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[lachlangalbraith]

Does anyone else have a hazel wand? Mine's been [...] finicky lately. With everything that's been going on. I know that mostly comes back to me but I've been looking for ways to stabilize it too. So I'm curious.

[Jaime]

Good luck today, mate! I'm sure you'll be brilliant.

[Yancey]

Hey Yance. I know we're rivals today (you're going down, etc.) but do you want to do something after the match?

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[lupofiasco]

I do not have a hazel wand, unfortunately, so I cannot help you there; I am sure you will figure something out though, Lannie! Thank god mine is stable on its own.

[Lachlan]

Thanks! I am [...] a little nervous, honestly, but I am hoping we will not be too thrown off by everything that has happened and can just focus on the game.

[lachlangalbraith]

Aye. I know. Teak, isn't it? [...] Hopefully, I will. Fixing my wand seems more likely than fixing my anxiety.

[Jaime]

I won't tell you not to be nervous; I know that doesn't work. But you're a great captain and you've all been working hard. You'll play a great match. And I'm not just saying that because I'm your cheerleader or your mate.

[...] It might be a welcome thing; having something to focus on. How do you think they're doing?

[lupofiasco]

Yeah, teak! And I have faith in you, you always figure something out.

[Lachlan]

[...] Thanks, Lannie. Even breaking our rut last game was great... but still not amazing since it was not a clean win. I just want everyone to enjoy themselves and I think some of that falls on winning, you know? [...] Anyway, all we can do is our best, yeah? We have been working really hard.

I think they are mostly doing ok. Sofia is pretty out of sorts still, I think, but otherwise we are all pretty unscathed. Hopefully she feels better soon.

How is Yancey with all that sophomore talk?

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] Thanks, Jaime. Can't let you down, then, can I?

[Jaime]

Yeah. Even if it's just a game and you can have fun without winning, it doesn't feel good to work that hard and not see it pay off. Hopefully, this'll be the game for you to get that clean win.

[...] Aye. I feel bad for Sofia. Phin said he'd talk to her but I haven't heard anything since then. I hope they figure things out.

Yancey's [...] taking it in stride? I think it hurt his feelings. Not that I blame him. Fortunately, he's a brilliant kisser so I don't mind reassuring him at all.

[lupofiasco]

Well, you have not let me down yet! So might be good to not break the streak.

[Lachlan]

Yeah, definitely. [...] It is weird to care about winning this year? But. I am just going to keep working, and I know the rest of the team will too.

I do feel bad for Sofia, and am kind of worried? But [...] she will bounce back, I am sure. Sometimes things just take some time, yeah? Her and Phin can hopefully talk it out.

[...........] That is good! I mean, that he is taking it in stride. [.............] Also that he is a good kisser.

Jaime/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

No. It's not weird. Whenever you put as much time and effort into something as you put into Quidditch, you want to do well. Especially when it matters to people that matter to you too. Even if it's not the most important part, you can still care about it. [...] And I know you'll keep pushing forward regardless, but I hope you kick their arses today!

Sorry! Sorry, sorry. Not something you want to hear about, I know. Even if it's true.

Jaime/Lachlan

[lupofiasco]

I guess I never expected to feel like this, maybe. But last year I did not care about too much beyond fun, hahaha. Thanks, again, Lannie. It means a lot.

Although, maybe I should take back that thank you since you are very mean.

Jaime/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Equal parts growing up and being a captain, I'd suspect. But you're welcome.

I'm just telling you about my life! We're mates, after all.

Jaime/Lachlan

[lupofiasco]

Probably, yeah. Guess I am finally growing up.

We are, you are right. But I can tell when you are teasing me, you know. Most of the time.

Jaime/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Frightening thought, isn't it? In a few months, we'll be

I would never.

[addytives]

Oh noooo. Mine's birch. But Kenzie's like, a wand GENIUS, I bet she'd know something.

[ulixes]

If she doesn't, no one would.

Mine's hawthorn, by the way. No dice here either.

[addytives]

RIGHT ANSWER, you guys are vvv cute.

[ulixes]

Well, I'm only saying it 'cause it's true. We are awfully adorable, though, you're right on the money with that.

[lachlangalbraith]

Likely true.

Thanks anyway, mate.

[ulixes]

What's it doing, anyhow? Mine likes to throw a hissy when my mind's on something else. [...] Or it did. These days, it mostly plays nice.

[lachlangalbraith]

Well. [...] Hazel reacts to the emotions of the wizard using it. Sometimes it'll store up magic instead of casting properly and discharge it later. It's not ideal.

What did yours do?

[ulixes]

Shit, well That's emb Maybe [...] Better think happy thoughts.

Backfires. [...] Nothing to do with my mood or what have you. I reckon it's just got a lot of personality.

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] I'm working on it.

Sure. I've read about that. It usually improves over time, right? As you bond with it?

[ulixes]

Kenzie'd know more than me.

[lachlangalbraith]

Don't worry, Addy. It's not an uncommon problem for hazel wands. [...] But I'm a wee bit uncertain about practicing in closed off spaces right at the moment. And not being able to trust it

Aye. That's true. If she doesn't see this, I'll ask her.

[addytives]

Of course I'm I'll start looking up stuff re: hazel too. If it's common I'm sooo sure we'll be able to reverse it. You need any other help, you ask.

[lachlangalbraith]

You don't need to. Really. You've got enough to do already.

[addytives]

Says who??

[lachlangalbraith]

Your mate who's well aware of your schedule and all the work you're doing.

[addytives]

LUUUCKILY I think you're covered by Actual Experts BUT my point stands and I'm never never too busy for you.

[lachlangalbraith]

Point taken. [...] Thanks, Addy.

[soundscaped]

I usually put mine in a time out. It doesn't help, but it makes me feel like I've got the upper hand in the situation.

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] A time out?

[soundscaped]

Put it in a corner and tell it to think about what it's done.

[...] I'm not great at this stuff.

[lachlangalbraith]

I've never tried just showing my wand who's boss. Maybe it's worth a try.

[...] If I figure anything else out, should I let you know?

[soundscaped]

Yeah, let me know, I think my wand is just humoring me at this point. I'm afraid it's gonna try to show me who's boss and light my pants on fire soon enough.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Like get that coffee? Sounds like a plan! I think everyone downstream here's settled a bit after the last two days' fiascos. Sorry for canceling, before.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Like get that coffee. Or anything you want to do. Funny thing, I just like spending time with you.

Don't worry. [...] Things have mostly calmed down here too. I think. I'm worried about Sofia and Phin but [...] they've got to figure that out for themselves, mostly.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Should it depend on whose house wins the game today? I'm starting to think you like me or something.

Yeah, rough stuff, that whole mess. Sure they'll sort it out, though. Not much you can do to help when it comes to relationship spats except lend an ear, I suppose.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

There's an idea. What do you want if Ribbonfin wins?

I mean. I probably like you. It was on a list and everything.

[...]

Yeah. It was well awful for a lot of people. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little sick. Can you imagine if Hopefully the changes will keep everything protected this time. And Phin and Sofia will figure things out.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Hmm. Let me think about it.

Well that anonymous writer was certainly well informed.

I don't know what I'd do without wards. Or if something I'd said got out there. We conduct pretty much all Big Fish Business through the journals.

[....]

Oh! I've got it! [...] Want to go make out somewhere visible in case any sophomores are walking by?

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

All right. Don't think too hard, though. Since Ribbonfin's not going to win. (See? Rivals.)

Aye. Very well-informed. [...] Apart from thinking Jaime and I were

[......]

Is that [...] what you want if you win or just an idea? Because that's not asking much.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

No way! Sorry, Lach. I know Jaime's your best friend, but I know definitively that Ribbonfin's going to dominate.

[...] We could do it if Azurcrest wins, too.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] We could. Or if it's a draw.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Or if it's canceled due to weather.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Or due to an unexpected plague.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Sounds like we have some plans, then, eh?

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Yeah. I think we do.

[princeprincess]

Hazel's fun, but I see what you're getting at. What core are you working with?

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] Fun's one way to put it.

It's Jobberknoll Feather.

[princeprincess]

Alright, not the least stable core out there, but it's no unicorn hair. I bet it'll have some interesting reactions to nonverbal magic. Hard to say if they'll be good or bad, though.

As for it being temperamental, a lot of that will be up to you, unfortunately. Don't let anyone else handle your wand, since that's when discharges are most likely to happen. Try doing some breathing exercises before you know you're going to be casting a lot, and don't wear staticy clothes. Maybe limit your caffeine intake, too. That should cut down on the bad behavior.

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] I'll keep that in mind.

I was afraid you'd say that. But I'll try. Thanks, Kenzie. [...] How much do I have to limit my c