Stealth & Tracking Part One

Scarlett had received her timetable for University and was absolutely ecstatic to begin. She had been waiting eagerly all summer to start and today was finally the day. Enthusiastically, she made her way to her first class. Stealth and Tracking, which was an absolutely essential part for her to become an Auror.

She walked into the classroom, noting first and foremost the stern-looking man, who would be her instructor. "Hi," she said "I'm Scarlett Waters, here for Stealth and Tracking" she said.

Aaron was beyond excited for this, he wanted to be able to protect the ones he loves and people he had no clue who they were from the same fate his sister, brother, and girlfriend (well ex-girlfriend) had all met. This was something he was meant to do even if it finally came to him when all the people he loved met their tragic end. Aaron had his timetable and walked into the class that taught Stealth and tracking. "Hello, I'm Aaron Rosier" he introduced.

David had already had Bloodwork 101 class, and knew what to expect in these sorts of classes. he also knew NOT to be late, that was a big no no. He entered the class and immidately saw Scarlett, he walked up to her and placed a hand on her Shoulder "hey Scar, fancy seeing you here" He grinned, before turning to the professor, giving him a look over 'Professor. David Shuter. Pleasure.' He nodded before taking a seat beside Scarlett. He had heard the professors tone with Rosier, and knew this guy meant business , and he was not going to give the man reason to give him hell

Kaleb had to admit he was a little nervous about this, this was a big step in a career that would take a lot of dedication and devotion to other people that wasn't himself. Kaleb walked towards the class and looked around the room, he saw one face that was familiar but the others were not. Kaleb took a seat somewhere empty and waited for what his future brought.

"Hey Scar, fancy seeing you here"

She smiled up at him and went to reply before Clement told him to move to the back of the classroom. As he explained the 'no touching' policy, she felt herself start to blush slightly at the insinuation, but she willed herself to make her expression neutral, professional.

"Can anyone think of any Magical, or non-Magical manners in which stealth is used? Any methods that ease the stealth process?"

"I think one method to ease the stealth process would involve using silencing charms. You could cast it on the general area you'd be walking through and that'd be sort of insurance if you were to trip over an obstacle or something," she answered.

"Shuter, please move to the back of the room, out of Waters way."

David shrugged. It was not like he planned on touching Scarlett. First of all, he didn't see her in that way, second of all, he was loyal to Shiva, but he moved to the back of the class as ordered.

"Can anyone think of any Magical, or non-Magical manners in which stealth is used? Any methods that ease the stealth process?"

"Waters already mentioned a silencing charm, which would go hand in hand with a Disillusionment charm, sir. Without being seen, or heard and as long as you don't run into anybody, you would be able sneak around most obstacles." The young trainee said, still slightly peeved at the whole 'boys can't be friendly to girls' thing. He had hopped to have at least one friend in the Auror ranks, and now he was told they could not be friends? He would get over it, but right now he was peeved

David gave the man a puzzled look "A totally none magical way would be Muggle Camo, but that does not do well unless you are in a forest area." He then thought a few more seconds before saying "You aren't leaning towards a invisibility cloak are you sir? Those aren't exactly none magical. It is true you do not need to cast a spell to use one, but its still a magical object. Not Muggle at all." He said with a hint of uncertainty.

"So far we've had only magical devices of stealth. What happens if you've lost your wand? Or if you're too weak to produce such spells? Or, perhaps your in a non-magical area, someone has made it impossible to use magic, then what would you do?"

She listened as David put forward his answer, and as the lecturer sent him outside to collect a bucket full of clay. Woah, was he tough. Scar didn't quite understand, nor could she fathom reasoning for his actions, but she decided that there must be something. He was far more experienced than any of them here, so clearly he knew what he was doing, however obscure it would be to her.

Now, non-magical concealment. She returned her thoughts to what she knew muggles used for stealth "There's tonnes of things that can be used," she mused a little "I suppose clothing is a huge factor. When people think of stealth, they think of all-black sorts of clothing. But really, it could just be dressing to blend into the crowd, if there is one. And technology, technology's huge. I guess an example of that is that there are certain devices that can detect movement. Knowing where your enemy is can help you to know where to be at different times to avoid them. Things like that," she answered.

"Mr Shuter, I do not know if you are compensating for something by making a show of yourself, or you just wish to get on my good side by supplying all the answers, but I will have you know that neither are impressing me."

David was shocked, he was just trying to answer the questions so that the man could actually teach them things. Since no one else seemed to be doing it. "I am not doing such a thing.. sir." He said stiffly. He had nothing to compensate for.

"Please, head down in to the grounds, to the furthest point away from me, quickly, and find me the best clay in the Earth in this area. I do not wish to see your face back here until you have a bucket of the stuff."

David contemplated not coming back at all. But he needed this course to continue in his job, and be good at it so he said "Yes sir" he then grabbed a random bucket and walked out of the class room. He did not know what the professor was going through to make him such a killjoy, but he hoped he would get over it soon. He did not look forward to a full semester under that cranky man.

(He will come back after a few posts)

There were many times Kaleb was going to answer but never could get in quick enough, finally when Clement decided to call him out in the class, Kaleb had to hold back an eye roll. He was thinking of something that could be useful in the Stealth or Tracking. Finally Kaleb just came up with something that could work but it could also go wrong without extra precautions. "Well if you want to track someone, you can always use a Glamour Charm and pretend to be someone you're not and it will be easier to track the enemy. Like the people always say, keep your friends close but your enemies closer" Kaleb answered.

Aaron listened to everyone's answers with interest, everyone had good ideas on the two subjects at hand. The ex-Ravenclaw and Belladonna was quite intrigued but knew he needed to pick up his game so that he could become an Auror and be able to find his sister's killer and either kill the guy or imprison him, he needed to know what to do first though. Aaron had an answer on Stealth and spoke up.

"For Stealth in order to take precautions you never enter a place alone, always make sure you have backup and always make sure that your senses are on high alert, if they're not then there will be a chance that you or someone else could die" Aaron knew that you were never supposed to enter a place without having your backup present.

David returned with the bucket full of clay just as the professor started his question. He placed the bucket at his feet then said "It depends on the type of trap, alarm and explosive, but the common denominator is keeping your eyes, ears and yes, even nose open. Do not walk in blindly, get a feel for your surroundings. Knowledge on muggle technology would help tremendously" He was sure the professor would start on him about being a knowing it all or whatever, but he supplied an answer, which was why he was at this university, to learn, and to demonstrate is knowledge or lack of knowledge. If that was not the reason to be here, David was out.

He then went back to stand at his previous position, arms crossed over his chest, waiting to get yelled at.

Scarlett listened intently on the answers given by the others in the class, not wanting to step out of line again. She had always taken her studies seriously, and continue to do so, now more than ever. David returned with the bucket full of clay, and an answer to Louis' question. At first, she was curious as to what the clay was for, until he had begun to explain his time in the French military, and the importance of camouflage.

When it was stated that they'd be applying it to a partner, Scar already felt inadequate. She wasn't very good at this sort of thing at all, and she had no clue how to even begin to apply it to someone's face. She could apply make-up with ease, but that was a whole different spectrum. But she'd have to learn one way or another. She took the bucket and moved to where her partner for the task was "Just letting you know first off, I'm not very good at this sort of thing," she said to him.

Aaron listened to Clement talk along with Shuter and before he knew it he was partnered up with David Shuter, he had got up and went to meet David and watched as the other two in the classroom partnered up like the two males. Aaron was okay at what they had to do but he wasn't a complete artist like his partner would probably be. Aaron didn't know what to say really to his partner.

David began to make his way for Aaron. he froze in his tracks when Aaron when to Scarlett. Was this man deaf? he wondered slightly before he walked up and tapped the man on the shoulder "Rosier? I believe he said we were partners." He flashed the man a smile before he went and grabbed his bucket, coming back and saying "Do you want to be painted first, or do the painting?"

Kaleb had to admit he was highly amused at the scene that was unfolding in front of him, he decided that he'd just step in. He walked over to Scarlett and began to speak when he met her where she was. "Hello, would you like me to start first and follow me after?" He had heard her say how she wasn't very good at what they were going to be doing for the class. Trust him, he wasn't good either but he sure as hell was going to try.

(OOC: Kat did you read this wrong? )

Aaron thought about it, did he want to paint first or be painted? He really wasn't sure, he didn't know if he wanted to embarrass the living hell out of himself by painting something wrong and then having his partner out due him by being completely better, but then again this was not a competition between the two males so he decided that even though he was an okay painter, he'd at least go first. "I'll go first if you don't mind... I mean with being the painter" he clarified.

(OOC: Yes I did Sorry, didn't realize the mistake until I reread the entire thing, edited my post XD)