Nothing Like A Good Game of Quidditch (open)

Kieran had requested one of the few vacation days he was allotted for the year to go and see the Irish National Quidditch Team face off against the French. It was an exhibition match, meaning it wouldn't count towards any qualifying for the world cup or anything, but it would still be a great match. They were two of the toughest teams around, and he had only been to two or three matches total since leaving Hogwarts and neither had the sheer level of skill that would be on display here.

Getting a nice hat with a four-leaf clover stamped right in the middle and some omnioculars, he made his way through the crush of people towards his seat. There were better views in the stadium, but he'd managed to get in the middle of the pitch so even though he wasn't as high up as he would have liked he'd have an excellent view of both sides. Ordering some butterbeer because he wanted to be clear of mind to watch this, he watched with a wide smile on his face as the players flew out on their brooms, names being called in the process. "Nothing beats this, nothing better than a good game of Quidditch to make the world seem right." he said to himself. He knew of course that Quidditch couldn't fix everything, but it was a consistent bright spot for him even though he no longer played like he used to.

While Kieran had come here to watch Quidditch, he was a Ravenclaw and hearing such a comment from the lady next to him piqued his curiosity as he turned to study her. Noticing her perfect posture, he assumed she had been brought up rather well, possibly a pureblood though he couldn't be certain on just that alone. "How exactly do you propose to make the world right, or good as you put it? People have different opinions on what they consider good, and what's good for some is terrible for others. Right has the same problem, unless you stick to what the law justifies as right and wrong. Again, though, that is subject to whether the people writing and maintaining the laws are enforcing them or drafting ones that are beneficial to society." Kieran said, his brain going into full gear. That was when he realized she may not have meant such a widespread effect, and meant more personal.

"Or, did you mean simply to make the world right or good for you or I today? I suppose that would probably be an easier task to manage." he said, blushing slightly at how much he'd rambled earlier before he looked back at the match briefly. The game had just started, and after watching a few moments of action he felt the heat start to recede and looked back at her. "Where are my manners? I haven't even introduced myself. Kieran Douglas." he said, holding out his hand.

"I'm sure you did, but that still leaves me wondering what you are proposing to make good. Although, I suppose women like to talk in such a way as to leave men wondering about what they mean by things, right?" Kieran asked, chuckling a little and shaking his head. Sometimes he rambled in his speech, but he did always try to be straightforward with whatever he was saying. If things needed more explanation or he'd forgotten to say something it was usually by accident, not intention. "As for what's wrong with the world it's the same problem that's been going on for ages, nothing new it just takes different forms. There are a few good ones here and there, but humans as a whole, wizard or muggle makes no difference, are rather selfish and violent people. Compare us to any of the other species that live on this planet and we are for more cruel, thoughtless, and destructive than any of them by a wide margin. We pollute the earth, hunt animals into extinction, and hurt people we claim to care about and don't always even apologize or want to apologize for it. Not to mention the wars people have started for power, money, land, or just because someone doesn't like a particular ethnicity, religion, or people group. I try to remain optimistic and not give up on the good in people, but it gets harder the more I learn and see. You can't change the nature of humanity, though people can and do try which is why the world has as much peace as it's been able to find." he explained, knowing it was a rather cynical viewpoint to share. "Although, when you think about the bad it is easier to appreciate and treasure the good things." he said, smiling slightly as he thought about Victoria.

Kieran gave her hand a firm shake, noticing how smooth her skin was and nearly cementing the fact in his mind she was a pureblood who hadn't done much physical labor in her life. Even wizards tended to have callouses from something, as some tasks even with magic were still simply easier to do by hand. If someone had other people or as the case so often was house-elves to do their work, well, they simply wouldn't have many. He gave her a smile back, though didn't try putting any of what little charm he had into it as he was thoroughly smitten with the brunette that he'd learned to tango with. "So, are you a big Quidditch fan, or did you merely come to keep a friend company?" he asked, not really sure if she was with the guy next to her or merely sitting next to him.

Kieran chuckled and nodded, having to admit she was right on that one. "Touché. I'm rather surprised I found somebody so interesting to talk to at a Quidditch match, I must admit. Most of the time it's usually just adoring fans, or people coming to have a few beers and hang out with friends." he said. It wasn't a totally inaccurate evaluation, either, because when Kieran looked around there were quite a few either drinking or staring longingly up at the action of the skilled players on their brooms.

"I suppose not all the women are like that, but enough of them to make me sick and tired of it that's for sure. However, I did meet one girl the other night at the Leaky Cauldron who's actually quite easy to get along with, really sweet too." he said, smiling. Kieran wouldn't even try to deny being a romantic if she accused him of it. That was one thing about people that he considered a redeeming quality, the way there were able to fall in love with each other. Not that he'd fallen for Victoria quite yet, but maybe eventually.

When she said that selfishness was but a symptom he nodded, trying to think was was underlying that. "Unhappiness I suppose. If people aren't happy they try and acquire more things, or hurt others in some way be it emotionally or physically. Or, sometimes end their own lives because of it. I may be wrong of course, but that would be my guess." he said, frowning a little at the dark turn his logic had taken him to when he thought about her question.

Nodding when she explained she came because of her brother he smiled when she mentioned auror coursework. While he knew wasn't cut out for that type of career he respected the work they did to try and help people and keep their world safe. "I imagine this isn't just a standard obstacle course. What have you been doing to practice for it?" Kieran inquired, keeping an eye on the game as well while he talked with her. When a goal slipped by the French keeper he let out a cheer with the rest of the home crowd.