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Sit? Toby stopped to think for only a split second. Usually he preferred to stand, because it felt like he was DOING something, and that energy was being expended more than if he sat. But he had paused in the middle of a run, which kind of warranted taking a seat, right? He'd take a break and recharge a bit and eventually be back up and charging about.
So he sat. "Thanks!" Tobias grinned, being polite out of pure habit.
"Oh, for sure," the Hufflepuff nodded in understanding and agreement. His common room was, after all, underground. Which was cosy but felt kind of closed in at times. "I like to get outside whenever I can. Figured it was a good idea to make the most of it out here before the days start getting all short and stuff." Starting lessons while it was still getting light out and ending them when night had already started falling was total ick, and made trying to find time for flying very difficult.
Training? How did he- OH! "Yeah!" Toby grinned and looked down at his running gear. "I'm trying to stay in the best shape I can. For Quidditch and stuff." There was a bit more to it than 'for Quidditch' but the boy left it at that.
"Ahh, yeah, I thought that must have been how I recognised you," the third year nodded as it clicked into place in his head. "I was trying to work out where I'd seen you, and Alec was the first person I thought of. But yeah, I know him. Teammates for a couple of years." Toby paused as something else clicked. "Now that I think of it, you play Quidditch too, right?" Yes. Yes, he was sure of it.
Excellent. He was taking a seat near Tag. Good. The kid looked like he needed a rest.
An a really smart student, kid at that. Also getting fresh air and getting himself out of the castle. It could be a hassle, getting out of there and everything, but even Tag, who created a lot of ruckus sometimes, just needed air and some peace. That was bound to happy to everyone who lived at Hogwarts during the school year. "
Wonderful thinking. Once the cold comes in its not as fun or enjoyable to get the fresh air, you know. Enjoy it while it lasts. Especially here at Hogwarts, the scenery is always nice. Though, I don't mind having snowball fights when the winter does come." Nope. He didn't mind that at all.
Aha! See, Tag had been correct. Even caught the kid slightly off guard, but not completely. And when he explained his reasoning, Tag nodded. Keeping in shape was always good, but keeping the shape even before the season of training started was even better. "
Smart. Which position do you usually place for Quidditch?" Just out of curiosity.
Apparently, being tracked to Alec had its ups. Not that there weren't any downs of being tracked or associated with Alec. "
We're usually always doing something together. Practically joined at the hips sometimes." Not literally, but one got the idea. Tag then added in a teasing manner, "
I'll have to thank Alec for having people recognize my face" with a small smile at the end. "
He's an excellent seeker, he is." Added the blonde in a slightly distant voice. And yes, quidditch was Tag's thing. Not as competitive as Alec or some other kids here at Hogwarts he just tried out to pass the time at the castle. "
I do. Only two terms so far. Mostly play chaser. But I'm a terrible beater, when I need to be one."