16 Nov 2022, 16:00
Bylines Bet
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@Lucinia Thawin
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Location : Headliner Office
It was still early in the afternoon when Cash decided to swing by the Headliner Office while waiting for dinner time to roll in. They had managed to squeeze in some homework before the winter holiday rolled in. Not that matter, this year Christmas aka winter break, the young Ironwoods decided not to go back to Ironwoods Manor.
It was useless, really, to go back to a house that was no longer a home. Their mother was always busy during Winter down at St. Mungo's and if by a miracle she had time for her only daughter is something that can count on one hand. The Quidditch player already notifies whoever will receive their owl, that is probably one of the helpers and not their mother.
Once Cash stood in front of the big wooden door, they pushed in. What Cash did not realize is as stealth as a mouse - which is ironic - the adorable Emerald Gazer snake, Aero, followed them from their dorm room up to the office. "Geez, you scare me!"Cash hissed out. Aero then only raised up a little bit from the floor and winked at the Cuban descendant.
"Cheeky thing,"Cash grumbled in Spanish. The green eyes then pushed the door wider for Aero and themselves to enter the room. Cash inhaled the smell of the room. The smell of new and old newspapers hit their smelling sense. Cash always loves the smell. They smile to themselves as Cash walked towards where their working table.
Working for the Headliner, give Cash a chance to let out their inner nerdiness. And if someone asked about it, Cash will deny it to their grave. The fourth year then sit down on the chair. Every time they entered the room, it always felt like the first time when they joined the team. Cash began as a part-time writer and now is a full-time writer for the beloved Hogwarts newspaper.
Cash turned their wheely chair around and round and round while taking in the surrounding. Once they stopped the motion, they stared down at the half-done article that they had written in the previous days. "I know I need to come here for a reason,"The young socialite spoke to the empty room.
"Do you think someone will enter the room or will it be just us two, Ro?"The Parselmouth asked their trusted sidekick. Their question was met with silence as Aero curled up beside Cash's feet while the Slytherin tried to continue their half-bake article.
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3 Dec 2022, 21:37
Bylines Bet
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Going home was usually a given for Lucky during the holiday season. She would take the train back into London, meet her father at the station, and then they'd catch a car back to their flat -- chatting about the year she'd spent away. But this year, she wanted to remain at Hogwarts. Even though she'd done it once before, her father had been surprised but allowed her to remain. He sent her an owl every week checking in. So far, Lucky had no news to report. She spent her days reading and lazing around with Cielita.
The thought of the adventurous cat reminded Lucky that she was there. Her tail swished along and flicked against her owner's leg as Lucky strolled down the hall. It was lonely at Hogwarts but it was also lonely at home. Her father could talk a mile a minute, his Irish accent making his words lyrical in a sense, but she was still lonely. The truth was -- she missed her mom. The woman had been gone for years now but around the holidays, the feeling of being alone settled into Lucky's chest. She always managed to shake it off, to put on a smile for her father...but this year, she was exhausted. Pretending to hold it all together would have been too hard. So she elected to remain on school grounds.
At least at the school, other people didn't watch her every move -- looking for ways to cheer her up. They usually let her be. She had passed several students in the halls and only one spoke to her. It was nice to be in her own head for a little while. It actually gave her an idea for a Headliner article. So Lucky made her way to the Headliner offices, hoping to take advantage of the isolated surroundings. When she reached the door, Cielita meowed lowly -- prancing in front of Lucinia as if to illustrate that she didn't want to go inside. She was so spoiled!
β C'mon. I want to write. β Lucky impatiently huffed, slowly opening the door so that Cielita wasn't hit. The cat didn't want to take the hint but she moved aside, dramatically turning her back to Lucinia. β Suit yourself. β she told the cat, brushing her hair over her shoulder as she swung the door open wide and walked in. After a moment of hesitation, Cielita darted inside and immediately pressed herself to Lucky's legs.
Lucky was too busy staring at Cash. β Sorry! β, she blurted out, her face heating up as she avoided the Beater's gaze. β I didn't know anyone was in here. I can...I'm going to leave. Yeah. β For some reason, she started to feel more and more shy around Cash. They had a fun friendship but Lucky always ended up turning the shade of a bruised tomato when they were around! It wasn't like Ronnie was around! Maybe it was something that ran in the family. Some gene to make Lucky blush.
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ACTIONS: lucky arrives in the headliner offices and is met with a surprise
STATS: ST β’ 9 | EV β’ 8 | STR β’ 6ββββ ββββ | WI β’ 7 | AR β’ 7 | AC β’ 8
ABILITIES: the muggle condition, evasive manuvers, & sixth sense
code by Lucia Fox
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5 Dec 2022, 08:38
Bylines Bet
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#006400 English
#000080 French
#C71585 Latin
#000000 Parsel
#4B0082 Spanish
@Lucinia Thawin
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Location : Headliner Office
Once in a while Cash took a short break from their hunched position when they caught up with the article that they need to submit before Christmas break rolled around. Ink and Quil were scratched at the parchment and the sound softly echoed throughout the Headliner Office room. Aero was still very much curled up beside Cash's feet and it seems he did not budge until Cash finished with their articles.
The quietness provided by the Castle a few weeks before Winter break is a nice welcome for a change. The green eyes never spend their holiday at the castle so this is their first time experiencing the quietness. They yawned loudly while stretching their aching back when someone pushed open the Office door.
Cash turned their chair around when someone blurted out an apology and look at whoever entered the door. The fourth-year shot Lucky a small smile. "No need,"They say in response to Lucky blurted apology. "I didn't know anyone was in here. I can...I'm going to leave. Yeah"The newest member of the Headliner ad the Chaser for the Slytherin team spoke up to them.
"NO! Don't go!"Cash half-shouted and they startled themselves by how desperate they sounded. Cash cringed and facepalmed internally. "I mean the Office is big enough for us to share,"The young Ironwood added some more. Then their green eyes traveled down to the cat that was accompanying Lucinia.
"Uh.. nice cat,"Cash said hesitantly. The Beater did not have an allergy to cats but they dislike the animal in general. "Fancy seeing you here, Thawin,"Cash teased the younger girl. "You okay there, cariΓ±a? darling?"Inquired the Beater after seeing Lucinia's face that goes red. "What are you doing here anyway? Are you not going home during the break?"Cash wanted to ask what was the reason Lucky stayed behind during this time of the year.
"My personal excuse was going back home feel too alone, cold, and I want to experience new things,"They continued. "Is this your first time staying at the Castle too?"They asked. Cash usually was not so much big on idle small talk but they need a break from their article and talking to Lucky was not so bad idea after all.
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