Announcement at Dinner

[goosestaff]

Multiple prefects at this point have come to the staff about what's been going on in the woods. During dinner, Ms. Vector stands up to make an announcement on the subject.

"Students, we want to let you all know that the recent events in the forest with an unknown magical entity are being looked into. The staff have already had multiple discussions about what has changed and why, but until we have diagnosed the problem, we want to emphasize the importance of school rules. They are for your safety. Do not go out after curfew, do not go to the Grotto, and always stay on the trails."

"And," a voice cuts in. It's Mr. Calderon-Boot. "Stop responding to the anonymous writer. There's strong evidence it has something to do with the woods. Plus, the whole thing is terrible for school morale and encourages bullying. That's not the atmosphere we want here at Gooseberry."

Mr. Merrill looks sceptical about that connection, but no one else speaks up to refute his point. Vector thanks Calderon-Boot, and turns back to the student body. "We've been lenient with you all until now," she says. "The forest has always protected the children of this school. But until we better understand what's happening, the rules will be strictly enforced. Curfew is from 10 PM to 6 AM. No sleepovers and no camping."

Comments

Cricket during this announcement---

[chryseis]

Sorry for ruining your sexy fun times, guys. She just... loves mystery. And safety. And being the most informed and in charge.

Quinn has a slightly different reaction...

[quinning]

NO GROTTO??????

[goosemods]

I mean, to be fair, the Grotto's always been off limits and that's never stopped anyone before.... :)

[quinning]

But now it's extra super off limits!

However, you make a very good point.

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Don't worry Cricket, you weren't the sole tattletale.

[casperkim]

Noooope. Team effort.

[quinning]

GASP

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

THE FOREST IS SCARY

Not that... Rafael is... afraid of anything...

[chryseis]

Cricket and Rafael make matching knowing frowns.

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

It's the I'm Just Doing My Job face.

[laaurel.insanejournal.com]

Laurel is ACTUALLY SAD

[chryseis]

Okay, but like.... Laurel's writing pattern being vaguely similar to Anony is freaking Cricket out and she will never say that but I felt someone should know

[goosemods]

Has anyone actually proven that Anony isn't an elaborate student hoax though???

[addytives]

OMG IS IT THE FRESHMEN AGAIN.

[chryseis]

OH YEAH! I should probably dropbox this for posterity, but......

lol

I'm the worst

So,

Is there anyway to tell the difference between the Anon writer's text and a student's? Because I'm seriously considering apping a character just to TRoLL THe ANoN PoST.

I KiDNaPPeD WeS CuZ He'S HoT

[bambae]

Chris is actually torn between that theory

Bc way back when didn't Tess's letter about the journals say that only students have access to the journals

So he's like how did a ghost get it

But then he also knows that on the first anon post the anon explicitly said they weren't a ghost
So he knows damn well this isn't a ghost but he keeps calling them a ghost anyway.

But he and rob have factored that it could be a student really good at herm doing it into their theories

Their main suspect is Jesse tbh

[laaurel.insanejournal.com]

LOL

[ninjaleo]

Leo was actually nodding a little when Mr. Calderon-Boot suggested not talking to the anonpost at all, because he is very boring.

(He will still read and comment if necessary to the anonpost but objectively it's a good idea, ok...)

Wes rolling his eyes at all the ~outrage~

[paytee.insanejournal.com]

[bambae]

Wes keeps rolling his eyes and Chris might start asking him about his emotions

[paytee.insanejournal.com]

He's still pretending Chris isn't even there tbh

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

So how's your rock doing, Chris. As long as we're on the topic of emotions.

[sheepish]

Ennis sits there with his arms folded, looking like he just ate something sour. His eyes are watering just a lil bit. Anon is reaching out for help and is being shunned and bullied. :(

[cmdrchloe]

Chloe is right there with you, Ennis. :(

[orangepip]

Pippa tries very hard to look nonchalant during this announcement, like she hasn't a) gone to a Grotto party, or b) had a spooky encounter. But her valiant attempt at a poker face is somewhat ruined by the fact that she's blushing.