January 5th, 1890 — Headquarters of the London Society for the Practice of Combative Magic

Though not technically competitive, Nikolai Sleptov knew this pairing was sure to be an engaging one. He had moderated the Black spinster in the past and had been genuinely impressed by her skill. In comparison, his colleague had a degree of experience that often accompanied age and intellect. The wizard was genuinely unsure who would prevail.

The rules were a mere formality, as this was hardly the first time out for either party.

"Miss Black," he announced, "you may begin when ready!"

Elladora Black Meserimus Valenduris
You have 72 hours to post, Lauren!

  

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— set by soph! —

In hindsight Elladora couldn't begin to imagine what had possessed her to actually turn up today - Ursula was at the last and here she was indulging in something utterly frivolous. At least she probably wouldn't last long against the older man, a blessing, and she didn't feel the usual sting to her pride at the thought of a loss, which was the truest indicator of how wretched she felt Ella could imagine.

Nevertheless, she cast a full body bind. Perhaps if he broke a brittle bone on the way down this could be over quickly?

  

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fabulous set by Lady <3

Meserimus smiled pleasantly as the sister of his colleague. Mister Black was not a friend per say but cordiality was never wasted. He waited for her to be told to begin and when she cast he attempted to deflect the spell back at her.

  

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Bee is amazing

Had she been a hair faster, or her opponent an instant smaller, Miss Black would surely have been successful. Instead of a point, however, the witch was gifted a full body bind, which Nik dispelled with a wave of his wand before bidding his fellow professor to launch the next pass.

BLACK 10 | VALENDURIS 11
Meserimus Valenduris Elladora Black
You have 72 hours to post, Dante!

  

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— set by soph! —

Meserimus acknowledged his victory with a small smile. He did hope the headmaster wouldn't hold it against him in the long run. Phineas didn't seem the sentimental sort to think that way but one never knew when it came to family.

Meserimus saluted again acknowledging the beginning of the second round, and when instructed he flicked his long wand and intended to trap the lady in giant web.

  

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Bee is amazing

To say that Elladora's heart was not in it would be an understatement but nevertheless she rallied herself to conjure a chair to take the impact of the man's spell.

  

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fabulous set by Lady <3

This time, it was Miss Black who proved successful. Nik awarded her the point before directing her to start the tie-breaking round.

VALENDURIS 11 | BLACK 12
Elladora Black Meserimus Valenduris
You have 72 hours to post, Lauren!

  

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— set by soph! —

Focus sightly restored Elladora sent a charm to make the old man's beard grow and wrap around his face.

  

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fabulous set by Lady <3

The lady's come back was impressive in the section of round and when she was great vrb the home ahead to cast Meserimus cast a charm to reflect the spell back at her.

One way or another this match was over.

  

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Bee is amazing

Though the spell had no effect on Miss Black, due to her lack of whiskers, so too did it not impact its intended target. Thus, Nik easily declared the professor to be the winner of the duel.

BLACK 12 | VALENDURIS 13

  

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— set by soph! —