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Post by MJ Birdwhistle on May 27, 2022 20:22:52 GMT 10
Since Alice had agreed to do some duelling practice with MJ, the girls had walked together to the chamber after class was done. MJ was a bit nervous but also excited - duelling wasn't something she had considered before (she had even skipped the tournament) but she had her reasons now.
"Don't bother going easy on me." MJ said with a smile, setting down her schoolbag, rolling up her sleeves and grabbing her wand. She waited for her friend to get ready too before walking to her position. A spike of nerves thrummed through her body.
MJ inhaled, exhaled and gripped her wand tight. Alice would be a tough opponent, she thinks to herself, since she has done this before and would know what she was doing.
Post by Alice Jane on May 27, 2022 23:30:54 GMT 10
The walk from class to the dueling chamber was very silent for Alice and MJ. As soon as they reached there, Mj was ready to start.
"We are only practicing," Alice said calmly. It was only a little practice session, and she wanted to keep it that way. After setting her bag securely on the ground, Alice got inside the dueling square and stood in one corner.
"Who went outside the square would lose, and probably we should use harmless spells on each other." She suggested, getting ready for her position. They would hit some of the spells each other, and she didn't want this duel to end badly.
Post by MJ Birdwhistle on May 28, 2022 0:15:42 GMT 10
"Yeah, I know, I just thought it would be fun and dramatic to say that!" She giggled, watching Alice get ready as well.
MJ nodded at her explanation, "Okay, sounds good to me!" Well, it wasn't like she would use anything harmful on Alice anyway.
"Are you sure? I don't mind—" MJ stood for a moment and then bowed, ready to begin.
She took a moment, letting Alice ready herself and then aimed her wand, casting an offensive spell. It sparkled, bright yellow, and MJ watched to see what would happen. She was curious to see what Alice would do, a defensive spell or just dodge it.
Post by MJ Birdwhistle on May 28, 2022 0:42:49 GMT 10
The spell reflects back onto MJ and makes her shiver all over, the ends of her hair standing up like she was full of static electricity. She giggled at the sensation, it wasn't too bad. "Nice one!" She complimented her friend.
Now the intial round was over, MJ kinda got the hang of what they needed to do and her nerves slowly ebbed away. The tingling sensation from Alice's spell disappeared quickly as well. She aimed her wand again, and fired off another offensive spell.
Post by MJ Birdwhistle on May 28, 2022 1:04:08 GMT 10
This time it seemed closer but sadly, MJ still couldn't manage to get past Alice's defenses. The spell whizzed through the air and landed at her feet, which puzzled MJ for a moment until she noticed the ground was bouncy now. Not too bad but she would have to be careful if she was going to keep her balance.
She laughed, shaking her head, "You're too good!" MJ complimented Alice once more, taking a moment to decide on her next move. Another spell, offensive again, this time sounding like a car backfiring, was aimed towards Alice.
Even if she wasn't doing well, MJ was enjoying herself. She was glad Alice had agreed to duelling practice with her.
Alice prepared her wand in a proper defensive position before Mj could start. It was a practice duel. So, there wouldn't be any dangerous spells like in the tournament, but still, she wanted to win.
Somehow, Alice was able to defend Mj's first spell. She watched as it sent an electric current around her. Alice thought if Mj was already, but when she started giggling, then Alice joined too.
The second attack was powerful. It took more strength than the last time to defend, but Alice was able to.
The third time was the charm because she couldn't defend herself. The spell hit her on the face. She wasn't sure what was supposed to happen with this spell, but then she noticed her nose becoming longer. It stretches up to a foot and then return to normal.
Alice touched her nose to find it perfectly normal now. Then her eyes met with Mj, and she giggled. "That was fun." She commented.
"Now, my turn." She said before casting her offensive spell. So MJ could get enough time to be ready.
Alice cast a powerful offensive spell (score: 6), which overpowers MJ's defensive spell (score: 4). After a rather strong performance, Alice wins the round and match!
MJ, you may free roleplay the outcome of your choice.
Post by MJ Birdwhistle on May 28, 2022 2:19:57 GMT 10
MJ watched as her last spell took affect on Alice, giggling at the way her nose grew for a moment. But there was no chance to relax, as Alice prepared to fire off a spell herself.
There was hope that her good luck would continue but the spell easily got past her defenses, hitting like a strong blast of wind. It ruffled her clothes and hair, almost lifting her off her feet for a moment, which caused MJ to let out a laugh.
"Well done! That was fun - do you want to go again? You can go first this time, if you like?" Since they were both first years, the duel didn't last too long and MJ was happy to continue their practice.
Alice tried hard to hit with her last spell. It was tough to win this time, but probably luck was in her favor today. She was successfully able to create wind.
Alice also started laughing at the effect of the wind. She didn't know she could do it this well. They both laughed for a while until the match got finished.
"Alright, let's do it again." She said. This match was fun. The duels of the tournament were only giving pressure, but here they could laugh and enjoy themselves.
"Be ready," Alice said and gave MJ a minute to get ready in her position before casting her next spell.
Alice cast a simpler spell this time than her old spells, and MJ was able to defend it easily. The spell hit back to her only.
A baby's crying voice came out of Alice's mouth. When she laughed, listening to that voice, then also came out a baby's laugh, which made her laugh even more. Gladly, it stayed for only a minute or two, after which she got her old voice back.
"Does I sound normal now?" She asked, still unable to control her laughter because of the voice.
"Ok, let's move further." She said and casted another offensive spell.
Alice cast an offensive spell (score: 2), but MJ's strong defensive spell (score: 5) overpowers it. After a strictly one-sided duel, MJ wins the round and match!
Alice, you may free roleplay the outcome of your choice.
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