[hr][hr][center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/01989753-c0d4-751e-94b6-ac932f65638b.webp[/img][hr][@Achronum][@Trainerblue192][@Morose][@Blizz][@Kirah][@PatientBean][@KazAlkemi][@kittyluna45][hr][h3][color=5B8B64][b]Evening - Fri. Nov. 1st, 2040 [/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr]

The magpies regarded the head with interest, chittering back and forth among themselves. And then, as if to say [i]we told you so[/i], they began to peck at Rohan’s ears and forehead, the irritating little things. However, that did not satisfy them for long, as they changed their target, pecking right above his mouth three times, before staring at him pointedly, unblinking. [hr][hr][center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/01989755-dcbb-757d-abd0-fb53f7f9c333.webp[/img][hr][COLOR=9A5B8A]Location:[/color] the Dungeons
[COLOR=9A5B8A]Grimoire:[/color] N/A
[COLOR=9A5B8A]Skills:[/color] N/A
[COLOR=9A5B8A]Wild Magic Build Up:[/color] triggers on a 1
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Jake was absolutely fascinated at Connie’s display of magic, his eyes wide with admiration as she changed the wall into something a little more pliable, something more readily ripped and torn. Cassie didn’t miss a beat, tearing away at it to reveal their prize - the missing head! They could complete Frankie’s toy, now! He was about to jump for joy when he saw Cassie tumble backwards, completely silent but obviously terrified, pointing at what she had found. She was about to fall and he quickly threw out his arms, tucking one under each shoulder to hold her up and keep her steady. Annika knelt down next to her, asking if she was alright… 

… and one of his favorite people did something that made Jake incredibly sad and confused. Barty blew smoke in his and Cassie’s faces. He wrinkled his nose, the smell of it something he could not quite place - it seemed… relaxing? Oh! The sadness lifted, as he realized Barty was just trying to help! He wanted Cassie to be able to smell some nice, relaxing smoke and breathe it all in after she’d been so scared! [COLOR=9A5B8A]“Thank you! Can she have that, maybe? It might help a lot!”[/color] 

He understood the instruction, too, as Barty went on about guarding - and how he looked right at Jake! That was his job, his purpose here. He was supposed to protect everyone. If something was killing students, he was going to keep Cassie and everyone safe. [COLOR=9A5B8A]“I’ll keep all of you safe - I promise!”[/color] he preened, still holding onto Cassie to steady her. He was curious about the head, especially as Frankie mentioned it matched the body parts upstairs. He didn’t know how these things worked - he didn’t know how anything worked - but if they could figure out what had happened to this student, then Jake could figure out how to stop it from happening to anyone else. 

He tilted his head for a moment, thinking. Maybe they should all sleep in the same place! Then he could keep an eye on everyone while they slept and make sure nothing bad happened to them! And they could play!!! [COLOR=9A5B8A]“I have a plan,”[/color] he puffed up his chest. [COLOR=9A5B8A]“Everyone gets pedi-manis and we all sleep together. I can watch everyone sleep. And if something tries to hurt you, I'll stop it! It'll be so easy and so fun!”[/color]