⌘︎ Silence ⌘︎ Abandoned

Interacting with : @Ginevra Tsuchiya @Eloise Terrel

Interaction with: @Pericles Dralt @Alexis Asterion @Ginevra Tsuchiya

The longer into the night Jack had been patroling, the heavier his eyelids became. There was a need for some other distraction from the endless hallways of this ungodly large school. How in the world was he supposed to keep himself awake without any distractions! It was all terribly bland. His footsteps echoed loudly as he sauntered through and down the corridors; However, his boredom would soon come to an end!

The young Hufflepuff had stumbled upon another colleague, in his aimless patroling. Pericles, a Ravenclaw prefect, had crossed paths with the tall first year. After a quick flashing of their badges to one another, they had decided to walk with one another—nothing like a companion to make the hour go faster. Naturally, a casual conversation ensued. It was the type of discussion that could go on forever and not actually say anything substantial at all. Jack was perfectly fine with the company.

After several more minutes of talking, walking, and joking around, the slightest sound of a somebody calling out made Jack pause for a moment. Sticking out his arm in front of his fellow prefect, Jack stopped and put up a finger to his lips. The international sign of 'Shut your mouth!' Looking at his current partner in law, Jack mouthed out the words, "Did you hear that?" His mouthing was followed by a head motion that leads further down the hall. A sudden surge of excitement built within Jack- this would be his first bust if he thought this was what he hoped.

@Jack Warren @Ginevra Tsuchiya @Alexis Asterion @Eloise Terrel

Just as Ginevra had decided that sneaking around was more fun with someone else, Pericles had found that sharing a patrol would be better done with company. He had spent the start of his shift on-edge, marching about like a little soldier, casting the light of Lumos down dark corridors and jabbing his wand at tricks of the light. The young Ravenclaw took his position quite seriously. That is, of course, until he had a Hufflepuff to wander with. That businesslike focus was disrupted by the sociability of your average eleven-year-old. Peri was pleased for the small-talk, idly posing questions and smiling all the while.

How long have you been a prefect? It's been about a month for me.
What's your favorite place to patrol? I like the lake, during the day.
Do you always go it alone? I think we're safer in pairs, really.
The special bathroom is absurdly decadent. I kind of like it.

Friendly prattle would be disrupted by that distant call- “What are you doing here?” Pericles was quick to quiet, having gently bumped into the arm which Jack held up, eyes wide and forehead furrowed. He hastily held up his wand, but that wariness quickly turned to elation as he, too, realized what they had likely stumbled upon. Not some dark wizards creeping around the castle, or some other such conundrum. Students out after hours! Now, Pericles was hardly a glutton for inflicting punishment, but there was something to be said for the excitement of a bust. After all: on the nights when nothing happened, he feared that he had simply failed to catch anyone in the act. This would make their time worthwhile. Nodding to affirm he had heard the voice as well, Pericles hugged the wall and softened his steps, trying to stay silent as a specter while they neared the next corner.

Interacting with : @Ginevra Tsuchiya @Eloise Terrel

@Pericles Dralt @Alexis Asterion @Eloise Terrel @Ginevra Tsuchiya

You couldn't exactly call Jack an anti-social creature, but he did enjoy his alone time. However, walking around these hallways in the darkness, he was glad that he had a companion to walk with him. Jack didn't have time to think about how he was delighted to have Peri with him because he was a bloodhound, and he was on the scent. Bringing his index fingers from his lips, Jack slowly pulled his wand from the fold in his Hufflepuff robes. A small part of him wanted a confrontation, but that would always be a little messy. Maybe it was best to change tactics "Alrighty, perhaps you want to step out before things get bad for you." The boy called out. Threats are an excellent means to an end.

Tapping Pericles on the arm, the Hufflepuff prefect briskly started walking towards the suspicious noises. Jack wasn't entirely sure it was a student out after curfew, but when Jack made an assumption, he ran with it. Glancing back, the boy nodded his head at his fellow prefect, indicating that he wanted him to follow behind. It was like they were playing a high stakes game of hide and seek. If the hiders won, they got away scot-free. BUT if they lost, the consequences will be dire—Jack kind of loved that.

Like a panther in the Jungle, Jack prowled forwards towards his prey. On the balls of his feet, one foot following the other. In an attempt to be sneaky, the boy bent low, crouched near the closest wall, and pressed his frame close to the stone masonry. It was time to catch some rule-breakers. Jack was in their position just at the start of the year, and it can be a scary position to be found out. Nobody wants to get discovered while having fun.