Along came a Spider ((Sock, Open RP, grounds, Kusuriyuri, Akabane))

[edomedpeddler]

The day was cooler than it had been recently, clouds obscuring the sun, promising rain, though just when that would happen remained to be seen as those clouds that became heavy enough to begin shedding their load onto the earth were shifted off, moved to another part of the sky, leaving lighter gray clouds hanging over Hogwarts, as though there

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[runaway_stark]

Arya was up a tree, as was usual if the weather was not horribly foul. And even sometimes when the weather was--she was sure that Syrio would have told her that a water dancer would not have been constrained by mere weather.

For the moment, she rested, one skinny scabby leg dangling from the branch she sat on, Needle laid out carefully along the branch's surface so that the sword would be within reach in case of danger. She dozed lightly, leaning against the tree's trunk, almost peaceful.

Paranoia-sharpened senses woke her fully, and she saw the black-clad figure in a wide-brimmed hat. She drew her dangling leg up as quickly and quietly as she could, and flattened herself. Calm as still water, she thought. It was like a game, almost, seeing who she could and could not make not see her as they passed by.

Sunlight glinted off of Needle as a slight breeze moved the tree branches above her.

[runaway_stark]

Arya's eyes narrowed, but she let out a long breath and smiled briefly. "Okay," she said as she lunged, darting in low. This time, she kept the movement of Needle smaller and more controlled, much less clumsy than before. She was on the ground instead of up a tree, and she knew that her balance was good; it was just a question of being fast and sure, now.

[babylonjackal]

Akabane was pleased with the improvement. Again, he allowed her close, almost close enough to land the attack before he blocked it again. "Much better," he said, not bothering with a counterattack this time since he could see her guard was much tighter this time. "You still telegraph your intention," he said. "Fighting is a subtle art."