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Post by THALIA BURKE on May 30, 2024 7:22:42 GMT -5
With Dustin having run off and Nona not yet back from the dormitory, Thalia found herself surrounded by fourth-years. She produced a confident smile as she welcomed Sofia. "We're about to play Exploding Snap - the Classic version. Do you want to join?"
She scoffed quietly at McEvoy's joke - it had to be a joke. His unpopularity within the Slytherin house couldn't have been cured by him being petrified for a few weeks. Still, she didn't want to contradict him.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 30, 2024 8:18:39 GMT -5
Juvia looked around at the growing group. They will indeed, need a second deck if this is the game they're choosing to entertain themselves with. Turning her attention to Thalia first, she replied with a grin, "Keeping your eyebrows wet is definitely creative. As for techniques, it's all about timing and quick reflexes."
Sofia's entrance drew Juvia's gaze next. "You haven't missed much," she said. "Do you have your wand? You're going to need it." Considering Thalia had already invited her.
When Don made his grand entrance and claimed the party was for him, Juvia gave him a polite smile but didn't dwell on his comment. Of course, she felt drawing pity for him ultimately, being petrified sounded horrifying to her. It gave her all the more reason to become a powerful witch, to avoid situations like those. However - she knew his reputation so she remained stoic around him until someone else said something to him. Juvia dared not to commit social suicide tonight by engaging with Don, however, at least she smiled.
Post by SOFIA ABOTT on May 30, 2024 11:31:55 GMT -5
"I do have my wand," she said and gestured where it sat in her hair when Juvia asked before turning her attentions to Thalia, "But I'm going to sit here instead and drown my sorrows in chocolate frogs." she said and reached for a handful as if to prove her point as she made herself comfortable.
At Don's joke though, which she thought must have been one, she found her head turning in his direction, her free hand throwing a chocolate frog in his direction. "Sit down and stop fibbing." she teased, bringing the chocolate to her mouth and taking a bite.
Post by NONA VASILIEVA on May 30, 2024 14:31:40 GMT -5
Heading up to the dorm gave Nona some much-needed time to breathe and gather herself. Though she'd obviously known she was going to a slumber party, for some reason she hadn't quite expected to be speaking with strangers, let alone playing a card game she had a tenuous grasp on at best with them. Regardless, she would have to endure. It'd be good to have connections within her own house, and the people seemed perfectly friendly. Nona took a moment to catch herself, then retrieved her wand. Perhaps she should start carrying it around with her. It had seemed silly to bring it just downstairs, but Thalia had done that... Nona scurried back down the stairs, wand in hand, emerging to find two new arrivals, much to her horror surprise. She made her way back to her seat, which thankfully hadn't been claimed in her absence. One of the boys, she noticed, was one of those who had been petrified, though his name slipped her mind. Then there was a slightly older girl she didn't recognise. "Are you both playing?" Nona asked the two, raising a brow. She'd missed whatever conversation they were having, so she hoped her question wasn't stupid.
Post by DOMHNALL MCEVOY on May 30, 2024 18:11:28 GMT -5
Don didn't manage to raise his hand in time to prevent the chocolate frog from smacking him in the chest. He did, however, catch it before it could ricochet off him and plummet to the floor, and gave Sofia a grin in return. "I might stay quiet if you keep feeding me these." Even with two out of the three girls present withholding a reaction to his quip, it received a better response than it usually did here in the Slytherin common room.
He opened the little box, revealing the edible frog within - and, more importantly, a card. "Eh, Merwyn the Malicious. Already got three of him." The animated piece of chocolate used the opportunity to flee; it leaped out of the box and landed on the carpet. Don have it a farewell salute. "Oh, well, I guess I'll have to keep talking..." Leaning over the back of an armchair with his elbows, he began moving the card back and forth between his fingers. It wasn't as easy to manipulate as a standard playing card, but he had plenty of practice.
The girl with the Russian accent wanted to know if he would join the game. That wasn't exactly an invitation, but he still smiled at her as he shook his head, eyes glinting mischievously. "No, I prefer to just watch and give terrible advice."
Post by THALIA BURKE on May 30, 2024 18:40:58 GMT -5
Finally, Nona returned and now Thalia wasn't the only second-year among fourth-years. She saw Dustin chatting with one of his dormmates, apparently in no hury to rejoin their little group. "Should we start the game?" she suggested. Since Juvia owned the deck of cards, the second-year turned to her to await approval. It would probably be Juvia who dealt the cards, too, since she owned the deck.
ooc: So the game should probably start without waiting for Dustin, given that Iggy isn't going to post him anymore. I had to godmod Dustin slightly to explain why he isn't returning.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 31, 2024 10:01:30 GMT -5
Juvia watched the interplay between the group with a smile, but she knew it was time to get things started. She nodded to Thalia and Sofia, appreciating their enthusiasm. "Alright, let's get this game going," she said, reaching for her deck of Exploding Snap cards.
As Nona returned, Juvia gave her a nod. "Perfect timing, Nona. We were just about to start." She noticed Don's antics but decided to keep the focus on their game. "Don, you can watch and give your ‘terrible advice,’ but try not to distract us too much," she added with an air of sarcasm that could be openly perceived how anybody wished. After all, she didn't really know Don too well.
Turning her attention fully to the group, she allowed magic to shuffle the cards for them.
Post by SOFIA ABOTT on May 31, 2024 10:22:24 GMT -5
Sofia rolled her eyes at Don when his frog ran away, "Oh dear, however will I survive you continuing to talk," she sighed and mock wiped her brow before she laughed and then eyed the game as it began being played.
"It will be terrible advice, I assure you so don't listen to it." she added in her own thought, though it was said in jest, she had no plans to actually make Don's life miserable, he'd done nothing to her personally. She just enjoyed winding people up.
Post by NONA VASILIEVA on May 31, 2024 17:52:16 GMT -5
The boy confirmed that he was not, in fact, playing, but rather observing. Nona wasn't sure how to feel about that. Was this some sort of spectacle all of a sudden? And here she was in her pyjamas...Juvia didn't seem too fond of the boy's machinations, but there wasn't much anyone could do about it. Nona watched as the cards started to magically shuffle, trying to recall everything she knew about the game. It was a rather simple one, not too much complexity to it. You just needed good reflexes, which Nona sort of had. Time would tell whether her reflexes held a candle to the others', though. She readied her wand, prepared to tap it on the cards when she saw a matching picture.
Post by DOMHNALL MCEVOY on May 31, 2024 18:56:35 GMT -5
"Not too much, gotcha. I'll try to distract you all just enough," he promised, still joking even though Juvia didn't appear to appreciate it. At least one person in this gathering was enjoying the banter; he flashed Sofia another grin. "You could try to balance it out by giving them good advice."
Once the game started, his eyes moved to the deck, Merwyn the Malicious still travelling between his fingers. "Perhaps you all should lean closer, to see the pictures better." He had never actually seen anyone lose their eyebrows to the game yet, but there was always a first time.
Post by THALIA BURKE on May 31, 2024 19:12:16 GMT -5
Thalia kept her wand at the ready, watching as the cards began to shuffle. It was always pretty easy at the start of the game, before the shuffling picked up pace and got too fast. She had actually started leaning forward a little, too, but moved back upon hearing McEvoy's terrible advice number one.
One by one, the cards flashed to the top of the deck. The second-year focused on each picture, hoping that the next one to come would be its match.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 31, 2024 23:13:45 GMT -5
Don's comment about leaning closer made Juvia roll her eyes playfully. "Nice try, McEvoy. We're good where we are," she said, leaning back slightly just to make a point.
She turned her attention fully to the game, her competitive spirit kicking in. The cards began to flash quickly, and Juvia's wand moved with precision, ready to tap as soon as she spotted a matching picture. She hoped the game would reduce tensions in a social setting for her and make her feel like a normal teenager, despite Don's attempts to stir things up.
Post by NONA VASILIEVA on Jun 5, 2024 10:07:39 GMT -5
It seemed the formerly petrified boy was intent on calling out during the game. Nona wrinkled her nose as he started making suggestions while they were all trying to focus. Would leaning closer even help? Nona certainly didn't want to try it, now that he'd said it - neither did Juvia nor Thalia, it seemed. The cards were flashing, and Nona had her wand ready to tap as soon as she saw a matching set.
When the first matching set came up one after the other, Nona's arm moved before her brain could catch up. She rushed to tap it, hoping she got there first.
Post by THALIA BURKE on Jun 6, 2024 4:29:46 GMT -5
Thalia's focus had been a little off as she followed Juvia's and McEvoy's exchange, feeling both amused and a little irritated. The game required concentration, but the Muggleborn boy seemed bent on distracting them. When she finally spotter two identical pictures in a row, her movement was just a fraction of a second late - Nona got there first, claiming the points for herself. "Well done," she commented with a smile, trying to conceal a twinge of disappointment as she withdrew her wand.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on Jun 6, 2024 7:16:27 GMT -5
Juvia's eyes followed the rapid movement of the cards, her expression a mix of focus and determination. When Nona claimed the first match, she gave a nod of approval, though her eyes quickly flickered back to the deck. "Nice reflexes, Nona," she said, her tone a bit more reserved but still acknowledging the win. "Let's see if you can keep up."
She noticed Thalia's slight disappointment and gave a subtle, encouraging look. "Stay sharp, Thalia. The game's just heating up." With a flick of her wrist, she readied her wand for the next round, her competitive spirit flaring. The cards continued to flash, and Juvia's eyes stayed glued to the deck, ready to pounce on the next matching set. She intended to win, but also to earn a bit of respect from her peers in the process.
