2nd Day

[seasaltkeys]

[A - On the Quidditch Pitch]

[Roxas should be doing his homework. But he's not. Instead he's flying around on his broom. There isn't really a point to it. It's not practice or anything, just a chance to clear his head. It's remarkably freeing from the heavy load of knowledge that's been weighing him down since the start of term.

Flying up high he turns sharply in to a steep dive before pulling up before he hit the ground. If he was a seeker, that would be a pretty good Wronski Feint. He ascends again with a whoop!]

[B - in the Library]

[Not doing his homework had finally caught up with him and now Roxas is scrambling. And there's still so much to do. An essay for charms, practice for transfiguration, reading for Defense against the Dark Arts? It's almost too much. He stares intently at his parchment, before finally letting out a loud sigh and pushing away from the table to head into the stacks.

He thinks he knows what book he's looking for, but of course it's on a shelf he can't reach.]

This is stupid.

[Said with his head against the bookcase]

Comments

[B - in the Library]

[really_sketchy]

Everything okay?

[Namine looks at Roxas curiously. She doesn't remember seeing him study often so she can understand his frustration. She looks at his piece of paper but quickly realizes that she can't reach the book either.

She's sure there is some kind of spell they can use and so she takes out her wand.]

[seasaltkeys]

I can't reach the book I need.

[Roxas replies. It's a simple thing but it's just compounded on everything else he needs to do. Needless to say, he's feeling a little stressed.]

[really_sketchy]

[Namine takes out her wand and quickly flicks her wrist. The book slowly removes itself from the bookshelf and floats down in between them. She smiles, plucking the book from the air and then handing it to Roxas.]

Here you go. Why don't we study together some?

[She's trying to be more friendly but she doesn't want to lay it on too thick.]

[seasaltkeys]

Thanks.

[The magical solution is generally not the first one he thinks of. he takes the book and stares at it with a sour expression.]

You don't mind. It's starting to get a little overwhelming.

[really_sketchy]

Of course not.

[She has tests also and while she isn't the best at talking with people she's very familiar with books. She points over to where she has been studying.]

Do you want me to move my things to where you are sitting?

[seasaltkeys]

If you don't mind. I've kinda...spread out.

[And taken over a table with his books and parchment and everything. He's not the most organized student.]

I'll try and clean up a bit.

[really_sketchy]

[Namine laughs softly, placing a hand over her lips to quiet the noise.]

Yeah. I'll get my things.

[She makes sure to note what table he is at before walking back towards her things. It's only a few books, parchment and a quill. So she doesn't mind moving them. As she walks over towards Roxas she smiles, taking the seat next to him.]

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas has managed to collect most of the parchment and stack the books by subject. There should be enough room for her stuff as well.]

I was working on the charms stuff. Where are you with that?

[really_sketchy]

[She organizes her books and then looks over at what he was looking at.]

I was copying some notes for potions but I can switch to charms.

Which chapter?

[She'll start flipping through her book.]

[seasaltkeys]

Uh, five. The one on cheering charms, I think.

[really_sketchy]

[She flips through the book stopping at some charms that are shaped like stars.]

Oh, I remember these. [Namine's smile widens a little more than her usual politeness.]

I loved learning about these charms.

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, they do put you in a good mood. I just wish they weren't so hard to master.

[really_sketchy]

You'll get it.

[She smiles at Roxas and then lightly nudges his arm so that he's looking where she's pointing.]

Let's start here. I know it's simple but maybe if we talk it out more you an see what part is confusing you.

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas nods, leaning on the table to see where she's pointing.]

I think I'm okay with the pronunciation of the charm...

[really_sketchy]

[She nods, moving her thin finger down the page.]

How about the execution then?

[Namine's should bumps into his and so she shifts so he can have a better look at the book without them running into each other.]

[seasaltkeys]

The wand movement's tricky and this diagram isn't very good.

[He shifts his chair over a bit as well.]

[really_sketchy]

[She looks up at him curiously.]

Why not show me what you are doing... maybe I can help guide you?

[seasaltkeys]

Okay. I'll just do the motion, but not cast the charm.

[And he makes a quick motion with his wand, concentrating as hard as he can.]

[really_sketchy]

Naminé reaches towards him, her thin fingers gently holding his hand and then moving his wrist as she spoke.]

Like this.

[seasaltkeys]

Okay, so not like swish and flick.

[He lets her guide his hand, trying to pay attention to the motion.]

[really_sketchy]

[She laughs softly.]

Yeah.

[She's noticed a lot of charms are more fluid which honestly makes the motions harder. She slowly pulls away looking at Roxas with a smile.]

Think you got it?

[seasaltkeys]

I think so...but I guess I'd need to try it out on someone.

[He glances at her and then around the library.]

[really_sketchy]

[Namine shifts nervously.]

Try it on me.

[Though she's nervous about the idea, it won't really hurt her.]

[seasaltkeys]

You're sure?

[He just remembers casting it once and causing Axel to go into a fit of giggles that lasted a while.]

[really_sketchy]

[Namine smiles.]

Yeah! You can do it!

[She believes in him.]