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Test a Flying Carpet! http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psc0ce48e6.jpg Banner by Lissy Longbottom Due to the ban on flying carpets, not many witches and wizards can say they've been lucky enough to try a flying carpet. Well, now is your chance! These magic carpets have been charmed to fly no more than 10 feet off the ground and have been confined to a small area that is about a quarter of the size of a standard Quidditch pitch. Please wait your turn, and step on up and enjoy the fun! |
free for anyone Chance to try a flying carpet? Who the hell would say no to that? Unless they were dull and had no idea of fun, bahaha... In Deacon's mind that was. There was likely to be some limit set on how high and where they could fly, given on how they're banned. So there he was casually strolling through the vendors when he came across this little set up. Was he first? Heck yeah he was, now he just needed to wait and wait.... any moment now. |
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And it seemed he had found himself his very first tester. Excellent. This brave man, Achilles assumed, wanted to test his luck, and he seemed well fit enough for it. He strolled up to the man standing nearby, and with an award winning smile said, "Hello! Hello! Can I help you with anything today, sir? Care to chance yourself with the thrill that magic carpets provide you with?" If Achilles were that man he would have wasted no time in saying YES! |
Bhuvana did not mean to find herself here, in a flying carpet simulation arena. She surveyed the rows with a bit of a sour expression on her face - not that she was against flying carpets, but because there was no way she was going on any of those. She stood near a vender, arms crossed, and waiting. She could watch. |
Before he went to try any of the food, which he was DEFINITELY wanting to do, Willy wanted to try the flying carpets. He wasn't a huge fan of flying, but he had been on a dragon and a broom before. Why not try another form of transportation? He wandered over to the area where they were testing carpets and got in line behind a grumpy-looking lady. ??? Did she not like carpet? Maybe she was more of a hardwood person... har har har... |
Bhuvana noticed the man behind her and the look she was getting from him. Keeping her arms crossed tightly, she stepped out from in front of him, then gestured for him to walk forward. "'m not in line," she said, slightly grumbly. She was most certainly NOT and WOULD NOT unless there was absolutely no risk involved. It was funny that she was fine with getting into duels (only with non-law abiding citizens, of course) but not at all fine with getting on a flying carpet. Maybe because it was entirely impractical in this setting. HMPH. |
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But, he nodded and stepped forward anyway, giving the lady a smile and a nod. "Thanks." Paaaaaaaaaaause.... "So... you're not a fan of flying carpets, I take it?? Bad experience with one?" |
OH YAY! People were MINGLING! They were exploring! HER GUESTS WERE HERE HAVING A GOOD TIME! Gabi couldn't stop smiling. She was so proud of her team and their hard work - but of course, she was mostly proud of herself. This event was her BABY. And everything seemed to be going just fine! "Come on guys, don't be shy!" Gabi said to the crowd that had gathered around the carpets. People weren't really...getting ON the carpets yet. They knew that would just start working if they got on them, right? Maybe she should have made a sign with instructions... |
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Pssh, the man was totally trying to be professional. He didn't need to ask Deacon if he wanted to, he was all gaame. But he was a nice guy, so he would play along. The incoming crowd needed an example after all. Yeah, I'd like to get on one of these beauties." Nudging his head at the beautiful carpets. He didn't need to have a drop of taste to know the work was remarkable. "Now how high can I go on these?" Cause obviously the sky wasn't just the limit here. |
Bhuvana and William! Deacon!(separate TLs to Deacon) Excellent! Fantastic! Achilles saw two newcomers arrive to his station and he was positively happy about that. More people to lure into the fun of magic carpets. Because they were fun in every single way. And they just needed to know so. What was that, though? Did his ears deceive him? That lady was not in line? This was the perfect opportunity for her to try out the carpets in a safe and controlled environment, and relish in it as much as he could. Well, Achilles would just have to make that lady test it out. He walked to the two newcomers, waited a few seconds, hoping he wasn't interrupting their conversation, then said, "Not in line? But m'am, have you ever ridden a flying carpet? This is a rare chance. I advise you take it as much as you can. Nothing will happen to you at all, I promise. It seems daunting at first, I know. But just imagine that wind flowing past you, the rush, the feeling. " Oh yeah, Achilles was trying to sweeten up his talk as much as he could. "Give it a try. 'Sides if it doesn't work out you could tell your friends that at the very least you've ridden a flying carpet. And what have they done to amount to a thrill like that?" It may be a controlled environment but still his words were all true. He then turned to the man, and, even giving the coordinator, who was a few feet away, a salute, said "Sir, why don't you grab a carpet yourself? Give it a run." He had nothing to lose. Achilles would just be supervising the activity. SPOILER!!: Deacon Yes! Wonderful. First test rider coming right up. Achilles smiled at the man, excused himself for a few, went back to his station and grabbed himself a carpet and soon returned to the man. "This shall work with you just fine, sir." And he carefully held out the carpet to him. Ah, the inevitable question was, of course, what were the limits to flying this. Achilles nodded then simply said "No more than ten feet, unfortunately. We don't want any catastrophes to happen here. Just don't swerve too quickly or abruptly or else we may be in some trouble. Stick to that and you should do well." Go on, give it a try! |
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She nodded back at the man, who at least had the decency to thank her. But then he questioned her decision. She bristled slightly, eyeing him to make sure that he wasn't making fun of her. After a solid minute of semi-dangerous glaring, she deemed it okay to answer. "I prefer to not risk my life in something as inconsequential as trying out a flying carpet. And no, not personally, but I'm sure someone has gotten injured. And I don't want someone to be me." She finished in her posh potpourri of British and Bengali accents. She switched which arm was crossed over which. And someone was trying to make her leave her safety of being on the ground. "No, no thank you. I'll just watch." |
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Wasn't going to tell him how high then? Deacon shrugged, "Cool. Thanks." Well the man didn't say no to him which was perfect. Nothing like a little mystery as he went over to take a random carpet. It didn't matter, wasn't like he was able to buy one to put on his living room floor. Though that would make a nice surprise to Mae and Val. Smiling a little at the thought, Deacon oh so casually rolled it out onto the ground before sitting right on it.... and waited. So how did it work? Should he cross his legs into a pretzel and zen out for it to work? Or should he do one of his model poses making sure the wind blew right through his hair. Everyone would like that, wouldn't they? Or- Say.. now this is different. Deacon thought as the surrounding area the carpet on which he was sitting on comfortably got picked up a few gusts of wind. He wasn't floating just yet as his eyes glanced left and right watching the edges of the carpet ruffle around.. and then it began floating. Were they watching just yet? |
For anyone! Harmony was simply buzzing with excitement as she made her way over to the area where you could test flying carpets. How could one pass up the chance to experience something so liberating? The red head was big on taking advantage of every opportunity and so she couldn't pass it up and didn't, jumping into the queue so she could wait her turn. If those around them thought they heard the tune of Ain't No Mountain High Enough, they wouldn't be mistaken. This department head was humming and generating some serious positive vibes over here. |
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He looked back to the lady he had passed. The one who was VERY anti-danger and thus anti-carpets. "Are you sure?" he called out to her his a charming and good-natured grin. She had a pretty WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! He wasn't up that high but he DID feel like he was going pretty fast. AND he didn't have to put forth as much effort as he did with a broom or a dragon. Fabulous. |
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She crossed her legs, one in front of the other, and watched the man's progress as he zoomed much too fast to be safe. Why couldn't people just walk. |
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"Harmony!" she squealed in delight and THREW her arms around her and squeeeeeezed into a HUUUUGGGE HUG. YES. HArmony was the bEST EVER. Okay. So she was in a really good mood, okay? "This looks so fun! SO FUN! I want to ride one--" she was like a Chihuahua. Bouncing around in excitement and yapping away about anything and EVERYTHING. Gosh. "Are you gonna' ride one?!" she asked. She spotted WIlliam and WAVED to him too! WOW SO MANY COOL PEOPLE HERE ALREADY! GOSH. Ember giggled a lot and shifted her bag to her other shoulder. |
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Back to the 'I don't do carpets' lady. He raised his brows at her and turned the carpet toward her with just the slightest touch. Niiiiiiice. Willy managed to zoom it down to about her eye level and flopped down on it, stretching out. See why carpets > brooms? You couldn't lounge around on a broom. Anyway, there he was, hovering at eye level with her with his face poking out over the side. "Sooooooo you're not a risk taker, eh? But LOOK at how SOFT and COMFORTABLE these things are!!!!!!!" He patted the smooth seat beside him. "Come onnnn up, give it a try." He was a perfectly safe driver. Slytherin's honor! |
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The man was offering for her to ride with him. "No thanks," she said in a huff, her posh accent coming out stronger, but she patted the carpet nevertheless. "Yes, very soft. Perfect for wishing you landed on it when you fall to your death." |
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Besides, Uptight Lady was going to get wrinkles from frowning at her so much. "Is that a challenge?" he mused, wondering if she WANTED him to fall off and break his neck just so she would be right. "These carpets are awesome though, just saying! You'll wish you had taken a ride when this thing is over!!!!!!!!" And with that thought, he zoomed off again. Time to put this thing through its paces. First, he would max out its speed, THEN, just before he hit the wall, he'd break and turn upside down. CHEYEA. SWEET. |
Deacon, William/Bhuvana, Harmony/Ember (in that order) Achilles watched as the first man he had encountered at his station, took his seat and settled onto the carpet. He looked confused at first, but eventually he was up in the air. Then a smile crept over Achilles as the man seemed intrigued by his carpet. Did he need some help to get it to its appropriate height, or rather, what was allowed today? That's exactly what Achilles was here for. So, he made his way closer to the man, and said, "The maximum height is ten feet. You can either tug your hands on the corners of your carpet, or equally spaced out between the front of your carpet. I prefer, and advise, the second option." More grip, Achilles thought, the hands were more likely to slip off the corners of the carpet. "How does that feel for you, sir?" He wanted to make sure the man was working his carpet perfectly, but at the same time, felt safe. Manning his area Achilles walked back and forth slowly, in case anyone called out to him or needed his help, he was in good earshot. The man and lady were having a row at the carpet ride, and why the woman was simply refusing to get on one. He watched, amused by the man trying to persuade the lady, with some sweet talk, about flying alongside him. "All his words are true, m'am. You'll regret not taking this chance. I'll be right here too, if it makes you feel safer, he can fly his carpet near my vicinity. If anything does happen, I'll be right here to help at the ready." It was ten feet, she couldn't get THAT injured. The charming man, though, seemed to be in his own zone now going here and there with his carpet. His reactions looked positive. Brilliant! Two new ladies arrived and Achilles casually strolled his way over to them. Peeking over his shoulder, carefully watching the two men. "Hello ladies!" SMILE. "Once you've figured out your arrangements you can go on up and grab your own carpet to your liking." Make the 'customer service' here seem even stronger. "I'd advise one at a time, until you've gotten the hang of it. Then you can go for two if you feel well about your test runs, and desire some risk." PAUSE. "Perfectly safe, these bad boys are." WINK. SNAP SNAP, POINT AT CARPETS. And by 'bad boys' he obviously meant the carpets. |
The broom developer’s eyes watched the chipper ministry guy flying his carpet. Yeah, he looked like he was having loads of fun. Loads of fun were the best kind of fun weren’t they? She was practically beaming from ear to ear as she walked into the testing area. THERE WERE CARPETS! FLYING CARPETS! She grinned even more widely as she looked around. ”oh cooooooooool” she gasped as she watched Willy flying upside down. THAT was awesome. Of course she wanted to know about the charms that were on the different carpets and their new innovations...it wasn't every day a broom tester and feature inventor met other transportation and flying enthusiasts. |
SPOILER!!: Ember and Achilles! "Ember, hello!" Harmony loved this woman's zest for life. You could always count on her to bring energy and the red head felt her vibes getting more positive by the minute. Hugging the woman back, she smiled. Hugs really were medicine for the soul! "It does, yes! I've always wanted to have a ride on one of these!" And while Ember was bouncy, Harmony was still but one could be sure her aura was pulsating. Oh yes, it was. Oh and looook, here was a lovely magic carpet man now! The creatures department head grinned at him, flipping her hair over her shoulder as he greeted them. "Hello! This is a quite a popular area, it seems." Her eyes flicked to those already flying and giggled when she spotted William. Helloooo, William! Harmony waved. "Sounds brilliant, thank you!" "Ember, let's go. I see a lovely carpet that speaks to me." Shed be riding that one, thank you. |
anyone want to play? Victoria heard about this little event and well honestly it had her interest. Not that she'd ever buy a flying carpet even if she was allowed. They were just way out of her price rang. She had two more children to help put through school, as well as Bart who was already there. So this little trip was just for her own curiosity and really who wouldn't want to try out a carpet given the chance. Moving around she looked at all the different ones. They were so beautiful. She had never seen so many in one place or so many different patters. Her focus fully on the carpets she didn't really notice who she had been passing, if she had been really passing anyone. Now should she actually test one out or would it just make her want something she could never have? |
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Really though as he looked around it was almost as bad as shopping around for a muggle car. So many brands, colors, designs. No muggle car shopping was much easier. A nice red two convertible? Yes that was the best transportation muggle style anyway or a nice blue jeep like he had. Yes a man his age could still want the car of his dreams right? Nah, he better setting with a mini van. With the news of a baby yeah that was the right route. Anyway the glanced around looking at the different carpets when he noticed familar blonde looking at the carpets close by. He moved over closer shaking his head. "Hey, Victoria." He spoke to her and he took a look at the price tag. Whoa that was insane he wasn't going to paid that for something that he could take home and use double as home decor. |
SPOILER!!: Achilles Ember whipped around at the man and just SMILED all big for him. He was just as smiley as she was! That was lovely. He was lovely! "I would assume they're safe if you guys are letting just anyone go ride them!" she said, and she eyed the pretty little carpets. One at a time, eh? "Do you have any TIPS, good sir?" she asked, tilting her head his way and daaaaaazzzling her smile at him. EMBER WANTED THE BEST CARPET RIDE EVER OKAY? SPOILER!!: Harmony! Ember thought Harmony was the best boss anyone could EVER ask for. She always humored Ember no matter what...HEEEEE. She got a BEAMY smile from her as WELL. Hmph. It seemed Harmony had found her special carpet--OKAY. She smiled and searched for one herself--she wanted a BLUE one--hmm. "I want a crazy carpet. One that tries to THROW me off--" she said, smirking a little. She didn't really want that....she just wanted a wild ride that made her feel YOUNG. Not that she didn't already...but still. Young and full of adrenaline...ADRENALINE. Her eyes rested on one of the carpets..."So flying carpets are illegal, yes?" she asked Harmony, shooting a side glance her way. If it didn't have to do with animals, Ember typically didn't pay it any mind....typically. |
Eva and Becky Orlando was meeting his sister Sophie at the symposium and she'd said she'd be at the carpet flying area. He'd flown a few on his travels and really did enjoy it, so he thought this would be a perfect time to show his sister how much fun this was. He was looking forward to spending time with her too! He hadn't seen her that much in the last year having been out of the country much of it, so he was looking forward to this even more. He looked around to see if she was here yet and finally just stood off to the side waiting for her to appear. |
HULLLOOOO!! Patrick has arrived! Hold your applause, please! Oh yes. YES. FLYING FRIGGIN CARPETS, YALL!! Patrick was like a kid in a candy store right now. Only he didn't really remember what it was like to be a kid... he could IMAGINE it though. Yes he could! And this level of excitement was likely the same. OH MY MERLIN! Trying to compose himself, somewhat, he made his way around a cluster of people who were moving WAY too slow for his liking. Hmph. MOVE IT OR LOSE IT PEOPLE! MAN ON A MISSION! Slowing his pace he began to glance around at the carpets and whatnot. Now who did he have to talk to about riding one of these bad boys?! |
Anyone want to join in singing Disney songs? MAGIC FREAKING CARPET RIDES! NO WAY! |
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"A WHOLE NEW WORLD," she sang back. "A NEW FANTASTIC POINT OF VIEW." Laughing, she made her way over to the man, extending her hand to introduce herself. "I'm Emmalee," she whispered, between lines of the song. |
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Jamie looked around, now was the time for someone to start singing with him or for him to surf on a magic freaking carpet. Yeah, no he really couldn't say or think 'magic carpet' without the freaking in it. Then the thirty-four year old started to dance again. It was off beat and all over the place because the man has two left feet. Jamie beamed brightly as someone started to sing along with him. |
Mentions of Emmalee and Jamie sorta XD Merlin what was that OFFENSIVE noise coming from people? Oh gosh his ears hurt. WERE THEY BLEEDING? Taking a handkerchief from his pocket he dabbed his ears to see. No blood. Yet. Ugh. Giving them a superior look he scooted further away. NO ONE WAS GOING TO BRING HIM DOWN ON MAGIC CARPET DAY! That was what he was calling it. Or MCD for short. He had marked it on his calendar and evrrrything. Yep. Now back to the task at hand! Carpets. Flying. HE NEEDED TO DO THIS. |
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"I'M LIKE A SHOOTING STAR, I'VE COME SO FAR. I CAN'T GO BACK TO WHERE I USED TO BE." Emmalee threw her arms out to the side and spun 'round in circles, eyes closed and face to the sky. Oo. Dizzy. Emmalee stopped her spinning, and rested her hand on the man's arm so she didn't fall over. |
Mention Achilles if your charrie needs him in any way! Grab a carpet at your own risk The two ladies (Ember and Harmony) seemed lovely enough and were asking important questions and making good comments. Just what Achilles wanted to hear. "A very popular place to be visiting today of course. I appreciate all those who are being more daredevil about the magic carpet rides. More people see the fun and excitement its gathering the better chance there is to be a greater approval of the transportation." Achilles said to the lady who had flicked her hair in his direction when he'd approached them. "Welcome, Miss!" Achilles turned to the second lady (Ember) whom seemed to be friends with the hair flicker. "Yes! Very safe! They're cushioned, and they've been charmed to fly no higher than ten feet. Safety is our main concern here, within the ideas of magic carpets. Once the safety has been assured, then comes the fun." Wink. Well, it was true. Achilles himself was the one making sure the carpets would be safe for the public, or rather, anyone who was capable of having their own carpet. That 'good sir' comment made Achilles smile, almost sounded a bit like him. But of course he had tips! "Yes! Don't start off too fast, I'd say. Do your best to grab the carpet evenly by the front." Meaning don't have your hands too spaced out from each other. "Lean forward for speed, back for slowing down. Leaning to one particular side will make your carpet fly in that particular direction." All basic, Achilles was more than certain these two fine ladies were capable of that. DO NOT GET YOURSELF THROWN OFF. Though, the carpets were charmed to not do that, in today's case. So no panic on Achilles' part. Also, YES, we heard that illegal question. Achilles would keep a good ear out and see what the ladies friend had to say about that. The man kept watch of the area, making sure everyone was busying themselves with anything flying carpet related until he noticed a man (Patrick) waiting in line. Achilles made his way over to him, and once again, only this time with a smaller smile, a smile nonetheless said, "Do you need help with anything at all today sir? Want to test out the carpets? Have any questions relating to them in any way?" |
SPOILER!!: Cameron She had been lost in thought, just thinking about how it would feel to not worry about money. How if the laws were different and she could own one of these easier, she could having all the money in the world. Her mind was traveling into whether or not she should even try one out when she heard her name. Turning her brown eyes she smiled. "Cameron, hello." She was a bit surprised to see the Tornadoes manager. Not that he wasn't allowed to look for carpets, she was just use to seeing ministry workers for the best part of the day. "So interested in hanging up the broom and moving to a more comfortable carpet?" It was a joke of course, but interesting that he was here. Turning her eyes back to the pretty blue design she had her hand on, she started her inner fight on whether it was worth trying out. "Have you ever rode one before?" How different was it from a broom she wondered. |
Text Cut: AchillesHasAnAwesomeName DID HE NEED HELP? Did he NEED anything? YES! Nodding emphatically he tapped his chin once or twice while he TRIED to collect his somewhat jumbled thoughts. "I need earplugs. Their singing is offensive. Also do I just pick a carpet?" ANY CARPET? "Do I need to sign a waiver or contact my insurance agent first?" ACCIDENT PRONE! Deep breath!!! "What are your thoughts on broom travel versus carpets? Are you a fan of apparation?" THIS WAS NOT THE Q&A BUT THE DUDE ASKED AND PAT WAS SO EXCITED AND FULL OF QUESTIONS AND THINGS AND STUFF. Now. Your turn to talk, sir. |
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Entering the symposium the brunette 26 year old made her way over quickly to the carpet area. Spotting her brother she cried out happily "Landoo!" before she ran up and engulfed him in a big hug. |
SPOILER!!: Ember Ember had been so smart to inquire about any tips they might need when trying out the flying carpets. The department head listened to the kind man offering tips with interest, her smile ever present. Once he was finished, the red head bounced on the balls of her feet. This was their moment, yes? ... Set on using a rather large blue and green carpet, Harmony stopped behind it and eyed her employee with a curious smile. "Just don't get too crazy up there, Ember! We need your talents at the ministry!" And it'd be simply horrible if something unfortunate happened during such a lovely event. "They are, yes. Something to do with being muggle artifacts. I believe this little event is hoping to change that, though." It's the vibe she was getting, anyway. Taking a seat on the carpet she'd picked, Harmony held on to the front of it firmly and looked upwards. Time to fly! |
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Jamie spun himself around in circles. Weeeeeeee weeeeeeee weeeeeeee! Music was nice but he wasn't no superstar singer or a superstar in general he was just Jamie and just Jamie was all he'll every be and he was fine with that. He didn't act like himself because he wanted attention. Jamie acts like himself because no really acts like themselves in public. YES GUY THAT LOOKS LIKE HE'S EMBARRASSED I'M LOOKING AT YOU! Jamie saw him looking at him and the Emmalee girl. Go ahead judge. "A WHOLE NEW WORLD, EVERY TURN A SURPRISE WITH NEW HORIZONS TO PURSUE." Jameson smiled brightly and looked at the line that seemed to be moving a bit. |
hahahahahahaha you guys are doing Disney songs. PROPS to JER & BRE. ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM. William was positive his carpet was going to have a Doppler effect on everyone he passed on it. He was feeling the wind, well a little bit of it, whip through his hair as he zipped around the area. He didn't see the stuck-up anti-carpet lady anymore so he assumed it would be safe to get off his carpet now. Plus, there was like a weird duet going on with two other Ministry workers and he was totally staring at them being weird. Must be Stress X4 Effect a.6 or whatever those Healers had tried to diagnose him with. Poor things. Anyway, Willy was ready to go try some international food, so he slowed his carpet to a stop and rolled right off. Awesome! He was totally getting one of those. He tidied it up and put it back where he found it, giving the busy carpet man two thumbs way, way up. Then he headed out to go hunt down some noms. |
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"THERE'S TIME TO SPARE." She released his arm then, swaying a bit and twirling in not-so-tight circles, to prevent the dizziness again. She didn't go too far away from her spot near him. She closed her eyes for a moment... "LET ME SHARE THIS WHOLE NEW WORLD..." She stopped her swaying and found herself face-to-face with the man she hadn't really properly met. And the next words were 'with you.' Looking up at him, she bit her bottom lip, not finishing the line. Would he? Was that weird? Heh. |
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Questions, were finally being asked to Achilles. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before speaking about them. "I completely, and 100% advocate carpet travel more than broom travel. I think people should look into, or, at the very least, be more universally knowledgable about the culture and the transportation of using carpets. It can be equally exciting as broom transportation, but, think about it. Do you want to blend in with the crowd and be just like everyone else and use a broomstick, or, would you rather stand out and be a part of the small group of carpet flyers?" BOOM! Question answered. Now, the second one. "I only use apparition for immediate, emergancy traveling purposes to not waste any precious time. If I wanna have a nice time, or be leisure with my travels, I'll always take my seat on my carpet." Did that answer his question? Achilles saw the man earlier who had been having a blast on his carpet give him him a thumbs up, which Achilles returned with a salute. But, of course, his attention was entirely focused on the man in front of him. |
It had been ages since he'd been on one of these things. He'd left Persia rather hurriedly due to he unfortunate circumstance of having been entirely too friendly with entirely the wrong sort of individual. He thought he would never again be afforded the opportunity to ride a magic carpet again, but there he was. And it was sort of work-related. Sort of. He spotted the wizard who must've been the man in charge of these flying carpet rides and approached. "Which would you say is your fastest carpet?" So long as his wife wasn't around, Jasper was going to go all in. Though, she may not try to stop him. He actually had no idea how Heather felt about flying carpets, but being a former player for Holyhead she might have had a broom bias. |
SPOILER!!: Achilles Ember nodded. A lot. YEP YEP nodnodnodnod. "Okay. Not too fast. GOT IT." But fast was fun. Oh well. Ember wanted to live today. Though.... SPOILER!!: Harmony CARPET TIIIIIIIME YAY. Harmony had picked just the most BEAUTIFUL green and blue carpet-IT WAS LOVELY. "That one--would look great at my parents' place--" she said as she picked the one next to it. All colors were equal in Ember's eyes. ALL COLORS WERE GREAT. The one she picked was purple and black--very interesting combination, according to EMBER. She beaaaamed. "I know! I won't die or anything--it's not quite my time yet--" Because she was so sure it wasn't. She would have felt it drawing near, had it been. She had keen senses like that. She knew Harmony did, too. The whole 'aura' thing..yep. Ember plopped down, wiggled her bum a bit, and got COMFY. "Are you ready, boss?" she asked, her eyes wide as she looked around--THIS WAS SO COOL! She hoped it changed because these were so LOVELY and pleasant--and much more comfortable for long-term riding than BROOMS. Oh Ember HATED brooms--but this was besides the point, wasn't it? |
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She walked around and spotted Jasper catching the end of his question. Fastest?? Oh, dear. If only it were a broom. She wasn't sure how she felt about a flying carpet. Sure there was history behind them but that was all that would hold her attention. She sighed but couldn't bring herself to stop it, after all if she decided to become a Holyhead once more she was certain he would support her in that. She kept her distance hoping her wouldn't spot her, but she stared at him. Did he feel her stare? Did he feel it in the back of his head? The stare of a supportive, but slightly concerned for his safety wife? |
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He really would need to sing this on his magic carpet ride and not just with Athena but everyone he knows, like Queen Victoria. He would dare call Victoria anything else nowadays. Jamie was really getting into this. He was swaying back and forth and lip singing the words as the girl was singing them. He wasn't afraid to say the words this woman didn't. |
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"Are you looking forward to trying a carpet," she asked, as she scanned the crowd. She raised her arm and waved toward the man who seemed to be organizing the trials. This guy over here needs to try one! Even though her job had nothing to do with transportation, she was feeling very strongly that as many people as possible should experience the carpets. "So, I haven't seen you around the Ministry. I'm new. Where do you work?" Small talk on the line? |
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"For flying as of today, I'd say they're all relatively the same speed in terms of flying. That also depends on how well, or bad you use it. Relatively safe, there should be no problems in pickings, so any would just do." Now, if he was asking in general for product reasons, that was a different story. "Buying purposes, the newer models, are of course, the fastest, prepared to fly at maximum speeds. I'd choose any of the Africa manufactured carpets." Wink. Well, Achilles had to help out the carpets that he worked on. "If you're a first time buyer, they should all work well, especially if they've been overlooked by the company that makes them. Generally all carpets should be fast in their own way, for their own purposes, and work accordingly to their rider." Was that good enough of an answer? "Need more specific details, sir? Anything else you wish to know?" |
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The way the man was talking, Jasper started getting ideas. As if a Flying Carpet were an attainable purchase for him right there, right now. He wanted a Flying Carpet. He'd always wanted one. He could do it. He could rent out a garage space, perhaps inexpensively in Cape Town (where he'd always fancied owning summer property anyway!), and store the carpet in there whilst he was home and working. He could do this. This was feasible. The man had sold him. "No, sir, I think that'll just about answer my questions on the speed of the carpets. You certainly know your stuff!" That was about when Jasper began to feel the weight of a stare. Like two eyes boring into the back of his salt 'n pepper head. "Excuse me for just a moment?" He asked the gentleman manning the carpets for permission to return later, essentially. Quote:
He gave a glance over to the right at first, then to the left. And there they were. Two little emerald burrs. "Heather." He smiled and came over. "What are you doing here, dove? Where is your mother?" He asked looking around for the older witch not assuming this to be a fib. Older witch. Ha! He and she were just about the same age, which always made him feel oddly about being married to Heather. When he was close enough to do so, he bent over to give her a warm and enveloping hug. |
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Heather couldn't exactly hear what the man was saying to Jasper, but the look that crossed her husbands face made her a little more nervous than it probably should have. It was the look of a man plotting. Scheming. Dreaming. It never failed. Heather should have known better than to try from her husband. She pushed herself into the hug and nuzzled her head into his chest for a moment. "Can't I just be the supportive wife that every man wants?" She pulled away and crossed her arms trying to look cross but failing. She smiled but behind it was a little bite of worry. Did Jasper not want her there? Oh...that never crossed her mind till then. "My mother? Home, I would hope." A shudder fell down her spine and she cringed mentally at the tea they all had a couple weeks ago. Grandchildren. Only her mother could be so blunt and honest about such matters. "I wanted to surprise you....support you." She mumbled the words and looked down at her intertwined arms. "Is that okay?" |
Finn had hobbled his way over to the testing area. This was really his reason for coming to the symposium. He had really wanted to try out his form of magical transportation. It looked like it was a bit sketchy. How did one not fall off during turns? However, it was magical and it was transportation and he really wanted to try. |
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