#5 Who's up next? (open)

Ruby tried to dodge the spell, but was hit on the leg and stumbled a bit. There was a slight tingling where the spell had made contact with her skin. "Good shot."

Certainly they were both getting better at basic spell-casting, but Rubes wondered when they'd be starting to learn more advanced spells. She assumed it wouldn't be for quite a while as they were only first years and they had to learn the basics before they could progress to the incantations that required more experienced hands.

Steadying herself, she cast another offensive spell, hoping to test Ryan's defences a little more.

Darting around, Rubes slipped and landed on her bum. She'd managed to avoid being hit by Ryan's defensive spell, but still ended up with a bruised backside. Ryan's defences were certainly improving and it showed that Rubes needed to work more on her active attacking to break through his protective aura.

"You're definitely getting better at your defensive spells." Rubes straightened herself up and fired another spell.