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One...Two...Three...Four... the melody in the boys heart and head played louder with each oncoming step. Calming, perfected, and yet ongoing. The only comfort the poor Ravenclaw would feel that night would be in his own head. Each count, he couldn't ignore but be moved by it. The world honestly became small as he continued, ignoring whatever nonsensical words escaped from his "dates" mouth. He couldn't stand her, couldn't stand the bloody task of having to... "behave himself" as she would put it. Why had he agreed to anything, why couldn't he have just been left alone? He had to push away the wonder, and focus on his own melody. Whatever music or extravagant moments were occurring, he would not get to notice straight away. Hunter had already closed his eyes, focusing on his own accord of music, becoming lost not just in the maze but in his own world of thought as well. Had only he finally accepted the reality that he had condemned himself to a night of hell with Beatrice, would he had escaped the maze with her and gone along with her as well to Monica.

One...Two...Three...Four... the numbers continued as Hunter continued to ignore the words that prevailed around him. Time was needed for him to focus, to actually calm the hairs on his skin that rose from the voices of everyone around him. The agoraphobia in Hunter was finally being kept at bay, as he tried his best to keep his distance from the crowds or the growing numbers that surrounded him. People, honestly their unpredictability was so annoying and terrifying for the poor boy. The countless "accidental" missed shots of spells gone wrong, the amount of mistrust he held for everyone. There were the snakes who were cunning and slithered through the bushes of night, capable of biting the anyone they met. Shooting venom through the ankles of their victims, of course Hunter had no trust for them. Then there were the badgers, their hopeful and good nature will smelled nothing of mischief to the boy. Honestly he just found a majority of their personalities annoying, and he met one to many that got on his nerves distracting him from his studies. As for the lions, he considered their "courageous nature" to be the most infuriating thing at Hogwarts. Courage, a concept that merely meant to do something stupid to seem brave. No logic, no facts to back up such acts.

So what of the astute Ravens? Could the boy really trust his own house? Course not, Beatrice and Bubba were living proof that the boy showed no mercy and no trust for even those he should consider a family. One...Two...Three...Fou- Yet no matter how much the boy wished to count and live in a calm world, chaos was always bound to breakthrough. The words of Bea breached through his head... oh, how wonderful. The boy sighed slightly, reopening his eyes to face where he could have sworn he heard her voice. Searching, only feeling slight relief and a slight chuckle escaping as he at least got to witness her fall to the ground. As he stepped forward, he took out his watch once again to take note of the seconds that passed, but what exactly was the boy timing? "Engimatic. Yet, I wouldn't say a queen of enigma's. Your still annoying, even to your friend it seems." He stated as he approached, watching the girl state the words lumos.

Of course Hunter couldn't help but wonder, what words had Beatrice spoken before he arrived? He didn't quite catch them as he approached her and Monica. In fact, why was Beatrice showing such an expression. No matter what it was, Hunter could feel his paranoia and fear begin to lurch back onto him. The tempo he held was broken, and he couldn't help but clutch slightly more on his bag of potions and mischief: "Now what are you playing at Langstreth." His voice being slightly cold and demanding.

@Beatrice Langstreth@Monica Evans
Open to Interactions
Action: Actually Being a Participant

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Stamina: 10 Evasion: 8 Strength: 4 Wisdom: 10 Arc Power: 4 Accuracy: 6
Attire Inventory: Wand
Enchanted Satchel Inventory: Murtlap Tentacles, Fire Seed, Rat Spleens, Gregory's Unctuous Unction, Murtlap Essence, Fire Breathing Potion, Forgetfulness Potion

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That meal sure was satisfying for a certain Gryffindor, almost felt so heavenly. Running around the maze earlier, getting lost in almost every turn she makes and finding herself face to face with a solid evergreen hedge can be tiring. Not to mention, upon arrival in the royal banquet where a feast awaits them in those colorful tents and spring themed tables, the sounds of the trumpet from the distant tourney where brave knights gather had echoed throughout the area, Raizel had to rush to its call without replenishing her energy.

Tired, hungry, but still, she went and fought till the very end although the results were… disappointing. She was glad that in the end, her efforts were rewarded with the feast that she had been looking forward to since the time she had arrived in the banquet area. There wasn't anything extraordinary to take note while she was looking around and eating or perhaps, she was just unlucky to catch a glimpse of the troubles brewing in the background as she was more focused on her meal.

Raizel placed the plate down on one of the free tables, stretching her arms before letting out a yawn. Her gaze fell onto the night sky, finding the distant twinkling stars quite fascinating with the moonlight shining down upon them as it went deeper into the night. "It's getting a bit late…" While she does stay up every once in a while, tonight was just too tiring for her and it was making her sleepy. A walk around the Royal Banquet should help wake her up and who knows what she might find. Maybe the friends that she had been looking for, some familiar faces or maybe something unexpected. "Let's see what else is around here before going back."

The Gryffindor slowly made her way to where she remembers where the entrance was while looking around and taking in the sights while the distant melody added more to the ball's ambience. She stopped just as the path grew darker, lanterns quite far from where she is at the moment which is just before where she thought the entrance was. Wait, did she go to the wrong side of the banquet? No, she followed the path, she couldn't have gotten lost while following the path. Must be the darkness playing tricks on her but she knows that the entrance is here somewhere.

Raizel walked closer to the hedges, looking for an opening that had somehow disappeared. Looking down, the path leads to this area but why does it lead to a dead- wait a minute. No, the entrance didn't disappear but rather looked overgrown. Plants had blocked most of the whole way through it with thorny vines and roots on the path itself. It was hard to see what's beyond this overgrown pathway now, the darkness making it a lot more difficult too which was proven when the Gryffindor didn't realize that the path she was looking for is just before her. "What the heck is going on here?" She wondered out loud, looking at this overgrown entrance that could probably resemble the evil forests depicted in fairy tale books. How was this possible? Was it supposed to go like this? Or did something go wrong during the planting? “Lumos.” need a way to take a closer look and lighting up the area would help.

Action: Casting Lumos to see clearer in the dark

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Thought | Said

That's just flowers and nothing else. More precisely, flowers that emit a fragrant aroma. Zach smiled as he looked at the flowers. Somehow, the colors and scents made Zach feel more calm. He then decided to return to his original spot and wait for Cassie, his date. He wanted to pick one of the flower but he remembered that it's a babd idea because flowers were a living things too.

Not long after Zach sat down, he saw Cassie walking towards him from a distance. Zach looked at her expression and guessed what had happened at the Knight Tourney. Cassie greeted him, and Zach greeted her back with a smile. She told him what had happened at the Knight Tournament. Zach nodded, understanding how she felt. He could empathize her. "It's okay. You're cool for having a courage to participate in the Knight Tourney," said Zach, hoping his words could encourage Cassie a little.

Cassie offered to get some snacks. "You can get anything. Actually, I'm already full, but I'll accompany you to eat some," Zach replied. She came back with some cupcakes in her hands and offered some to Zach. Zach took one and thanked her. "You know, while you were gone, I wandered around and found this vial labeled Laugh Inducing Potion on a nearby table. It looks fun, but I'm a little afraid of any potential side effects. I've never studied this potion before. What do you think?" Zach asked Cassie.

Interacting with: @Cassie Jiang
Action: Talking and eating cupcake
Inventory:
-Laugh Inducing Potion

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Date | April 21st, 2023 - -

Crawling closer and closer to the edge of the bushes, Monica didn't notice her friend had fallen with her, nor did she care that Hunter may or may not have been around, the only thing on the Slytherin's mind was what lie beneath the bushes!

Then pain started to seep in, as Monica felt the tightening of the greenery around her ankle. But where was the shadow in the bushes!? Monica's eyes danced from one leaf, to another branch. Desperate to find whatever was there.... or to learn that it was nothing at all. One could call it blind stubbornness, or possibly stupidity, why was Monica so easily captivated by absolutely nothing at all.... at least at this rate it seemed to be what was catching her eye, because for the time being, the girl saw nothing.

A flash of light, the only thing that broke Monica's never ending search in the bush. A voice pierced her ears, it was Bea's! Monica remembered where she was, and who she was with. She turned to her best friend, seeing her ankled entwined with vines, and Bea's wand a beckon in the darken ball. "Wha-" Monica barely got out words, when Bea brought her attention to the lack of exits....."Bloody hell." Monica practically whispered, as her eyes now searched for a way out. Only to find none. The lake was gone, the maze entrance, out of sight! Way was every ball some sort of big dramatic event?

Monica tried to stand, but her ankles remained just as trapped as before, looking over to her Ravenclaw companion, with maybe some sort of hero complex in her eyes, "Bea! You have to go! Find a way out!" Clearly Monica had consumed way to many action movies, and saw herself in the moment, the hero that had to be sacrificed for the good of her friend. (Though hopefully that wouldn't really be the case) But the young 12 year old played into the role regardless, trying to push Bea.... and to a lesser extent, Hunter, to leave her behind, save themselves from whatever trick this bush was pulling.

STA 8 • EVA 8 • STR 8 • WIS 5 • ARC 6 • ACC 5
Slytherin Prefect

Open to Interactions
| Action |
Arrives at the refreshment table, pours drinks our for Beatrice and herself. Moving to the shrubs after falling.

|Interacting With|
@Beatrice Langstreth
@Kim Sato
@Hunter Argentum
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V.

Something struck Colin as he and Clair walked around the ball together. Everything looked really awesome, and there was really good smelling food, and loads of people around. At first he had thought it was just his usual excitement and curiosity about everything, but now that he thought about it, there was something else. A different feeling. He was holding Clair's hand, and that was soooo awesome! His heart nearly beat right out of his chest!

Was Clair holding his hand just a bit tighter than before? It wasn't a death grip by any stretch of the imagination, and maybe Colin was just imagining things. Then he heard a slight scuffing sound. Like Clair's boots scraping on the floor. A very slight movement. Colin wondered. It was this slightest motion that set him off. Alerted him to the dangers that they'd so easily avoided together. He looked over at Clair. She really was cute! But there was something else. Behind the smile. Behind the wonder at the petals that had showered over them.

Colin wondered idly if they were apple blossoms.

At last she broke the silence. "Why don't we dance now?" Colin focused on Clair. She had made a decision. Colin could see that much in her eyes. He thought he understood now what was behind the smile, underlying her beautiful blue gaze. It wondered him mightily how this girl had such a strong effect on him. They were only thirteen!

He nodded enthusiastically and led Clair out to the dance floor. He laughed merrily when she said she might not be any good at dancing! "Heheh! Well, lassie, I can guarantee that it doesn't matter! So long as we're here together." A fleeting regret that he'd been daydreaming when the dancing master had taught him and his kin last summer. Those dancing lessons were all just a blur of numbers and footwork charts and a horribly scratchy sounding fiddle! "I'll probably end up knocking yer ankles more than once meself."

But somehow, he managed to match his own ungainly movements to Clair's less than stellar dancing. And Colin was so very happy.

Colin began to think about dancing with Clair what if this dance was just the beginning of a much longer dance? One that would last forever? He also thought about what it was that was developping between them. Sure he had said to Clair that he loved her earlier this year! But, he also knew that they were just kids. What did he really know of love? Well, apart from Liam. That he understood. Maybe it wasn't all that different with a girl?

The music flowed through Colin's mind, and the scent of Clair's hair filled his heart. He felt something under his foot. Kind of round and hard. His eyes flew open! "Oof! Sorry Clair! Didn't mean to step on yer toe!" He laughed quietly. This was the best evening at Hogwarts ever! Colin had never danced with a girl before, and he felt intoxicated! The world spun down to just him and Clair, dancing and laughing, and the ball with all its dangers and delights faded away.

Colin remembered from astronomy class how Professor Baird talked about gravity bringing everything together, but he felt it was just the opposite here. Colin and Clair were together, but all the other kids that Colin might have wanted to hang out with, like Luci or Kim or Loops, were all pushed away. And so it was with the banquet, and the maze and the tournament.

As Colin span around with Clair, he made a funny face! And another thought arose in his Clair besotted mind. The slight shift in her stance earlier. The slight pressure of her grip on his hand. He saw it now clearly. Maybe it was a wolfy reaction to his partner. Maybe he would have felt this way anyway, but he thought he understood now. Clair was about the bravest girl he knew, but maybe she didn't feel comfortable being here?

Colin was pretty sure it wasn't him. He'd brushed his teeth and everything! But, maybe the fall ball had gotten to her somehow? He did kind of drag her into the whole I have to kill the hag doll before it kills Lily thing. And surely tonight someone would be hurt. That seemed to be the way of it with balls at Hoggys. And hadn't they heard cries and shouted spells as they were dashing through the maze! Someone was going to be hurt, and Clair must have known that before the thought ever occurred to Colin. He must have been synching with her.

Colin smiled at Clair, as the music wound down, and the dance came to and end. Some strands of her long brown hair had come loose from the fillet she wore around her head. Colin bit slightly at his lower lip and his heart began to thump as another thought came into his heart. Slowly, he reached over and tucked her hair back under the golden fillet. Not very expertly. A few strands remained obstinate and got tucked up over her ear.

All sorts of strange thoughts crossed Colin's mind. The dream where they flew out over the ocean together just to watch the Sun rising. The times they'd talked together about homework and study dates. Luci calling her a --- well, a not very kind name; and him sorting that out. AngelFyre waxing eloquent about being in love with someone like Clair. And now --- was he really going to do this?

YES!

He stared into Clair's blue eyes. Eyes like the deep sea and highest skies overhead! He wasn't sure if there was some potion in the air or maybe the darkest night --- no; no, it was neither of those! This was all Colin! He didn't know it she'd crunch her knee right where it would hurt him most or not, but Colin took Clair's face into his hands. He leaned in slightly. Colin closed his lips onto Clair's and kissed the girl of his dreams.

Interactions: @Clair Fernandez

Action: Colin's first proper kiss! And it's with Clair!

Inventory: Wand (hawthorn wood with unicorn hair core); miscellaneous bits of this and that in his pockets (a key, a couple hag stones, a bit of cord, his pocket knife, some choco and sweets, the usual boy stuff.
Stamina: 6 | Evasion: 6 | Strength: 4 | Wisdom: 7 | Arcane Power: 6 | Accuracy: 6

Posts
Colin: {I / 847} ❦ {IJ/220} ❦ {IIJ / 545} ❦ {IIIJ/397} ❦ {V / 1008} ❦ {VI / 446}

Clair: {Post I} | {Post IJ} | {Post IIJ} | Post IIIJ | {Post V}

Action: Kissing @Colin McCoire back

VI.

Their kiss lasted a long time! Colin reckoned at least a half hour! It was true, and Colin freely admitted it, that he'd snogged a few girls already, and even a couple boys, but --- WHOA. Kissing with Clair was boss level awesomé as the muggles say! Clearly there was a whole world of difference between the casual snog one might enjoy during a bottle spinning game, but this felt so different!

And Clair didn't even kick him for his boldness!

It was times like this that Colin wondered if the Sorting Hat hadn't gone mental or something. Colin was fearless when it came to danger and prodding the ire of older students, but blimey, this was Gryffindork territory! As they kissed, Colin practically vibrated with excitement! He'd certainly have to go off to the library and check out a thesaurus to find all the words for what he was feeling!

And Clair even kissed him back! She actually kissed him back!

Colin let Clair --- his girl friend --- kiss him. He felt so very happy in this moment! The entire universe was him and her and the stars wheeling overhead on a perfect Scottish night! He was so glad that that he had taken a nice long shower earlier. Soap and scourgify! The best combination! He was even fairly certain he'd brushed his teeth. He was certain of it --- well, he remembered his teeth tasted minty earlier, so that was a good sign. A sign that he'd either brushed his teeth or eaten some mint from the herb gardens on the way down to the ball! As Clair kissed him, he wondered if girls thought about those things at all.

And the world drew around them again! As their first kiss ended, the sounds of other kids having a grand time and cheering and talking and probably being eaten by the shrubbery washed over Colin. But his mind was so far from those concerns. He reckoned that even if Lily came up to him with her arm splunch off her shoulder he'd pay her no mind! Colin still looked into Clair's blue eyes, now darkened somewhat in the dimmer light of the ball. He took a deep breath and let it out softly.

"Bloody hell, Clair! That was ace lass!" Colin reddened slightly. What a thing to say to your girl friend when she's just kissed you for the first time! "Um!" Colin shook his head slightly and laughed at himself. "That didn't come out right! I mean! That was totally an ace kiss! But. Um, you wanna get out of here? Maybe we can hang out somewhere --- somewhere away from any hag dolls and poisoned food?"

Interactions: @Clair Fernandez

Action: Colin being properly kissed by Clair! And leaving the ball with her!

Inventory: Wand (hawthorn wood with unicorn hair core); miscellaneous bits of this and that in his pockets (a key, a couple hag stones, a bit of cord, his pocket knife, some choco and sweets, the usual boy stuff.
Stamina: 6 | Evasion: 6 | Strength: 4 | Wisdom: 7 | Arcane Power: 6 | Accuracy: 6

Posts
Colin: {I / 847} ❦ {IJ/220} ❦ {IIJ / 545} ❦ {IIIJ/397} ❦ {V / 1008} ❦ {VI / 446}

Clair: {Post I} | {Post IJ} | {Post IIJ} | Post IIIJ | {Post V}

Rai's Awesomé Mod Post: Voila!

"Wow, I feel so special now. Graced by the kindness of The High and Mighty. And of course, we mustn't forget Dignified. Since you do seem to speak and act as though you must be seen as if you have no weakness." Nico began speaking after she payed him a compliment. Duvessa watched him in silence, something telling her to go. Being master of sarcasm by now, she felt as though those words were the latter. The only question was if they were to be taken at heart. And whether or not he actually meant it.

She stayed silent, musing to herself. As an Aries, she went very quiet at odd times and thought about the boy next to her. Did she really picture herself with him in later years? Her gaze fell onto him as they entered through to the Royal Banquet. In truth she had found comfort in the everlasting maze and would have much rather spent her time there. Then again, that was her difference.

He cleared his throat to speak.
"Perhaps about which part of the banquet we should head to first? Or perhaps you've made plans to meet up with a friend? Although, I am quite enjoying the time we've had together." She regarded him wearily at first, was he the one that said what he wanted to and expected her to still admire him? It was on the tip of her tongue to ask, but forced herself to be quiet. And the Slytherin wasn't going too give up.
"I'm not sure. Perhaps talk to the group of Slytherin girls over there? No doubt they won't be haughty." She said, aiming the words to hurt. Her voice was plain and showed no emotion but inside she was bubbling in rage. She'd sen moments ago how couples walked past her hand in hand, seemingly in a universe that Duvessa could not reach.

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ROYAL BANQUET
April 21st, 2023
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Under The Starry Skies
Darkness loomed as it grew deeper into the night, what was once sleeping in the darkness had started waking up to stir up chaos in this silent evening. Only a few had grown aware of the roots and vines springing into life hidden within the shadows of the hedges. To those who have seen such trickeries unfold, what will you do?

Innocence is bliss as they say. Those who had remained unaware of the danger lurking within the darkness continued to dance along with the music amongst the falling petals and the soothing melody, enjoying what they thought of as a peaceful night. What they didn't know was all exits had been sealed with only a small indication of the passage way that was there before. Overgrown by vines and ivy, one must make their own path if one wishes to get out.

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All exits had been overgrown with plants. One can be creative in trying to get out of the banquet area if one wishes to exit. Rolls will determine whether you succeeded or not. Good luck. May the rolls be with you

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Springs Arrival
Following her energetic partner, @Clair Fernandez found herself being dragged along by the Slytherin boy through the pathway lit up by lanterns, just passing the tents filled with treats and delicacies, waiting to be picked by the hungry adventurers who just got back from their respective quests. What lies ahead of them is the pergola filled with colorful and blooming wisteria flowers sitting on top of the dancefloor just above the water filled with glowing white lilies.

Crowned as one of the knights of the Spring Court, Stephen Schwartz @AngelFyre McCubbin with his maiden in hand had arrived at the banquet where they were met by the silvery and blue glow of the night. He wasted no time in taking advantage of such an atmosphere, a charming smile showing on his face only for his maiden to see, a request for an enchanting dance escaping his lips as he tried to win her heart.

One knight-to-be wasn’t as lucky as the crowned ones though. For @Cassie Jiang, the results of her fight were unsatisfying but surely enough, this brave girl will be able to bounce back after such defeat and perhaps, stronger because of the experience that the competition had given her. She began her search for the lone flower that had been waiting for her arrival, immediately finding him amongst the crowd, inviting him for a meal that’s well-deserved after the battle for the top.

The journey was long and it might've seemed like the paths back in the maze would never lead to an exit but with perseverance, one's goal will always be within reach. Finally out of the maze, with her dress fluttering in every move she makes, @Beatrice Dupont was welcomed by the sight of the blooming Spring Court under the silvery light of the lanterns and the starry skies above, the crown atop her head reflecting the glow of her surroundings. From what it looks like, she had come alone but hopefully, the Spring Court might be able to give her some company.

Another arrival but a troubled one. Perhaps the Spring Court could help in washing away the bad mood that @Duvessa Ember had felt within the maze with the offered treats and delicacies that are free for the picking inside those tents, maybe some soothing melody from the distant dancefloor could help ease that rage contained underneath that calm exterior but no, that doesn't seem to be the case when the Slytherin spoke.

What Lies Beneath the Shrubs
Failure after failure yet @Kim Sato doesn't seem to learn that Spring wasn't that fond of his greed for their bounty. A snap from a nearby fanged geranium wasn't enough of a warning and he continues to search for more of the hidden vials hidden among the shrubberies. There wasn’t anything else out of ordinary, unless you could call the constant movement of the shrubberies, the crawling of the ivies and vines, and the writhing of roots ordinary. Hey, at least they weren’t trying to grab you.

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Investigation | Wisdom Check
Bot Command: T!roll D20+6
Result: [D20: 5] + 6 = 11 | Failed to see more

The boy went searching some more, almost looking in every nook and cranny of the bushes nearby but the shrubberies weren't feeling generous. Instead, they decided to play a trick once again in hopes of stopping his greedy streak. Out of the bushes and the shadows was a leaping toadstool with a powerful jump, going past just a couple of inches away from @Kim Sato's head and quickly hiding into the hedges nearby, disappearing into the darkness once more. It was a literal jumpscare.

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3rd Potion Search
Bot Command: t!choose Toadstool | Spider | moth or butterfly
Result: Toadstool was chosen! A literal Jumpscare

Hiro Bakugou @Kim Sato, after being gifted with Spring's Bounty had decided to look for more of these hidden vials around the Banquet. Hopefully, this one knows their limit and that after the second potion, he would learn not to test Spring’s patience with his greed. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, no sparkling vial was found and instead, his gaze was met with the constant shaking and writhing of the roots and vines that could easily pass as a trick of the eye in the darkness.

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2nd Potion Search
Bot Command: T!roll D20+7
Result: [D20: 4] + 7 = 11 | Failed to find 2nd Potion

Spring's Tricks
It was unfortunate that the three were separated, much more for @Rhys Read who had no choice but to settle down as they remained trapped within the hedges with the vines and roots slowly creeping up to them. Together, they could've helped pull the poor student away from the evil clutches of the roots that remained entangled around their body.

Time is ticking and Spring had enough of those who had caused harm within their enchanted garden. The vines wrapped around them could be felt creeping up their body like a snake coiling around its victim. Fear not for these plants aren't carnivorous but they aren't kind enough to easily forgive those who had wronged them or perhaps those who are even associated with what they saw as pests. In a horrific way like those seen in muggle horror movies, the poor student had been dragged deeper into the hedges despite their struggles and @Qrow Beithir was just in time to see it unfold before their eyes.

In an effort to get back to their friends, Qrow had been fighting the writhing vines and roots with an immense strength empowered by their will to be together again and to help them from whatever tricks Spring had been pulling out of its sleeves. Vines attempted to latch on but they were easily snapped by Qrow's full force run for their friends. The lake was coming into view from the gaps of the overgrown entrance and soon enough, they found themselves bursting through it but almost out of breath. It would've been a happy reunion for the three but the plants had better plans.

Spring had learned its lesson and this time, they had come back stronger than ever. Roots and vines sprung up, latching onto Qrow to keep them in place. Cruel as one might say for they had just forced them to watch Rhys being dragged into the darkness. @Nora de Carie was just as unfortunate. Imagine someone who's within reach for you to help yet the only thing you could do is watch as they get overgrown with crawling roots and pulled into dark hedges.

No, not like Nora just watched it happen, those mischievous vines had kept her busy. Before she could even do anything to help, the plants had already taken action. The moment she tried to reach for Rhys, those wriggling vines were already upon her, wrapped around her legs and hands to keep her from moving and saving their friend before getting dragged back just a couple of inches away from where her friend was. There was nothing she could do but stare in horror as she struggles to break free.

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Pushing Through the Overgrown Entrance (Lakeside) | DC: 18
Bot Command: T!roll D20+5
Result: [D20: 20] + 5 = 25 > 18 | Success!

A bit of narration magic as requested by the players. Permission for slight godmodding of Rhys Read had been given.
Both Qrow and Nora can break free from the plants' clutches as a free action.

Wriggling ivies and crawling vines had been revealed by the light that was successfully casted by @Beatrice Langstreth, shying away from one of the plant parents that had helped in planting this enchanted garden as if they were children who had just done something wrong. They did though for they had wrapped around her friend’s ankle like tight shackles and Bea tried to pull them off, almost looking like an angry mother. They didn’t want to let go, keen on keeping this newly found ‘friend’ of theirs to the point that they had tightened around her ankle but upon seeing the panicked look on the one that had helped in nurturing them, their grip loosened.

While it hurts for these mischievous enchanted plants to turn against their own parents, they must defend themselves from whoever causes harm to them. An attempted grab for the Ravenclaw they did, only for it to fail miserably. She had somehow anticipated their attack on her. That however, had left @Monica Evans still within the vine's grasp as she failed to remove the vines completely. Disappointed but perhaps a bit relieved for deep inside, they sure didn’t want to hurt her.

The hedges quiver, the roots and vines continue to wriggle, the hedges have sprung to life, waking up from their deep slumber and they have trapped everyone within as there is no exit to be found. While Beatrice is aware of these things right now, it seems like @Hunter Argentum is taking his sweet time to take in what had happened while he was deep in his own thoughts and Monica had already taken a bold action, springing up like a hero for her friends and ready to fight off the evil plants to keep her friends safe as she tries to drive them away while still in their grasp.

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Lighting it Up! Beatrice casting Lumos | DC: 9
Bot Command: t!roll D20+10
Result: [D20: 8] + 10 = 18 > 9 | Success

Mischievous Vines| Bea's EVA vs. Vines ACC
Vine Acc: [D20: 2] + 4 = 6
Bea's Eva: [D20: 14] + 6 = 20
6 < 20 | Bea dodges

For a second there, @Raizel Voltrouz had thought that her bad luck had struck once again when she attempted to cast the wand-lighting charm. Her wand movements were correct, her enunciation was clear as day but the only thing she could see at the tip of her wand at first was a flickering light that looked like it could go out in just a couple of seconds. Perhaps it was more of a good luck than bad as the light stabilized when she put in more concentration in it, making her sigh in relief. She needs the light to see what's going on at the moment for there is something strange happening within the hedges and shadow.

The entrance was indeed overgrown and those plants were still wriggling and continuing to grow. If not attended, they might just end up completely sealing the entrance making it harder to find and that won't do. They can't afford to have everyone in the ball trapped in there. With little time left, what would this young lion do?

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Lighting it Up! Raizel casting Lumos (Rolls done by Elsian Cox) | DC: 9
Bot Command: t!roll D20+7
Result: [D20: 2] + 7 = 9 = 9 | Success

A Kiss Under the Wisteria Tree
Swept from her feet and onto the dancefloor. Petals of purple and pink fall like snow. The lights from the glowing white lilies shining down below are like stars with the dark water serving as their sky. There’s a soothing slow melody playing in the background as they dance the night away, never minding the foot stepping after some missteps.

One two three, one two three, a rhythm beginning to form as their eyes locked onto each other in every step they took. It was like there’s only the two of them under the canopy of the blooming wisterias, the background noises of people’s idle chatter, perhaps a couple of muffled screams were completely washed away by this enchanted moment between them. The music softened and eventually came to a stop for the moment of truth between @Clair Fernandez and @Colin McCoire.

It was like the world had stopped around them the moment their lips met, no sound or whatsoever as they shared the kiss under the wisteria tree. This sure would mark a memorable Spring Court for the two. As much as they want to savor this night without any troubles, realization will soon be upon them once they see how Spring had trapped most of the people who had ventured into the banquet for all exits had been overgrown by thorny vines, wriggling ivies and crawling roots.

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For OOC Consideration
Welcome dear travelers to the Spring Court! May your hearts be merry and your bellies full as you step through the Royal Banquet! A few rules to follow, lest you be shunned by the Court.

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~ You must be indexed (have your name on the list here) to participate in the Ball.

‎~ Each character is allowed one action per round.

~ The Spring Court is separated into two main threads, the Enchanted Maze and the Royal Banquet. For ease of moderation, leaving and entering a thread require a full action. Clearly write if you are entering/leaving, and specify which thread you are entering if moving to the other. This also applies for the newly opened Knight Tourney.

~To access the Royal Banquet, you must enter through the Enchanted Maze. This is the same for leaving, unless you are participating in the Knights Tourney (please specify if you are leaving to participate in the Tourney). The Tourney is adjacent to the Royal Banquet within the Maze.
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~ Food and drinks are provided, however there are potions for use. But you may find these potions are harder to find and prone to hiding after you’ve already gained one... Trick an enemy or a friend and watch the effects. Please write yourself drinking a potion or spiking any of the drinks available to you as a full action per round. There will be a roll for the success of spiking and a roll for the effect of the drink.

~ There are games you can do in the Banquet area. These include Flower Crown Making, Toss a Crown (ring toss but with flower crowns) and Whack-a-Mosp. These are not moderated but there to enhance the Banquet.
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~ The Knights Tourney is a side activity adjacent to the Royal Banquet inside the Maze. Sign ups are here.

~ Moderation posts will occur weekly on Saturdays/Sundays due to time differences.

~Royal Moderators: Raizel Voltrouz & Elsian Cox
please owl one of us if you have questions or an error to point out.

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