February 2nd, 1889 — Howler Stadium

January had not been an easy month on the wizard, with the pressure of being under the castle's scrutiny coupling with more personal pressures to make the wizard feel all but suffocated. As such, Nikolai Sleptov had leaped at the opportunity to moderate the dueling competition, to get out, even if only for a couple of days. He reviewed the rules with the gentlemen before bidding Mr. Reese to begin with the offensive.
You have 72 hours to post.
Eugene Reese Gilbert Whitechapel

  

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— set by soph! —

Eugene bowed to his opponent before starting them off with the Jelly-Brain Jinx. A simple spell, probably, but he didn't really know a lot of spells.

Gilbert Whitechapel

  

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Eugene returned from the Avalon Expedition minus a leg.

Teddy had convinced him to sign up as a way to try and focus his energy, give him something to look forward to and work towards. Gilbert wasn't so sure it was doing the trick, but he did try for his friend's sake. It also helped that his basically brother needed someone to practice with since he was hoping to try and participate in the competitive duels.

Gilbert bowed in return to Eugene in an unpracticed sort of way, but he seemed sincere. He doesn't quite remember Eugene from school, although they seem to be about the same age. Gilbert hadn't been a menace in Defense Against the Dark Arts, but he hadn't been a star pupil, either, so he felt a bit ill prepared.

After Eugene cast the jinx, Gilbert raised his wand and firmly cast, "Protego." It was the first spell he could think of as far as defense went.

  

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By Hawke! <3

The shield charm held well enough, effectively protecting Whitechapel from the oncoming jinx. Nikolai awarded the man the first point, and bid him to begin the next turn.

REESE 1 | WHITECHAPEL 4
You have 72 hours to post.
Gilbert Whitechapel

  

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— set by soph! —

Gilbert raised his eyebrows in surprise that his shield charm seemed to be successful. He wasn't completely dismal with spells, but he knew he would never be anything close to an accomplished dueler. When it seemed it was his chance to be on the offensive, he attempted the first spell that came to his mind, "Tarantallegra!" At least, he could be somewhat amused while partaking in the duel.

  

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By Hawke! <3

"Expelliarmus," Eugene cast as the other mans spell was cast.

  

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Eugene returned from the Avalon Expedition minus a leg.

Before Whitechapel’s spell could take effect, the wizard was disarmed.

“Second point to Mr. Reese, who will begin our tie-breaking round!”

WHITECHAPEL 3 | REESE 4
You have 72 hours to post.
Eugene Reese

  

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— set by soph! —

Eugene was honestly surprised that he had managed to win a round. Bid to begin the next, he decided to try his hand at casting the Conjunctivitis Curse.

Gilbert Whitechapel

  

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Eugene returned from the Avalon Expedition minus a leg.

In response, Gilbert tried to cast the trip jinx on Eugene, hoping to knock his opponent off balance so he couldn't properly land his spell.

  

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By Hawke! <3

"Mr. Whitechapel is the winner," Nikolai announced after Reese had been put to rights, "and will continue on in the tournament."

REESE 1 | WHITECHAPEL 3

  

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— set by soph! —