ataraxion | video | set 'em up, we'll be knockin' em down.

[ One Lily Potter shows up in-frame as soon as it focuses, for once not smiling but smirking just a little: it changes the plane of her face just like that. There's nothing really strange about the feed until she moves back: there in the background of the feed is one Remus J. Lupin laid out sweaty and graceless on the floor, though once he realizes he's visible he props up on his elbows to laugh. Before she speaks she reaches up to tie her hair back, glancing back at Remus before looking back to the camera. She looks a little sweaty and haggard maybe but otherwise fine: she was stressed and tired before, now she's exerted herself more. It's fine. There's still something lingering behind her eyes but it's hard to place what it is. ]

Hello, Tranquility.

[ Um. ]

Things have been a little stressful lately so it seemed like an idea to offer some contained and supervised sparring. Unfortunately I'm generally rubbish with physical combat—[ Felt pretty physical on my end Remus chimes in from the floor, only barely audible. It will be in a minute if you don't stop hamming it up Lily replies, sweet as anything while casually threatening a dude she lay out flat, before continuing. ]—but I was wondering if any other magic users were willing to give it a go. Nothing too intense, like I said, sparring, keep your skills in top shape.

I'm afraid I've already exhausted one taker. [ :) :) luv u Remus sorry she kicked ur butt ]

Anyway! We've overtaken a rec room on floor eleven so that we won't be in anyone's way or disturbing anyone. I'm medical staff so I can oversee if needed. We'll be here a bit, so feel free to stop by. Don't feel shy if you just want to watch, either.

Maybe it'll become a thing.

[ WIZARDS OUT. ]

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Is that a reference I'm missing?

[ She doesn't sound put out! Just kind of amused. She's from 1981 Claire, give her a break. ]

Edited (close your tags jeez) 2014-11-05 04:07 (UTC)

[ Well it's not like that wasn't expected. ]

Yes, it's a pop culture thing where I come from, but I seriously couldn't resist. I could explain it, but I think it speaks for itself. You look great out there. [ Just... by the way. ] And sweaty.

[ Well, that's fine. ]

I think that's fair. It does. [ She laughs then though, lightly. ] Thanks. Are you interested in coming 'round?

Maybe at some point. I'm not exactly able to participate [ Obviously. ] but I do have an extensive background in providing a certain level of enthusiasm to get the crowd going.

[ That is the most uninsulting way that she can ever say she was a cheerleader. Oh my god does this mean there can be a bake sale?????? ]

That sounds like a useful skill set, considering the circumstances.

[ Come in and cheer for Lily, Claire. Also let's be real, if cheerleaders were a thing at Hogwarts there's a possibility Lily would have been one.

A bake sale sounds ideal. ]

No, it's actually a really embarrassing skill set. The further away from it I get, the more ridiculous I realize the whole thing was.

[ Except the bake sales. Forever the bake sales. ]

It might be cool to watch, though. If you don't mind me pining wistfully from the sidelines.

Well, we won't let on then.

[ An audible smile. ]

Of course! You're welcome whenever you'd like.

I mean, there were uniforms and - Right. I appreciate your discretion in the matter.

[ Very businesslike, before she further incriminates herself. ]

Will you be meeting on a weekly basis?

Very discrete.

[ A pause, like she's considering it. ]

Quite probably. Maybe every other so it isn't coming up too often, but that's a good starting point.

Not to mention how often we have to deal with systems going haywire. It's probably difficult to schedule.

Yes, that does pose a problem. Perhaps whenever is convenient works best after all.

You should print fliers. Come when convenient. If not convenient, don't come.

Hang a sign on the door.

I think if someone breaks things while I'm not in, I'll be the one getting in trouble.

[ Laughing a little. ]

You have just assumed total responsibility for a bunch of people with magic wands and their practice space. Not a position I envy. Maybe you should also hire a full time babysitter for the days you can't be around.

There aren't many people I trust to babysit a room full of rowdy magic sparring.

Maybe I'll ward the door when I'm not around to supervise, I'm not responsible for what happens elsewhere.

Can that please be the name of this club? Rowdy Magic Sparring?

Edited (apparently i can't get word order right) 2014-11-06 22:34 (UTC)

It can be now.

I'd like partial credit for this name, since I can't participate in the actual sparring.

That's fair, I agree to your terms.

Would you also agree to grabbing a drink at one of the space bars sometime?

[ That sounds like she's asking Lily on a date but in reality she just wants to discuss club jackets. ]

That sounds great, I could use the relaxation time.

[ Look, if Claire wants to ask her on a date... ]

[ Claire doesn't really drink because... why? But that's what people are supposed to do as mostly-adults, right? Go out for a drink? ]

I think relaxation is relative here, especially considering your whole just kicked Remus Lupin's ass in a duel video announcement. Seems fun but not exactly relaxing. At least until afterward.

[ Lily drinks whiskey, rarely, when she needs to forget. She'll probably stick with something far tamer when she's with Claire. No one wants to be That Drunk Friend. ]

Well, certainly fun. You're right about it not being relaxing in the moment, though.

[ She's had tequila before. A lot of tequila. Which is too disgusting on its own to justify drinking without possessing the ability to actually get drunk, as that is the whole purpose. ]

Maybe there's wine somewhere. Does space have wine? Space wine?

[ Claire can stomach that. She's had some at holidays and special occasions before and not hated the taste. ]

[ Yeah, wine sounds good. They can stick with that. ]

I'm sure we can find some wine somewhere. I think that's the best for being social, anyway.

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