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As you further explore the ship, you are no doubt drawn towards the exciting outpour of sound coming from the Avalon Lounge. Dinging bells and the ringing of slot machines combined with the usual arcade sounds just might entice you to walk into the casino. Here you will find a palpable energy and a lively atmosphere as you make your way through the bright and colourful room.
Games of all types are situated throughout. Rows of Muggle arcade games line one wall, slot machines line another. Take a seat in front of one and pull the lever to play. Line up three symbols in a row and you win! Tables featuring magical and Muggle card games are located in the middle. Though the dealer can deal you into the game at the Muggle tables, the magical tables have self-shuffling and dealing cards.
No money will exchange hands, however, as all games are simply here for your entertainment. You might just get a magical surprise if you win though. The magical games do get awfully excited when their players win, but try not to lose too many times in a row. Every now and then, losing games squirt water at their losing players.
A refreshment bar has also been provided at the casino for your convenience. Grab a refreshing butterbeer or gillywater and find your favourite game to play!
Paul, with his decorative anchor thrown over his shoulder, entered the ship in AWE. Wow. Just...WOW. IT WAS. AMAZING. Paul enjoyed his outfit tonight. He looked classy AND themed at the same time...AS WELL AS it feeling like A COSTUME. WHICH...just made it all the more fun for him.
......Gambling? No...it couldn't ???
OKAY NO. It wasn't real gambling, thank Merlin, and he was interested in some of these games. And some of the PRIZES of winning, if that was even possible. Lever puuullllll. He missed Miiiiiilton. The husband hadn't been able to make it unfortunately. SAD FACE. He would just take LOTS of pictures/selfies (getting advice from Moxley on how to DO that) and...detail a letter later.
YA!
He pulled a lever and waited. What a...fun game.
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To say that Regina was disinterested would have been an outright lie. As the woman walked explored the ship with her arm candy at her side, she found herself genuinely impressed with the Board's decision of hosting their formal social event on board an esteemed wizarding cruise ship. Kudos to them for a job well done, and for giving her a good reason to slip on the dress she was wearing.
Her arm linked with the man beside her, the headmistress glided into the room, a white beacon amongst the bright colours of the casino and lounge. For a moment she almost did a double take, wondering if this was the Board's sick way of getting money to pay off some expenses. But she quickly shook the thought from her mind. They would never take money from children. From what she could see, this was simply an enormous game room for the kids and, of course, the adults who were probably relieved they did not have to cough up their galleons.
"Fancy a game of poker, Roderik?" Regina asked the Defence professor, giving him one of her grins. She was known to have a good poker face, so it was no surprise that would be her go-to card game.
Oh. And there was her deputy head, looking rather sharp. Praise Merlin that he opted to forgo wearing one of his ponchos. "Good evening, Paul."
this was amazinngnnnnngngnngng. Kathleen was beside herself, she felt like Usagi Tsukino aboard a paradise ship to the stars and she was here with someone as beautiful, loyal and charming as Tuxedo Mask. She was the luckiest woman alive to be on the arm of Khalil Jordan. Had everyone seen him? Had they seen her?? and HIM??
TOGETHER? because they totally were, and he was fiancé and they were on the most luxurious boat she'd ever seen and-
Was that pacman?
Kathleen moved as fast as her heels would allow, practically tackling the arcade machine in her enthusiasm. It was, in fact, Pacman and it was all free,officially she was never moving from this spot, not ever again. They would have to pry her away when she was cold and dead.
She pressed the big red button, squealing with delight as the machine beeped and booped into life. Kathleen cracked her pale knuckles and with the smirk of a professional, she got down to business.
WATCH OUT GHOSTS.
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To say that Regina was disinterested would have been an outright lie. As the woman walked explored the ship with her arm candy at her side, she found herself genuinely impressed with the Board's decision of hosting their formal social event on board an esteemed wizarding cruise ship. Kudos to them for a job well done, and for giving her a good reason to slip on the dress she was wearing.
Her arm linked with the man beside her, the headmistress glided into the room, a white beacon amongst the bright colours of the casino and lounge. For a moment she almost did a double take, wondering if this was the Board's sick way of getting money to pay off some expenses. But she quickly shook the thought from her mind. They would never take money from children. From what she could see, this was simply an enormous game room for the kids and, of course, the adults who were probably relieved they did not have to cough up their galleons.
"Fancy a game of poker, Roderik?" Regina asked the Defence professor, giving him one of her grins. She was known to have a good poker face, so it was no surprise that would be her go-to card game.
Oh. And there was her deputy head, looking rather sharp. Praise Merlin that he opted to forgo wearing one of his ponchos. "Good evening, Paul."
Hirsch was surprised.
By a number of things, actually, but the thing that surprised him the most was the fact that he was currently arm in arm with the Headmistress herself. He wasn't exactly a timid person but this wasn't something he'd expected in his wildest of dreams. But now, he was wandering around the grand interior of a ship with Regina looking like she could single-handedly cause the melting of the ice caps in Antarctica.
Yes, both the dress and the tattoo were noted.
And Hirsch had no complaints.
Poker was what drew him away from his thoughts and he glanced around the room properly before focusing on Regina. "Poker? Are you genuinely asking or do you just want to beat me in something?" The question was asked with a small cheeky grin from the Defence professor because, frankly, he wouldn't be surprised if she turned out to be great at poker. "You're on." He was going to lose spectacularly but, right now, he didn't hold a care in the world for that.
Paul? Where did Paul co- Oh! "No poncho, Captain Paul?" It was weird not to see him in one of his usually unusual getups.
To say that Regina was disinterested would have been an outright lie. As the woman walked explored the ship with her arm candy at her side, she found herself genuinely impressed with the Board's decision of hosting their formal social event on board an esteemed wizarding cruise ship. Kudos to them for a job well done, and for giving her a good reason to slip on the dress she was wearing.
Her arm linked with the man beside her, the headmistress glided into the room, a white beacon amongst the bright colours of the casino and lounge. For a moment she almost did a double take, wondering if this was the Board's sick way of getting money to pay off some expenses. But she quickly shook the thought from her mind. They would never take money from children. From what she could see, this was simply an enormous game room for the kids and, of course, the adults who were probably relieved they did not have to cough up their galleons.
"Fancy a game of poker, Roderik?" Regina asked the Defence professor, giving him one of her grins. She was known to have a good poker face, so it was no surprise that would be her go-to card game.
Oh. And there was her deputy head, looking rather sharp. Praise Merlin that he opted to forgo wearing one of his ponchos. "Good evening, Paul."
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Hirsch was surprised.
By a number of things, actually, but the thing that surprised him the most was the fact that he was currently arm in arm with the Headmistress herself. He wasn't exactly a timid person but this wasn't something he'd expected in his wildest of dreams. But now, he was wandering around the grand interior of a ship with Regina looking like she could single-handedly cause the melting of the ice caps in Antarctica.
Yes, both the dress and the tattoo were noted.
And Hirsch had no complaints.
Poker was what drew him away from his thoughts and he glanced around the room properly before focusing on Regina. "Poker? Are you genuinely asking or do you just want to beat me in something?" The question was asked with a small cheeky grin from the Defence professor because, frankly, he wouldn't be surprised if she turned out to be great at poker. "You're on." He was going to lose spectacularly but, right now, he didn't hold a care in the world for that.
Paul? Where did Paul co- Oh! "No poncho, Captain Paul?" It was weird not to see him in one of his usually unusual getups.
Good LORD, Merlin! Regina Hawthorne looked amazing! Paul clapped as she approached with the simply DASHING Roderik on her arm. He stood up and clapped, even. "Headmistress! You deserved to be greeted as such tonight! My goodness, you look amazing!" he was in a GOOD MOOD and Regina was the HEADMISTRESS and star of the night. Like, basically, maybe, besides himself. And Hirsch deserved a spot up there, too. He saluted her.
HEH! "Noooo, no ponchos tonight. Unfortunately, my husband couldn't make it, but I had to prepare to look sharp just in case!" Milton wouldn't be SEEN with Paul wearing a poncho. So. There you go. "What are you two getting up to, kiddos?" he teased and ruffled Roderik's hair just to bother him. "I'll join in, then, thanks for inviting me!" Totally third wheeling here. Was Hirsch single? WAS REGINA SINGLE? She was older than he was, was she not? He hadn't a clue about the love lives of his peers sans Rosalyn and Gaston AND that one time Hirsch had gotten that confetti stuff from some SECRET LOVE most likely. WELL THEN.
WELLLLLL THEN.
He hooked arms with Regina on the other side. "Everyone looks so classy tonight. it warms my heart!"
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this was amazinngnnnnngngnngng. Kathleen was beside herself, she felt like Usagi Tsukino aboard a paradise ship to the stars and she was here with someone as beautiful, loyal and charming as Tuxedo Mask. She was the luckiest woman alive to be on the arm of Khalil Jordan. Had everyone seen him? Had they seen her?? and HIM??
TOGETHER? because they totally were, and he was fiancé and they were on the most luxurious boat she'd ever seen and-
Was that pacman?
Kathleen moved as fast as her heels would allow, practically tackling the arcade machine in her enthusiasm. It was, in fact, Pacman and it was all free,officially she was never moving from this spot, not ever again. They would have to pry her away when she was cold and dead.
She pressed the big red button, squealing with delight as the machine beeped and booped into life. Kathleen cracked her pale knuckles and with the smirk of a professional, she got down to business.
WATCH OUT GHOSTS.
The whole dance on a boat thing was very bougie and technically Khalil would have been into it, if it wasn't, y'know, like December. Still, he had to admit, he felt extremely fancy roaming around with his main squeeze aka Baeleen on his arm. He should've rolled in with Will and Maddox but Kathleen could be very persuasive when she wanted. He also wanted to ask Madelyn to the event, but Kathleen wasn't having any of that (this wouldn't prevent him from sneaking off to find Madelyn later and hanging out for a bit.)
That girl really had captured his heart without him realizing it.
The sixth year watched, half amused and half amazed, as Kathleen ran off to go start playing games. He liked how carefree she was and even when she was bashful she still managed to be honest. He walked over to her, and folded his arms across his chest. "You look incredibly serious about this," he mused out loud, watching her as she played. "I played this...once I think. Wasn't really good at it, but it seemed fun." The game was so old, he was surprised that they managed to drag it out of the crypts for this special occasion.
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His looks hadn't gone unnoticed. Regina didn't know whether to laugh or scold him, saying that a picture would last longer. So she just let it be, allowing him to look. She was rather positive he wouldn't be the only one looking at her tonight. The tattoos were something she purposefully always had covered up. But the dress was too stunning to resist, and this event was a good excuse to wear it and be human.
Roderik's question amused her though she didn't show it, clearly already playing the game whether he knew it or not. "Genuinely asking," the woman replied, smiling and resisting to roll her eyes at his comment about her wanting to beat him at something. Of course she was going to beat him no matter what. And she knew he wouldn't be able to resist regardless.
Though talk of poker was, for now, set aside as Paul addressed them. She tried not to let the smile waver when he clapped at her and gave her a salute. "Oh, stop it, Paul. The clapping is totally unnecessary." As for the salute, well, he was dressed like a captain. She'd let that one slide.
A short laugh left her mouth the moment he said that he had to look sharp just in case Milton showed up. Was that the trick to making the Herbology professor leave his ponchos in the closet where they belonged? Invite Milton to every major school function? It was tempting... "Really? It is such a shame that he couldn't make it tonight." She rather enjoyed the man.
And ... kiddos? Kiddos? Then ruffling up Roderik's hair? Really, Paul? Really?
"We actually were just --" There was a pause. Regina gave Hirsch a look. Did the old man seriously just invite himself, making their duo now a trio? "-- going to play poker."
Oh, Merlin. This was seriously happening, wasn't it?
Now having a man at each arm, they continued on. "Yes, everyone looks simply ravishing tonight," she agreed with a nod of her head, keeping that poker face of hers going while trying to figure out how long the third wheel was planning on sticking with them. At this rate, probably all night. Merlin.
Well not as much since neither Will or Khalil was with him. Or really anyone else at this moment. But Maddox could make this fun just by himself. He could manage he thinks. Whats the worse that could happen. THIS WAS A CASINO.
For kids and you couldn't gamble. But a casino none the less.
Ok where should he start
Important question because while you still couldnt lose money.
Maddox want to win and be loud doing it.
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The whole dance on a boat thing was very bougie and technically Khalil would have been into it, if it wasn't, y'know, like December. Still, he had to admit, he felt extremely fancy roaming around with his main squeeze aka Baeleen on his arm. He should've rolled in with Will and Maddox but Kathleen could be very persuasive when she wanted. He also wanted to ask Madelyn to the event, but Kathleen wasn't having any of that (this wouldn't prevent him from sneaking off to find Madelyn later and hanging out for a bit.)
That girl really had captured his heart without him realizing it.
The sixth year watched, half amused and half amazed, as Kathleen ran off to go start playing games. He liked how carefree she was and even when she was bashful she still managed to be honest. He walked over to her, and folded his arms across his chest. "You look incredibly serious about this," he mused out loud, watching her as she played. "I played this...once I think. Wasn't really good at it, but it seemed fun." The game was so old, he was surprised that they managed to drag it out of the crypts for this special occasion.
She beamed at the Wampus boy, it was impossibly not to smile when Khalil was around and being his charming, secretly nerdy self, except it wasn't a secret because Khalil wore his emotions on his sleeves the same way she did and Honestly???? it really made the biggest difference in everything. Langley was around here somewhere and Irene and Saffron and she'd peek out for the two of them but after this round of Pacman and a few dances with Khalil and some prime makeouts, that too, they had a lot happening tonight.
"That's because I am. this is a serious game and I am a serious woman." she said, fingers moving with lighting fast dexterity. the little half-moon pacu-pacuman was dodging and eating, and dodging and chasing, Kathleen was in the zone and Pacman and she were as one. She moved a little so the Wampus could see the screen better. "I can't believe they even have it, there's only a handful left in circulation, you know? mega rare- like super super rare." Like finding a love like theirs.
speaking of RARE. "Did you see Professor Good Hair walk in with BAEGINA, Khal???? Because they literally, totally did." if it wasn't for the concentration the game took Kathleen would have melted at the sight of them together, like????? YIKES.
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She beamed at the Wampus boy, it was impossibly not to smile when Khalil was around and being his charming, secretly nerdy self, except it wasn't a secret because Khalil wore his emotions on his sleeves the same way she did and Honestly???? it really made the biggest difference in everything. Langley was around here somewhere and Irene and Saffron and she'd peek out for the two of them but after this round of Pacman and a few dances with Khalil and some prime makeouts, that too, they had a lot happening tonight.
"That's because I am. this is a serious game and I am a serious woman." she said, fingers moving with lighting fast dexterity. the little half-moon pacu-pacuman was dodging and eating, and dodging and chasing, Kathleen was in the zone and Pacman and she were as one. She moved a little so the Wampus could see the screen better. "I can't believe they even have it, there's only a handful left in circulation, you know? mega rare- like super super rare." Like finding a love like theirs.
speaking of RARE. "Did you see Professor Good Hair walk in with BAEGINA, Khal???? Because they literally, totally did." if it wasn't for the concentration the game took Kathleen would have melted at the sight of them together, like????? YIKES.
The smile on Kathleen's face hit Khalil hard, like, cupid-shooting-their-arrow hard. He gave her a smile in turn, and tried to imagine what his Hogwarts experience would've been like if he was not in a non-official-yet-officially-unofficial relationship with Kathleen Yang. It would've been terrible, of course, so he immediately tossed the thought aside. The most important thing was to enjoy the present and presently he was admiring the gaming skills of one very charming Kathleen.
He couldn't argue with that logic. "You're right," he said, smile growing wider at that. Kathleen must've read his mind, because she moved over - even though he was definitely tall enough and could easily see over her - and he got a better view of the screen. "You know what they say, 'where there's a will, there's a way'." Something he firmly believed in. Khalil brows raised wayyy up, and he spun around to survey the room quickly and then spotted both Baegina - his heart beat a little faster at the sight of her - and Professor Rugged aka Mr. Handsome. Now that was a power couple. Baegina had good taste, it seemed. "I wonder if they're actually dating."
Well not as much since neither Will or Khalil was with him. Or really anyone else at this moment. But Maddox could make this fun just by himself. He could manage he thinks. Whats the worse that could happen. THIS WAS A CASINO.
For kids and you couldn't gamble. But a casino none the less.
Ok where should he start
Important question because while you still couldnt lose money.
Maddox want to win and be loud doing it.
A Casino?
Could Blakeney just live here for the rest of her life? The food was also awesome if she did say so herself. You Know that was here the Thunderbird girl had been hiding out. That was until she needed to find the ladies room. But instead of finding the loo, as the Brits called it, she heard the rings and bells of the slot machines and followed the noises right here.
She bopped around, this must be what Las Vegas looked like. Not that she had ever been there, but as soon as she was old enough that's were she was going. Looking around she pulled on the arm of one of slot machines.
What the....
THAT SLOT machine just sprayed her with water. She walked away muttering some choice words, and using a drying charm to dry her dress. Not realizing that she had walked into Maddox. "Maddie! You want to play a game of poker? The slot machines think they are water guns or something." She laughed, shaking her head. Taking a deck of cards from the near by poker table.
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This was going to be a long night wasnt it?
Deo found himself almost literally being shoved by his cousin towards the gaming area, probably the only way to keep him from high tailing it back to the Beetle. All the lights, all the sounds-- much needed distraction. Or at least Ace thinks so.
It still doesnt change the fact that Deo knows full well that he is on a BOAT and that if it SINKS he'd be a dead man.
Maybe now he can make his escape.....
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Oh hell... just everyone in the room.. Naming is hard!
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She had fun dancing and chatting with all her friends, but there was someone she hadn't seen yet. Had Khalil not come to this. Maybe she should have gotten up the courage just to ask him herself, but she had really hoped it would be like one of the movies where the boy comes in and asks the girl. This wasn't the case and now she was watching all these couples and honestly she was quite done, the only saving grace she had was she hadn't run into Brent with his girlfriend. How pathetic would she be dateless running into the ex.
Deciding she was going to explore the ship Madelyn set off to move around the areas coming to the lounge. It was interesting that they had this, but she found it fun and exciting so she made her way in. Seeing Blakeney her smile grew and she waved at her and Maddox. Maybe she could go over and talk to them, but she did want to see what else was in the room. Waving at Deo when she saw him she put a reminder to go over and say hello in a minute. She noticed the Headmistress and one of the professors and of course gave them both polite nods.
*heart eyes*
There he was. She could feel her heart jump just seeing him. Look at how amazing he looked dressed up. She wasn't surprised though, he looked amazing in everything. He had to be one of the cutest boys in school. "There you are.." She just went to reach to give him a hug when she saw Kathleen playing a game and she couldn't help but stop. "Oh... " Did he come with her? "I'm.. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your date.. I mean game.. or date." This was why he hadn't asked her. She bit the inside of her cheek. She knew she liked him, but she knew he liked someone else, but it still felt strange. She felt weird and she didn't even know if they had come together or if they were just talking, yes they were just talking, but what if they weren't. What if they were together and they both liked each other. How stupid she was to think he could like her. Her brain as always over thought in the minor seconds she stood there.
"I.. I'll talk to you both later, you... you have fun. Kathleen you look really pretty tonight." She turned on her heel and rolled it a bit, but walked through the pain she now felt, because she didn't want to look stupid in front of him and she didn't want to have him see that she was actually upset. She made a quick step to Blakeney and Maddox and before she could think about anything else she grabbed Maddox's arm and pulled him to face her then kissed him.
Pulling from him after the kiss she whispered a sorry, looked at Blakeney and walked to a slot taking a seat, maybe she could just pretend not to have done that and not to have acted like that by playing one of these games. Pulling the handle it would just be her luck that someone had lost enough times that she would lose and water squirted out all over her.
Oh it was just Blakeney walking into him because if it was Britta the words Maddie would not have left her mouth. Wait water guns with the slots now that sounded like fun. And how did she know that. She was not wet. Oh right. Well now it was obvious. Poker well even though the slots sounds more fun Poker did sound even better.
"Only if we make some bets"
Maddox said staring at the cards she took.
Ok
1. He was not expecting this to happen with Baegina in the room or even Khalil in the room.
2. What in Merlin's left...are you doing Madelyn
NOT that he is complaining because he rathered liked it even if it was sudden
"Madelynn....Wha????"
He just stared confused at Madelyn as she walked to the slots and then looked over at Blakeney and then over at Khalil and Kathleen
DID THAT JUST HAPPEN????
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Khalil was entirely invested in watching Kathleen play the game; she was good, he concluded, and it made sense considering just how much she loved this kind of nerdy stuff. A smile graced his lips, as he occasionally cheered out loud - but not too loud, he didn't want to disturb her concentration - and continued to be amazed at her gameplay. Was there anything she couldn't do??
As chance would have it, Khalil had turned his head in time to see Madelyn approach them. The smile that he had for Kathleen only grew once he saw Madelyn. "Hey," he said, silently appraising her dress, "I was gonna come find you." Once he told Kathleen, of course. He was going to invite Madelyn to hang around but then she started talking about interrupting their date?? Confused, Khalil tried to understand what she was talking about. Yes, technically, Kathleen was his date because she had specifically told him that he could only take her, which was fair. But, it wasn't, like, a date-date. Or, was it? He'd have to ask Kathleen later.
But Madelyn didn't give him a chance to actually explain all of that because she was walking away and the sixth year watched, in mild surprise, as she went and kissed Maddox. Huh. He had no idea Madelyn liked him too. Leaning down to plant a quick kiss on Kathleen's cheek, he made his way over to Maddox and Blakeney to figure out what Madelyn's deal was. "Bruh," he said, nudging Maddox, "what just happened? I didn't know you two were a thing. You should've told me, man." It wasn't like he wasn't going to find out anyway, and it was strange that Maddox hadn't mentioned it before. "Hey, Blakeney, you are looking exquisite" he greeted with a smiled, and turned his attention back at Madelyn. "Madelyn," he called out loudly - because with Khalil there was no such thing as an indoor voice - and shrugged at Maddox before making his way over to Madelyn. "What was all of that? Why did you leave so quickly?"
The smile on Kathleen's face hit Khalil hard, like, cupid-shooting-their-arrow hard. He gave her a smile in turn, and tried to imagine what his Hogwarts experience would've been like if he was not in a non-official-yet-officially-unofficial relationship with Kathleen Yang. It would've been terrible, of course, so he immediately tossed the thought aside. The most important thing was to enjoy the present and presently he was admiring the gaming skills of one very charming Kathleen.
He couldn't argue with that logic. "You're right," he said, smile growing wider at that. Kathleen must've read his mind, because she moved over - even though he was definitely tall enough and could easily see over her - and he got a better view of the screen. "You know what they say, 'where there's a will, there's a way'." Something he firmly believed in. Khalil brows raised wayyy up, and he spun around to survey the room quickly and then spotted both Baegina - his heart beat a little faster at the sight of her - and Professor Rugged aka Mr. Handsome. Now that was a power couple. Baegina had good taste, it seemed. "I wonder if they're actually dating."
he wasn't her boyfriend. Honestly, because they were too cool and sophisticated for that, I mean, they were taking a year abroad basically and if that didn't scream sophisticated and cultured what did? World travelers and all? and Unstoppable and apparently they were both beautiful, but that didn't make this union any less amazing or surprising. He was the handsome prince of all her stories except he was better because he was reeaaaaaalllllll.
"I knooooow." she said, smiling and leaning over to casually nudge Khal's shoulder. WaIT, KHALIL, Kal-EL- why had she never put those two together? was her boyfriend secretly an alien? that would make sense of a lot of things considering how out of this world the boy was. "Yeah." She dreamily replied, trying to focus her attention on both the boy beside her and the black screen in front of her, but she wasn't doing a seriously great job- as evidenced by the fact she was literally two lives down and had all four ghosts trailing after her with a vengeance. She gasped under her breath and urged on the half-crescent man to move faster around the corner, but her hopes and dreams were crushed.
Kathleen banged her tiny fist on the console and turned to Khalil in shame. "..... I hope they are, I can't imagine a hotter couple, like at all, I mean- except if Baegina and that Atro professor got together, omg- HAVE YOU SEEN HER?" she said, gripping Khalil's arm as her usual wide-eyed enthusiasm quickly overcame her previous shame. Kathleen's emotions were quick and hard and as uncontrollable as the rolling sea. It was something you ether got used to or ignored her for.
Maddox was here, Kathleen waved at him with the hand not currently clutching' Khalil's and then Madelyn came over and she was acting kind of bizzaro, but Kathleen literally immediately knew why. she glanced from the perky blond to Khalil and back, her heart hammering in anticipation and serious worry. WAS SHE GONNA HATE KATHLEEN FOREVER AFTER THIS?? Bc that was gonna make life way awkward around the caste and tbh, she wasn't even sure why she'd been so weird about it, bc like??? They loved each other and no one was gonna get in the way of that, and like??? She didn't wanna be like that Ava girl.
"You're SOOOoooOOOoo not interrupting," Kathleen quickly said, not bothering to say it wasn't a date bc it obviously was, but Madelyn didn't give them much chance to invite her in. One moment she was talking with them and the next she was walking off like??? "Um, See you at the dorms??" Kathleen called out, about to turn back to her date when literally, suddenly?????
/THAT/ happened.
Bug-eyed and in shocked, Kathleen Yang's mouth was on the floor.
WHATEVEn?? She followed Khalil to Maddox and gaped at him with her big bug eyes, while Khalil did all the talking, bc right now she was speechless and that was strange and weird, but she needed to process and "Oh, hey Blakeneyyyy." Muted wave, muted voice, but lolol, She looked reaaaaalllllyyy cute and Kathleen would have to tell her when she could properly form more words. "MADDOX, WHAT??" the korean-american suddenly screamed. LITERALLY???????
someone explain.
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She had heard Maddox and gave him another quick look. "Find me later." She'd explain it to him maybe or maybe she could just hide from him too. She was now just staring at the machine. Stupid machine had to spray her with water IN FRONT OF KHALIL!!!! Could her night get any worse? Then she heard him say her name and her heart raced, it always raced when he was near. He just looked so cute and her mind didn't want to think clearly when he was around.
She didn't turn to face him though, no, she didn't want him to see that she was holding back tears or that her face now was probably smeared because the water screwed up her makeup. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Are you dating her?" She wanted the answer before anything else, she had to know if he was with her. Had he been with her the entire time, though she knew he had but was it official. She took a glance at Kathleen and her lip might have wibbled just a bit. Had she just been another girl or a number? No, he wouldn't have lied to her and he didn't. She knew about this, but she had blocked it out. He made her feel special and she blocked out the thought of anyone else, he was right she got even more attached. She was the one that complicated things.
Finally, she looked at him "I knew you hadn't asked me and I figured you asked someone better. Kathleen is a good pick, she's fun." Rarely did Madelyn talk bad about anyone and this was not going to be one of those times. She did like Kathleen, she just wished the girl didn't like the guy she liked so much. "I guess when I saw you just now it just well reality set in and I didn't want to bother you two with your fun. "
Getting off her chair and pulling a wet strand of hair behind her ear that had fallen from her updo she picked up her purse. "I think I'm going to go use the restroom and try to dry off. You have a fun night though."
For a minute she was going to act just like Britta and see just how far she could get with him. Probably not too far, since it was Maddox. Not that she would get to know, since Madelyn spoiled the surprise. Never the less she was happy, as always to see her best friend Madelyn. She waved at her.
Turning back to Maddox, her smile grew bigger. "Of course, if we can't play for real money, what else are we going to play for?" She tossed the box of cards to him. "You deal." Smirking at him, this was going to be so much fun.
That smirk quickly faded, seeing her best friend kissing Maddox. THAT WAS HER ALLEN. Best friend what was that? "I wasn't betting on that happening."The look of utter shock was on her face. Madelyn liked Khalil, or so she thought.
Right after Madelyn left playing it off by playing slot machines. Okay, someone need to explain, but as soon as seen Khalil and Kathleen had joined them. "Thank you, Khalil." Blakeney pushed some hair back behind her ear. "And hello, Kathleen. Your dress is pretty." Was that Madelyn's problem? That was a problem.
Wait, Khalil thought that her best friend and her Allen was a thing? "They are not a thing." That idea was just.... insane okay? She tried and failed terribly to make that sound more like it was joke but it just made her face even redder. Blakeney glared, and finished off her gillyweed water.
Her and Maddox were still going to play poker right? Well after she when to check on her best friend. "Madelyn, what was that?"Walking over to the slot machine that she was standing at. Watch out they think they are water guns.
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Everything was happening so fast and Khalil felt like he was in the wrong but couldn't figure out why. He sent a pleading look to Kathleen - maybe she could help him?? - but she seemed just as confused as he was. At Blakeney's answer, Khalil sighed. They weren't a thing, so what was going on? "I'm still so confused at all of this," he said, genuinely trying to piece together Madelyn's logic. He wondered if he'd offended her somehow and if he did he had to figure out how to rectify it. Fast.
He blinked several times at Madelyn's question, and looked over to Kathleen briefly before turning back to her. "Uhhh...No? Not really, I mean, kinda?" It wasn't an answer, but it was the best sort of response that he had for her at the moment. "But, I mean, I thought we were kinda dating too." He honestly thought he had straightened everything out but clearly something had gotten lost in translation. It possibly had to do with how affectionate Kathleen was whenever they were in public, but Khalil thought that he was pretty honest with Madelyn from the start. Unless he was remembering that whole conversation - which, to be fair, was quite possible with him.
"Wait, hold on, back up. I mean, yeah, Kathleen is fun, but you're fun too," he said, feeling a little frustrated and incredibly lost. These sort of things didn't really happen to him, so he was navigating through all of the awkwardness the best way he could. "Wait, Madelyn, don't go." And even though he couldn't blame her for wanting to leave, still the sixth year was at a loss for words. He felt terrible because Madelyn had gotten wet from the game and she was obviously upset and Khalil thought that the best way to fix all of this was to talk to her alone. Rubbing the back of his neck, he contemplated what to do, before glancing over at Kathleen. "I should probably go and talk to her and make sure she's alright." That was the right thing to do, right?? No??? The boy needed answers.
I dont think even Maddox would have bet on that happening and know poker was the last thing on his mind and to tell the truth Maddox did not even know if Maddox liked Madelyn. And they weren't a thing not so he had nothing to tell. He never even gave her much thought in that way. Maybe he should???? So while the kiss was good he was still confused. "We don't which i why i never said anything. Though not bad" Maddox thought she only had a thing for Khalil. He was still confused. He would just leave Madelyn and Khalil alone for now.
"I JUST GOT KISSED KATHLEEN AND I DONT KNOW WHY AND WHY ARE WE YELLING?"
And what Blakeney said they were not a thing. Uhhh find her Madelyn. Well if there was a reason Maddox kinda wanted to know. Since he was 110 percent sure it had to do with Khalil and he was just in the area.
Look there goes Khalil going after Madelyn.
So poker and the bet was kissing. That could work
Maybe not the best time to bring that up to be honest
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Text Cut: Poncho Paul + Regina
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Good LORD, Merlin! Regina Hawthorne looked amazing! Paul clapped as she approached with the simply DASHING Roderik on her arm. He stood up and clapped, even. "Headmistress! You deserved to be greeted as such tonight! My goodness, you look amazing!" he was in a GOOD MOOD and Regina was the HEADMISTRESS and star of the night. Like, basically, maybe, besides himself. And Hirsch deserved a spot up there, too. He saluted her.
HEH! "Noooo, no ponchos tonight. Unfortunately, my husband couldn't make it, but I had to prepare to look sharp just in case!" Milton wouldn't be SEEN with Paul wearing a poncho. So. There you go. "What are you two getting up to, kiddos?" he teased and ruffled Roderik's hair just to bother him. "I'll join in, then, thanks for inviting me!" Totally third wheeling here. Was Hirsch single? WAS REGINA SINGLE? She was older than he was, was she not? He hadn't a clue about the love lives of his peers sans Rosalyn and Gaston AND that one time Hirsch had gotten that confetti stuff from some SECRET LOVE most likely. WELL THEN.
WELLLLLL THEN.
He hooked arms with Regina on the other side. "Everyone looks so classy tonight. it warms my heart!"
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His looks hadn't gone unnoticed. Regina didn't know whether to laugh or scold him, saying that a picture would last longer. So she just let it be, allowing him to look. She was rather positive he wouldn't be the only one looking at her tonight. The tattoos were something she purposefully always had covered up. But the dress was too stunning to resist, and this event was a good excuse to wear it and be human.
Roderik's question amused her though she didn't show it, clearly already playing the game whether he knew it or not. "Genuinely asking," the woman replied, smiling and resisting to roll her eyes at his comment about her wanting to beat him at something. Of course she was going to beat him no matter what. And she knew he wouldn't be able to resist regardless.
Though talk of poker was, for now, set aside as Paul addressed them. She tried not to let the smile waver when he clapped at her and gave her a salute. "Oh, stop it, Paul. The clapping is totally unnecessary." As for the salute, well, he was dressed like a captain. She'd let that one slide.
A short laugh left her mouth the moment he said that he had to look sharp just in case Milton showed up. Was that the trick to making the Herbology professor leave his ponchos in the closet where they belonged? Invite Milton to every major school function? It was tempting... "Really? It is such a shame that he couldn't make it tonight." She rather enjoyed the man.
And ... kiddos? Kiddos? Then ruffling up Roderik's hair? Really, Paul? Really?
"We actually were just --" There was a pause. Regina gave Hirsch a look. Did the old man seriously just invite himself, making their duo now a trio? "-- going to play poker."
Oh, Merlin. This was seriously happening, wasn't it?
Now having a man at each arm, they continued on. "Yes, everyone looks simply ravishing tonight," she agreed with a nod of her head, keeping that poker face of hers going while trying to figure out how long the third wheel was planning on sticking with them. At this rate, probably all night. Merlin.
If she was genuinely asking then poker it is. Though, something told him that this wasn't the right setting for it but it would have to do for the time being. He opened his mouth to ask her if they were going to make this game of theirs more interesting by placing some kind of bet or something for the loser to do but then.....
........ Paul happened.
Kiddos? Surely, they weren't that much younger than the Herboloy Professor? Not student aged. But, then again, it was much better than calling him Hirschys kisses in front of Regina herself. As for the hair ruffle, Hirsch pulled a slightly disgusted face, as if this simple action was causing him some serious pain. On any other day, he probably would've only minded it a bit but seeing as he'd spent quite some time perfecting it for Regina this was putting water to his looks. Reaching up a hand, he tried to straighten it out, but, once again, Paul happened.
Uh.
No.
No.
Green eyes glanced at Regina, exchanging a look that clearly said that he was as surprised about this as she was. Two's a company but three's a crowd. Was Paul not aware of this? "How good of a poker player are you, Paul?" It was then, that the wild imagery of the Hufflepuff Head of House jumping with glee over his cards came to mind.
He shook his head and looked around at the room, instead. There were a few Ilvermorny students not too far away where there seemed to be a yelling match going on. Huh. "Looks like everyone took note of the smart attire part of your notice, Regina."
Kathleen was just really confused and, actually maybe she was kind of hungry too? it crossed her mind that she hadn't eaten much earlier in the day because she'd been too busy getting dressed and charming her contacts clean, and painting her nails and then taking a break because that was way harder then it looked and she'd had to paint them again bc she'd messed them up when reading- Why hadn't she just used magic for that? Duh kathleen-
ANYWAY, she was confused and kind of worried. Madelyn looked ready to hurl herself off the boat for Khalil, which, tbh, same and Maddox looked pleased and Blakeney looked confused and angry- Which made sense because everyone knew Blakeney liked Maddox and then her best friend freakin' made out him right in front of her like it was NBD, but it was definitely a BD.
WAYYYYYY BD, Kathleen woulda been freaking out too, except that she and Khalil understood each other and Langley would have never done that to her. Langley was an angel, you know? Like, actually Merlin sent. Kathleen suddenly missed her, badly and after this she would go off in search of the beautiful, angelic babe. THE SAKURA TO HER TOMOYO.
anyway, anyway.
A lot was happening here. Kathleen furrowed her brows, she looked from the screaming Maddox to Khalil and Madelyn and then back to Blakeney and then back to Khalil and then back to Madelyn- Merlin, she was gonna go cross-eyed at this rate.
She closed her eyes and counted to sixty-nine before someone- Thankfully her lover - spoke to her. Oh, he wanted to go off with Madelyn and talk, um... How did she feel about that?? Part of her, the petty part wanted to be like lolol, no but the other part- the Pukwudgie part (and that was the important part, wanted to make sure Madelyn was okay and cool and-
"Uhm, actually-" She tugged on Khalil's arm, trying to pull him aside so they could maybe talk a little alone. "Do-Do you think I could talk to her? It's just- I've beeeeeeen there, in her shoes and I wanna... " She lowered her voice so only Khalil could hear her. "she's my friend, kinda, I mean, we were unless we're not... I wanna talk to her."
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Honestly she hadn't given Maddox another look and she felt HORRIBLE for kissing him in front of Blakeney. Honestly, what was she thinking? Did she really think it would make Khalil jealous? HELLO, he was here with a gorgeous date so obviously, he didn't need another girl. She really just wanted to leave and go back to the beetle, pack her bags and go home. She could be there for Christmas then and Maesi would be fine without her. She was so popular and well liked.
Her eyes moved first to Blakeney and then to Khalil. She didn't want to explain in front of him and she didn't want to give anyone the benefit of the doubt that she was upset, though her wet hair, face, and dress had to show she wasn't happy. "I'm sorry Blakeney, I don't know what happened. Maybe the music in there had some kind of charm on it to make you kiss someone." Sorry Hogwarts, but she wasn't hurting her best friend, so she'd blame it on them.
THOUGHT THEY WERE DATING TOO?
She looked at him for a moment, [b] "I thought we were just friends, I mean you know I want more, but I'm not that type of girl. You know that. I'm not going to officially be with someone who is officially or not with someone else. Her heart hurt right now. She didn't like feeling this way, this was why she didn't get involved with any boys since Brent. She had stayed away from these feelings and for good reasons.
Jumping about a foot when Maddox screamed to Kathleen and she blushed. Why the heck did she do that. Oh she was going to regret that for awhile, wasn't she? Between Blakeney now upset with her and Maddox never forgetting it, yep regret was setting in.
She was heading out when she heard him say to wait so she turned and looked at him. Her eyes moved from Kathleen to him as they spoke. "Really I do need to get dried off. Will is waiting for me in the ballroom." Okay so maybe that was a lie, but no one needed to know he wasn't her date until she was at least back to the beetle. Then Will could show off his date and everyone will know she just lied to get the hell away.
"Really?" Well, if Maddox and Blakeney said, then it must be true. "Alright, makes sense." Because it did. But what didn't make sense, was Madelyn. What was going on?? When she started speaking, he thought she was going to say that she wanted to talk things out and get on the same page. He didn't expect her to say all of that, thus adding more confusion to his head. "Wait, what?"
Khalil shook his head and tried to sort out what Madelyn had just said. "No, I don't know that, you never told me that. I really thought we were on the same page." Like he knew that she wasn't the type to just be with multiple people, but he figured that she being with just him would be enough for her. If he'd known otherwise, he would've stopped everything. Yikes. He really had gotten himself into a situation without even realizing it. "I don't know what to say," he said, shaking his head again. What could he say anyway?? She was upset and he was the cause. Hearing Will's name didn't phase him - though it did give him pause; he thought she didn't have a date?? - because that was his brother and whatever Will did, Khalil knew about and vice-versa.
"Oh," he replied, feeling a little rejected. A slight frown graced his lips. "Well, have fun then." He tried to keep his tone light, but he was feeling anything but. Maybe she didn't like him like that and had misunderstood. It wouldn't have been the first time. His eyes drifted over to Kathleen and he gave her a small shrug, not knowing what to say. He was glad she wanted to smooth things over with Madelyn, but given the way things were going now, he didn't thing she would be up for another conversation.
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