Summer Camp Water Balloon Fight Closed

Serena fanned herself with her hand as she walked through the grounds. It was a beautiful day, with the grass beneath her feet, the lake shimmering beautifully in the distance and the sun shining in the relatively clear blue sky. Unfortunately, it was also kind of hot when you were standing in the direct sunlight. That's the thing about UK. The temperature was not always high - in fact, it was usually lower in Scotland anyway - but the sun seemed to burn more than it did in other places. Or at least, that was what she thought. 

Without shade and wind, it made you sweat even before it hit twenty degrees. The Hufflepuff rubbed her face, sighing softly as she walked. She could hear people playing in the makeshift swimming pool in the lake or in the temporary playground that had been set up but... She was kind of bored of hanging around there. Then again, walking around was kind of boring too. In truth, she had no plans for the day and was kind of just hoping to run into someone she knew for a bit of company. 

Stopped abruptly, she blinked as her eyes fell onto a stack of hay in the distance. No... Multiple stacks. The Hufflepuff slowly walked over, examining the new infrastructure with confusion. It was not too far away from the Care of Magical Creatures enclosure. Was Professor Griffith up to something? Perhaps it was a set up for another R.O.A.M. event... Serena stopped, looking up to a haystack that towered over her. It was at least seven feet high, though she had no idea why. She walked around it, suddenly stopping as she felt herself kick something. 

A balloon wobbled around not too far from her. Serena blinked, reaching down and picking it up. it was filled with water? The pureblood had never had the privilege of growing up with water balloons. The concept was foreign to her. She watched the balloon wobble around in her hands, suddenly bursting as she applied a bit too much pressure on it. "ACK!" She called out as the cold water hit her. She blinked a little more, her arms and t-shirt now a little wet. It was actually kind of refreshing. "Hello?" She called out, wondering if there was anyone else around or what was going on here.

Her eyes scanned the area to see many more water balloons around. Maybe this was the event? Picking up another balloon, a slightly mischievous grin appeared on her face as she waited to see someone. She threw it randomly in the air, hoping to catch someone with it, when it looked like people were approaching.

ACTIONS:
1. Burst water balloon on self.
2. Throw a water balloon randomly

Stamina: 5 | Evasion: 9 | Strength: 1 | Wisdom: 11 | Arcane Power: 4 | Accuracy: 10

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Hours of reading in the dark cabin had made a walk outside in the warm sunshine almost necessary. Strolling about the sprawling grounds, Thora spotted a new... setup taking up most the of the area. Water balloons? thought the girl as she spotted jiggly balloons filled with water. As far as the redhead knew, water balloon fights were a Muggle activity, yet Professor Jensen had decided to incorporate one into the summer camp activities. Well, since the Slytherin Head of House had been organizing most of the previous activities, Thora assumed it was her that had set the fight up. But the redhead couldn't be sure, since the professor was nowhere in sight. Haystacks graced the huge patch of grass, with full water balloons wobbling on the ground waiting to be tossed.
After an exhausting first year filled with homework and a disappointing reunion with her family, the second year was happy to be able to attend some fun activity not involving a deluge of learning or awkwardness. Of course, the young Slytherin loved to learn, but a respite, however brief, was welcome.
Looking around the field, Thora saw students already behind haystacks, water balloons in hand. Uh oh...  thought the redhead. Although she had come ready to be soaked, in an old t-shirt and jean shorts, she would prefer not to be an unsuspecting target. She ducked her head and ran for the nearest haystack. Ducking behind it, she grabbed a green water balloon and aimed at a random student. After all, having no friends at Hogwarts, what did she have to lose?

Actions: Hide behind haystack; toss water balloon (no specific target)

Stamina: 6 | Evasion: 8 | Strength: 2 | Wisdom: 9 | Arcane Power: 8 | Accuracy: 7

@Serena Towers was either incredibly lucky or unlucky, depending on her view of things. The girl successfully managed to throw the water balloon into someone - despite randomly throwing it around. Unfortunately, her target ended up being far older than the other children around. Her water balloon went straight into Professor Griffith... Welp. @Morfran Griffith may have been incredibly grumpy when he walked into the area (then again, when was he not?) but standing still in the firezone was a big mistake. He would feel a balloon bursting on the side of his head, soaking his hair and shoulder.

@Thora Larkston randomly threw the water balloon right into @Victoria McGregor. The Gryffindor tried to throw one back but Thora's quick dodging and hiding spot saved her. Victoria's balloon went into the haystack that Thora was hiding behind. Can she get her revenge next time?

@Jake Morris fled from the line of sight, quickly dodging past any incoming balloons and went straight behind a large hay bale. The poor boy was cowering behind it but it luckily did protect him from getting soaked.

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Serena picked up another water balloon carefully in her hands, throwing it at a young girl she spotted arrive. As soon as she released the balloon, she turned to see where her old one had landed. Regret. Complete and utter regret. Her eyes widened as she witnessed the balloon had hit a tall, grumpy man that she knew far too well. The Professor of Care of Magical Creatures, who she was pretty sure already hated her. Welp.

Quickly ducking behind a near haystack, Serena made a dive for it. She had to get out of his line of sight. If she was lucky, she could sneak away far enough that he might not have noticed it was her that had thrown it. There were other students around, after all!

Trying to get away, Serena rolled on the ground, quickly ducking to another haystack. As far away from the Professor as possible. As she did, her eyes fell onto a young looking boy. He was curled up behind some piles of hay. The Hufflepuff female blinked as she saw him. He looked... scared. Her house instincts kicked in. She would deal with Professor Griffith if he spotted her but she would always pick helping someone above fear.

Serena moved towards him, hiding behind the hay stack too, "Hey... you okay there?" She asked him softly, kneeling down beside him, "Are you hurt?" She continued, wondering if he had gotten injured. This activity was meant to be fun but he looked so terrified.

ACTIONS:
1. Throw a water balloon at Thora Larkston
2. Hide behind Haystack

Stamina: 5 | Evasion: 9 | Strength: 1 | Wisdom: 11 | Arcane Power: 4 | Accuracy: 10

Serena frowned a little, rather confused but mostly worried. The boy claimed that he had not been hurt but then he still seemed to be terrified of something. Was he afraid of being hurt? Of the water? Of balloons? Of Griffith? Serena pondered as she observed him. "Not yet?" She muttered under her breathe. It sounded like he was afraid that someone would throw one of them at him but she could not work out why. "Are you scared of getting hit?" They did not hurt but perhaps they reminded him of something else. She sighed softly and sat down near him, "Well... This is a pretty good hiding spot. If we stay here, perhaps no one will even notice?" She offered him. Her voice was soft and kind.

The Hufflepuff leaned back onto the haystacks that towered over them. They were at least a metre and a half tall, easily covering the two of them even when standing up. They were pretty well hidden now that they were sitting down. She folded her legs and rested her head on the haystack, "I'm Serena, by the way." She introduced herself, holding her hand out to shake his. A distraction might be what he needed, "A seco- well, I guess, going to be a third year now. Yes... A third year Hufflepuff come September..."