Dip Your Toes In PV Bailey Glade Finished

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Louca nodded, understanding what she was saying. “No that makes perfect sense.” Although honestly he didn’t really know much about martial arts, other than the more common names that were often described so it really made no difference either way. He was more interested in learning more about Bailey and keeping the conversation going. Questions always seemed to ensure that conversations were never stalled, especially as people tended to prefer to talk about themselves or their interests. So that made conversations continue more easily than anything else. Or so Louca had found. It also made people more easily distracted but that was not necessary in this conversation.

“Well, I love eating desserts so anytime you need a taste tester, just let me know! I’m happy to sacrifice myself to the cause.” Louca said rather dramatically and trying to make it seem like it was such a sacrifice. That lasted only a few moments before he snorted, and had a bit of a chuckle, unable to contain himself. “I’ve heard of a culinary institute in New York but admittedly don’t know much about it what with the burning and all of that. I’m sure you still could be a chef! Plus magic would probably help with that what with all the levitating and whatnot.” Louca didn’t really know much about kitchen magic, not having an interest in it and thus not having looked into it but he was sure there must be spells specifically for cooking.

Louca smiled, ignoring the blush, figuring it would just make things more awkward if he mentioned it. Cringing slightly, Louca said “My goodness! Well good thing James was there then. That would have been an even worse disaster otherwise. Awesome! I’m sure you’ll both have an amazing time!” Now it was Louca’s turn to blush slightly, realizing that he had a date even if he hadn’t necessarily phrased it as such when asking. ”Ummmm…yeah, I’m going with Haley Rose actually. Do you know her?”
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@Emma Wynn as Luca

When Luca offered to be her taster for her treats, Bailey smiled and laughed. “I would love that. I will make sure to let you know next time I am making something and you can come.”
Then they moved onto the subject of the ball. He ignored her blush, something she was grateful for. When she asked if he had a date, it was his turn to blush and drop his gaze. He said that he did, and it was Haley Rose. Bailey had heard of Haley and seen her, but had never really talked to her before. They were in the same year, but Haley was a Griffindor, a quidditch player and was in general a really happy person.
Bailey told Luca “That’s awesome! I don’t know her personally, but I’ve seen her and know of her. If you see James and I at the ball you should come and say hello. And I’m sure it will go great. Are y’all coordinating your outfits or anything?”
Realizing that her last question was probably a bit nosy, she quickly said “Ahh… don’t worry about the last question. It’s none of my business. Unless you want to answer…”

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Don’t worry. It’s not a problem. Feel better soon!

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Louca grinned, happy that his plan had worked and now he would be able to get some tasty goods. Rubbing his hands together, he laughed somewhat evilly, “Oh, excellent my evil plan has worked, mwahahaha.” Louca dropped his hands to rest on his knees, looking up towards the sky, “But no, seriously that sounds amazing! I always appreciate any delicious snacks that are thrown my way.” Louca truly thought with his stomach several times. It was easy enough to do as after all he was a growing boy. That struck a chord and he chuckled at himself.

He was grinning sheepishly but happy that Bailey continued on like it wasn’t a huge thing but didn’t just move on. “Oh, cool! And definitely. I’ll keep an eye out.” Freezing like a deer in the headlights, he looked over at Bailey slowly. “That’s a thing? Ummmmm…. Maybe I should talk to Haley about that? Because honestly I have no clue.” Louca was slightly panicked at the thought that the suit his mother had sent might not work for the event or might not work perfectly for the date. He had no clue about dates, or balls or what to wear or really anything about formal so had contacted his mom for some help. She had gotten things together for him and sent it so that was what he brought.

“Are you coordinating? Oh, and are you making anything for the ball? I thought I saw it was a potluck.” Louca had no clue what he could bring, because it wasn’t like he could easily cook or bake something up, but there were probably things that were no cook. Maybe he should go to the library at some point soon and figure that out.
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@Emma Wynn as Luca

Grateful that he was happy about her offering for him to come taste her treats, she then brought up the ball.
he looks like a deer in headlights Bailey thought when she brought up color coordinating outfits with you date. He obviously didn’t think of that.
Bailey tried her best to explain to him “You don’t have to. James and I are, but I love matching. And we both happened to have peach colored dress clothes. You really don’t have to.”
Then he asked if she was making anything for the potluck and it was her turn to looked shocked. “No… are we suppose to? I didn’t realize that… I could but I have a lot of school work… I should make time to do that.”
Thinking what do I have to cook that would work for this? I’m really good at deserts but… it’s a potluck. Should I bring a savory dish or something sweet? What are the other people going to bring?
Deciding to stop overthinking everything, she said “Anyways, I’m really excited for the ball. Last year I didn’t go, so this will be my first time. Do they have balls more than once a year for you? I think they had a winter ball too… not sure because I didn’t go to it too.”

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Louca was uncharacteristically nervous, but really there should be lessons on this whole ball/date/boy-girl thing. That was the only thing that made sense, after all it wasn’t knowledge that one just had. One actually had to think about it and there seemed to be several different unwritten rules about the whole thing. Usually he was good on the fly, but this whole thing seemed to be different than the normal situation.

Realizing that he was slightly off the hook (but still should ask, just in case that was the expectation), Louca wiped his forehead emphatically. “Phew, but still, maybe I should ask Hailey about it now while I still hopefully have enough time to figure something out.” \

The conversation turned to the potluck, and Louca was going to enjoy the various dishes that would likely make an appearance although honestly, he was hoping that someone thought to make poutine or at least have the separate ingredients to make it himself. But then how likely was that with a more formal ball? He might just have to give up that dream. But now he was craving the delicious dish, and that obviously wasn’t going to be solved anytime soon. “I think there’s the option, but I don’t know that it’s required if that makes sense? I think it’s more of a different cultures and giving people a chance to share kind of thing.” Louca nodded to emphasize the point.

Grinning, he said “I think there was but I just kind of did my own thing for a bit there, so I didn’t go and honestly can’t even recall what it was. I’m curious as to what the whole thing will be like. Like flowers everywhere or…..well that’s all I can think of for spring. Do you have any spring ideas that might appear at the ball?”
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@Emma Wynn as Luca

Luca seemed quite nervous about the ball and matching. Saying he should talk to Haley about the outfits, Bailey tried to reassure him saying “I’m sure it won’t be a huge thing. Don’t worry about it. You will have a great time and make sure just to be yourself.”
Then the conversation turned to the potluck. When she asked if she had to bring something, Luca answered that you don’t have too, but it might be fun. He also said that it lets people of different cultures share their foods and such. Agreeing Bailey said “Ok.. that makes sense. And fun! I might bring something. Though I have to decide what to bring…”
When Luca asked if she had any idea what would appear at the ball, she said “No I don’t… like you said probably flowers.. maybe they will have a place we can make flower crowns? That is kinda spring related. Or… like fairies and glitter and green things, to make it feel like you are in a forest or something? Do you have any other ideas?”
Looking around, Bailey saw a few other students around. Grateful she had decided to come outside and to talk to Luca she said “Thank you so much for talking to me. I’m glad I came over.”

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Louca let himself be reassured, mostly because there really wasn’t anything he could do now. It wasn’t like he knew where Haley was at the moment and other than that, running up to her would be just weird. Better to “accidentally” run into her and have the question come up. That was the right move right? Slick? Louca honestly didn’t know. This whole thing was brand new and it wasn’t like you wanted to talk to your parents about it. That would just be awkward.

“Thank you! I’m sure we both will. It’ll certainly be amusing. I’ve heard some stories from the upper years and it always seems like something happens at the ball. Wonder what will happen this year?” Louca thought for a moment, and then several scenarios popped to mind, but considering he had no idea what was going on, he also couldn’t make a very educated guess. “Could you imagine if this was the one time that something didn’t happen? That would be boring!” Louca frowned, knowing how disappointed he would be if it were to be a normal ball. Something had to happen! And maybe if nothing was happening early in the evening he could convince Haley to do something about it. Or maybe just sneak away long enough to start something himself. Nodding, he was determined that that would be the plan if nothing seemed to be happening in the first few hours of the ball.

His grin replacing the frown that had overtaken his face, Louca said “Excellent! You’ll have to let me know what it is so I can try a bit! I’m sure whatever it is will be delicious. “ Louca encouraged, not knowing much about Bailey’s baking but sure it was delicious. Really most baking was, unless Louca was doing so. Then it would never turn out.

Louca scrunched his nose a bit, “I was good until the glitter. That stuff gets everywhere. I really do not want there to be glitter. I mean, that would be cool about the forest, though presumably it would be less creepy forest and more fairy type forest. Oh! I wonder if they’ll have actual fairies there. That would be cool. I really think we’ve got it all. Or all that I can think of.” Louca waved his hand at the Forbidden Forest, which really did look quite dark and gloomy. He knew that that was likely not the vibe the committee was going for when decorating for the ball.

“I’m glad for the company! The conversation is excellent as well.” Louca grinned, looking over at Bailey.
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@Emma Wynn as Luca

As Luca wondered out loud what would apron at the ball, Bailey tried to think. “Who knows?”
The he asked if she could imagine if this was the one ball that morning big happened. “That would be sad. It also would be a civil ball, but I doubt it will be calm and civil with the Champions being revealed with the special person.”
Then the conversation turned to baking, and Luca, with a smile on his face, said to tell hims that he would be more than willing to taste test for her.
“I would love that!” Bailey said. “It will probably be after the ball though.”
As the conversation turned back to the ball, Luca said that he didn’t like glitter. Bailey was about to argue, but then he said it was because it got everywhere and was impossible to get rid of, and she had to agree. “That is true; as long as you don’t get it on you it would be fine. And if there were real fairies that would be SO AWESOME!”
Next Luca mentioned that he was glad to have company and the conversation. “Awe thanks. I am glad I came over and that I’m not intruding.”

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Louca took a moment to truly consider the whole question of who knows and if wondering about what would happen at the ball was half the fun. “True. Maybe it’s better that way. If one knew what was going to happen, that might take away some of the fun of the whole thing. Better to be surprised.” Louca nodded along with Bailey’s statement. “I’m sure there will be some kind of interesting story going on there. And some disappointments about not being chosen. Though there’s still the chance to be on a team.” Shrugging, Louca imagined he’d be disappointed about not being chosen as champion. Though honestly he didn’t really expect it. It was his hope that he would be on the team at least. That would be much more likely than being chosen as the Ilvermorny champion.

“Of course! Have you tried any kind of international food? I’m kind of curious what the other schools might bring.” Louca was used to eating a variety of foods, but still it might be different from what he was used to. He’d like to try at least one thing new, although he would stay away from sushi. He had had a bad experience with some ill prepared sushi rolls which soured his stomach any time he was around the food.

“Is it really that easy though? I swear no matter what you do, you still end up wearing it at some point. And it doesn’t even have glue necessarily but somehow sticks to you? That’s some crazy magic I tell you!” Louca emphatically threw his hands up, starting out with a bit of a serious face, but his lips slowly turning up as his eyes began to twinkle, until he chuckled a bit at the end. Who knew glitter was such a hot button for him? Louca nodded to agree that real life fairies would be glad.

Shaking his head, he said “Of course not! I much prefer company, especially such pleasant company as yourself.”
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@Emma Wynn as Luca

Splashing the water around with her feet, Bailey yet again was reminded of how lucky she was. I was so lucky to get the chance to come study here. And that I’m a witch. I’m sure my life would have been amazing even if I hadn’t found out, but I would barely have any friends. And I love my friends here.
When Luca mentioned being able to be on someone’s team for the tournament, Bailey was surprised. She had heard of it a few times but had not been completely sure that it was a real thing.
She decided to ask Luca if he was going to try and be on a team. Bailey said “For the teams- are you going to try and get onto one? Or are you just going to be done? I don’t really want to participate in it at all… like I said I have enough trouble not getting hurt even without the extra dangers. I do know they said it is going to be safer, but still. I’m kinda nervous for those who are competing.”
Turing back to the lake, Bailey heard Luca say something that made her smile. “I’m glad you like my company. I like yours too. And I am super curious about what the other students are going to bring to the potluck. I can’t wait to try some new foods!”

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