With that comment, she was extra glad she hadn't gotten hurt. She wouldn't have minded so much, but it would have definitely dampened Eros's mood to have a third - or was it fourth? Point being, she didn't wanted to increase his number off casualties. Sauvage literally face-palmed has Magnus walked away from them. Subtle, Magnus. Real subtle.

“Anyone could fall, besides you won anyway.” (@/sauvage) He was blushing badly now, while he scratch his head as nonchalantly as possible. The eye contact was almost too much, but he bit his lip and tried his best not to look away. Just her eye were so deep and one of the prettiest shades of green he had ever seen. Green being his most favorite color, they sort of swallowed him up.

Fade felt Magnus (@/raven) wander away but was sort of stuck in the moment. “Er, want some water or anything?” He finally looked down and absently brushed a little more dirt off his pants, laughing amusedly at how filthy he still was. “Think we earned a break...” Yeah all the flying had been fun, but posturing to impress was beginning to take its toll mentally. Still, before walking away he offered Sauvage his hand with the intention of escorting her back to the stands where the majority of the group was sitting.

Magnus wandered back off to the group as he was still red from is not so subtle match making attempt. At least he didn't tell them to shut up and kiss or something like that.

Magnus was gone now and it was just her and Fade again. She looked up and jumped in her skin as Fade seemed to be intent on making eye contact with her. Then he bit his lip and started blushing, which made her blush. So they were both just standing there, eyes locked and blushing uncontrollably. Why didn't he look away? Why couldn't she look away?

Finally, Fade was the first to break and he looked down as he brushed away some of the dried mud stuck to his jeans. Again, she was thrown off guard by his sudden directness as he offered her his hand. She took it, noticing his fingers felt a bit stiff - could've be from nerves or exhaustion, she wasn't sure. She squeezed his hand, trying to reassure him non-verbally that he didn't have to put up a pretense with her. If all he wanted to do was go take a nap or go on a solo walk for a bit, she would understand. And so, figuring this might be the last bit of direct contact she'd get from him for a while, she slowly ran her thumb in circles over his hand as they walked over to get water. She tried to ignore her own goosebumps prickling across her skin. It was a subtle gesture, nothing sensual about it; the rhythmic tracing seemed to ease her nerves a bit. Hopefully, Fade was as comfortable with her and she felt to be with him.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/KTKugF2.png[/img] Eros had been watching from a patch of grass. Both Sauvage and Fade definitely kept the race exciting for the spectators to watch, although Sauvage made it a little too exciting towards the end. However, he smiled a bit, quite impressed by both of them. Sauvage had gotten a lot better since the start, while Eros was impressed by Fade's overall control in the air. Eros thought about going to tell they had done well, but he decided to give them a moment, opting to wait until they head back on their own.

"Not bad, mates," he addressed everyone. "Each of you are something in the making, if you're already something," he smirked. His eyes then kind of looked passed the group. In the sky, a crimson figure on a broom was headed towards them.

"You're late," Eros shoved his hands into his pocket as he waited for his guest to get settled. "Guys, this is Leo Lionheart," the Aussie introduced the stranger. "He's here to help me with the last exercise. He's an alumni of Durmstrang Institute. Use to play Quidditch for them. Now, he's uh, an-"

[img align=right]http://i.imgur.com/1Q424Wm.png[/img] "Inventor. Athlete. Businessmen. Quidditch fanatic. Blah blah blah, Mister Eros. Nobody cares," the man cut Eros off. The guy had a strong Russian accent. He had large backpack with him. And from it, he pulled out an old lunchbox."I'm here to help Mister Eros set up for the next exercise. But while I work on it, I've also brought something for you guys. Breakfast! Mister Eros, you are not a hospitable host. No snacks? No treats? I'm here to save you. I have brought breakfast sandwiches of many varieties. Also, syrniki. Very nutritious. Please enjoy!," Leo invited the students as he opened a small lunchbox on the empty table next to the table where the waiver was. The lunchbox expanded out into a very large tray with sandwiches and syrniki. There was also sour cream, cheese, butter, and jam to the side. "Breakfast break. Then after I shall introduce you to the final course Mister Eros has planned. Very fun, assuming you don't throw up your food while doing it," Leo grinned.

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The guest speaker looked pretty cool, but the real interest to Magnus was not only the break but the food. He wandered over to the table and picked up some syrniki. He was always looking for something different because eating was more of a chore to him than anything. After grabbing a few things, he found a spot and started eating.

Merlin's eyes turned into hearts when he heard the word food. "Yeah!" He looked at the tray searching for something he could eat. "This syriniki things look good, I'm trying it." He shove a piece into his mouth and without finishing it said. "It's rily goo" After taking a few things he started wondering if he should eat at all, what if what Leo said came true? He already vomit once, it would be horrible to do it again. "Maybe I should save if for after the final course, if I survive it." He giggles and starts placing sandwiches and syrniki in a napkin.

Paddy looked at the selection of food, and noticed Merlin gathering up a few things in a napkin. "I hope you don't think I'm being impolite," she said to Leo Lionheart, "but I'll save a couple of things for later as well. I'd rather try that syrniki when I've got more chance to savour and enjoy it!" She dug in her pocket for a hanky (a proper handkerchief, not a tissue :P) and wrapped a couple syrniki and a sandwich in it, before placing it back into her pocket.

"You 'ave to survive," Magnus said firmly, "or you ain't gonna get a puffy in Hogsmede or muck about in the forest. I doubt you'll like being a ghost."

produced a handkerchief and Magnus smiled. "That's pretty. Did you make it?"

As took Fade’s hand it gave him chills, but he pulled her along wearing a smile. Looking up toward where Eros had aimed his comment, Fade was intrigued by the approaching flyer. He watched carefully as Leo landed, gave Eros () some sass, and set up a table with snacks. Fade’s stomach rumbled uncontrollably as he realized he had skipped breakfast. Still holding Sauvage’s hand he raised a brow at her inquisitively, silently asking permission. Not only did he want to stuff some food in his face, he wanted to get a closer look at the Mr.Lionheart. The guys outfit was pretty cool looking, like something out of an illustration.

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First, she heard his stomach grumble, then Fade looked at her questioningly and she could only guess that was his wordless way of asking if it'd be alright to stop holding hands. She tried to stifle a laugh. If that was the case, it was cute he felt he needed to ask but totally unnecessary. She pulled her hand from his and flicked her fingers in a shooing motion towards the crowd. "Go a'ead," she said, smiling.

Sauvage took the initiative to wander over to the spread of food. She grabbed a sandwich at random, knowing she was none too picky and anything short of cannibalism would sate her hunger. Finding a spot next to Magnus, Merlin, and Paddy, Sauvage settled into her space and sighed. "I am so glad zat I came today! I am learning so much." She was smiling uncontrollably, making it difficult to eat her sandwich.

"I'm glad I came too," Magnus said taking a bite of his syrniki, "Not only is this good, but enjoying meself. Got me friends, got nice day, me broom, food... what more could a bloke ask for?"

Merlin laughed imagining himself a ghost. "If I became a ghost I would bother you in the Ravenclaw dorm." He grins. "But I won't miss Hogsmade so I won't die."

After gathering his food Merlin put a protection spell on it since he didn't had any bags but then decided to summon his bag in order to protect it - he didn't trust entirely that it wouldn't end up in the mud. After listening to words he nods and agrees. "I have too."

"Good," he said after finishing his breakfast and chasing it down with some water. He pulled his sketchbook out from his bag. "What should I draw?"

"Draw zee next thing zat you look at!" Sauvage suggested, when Magnus () asked what he should draw.

"Alright," he said happily. His eyes flicked to Eros without thinking it and so he started drawing the workshop captain.

Merlin sits down to read while they start since he wanted to keep his mind occupied with something else than the next course. Wand in hand he practiced simple spells in order not to do anything that may cause problems. "Show me your drawing when you finish mate." Merlin was glad he had no assignments left to do and could enjoy the last weeks of school without stressing too much, well except for tests but he hoped he could pass those without problem. "I really think the ban for students to use magic outside school sucks, we could practice so much at home. I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind keeping an eye on me."

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"Sure," he said with a nod as he kept drawing Eros. "Yeah it do stinks. I guess they don't want us doing something around the muggles or something..."

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"I understand why but still don't agree because we could have permission if an adult wizard or witch is present, I don't know, its just unfair. I want to practice charms and potions at home and then I have to rely on my mom to do all the magic." He sighs. "How am I going to become the greatest wizard if I can't practice enough?" He started laughing but he really wanted to be great. "Still I miss my mom and Meolc." He looks around to try figure out what the next course would be. "Do you have any idea why Eros needed help? I'm worried to be honest."

(( -nods- eee XD love dragons)) "I'd like to practice more too, though I guess we can keep practicing once we graduate. I mean 17 or 18 still ain't that old after all. I don't think most famous wizards got fame till they were older... Harry Potter and some others are the exception." He looked back over at Eros. "Dunno but I'm excited. I'm going against 'im so, totally amped."