#9 - Out in the Savannah

MJ Birdwhistle
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#9 - Out in the Savannah Nov 8, 2023 20:32:12 GMT 10 Lena likes this

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Post by MJ Birdwhistle on Nov 8, 2023 20:32:12 GMT 10

It was a cold trek to the Savannah that morning. MJ kept her head down, her chin tucked under her scarf and her gloved hands buried deep into the folds of her winter cloak.

Her boots crunched over the snow as she approached where she needed to be -- the water. She needed to collect some Algae for the first Potion task which was why she was here.

She had spent the last while in the Student Greenhouse, fighting with plants but she missed the warmth.

Still, this would be worth it.

MJ crouched next to the water and saw how some of it was beginning to freeze over. She poked the brittle ice which broke without much resistance and let out a sigh of relief. There was still a chance for her to get what she needed.

Luckily she had her winter boots on and they were waterproof as long as she didn't go in too deep.

Removing her gloves with a reluctant sigh, MJ opened her satchel and retrieved her Potions Kit. It was starting to look very full these days and seeing everything she had put effort into collecting made her happy.

She took out a few jars, hopeful and started her search for the ingredient. MJ walked slowly along the water's edge, keeping her eyes trained on the cool lake surface for a sight of an Algae patch or two.

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#9 - Out in the Savannah Nov 10, 2023 15:05:37 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Nov 10, 2023 15:05:37 GMT 10

A small but healthy patch of Algae grew between the reeds of the lake's shallows. Some Frogs swim around, yet avoided the lush green display floating just below the water's surface. It was almost too pretty to collect from, but needs must.

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MJ Birdwhistle
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#9 - Out in the Savannah Nov 10, 2023 17:08:17 GMT 10 Lena likes this

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Post by MJ Birdwhistle on Nov 10, 2023 17:08:17 GMT 10

It seemed she had stumbled upon something!

MJ had a jar at the ready when she spotted the small patch of Algae. She also noticed a few frogs swimming around but thankfully they didn't seem too concerned about what she was doing. She smiled and angled her jar into the water to scoop up the Algae.

She had to move the jar slowly to make sure she could gently collect the amount of Algae needed but it wasn't enough regardless.

With a sigh, she screwed the lid on her first jar and resumed her search for some more Algae. One jar wasn't enough for what Professor Snape had asked for.

Like before, MJ moved slowly and carefully through the water and kept her eyes peeled for another lush patch of Algae. At least now she knew she was on the right track and had a better idea of what she was looking for.

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#9 - Out in the Savannah Nov 16, 2023 21:33:37 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Nov 16, 2023 21:33:37 GMT 10

Reeds and other water plants had taken over this spot of the lake -- making the area a lively home to frogs, fish, and insects. With so much lush green, and plenty of distractions, it took a while to find a healthy and intact patch of Algae growing just below the surface.

It's quite further out than expected, making it impossible to avoid the cold water. It was a hindered path of avoiding lazing frogs, and fish eagerly chasing down swarms of bugs. The water around the large Algae patch was murky; the sudden appearance of a frog or fish was not good for one's nerves.

The Algae itself was almost too pretty to collect from, but there wasn't time to appreciate it; the lake's lively, and often squabbling, inhabitants were a constant risk to its viability as an ingredient.

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MJ Birdwhistle
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#9 - Out in the Savannah Nov 17, 2023 18:23:12 GMT 10 Lena likes this

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Post by MJ Birdwhistle on Nov 17, 2023 18:23:12 GMT 10

As she made her way along, looking for Algae, MJ noticed how overgrown this particular area of the water was becoming. There were reeds and other plants sprouting up everywhere which made it perfect for...

Yes!

MJ grinned as she spotted a frog and then another one. It reminded her of trying to catch them at home with Max when they were younger. MJ chuckled as she watched them for a moment and resisted the urge to snatch one from the water.

No, she wouldn't disturb them.

She also noticed a few fish and some lively insects despite the cold weather. Snow fell onto the lake water and instantly disappeared. MJ's gaze travelled over the water and she saw that further out it seemed to be more frozen over.

Not that she ever would but MJ wondered about skating on a frozen lake during winter. It had to be possible, right?

MJ shrugged away the thought as she refocused on the task at hand. She got an empty jar from her Potions Kit and moved with care to the patch of Algae she could spot.

Her winter boots couldn't stop the cold water as she stepped deeper and her feet were instantly plunged into freezing cold water. Brilliant. Well, it wouldn't be the last time today she would be cold like this if everything went according to the plans she had made.

Bending over, MJ paused as frogs swam by in pursuit of bugs and paused. She wouldn't be able to collect Algae with them constantly in the way so she had to wait for them to move by.

A fish suddenly splashed by and MJ froze up for a second -- the movement and sound, out here where it was relatively still and quiet, had shocked her for a second. She recovered quickly since it was just a fish and managed to fill her first jar shortly after.

She screwed the lid on and placed it into her Potions Kit. MJ paused for a second and sighed. How could something her Granny would call 'Pond Weed' be so pretty here? Was it the magic from the school or whatever was in the Lake?

MJ didn't dwell on it too long but thought about asking Professor Sprout some time as she filled a second jar. She did the same as before, making sure there were no bugs or frogs about to be scooped into the jar as well.

Having three jars of Algae was a good boon to her stores of ingredients however and MJ was very pleased with herself.

The second jar was placed into her Potions Kit and she walked out of the Lake and towards the shore of the Savannah. MJ wished she knew a spell to warm himself up or dry off her boots but there wasn't much she could do about it.

It wouldn't annoy her too much for now as she packed up her Potions Kit and headed away from the Savannah.

Her morning had just begun and there were plenty of other things for her to do.

[OOC: Exit]

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