I'll try not to destroy you, baby, even though we both know I can

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

*Overhead a wire mesh encloses a distinctly forest-like garden. Quaint mossy cobblestones guide visitors around the enclosure - an exhibit of magical flora the world over, flocks of Cucuio hovering overhead like overgrown fireflies. A pleasant autumn chill has begun to bite into the air, only dimly apparent beyond the conjured humidity. Indeed, the heat is enough for Victoria to remove her cloak - as she begins to sling it off, she shoots Regulus an expectant stare. His assistance entirely unneeded and yet the only gentlemanly thing to do.*

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[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*As he usually is, especially around women, Regulus is so on edge that he notices her move to take off her cloak immediately.*

- take your cloak?

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

Please.

*She pauses to allow him to do so, eyes sharp - as though readily judging his ability to de-cloak her.*

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*While not exactly the masculine presence a typical girl would want to be taking off any articles of her clothing - even as innocent of one as a cloak - polite gestures like this are something Regulus feels quite comfortable doing. Just the right amount of gentlemanly without having to touch or speak to anyone, perfection.*

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

The fanged geraniums look lovely here, don't they?

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

They do. From a distance.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

They make a point of only attacking the weak-willed. So long as a wizard knows how to handle them properly, he will remain unharmed.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Really... I haven't had much experience since I stopped Herbology lessons at Hogwarts.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

Stopped them? Whatever for?

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Oh it... wasn't really my area of excellence. I chose other subjects to study at NEWT level.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

I don't understand how anyone could fail to connect with flora.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

I would say it didn't connect with me.


But - you enjoyed Herbology?

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

*Victoria purses her lips.*

I excelled at it.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

That's impressive.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

How unfortunate, we've reached an imbalance. You'll simply have to impress me in turn as I fear the situation will be unmendable otherwise.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

I did quite well in Charms.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

...You're blessed to have your inheritance, I must say.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Regulus turns his head to shoots a look at the fanged geraniums, somehow accusing them of this.*

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

*Their brilliant petals - enclosing several rings of fangs within - seem to reshuffle in that slow way of plants universal. It seems impossible but it nearly resembles a smirk.*

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Regulus looks over his shoulder as they pass this smug plant, and tries to lead them far from it's patch.*


I assure you, I took my studies very seriously, Miss Higgs.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

Your academics are far from the only things that can impress me, Mr. Black.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Oh. Well.
I believe it's important to have an academic foundation for whatever one chooses to devote oneself to.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

I wasn't aware Charms was a foundation for much of anything, really.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Oh on the contrary.

[austenianhorror.livejournal.com]

*Victoria looks momentarily surprised at the contradiction.*

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Regulus does as well.*



What I mean to say is, I've found it to be very useful indeed. The basis for quite a lot of magic is Charms, abstract and practical.