April 20, 1895 — Some Pro Quidditch Stadium

Eva hadn't been to a professional quidditch match in so long that she'd forgotten how much she enjoyed the energy of the stands. She hadn't meant to be away for so long. These things just sort of happened, unfortunately. At any rate, she was happy to be here, and she was happy to be here in Mr. Collins' company.

"I am so glad we're doing this," Eva said as she settled into her seat. It had taken more time than expected to get here, but that was sometimes the nature of life. Being older had its advantages, undoubtedly, but it also came with more responsibility. Still, Evangeline didn't need a chaperone attend a quidditch match with a handsome gentleman she liked and that was certainly a thing to be grateful for, regardless of their schedules.

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Daffodil Grimstone / Jack Collins

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Set by Bee <3

Pleased they had finally gotten their schedules to line up, Jack was grateful at least, for the warmer weather of April to attend a quidditch match. Between his having to be out of town for a seminar on healing in Norway and then just general life things getting in the way for a chance to make good on the second half of his birthday present for Evangeline, Jack had rather worried things wouldn't be quite as easy as they had been. Needlessly so, as they settled into their seats and he felt that comforting level of ease in her presence.

He grinned at her comment, nodding his agreement. "Agreed, I was worried we might not make it." He was mostly-joking. It had been a concern at one point. "I hope the children won't hold it against me," Jack had thought of inviting Elliott and Emilia, but wasn't sure how that would come across. Maybe this summer they could cross that bridge, if he wasn't reading too far into this.

"Who shall we root for today?" He added knowing he had no preference, as he had never been a strict follower of quidditch, but did enjoy a match when the opportunity presented itself, especially given the company.

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"I shouldn't tell you this," Evangeline said conspiratorially, "but they can be bribed." Perhaps it was a bit too much. But it didn't feel like too much, and Eva trusted nothing as much she trusted her own feelings on people.

"I've heard Ballycastle's new keeper is very promising," she said. Even if she didn't get to see matches very often, Eva did tend to keep up with quidditch news. It was more interesting than some of the other sections in the Prophet. Especially when they censored out the best bits of the news.

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Set by Bee <3

Jack thought her comment rather promising. This whole new chapter of his life had some unexpected details he hadn't had to worry about the first time. This time it wasn't just him that he was trying to think through a future for. If he was going to seriously consider remarrying, he had Emerson to think of and with Evangeline, the twins as well. He wasn't afraid of the added layers, but worried he wouldn't be able to navigate them successfully. That was a concern for another time. He didn't want to cast a cloud on their experience today.

"I shall take the Wasps, then." He hummed out. "Loser buys the post-game treat?" Jack had no intention of letting her pay for anything today, and he was hoping he might be able to coax her over for dinner later, but he rather thought he ought to take it one step at a time. Still, a little friendly competition was all in good fun.

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"I will take that wager," Eva said with a smile. She settled into seat, intent on being comfortable. The downside of quidditch matches, she supposed, was that you never knew how long they would be. It all depended on the seekers' luck and skill. To a certain extent, that was part of the excitement--the uncertainty--though. "It should be a good match."

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Set by Bee <3

Jack didn't have much frame of reference for how good the match up would be, he was woefully out of touch on the quidditch front, but Evangeline seemed confident.

It didn't take long to prove interesting at the very least, if a bit more aggressive than he was expecting. Not a bad thing, it made for an entertaining game, but he found himself wincing at the more brutal hits. "That had to hurt," he grimaced appropriately as a bludger caught a chaser, but fortunately did not unseat them.

"So what has been keeping you busy lately?" Their seemingly full schedules had been what had prevented a get together before this and he was curious how she filled her time.

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