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Pssst- hey. You. Yeah you...you want a jelly bean?
How can jelly beans be a trap? Dude, relax. Ya just benefiting from my lack of impulse control. I bought like 5000 jelly beans a few weeks ago and I can’t eat any more man. My teeth are gonna fall out if I do. Now, what color ya want?
Because of the way you said it like you where a guy in an alley with a trench coat full of knock off Rolex’s, Sir. But sure, I’ll eat a jelly bean. Um.. orange, please?
I see. Well, like you said, that doesn’t stop for a meeting inside the campus. So, have you got any idea on how you could entertain me, Caleb? Any special talent I should know about?
Uh... do you like learning a lot of new information about Mars? ...or lizards? You could meet Caroline, she’s my bearded dragon.
Or, well... I’d also be happy to entertain you, Sir. I only need to ask my Dominant. But honestly, it’s been a while since I played with someone else, and it would be nice to branch out, maybe. I’d be happy to serve you, if you wanted me to, Sir.
Pssst- hey. You. Yeah you...you want a jelly bean?
...This feels like a trap.
There have quite a few, yes. But I wouldn’t mind having you with me on some other opportunity for a ride around town. Not at all. It’s not lIke it’s a matter of State. Me being away caused that. It was… a sudden thing, and I didn’t have the time even to explain to the Headmaster and Mistress. So here we are. Not so pleasent, so I’m trying to make it as fun as I can.
I understand, Sir. A similar thing happened to me, although I was back soon enough they didn’t take away all my points, thankfully. But that’s actually why I can’t go to town with you, Sir, although I’d be happy to entertain you on campus. I’m not currently allowed to leave campus with anyone but my Dom or my brother Noah.
I have to admit that making an effort to get to a level I had already gotten in the past felt like shit.Thanks a lot, asshole. But it felt good to work to get what I rightfully deserve, even for the second time. Now off into town, which I’m counting it to be a short stroll, considering how small and lame it is. But still, it’s better than being couped up in here. Anyone would like to join me into this brief adventure? It will be worth your time.
I would, but I can’t. Sorry. I’m sure you’ll have plenty of volunteers, though, so I’m not worried. Do you mind if I ask what made you lose all your points, Sir? I don’t mean to pry. Is it just because you were away for a bit?
I bought a new costume for Caroline and it came in the mail today. She is the prettiest princess!
Text: It's been a while since we last had a library/lunch date. -Jackson
Text: Yeah, we should get together. I haven’t heard how things are going for you in a while. I need updates.
Text: There’s not a whole lot to update on, really. Nothing’s changed. But I looked at the calendar today and it sort of hit me it’s been over a month already... I need to stop hiding in my room.
Text: Want to come over for a while this weekend? I might be biased but Caroline does wonders for making people feel better.
Text: It's been a while since we last had a library/lunch date. -Jackson
Text: Yeah, we should get together. I haven’t heard how things are going for you in a while. I need updates.
hc event - What is your favorite book? Why? Do you go back and reread it? Does it have special meaning in your life?
Oh god I have so many. How much time do you have? I’m the son of a librarian, practically all my dad and I talk about is books, there are so many that are special to me. But I’ll pick one in particular. I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. It’s one that dad gave to me when I was a kid, and it was one of the first books that got me really into sci-fi. I’ve reread it probably a dozen times. It was hugely influential to me in my preteen and teenage years.
hc event - How do you deal with stress?
Pretend it doesn’t exist! ....My therapist gets annoyed with me for that. Not to mention Eric. Anyway, there’s other ways I deal with stress, too. Cleaning, for one, and getting ahead on my homework. When I get stressed I get this massive urge to make sure everything is done and spotless and nothing is hanging over my head. After that, I’d probably find Eric, see if I can kneel next to him. That helps my brain slow down.
hc event - You come face-to-face with your worst fear. What is your first reaction?
Probably to just stand there, honestly. When fear kicks in like that and my fight or flight goes off, I freeze. Always. So I’d just stand there, staring, doing nothing... not the best tactic for dealing with things, but it’s what I’ve got, apparently.
hc event - What Is your most unusual talent?
Unusual? Uh... I don’t know what counts as unusual. I’m very good at remembering facts but I feel like that isn’t unusual. Oh, no, I know. In middle school I went through a phase where I got really good a shooting rubber bands with my fingers, and I got scarily accurate. I started doing trick shots and stuff. I bet I could still do most of it.
hc event - Do you have a social cause or charity that you are passionate about? Why?
Conservation. The biodiversity on the planet is steadily plummeting, because as a species we’ve gotten to the point that we are capable of radically changing our environments. Few things make me sadder than the amazing creatures no one will ever get to see, because they didn’t survive the changes that humans made to their environment. Like the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō, a Hawaiian bird that went extinct in 1987. We have a recording of the song made by the last Kauaʻi ʻōʻō, a male, taken not long before he died and the species was declared extinct. The song was of the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō’s mating call, which he had continued to sing for several years in search of his mate, the last female, who had died in a tropical storm. He just kept singing to her, hoping to find her, until the very end. And if that doesn’t make your heart ache, you’re a sociopath and you need help.
She looks so good!
Thanks for your help! I have more ideas. I am going to order more felt, it should be here by Friday. ....Not that I am trying to take over nerd club with my new lizard costume hobby. Sorry, that was a little presumptive. I’m going to order the felt, but you don’t have to help me do anything with it, unless you feel like it.
My sincere apologies to anyone who has had to be within six feet of me in the past few days. I don’t think I’ve ever had a cold this terrible, or drunk this much tea. I have a new appreciation for the teapot I’ve always used - usually when I make tea, it’s for a different purpose.
...A purpose other than drinking the tea?
It’s happened! The colors are changing! The air is brisk and the perfect time for some hot apple cider and a leisurely stroll through the grounds. I was thinking some afternoon nature hikes might be in order, and I’m so into anyone wanting to join me!
How much nature do you want to actually explore on these nature hikes? Because it’s migration season so we might be able to catch sight of some cool birds if we pay attention, not to mention fall migratory butterflies. I can get you some guides on what to look for in Ohio in the fall, if you want.
