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MadMadamMalfoy · 06-20-2019, 02:50 PM

Text Cut: Mini activity catchup

Tina felt a surge of respect for Professor Sissay when she told off that mouthy prefect (Archer). It was about time somebody took her down a peg! Exactly how did that one get a badge again? Was being loud a requirement for leadership in this school? Never mind, Tina had more important things to think about, like the activity for example.

Tina paid careful attention to Professor Sissay's explanation/ demonstration. At first things seemed pretty straightforward, but the second number revealing demonstration had her all confused. How were there two different number sequences for the same object? And if there were multiple number combinations for the same thing, how were they supposed to know which was the correct one? She was glad they weren't doing number analysis today… because how would that work with different number sequences for the same thing?

Tina shook her head to stop herself from going down the rabbit hole of overthinking. She needed to focus on what she knew, which in this case was the number revealing. It was a shame that the tomatoes and cucumbers weren't included in the items they were allowed to use for practice, as Tina had a more solid theory for those number sequences than for the other items'. Since that wasn't an option, she decided to practice on the waterfall instead. "Emfanizou Arithmou!" she said, aiming her wand at the waterfall.

A series of numbers emerged from the smoke at the tip of Tina's wand: 0995731. Whatever else happened this class, at least she could count on getting the wandwork right on the first try. She quickly jotted the number sequence down in her notes before it could disappear. So now she supposed she should check it again. She moved to an area on the opposite side of the waterfall and again cast, "Emfanizou Arithmou!" This time it was a completely different number sequence. 1795563… Tina hurriedly copied down the numbers, comparing the two sequences she had. Hmm… both had repeating numbers and contained 9, 5, and 3 - and there was a 9 and 5 in the same spot each time. That must mean something, right?

Tina was still wondering how one could analyze something with different number sequences when the lesson moved on. Oh, so the simple answer was you couldn't. That made sense… well, sort of. Tina had to admit she was rather curious about the variation of the number revealing charm and the way Arithmancers had found to shape the elements to their needs, but she was even more curious about the fire Professor Sissay had just cast. Why fire? She thought they were talking about water! Her eyes widened as the fire separated into balls and - were those fireballs smiling? Before she knew what was happening, there were droplets from the clouds and water from the waterfall and ice from the sculpture and balls of water with limbs forming - water demons. Wow, those things were creepy!

So the next activity was basically a water war, only with water demons instead of wands or squirters. Tina wasn't sure what to make of that. She was glad it wasn't number analysis, and she was skilled in wandwork so she could probably hold her own to the creepy critters. The problem was if she didn't hold her own, she'd be wet and embarrassed in front of everybody. The part about a foot off the essay went in one ear and out the other. Tina didn't care about having less homework; she was more concerned with not humiliating herself at the moment.

Tina needed a strategy - and fast! Otherwise, she was a sitting duck. Okay, Tina, think… she thought frantically. She had it! Alternate hitting the demons with everything she had and hiding. "Glacius!" she cried, aiming at the nearest demon. "Glacius! Glacius!" She may have thrown a Glacius Duo in there somewhere too, just in case the original version wasn't strong enough. Once she finished her initial barrage of spells, she cast a shield charm on herself. Would a shield charm even work to keep out water? She had no idea; she'd never tried it before. Just in case, she crouched behind her desk for cover, her eyes peering over the top to search for the demons. She wasn't about to let her guard down!

06-20-2019, 02:50 PM	#57 (permalink)
MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod MO & DMLE Chizpurfle Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 10,912 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin First Year Ministry RPG Name: Gaston A.L. Marchand Minister's Office Ministry RPG Name: Normandie A. Carton Law Enforcement	Catching up Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Text Cut: Mini activity catchup Tina felt a surge of respect for Professor Sissay when she told off that mouthy prefect (Archer). It was about time somebody took her down a peg! Exactly how did that one get a badge again? Was being loud a requirement for leadership in this school? Never mind, Tina had more important things to think about, like the activity for example. Tina paid careful attention to Professor Sissay's explanation/ demonstration. At first things seemed pretty straightforward, but the second number revealing demonstration had her all confused. How were there two different number sequences for the same object? And if there were multiple number combinations for the same thing, how were they supposed to know which was the correct one? She was glad they weren't doing number analysis today… because how would that work with different number sequences for the same thing? Tina shook her head to stop herself from going down the rabbit hole of overthinking. She needed to focus on what she knew, which in this case was the number revealing. It was a shame that the tomatoes and cucumbers weren't included in the items they were allowed to use for practice, as Tina had a more solid theory for those number sequences than for the other items'. Since that wasn't an option, she decided to practice on the waterfall instead. "Emfanizou Arithmou!" she said, aiming her wand at the waterfall. A series of numbers emerged from the smoke at the tip of Tina's wand: 0995731. Whatever else happened this class, at least she could count on getting the wandwork right on the first try. She quickly jotted the number sequence down in her notes before it could disappear. So now she supposed she should check it again. She moved to an area on the opposite side of the waterfall and again cast, "Emfanizou Arithmou!" This time it was a completely different number sequence. 1795563… Tina hurriedly copied down the numbers, comparing the two sequences she had. Hmm… both had repeating numbers and contained 9, 5, and 3 - and there was a 9 and 5 in the same spot each time. That must mean something, right? Tina was still wondering how one could analyze something with different number sequences when the lesson moved on. Oh, so the simple answer was you couldn't. That made sense… well, sort of. Tina had to admit she was rather curious about the variation of the number revealing charm and the way Arithmancers had found to shape the elements to their needs, but she was even more curious about the fire Professor Sissay had just cast. Why fire? She thought they were talking about water! Her eyes widened as the fire separated into balls and - were those fireballs smiling? Before she knew what was happening, there were droplets from the clouds and water from the waterfall and ice from the sculpture and balls of water with limbs forming - water demons. Wow, those things were creepy! So the next activity was basically a water war, only with water demons instead of wands or squirters. Tina wasn't sure what to make of that. She was glad it wasn't number analysis, and she was skilled in wandwork so she could probably hold her own to the creepy critters. The problem was if she didn't hold her own, she'd be wet and embarrassed in front of everybody. The part about a foot off the essay went in one ear and out the other. Tina didn't care about having less homework; she was more concerned with not humiliating herself at the moment. Tina needed a strategy - and fast! Otherwise, she was a sitting duck. Okay, Tina, think… she thought frantically. She had it! Alternate hitting the demons with everything she had and hiding. "Glacius!" she cried, aiming at the nearest demon. "Glacius! Glacius!" She may have thrown a Glacius Duo in there somewhere too, just in case the original version wasn't strong enough. Once she finished her initial barrage of spells, she cast a shield charm on herself. Would a shield charm even work to keep out water? She had no idea; she'd never tried it before. Just in case, she crouched behind her desk for cover, her eyes peering over the top to search for the demons. She wasn't about to let her guard down! __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...