Quidditch Game Hufflepuff v Slytherin

Nico's hands gripped tight around the shaft of her broom, eager to fly anywhere to fetch their Captain. If they'd ask her to save anyone, she would. It was a long way down and she couldn't help but think that alot of students underestimated the height. As nothing of any dangerous sorts happened, Nico glanced at the crowd that watched them. She had gotten used to their staring eyes, ever watching and piercing the players their back. To some, this was paradise. A stage on which to perform. But to her... She just felt strangely uncomfortable. Just enough that she still could focus on the game.

Action : Doing as strategized - Unsetteling Aura : [ON]

At last Ethen could make a move against the evil snitch that had been alluding his vision. What time his team had bought him was precious but he knew that Dan would be right back on the path and he didn't have a moment to lose. To speed things up, an alley oop seemed like the best course of action. It was a maneuver that he had practiced a ton but it still had its risks and challenges. There was something about doing the alley-oop that was always fun for Ethen as he twirled about to be launched at his target. Linking with Serena, Ethen quickly got himself ready for the maneuver. He fully trusted his teammate and knew that he had to keep the utmost focus to have a chance at the snitch.

Unfortunately, as Ethen was propelled forward, it was clear that he wouldn't make it within a reasonable shot of the snitch. The distance had closed but the pursuit was still on. He didn't have time to curse the failed attempt and he kept his focus locked on the little snitch as he redied himself for the next attempt.

@Dan Palmer, @Ami Procoppio, @Ethen Emrys

Action: Doing as strategized (penalty lap)
Stats: STA: 9 | EVA: 8 | STR: 9 (+ 3 = 12) | WIS: 3 | ARCP: 3 | ACC: 10 (+ 3 + 2 = 15)
Abilities: Martial Artist | Muggle Condition (+2 to ACC)
Broom: Moontrimmer (+3 to two stats of choice: ACC and STR, +10% auto-dodge)

Percival knew the odds were not exactly in his favor. There were no other backups if he were to be taken out. He was practically on his own. In truth, it worried him, but he was not about to let the other team think he was that weak-willed. His eyes widened as he noticed a bludger coming far too close. Swinging his back he sent the bludger towards the Hufflepuff seeker. His heart swinging up before crashing downwards as he realized that Lindsey had successfully redirected the bludger. "Drat." he would mutter to himself.

Actions: Doing as strategized

Mentioning: @Lindsey Springhall

Stats:

Reducio

Abilities: Foulplay and Lovely Creature

Broom: Moontrimmer [+3 to two separate stats, +10% chance to auto-dodge an attack, twink broom]

Stats: | Stamina [+3 Moontrimmer] | Evasion 6 | Strength 8 | Wisdom 5 | Arcane Power 8 | Accuracy 7 [+3 Moontrimmer] |

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Serena got herself into position, ready to help Ethen catch the Snitch and end this game once and for all, and then they could all go inside and celebrate. At first, the move went off perfectly. Ethen was successfully launched forward, making up some of the distance between himself and the Snitch. However, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough distance for him to grab the Snitch. Damn, they were so close! But at least some of the gap had been made up. Just a little bit further, and then he could catch it. The game wasn’t over yet; they could still win this!

Action: Doing as strategized

Stats:
STA: 6 EVA: 7 (+1=8) STR: 7 (+1=8) WIS: 7 (+1=8) ARCP: 6 ACC: 8 (+2=10)
Abilities: None at this time
Broom: Nimbus 1700: Fast and tough racing broom. Stats: +2 accuracy, +1 evasion, +1 wisdom, +1 strength (added above)

Alexx's eyes flickered from person to person, watching each of them move in the sky, where she wished that she was. Her leg continued to tap against the ground, anxious for something to beckon her to the sky. But it wouldn't come. Not now, not this game, probably. She would just be confined to sitting and staring, watching her team fly above her, having the time of their lives as she sat on the bench below, waiting patiently. This was extremely unfulfilling.

Actions: benched

Could anything go there way this game?! They should have this in the bad. Frustrated as her and Dan failed yet another snitch grab attempt, she took a moment to clear her mind and calm her thoughts. Despite many hours of practice with Nico, somehow her aura was still catching her by surprise, and by the looks of it, Dan as well.

She knew it was cold enough that frost had formed on the ground prior to the match, but could Thor grace her just once and strike the rival seeker out of the air with a mighty bolt of lightening?

Stamina: 9 (12)	Evasion: 7 (10)	Abilities: Seer Effect: 10% auto-dodge & auto-hit Lovely Creature Effect: Affects the snitch search DC for the opponent team
Strength: 5 (8)	Wisdom: 4 (7)	Broom: Silver Arrow | +3 to all stats as indicated by the bold numbers in (#)
Arcane Power: 3 (6)	Accuracy: 7 (10)	Position: First-String Chaser

Action: Sharing broom with Dan | Doing as strategized
Mentioning: Members of both teams

Thora was only partially focused on the penalty lap lying ahead, her gaze and much of her attention fixed on the thick of the action in the middle of the pitch. See, here was the silver lining of penalty laps - although they could be considered a hefty consequence to pay for a single foul given their time-consuming nature, they allowed players to take a break from the chaos and adopt a perspective more like the spectators'. Being so completely useless to one's team for such a long period of time was surely an annoyance, as Thora knew now, but sometimes a brief respite from having to act on a second's notice while dodging attacks was rather pleasant, if only one took notice.

She'd actually only just realized this herself, as this was really the first lap she'd taken where she wasn't wallowing in the anger and guilt of missed blatches. No, this time, the little chaser carried with the pride of her first success, which had admittedly been relatively inconsequential but somehow was still satisfying, it being her first game. Her insides still churned madly, though, but for a different reason than before - no longer was she so nervous, her success having taken the edge off the fear. Instead, she was more worried about the state of her team, as any advantage they'd held over Hufflepuff seemed to now be gone and the chances of a victory were looking slimmer and slimmer.

Dan hadn't yet managed to secure the snitch, with which would come a win for Slytherin, and Koko had missed her blatch. That could be a problem, as Ethen was likely somewhere near catching the Snitch as well, and they still had two beaters who could potentially cause unrepairable damage. But still, one missed blatch really wasn't devastating; after all, Thora had just missed herself - twice - and hopefully, they could make up for these mistakes.

This match was turning out to drag on for quite a bit of time, but at least Slytherin appeared to be holding up alright. Thora hoped they'd be able to take home the victory, which she supposed could be possible with smart decisions and just a little more time, but neither team had a guarantee of triumph over the other. For now, the battle between gold and emerald, badger and snake, raged on, and only time would tell which would prevail over the other.

Action || As strategized

Doing as strategized.