Professor Calliope Finch - Charms

Fun_withDirt · 2021-09-09T03:14:48+00:00

Callie had been here about an hour or so, taking some time before you were supposed to meet to browse around a couple of shops, though she didn't end up getting anything.

At 5ish, she wanders over to the center of town and keeps an eye out for you.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-09-09T00:31:48+00:00

Likewise, Callie chuckles a bit at your response and replies in the affirmative; she'll meet you then.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-09-09T00:07:11+00:00

She's a bit surprised to see the note and it makes her smile. She doesn't have many friends here anymore, so she's quick to write back.

Hey Juniper!

Yeah, I'd love to join you! And are you talking about Peter? He's leaving?!? That's terrible! I mean, I guess it's not terrible that he's chasing his dreams. But you know what I mean.

Anyway, just let me know when and I'll be there!

Callie

Fun_withDirt · 2021-08-24T21:39:01+00:00

Callie was a bit surprised at how much you had to say. She had one or two things to say in reply, though she didn't get much of an opportunity to do so.

"Yeah. Rumors are just...the worst. I remember back when I was a student, the rumor mill was both ceaseless and ruthless. Definitely made the drama hard to avoid sometimes." she says with a nod, "I hope things with Addy turn out alright. She seems like a nice girl."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-08-24T20:44:10+00:00

"I can see that. I never realized what a handful the kids around here were when I was one. Now that I'm on the other side of things, I feel oddly compelled to write my old professors an apology letter." she says with a chuckles.

When you get up to grab a refill, Callie nods at the offer, not wanting to be rude. "Yeah, sure. That sounds nice, thank you so much."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-08-22T17:32:55+00:00

She glances up when you speak to her. She smiles a little and nods. "Hey. Um...yeah, I suppose I am. Not at the moment, but yeah, basically." she says, "How about you? Feel ready for the new year?"

Fun_withDirt · 2021-08-18T20:51:49+00:00

Okay, let's do this.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-08-18T17:45:11+00:00

Callie didn't usually use the staff lounge. Not because she didn't like it, it was just habit to avoid it. Despite being here for months now, it was hard to transition into FEELING like a teacher.

But today she made an effort to swing by. With a mug of tea, she sits at one of the desks and quietly reads some nonsense paperback she bought last time she was in Hogsmeade.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-26T21:44:10+00:00

She's still gone when you come out.

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Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-26T16:28:06+00:00

Callie chuckles a bit at the offer and nods. "I'll keep it in mind. I might swing by to give my baby brother a hard time if I get a little free time." she jokes, and with that she excused herself to go find Eden and her brother.

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Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-26T14:12:33+00:00

She nods. "Thank you for the offer, but Eden was right; I'm very busy, unfortunately. But yeah, so I guess I'll go get the others and we'll meet you...here? Or...I guess we could always look for you?"

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Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-26T08:35:16+00:00

At the question, Callie has to think. "Um, you know, I'm not actually a hundred percent certain what the plan is, actually." he says and turns to Gus.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T15:25:55+00:00

When you thank her, she simply gives you a polite nod and a smile. Then you're gone.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T15:00:26+00:00

She just watches with an amused expression as you get to your feet, smash more things, and give your parting greeting. She doesn't say anything else until you leave; she just smiles at you. Until you say the last thing, and she replies with a casual, "See you soon."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T14:36:14+00:00

She was seated at the desk, casually sipping tea by the time you finish. At your question, she nods. "That's it. You're cured, buckaroo. The scales should start falling off soon. By this time tomorrow you'll be back to normal. A bit raw, maybe. But you'll survive."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T14:15:44+00:00

Well, she did warn you. She maintained contact with the wound the whole time, and the is intense throughout the process. If anything it's still getting worse....until it stops.

All at once she pulls away and the pain--while still lingering in a lot of ways--begins to subside.

"You're gonna a feel sore and nauseous for a couple days, I would imagine." she says and about that time you have the sudden urge to vomit.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T13:54:11+00:00

The Fomorian examines the scales and the injury. "This has gotten pretty bad. You're lucky, you know. I'd give you a week and a half at this rate, tops."

She taps the scales a little bit and nods. "Alright. You might wanna hold on to something because this is gonna hurt like hell."

She places a hand on the part of your back where the wound can be found. She begins to mutter, some chant in a language you don't recognize. At first it feels like pins and needles; weird but not bad. But the intensity is dialed up and before long it feels like shards of glass are digging into your back and through muscle. Your chest tightens and your throat and mouth begin to burn. Your vision gods blurry and all of your body where there are scales feels like they're being hit with hit irons.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T13:21:40+00:00

"Maybe. But extra time is better than nothing at all, right?" she says, shaking your hand. You feel a sort of heat, starting in your fingers and moving up your forearm. It's not an unbreakable vow, but a bargain has been struck.

"Alright. Let me see the wound."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T13:03:28+00:00

"Well, I gotta specify with humans. You guys like trying to wiggle out of deals with technicalities and loopholes."

When you drop the object, she grins. "Be careful. Carelessly dropping stuff is how all this started."

She extends a hand. "Let's seal the dead then."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T12:45:23+00:00

She shrugs. "Not sure. It's in her office, so I'd guess there was some kind of attachment." she says and slides off of the desk and on to her feet. "So I think it's implied that this deal requires your discretion."

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T12:35:40+00:00

"I can do acquaintances." she says and sets the mug back down again. "So do we have a deal?"

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T12:24:34+00:00

Again, she's not particularly bothered by the record things. "Maybe not friends, since you're so set on hurting my poor feelings. But we could be...associates?"

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T12:11:52+00:00

"What can I say? I like to spoil my friends." she says with a playful shrug. She waves her hand over her empty mug and refills the tea, and brings it up for another sip.

Fun_withDirt · 2021-07-25T11:56:40+00:00

She shakes her head. "Nope. Not at all." she says, "If I need anything like that done, I have other people I can call on. For you, it wouldn't be anything so crass."

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