💥 .° –– LUSH LIFE

as much fun as unemployment has been, still is. nadia knew it was probably time to be a little more frugal with her galleons– when she knew there would be a point; of her blowing through everything she had and the main purchase of what she had been her flat. which admittedly had cost her the most amount of everything she had. and she would never ask either parent to help, not that to be fair she ever seen them long enough to ask anything. her mum was always busy working for the ministry it seemed, and her dad? oh merlin that was an entirely different discussion and how absent he could be on her. after all, they only seemed to talk to her when it benefited them in some way, as unfortunate as it was– after eighteen years of her life, she was used to it. used to them being absent on her. nowhere to be find even when she wanted them to be there.

the worst of it? the brunette hadn’t even decided on if she wanted to play professionally. a big part of her did, because it was what she knew and what she was good at. she was a wicked beater, and a naturally skilled one. teams had expressed interest in her, and she had gone to visit the few quidditch teams she had interest in herself. but it hadn’t panned out as of so far, so she was back to square one. it was all but a waiting game, more or less and merlin was it a slow one.

there’s a huff at the thought. a clear sign that it was even a frustrating one to think about. even if it was directed at no one in particular. “another, thanks.” came her words, as she on that note finishes what very little was left in her glass. “did you want another as well? if so, it’s on me.” she offers towards her company, in one of her why not moods. dare one say ( who knew her, that was ) say it was actually friendly and not her usual faux friendly.

「 ✨ nadia has mentioned a canon object x7. 」  「 ✨ nadia has used a wizarding idiom x2 」 

transferring from the  chinese institute of magic  to  hogwarts  was something aidan never thought he’d adjust well to.  a good part of his childhood friends were in china.  and because his dad got a great job offer,  who was he to turn that down  ?  and with his mom already a liaison to the ministry,  it seemed like a perfect fit.  praise merlin for small mercies.  fast forward two years later, he’s happily adjusted to life in britain.  he’d been living at home for the most part up until he finished mediwizard training.  from there,  it was a matter of working there for a couple months before settling to get a place of his own.  luckily that all worked out.

however for today,  st. mungo’s was busier than ever.  there’d been a spike of broom related injuries.  some more  dastardly  than others.  safe to say that when his shift was over,  aidan was making his way over to a pub.  what he didn’t count on was seeing nadia.  nonetheless,  he made his way over to the former slytherin and took the vacant seat next to her.  “  are you sure  ?  ”  he asks.  “  if so,  next round’s on me.  i insist.  ”

a smile spreads across her features into more of the one reserved distinctly for her boyfriend. “you sure?” the blonde inquires, as she pushes a few loose curls of blonde strands behind one of her ears. ocean colored hues flicker momentarily towards the page she’s on, noting it to herself and then her attention resumes to aidan once again. “more interesting than you? merlin. i’ll have to think about that one for a minute. hmm..” there’s a soft hum, before a laugh falls from her lips. “of course not.” her smile widens furthers. “you’re so much more interesting than any book. and.” with that she tucks the issue she’s reading away. “now you have my full attention too! i’ve got plenty of time to read, and i’d much rather spend time with you. anyway.”

「 ✨  rory has used a wizarding idiom x1」  「 ✨  rory mentioned a canon object x2 」 

he playfully pouts as rory briefly paused only for his expression to light up again.  “  okay good.  and i’m glad i have you full attention now  !  merlin knows how long i’ve been trying to get it,  ”  the former gryffindor teases.  he leans in on his seat,  propping up his elbow.  the other hand toys with the quill on the table.  “  i was just asking how your day was.  i’ve had quite the day at st. mungos.  ”

“𝓖ood! Because there’s a chance if I casted it again, you would start maniacally laughing,” she said, a faint smile on her face. “Or worse. But you already know that, Señor Big Time Mediwizard.” Adora pinched his cheek, then looped her arm through his. 

「 ✨ adora has mentioned a canon object x2. 」

aidan barked out a laugh.  “  yes that will most likely happen so thank merlin that we don’t need to cast it again.  ”  he started walking as adora looped her arm through his.  where  ?  well he doesn’t exactly know.  “  i wouldn’t say i’m a big time mediwizard.  just putting my three weeks of training to good use.  helping other witches and wizards.  ”

open– to one or two character replies.

baby pink nails flipped through an issue of witch weekly. as her thumb holds open a page. it only taking short exposure to the articles for her brain to memorize. much as it always did. and her ocean hues scanned the page; as she then proceeds to flip to the next, a few mere seconds later. to anyone else they probably would have wondered if she was even reading at all, had anyone seen her or been watching. but aurora was a quick reader to begin with. the other hand swirls around the straw in her lemonade. anyone that knew her; most likely knew it was hard when she was reading, or busy even to catch her attention. especially as her mind was always preoccupied to begin with, what only anyone could imagine what was going on inside her mind– most likely a lot. but that wouldn’t have been anything out of the ordinary. something draws away her attention, and she blinks; turning her head away from her page. “..huh, what was that?” unsure if someone had been talking to her, or if she’d just heard something.

「 ✨  rory has mentioned a canon object x2. 」

aidan watched in awe as his girlfriend flipped through an issue of witch weekly.  truth be told,  he would never openly admit it himself,  but he was a sap.  he couldn’t help but smile at the sight of aurora.  merlin,  he had it bad.      “      oh nothing.      ”      he takes a sip of his butterbeer.      “      i take it that whatever you’re reading is much more interesting than little ol’ me.      ”      he’s only teasing her.

   claramae chuckled. “ well, i for one could do without disaster. half the time, i feel like if my life was a wireless show, it’d be a drama— a dramedy on the better days. ” she hopped off aidan’s back, and gave it a pat. “ but how are things all in all in yours ? you’ve gotten your mediwizard career on track, we’ve established that… what else. ” she tapped her fingers against the apple core as she thought. “ how are things progressing with you and rory ? ”

“YOU THINK? oh, then i did not do it strong enough.” 

adora tapped her wand repeatedly, like someone tapping a mic that wasn’t amplified enough. she aimed it at him again with renewed purpose.

aurora could see the concern, she didn’t blame aidan for it. had it been reversed she would have been the same way. but it still made her feel bad. that wasn’t what she wanted for anyone to be worried about her, but she also expected it– because of how awful of a situation it was. there’s a soft but reassuring squeeze of his hand. “i am, i’m a lot better now.. i’m just glad you’re here now. i didn’t know if i’d get to see you or not.” she gives a small smile, it may have been a weak one but she was trying. and it did help, it brought more comfort to her and a feeling of safeness that she hadn’t felt since the entire situation. “i guess so.. i hope it doesn’t take too long. hey you don’t have to be worried you know, i really am okay. not that i blame you for it..” unsure if she was trying to convince herself of that, but what she was saying was true. she also felt bad that he had to see her so shaken up, and in shock. even if just being and talking with him helped. “me too.. it was a lot. a lot for one day. can you stay with me in the meantime? i don’t really want to be alone.”

  “ if there is one thing you should remember about me, it’s that i’m never wrong.  ” adora said in her thick accent. she pulled out her wand from a hidden compartment in her cloak. she made a dipping motion, and warm glow emanated from the tip. “ how do you feel ? ”

“i think it’s time i take a break from games.” briar-rose says with a slight frown, but as quick as it had been there– a smile had returned to her features. it was one of those times where she WOULD have kept playing but luck wasn’t on her side. “it’s probably for the best. and that i go find something else to do. how about you, are you having fun?”

     claramae nodded along with aidan, even though he couldn’t see. “ semi-sentient demons are dangerous, but that goes without saying. i don’t get why anyone would think its a good idea to strike a conversation with one for logical reasons. maybe for an adrenaline rush, but i would rather run in the opposite direction i think… besides, it’s not like they were ever actual people. that’s a common misconception. like peeves, for instance. he never lived a life. he was born that way. amortals, mate. what can you do !  ” 

ambrose whistles with a raise of eyebrows.               “                a quidditch physio…             wait,             ”               he stops walking while putting a hand up,            bronze eyes looking wider as he blinked at aidan.             “             is that a good thing or a bad thing             ?          ”

aurora was past the point of wanting to call it a day, and just go home. curl under some covers and sleep everything off. but at the same time it was one of those things– where she also knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep. not with how badly everything had shaken up the timid witch. “okay.” the blonde says not protesting too much about taking a seat, it wasn’t the worst idea. “uh–” if it were possible to hear the gears in her head moving one would be able to hear them clearly. but than again her mind was ALWAYS doing more than one thing. or thinking about one more thing. but this time it was still trying to process everything that happened. as her mind flicked to the question she’d been asked interrupting her train of thought. “briefly, said something about being right back. someone else needed help.” came her response, who’d done a quick assessment had been needed for something else. “i wasn’t much of a help.. with shock i can’t really tell if i got any injuries or anything.” the blonde admits, with a slight frown. following a shake of her head. “it’s uh– good to see you though, not under these circumstances.. per se.”

it was the aftermath of the chaos, finally. memories of the last few hours were kind of hazy, like lulu had watched herself doing everything, as opposed to experiencing it. she assumes she was just very high in adrenaline. the injuries, however, were very much real. she’d attempted a few healing spells on herself, but even doing as much as lifting her wand with the agonising pain was too much effort. she was glad to be seeing help arrive to the scene, finally. ″ yea, that sounds ideal, hun. sorry ‘bout me state. i’ve been better. ″ she smiled weakly, sitting on some debris. part of her hair was scorched, blood stained her long, flowy lilac skirt and her crochet shirt was torn. for a witch that proud herself in her appearance, that was hell. 

at first glance all you could see on aurora was blood on her clothing. it was from helping as many as she could whilst there, and than the other percent was. the blonde supposed she could thank fight or flight no doubt being the one thing she felt had brought most of her bravery throughout. kept her from freaking out as much as she wanted. and than once it had worn off, it was just replaced with SHOCK. one could tell by how much she was shaking. the natural blonde hadn’t seen nor noticed between adrenaline and than shock– that she’d gotten injuries of her own not as bad as some she’d seen but decent enough, but than again she hadn’t thought that it may have happened because she couldn’t feel it. “–i-i know it probably doesn’t look good but.” she’s already reaching out, despite her hands shaking. “i’m okay.” she already rushes to reassure, something she’d done so much of throughout chaos “..i’ve definitely been better, but i’m okay.” she could even hear how shaken up she sounded, but after something like that.. it was hard not to be.

“            and ‘m gonna lead the way            !           ”            the grinning boy basically bolts out of his seat with both of his arms raised over his head,            perhaps looking just like a kid.             ambrose immediately starts walking to a place in mind,            but he quickly turns back at his best friend while,          carefully to not bump into anyone,            walking backwards.           “          but enough ‘bout me lazy ass,          a,            tell me ‘bout you.            how has the mediwizard life been treatin’ you           ?            is it true it’s too extreme for lazy bones             ?              ”              

the department had been in a     FRENZY     after being called to the scene to help escort people from the glitzy cauldron.     some had minor injuries and others were worse.     aidan didn’t have time to think about that as he was busy assessing the patient’s condition from the scene of the crime to st. mungos.     currently,     he was at the scene of the crime,     helping potential patients while the aurors did their work.     hopefully the situation will be handled and those masked miscreants would be brought into custody.