IC Prospective

[polariity]

Character: The Psiioniic (Artollo Apemis)
Canon: Homestuck
Mun: James/Tri
Plot Specific: N

Alright, you little mixed group of magical disaster, just a heads up for the next class. Since variety is the spice of life, you get to choose just how to pass my next class from one of two ways. Generous, no?

Behind door number one, you get to write up an essay on using an unconventional area of magical study or spells in a fight. If you really need an example, here's one: using Care of Magical Creatures to raise up an army of Kneazles to conquer all of the British Isles. I'm sure Professor Vantas-Leijon could give you pointers on that particular, eheheheheh.

Behind door number two is something for the more physical of students, those who like doing a bit more spellwork than penwork. Last class we all went over the importance of the Shield Charm. Well, it's going to be the star again, as you must be able to cast a decent shield by the next time we meet. I will be testing the strength of it personally.

Now now, you don't have to worry. I won't throw you across the room with the force of whatever spell I use while I'm testing your shield.

I'm aiming to get someone in the lake. Nice weather for a swim.

Like usual, I'm available for any questions you might have about either assignment.

Comments

[glaringprotego]

I would never conquer the British Isles. The kneazles are far too lazy for that.

[polariity]

They're vicious and conniving, Di, can't be convinced otherwise. They keep going for my eyes.

[They would probably go for his eyes less if he didn't bury his face in their fur at sudden bursts of need to feel fluff.]

[glaringprotego]

And prone to getting into everything, but conquerors they are not.

And they aren't vicious, you just harass them.

[wwistful]

Don't get students in the lake. The eco-system down there is delicate enough without the crew of children who don't bathe pollutin' it. Toss them somewhere else.

[polariity]

Is that you, Murdouche? Sorry, can't here you, I'm- sssshhhhhdffffsh- in a tunnel- fssssshhhhh.

[Yes, he knows that this isn't anything like using a cellphone, but sssh.]

[wwistful]

Your maturity is boundless. I'm sure you make a lastin' impact on your students with that attitude.

[nosigntospeakof]

As if our Kneazles could be bothered to plot anything beyond working together to climb into their bags of food.

And please don't go throwing students in the lake. I don't think the giant squiud would appreciate it.

[polariity]

And getting into my room. Don't forget their plots to do that.

Hey, maybe the giant squid gets lonely, Sal. Maybe it wants some playmates. I'm just being considerate.

[nosigntospeakof]

I wouldn't call wandering in because you left the door open "plotting", Art. We still haven't found Senator Snugglebottom after he meandered in there.

Ah yes, your legendary consideration for giant sea life! How could I forget? Truly you are it's last saving grace out of the clutches of loneliness.

[thegrrrahahaha]

Oh. I guess I'll be doing the first option.

[polariity]

Fine by me. Wands aren't worth much anyway, without a brain and some creativity behind them.

Any idea on how you're going to approach this, McMurray?

[selfhatred]

Option two since one contains what I'm probably going to die from.

Throw me in the lake and I swear to fucking God that I will come back to haunt you.

[polariity]

Right, right, cat hair's dedication to trying to send you to an early grave. Notice I just used that as an example, 'tho.

Now now, Karkat, you won't have to worry about the lake if you just work on that charm.

[quasistellar]

A word with you, Professor?

[polariity]

[INTERNALLY SCREAMING]

Wow, sorry, my schedule is all full up, we'll have to chat some other time.

[sixbuckdropout]

phsyical you say

[polariity]

Think you could handle it, Winchester?
Or would you just get dumped in the lake?

[givesyouaboner]

What are kneazles?

[polariity]

Attack hedgehogs, duh. It's only common knowledge. They were discovered centuries ago, and they aren't small like mundane ones, either. Size of a rhino, and their quills are made from some sort of unbelievably strong metallic substance. Or maybe it's bone, no one really knows. Modern day witches and wizards are always trying to study them and learn more.

[dou8letrou8le]

How flexible for you, Professor.

[polariity]

In my professional opinion, there should always be two options.

So, which is looking better for you?

[spangledplan]

What sort of spells will we need to be shielding against, sir? If you're going to test the strength you'd be using multiple spells, right?

[polariity]

That's right. It won't be anything too dangerous, or else I have a feeling our beloved headmaster would turn me into a duck. We'll start off with some low level jinx first, then move upwards to a hex, and then a charm.

I'll mix it up depending on the individual; no one wants a monotone.

[arachnoble]

Shouldn't you direct your students to ask questions from actual experts?

[polariity]

Wait, we got an expert in the building? Merde, I hate it when the owls skip me when there's important teacher news. Do you know this expert's name? When'd they arrive?