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[hexuality]

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Two things!

[Behold Ginny Weasley, the camera enchanted to float in front of her as she broadcasts this from... Her broom? That's right; she's back where she belongs, up in the air and the summer wind pulling at her hair and clothes, face alight in a smile. She looks infinitely better than she did a week ago, that's for certain.]

Firstly, I believe I owe drinks to quite a few people for the madness that was a few weeks ago. The Anonymous people graciously paid me in liquor from my world for helping restore the Hall of the Missing and it's not like I can drink all of it by myself—have you seen me? I'm too small for all that firewhiskey.

Priority goes to all my doctor friends, because I said so.

Secondly, FLYING LESSONS!

[Yes, it's about as loud as capslock.]

I usually offer this earlier in the summer but there's that little matter of a City-wide rebellion and being struck down with a magical plague, so I decided I'd best wait it out until people were a little more available, myself included.

I know I've spoken to a few people about this—Sulu? Stiles?—but it's open to anyone who's interested in brooms and isn't afraid of heights. I've never had anyone fall while I'm in the air with them, so don't worry! It's fun.

And if someone just wants to watch, come along. This is something I love, why not share it in any way I can?

That's all!

[AND OFF SHE ZOOMS, the camera following her for a minute as she speeds around the Quidditch pitch the twins built, corkscrewing and ~soaring, tumbling, freewheeling~ through the air. And it cuts out as she whips past the device.]

Comments

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[hexuality]

That could almost sound like you're chatting me up in a terrible sort of way.

[ Video ]

[bettercallit]

Yeah, you're right. But luckily for you, I'm not.

[ Video ]

[hexuality]

Luckily for you, you're not. Just because my brothers aren't here doesn't mean I haven't got them.

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[bettercallit]

If you're aiming to strike fear in my heart, it's working. 'Sides, I don't exactly have a great track record, so I've learnt it's best not to go there.

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[hexuality]

Barton, I'm infinitely shorter than you and I can strike fear in your heart? I'm not buying it.

[Well. Lies. Ginny Weasley can be pretty terrifying but not at this very instant.]

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[bettercallit]

[ He doesn't want to admit it aloud that he's heard that from short, unsuspecting redheads before, but he really has. ]

Short doesn't mean you can't kick my ass.

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[hexuality]

Speaking from experience?

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[bettercallit]

That obvious? If you remember Tasha, any one of 'em, then there's your answer.

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[hexuality]

Spoke with her a few times. Didn't know you were friends.

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[bettercallit]

Not sure she'd refer to what we have as friends, but we work together back in our world.

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[hexuality]

[Eyebrow.

"What we have"..........]

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[bettercallit]

[ He's still under the impression no one suspects he's an assassin, shush. ]

It's complicated. But the point is, if she offers to spar with you, always say no.

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[hexuality]

If I knew how to properly fight without my wand, I'd keep that in mind.

[SIGH.]

I always have to settle for taking down practice targets because I haven't got anyone to duel with. I feel like I'm going soft.

[Except not really because she keeps herself in shape, she can't not.]

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[bettercallit]

No one's offered you basic training?

[ He's not going to lie, though, seeing her do her magic wouldn't be a bad thing, especially since she's not evil or trying to take over the world. ]

Can't help on the wand front, but I'd be willing to help on other stuff.

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[hexuality]

[She shakes her head.]

Got through the war on what we could teach ourselves. I can get through a scrap alright, my brothers taught me how to throw a punch when I was wee, but if you get into it in my world, odds are it'll be wands over fists. [She smiles.] Are you offering to spar with me, Barton?

[She'd be glad for it. She gets through on street smarts and instincts from Quidditch if her wand gets lost in a tussle. But proper unarmed fighting is something she never had to focus on because her battles are fought with magic in the end. As long as reflexes and endurance are strong and high, you were alright. And Ginny's got both in spades, she's a Quidditch player, she's survived three battles. And in the City, even more—and she's had people teach her other things, like Arthur Pendragon showing her how to use a sword.

You never know what you need.]

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[bettercallit]

You realise you're making me jealous of your wand harbouring skills, right? [ And then there's instantly a face because: ] Yeah, that sounded more appropriate before it left my head.

[ But he looks amused, now, almost fond, because, yes, yes he is offering. ] Well, no one else's stepping in, so I might as well take you under my wing. Archery's my strongest skill, but I'm pretty handy with defensive moves and daggers are always your friend.

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[hexuality]

[She grins at the first bit because really, Clint, wand and broom jokes are old hat to her. So she shrugs and lets him carry on. Maybe not daggers, but archery might be fun; but unarmed is what she's the most interested in.]

Well, I'm always looking for new ways to keep busy.

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[bettercallit]

[ Slowly but surely a grin stretches wide across his lips. ]

In that case, I'll find somewhere with enough space and polish my weapons.

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[hexuality]

[Eyebrows.]

Well, when you put it that way.

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[bettercallit]

Thought that'd do the trick in drawing you in. [ Eyebrow wiggle. ] No one can resist shiny things.

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[hexuality]

Somehow this all still sounds wildly inappropriate.

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[bettercallit]

You'd be surprised how often people say that when I'm involved.

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[hexuality]

Maybe not too surprised.

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[bettercallit]

Yeah, me either. But I can't be blamed for other people and their gutter minds.

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[hexuality]

You can't blame me for it. Six brothers and all.