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The Long Haul (Part One)
Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge (Third Anniversary)
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Ugh, thought that ceremony would never end... Felt like the headmage droned on even longer than usual. You'd think his voice would give out. |
| But you were asleep the whole time... |
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'Course I was! Who'd want to listen to all that borin' speechifying? Wasn't just me catchin' some Zs, neither. Leona was out cold. Shamelessly snorin' away in that special housewarden chair of his in the front row where everyone could see. The others kept trying to get him to wake up, and he just ignored 'em. Compared to that, I'm practically an honor student. |
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When it was his turn to make his address, all he had to say was, "Glad we made it this far," and that was it. I'm no fan of long speeches, but that was TOO short. How come he gets away with stuff like that, huh? On the other hand, Vil's remarks were just the right length. Not too long or short. But boy did he look scary when he added, "and let none of us bring shame to Night Raven College." Despite that, everyone from Pomefiore was still starin' up at him in adoration. |
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Rook even gave him a standin' ovation. Vil told him he was overdoing it, but Rook just kept on clappin'. And then he threw flowers at Vil's feet! Didn't have any for the other housewardens, but he did keep chirpin' up with a "beauté" at every little thing. And he was praisin' everybody with all sortsa flowery language. How do you think he comes up with that stuff? |
| He was just excited for the ceremony. |
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You think so...? That Rook is a strange one, I tell ya. But maybe not as strange as Idia. At first there was just a tablet on his seat, so I figured he wasn't comin' in person. But then Ortho dragged him in at the last second. Gave me a good chuckle. He was yellin', "NOPE, NO WAY," and then Ortho said somethin' or other and he shut right up. He was so hunched over he was practically curled up in a ball, and he didn't look up once—but he stayed in his seat. |
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...Pretty sure his remarks were pre-recorded. Ortho looked real pleased, though. I was close by so I got a good look. He was all like, "Look how cool my brother looks!" and braggin' up a storm. Yeah, right. Bunch of us started snickerin' after that, but then all of a sudden that one spot on his neck lit up. And a COUNTDOWN started. Everyone got scared and apologized, so it stopped... But I gotta wonder, what the heck was that a countdown TO? |
| Probably best not to think about it... |
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S'pose you're right. |
The Long Haul (Part Two)
Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge (Third Anniversary)
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Say, did you hear that commotion before the ceremony started? Know whose voice that was? ...It was Trey, yelpin' after Lilia scared him! Never heard him get so loud before. I think he was embarrassed. Everyone was laughin' even though he was telling 'em to knock it off. I couldn't help cacklin' either. I mean, it was seriously hilarious! Until Trey came up to me and said he wouldn't make any treats for the party if I didn't stop. Then what choice did I have? Talk about extortion, yeesh! |
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Lilia looked pretty pleased with himself for scaring Trey... ...until he realized Hornton wasn't anywhere in the Mirror Chamber. He was all, "Oh, no—I forgot to bring Malleus!" and vanished. He's always poppin' in and out of thin air. I asked him one time what sorta magic that was. But he said it was a secret and wouldn't tell me! Can you believe he'd hold out on me like that? |
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Anyway, right at the end of the ceremony, Hornton finally came into the Mirror Chamber. ...And boy was he mad. I tucked my tail between my legs just on instinct! Lilia was still laughin', but everyone else froze. He was like, "Did you all just forget about me?" in this real deep voice. Felt like a big, gnarly storm started gatherin'... |
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Lucky for us, Cater was there to save the day. He piped up and was all, "Hey, you wouldn't want the rain to ruin the Ramshackle Dorm decorations, would you?" And Hornton was like, "I suppose not," and then the skies cleared, just like that. I don't think I've ever felt more relieved! That Cater... Sure is goofy, but he knows how to talk someone down! Maybe I could learn a thing or two from him about making excuses... |
| You could stand to learn a lot more than that... |
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Hey, this is the great Grim, future great mage you're talkin' to! Don't mouth off! I'll have you know I'm super smart! I could do anythin' if I put my mind to it! Myahaha! |
| You're so impressive, Grim! | Then how about you put your mind to doing my homework for tomorrow. |
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We make a good pair, don't we? You do what you can do. Anythin' you can't, leave it to me! 'Kay? Me and you are in this for the long haul! |
| Of course. |
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That's what I like to hear! |
| *knocking* |
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Mrah! Look—Hornton and all of them are here! It's party time! Hurry up and wipe that zoned-out look off your face, [MC]! We got grub to eat! |
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