word the Herbology professor shared. A fascinating specimen and for wizarding kind to crossbreed it in order to create its magical counterpart was quite riveting...as were the details of this particular tree. A sap that could stun or was toxic to fish, but not enough so that it was dangerous to human consumption...not unless it was pierced through the skin apparently. She was particularly interested in these decorative sandboxes for pens and decided that she very much would like one for her calligraphy brushes and ink. Where the situation more fitting, she would inquire as to where she might procure one of these sets...or if perhaps Professor DeVries' orchard would be willing to offer materials. The possible dangers were will covered by her peers and the Ravenclaw was too preoccupied with thinking up designs for her ornate sandbox to feel any sort of inclination to speak up.
Mitsuki tuned back in around the time that dragon scales were mentioned and she had to wonder if any of them had been received from the dragon reserve her mother worked on. It seemed very likely as such charitable acts were a hereditary trait and mother was always looking for ways to give back to her alma mater. Immobulus and Diffindo were already spells she was confident in her proficiency with, so the fifth year did not feel it necessary to perform additional practice of them, instead she turned towards Mercer and Desiree with a couple of expectant blinks. She was not one for being presumptuous, but considering they were already grouped closely together it seemed like the simplest and efficient solution. "Two of us should act the roll of exploding fruit while one of us utilizes the dragon scale," she suggested while glancing over at the supplies of water balloons. "It will emulate the risk more effectively to have multiple hands throwing water balloons at one target. I'd like to throw first, if either of you do not mind." Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy No no no no no! Desiree was not happy about this activity! She wasn’t dressed for water activity - her coveralls and hat were designed to keep dirt off her, not water. And getting wet was right up there with getting dirty on the list of things Desiree hated! She was a classic princess, not a mermaid like Ariel or a wayfinder like Moana… or even a tomboy who didn’t mind getting dirty like Merida! Why couldn’t the balloons be full of glitter instead? Or feathers? Or literally anything that wouldn’t mess up her hair and clothes? Even paintballs would be an improvement. At least those created pretty colorful patterns! And why in Merlin’s socks did Professor Devries look so excited about this?! Did he derive some sick pleasure in making his students look horrible?
There had to be some way around this! Maybe she could pretend to be sick… no, everyone would probably see through that. What if she cast Impervius on her hair and clothes as a precaution? She felt more confident in her wandwork than in her reaction time with a dragon scale. Was that cheating? If she could do it nonverbally, no one would ever have to know. She might have to risk it!
For now, she glanced around the area, mentally forming a plan. She was small for her age, so maybe she could hide behind the stools for cover. For once in her life, she wished she could still turn into a wombat. That would make hiding a lot easier! Mitsuki’s voice jerked her out of her thoughts, and she blinked.
She wanted to do what?! Desiree didn’t like the idea of more than one barrage of water balloons coming at her at a time, and thought she’d stand a better chance of outsmarting a younger student - and thus, staying dry. Then again, it would be rude to turn down an offer of partnership. An idea suddenly occurred to her. If she joined this group and went last with the shield, she could study her partners’ throwing styles ahead of time and be prepared. “Okay,” she replied with a nod. “If we’re going with that plan, I’d like to be the other thrower.” Please? Mercer was practically glowing at the very idea of people throwing water balloons at his head, but he was an unusual little duckling. He was out of his seat and looking for one of the dragon shield things before Desiree even finished offering to be the second thrower.
"Yeah... listen, I'm super fast and have all sorts of bob-and-weave skills, so if you just wanna chuck all the balloons at me at once while I run very very fast in your direction, I bet I can block them all. And if I get even a little bit wet, then I'll... buy you both dinner at our next Hogsmeade weekend." Because offering to buy people dinner when it was free every night in the castle was the lamest bet ever.
Mercer hoisted his shield and waved it at the girls. "Okay, I'm ready!"
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