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|  Destination, Determination, Deliberation!
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19  Having splinched herself more than enough times to have deterred her from Apparation altogether, Dynah quashed the idea a few months back. With encouragement from the family and girlfriend, she had reclaimed some of her confidence. It was why she had arrived twenty minutes ahead of time, presented her wand and the letter sent to her with the scheduled date and time.
The theory part of the examination was okay; Dy was certain she had done alright as opposed to receiving top marks. It was the practical that made her nervous. More nervous than anything in her life, even being on stage. For that reason, Dy closed her eyes briefly and filled her head with nothing but thoughts of her music, and the possibilities of what her next costumes for her show performances would be. She refused to be swalloed by the jitters! Soon enough the clipped rhythm of Beitris Urquhart's boots against the floor sounded. Her presence was one of sharp edges, tidy corners, and exacting standards. Clipboard tucked beneath one arm, she called out with clinical precision: "Ms. Atreyu-Rehman."
Her gaze found the young woman almost immediately—nervous, but standing. That was something. Beitris regarded her for half a beat longer before continuing with her results.
"You've passed the written exam. Near top marks, so you will most certainly be moving forward. A touch scattered with a couple of the short answer questions—" a small tap of her finger on the clipboard "—but your comprehension otherwise was sound." She looked up then, her tone merely... measured. "This way, if you please."
Once they were within the softly glowing examination room—hoops spaced methodically, various obstacles in place, wards humming quietly in certain spots—Beitris didn't waste time.
"Before you is the first phase of the practical: short-range Apparition. Your objective is to Apparate from this hoop—" she gestured to a ring just beside them, "—to the furthest one in the back left corner." The hoop in question was completely surrounded by tall narrow posts, making it clear that some finesse would be needed to avoid catastrophe.
"Remember your training. Destination. Know where you're going. Deliberation. Think clearly, act cleanly. Determination. Don't hesitate once you begin. Wavering mid-transit tends to... complicate the outcome." Her pale eyes held Dynah's a moment longer. "If you feel faint, dizzy, or uncertain—say so. You can complete the practical another day if needed. But if you are ready, step into the hoop and begin when you are focused." Text Cut: Ms. Joshi Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Krittika had been disappointed that hers and Dio’s exams hadn’t been scheduled for the same day but it didn’t matter. Not when he was here with her to offer support, as she had done for him yesterday. She was quite confident in her ability to pass both aspects of the examination but Dio’s support certainly added to it. Kritti gracefully handed over her identification in the form of the letter along with her wand. She was feeling quite calm during that time.
The feeling continued even during the time she spent waiting for those results. She knew how important a calm mind was; Aunty Sarika constantly reminded her. But Kritti did wish the results would quickly be delivered to her as she was quite anticipating the practical. Beitris, in her usual pressed robes, made her presence known. Clipboard in hand, spectacles perched low on her nose, and expression as unreadable as ever. She scanned the room until her eyes settled on the young woman.
"Ms. Joshi," she began, a flick of her wand causing the parchment attached to the clipboard to rearrange itself with a neat rustle. A brow rose—not in surprise, but in acknowledgment. "Excellent marks on the written exam. High scores across all categories—clear grasp of the process of Apparation as well as its ethical implications. You're cleared to proceed with the practical."
It was at this point she opened the door to the classroom next door. "Come with me." Beitris walked at a steady pace, stopping once they reached the first hoop.
"I've no doubt you know what comes next. This is the short-range portion of the practical. You are to Apparate from this hoop—" she tapped the rim with the toe of her boot, "—to the one directly across the room. Back-centre, just beyond the two pillars." Soon enough, a cloud of smoke appeared, hindering visibility.
"Recall the Three D's: Destination. Deliberation. Determination. No hesitations, no second-guessing, and absolutely no showmanship. Apparition is not a stage for flair. If you feel even the slightest dizziness, magical resistance, or disorientation, do not attempt. Say so, and we will stop. We are not interested in rushed licences. We are interested in safe witches and wizards."
She finally took a few steps back, her voice softening by half a degree. "You may take a moment to prepare. Begin when you are ready." Clipboard in hand, she gave the floor—metaphorically and quite literally—to Krittika. Text Cut: Mr. Laramore Quote:
Originally Posted by Charely Potter Dionysus' smile returned towards the Examiner when he saw her approaching. With words of luck exchanged between him and his girlfriend, he stood up ready to greet her. The hairs on the back of his neck prickled slightly, like being at the Healer's clinic. But he was fine, otherwise. Especially after hearing he passed the written exam. Yes! He didn't jump for joy as much as he wanted, instead, his smile grew a little more before his composure returned. Even too much excitement can trigger disastrous results.
Dio followed her into the next room; his dark eyes scanned the area and calculated the distance in an effort to memorize it. He then nodded when she asked about the 3 D's, his mouth barely opened before she already answered. Nodding again at her advice before she clapped her hands. The sound rebounded off the wall in an echo. Then came the instructions. Okay, now it was game time. "Yes, ma'am. Thank you."
This was it. As soon as he stepped into the hoop, it would begin. He inhaled through his nose before exhaling. Shaking his arms to get rid of any knicks and kinks, along with a stretch. This was the kind of thing he was familiar with, having been on the Gobstones team in school and shaping to be off the bench Professionally. With Gobstones, you needed to accurate calculate the distance visually, and then execute the perfect move. Big difference, he was transporting his entire body and not just a little stone.
Destination, Deliberation, and Determination. His words echoed in his mind right before he stepped into the hoop. His eyes immediately fixated on the furthest hoop, found in the right corner of the room behind the brick wall that matched shoulder-height. The 3 D's echoed in Dio's mind before he closed his eyes. He spun on the stop in the hoop just as he was taught in preparation before a crack noise could be heard. He visualized the location he needed to be in, and it was clear behind his eyelids. Almost as soon as his body appeared to have vanished, his body returned inside the exact hoop he was directed to aim for.
Dionysus opened his eyes, seeing he was in a different part of the room, but exactly where he wanted to be. Then his next thought was to check if he missed anything. He felt fine. No article of clothing, body part, or even eyebrow felt like they were missing, so he waited on the Examiner's confirmation. The moment Dionysus vanished, Beitris lowered her clipboard and tilted her head, the practiced eyes of a veteran Apparition Examiner sweeping the space he'd just left. The air had cracked with promise—clean, not jagged—and within seconds, there he was. Neatly inside the target hoop. No residual magical static in the space he'd departed from. Good.
She didn't applaud. Beitris Urquhart was not the applauding type when it came to testing. But her quill scratched lightly across the parchment clipped to the board in her hand, noting the clean transit and solid landing. Glancing at him, it looked like he was still in possession of his eyebrows, both ears, and, from what she could tell, all ten toes. Marvellous.
She placed the quill on the clipboard with a soft thud.
"Next: long-range Apparition." Her tone did not waver, though the words held weight. She paced slowly, steps echoing across the floor as she continued. "Your objective will be to Apparate to the Butterbeer cart in Diagon Alley. I want you to appear right beside it, avoiding potential patrons in the process." With it being summer, she knew it would be bustling this time of day.
She paused in front of him, her gaze calm and cool. "I'll go first to ensure a safe arrival. You may make your leave about fifteen seconds after I depart."
Then came the sound of a faint pop, and Beitris vanished on the spot. OOC: Feel free to make a post here with your character departing via Apparition, otherwise please proceed to the Butterbeer cart.
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