Closed the things we do

[Eoghan Blyth]

Eoghan hated flying. In fact it was his worst subject the year prior because he hated the idea of being up high, nothing but a piece of wood between him and a drop to his death, and the balls flying around the pitch so fast they were designed to knock you out. Going into the forest was forbidden but to hell with Quidditch being too dangerous for students. The only reason the Ravenclaw found himself now out on the pitch that morning was because Lili had made the house team. They'd watched one game together last year, and it had surprised Eoghan to hear that she'd tried out at all, although he supposed it was his own disinterest that distracted him from it the first place. He'd offered to help train with her now though so that she was more accustomed to finding the snitch during the games, given that it was one of the hardest and most important jobs. Eoghan also thought it would be a good idea to do what he could to make sure Lili wasn't about to get hit by bludgers, so practising her dodging techniques would have been a smart move no matter how much he hated being in the sky himself. "I think you need a new broom for Christmas," he mused, glancing at the broomstick she held in her hand. Technically, he already had her Christmas present sorted despite how early it was, but that didn't stop him thinking she could do with something special to make the occasion.​

 

[Lilith Ilves]

Lilith had braided her hair back nice enough and tight, but without a doubt by the end of the training session she was about to have there'd be some loose pieces hanging around as evidence of the battle with the wind. She was so excited she could hardly contain her need to jump up and down, had even kept from jumping at Eoghan's neck when he had offered to train with her. She appreciated it more than he would ever understand, she knew he hated flying but he was doing this for her and it made the second years heart beat just a tad faster.

Lilith frowned at the mention of her broom and cast a look down on it, yeah she supposed she could use a better one. "I'll ask Sirius, he'll be well he'll figure it out. Or maybe Vega will, either or works." She spoke wondering which one of them she could talk into buying her a new one. "Ooh maybe I'll ask Vega's parents, they are visiting us this Christmas!" That was a wonderful idea because by the look on Eoghan's face and tone of his voice he was planning something else, something that Lilith did not like. "Shall we start? Alternate or not I don't think standing around will do me much good training wise?" The Ravenclaw jokes and pushed the boys arm playfully. "But if you don't want, we don't have to do this you know they have training sessions with the team too. I'll be fine." She most definitely would be.

 

[Eoghan Blyth]

Perhaps Eoghan shouldn't have mentioned it, because now she was going to try and ask her parents for a broom instead. Oh well, even if they did, he could still get her some things to go with it. "They're coming here?" he asked, just to make sure he'd heard her right. "They've not been here before have they?" he added, wondering if they were going to want a tour of the areas they could show them. Even though Eoghan had met her parents (and her whole family) before it was still a little uneasy knowing that he would have to watch what he said. It wasn't even that he thought they would be judgemental, but he wasn't used to feeling like he was being observed, or perhaps it was just that he assumed adult would assume the worst in him as they usually did. His own grandmother would never come to visit, and she'd made it very clear that Eoghan was to return home at least once during the holidays, no matter whether that was at Christmas or another point in the year. "You know I would offer to show you where I live too, but I really don't think you'll want to see that," Eoghan said honestly as his train of thought left the station. "I know it would be fair to, but my grandmother isn't the easiest person to meet," that was an understatement, "and we don't exactly have a lot of space." In fact Imogen was delighted when Eoghan had left, meaning she no longer had to share her room as was now referred to.

"Well go on then," Eoghan nudged Lili in the side with soft end of his broomstick, before mounting it and kicking off into the air. He really did hate this sensation, but he would do his best to ignore it for as long as he could. "I didn't come all the way out here and fish out my flying robes just for you to turn around and only practise during team sessions," he yelled over his shoulder with a smirk on his face. The second year paused in the air to call back down to Lili, "Let out the bludgers," he told her, the bat in his hand switching from one hand to the other. Despite being right-handed, he often found his left arm to be stronger and while he knew he'd have to be careful with his aim, he'd have a better chance of defending Lili from the bludgers for as long as possible if he could smack them far away. In the pocket of his robes he pulled out the small snitch, waiting for his girlfriend to take to the skies before releasing it for her to start seeking.​

 

[Lilith Ilves]

Lilith looked at Eoghan, slightly tilting her head sideways. "Yes, they figured it'd be easier they visit me here than me going all the way to Valtimo for the break. They won't be long though, a few days staying in Brightstone or Obsidian Harbor not sure yet." She explained shrugging, maybe her complaining about having to always go to them instead of them coming to her had worked. She wanted to spend Christmas here this year, see what it was like. "Oh no, it's okay truly. You don't have to explain nor justify yourself to me. I don't mind, everything on its own time." Her tone turned softer immediately, she didn't want him to feel bad he wouldn't show her his home, not at all. Lilith was more than happy to share these parts of her family without getting the same in return and she wanted him to know it too. "I once told you I don't expect the same in return about the nickname thing and such, well I don't expect it here either. You take the time you need and when you are ready I would be more than glad to face your grandmother." Giving him a small smile.

Lilith shook her head letting out a laugh. "Alright bossy-boy." She called out as she was getting on her broom, just before she could he called out another order. Sigh, the things she did for him. Releasing the bludgers she gave them a stern look, willing them to hopefully not bruise her too bad. The Ravenclaw then mounted her own broom and shoot up to the sky, feeling the wind on her face felt amazing, but she soon noticed the snitch being released. Giving one last grin to her boyfriend she began to seek for the little menace. Keeping an eye out for her surroundings Lilith looked for the glint of gold, the little thing had managed to slip somewhere. Her eyes were scanning everywhere all the while trying to keep in mind there were big bad balls out for her blood, she trusted Eoghan yest, but she wouldn't bet on his aim. Mostly because she had never witnessed it. Catching a glimpse of gold in the distance Lilith leaned into her broom, allowing her to go faster and began her chase for it. There was a spot of brown and she all but yelped before only just managing to dodge the thing. "I'll feed you to my dogs." She muttered to herself, locking back in on the golden ball in the distance.