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[bubblewrapped]

[Warded to Sophomores]
Pros of Regular Prom

Less likely to get in trouble for breaking school rules

Less likely to find yourself trapped in an endless nightmarescape

Less likely to die of starvation and exposure

The theme is kind of cool

It's at a freaking gothic mansion

Pros of Anti-Prom

You could become the thrall of a fantastic mystical creature that, even if it's actually hideous, will make you believe it's beautiful.

It's more dangerous so technically more cool.

Outdoor dances are more romantic, I think.

When you die, you're pretty much guaranteed to be famous assuming they don't just cover all this up.

When you account for the possibility of drowning or contracting ebola, starvation and exposure aren't that bad in comparison.

The Masque of Red Death definitely took place in a mansion and not a forest.

I hope this helps everyone's decision-making process.

Comments

Sophomores

[colemoss]

i'm starting to think we shouldn't have either. honestly.

Sophomores

[bubblewrapped]

A fair opinion, but even if you stay in your cabin there's still a chance the stuff in the forest will come and "invite" you to "dance." Best to be proactive about your impending doom, I say.

Sophomores

[colemoss]

[...]

is this another joke? it's still not funny.

Sophomores

[bubblewrapped]

Gallows humor is the only way I can cope with watching as my classmates march single file into the gaping maw of death, Cole Moss. You should try it sometime.

Sophomores

[colemoss]

[...]

i can't do that.

Sophomores

[bubblewrapped]

Have you tried?

Sophomores

[colemoss]

no. i'm bad at jokes anyway.

Sophomores

[readingrainbows]

You have your own humor. Not everyone likes to joke about serious things.

Sophomores

[colemoss]

i don't, really. it's ok, though.

[...]

i don't like it at all.

Sophomores

[readingrainbows]

I think you do. But of COURSE it's okay! Being funny is just one good trait out of a MILLION.

[ Warded to Cole ]
Are you okay? You seem kind of down. Not QUITE in the dumps, but maybe... getting there?

Zach

[colemoss]

no. i'm not ok.

Zach & Cole

[readingrainbows]

Oh. What can I do to help?

Zach & Cole

[colemoss]

nothing.

nobody will listen.

maggie and cecil know, though. so maybe they'll fix it.

Zach & Cole

[readingrainbows]

I hate that feeling too. It stinks when people won't hear the things you have to say. I know that NOBODY can control ANYBODY else, but sometimes, I think that if I had THREE WISHES, one of them be to make people listen when I'm saying important things!

I've been talking to Quinn and Reece. And even to Cricket, a little! I'm going to do everything I can to make sure people stay safe, even if they do decide to go back to the Grotto for anti-Prom or anything else.

Please don't worry too much.

Zach & Cole

[colemoss]

[...]

you sound worried too, though.

Zach & Cole

[readingrainbows]

Yeah. But that's part of my JOB! I worry so that you don't have to.

Zach & Cole

[colemoss]

calvin and micah are my friends, though.

[...]

if they go, i'll go too. don't be mad, ok?? they've always looked out for me. i need to look out for them too.

Zach & Cole

[readingrainbows]

If you do go, will you make sure to dress for the weather? And bring a snack. And check in with me or Ree or Milo when you get there and before you decide to leave!

Zach & Cole

[colemoss]

ok zach.

Zach & Cole

[readingrainbows]

Thanks, Cole. Have fun.

Sophomores

[bubblewrapped]

The key to being good at jokes finding your own jokes funny.