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...And that's why I'd like to invite you both to the Scalding Sands! |
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It's a whole big festival! |
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Sweet! I'd love to go, Kalim. Scenic cityscapes, local cuisine, alabaster palaces towering above the desert... There'll be super 'cammable stuff all over! I've always thought the Scalding Sands was a cool place, y'know. But I don't exactly have money for vacations, so I never expected to GO there. This is amazing! AND I get to see a fireworks show that only happens once a year? My pics are gonna go viral for SURE. Not to mention we've got the best seats in the house! Guess that's a perk of being friends with you. |
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I'm glad you're so excited! What about you, Lilia? |
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The Scalding Sands, eh? I've been there before, long ago. I found it most intriguing. I imagine the cities there are quite different nowadays. I'm curious to see how it's all changed over the years. |
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How long ago was it, Lils? |
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Khee hee hee... I'm not telling. Secrets add to a person's charm, you know. Anyway, who am I to refuse such a generous invitation? It would be a lot of fun to go back there. |
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Then you're coming too? Great! Wow, I get to take the whole Pop Music Club on vacation! This is gonna be a blast. Oh, right! I still have two extra seats. You're both welcome to bring a friend if you want! |
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For realsies?! Ooo, who should I bring? |
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Hmm... Well, I know who I'm bringing. This will be perfect for him. It should really help to expand his social horizons. |
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What's that supposed to mean? |
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Khee hee hee, I won't spoil the surprise. |
Exterior Hallway
The next day...
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It's festival day! Let's get on over to the Mirror Chamber, Jamil! |
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No need to rush. It's not time to meet with [MC] and the others just yet. And remember, you have an important job to do once you get home. Don't get too carried away. |
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Yeah, I know. I always get the job done when it comes down to it. I hope Grim and the others didn't oversleep. We're meeting them way earlier than class usually starts. |
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Don't worry about that. I told [MC] in no uncertain terms to make sure Grim wasn't late. I also gave them five alarm clocks, just to be safe. Ah, there's [MC] and Grim now. Excellent. We've met up a little early. I'll take that as a good omen. |
| Good morning. | Look! We're not late! |
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We're right on time! I was so excited for the festival, I woke up before my alarm. But then a bunch of alarms went off anyway, just like BEEP BEEP BEEP... It drove me nuts, I tell ya! |
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Ah. Sorry about that, [MC]. I shouldn't have saddled you with unnecessary work. |
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What about my apology, huh?! |
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I totally woke up early too, Grim! I was so pumped, I barely got any sleep! You were up pretty late yourself, Jamil. Were you excited too? |
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Of course not. I was busy preparing for today. While you were sleeping, I checked our luggage, reviewed the schedule, and made some calls to home. |
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Oh, gosh! I would've helped if you'd said something! |
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...... *sigh* It's fine. It's my job. You're always so on top of things, Jamil! |
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