2 Jun 2020, 02:24
Popcorn Party
Katrina still wasn't quite sure why she was so happy. She wasn't normally bubbly or one to snicker. Her typical demeanor was tired and somewhat depressed. Must be the end of year getting to me. Katrina quietly puzzled over it, careful to keep the side-smile still on her face.
"Well, classes are breaking me slowly," Mars replied to Katrina's question of what they had been up to, "but other than that, I've managed to learn guitar, climb up to the roof of the Owlery, and bother a fair amount of people. Not many second-years though," Katrina smirked, Mars didn't come across as one to do too much bothering, but they had a demeanor that was somewhat like Katrina's own.
"Guitar. My dad used to play," Katrina caught herself doing it again. Referring to her family in past tense. She used to be so good at avoiding doing that. Ever since the house fire where she had lost her parents, her brother, and her childhood home all in one blow, she had been struggling to cope with it all. But finally, she seemed to be able to enjoy herself, but she kept eluding to it with other people. Ever since... the Blossomball, even though that had been second place in the worst things that had happened to Katrina. In an attempt to keep her mind away from another panic attack, the lioness distracted herself by paying closer attention to Mars.
"I've spent a lot of time moping around the Ravenclaw Common Room too, so that's probably why you haven't seen much of me." Katrina nodded, she did that a lot in her own common room.
"Not much trouble," Katrina almost laughed, before Hogwarts she was the prankster of the family, always with a witty remark and a smirk on her face. It was slowly coming back, but she would never be caught,"S.W.A.G. Club, studying and sketching were essentially all I've done this year. I'm always in the library, study rooms, or my common room. I also got a kitten, Boomerang,"
As if by magic, Katrina heard a 'bwurup' from a bush. With an incredulous look on her face, Boomerang emerged from the foliage. Seriously? He shook himself like a wet dog and came over, purring and rubbing himself against the shocked second-years feet.
Still with a surprised expression on her face Katrina introduced him, "And, well. Yeah... this is Boomerang. It isn't that odd to see him, well-- stalk me. I swear, I could lock him in my dorm and by lunch he would jump up beside me. He hasn't done that in a while, but... wow, he never ceases to surprise me," With a shake of her head, Katrina bent down and grabbed him. Instantly he began purring twice as loud.
The line had slowed some but they were still a few feet from the table. So close to more popcorn, but still so far away.
Mentioning || The Popcorn Peoples
Interacting with || @Mars T'ien and Boomerang
Open to Interaction
Hex Code: 80BFBF
>Stats: Sta 9, Evas 8, Str 3, Wis 11, ArcP 9, Acc 6<
>Healing Sage | Perfectionist | Charmer || Leader of SHC| Owner of The Kat Shop<
>Healing Sage | Perfectionist | Charmer || Leader of SHC| Owner of The Kat Shop<
2 Jun 2020, 09:49
Popcorn Party
open to interaction
@Mars T'ien @Katrina Walker
Albert walked into a hallway. He emerged into some sort of a courtyard. This was not any normal courtyard, but a very Grand, imposing one, much like the Great Hall. There seemed to be a nice little congregation of people in a corner. Not only did Albert want to meet people, he was hungry, and could smell wafts of a mystery sugary food from where he was standing.
He decided to investigate.
Soon, he found himself conversing with Mars and Katrina. Mars was beginning to talk, when Albert heard them say "oher than that, I've managed to learn guitar, climb up to the roof of the Owlery-". Albert stopped listening. Perhaps he could ask for the route they took up the tower. He had been longing to get a good view of the tower.
Ask already, he willed himself.
He turned to Mars and asked, "So how'd you go up there anyways. Isn't it against the rules?"
He had a slight fear of raptors, rather, any killing-machine related to a dinosaur he found mildly scary. Not a phobia. Simply rational thinking. He promptly probed Mars about the temperament of the owls.
"Are they, nice, or are some vicious?"
He was interrupted by a sound from the bush. It was a kitten. While owls may have been mildly frightening, a kitten was something to appreciate. Her owner, Katrina, introduced her as Boomerang. Certainly not deadly, but definitely a fast cat. Good name, he thought.
Katrina introduced her cat - "And, well. Yeah... this is Boomerang. It isn't that odd to see him."
Albert asked her whether he should get a pet. He had heard mixed opinions from his other friends in the boy's dormitory.
@Mars T'ien @Katrina Walker
Albert walked into a hallway. He emerged into some sort of a courtyard. This was not any normal courtyard, but a very Grand, imposing one, much like the Great Hall. There seemed to be a nice little congregation of people in a corner. Not only did Albert want to meet people, he was hungry, and could smell wafts of a mystery sugary food from where he was standing.
He decided to investigate.
Soon, he found himself conversing with Mars and Katrina. Mars was beginning to talk, when Albert heard them say "oher than that, I've managed to learn guitar, climb up to the roof of the Owlery-". Albert stopped listening. Perhaps he could ask for the route they took up the tower. He had been longing to get a good view of the tower.
Ask already, he willed himself.
He turned to Mars and asked, "So how'd you go up there anyways. Isn't it against the rules?"
He had a slight fear of raptors, rather, any killing-machine related to a dinosaur he found mildly scary. Not a phobia. Simply rational thinking. He promptly probed Mars about the temperament of the owls.
"Are they, nice, or are some vicious?"
He was interrupted by a sound from the bush. It was a kitten. While owls may have been mildly frightening, a kitten was something to appreciate. Her owner, Katrina, introduced her as Boomerang. Certainly not deadly, but definitely a fast cat. Good name, he thought.
Katrina introduced her cat - "And, well. Yeah... this is Boomerang. It isn't that odd to see him."
Albert asked her whether he should get a pet. He had heard mixed opinions from his other friends in the boy's dormitory.
2 Jun 2020, 15:08
Popcorn Party
"My mother went into a baking spree, but this time over popcorn. She sent the results to me, so I had to figure out how to do something with it," Ah, Aurelia hadn't expected that but she wasn't sure what she had expected. Her mom must have spent days on all of this popcorn. I wish my mom would send stuff over. After asking to go get more popcorn Crystal replied smiling: "Go right ahead, there is plenty of the stuff to go around. And I'll tell my mother that people like them popcorn". Aurelia smiled back and turned towards the line. "If you wanna talk to someone, you can always talk to me," Crystal said. Auri spun around and saw that the Hufflepuff was grinning.
Aurelia smiled, this time a real smile: "I'll keep that in mind, thanks!". Without even waiting to see how the girl would react, Aurelia turned around again and walked towards the line grinning. Wow, the people here are nice.
Aurelia joined the line and was thinking about the flavors she would choose, there were just so many options. Auri finally decided to get a bit of everything to not miss out on anything. Suddenly, she realized that the two students standing in line in front of Auri were the ones who left Crystal's cluster a few minutes ago. Shortly after a boy joined and began to converse with them.
One of the students was a Gryffindor girl she had seen a few times in her common room but had never talked to. Maybe, I should go talk to her. No, she is busy talking to the other two. Oh, but she looks friendly enough. Maybe she won't mind. As these thoughts were racing through her head a 4th year stumbled into Auri, bumping her into the second year Griff. He quickly muttered sorry and ran away towards his friends. Embarrassed and blushing Aurelia mumbled towards the griff: "Sorry, this other guy bumped into me. I really didn't mean to... you guys can just keep on talking." Feeling their stares on her Aurelia uncomfortably looked at the ground. Why do I always have to embarrass myself? Come on Auri, you are a Gryffindor, be braver. She turned her head back up, straightened her back, grinned, and then said: "Um... I saw you guys while I was talking to Crystal over there. I'm Aurelia Roberts by the way or just Auri", her hand was stretched out towards all of them, then she realized that they couldn't all shake it at once, and dropped it immediately.
Interacting with @Crystal Jagger @Katrina Walker @Mars T'ien @Albert Peshkov || Open to interactions!
Hex code: BF0000
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3 Jun 2020, 09:01
Popcorn Party
Interacting with @Katrina Walker, @Albert Peshkov, @Aurelia Roberts
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Open to Interactions
Mars was not necessarily a social person. However, today seemed to be proving otherwise. During their conversation with Katrina, it seemed another person had been listening along. At the mention of the owlery, a smaller voice chirped up.
"So how'd you go up there anyways. Isn't it against the rules?"
Mars blinked, turning to the newcomer. A small boy, definitely a first-year, looked back at them. He had tousled brown hair and keen eyes, wearing blue robes. Oh, another Ravenclaw. Mars hadn't seen him around before. They grinned at him and said,
"Well, climbing to the roof is probably against the rules, but as long as I don't kill myself, I should be fine. It's easier to climb out the window than you think."
He seemed to contimplate this for a moment and then continue, ""Are they nice, or are some vicious?" Mars snorted. The idea of owls being vicious...
"Nah, don't worry your tiny, little head. Owls are messenger birds, they wouldn't sell'em if they were vicious. Kinda counter-productive, no?" they spared another glance at the wizard, "I'm Mars, by the way. This is Katrina."
At the mention of her name, Katrina answered Mars' question.
"Not much trouble," she laughed, pausing like she was rifling through her memories, "S.W.A.G. Club, studying and sketching were essentially all I've done this year. I'm always in the library, study rooms, or my common room. I also got a kitten, Boomerang."
Mars raised an eyebrow. "S.W.A.G.? You running a business? they asked, half-joking. Before Katrina could respond though, a rustle came from the nearby bushes. A tiny kitten rolled out, shaking the dirt and grime off of himself. He patted over to the three of them, rubbing up on Katrina's legs. When the lioness had gotten over her shock, she knelt to pick him up. His purrs were so loud even Mars could hear them.
They laughed at Katrina's mention of him stalking her. He was a precious little thing, looking up at her with wide, innocent eyes. They took a step forward, running a hand along his fur.
"Such a cute little bub," they cooed. They were, forever and always, weak for animals. As they continued to stroke the chat, a sudden force shoved into their back. Mars stopped, turning almost instantly.
Another Gryffindor girl was standing there, blushing and embarrassed. How many new people did they have to introduce themselves to today? Mars was starting to get real tired of their name.
"Sorry, this other guy bumped into me. I really didn't mean to... you guys can just keep on talking," she said hastily. Then, she seemed to stop, reset herself, and come back in with a straight back and a grin. "Um... I saw you guys while I was talking to Crystal over there. I'm Aurelia Roberts by the way or just Auri," she introduced. She held out a hand to shake, but after glancing at the three of them, dropped it again.
Mars gave her a returning grin. "Hi. I don't know if you caught our names but I'm Mars, that's Katrina, and that guy," they pointed at the Ravenclaw wizard, "well, I don't know his name. It's nice to meet you, Auri."
They smiled, glancing over to the ever-nearing table. Their little group was nearly there, only a few people away. Eyeing each of the others, they asked,
"What flavor are you getting?"
[ Home, they said. I should like to go home. ]
STA: 6 | EVA: 10 | STR: 3 | WIS: 9 | ARC: 5 | ACC: 10
STA: 6 | EVA: 10 | STR: 3 | WIS: 9 | ARC: 5 | ACC: 10
5 Jun 2020, 02:33
Popcorn Party
With a small knapsack over his shoulder, Artemis walked through the school on his way to the courtyard. He had heard of some of the students having a small party of sorts and he wanted to give them something that would help get them more energized. He knew that it could be seen as creepy that he always walked around with candy and willingly gave any out to whoever asked for it. At least in the Muggle world, it would be considered creepy. But to him, he thought of it as just spoiling his students. So knapsack full of Muggle and Wizarding candy it was. Making his way into the yard, he saw a handful of his students mingling and talking as they ate their flavored popcorn. He couldn't stay and mingle, as much as he knew the group would probably want him to stay and chat, but he was going to leave the bag of candy on the table where anyone getting a refill of popcorn could see it.
He was definitely going to grab a bowl and mix the popcorn in it. Enlarging two bowls from the size that they already were, he began to fill them up with different flavors: Sweeter flavors in one bowl and the more dinner tasting flavors in the other. He opted out of getting the peanut butter one as he wasn't sure if the person he planned to share the popcorn with was allergic or not. Layer by layer he stacked each flavor on top of each other before nodding and smiling at the first few students who noticed him. He gestured to the table with his head as his arms were currently occupied with bowls of popcorn.
"There are sweets and candy for everyone in this bag! Muggle and Wizarding kind! Take all that you want and enjoy your little party!" he called to the group before raising his head in greeting once more and turning to head back inside.
He was definitely going to grab a bowl and mix the popcorn in it. Enlarging two bowls from the size that they already were, he began to fill them up with different flavors: Sweeter flavors in one bowl and the more dinner tasting flavors in the other. He opted out of getting the peanut butter one as he wasn't sure if the person he planned to share the popcorn with was allergic or not. Layer by layer he stacked each flavor on top of each other before nodding and smiling at the first few students who noticed him. He gestured to the table with his head as his arms were currently occupied with bowls of popcorn.
"There are sweets and candy for everyone in this bag! Muggle and Wizarding kind! Take all that you want and enjoy your little party!" he called to the group before raising his head in greeting once more and turning to head back inside.
Leaves the thread and heads back inside with bowls of popcorn.
ReducioOOC: I apologize that I can't stay and interact with you all. Maybe in another thread we can interact. I have a ton of other work to do sadly. Also, I would list the types of candy that are in the bag but I only know American candies and not candies from other countries/nationalities so if you grab a muggle on, just state what you grabbed. Enjoy the thread!
Artemis Vernatis
Professor of Charms
6 Jun 2020, 14:07
Popcorn Party
Interacting with @Crystal Jagger
When the crowd began to die down a little, or well, not really because this event was a hit, - but rather when Crystal didn't seem so occupied in conversation, Alina found a moment where she could talk to the girl privately. So not to interrupt any other conversations she might be having.
"Bren?" she asked, feeling a little silly for even what she was about to ask. She looked down to the popcorn in her bowl and just sort of played with it. "I was thinking about Summer and how its coming so quickly..." she paused. "I'm going to miss a lot of things about Hogwarts. The classes won't be one of them," she smiled a little and looked back up to her friend. Crystal was one of the people she liked being around at Hogwarts and hoped maybe she thought she was a good friend in return. "You'll write over the Summer months, won't you? Maybe we could even set up a visit? You could come or if your parents wouldn't allow it - maybe I could come there and we could meet up at a park or an ice cream store?"
Did she come off as too desperate? She didn't want to. She didn't mean to. But the thought of her large empty house over the Summer just seemed so depressing to her now that she had people she liked being around and saw so frequently.
Let your confidence shine, pretty girl.
6 Jun 2020, 23:41
Popcorn Party
Interacting with @Alina Rosier
Open to interactions
Crystal let out a sigh as the people around her seemed to calm down quite a bit. As much as she loved talking to others, the amount of times she had to explain the popcorn situation was getting a little tiring. "Bren?" Alina spoke up, playing with her popcorn. "I was thinking about Summer and how its coming so quickly..." she paused, and crystal listened carefully. "I'm going to miss a lot of things about Hogwarts. The classes won't be one of them," Alina smiled and looked over to Crystal, and Crystal gave a smile back. She knew how Alina felt, all the people she would have to leave behind, the dorms, the professors. It would be strange going back to a calm house, well calm ish. She let Alina continue to speak "You'll write over the Summer months, won't you? Maybe we could even set up a visit? You could come or if your parents wouldn't allow it - maybe I could come there and we could meet up at a park or an ice cream store?" her friend asked her. Crystal was beaming, she was worried she might not be able to see Alina at all, and now she knew that it wasn't going to be a problem. "Of course I will write, and I'm positive my parents would let us visit. Maybe I could show you around the forest near out home? In return for showing me the lake." Crystal told Alina, reminiscing about her first time out at the lake. "I don't mind if we go to your house, or if you come to mine. Maybe we could go to each others at least once? I get to meet your family, and you get to meet mine?" she offered the idea. Kind of like a... house swap. It would be fantastic to be able to hang out at Alina's house, and Crystal always wondered what her family are like.
7 Jun 2020, 12:45
Popcorn Party
Interacting with @Crystal Jagger
"I like the idea of visiting one another," she said. That would give her at least a visit away from her family when they got too much and allowed her time with Crystal at her house, showing her around and it wouldn't feel so empty.
"Anytime will work, too! Usually towards the end of Summer my father hosts a rather large gala. I'll have to be in attendance for that but other than that, it doesn't interfere. And if thats the time you end up visiting, then you'll just have to attend as well," she laughed. "We don't do family vacations or anything like that so..." she paused a bit.
With Summer drawing near she heard a lot of her friends talking about that. How they couldn't wait for their weekend walks through the park or to go on picnics, to head to the cabin or be on a boat or vacation. Her family just didn't spend time together like that.
"I'm sure you've had a thousand over the years, but your mum could give us a baking lesson!" Alina figured maybe. It sounded fun. She actually had never used a stove before. Or a pan. The only mixing she had ever done was mix together different colors for painting or ingredients for a potion but she had never been in the kitchen for any cooking related activities.
Let your confidence shine, pretty girl.
8 Jun 2020, 10:22
Popcorn Party
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Better late than never? Well, you never knew in this case. Zykeal wasn't really in the social mood, but, he needed to kick himself out of that sort of funk at the moment. Too many things were happening towards the end of the school year and things had taken a turn for the worse for him. Having found no one in his own house, hell, the school to befriend, he decided that his social group might need a bit of expanding. This is the reason that he led his way through towards the courtyard, stopping steadily at the edge of it to gaze out upon those two dwelled there at the time being. Golden hues shifted across the landscape and he noticed a gathering of students that seemed to be Jovial, the Charms professor, his favorite was just leaving the area and he noted that if that professor deemed the engagement of the students worthy, he might as well also.
With the sun beating down today, he still didn't mind himself adorning his favorite muggle attire. Black ripped skinny jeans, a pair of black DC Nyjahs, a grey beanie, and a Led Zepp' t-shirt. Most would probably think he was a Slytherin if they saw his appearance, they usually strayed towards the darker colors when in their muggle attire. Regardless, this little Gryff' decided to make his way over towards the group, slowly walking along the grass towards where the table was set up with the hoard of students cramming their faces with what seemed to be sweets of some sort, he couldn't tell from a distance. As a habit, his ivory-colored aspen wood wand spun through his fingers as a drumstick would, never letting it settle in his palm unless it was to be of use at some point.
Finally, he made his way towards where the table was and the chatty girl there who seemed to be the host of the gather, a simple nod of greeting was offered with a few words, "Mind if I have a scoop?" he asked politely, trying not to step on anyone toes in the vicinity. Hues shifted down across the different flavors of popcorn in their bowls and he didn't really feel keen on trying any specifically, but, wanted to at least be a little social before the end of the school year. As Zykeal waited for the girls' response, his gaze drifted towards the others in the vicinity and decided to let his wand settle into the palm of his hand before tucking it into the side of his waistband. "Please," he followed, eyes drifting back to the girl. His mother taught him manners, at least.
With the sun beating down today, he still didn't mind himself adorning his favorite muggle attire. Black ripped skinny jeans, a pair of black DC Nyjahs, a grey beanie, and a Led Zepp' t-shirt. Most would probably think he was a Slytherin if they saw his appearance, they usually strayed towards the darker colors when in their muggle attire. Regardless, this little Gryff' decided to make his way over towards the group, slowly walking along the grass towards where the table was set up with the hoard of students cramming their faces with what seemed to be sweets of some sort, he couldn't tell from a distance. As a habit, his ivory-colored aspen wood wand spun through his fingers as a drumstick would, never letting it settle in his palm unless it was to be of use at some point.
Finally, he made his way towards where the table was and the chatty girl there who seemed to be the host of the gather, a simple nod of greeting was offered with a few words, "Mind if I have a scoop?" he asked politely, trying not to step on anyone toes in the vicinity. Hues shifted down across the different flavors of popcorn in their bowls and he didn't really feel keen on trying any specifically, but, wanted to at least be a little social before the end of the school year. As Zykeal waited for the girls' response, his gaze drifted towards the others in the vicinity and decided to let his wand settle into the palm of his hand before tucking it into the side of his waistband. "Please," he followed, eyes drifting back to the girl. His mother taught him manners, at least.
Interacting with @Crystal Jagger and Open to Interactions
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Sta: 7 | Eva: 2 | Str: 8 | Wis: 11 | Arc: 10 | Acc: 17
Prodigal Charms | Advanced Casting | Spell Spread
Prodigal Charms | Advanced Casting | Spell Spread
8 Jun 2020, 15:45
Popcorn Party
Aurelia looked at them carefully, as one of them introduced themselves: "Hi. I don't know if you caught our names but I'm Mars, that's Katrina, and that guy," they pointed at the Ravenclaw wizard, "well, I don't know his name. It's nice to meet you, Auri." She was surprised that they were so kind since she just bumped into them. At that thought, she blushed, still slightly embarrassed, and said: "Well nice to meet you, Mars! And you too Katrina! I think I may have seen you in the common room" She looked at the Ravenclaw: "So um, what is your name?" Waiting for his response she inspected the ever-nearing popcorn table. She could read the labels written on the boxes in neat but rushed handwriting. As if reading her mind Mars asked: "What flavors are you getting?" Aurelia looked at the boxes more carefully. "Too many options", she said grinning, "I think I'll just get a bit of everything. I don't want to miss out on anything".
Then it was their turn, Aurelia grabbed a large purple cup and scooped small handfuls of different colored popcorn into her cup. It was slightly overflowing when she turned to the group and said: "I think I'll go back over there", she pointed towards Crystal's group. She was hoping to make more friends. "But before that, I'll get some candy. Care to join?" She pointed at the knapsack full of candy and popped a chocolate-flavored popcorn into her mouth, smiling at the others.
Interacting with @Mars T'ien @Katrina Walker @Albert Peshkov || Open to Interactions!!! || Hex code: #BF0000
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