grandhighwizard: (I am your vulture)
Grand Highblood ([personal profile] grandhighwizard) wrote in [community profile] sortinghat_logs2012-11-15 12:46 pm

Private eyes

WHO: Rhys Rhydderch and OPEN
TONE: Varied, but probably some element of creepy
RATING: PG-ish, unless something weird happens
WHEN: Throughout the day and evening, Novermeber 15
WHERE: All around Hogwarts
WHAT: Rhys has some questions about one of his students
STATUS: Ongoing

Rhys had to admit - Hogwarts didn't disappoint when it came to interesting things happening. No, it wasn't anywhere near so high stakes as the Wizengamot, but then things were more chaotic and he appreciated that about the environment. The volatile mix of teenage hormones, children's bad judgment, and a staff that seemed prone (and least some of them) to interpersonal drama made for a constant source of amusement, anyway. He was part of none of it, of course, knowing better than to get his personal life mixed up with work, but he did enjoy how incredibly unprofessional so many of his colleague could be.

But lately, something had started to engage him personally. Or someone, rather - the older Makara boy. The younger one was talented at potions, certainly, but it was the elder that had that intriguing edge, that intellectual curiosity and inherent darkness that made him stand out. But he had to know more, and that meant doing more than just examining school records. That meant questions.

He knew Kurloz was close to Dolores, so he'd start with her. But he thought it might be good to talk to some of the other students he'd seen hanging around the boy, as well. Of course, he'd have to be discreet about it. Take them aside after class, or speak to them briefly in the hallway for those he didn't teach, and depending on the conversation, possibly a little memory charm to modify things just slightly. It wouldn't do to be seen as too interested, after all.

[OOC: Essentially this post is open to anyone, teacher or student, who might have ever interacted with Kurloz. They don't have to be pals - Rhys doesn't know which students are friends and which have just talked to him in passing.]
wwistful: (uhhh?)

[personal profile] wwistful 2012-12-18 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
He is. He's been studyin' non verbal spells due to his condition.

[He narrows his eyes ever so slightly.] He's a strange lad. He's well mannered and he's amiable enough, much more focused on his studies than the other Makara. Though he seems to have very particular interests. He has the makings of a fine wizard, under the right instruction..

[He trails off, giving Rhys a pointedly accusing look.] Why.

[It isn't asked in a questioning tone, his voice is flat and he's expecting an answer.]
Edited 2012-12-18 13:49 (UTC)
higherthaneverybody: (The cold nights have awakened me)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2012-12-29 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rhys sighs, and briefly pinches the bridge of his nose.] I'm concerned about him. He's a good enough student, and polite, as you've said, but he's expressed a few thoughts that have led me to believe that whatever specifically happened to take him out of school for a year is still very much on his mind. But I don't know the lad well, and I'd hope to gather impressions from those who've had closer contact.
wwistful: (staaaaresss)

[personal profile] wwistful 2012-12-30 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Murdoc doesn't care if he's frustrating Rhys, it actually makes this abrupt meeting worthwhile for him.

He can't help narrowing his eyes more as Rhys as he speaks.]


Thoughts such as...?
[He has a feeling it ties in with recent...occurances, but he has no intention of telling Rhys that. Not yet, anyway.]
higherthaneverybody: (A family whose name is Death)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-02 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd prefer not to mention specifics. But darker thoughts than one would expect from a boy his age.
wwistful: (C:)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-03 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
If you aren't goin' to mention specifics I won't specifically mention the things that are comin' to mind. I'm under no obligation to. You are, after all, a liar.
higherthaneverybody: (Soon red will be the color of the snow)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-05 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
[sighs, and pinches the bridge of his nose] I'm not mentioning specifics because they were spoken of in confidence. Is it too much to ask that you put aside your prejudices for a moment and be a professional, for the sake of a student?
wwistful: (snoots)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-05 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Who is to say what I know isn't held in a similar confidence? [Murdoc temples his fingers and leans forward. He keeps a neutral expression on his face. Though it amuses him to bother Rhys in such a manner, he's far more concerned about Kurloz's wellbeing.]

If you wish to assist him you will give me some reason to trust what has been said.
higherthaneverybody: (Even the moon lies to you)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-05 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
You would have said it was at first, if that were the case. [pauses, considers] What reason will you accept? He's been speaking of his dreams to me, and they are ... disturbing. I think he's more afraid of himself that anything else, and that's not right for a healthy teenage boy.
wwistful: (troll30)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-08 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
In the interest of assistin' him, somethin' I'm not entirely sure you're capable of, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to mention we've been runnin' over unspoken spells together.

As I said, he's a bright and talented young man, but you are correct in the fact that he's far from being a healthy boy. At least not mentally. However, I can't imagine would tellin' you would do to help him.
higherthaneverybody: (We are wolf memories)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-10 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
He seems to trust me, at least to some extent, and it never hurts for a child to have multiple adults offering support. Better that, then him slipping through the cracks and going Dark.
wwistful: (troll27)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-11 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
Then I shall be sure to keep all you've told me in mind the next time I have a private lesson with him, shall I? I'm sure the nurses are also aware of his condition.

You didn't honestly think I'd tell you anything, did you/
higherthaneverybody: (The cold nights have awakened me)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-13 12:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought you might. [shrugs] I try not to underestimate my colleagues professionalism. Sometimes that's a mistake.
wwistful: (broods)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-14 11:14 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that's rich? You're tryin' to guilt me into feelin' unprofessional when we both know that you're a known liar and that tellin' you what I know isn't at all necessary?
higherthaneverybody: (Inspiration bound from an elegant seed)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-16 08:35 am (UTC)(link)
Guilt has nothing to do with it, and you're often dishonest yourself, aren't you? Feel free to deny it, but we both know that it's true. [shakes his head] Telling you what you know isn't necessary, but I thought it worth the time to ask. Thank you for what insight you have provided. [turning to go]
wwistful: (sparkle sparkle)

[personal profile] wwistful 2013-01-22 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Leave faster.
[He answers in a curt voice, giving him a flat look as he turns to leave. He's going to keep an eye on Kurloz, but there's absolutely no way he could ever share anything so secret with Rhys of all people.]
higherthaneverybody: (The crow over my soul)

[personal profile] higherthaneverybody 2013-01-23 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rhys doesn't speed his steps, but within moments he's gone, anyway.]