(no subject)

[lachlangalbraith]

Keep your eyes open for Black-capped Chickadees. A lot of the local birds are leaving us now or will be soon but these lads will stick around all through autumn and winter. I guess they're tougher than they look. I think I might start putting some seed out for them around Azurcrest.

Oh. And congratulations to the Skins on their football victory yesterday! Very impressive, lads. And I'm sure the rest of us being distracted had nothing to do with it.

[...]

[Yancey]

Hey. Yancey. I was wondering if
I know this is last minute but
Do you think you'd

[...]

Hey Yancey. I was just wondering. Do you have a date for the dance on Saturday?

[Added Later]

[Addy]

[...] So. I've got a date.

Comments

Lachlan

[hotdish]

I, in fact, do not have a date to the dance this Saturday.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Well. Do you thinK [...] Would you like one?

I promise I won't bring up chickadees even once.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Yeah! Sounds like fun.

You know, there are worse topics to cover. Do you have a costume picked out already?

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Really? Great! Brilliant. I think it'll be fun too.

Good to know. [...] I sort of dropped the ball on the costume front. So far. Do you?

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

I'm still narrowing down my options. Kind of pushing it to the last possible moment, I know.

If you want to raid the LARP shed, I've got the keys and there's all sorts of costume nonsense [...] so long as you're alright with being a wizard wizard, I guess. Could probably do something a bit more creative than that.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

At least you've got options to narrow down? It's been [...] sort of a busy month. I haven't thought about it much. But I will now! I should have more free time the next couple of days; most people won't be looking for tutoring just before the dance.

Hopefully we can but it's a good option if we run short on time? Very meta.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Now there's a spooky story: trapped inside studying during a school dance. I know we go to genius school, but I don't think anyone's that studious. [...] Maybe we can coordinate something.

Alternately, we could put all the wizard hats and robes on you and you could go as a coat rack.

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Not even Rosy? She might take offense to that, mate.

That sounds very [...] warm.

I suppose we could ask the tree too. Though I'm not sure I want to trust my plans to papier-mâché. No matter how charmed it is.

Yancey/Lachlan

[hotdish]

Ah, true, and Rosy'd be the one to study instead of party. Unfortunately this is one thing I can't follow her lead on.

It's excessively charming. Crafting club did a bang up job - not to toot my own horn, you know?

Yancey/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

No shame in that; Rosy's an uncommonly dedicated lass. And I wouldn't want to follow her lead on this either.

I think you're allowed to in this case. That thing is well impressive! I can't even guess how many spells it's got layered on it to make it do what it does. Not to mention what went into building it to begin with.

[cygninae]

[...] Chickadees are cute.

[lachlangalbraith]

Yeah. Even their song is cute and they're curious, friendly little things too. Not bad company for the winter.

Maybe Coppertale needs some feeders too?

[cygninae]

You think so? That'd be cool.

What [...] do they need?

[lachlangalbraith]

Chickadees will come to a feeder pretty readily, so not much. Probably a platform feeder since you all don't have as many trees out there, but they'll show up for anything from sunflower seeds to peanuts to suet once they know it's there.

[magitechnically]

We should play lots more soccer before it's too cold for the boys to take off their shirts.

[lachlangalbraith]

Couldn't agree with your more, Essie. I bet the others would go along with it too. It was a good match!

[lupofiasco]

At least we did our best, Lannie! Are you feeling You should definitely leave some food out for the chickadeees. It would be nice to have them around!

[lachlangalbraith]

And it was close! I've got no regrets, mate. [..] I think so too. I'll have to check with the prefects first, I suppose, but I'd like to do it.

[lupofiasco]

I was goofing off too much, maybe. But yeah, it was fun even with losing.

I am sure Reece will be ok with it!! It is just some birds outside. But, probably better to ask.

[lachlangalbraith]

Always better to ask, I think. But hopefully he will!

[sheepish]

That was quite a game.

Have you tried out your camera any more?

[lachlangalbraith]

It was! Someday we'll get you out on the field too, mate.

Aye. Some. It's definitely a different animal but it's brilliant. Want to grade me later?

[sheepish]

I'll sit out on the field on a blanket under a parasol if that's what you mean.

Do you want a letter grade or a point scale?

[lachlangalbraith]

That's not what I mean.

Definitely a letter grade.

[sheepish]

If I'm playing then who's spectating? I'm filling a very vital role, you know.

Perfect! I bought a whole sticker roll for grading. Should I set up a tutoring session to make it feel more official?

[lachlangalbraith]

Addy and Kenzie can cover for you from time to time.

Your call, Professor Harper.

[sheepish]

Well, if Addy and Kenzie are there then I can't give up Gal Time.

Professor Harper... Okay! Professor Harper says... Let's go to the Divination Tower before dinner?

[lachlangalbraith]

Am I allowed in there?

[sheepish]

You're not [...] forbidden?

[...]

I'll meet you at Azurcrest instead?

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] Yeah. Azurcrest is probably better. I don't want to get you in trouble w I'm curious, th

Thanks, Ennis.

[sheepish]

I like going up there to visit anyway. Do you think Azurcrest is in better shape than the rest of the houses because you all live at an even higher altitude?

[lachlangalbraith]

You're always welcome, mate.

I doubt it. It's not that much higher. And I'm certainly not in better shape than the rest of you.

[sheepish]

You mean I don't have to keep coming up with flimsy excuses to visit? I can just... visit?

[lachlangalbraith]

If I thought that was a serious question I'd feel like a bad friend right now.

[sheepish]

Lachlan, I think I left my sweater there last time. Do you mind if I pop in and check?

[lachlangalbraith]

I suppose.

[sheepish]

Oh, thank you. I hate to trouble you. It'll only be for a moment!
I think I remember where I set it down.

[lachlangalbraith]

Addy/Lachlan

[addytives]

!!!!!DETAILS IMMEDIATELY PLEASE!!!!

Addy/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

There aren't many details? Honestly.

But [...] I asked Yancey. AND HE SAID Y And he said yes. So we're going together.

Addy/Lachlan

[addytives]

I mean like, ofc he did, he’s not an idiot. Yancey is cute! And like LARP pres so I bet his costume’s gonna be awesome.
Ahhh this is exciting. So this is like, a date-date?

Addy/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Yancey is [...] definitely cute. And out of my league. But And he doesn't actually have his costume yet. I was surprised. But he'll probably come up with something brilliant.

Yeah! I sort of can't breathe? And I think it's a date-date. I asked him if he had one and if he wanted one. So. [...] I know it's not a big deal or anything.

Addy/Lachlan

[addytives]

That’s a blessing in disguise, kinda!! Now you two can match or at LEASE complement. I’m gonna bug you both, watch out.

It’s a little of a big deal!! I’m PROUD of it for just asking like that omg look at you.

Addy/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

That's true! If we can come up with something. This sort of thing isn't exactly my strong suit. [...] Do you think it's important?

Thanks, Addy. I think it may've been a moment of madness. But it worked out. And I'm looking forward to it!

Addy/Lachlan

[addytives]

Only as important as you want it to be, bb. Don’t worry. Whatever you two decide is gonna be PERFECT. And the important part is FUN, anyway.

Moments of madness are sometimes the ones that pay off most, is what I’ve always found.

Addy/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

That's true. All right. I'll try I won't overthink it.

You might be on to something. I've never felt more like an Azurcrest.

Addy/Lachlan

[addytives]

Good. And if you want help, just let me know. You’re gonna look great whatever you do and he’ll be like enchanted FOR sure.

The impulsivity was in you all along!!! SO happy.

Addy/Lachlan

[lachlangalbraith]

Enchanted doesn't seem likely but Thanks, Addy. What'd you and Nia decide on?

I think it's one of those 'once in a blue moon' sort of things. You might see it again in another two or three years.