November 10th, 1888 — The Great Hall
Nikolai was always happy to lend a hand for this sort of thing, for it inspired the good will necessary to run his own dueling tournaments. Back-scratching was one of the pillars of civilized society, after all, though he was privately quite relieved to have been tasked with judging one of the more advanced groups. Frankly, the professor was not certain his patience could handle the bumbling beginners and their bastardized brews.
"You will find all of the ingredients you need in the cabinet to my left," he explained in accented English, the cabinet in question obediently opening as he gestured towards it. "You may take as much time as you need, though be advised that time will be the deciding factor when quality is too close to call. Begin!"
At the last, the ingredients and directions for a Hiccoughing Solution appeared on the blackboard behind him.
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