Detention

[animalmagnetism]

WHO: Peter, Dave, Karkat
TONE: Detention DUN DUN DUN
RATING: PG-13 for action, adventure, and teenage boys
WHEN: June 1st
WHERE: The forbidden forest

It had taken a while to get the centaurs to agree to the idea. Most of them didn't want to deal with humans at all, even if it involved teaching them a lesson on humility and getting along with others. But enough of them had eventually agreed, and Peter had handed over a glass ball he'd put a few charms on. He was particularly proud of the one that wouldn't let it pass the edge of the forest if the boys were actively angry and fighting with one another. He had a copy without the charms on to show the boys and now all that was left was to wait for them to show up for their detention and explain the terms.

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[animalmagnetism]

"That's what your wands are for. There's a charm for that. A few similar ones for different situations actually! If you didn't prepare yourselves by looking up how to do it... Well! That's not my problem is it?"

He took the broom with gentle care and a bit of reverence. He would take care of it while he had it in his possession, that was certain.

After a moment he decided to give them a hint. "The centaurs know about your detention. They're very displeased. But! If you think you've proven yourselves worthy they might be able to assist you. I wouldn't go unless you were absolutely sure though. They aren't big on second chances."

[selfhatred]

Karkat got a vague feeling he knew which charms Peter was talking about. Charms was honestly one of his better classes, given that Spanish and Latin were close to each other on the Linguistics scale it hadn't been that hard to learn the basic spells. Dragging himself to actually learn more was an effort Karkat hadn't been interested in, given his books were in English.

He crossed his arms over his chest, mulling over the hint. He wasn't an expert on magical creatures like Tavros was (and he used the term "expert" lightly, but the fact was that the Hufflepuff knew more than he did), but they'd covered centaurs in class a few months ago. What did being worthy of anything have to do with this detention?

There wasn't much else to comment on so he just sighed, starting to move away from the professor. "Let's get this Games over and done with. And just so you know, Strider, I'm not fucking kissing you to win any favors."

[clockspinner]

Okay, now Dave was just gonna scratch up the trees for his own fucking stress relief. He crossed his arms petulantly across his chest. He wasn't always the best with magic, especially when he had his sword as an option. And he was definitely not good at studying on his own time. Plus, now he was in the petulant mood to use as little magic as he could get away with, just to prove that it wasn't necessary.

He looked over at Karkat when he made the snide remark, and rolled his eyes behind his shades. "Good, 'cause you don't have a chance at getting hold of these buns, Katniss."

See, he could make pop culture references too.

[animalmagnetism]

And Peter could laugh at the references. He was tempted to make one for himself, but wasn't sure he knew the material well enough. Instead he decided to give one more hint. "Don't worry. Just remember why you got this detention and what I've told you both needs solving and you'll get through this with flying colors."

There wasn't much else to do. He had plans for observing them, but they were either already in place or required charms he didn't want to cast right yet and give away what he was up to.

[selfhatred]

By the time Peter had called out to them, Karkat was already at the edge of the forest. It was funny when he thought about it, seeing as how the last time he'd been here he was going to that musty old shack deep in the woods with Gamzee and Tavros to get drunk. It was kind of amusing in the fact that he hadn't been punished for that yet, yet here he was having detention with Dave fucking Strider. Pulling his wand out of his pocket, he murmured "Lumos", a dull, pulsating blue surrounding the tip and acting like a light. It wasn't dark enough yet but the forest got darker the deeper you went, so it was better to be prepared rather than leave it until the last minute.

Climbing over one of the large roots that kept the forest closed off, Karkat slid down the other side, glad he hadn't worn his robes just in case they got caught on something. He walked a few paces ahead of Dave, mulling the clues and their task over in his head. Slowing his stride, he waited until he was a foot in front of the other Gryffindor before speaking. "Scared?"