Ace looked at Ernessa and giggled a little. "Nah, I'm much too clumsy to try out. I'm just interested in getting a little exercise, and some time outdoors instead of in the library. I think you should though. From what I gather, your studies are in certainly in order!"

CRACK!

Ace turned at the sound of the quaffle hitting something hard. He saw as Eros brought his hand up to his face and commended his effort at not falling down. Taken like a true Slytherin. He watched the way he handled the other trying to help him and thought that while he could have been a bit more polite, it would also have stood to reason that everyone else could have backed off, given how Eros obviously preferred to interact with them. He decided to stay away from the commotion, giving Eros his space and trying not to upset anyone else by his lack of assistance, or insertion of poor advice or clumsiness. A broken nose was easily fixed anyway, so it wasn't a terribly big deal. He just wondered if they would continue for the day or give everyone a night to cool off before practice resumed.

((OOC: This is such a wordy post. But alas, I haven't the gumption to fix it.))

It was a good thing Magnus had taken the bit of the draught of peace or things would have gotten much worse. Instead, he just started his spell and set about healing his hands. Following the motions in his sketch book he said the incantation and a familiar tickling occurred as his hand healed. "Cool," he said to no on in particular. He was happy it worked first try. Saying the spell two more times his hand looks like they had never been injured. He wouldn't even need the Ditney. Taking his sketch book out he started drawing. Waiting to see what happened and if anyone wanted to talk to him.

"Whoa whoa whoa everyone needs to take a step back here." Lyn moved her arms out and motioned for everyone to move a couple steps back from each other. She kept an even tone as she looked between Gaia () and Eros (), trying to diffuse some of the heat. "Gaia () is a Seer, yes, so of course she's very keen on what will happen, but I'll have to agree that not interfering was a good choice. Stopping events from happening because they're bad may create an even worse event in the near future, say an iron Bludger smashing into your face instead of this leather Quaffle." Lyn paused as she picked up the Quaffle from the ground, tucking it under her arm with ease. "You'd have a broken nose then for sure. Secondly," Lyn turned to look Eros straight in the eye. "The second anyone steps on this pitch, we are teammates. Got it, Cupid?" Holding up the Star Grass Salve in her other hand, Lyn handed it to Beth () as well as an ice pack. "For now keep pinching your nose and lean your head forward. Beth can hold up the ice pack for you or you can do it yourself if you'd like. Apply some of the salve at the base and around your nose, it helps, trust me."

Eros backed up a little bit when Lyn () intervened. "Bull dust," he narrowed his eyes at Lyn. "What good is a Seer then?," he asked rhetorically. Obviously, he felt differently about the use of Gaia's ability. He wasn't even mad that Gaia didn't say anything. He wasn't expecting that given the earlier blue with Magnus. However, he couldn't help but feel her being nice and bringing him water beforehand was all a charade. And that annoyed him.

Eros met Lyn's eyes as she talked to him. However, he broke off the gaze when she gave him the spill about being teammates. He didn't trust Gaia, especially not after this. Maybe it was petty, but it was just how he was. Being a team didn't mean that he had to like his teammates. When it mattered, everyone was the same to him. Just a tool to be used regardless of who they were. He only cared if they played well. "I'm capable of separating personal issues and Quidditch," he stated, indirectly answering her. "I can manage," he replied with one hand swiftly grabbing both the salve and ice pack that Lyn handed to Beth ().

Gaia snorted a little at the word Cupid that was a good nickname she would save for later, but for now she said "I am sorry Beth and Lyn. I knew it would be trouble, but honestly even if I would have said something it wouldn't have made a difference. Lyn is right, when you mess with the future bad things can happen and destinies can change, but if Eros would have been in real danger I would have said something. Even if it was only to soften the hit." Gaia looked at Eros() and soften her face "I want you to understand that I am in no way looking for you to be hurt, but there is an air about you that needs a little help. If I had stopped the quaffle there was a possibility you would get seriously hurt in your broom. I took the risk of having the lesser of both evils happen to you. It is not easy to be a Seer. I have seen friends stress over difficult situations and I can't help them past my ability as a friend and a lover of chocolate. You might not understand it, but I don't expect you to. I also don't expect you to be my friend or say thank you. I will say, Eros, you might want to let Lyn () help you or that pretty boy face is going to get really gnarly." Gaia grinned at Eros returning to her usual way of being. Looking for Beth () "Could we do some flying? I would like to get on my broom for a few laps if possible." Gaia walked towards Magnus() to finish eating her grapes.

"You okay?" Magnus said to Gaia. "I got some draught of peace if you want it. Would've come over but I don't trust meself. Think I'd hit him or worse honestly, even with me nip o peace-juice." He was drawing Gaia petting a unicorn.

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/RmWPPNV.png">/img "Nah, I'm good." Gaia was smiling even though she was still hurt by being called a liar and even worse fake, but it will not face her. "I do want that drawing." She said to Magnus with a grin. "I do want it colored!"

"Yes ma'am. I shall colour it for ye, for I am but your liege." His eyes flickered mischievously and he stood up. "Come, get your broom. We can do some laps, or you can't hit some bludgers pretending they are Mr Charmin's 'ead."

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/WXNEdXa.png?1[/img]Someone needs to teach this guy some manners, Beth thought to herself as Eros snatched the ice pack and salve from her hands.

Beth turned to the rest of the group and announced, "We'll be using our broomsticks in the next exercise. If you don't own a broom, now would be a good time to look through the broom rack. The school has provided us with a variety of broomsticks. You can also find a broomstick servicing kit next to it, if you need to polish your broomstick or want to cut off any loose or bent twigs." ( )

"Lyn, can you please hand me two Quaffles?" Beth asked her sister. ()

Beth turned her attention back to Eros () and asked "How's your nose? Has it stopped bleeding? Do you think you're up for flying? You can sit out the next exercise if you want."

Aderyn's eyes grew wide as she watched the quaffle soar towards Eros () and her hand came up to her mouth as she watched in horror when the ball impacted his face. She rushed over immediately to apologize but kept back as all the others descended on Eros, not wanting to crowd him. She waited until the injury had been dealt with before walking over.

"I'm SO sorry. I didn't mean it to hit you like that. Is there anything I can do?"

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Eros didn't even look at Gaia when she spoke to him. While she may have sounded sincere, he just wasn't buying it. He moved away to sit down on the grass by the sidelines , this time, away from both the equipement and refreshment table. He threw the ice pack down the ground beside him, not even using it. However, he did apply some of the salve. It was then that Beth () returned her attention to him, after annoucing the next exercise. Maybe this time, the exercise would actually give him some exercise. At this point, he had some steam to let off.

Eros touched the the underside of his nose to check if it was still bleeding. It wasn't, but it still hurted a bit, though not enough for him to complain. "A nosebleed isn't going to handicap me. And I'm fine. I can fly," he replied. He pushed up off the ground to start walking over to pick up his broom, but stopped before passing Beth. "Unless...you want me to sit out?," he studied her, wondering if she was hoping he would to avoid conflict. His attention left, however, when Aderyn (), although he still didn't know her name, came over.

Eros was indifferent about her apology. He wasn't even angry at her. In fact, before now, she had been invisible to him despite being the one who had hit him. "Whatever," he responded, neither accepting nor rejecting her apology. She didn't owe him one. He was distracted so it was partially his fault. Plus, getting hit with a Quaffle had never been his problem. "I'm fine," he told the girl who offered her help. There was a bit of annoyance in his voice, but it wasn't her fault. He was just irritated that he had keep telling people he was fine.

[img align=left]http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p562/pikachuemerald/Subeta/QuidditchTryoutHA_zpsjsnooznk.png[/img]"Lyn, can you please hand me two Quaffles?" "Sure!" With a nod of the head, Lyn tossed the Quaffle she had been holding at her sister's feet before walking back to the bench she had sat on during the earlier part of the short break, the Quaffle she had been handling still on the ground. Reaching the bench, Lyn edged her right under the scarlet ball, kicking it up and catching it in both hands. With a second thought, Lyn walked over to the broom racks and picked up both Beth's and her own Firebolt Supremes. Tucking the Quaffle under her arm and holding broom in each hand, Lyn started walking back. Lyn grinned as she handed Beth her broom and the second Quaffle. "Here's the second Quaffle and I also brought you your FBS."

Gaia perked up at the broom exercise announcement, she got her broom immediately and walked over to the pitch warming up a little before she could take off for a few laps.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/WXNEdXa.png?1[/img]She turned to Eros () and said "I'm not going to make you sit out if you feel fine. I trust that you know what's best for yourself."

Beth was about to pick up the Quaffle at her feet when Lyn approached her holding another Quaffle and her broomstick. "Thanks, Lyn!" Beth told her sister as Lyn () gave her the Quaffle and broomstick.

"For our next exercise we'll be practicing catching Quaffles in the air. We'll be split into two teams of four. It'll be up to the leader of each group to decide on whether you'll be throwing the Quaffle in a circle or in a line."

"Lyn, , Ace (), and Ernessa () you'll be in one team, which means Eros, Aderyn (), Magnus, and I will be on the team." "Magnus- "Beth tossed the Quaffle in her hand to Magnus (). "- and Ace-"She reached down, grabbing the Quaffle at her feet, and tossed it to Ace. "- will be leading this exercise."

Aderyn wasn't sure what to make of Eros' () demeanor, but she didn't let it ruffle her too much. It was understandable that he wasn't altogether happy about the goings on. Realizing they hadn't been properly introduced, she made to amend the situation.

"I'm Aderyn, by the way."

Her attention was called away moments later as Beth () split the group off into teams. She was glad for the chance to finally get on her broomstick and as her teammates began to gather, she fell in step with them, picking up her broom, ready to go.

He was a little surprised to be put on the same team with Eros today, but warmed that Beth trusted him as well. Magnus resisted the insane urge he had to sound like a drill sargent. "I think we should try a circle," he said as mounted his broom. He took off and after they formed their circle, he threw the quaffle to Aderyn.

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"Eros," he replied to Aderyn before looking to Beth, who had split everyone into teams. Aderyn was amongst his group. And so was Magnus. Great, he thought to himself as he grabbed his broom, an old Australian Flyabout 50. He mounted the stick and took off into the air, falling into the circle formation with the others. ( )

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/WXNEdXa.png?1[/img]Beth eyed Magnus () and Eros () cautiously as she waited for Aderyn () to pass the Quaffle. She was a bit nervous about placing them in the same team. However, she figured it would be best to have them be in the same team rather than opposing. Hopefully, this exercise would go more smoothly than the last.

She decided to take a quick look at the other group to see how they were doing.

Ernessa grabbes her broom and kicked off into the air, she decided to do a couple of flying exercises while she waited for Ace () to pass the quaffle

Ace ran over to the broom rack and chose the broom he thought looked to be in the best shape. The Comet 4 was in rough shape even so. Having never previously had an interest in Quidditch, Ace never bothered spending the hundreds of galleons on a broom. He hopped on as quick and lithely as he could manage and flew only slightly unsteadily closer to Ernessa (). He gave her a nod and chucked the quaffle in her direction, gauging where she appeared to be going as she flew in multiple directions, hoping it made it all the way without making him fall off his broom. "You'll have to excuse me all," he said, acknowledging Gaia and Lyn as well as Ernessa. "This is actually my first time handling a ball while on a broom. And the only time I've really flown has been during flying class." He tried some turns mid air and found he could manage. "Excited for the opportunity to try and get better, though!"