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Only the Garden Roses (Part One)

Heartslabyul Dorm - Lounge

Uuugh, I just can't memorize this stuff!

What's wrong, Cater? I thought you were a smart cookie.

I mean, come on, Trey.
Everybody's got stuff they're good at and stuff that throws them for a loop.

You do understand that if you flunk your practical magic exam next week, you're in danger of failing the class?

IKR? I gotta get these spell formulas down pat!

Then why are you futzing around on Magicam?

I'm just not feelin' it, okay?
If the assignment was to memorize the whole menu from a cafe that's trending online, that'd be EZ.
Same deal if we were talking about street dates for the coolest new threads. But we're not, so.

I sense a cloud of dismay hanging over you two. Explain.

Hey, Riddle. I'm helping Cater study for his practical magic exam. He's in danger of failing the class.

I'm sorry, what?

Ugh, Trey! Some tea is better left unspilled!

Practical magic is a requisite credit. If you fail it, you could get held back a year.

Cater, please tell me you're not doing THAT badly.
The only thing I allow to be painted red around here is the garden roses. If your tests are coming back that full of red ink, I'll have your head!

N-no, for reals, this is only thing I'm having trouble with! Every other subject is going fine!

The prospect of failing even ONE course should instill a sense of urgency in you.
So, what is it you don't understand?

Uh...autocleaning via implement magic infusion.

Ah, you mean the spell to get brooms and dustcloths to clean a room automatically.
I'm still a sophomore, so I haven't learned it in class yet, but I've read the spell formula in a book.

It's the "auto” part that gets me. The spell formula structure is like programming a machine.
You have to do everything in the right order, or it won't work. That's where I get tripped up.

Yeah, I get you. You want your want your implements to avoid fragile objects and adjust their intensity so as to not ruin the carpeting...
...meaning you have to cast THOSE spells on them in advance, before you even cast the main spell.

Cater, your signature spell lets you control copies of yourself, correct?
That's quite a complicated feat of magic. How is it that you're struggling with this?

Hmm... It's like, I'm good at multitasking when it's all at the same time, but not when I gotta line everything up in advance, or something?

Ah. I think I understand. You're good at thinking on your feet, but you lack initiative.
Very well. I shall help you with your studies, Cater.

Whoa, for real?

This is junior-year homework, though. Are you sure you're up for it?

Who do you think you're talking to? I'm the Heartslabyul housewarden.
Any self-respecting housewarden should be capable of resolving his dorm members' problems, regardless of what year they are.
During my reign as Heartslabyul housewarden, no student of this dorm has ever dropped out or been held back a grade.
And I intend to keep it that way. As long as I retain this position, NOBODY will fail out of my dorm!
Leave this matter to me. I'll ensure you pass with flying colors.
Library

Let's see... Was the alchemy grimoire shelf this way?

A levitation spell would make a suitable base... No, perhaps it would be better to weave in a see-through spell first.
I'll need to find a book with more detailed spell formulas to---whoa!

Oof!

Ouch... Sorry about that. I wasn't looking where I was going.

Housewarden Rosehearts! My apologies, sir!

Oh, it's you, Deuce.

I'll help you pick up these books. Wait. Are you reading all of these, Housewarden Rosehearts?

Indeed I am. Why? Does that strike you as odd?

There're, like, at least twenty grimoires here, and every one looks denser than the last...

Ah, I'm compiling a study guide for Cater's test. This is all for note-taking.
It's my duty as housewarden to resolve the woes of those living under my supervision.

W-wow, Housewarden Rosehearts. I really respect that.
The best I can do is literal heavy lifting, but allow me to carry your books to the desk!

I'd appreciate that. Thank you.
Right. He's certain to ace the test with resources pulled from this many grimoires.
I'm looking forward to handing Cater the perfect study guide.

Only the Garden Roses (Part Two)

Heartslabyul Dorm - Hallway

EXPLAIN YOURSELF, CATER!
You mean to tell me you can't memorize a simple 300-page textbook?! Preposterous!
I. WILL. HAVE. YOUR. HEAD. FOR. THIS.

You can't possibly expect me to memorize 300 pages in like one or two days!
And every one of those pages has tons of tiny text jammed into every little nook and cranny!
So spare me the tantrum, okay? Sheesh!

All right, Riddle, let's use our indoor voice, shall we?

Ah... Y-yes, of course. My apologies. That just slipped out.
*ahem* Listen, Cater.
The study guide I've compiled for you contains everything you need to know to ace your test.
Fundamentals, applications, trick questions... The solution to every possible challenge can be found within these 300 pages.

So don't waste time fretting over details. Just memorize the entire thing!

I get that you put a ton of work into making this, Riddle, I really do. I wish I COULD memorize it all.
But that's just not how my brain works, man. Every time I open this guide, I start nodding off around the time I hit page three.

Wha—
You haven't even gotten past the table of contents yet?!
OFF WITH YOUR HEAD IT IS!

R-Riddle, I get where you're coming from, but easy there...

Grrr...!

And you, Cater---if you're getting drowsy, try reading out loud. Put some effort into your memorization.
Our housewarden took a lot of time out of his busy schedule to make this for you.

He really did. You're right. I'm sorry.
Well, I've got a week before the test. I'm gonna dive in and hit the books hard, starting today!

Hmph. After all the effort I've gone to, if you still flunk your test...
It really will be off with your head. Keep that in mind.

Y-yes, sir. Duly noted.
Time to post my game face to Magicam and then put the phone away for a while.
First, I'll snap a quick pic of the study guide Riddle made me, then...
  • snap*

  1. Studying4Test #300PageGuide #RiddleHomebrew #Time2GetSRS #NoDozing
    Aaand posted. I'ma get back to my room and get this cram sesh started. Thanks again, guys.

Really, it's a wonder Cater can pass ANY class.
Of course he'd fall behind on his studies, with all the time he spends checking Magicam.

I can empathize with the urge to distract yourself and get away from something you don't want to do, though.

Students have no business "getting away” from their studies.

Well, I can't argue that, but...
Riddle, are there any foods you hate?

Huh? Where did this question come from?
If I had to say something... I prefer not to eat overly seasoned foods that seem unhealthy.

Suppose you had a whole plate of overseasoned food in of you, and you had to clean that plate.
How would you eat it, Riddle?

Hmmm... I'd change my approach to make it as edible as I could manage.
If it were a soup, I'd water it down; maybe I'd eat the dish on bread or rice, or simply take small bites so as to not overwhelm myself.
Maybe I'd opt to eat the dispreferred food alongside something I DO enjoy eating...
...... Aha!
Of course! It makes perfect sense!
Surely this would work on Cater!

Something on your mind, Riddle?

Trey, I need you to teach me something.

Only the Garden Roses (Part Three)

Heartslabyul Dorm - Rose Maze

  • yawn* Your boy Cater is zonked...
    This Magicam moratorium ain't workin' out... I'm calling it off. Time for my morning scroll.

You're yawning so widely that I'd think you were a walrus about to gorge itself on oysters, Cater.

Whoa, Riddle! Uh, g'morning. You're lookin' cute as a button today---no surprises there!
Wait, uh, it's not what you think! I wasn't lookin' at Magicam or anything...

Funny you should mention that.
I actually made my own Magicam account yesterday.

Huh, neat... Wait, WHAT?!
Riddle, you're on Magicam now?!

You'd think I just sprouted a second head.
Do you take issue with me signing up?

No, of course not! I'm just surprised. You wouldn't make an account before. Kept sayin' you weren't interested.

Hmph. Am I not allowed to change my mind?
Anyway, I'll be needing your Magicam handle. Would you mind sharing it with me?

Sure thing! Now I'm supes pumped to see what kinda pics you post. Hashtag #RiddleSwag!

Heh. Make sure you're checking it every day. You won't want to miss any of my posts.
Classroom
  • ding-ding*

Ooh, Riddle's made a Magicam post! Gotta check that.
Let's see what we got here...
Wait, what's this?
It's...a photo of a broom?

  1. 1stThings1st #WhenCastingASpell #Tap4RoomCoenersWithBroom #LevitationSpell #SageAndSalt

Awww, look at those janky hashtags. He's even tagging like a newbie. It's adorable!
Heartslabyul Dorm - Cater's Room
  • ding-ding*

Riddle made another post. What have we got this time? A towel? No, that's...
That's a dustcloth!
Why is he posting a pic of a dustcloth?
He could be posting selfies or meal pics! Y'know, stuff that gets likes.

Hashtag #AfterBroom #MagestoneInBucketOfWater #5DropOfPurificationPotion #WaterTemp20OrLess #KeepItThere!

Hm? Waaait a minute. I'm starting to see a pattern here...
Heartslabyul Dorm - Riddle's Room

Next, I'll cover the spell formula for brushing the carpet.
There. Brush picture taken. How shall I tag this one?
"#WaterMagic #FireplaceAshes #SilverApple" What else? Hmmm...
There, that'll do. Posted.

Wow, that was quick. Cater already gave it a like.
Looks like he's posted a picture of his test studies for the day. Now it's my turn.
Aaand... Liked.
Heartslabyul Dorm - Lounge
A few days later...

Riddle! Trey!

Hello, Cater. How did your practical magic test turn out?

Ready to have your minds blown? I got an 85 on the written portion and an A on the applied portion!

Nicely done! I'd "like” that if I could! ......*ahem*

That's great news, Cater.

Now I won't get held back. Thanks a ton, Riddle!

Hmph. After the thorough job I did of tutoring you, that's the least I would expect.

I was surprised when Riddle came to me and asked me to show him how to create a Magicam account.
I sure wasn't expecting him to get Cater to memorize spell formulas using Magicam photos and hashtags.

Dude, that was a galaxy brain play!
Riddle's spell formula hashtags were EVE-RY-THING.
I'd put myself to sleep tryin' to memorize notes, but that clicked perfectly with me.
As my way of saying thanks, I got a reservation at a pancake cafe with Magicam-ready entrees---my treat!

You're already resting on your laurels. Just remember that this was a one-time assist.
If you get that close to failing a class again, it's off with your head!

Don't worry, I hear you loud and clear! I'll do it the old-fashioned way from now on.

Good answer. Then, to start with...
  • THUD*

Whoa whoa whoa, what's with the stack of books?

Oh, this is just the beginning. You're going to read all of them to prepare for your next test!

Seriously? Are you for real?

I told you before. As long as I'm the Heartslabyul housewarden...
Nobody from Heartslabyul will get held back!

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