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Becoming more confident in her own flying skills was a steep learning curve, but one Alyssea was happy to endure. She figured, after all the races she watched over and all the practice with Hufflepuff, it was time for her to give it a try.

The badgers might be surprised to find a new broom in her possession after she showed up to the first team-bonding session of the year with a cheap (but still decent) Nimbus 1001. Where did good ol' Thunder go, you might ask. Her Nimbus was sitting in the broom closets. The other broom, Cyprus the Comet 180, was in the broom shed near the field. Today, Vanya the Silver Arrow would be the star of the show (hopefully). It would also, hopefully, give her an edge against these broom racing seniors.

Raizel was an incredible friend and found her opponents and teammates, most of which Alyssea had only seen on the track or in passing. Alyssea came down in sleek sporting robes and Silver Arrow in hand towards the Outdoor Club Area. Her hands were sweating. Somehow, being the participant was a very different experience. What were her odds again?

Alyssea bowed as she saw Raizel and greeted the rest of her seniors. She had briefly met @Astra Norrick at the ballroom a bit ago. Alyssea took one look at her school broom and shook her head. "You can race on my Comet," Alyssea said as she headed towards the broom shed and quickly found Cyprus.

Once everyone settled to their places, she took a deep breath. Hopefully her first race wouldn't cause her embarrassment.

action: whatever the team wants!
sta: 6 (9) | eva: 7 (10) | str: 6 (9) | wis: 8 (11) | arc: 6 (9) | acc: 8 (11)
broom: silver arrow (+3 to all stats, added above for ease; top speed 5)
abilities: prodigal transfiguration learner, evasive maneuvers

@Raizel Voltrouz, @Alyssea Brown, @Xailah Alptraum, @Aurora Ranvier, @Colin McCoire, @Piérre Marchonné

Astra's Speech Thoughts Other's Speech = Their Hex

Would her reckless stupidity never end? Astra did not know what possessed her to enter in this unofficial race without a broom of her own, the slow and often ornery school broom her only vehicle. It wasn't even with anyone she knew, except Colin, but he was on the other team!

Maybe Mum is right and I do need self-control, she mused as she walked to the track.

Luckily, she probably wouldn't die, thanks to her teammates.

First, Xailah Appletraum, an experienced Gryffindor broom racer. The young Slytherin had witnessed the racer in action during the recent Lion vs Snake match. She also may or may not have started a snowball fight a week or so prior referencing Last Flake Standing.

Her other teammate, Aurora Rain-something-or-other, was a Ravenclaw racer, and a former racing captain if Astra remembered correctly. Though Astra hadn't yet had the pleasure of meeting Aurora, she felt her safety was in capable hands.

Finally, the girl reached the track. There she was met with a familiar face, Alyssa Green, wasn't it? The girl who danced, and the one who had hosted an unofficial race in November. And Rai (if she remembered Elsian's sign correctly) who was hosting this race, had been in that one. Got pretty beat up too.

Extremely A tad nervous, the young Slytherin gave a nod to her teammates and seniors, and a small smile to Colin. His presence was a small piece of familiarity in this sea of uncertainty, even if he would be racing against her. Unfamiliar sport, unfamiliar people. Everything was up in the air.

A quick glance towards the track had Astra's grip tightening around her wimpy school broom. It seemed sort of dangerous. More than sort of.

Alyssa then did something unexpected. She offered to let Astra use her own broom and before the first year could protest she was off. As the girl returned with her Comet, Astra stammered out a surprised "Thank you, Aly- Alyssa?"

Astra joined Alyssa at the starting line. Here we go, she thought solemnly, feeling a little more confident on the better broom.

action: whatever the team wants
stats: sta • 6 7 | eva • 5 6 | str • 5 | wis • 6 | arc • 6 | acc • 7 9
broom: Comet 180 (+2 accuracy, +1 evasion, +1 stamina added above; top speed 5)
abilities: Prodigal Charms Learner

ooc: thank you so much Alyssea!

⬩Cat's Grace |☆| Blindvision⬩
Metamorphmagus

@Alyssea Brown and @Astra Norrick

Sports: they were the perpetual buzz which echoed throughout the Hogwarts hive. It was impossible to escape the schoolwide extracurriculars, even outside of sport season. No matter where you went, you were bound to hear excited chattering about one of the three popular pastimes- not that there was a single thing wrong with such gab. However, it did make periods of relaxation rather tedious to come by.

Those with heavy involvement in their respective sports of choice, were common victims of the off-season excitement; and often scoped out by those looking to hold their own unofficial games. Xailah was one of these victims: be it premeditated or coincidental, she would find herself roped into something broom racing-related. But it was all well and fine. What better way to warm one's spirit in the chilly season, than with a good old-fashioned broom race? With interest adequately piqued, and curiosity running high; Raizel's (a girl who was making her name known, via one-too-many trips to the hospital wing) invitation was accepted with humble gratitude.

And so, Xailah found herself here, beneath snow-laden clouds of alabaster and ashen grey; positioned at the start of an improvised race track. The ground was littered with light snowfall; and, with each perfect crystal cascading from the sky, like a peppering of gentle pale kisses, it was a perfect image of winter. The metamorph kept her face affixed to the ashen heavens for some time, in dreamy tranquility, taking in the sight of the peeping halos of light outlining the cloud's soft slopes. White graced her dark hair, and danced on the tips of her eyelashes. Idly, she listened to the surrounding- if slightly awkward- chatter of those who had arrived with the same purpose as she.

They were younger students- fresh-faced and likely new to the racing scene. Well. For the most part. Xailah adjusted the goggles resting atop her head, as she observed one of the children offer a broom to another, in a generous gesture. She cocked her head curiously, watching the charming exchange. Their interaction would prompt a question; and attention would be settle on the brunette. "Hufflepuff's new co-captain, yes?" But, not a racer. She had seen the Hufflepuff racers while they did their laps around the track; this badger was never among them in the skies.

Xailah would then look to the girl who had been offered the Comet (which was, admittedly, an excellent broom- albeit, very underrated); recognizing her as the snakelet who had started the impromptu snowball fight from a little while ago. "Let us hope your spell arm is as good as your throwing arm." The lioness prodded at the fiery-maned youth, in light teasing. Bringing her broom to a lax hover, she would slide onto Delta's bone-white frame; anticipating the starting signal. "Is this your first time racing? She would ask, directing the question to both girls.

Delta

Model: Starsweeper XXI Effects: +3 to all stats. Auto-dodge attacks every three rounds. Speed: 6 ────────────────────────────────────────── Stam- 15 Eva- 20 Str- 5 Wis- 19 Arc- 7 Acc- 19

Colin decided it would be fun to fly into the race on his broom! "OWOOOOOOOoooOOoOOo!!" he called out as his broom shifted back and forth along the well work pathway down towards the outdoor club area and the course that had been laid out for the two teams. He couldn't wait for the Basilisks race against the Turkeyclaws this year! He loved racing against Clair! He'd been planning on blatching her one of these days. That would be sooooo fun!

He sighed as he zoomed along the way. Today wouldn't the day for blatching, though!

But it would be a day for racing! A brisk December day at Hogwarts, some snow and chill air, great for racing! A race for glory or a gory end stuck to a tree branch!

Just around the last bend in the path, Colin could see the kids waiting around for the race to get started. He zoomed over towards his team mates and hopped off! He took Pi and Aly up in big bugs! "AlyPi! AlyPi and Cail! We're so going to destroy the Nameless Team! We're the best cos we're Team Idinnae!"

After dancing around a bit with Aly, who had been the umpire of the last unofficial race he had flown in, he turned to check out the Nameless Team. "Snaps!" he said, finding his friend Astra with Hailah and Aurora. He bowed towards Xai and the others. "Good luck Snaps! I'll see ye in hospital after!" Colin gave them all a smile and went over to say hi to Rai. She was umpire this time, and had flown with him last time. Until she got knocked out! "Ayo Rai! Well! At least this race you won't get knocked unconscious!"

Colin trotted back to his place with Team Idinnae and shook out his hair like a dog. He wasn't cold or anything, but it made him feel reset and ready for the challenge ahead!

BROOM: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats, speed 5) Sweeeet!	ABILITIES: Werewolf Skills 1 | Evasive Maneuvers | Werewolf Skills 2
STATS: Stamina: 7 | Evasion: 6 | Strength: 4 Wisdom: 9 | Arcane Power: 6 | Accuracy: 9	ACTIONS: Arriving, hyped for the race & actions as strategised & watching for Clair in the stands!!

Her hair is brunette (she's lazy to colour it this morning)

Mentioning @Alyssea Brown

Interacting with @Xailah Alptraum

Snow plus broom racing. What could be a better combination? Regular broom racing lacked the extra frosty thrill of course. Maybe she would turn into a human popsicle right after the race ends but why have incendio, the good ol’ fire spell in your tool kit if not using it properly?

It wasn’t like she never raced before. Back when she was a captain, she brought ravenclaw to their victory not once, but twice. Surely that was an accomplishment considering she is the Aurora Ranvier. The girl who cast incendio duo on herself because of a spider. In her defense, the spider was not your ordinary cute eight legged creature. It was cursed and in need of a top solution so she could be sure that it wouldn’t come back to life. But again, maybe she has something more than what meets the eyes. Perhaps not all good, but it was still something.

She had expected a bunch of amateurs would join this race, as it wasn’t an official race. She hasn’t met any of these people except two people. The hufflepuff co captain that she didn’t know the name and.. That cool person. She was in the same team with that cool person. The person with cat eyes like, the one who looked like she belonged to the goth family from the sims 4 if they were real, but cooler. The one from the frog choir. She did interact with her but couldn’t remember when because her memory is failing her.

“HELLOOOOOOOO” She said enthusiastically, directing her greeting towards the effortlessly cool individual. Xailah, if memory served her right? Xailah Alpaca. Now, that was one adorable last name.

Sta - 6 | Eva - 15 | Str - 5 Wis - 8 | Arc - 4 | Acc - 15 Terrible Presence Evasive Maneuvers ● Components ● Muggle Condition Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)

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Outfit Reducio idk

@Colin McCoire, @Alyssea Brown & @Raizel Voltrouz

House Colours: Slytherin

Calming Presence in Effect;
Colin McCoire, Alyssea Brown, & Raizel Voltrouz Affected

It was a cold and crisp day, perfect for dusting off dear old Luciana and taking to the skies for a sport other than that of flying class. Piérre had somehow allowed himself to be roped into a game that was being set up by some other younger students. Well, he knew Colin well enough! A kiddo after his own heart, a boy that was like a brother just short of blood, if he trusted some of the other people running the event, then so could Piérre himself.

Besides, how dangerous could broom racing be?

Don't answer that question, he already knew.

It seemed that he was the last to arrive, trying to tuck a silver and green scarf into his warm school robes. Windchill was no joke, he had learned that much from his time playing Quidditch for Gryffindor as a Keeper that... decidedly didn't spend as much time defending goals as he did with catching other people or performing fouls. Bubbly as ever, he came up behind both of his teammates and clapped them on the back heartily, Luciana slung over his shoulder. "HEY! Wazzap team!? Let's fly hard and fast, and just tell me exactly what to do and where to go because I'm an idiot and will get lost if I don't get told exactly where to go!" Chipper despite his likely concerning statement, Piérre moved quite quickly on from there without mind to the fact that it could be a cause for distrust in his ability to execute.

"Patching-up duty is on me when we finish, and when we win... I dunno, maybe we go out to Hogsmeade or something." Rubbing his nose, which was running just a little bit from the cold, Piérre smiled one more time before swinging a leg over Luciana and righting the Keeper's pads that were on his shoulders, knees, elbows, and chest for just a little extra protection from whatever nasties were waiting for him ahead. "Second star to the right, and straight on til morning!" A toothy grin of anticipation, and he waited for the second the metaphorical 'gun' went off for him to take to the skies.

Doing as Strategized

Statistics: Stamina 7 | Strength 5 (8) | Evasion 18 | Wisdom 12 | Accuracy 16 (19) | ArcPower 5

Abilities:
Keen Eye | Calming Presence | Beast Master [Cat] | 's Grace | Animagus [Hummingbird]

Broom: Moontrimmer
+3 to Two Stats (Added Above) | 10% Auto-Dodge

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❂《 ⌜ December 16, 2023 ▎ 11:00 ⌟

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ROUND 1

It started off with the racers greeting each other and Raizel would admit that it was nice seeing people being friendly. She gave Colin a wave, letting out a laugh. He's right though, she won't get knocked out… unless her misfortune strikes. But what would even knock her out in a race that she isn't even racing in and was simply acting as the umpire?

SUPPORT

XAILAH CASTING ALARTE ACENDARE AT ASTRA | WDC 14
Wis Check [D20: 19]+19=38 | Success
10% Auto-miss (TP), proc at 10 [d10: 7] 7 | no proc
Astra is now above the track for 10 units

3… 2… 1… and the race was on, both teams eager to take the lead except one. Astra, the first year Slytherin had decided to stick around the starting line. Raizel squinted her eyes to see if something was wrong but her attention was quickly caught by the spells that started flying around and one was aimed towards her. It was a spell from none other than Astra's own teammate but no, it wasn't friendly fire but rather a way for the young snake to survive in this battlefield. Before Astra knew it, she was moved up above the track, getting a better view of it and the other racers that were fighting to be on the lead.

ATTACKS

ALYSSEA CASTING OBSCURO AT AURORA | WDC 15
Wis Check [d20: 1] + 11 = 12 | Crit Fail
Alyssea is blindfolded | EVA 0, ACC 0 until taken off

ASTRA CASTING MUCUS AD NAUSEAM AT COLIN | WDC 12
Wis Check [d20: 8] + 6 = 14 | Success
Auto-miss 10%, proc at 10 (TP) [d10: 3] 3 | No Proc
Auto Dodge 10%, proc at 10 (Colin's EM I) [d10: 4] 4 | No Proc
Astra's Acc [d20: 8] + 9 = 17
Colin's Eva [d20: 8] + 6 = 14
17 > 14 | Astra hits
Colin suffers from Mucus ad Nauseam | 5% Auto Hit to anyone attacking him for the duration of the race

COLIN IS BLATCHING AURORA
TP and CP cancels each other
10% Auto-dodge, procs at 10 (EM Roro) [d10 : 1] 1 | no proc
Colin Acc [d20: 16] + 9 = 25
Aurora Eva [d20: 2] + 14 = 16
25 > 16 | Aurora is KOB
Aurora takes 5*25 = -125 hp, Fall Dmg

Not all spell casters seem to be as lucky as Xailah though. Darkness was what Alyssea was met with, her spell that was intended for a certain Ravenclaw had decided to choose a different target. A wrong gesture? Fumbled incantation? Perhaps the result of this being her very first race. A Broom Captain but had never soared along with her team. Nerves can be intimidating, making you freeze up or prone to mistakes. But this race is just starting, surely that one mishap won't hold the Hufflepuff back.

Being so high above was the chance that Astra needed with her getting a clearer view on who she would want to attack. Her eyes were on the older Slytherin boy, her wand at a ready and then shooting a spell. It was a clean hit and Colin felt nothing but the creeping feeling of a nasty cold and unstoppable sneeze all thanks to the curse of bogies that the first year had inflicted on him.

STARTING LINE

Astra ends here

UNIT 1 - Easy Narrow Passageway | Acc DC 17

Team Idinnae
ALYSSEA BROWN 860/900
Alyssea Acc [d20 : 6] = 6 | Fail, 4*10 = -40 hp
COLIN MCCOIRE 960/1000
Colin Acc [d20: 4] + 9 = 13 |Fail, 4*10 = -40 hp
PIÉRRE MARCHONNÉ
Pierre Acc [d20: 7] + 15 = 22 | Success

Team 2
XAILAH ALPTRAUM
Auto miss Max Speed 6, procs 10 [d10: 9] 9 | Nope
Xailah Acc [d20: 4] + 14 = 18 | Success
AURORA RANVIER
Aurora Acc [d20: 8] + 14 = 22 + 3 (MC) = 25 | Success

Despite the mayhem on the track, the race continued. The narrow passageway proved to be a challenge for the blindfolded Alyssea, finding herself getting too close to the walls. It would've been a miracle if she managed to get through that unscathe. Colin too found himself scratched with flying being too difficult perhaps with the sudden cold that he was experiencing. Most of the racers had passed through with ease, not even breaking a sweat like it was nothing but child's play although Xailah almost grazed a bit of the wall but still emerged unharmed.

UNIT 2 - Moderate Bright Light | Sta DC 15

Team Idinnae
ALYSSEA BROWN
Alyssea Sta [d20: 11] + 9 = 20 | Success
Alyssea ends here
COLIN MCCOIRE
Colin Sta [d20: 9] + 10 = 19 | Success
Colin ends here
PIÉRRE MARCHONNÉ
Pierre Sta [d20: 17] + 7 = 24 | Success

Team 2
XAILAH ALPTRAUM
Xailah Sta [d20: 11] + 15 = 26 | Success
AURORA RANVIER 775/900
Aurora Sta [d20: 20] + 9 = 29 | Success
Aurora is KOB and ends here

The action doesn't end there though, for as they emerged, a bright light would soon meet their gaze and while they all didn't let that blind them, Aurora seems to have covered her eyes too well, preventing her from seeing the incoming attack from Colin. His flight was steady despite the Curse of Bogies, determined even to knock the eagle from the skies. Bodies colliding with one falling fast to the ground below, landing with a heavy thud.

UNIT 3

Team 2
Xailah ends here

UNIT 4 - Easy Trees (3) | Acc DC 13

Team Idinnae
PIÉRRE MARCHONNÉ
Pierre Acc [3d20: 8,1,7] + 15 = 23, 16, 22 | All Success

Piérre was going fast and seemingly unstoppable, the towering trees that he was fast approaching failed to even intimidate him as he maneuvered through them with ease and perhaps with confidence, or maybe, with luck. His fate seems to be a lot better than the rest of his teammates, that's for sure.

UNIT 5

Piérre ends here

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⌜ Race for Glory ⌟ | ⌜ WC: 560/200 ⌟
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OOC Information

- You have 168 hours (7 days) from the time of this post to make your own reply and send your actions to me via owls. Since days can get busy though, I can extend it if not a lot of folks have time to post before deadline.
- Please have a look at the broom racing system if you haven't. Just a reminder, this is my first time modding a broom race so please feel free to backseat the rolling that will be done in bot-spam channel in Discord if you are in there. Don't be afraid of pointing out any mistakes. I promise, I don't bite.
- As this is an unofficial race, minimum word count of 200 words is expected and site rules applies. It is up to you on how you guys will communicate with your teammates.
- Place your broom, abilities, and stats in each of your replies for ease of moderation
- And finally, have fun! Blatch each other, throw rocks, shoot spells! Heck, embrace the broom racing violence for glory.

Submitted Plays

Team Idinnae

Reducio

Piérre: fly 5
Colin: fly 4, blatch Aurora
Alyssea: fly 4, Obscuro Aurora

Team 2

Reducio

Astra: Cast Mucus ad Nauseam at Colin. (No speed)
Xail: Cast Alarte Ascendare on Astra. (Speed 6)
Aurora: Fly. (whatever the maximum speed her broom goes- not sure which one she is using)

Round 1 Summary

Astra Norrick is in the starting line, above the track for 10 units
Alyssea Brown is in unit 2, 0 Eva and 0 Acc until blindfold taken off
Colin McCoire is in unit 2, 5% Auto-hit on this target for the duration of the race
Aurora Ranvier is in unit 2, KOB
Xailah Alptraum is in unit 3
Piérre Marchonné is in unit 5

@Colin McCoire, @Alyssea Brown & @Raizel Voltrouz

House Colours: Slytherin

Calming Presence in Effect;
Colin McCoire, Alyssea Brown, & Raizel Voltrouz Affected

Spells flew, but Piérre wasn't paying attention. As soon as their proctor, the intrepid firebird that was Raizel Voltrouz, commenced the race, Piérre ran a few meters on feet before kicking off into the air. He wanted distance between himself and everyone else, and for good reason as the spells flew and the rest of the teams started to breathe down his neck.

Emerald eyes flicked back and forth, observing the wavering condition of his team--Aly had a blindfold on... oops, and Colin looked decidedly more green than a Slytherin was supposed to. Biting his bottom lip, Piérre's brow creased. Well... he couldn't really do much about this right now. He had a job to do himself.

There was a small passageway ahead, but Piérre wasn't abashed by its closeness. Even at high speeds, Piérre performed a spinning barrel-roll reminiscent of a seeker's vertical spiral dive. It didn't take much effort, just a little torque in the right direction and the trust that Luciana's nose would guide him the right way as he tore at breakneck speed through the pass. Pressing his body close to the broom, in a spiral of black, silver, and green the boy came out the other side and into the light. He was used to such light conditions in his lovely Motherland with the way that light sparkled on the sea and how frequently the sun shone in the Mediterranean area. Though a blink here or there was needed, his keen eyes cut through the glare with no incident.

He passed calmly over areas of grass and flowers, with no obstacles to speak of as he cut the skies like a pair of scissors. With a whoop as the rest of his team and two of the opposing team fell behind, Piérre threw his arms out in delight and let the wind run across his face and through his clothes. Blissfully cold, and cutting like knives through his skin, Piérre laughed aloud and glanced at Xailah gleefully before he ducked down again as the next rivaling section came up on him. He was tearing ahead; he was going faster and faster, with nothing else to distract him on the sides.

Through the skirts of trees he flew, perhaps skimming a bit too close to some branches for comfort, but the boy was too delighted to care, as he recklessly pingponged this way and that, zigzagging through the trees with abandon as the wild laughter of the boy echoed like fae revelry in the branches. Back and forth the boy's face and features changed, his hair suddenly threaded with multicolored feathers bright blue, black, light green, silver... seemingly threaded through his hair as if a feather weave had been entwined with his natural hair. His cheeks too seemed to alternatingly 'feather-up' and 'molt', an uncontainable joy provoking the change that even he struggled to fully control even months after his first transformation.

Finally; bursting through the trees with a few twigs caught in his hair, Piérre threw his arms out and embraced the skies as another clear area overtook him. A small breather before the next obstacle. There was still a whole course waiting for him; he had to be clever and quick.

Fortunately, clever and quick were the words that were almost perfectly analogous to the nature of the Britalian.

Doing as Strategized

Statistics: Stamina 7 | Strength 5 (8) | Evasion 18 | Wisdom 12 | Accuracy 16 (19) | ArcPower 5

Abilities:
Keen Eye | Calming Presence | Beast Master [Cat] | 's Grace | Animagus [Hummingbird]

Broom: Moontrimmer
+3 to Two Stats (Added Above) | 10% Auto-Dodge

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Alyssea was a bit surprised to hear someone [@Xailah Alptraum] mentioning her captaincy. It was something she was proud of, yes, but not something she yelled down the halls for everyone to know, per se. Then again, she was one of Gryffindor's broom racers, right? "Yes, Hufflepuff's new co-captain. Still figuring out the ropes," she chuckled. It was a good thing the old captain was still on the team so she could ask questions. She still felt a bit guilty about their first loss of the year.

Her teammates, Colin and a bubbly guy who was incredibly tall, came down to the pitch bringing high spirits which turned her mood around. Right, this was her chance to prove herself.

When the 'go' went, Alyssea pointed her wand at the Ravenclaw racer from the other team. Alyssea gave Colin a look and nudged her head in the brunette's direction. Having been up against Ravenclaw, she had an idea of who this girl was and Alyssea wasn't going to let the opportunity slip. It was now or she'd be having to deal with this thorn in her side for the rest of the race.

Of course, the world had other plans.

"Obscuro!"

Maybe it was a wrong gesture; she knew she had the right incantation but she was quickly met with black. Alyssea internally cursed herself. Was this karma for the fall races after the badgers blindfolded three out of five of the birds? Seemed like it.

She scraped by the rocks and couldn't help but yelp from the pain. She did, however, hear a great thump as she slowed down to recompose herself.

What a great start.

action: whatever the team wants!
sta: 6 (9) | eva: 7 (10) | str: 6 (9) | wis: 8 (11) | arc: 6 (9) | acc: 8 (11)
broom: silver arrow (+3 to all stats, added above for ease; top speed 5)
abilities: prodigal transfiguration learner, evasive maneuvers