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 Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 4:06 pm
**Love. This scene feels like Love, She says to herself. It was undeniable to Her, in fact. What else could it possibly be but Love? But, what kind, She continues to wonder. The more confused she becomes, the more her hair seems to cover her face. The more she seems to...be out of shape. Such a difficult question to answer...what IS this Love? Her anxiety begins to get the better of Her, as per usual but.....no....no, it's not Time for that now. Not here. Not where her DETERMINATION could run free.**
???: emotion_kirakira
**Looking on as nothing more than an observer, planning her every move and perishing the thought at every turn...she still feels Love. She still sees Love. As if, in this moment, it is okay for Time itself to stand still and just bask in it all. Love....but, she's no longer a little kid anymore. She's almost a Teenager!! Time to figure this Love thing out!!....eventually...**
???: ...
**The room is soft, still, Silent and yet filled with life. So many other children line the room, bouncing from place to place. Each changes from one step to another. Children like her, perhaps?...no...no, even here, she knew she was nothing like them. They had a confidence she could only draw. But gosh, did she Love to draw their confidence. They laugh, they cry, and they confide. It's so beautiful, She could almost cry. But, as a single tear begins to form, it is immediately wiped clean by a single Rose Petal. So gentle. So kind. She quietly wishes she could be a Rose Petal to others who may shed a tear.**
???: *gasp*
**Mustering the bravery, she opens her mouth to speak but there is no sound. Still, this does not relieve her of her comfort. Despite the seemingly endless crowd of other children, she knows 3 others quite well. They are...well, Home. She can't seem to form any other thought than Home. They fill her with a DETERMINATION unfounded!! She had to greet them at once**
???:
???1: Oh hey, Bridgey!!!
???: redface
**Oh my...this is...could this be too much DETERMINATION? She was so familiar with his face and yet, still it intrigued her every day. More now than ever. He had already filled a notebook of which he could never know but now, He fills her thoughts. And yet, He was the one she wished to share that notebook with most of all. The thoughts?...less so...but maybe one day. With the right DETERMINATION.**
???2: Lookin' good, Riding Hood!!
???: sweatdrop
**Oh my...what another odd feeling this is. To think, She expected such familiarity and was now being met with...this new DETERMINATION, as she could only describe it. Before Her was another Girl she had known almost as long as Him. Her gruff voice gave a...different kind of comfort she couldn't quite describe yet. But, She knows this Girl...so why does she also feel-**
???3: -Dad said we're gonna be late!!
???: Eeep!!
**She then saw Herself...no....no, this was far from Herself. A different side to her own coin, as it were. She Loved Him the same as Herself...no, more so even. But, she would never tell him that. She could define this Love and it was one she would never or even could ever let go of. But gosh, was he so-**
???3: -ANNOYING!! DID YOU HEAR ME?!? HELLOO!!
???: huh....no....
???3: NO?!?! DAAAAAAD!!!!
gaia_angelleft ==========Austin Household: ???'s Room========== gaia_angelright
???: AAAAAAH!!!
**A young girl in a dressing gown much to long for her is jolted out of bed by another young boy. Disorientated and befuddled, she attempts to catch her nightstand but instead catches-**
???3: OW, OW, OW, OW!!!
???: oh? OH!! SORRY!!!
???3: Jeez, Bridgette!! You almost ripped it out!! Now I gotta readjust...
Bridgette: ...sorry...
**Bridgette Austin, a 12-year-old girl with auburn red hair quickly lets go of her twin brother's nose. Sadly, it was, in fact, the closest thing she could grab onto to keep from stumbling any further. And she is genuinely sorry...until she remembers this is just-**
Bridgette: -Wait...Bridge....when did you get a nose ring?
Bridge: I-....well, I-
Bridgette: *plucking the clearly magnetized nose ring from her twin's face, causing it to smack her nightstand*
Bridge: Hey!!
Bridgette: Dad said you're not allowed to get your ear pieced or even pretend to pierce it 'cause mom said and 'cause *that's* what leads to dangerous drugs like methenamines or worse, weed, the gateway drug.
Bridge: This isn't my EAR, Bridgette and he meant that about YOU 'cause you're a STUPID GIRL.
Bridgette: Nu uh!! *fixing her bed* I read in the library that young boys are actually more susceptible to-
Bridge: *rolling his eyes* -holy s**t-
Bridgette: -LANGUAGE-
Bridge: *pacing back and forth vigorously, counting his steps* -we're not even gonna be a little cool in middle school-
Bridgette: -dad said "cool is overrated and is the leading cause of methenamines or worse-"
Bridge: *still pacing, still counting* -yeah, yeah. Whatever. I bet the cool kids do methenamines...
Bridgette: **flushing her body pillow** What was that??
Bridge: I SAID....Leo and I were gonna try to join the 8th Grade D&D club-
Bridgette: -which requires a SHIEN nose ring-
Bridge: -I MADE IT MYSELF!! GHAA!! YOU'RE-...such a b-word...And....and....AND IT'S A NEW STYLE, OKAY?!?
**Bridge storms out of Bridgette's room....only to tumble down the stairs. Bridgette does not flinch at this, however. He's about 2 months and counting with falling down the first few steps. He had his growth spirt recently and...well, it just pretending like it's still effecting him because he wants another one.**
Bridgette: *looking at her clothes for Star Point Academy.* lol
**Bridgette attempts to maintain a happy grin. She SWEARS she's not nervous. She SWEARS...she then goes to the bathroom to consider vomiting from nervousness but then remembers her dad said "Vomiting alone in the bathroom is one of the leading indicators to a mental disorder, which makes you vulnerable to the dangers of methenamine or worse-**
Bridge: -DAD SAID BREAKFAST IS READY. SO-........HE ALSO SAID-
**-Footsteps can be heard coming up stairs quickly. Bridgette waits for the trip-**
Bridge: -*trips*
Bridgette: rolleyes
Bridge: He also said I shouldn't shout.
**As Bridge exits, Bridgette quickly gets dressed, trying her best not to give any outfit a second thought. This wasn't because she was some fashionista or anything. Heck, she's proud of herself for not wearing a bubble coat and hoodie combo this year!!...mostly because one of her 6th Grade teacher wrote a note about that last year. Instead, she thinks of her friends and what they might compliment her on!! She bets Nancy will think this is super cool!! Or-or Leo will...well, he might think she's cute in this....she puts Bridge's Yamcha shirt to the back of her drawer to continue keeping him from having it.**
Bridgette: heart heart heart
**Bridgette is quite pleased with her outfit selection!!...This quickly fades and she chooses something muted that will keep her from being noticed**
Bridgette: *fixing hair that no longer wishes to lay right*....determination...
Bridgette: *coming down stairs in a nervous hurry, hearing the taxi is already out front* Oh my!!
**Bridgette grabs a slice of toast and miniature red cup of orange juice for the road**
Bridge: Bye dad...
Bridgette: Bye dad!!
**Bridgette gives her father a kiss on the cheek and a hug as she and her brother exit. She checks his coffee, which has gone ice cold. Likely because he made it at 3 am again. Her dad's so silly. She pours him another cup. Surely, he will drink THIS one. It was made with!!...um...well, y'know love.**
Bridge: *outside* Hey Mr. Selwyn!!
Bridgette: **outside** Good morning, Mr. Selwyn!!
Selwyn: **outside** Aye now!! Look at Chall!!! Got big over night!! Who college I'm takin' y'all to?!?
**Mr. Austin's eyes remain locked on the window. But, not the front window. Not where his kids or longest employee are. In fact, the window is just happenstance. He would be staring off just about anywhere really. As the news plays and he completes a crossword puzzle, his eye contact never shifts. His mouth does not move a muscle. He does not even blink*
Marshall: ...
**Marshall Austin does catch a glimpes of the new coffee left for him**
Marshall:....thanks, May...
gaia_angelleft ==========En Route to Little Louis========== gaia_angelright
**The twins ride along with Mr. Argyle Selwyn, a long time family-friend and THE best Austin-Paxi Taxi driver in all of New Seattle. He engages the kids as if he were their uncle, as he might as well be. Despite both twins being geniuses in their own right, he still grills them about "gettin' their lesson." Not that they need to be told twice. Their father would hear of nothing less. Or anything else at all, really... After some playful scolding and imparted wisdom, Mr. Selwyn needs to concentrate on the highway. The twins speak among themselves**
Bridge: *pulling out a manga**
Bridgette: Oh!! A manga? But I thought-
Bridge: ....-thought?...what?
Bridgette: Well, I mean...if you're trying to be cool this year-
Bridge: **huge laugh** -No stupid-
Selwyn: -AYE!! Be nice!!!!
Bridge: -sorry, sir!! Sis, you gotta understand. This isn't just ANY manga. This is "my BOUken = deaTH: Soldier B." The very definition of cool.
Bridgette: *grabbing it from her brother's hand and reading a bit* He...has a magical transformation into a handsome hero?
**Bridgette takes quick peaks at "my BOUken = deaTH: Soldier B." It's quite the sight. It...it even fills her with a bit of determination. He was a regular, everyday guy in public but when the night fell, he transformed into a super hero with cool clothes and lots of friends to help him and an animal sidekick and everything!! He still looked like himself but...it was as if he stood taller. Not like Superman or Black Widow but...well, it was hard to describe but Bridgette wished she could feel that too**
Bridge: WHAT?!? No, no, no. He HENSHINS into a BAD-....um...a-word.. And then using his energy and matter manipulation powers to fight the bad guys!! Aka, the Dreaded Pirates of Dark Blood.
Bridgette: Hmm...."By the Might of all that is Arcane, I forge Power. HENSHIN"....y'know, "Arcane" usually means "magical secrets." And his energy attacks do look really sparkly.
Bridge: Nope!! *plugs ears* Lalalalalala!! I'm not gonna let you ruin this one for me too!! He's SO me and I would never shoot magic energy beams. Well, maybe his lightning vision is kinda magic but it's cool though
Bridgette: Oh....my....
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**Bridgette continues reading on. Her nerves regarding her first day of school or seeing her crush or all those people who will surely stare...it all fades away. She daydreams of being like Soldier B. But...well, maybe with a bit more magic....**
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 4:15 pm
Addison sat up slowly with a warm smile. Her arms stretched up slowly with a hum, just as her alarm started to chirp. She smiled and reached over, gently turning both her gentle harp music alarm off as well as her green nature sounds in one go.
The young woman carefully moved out of the bed with shocking grace for the first thing in the morning, looking at what outfit had been set out for her. Designer jeans, a chic white pullover, and a massive leather belt designed both to bring the outfit together and to pull attention away from any body parts that she absolutely does not have. Her new Uggs in a box with her father’s signature drawn out ending in a heart. She smiled as she made her way to the door. She opened it, calling down the hallway.
Sonny: Cold tea today, please!
As Sonny was getting into her shower, her schedule for the day popped up on the shower’s screen. She squinted, then her eyes doubled in size when she saw it. Father had set aside time for a meeting with her in the evening before supper! Today already was turning out to be awesome!
After a delightful shower going over the details of the day, bouncing between the hot and ice cold shower heads, she came out beaming. She stepped in front of the body dryer, her hair coming out looking breathtaking despite no products used after the leave in conditioner. Her clothes, despite all being brand new, fit like a glove, both complementing her as well as
Down in the first breakfast nook she had a green tea with frozen mango set next to a chia pudding with mixed berries and a smaller glass of orange juice. She girl picked up her breakfast nook ipad, carefully logging into her school email. Where she had a drafted email to the local elementary school big brother big sister program. She stared at the single sentence she had typed.
“Hi! My Name is Addisona Golla and I would love to join your program in the winter!
“ Early childhood education was my first choice of major...
She looked over that line...and backspaced. That wouldn’t do
I’ve loved working with children ever since I was small myself.
No, that didn’t sound right either...
Taking part if your program is worth three high school credits...
No...
I am fluent in three different languages and would be happy to teach the kids to conjugate in Russian!
...
I do not wear make up so I can be a positive influence on...
Even though she has spent a solid seven minutes writing and rewriting, when he morning maid walked in she still only had one sentence. Not to worry. The answer would come to her it always did.
Sonny had almost finished her breakfast when the lead maid came downstairs. Sonny stood up so the woman could look her over.
Tabatha: ** tsk softly** Absolutely perfect. I’m starting to worry this job is redundant, you never have a hair out of place.
Sonny: I don’t mind, its nice to see you every day! ** makes a heart with her pointer fingers and middle fingers**
Tabatha:: **makes many different variations of hand shape before ending on the less cool millennial heart**
Tabatha: have a good day at school ** picking the pitcher of Orange juice off the table to take back to the kitchen after refilling Sonny’s glass
Sonny had been carefully scooping around every strawberry in the cup. When she had nothing left but the red slices she put all in the spoon in one hand, holding the orange juice in the other
Sonny: its.... GOOD FOR ME!!!
Sonny took the spoonful of berries and then took a drink of orange juice. She dropped all of her dishes in the sink before grabbing the tea that had been brewed in a travel mug, and her designer backpack that had been strategically kept by the door the night before, with every paper and folder color coded and in order of the classes she is in. .
Sonny: ** from the stoop, calling into the house** I have a meeting with the young leaders of America, so I will be leaving school about thirty minutes late today!
As she walks outside, she sees the familiar car parked outside. She did a slow walk around the perimeter before getting in the front seat not looking directly at the man.
Sonny: New license plate.
Man: New school.
The two drove in silence all the way down the driveway, and onto the private road, before eventually hitting the street.
Man: Out of range in three...two...one.
Sonny: Are you sure?
Man: my contract is to you, not him.
Sonny nodded. That's how its always been, but if the license place can change its best to elaborate on the major things.
Sonny:...Number 14.
The man nodded and went into a secondary folder in his phone. He hooked his phone up, typing a code to bypass the volume parental controls to set the machine to 35
Sonny: ** putting her entire soul into it** ~Maybe it's the way she walked
Straight into my heart and stole it~
Man: drove in silence but made no attempt to dampen the concert**
The route to school was far from direct.
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Peggy: Breakfast!
Gavin was jolted awake by the elated shih tzu running over him to the bedroom door. Gavin sat up, tucking the may sports illustrated magazine into the pocket inside of the pillow. He got up slowly, beaming as he replaced his checked-blue pajama pants with a pair of electric green TMNT bottoms. His black sweater with thumb holes on the sleeves, with a pair of bright purple converse. He stared into the vintage vanity built into the wall, as though he could will a chin hair. No dice.
Just as Gavin was going to leave his room, a what’s app text came on an old ipod
Cheese: X01, X09, X69
Gavin: ** opened the bedroom door to let Sweetheart out, closing it, before walking into his closet. He opened the secret third pocket under the regular backup pouch. He opened a box hidden in the back of the closet. He put something into his backpack extra pouch, before closing everything behind him. He held the doorknob before going into the kitchen directly in front of him.
Gavin: Morning Nana!
Peggy walked over and set a plate of two toad in the hole in front of Gavin, kissing his forehead as she did so
Gavin: and what’s your breakfast?
Peggy: **holds up the slices of toast that had been removed from his breakfast. **
Gavin: No no! Here... **scoops one of his toads onto her plate** I’m going back to school now! You know Ricky owes me still...
**Gavin quickly popped her yolk with his fork, making the food too hard to move back across the plate without making a mess,**
Peggy: As long as you have something with protein. Promise? **Gives grandma puppy eyes**
Gavin: I promise. In fact a reece’s has a whole 2 grams!
Peggy looked the boy over with a worried look on her face
Peggy:... are you positive you don’t want to make a bigger impression? It is the first day...
Gavin seemed to think for a moment, before nodding. He went back into his room and came back with...Shrocs. They had a wide array of charms, but the most notable were the rainbow dash cutie mark on the left, and a stylized Gengar on the right.
Gavin: you’re right. I feel so much more... ME.
Peggy:; ** Under her breath** deep breaths. I’m glad we found those! And while I know it isn’t your fault that they wont let you ride the bus this year, I do need you to get to class on time.
Gavin: **gives a double thumbs up** try not to miss me too much!
Gavin got up, finishing his breakfast. He gave a shake of food into Princess bowl before going out the side door leaving everything on the table.
Gavin put in his boise headphones, in a case that makes it look like hand sanitizer. He then put his oversized Kmart special over ear headphones. He went to the hook and took down his bike
He was sporting a Mongoose Legion, but he had covered the entire thing in walmart silly duct tape to make it look trashy. He pulled out his Ipod, flipping to other music picking Fantastic secret powers, skipping thirty seconds.
Gavin: 25 yeaaaaaaar..... **putting on a helmet similarly covered in tape. He opened the tiny gate as he slipped out, riding onto the weathered street. He waved at each of his elderly neighbors, calling them each out by name. No one seemed particularly happy to see him.
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 6:34 am
gaia_angelleft ==========Little Louis: King Lane========== gaia_angelright
**Bridgette, Bridge, and Mr. Selwyn have since entered the Little Louis district of New Seattle. The sun always seems to shine a little brighter here. The landscape looks very similar to their own neighborhood but with a bit more of a rustic feel. The buildings and homes were pretty much the same but there was far more foliage. It was quieter too. Bridgette always fawned over this place.**
Bridgette: redface
**Though, perhaps it was less "the place," and more "who lived in the place" that excited her. The group was on the way to picking up another of their friends. The twins' longest friend, in fact. They met way back on the first day of Kindergarten and have been inseparable ever since.**
Bridgette: redface redface
**But, Bridgette was still very nervous around him....for some reason. More so recently, in fact. She tried asking her dad about it but he just sank more into his morning paper. She-....no...she perished the thought almost immediately now. She CAN'T have a crush!! She's only 12. And her father said-**
Bridge: -Hey!! Look!! Leo's mom still hasn't taken down Nancy's Birthday decorations!!
Selwyn: Well, they're mighty fine decorations!! I did the *playful tone* "gazette"!!
Bridge: Haha!!! It's Gazebo, Mr. Selwyn!!
Selwyn: OH IS THAT WHAT THEY'RE CALLIN' IT NOW!!! Bridgey, whatchu think??
Bridgette: redface redface redface
**They were almost to the driveway. Bridgette's heart began to pound. She should have been ready for this. Maybe she would have been, if not for "my BOUken = deaTH: Soldier B." So many minutes wasted not preparing her breathing. Oh, how good literature can a blessing and a curse!! Oh, how much her chest begins to rise and fall with fear and excitement and-**
???: -Whatcha readin'??-
**-OH, how the birds seemed to mock her, as she looked out the window!! Did they know?!? Did they know of her torment?!? "Mocking birds" in the form of...well, she didn't know what kind of birds were outside but MOCK they did!! Her yearning?? A tool for their-**
???: -Oh, Soldier B!! I like that-
**-This yearning too betrayed her. From WHERE did it spring?? Oh lips, speak the truth of gentle heart and calm the waves of understanding. Oh unforgiving Mother Nature, please remove the thralls of-**
???: -Oh!! This character kinda looks like you, Bridgey!!
Bridgette: -.........huh-OH MY GOD!!!!
**Bridgette smacks her head slightly on the back passenger window in shock. She was so lost in thought, she hadn't even realized-**
Bridgette: -LEO!! Oh....Hi
Leo: Good morning!! You didn't see me so I just started talking but now you do see me so what's up?? xp
**Bridgette plans out her next words carefully. He spoke with such poise. Such grandeur!! Leo's eyes seems to speak a beautiful language all their own**
Leo: *rubbing his left eye** Eww, I still have sleep sandies. Eye boogies...
**His lips? From them flowed sweet nothings, savory everything and a spicy wit that left her well-done**
Bridge: Did you eat a burger last night??
Leo: Two!! Why??
Bridge: You have ketchup in the corner of your *-pointing to the left crest of Leo's lip*
Leo: A snack for later?? sweatdrop
**AND SO RESOURCEFUL!!! Such great thinking from such a worldly mind!!! Why hadn't she had thought of it? What if they DO starve in 7th Grade. She wished for Leo to lead her into a victorious Romance that would shape the very world to-**
Leo: -Do you think you think more foods should be like Gogurt??
Bridge: Like-....like, food in a tube?
Leo: Yeah!! I mean, it'd be easier for people to eat in the morning. And ooh!! If folks don't like it, we can give them to the homeless!!
**-AND HE CARES ABOUT THE HOMELESS!!!! crying **
Bridge: Leo, I think you're just too lazy to remember a spoon....or wash your mouth properly.
Leo: Well, they should make Mouth Brushes!! They already have Tooth Brushes!!
Bridgette: -I THINK-....um...I think it's a great idea, Leo.
Leo: See? Bridgette agrees with me!!
Bridge: You agree Leo needs more excuses not to work on his mouth and underarm hygiene?
Leo: *sniff his right pit* It's not that-.....man, puberty sucks.
Bridge: WHICH...is why we need Nancy to even the score.
Leo: Haha!!! True, true. She's older so she knows better and stuff. whee .........................oh, Sorry Bridgette. I took your manga while you were day dreaming. Here ya go!!
**Leo hands Bridgette back "my BOUken = deaTH: Soldier B". His hand ever so slightly touches Bridgette....so slightly, in fact, it did not touch hers at all, in fact. But, this was enough to send her heart into a flutter, a stutter and a sputter. Before Bridgette's face can complete it's transformation into a big, red sunspot, Leo immediately begins a conversation with Bridge. He invites Bridgette into many of the topics he rapid fires off (and by rapid fire, I mean he has yet to be diagnosed for ADHD). But, Bridgette chooses to retreat back to the safety of her thoughts until Nancy is picked up as well. Nancy always had a way of calming Bridgette's...whatever this is lately.**
Bridgette: redface
**And maybe, just maybe...she would have the confidence to ask Leo....um....well, to ask Leo-....she wasn't sure. BUT, this year, she would finally muster up the determination to ask him that something!!**
redface gaia_angelleft ==========???========== gaia_angelright
**In what appears to be the rearview mirror, the children are being watched. A beam of light refracts off of the mirror gently. It first focuses on Bridge, then Leo but finally settles on Bridgette. None of the children notice, though. Leo and Bridge are too lost in their conversation while Bridgette is too lost in...the magic and lore of Soldier B.**
redface gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point: En Route to Star Point Academy========== gaia_angelright
**Selwyn's taxi pulls up in front of a large apartment complex in Star Point. There wasn't even a sign on the door. The building honestly would look vacant if not filled with so much life. Bridge and Bridgette were still very unfamiliar with this part of Star Point as their father always forbid them from coming here. Even Nancy living in the area wasn't enough to convince their dad that this place was safe. Leo, however, was familiar with the area. His father grew up here, after all. He was also forbidden form coming here but his mother still told him of the living conditions in the area. Apparently, the place used to look nice!! She, Leo's dad, the twins; dad, and some other friends used to hang here alot. But, Mr. Selwyn shared the sentiment of the parents and wished to get the kids away as soon as possible**
Selwyn: ........well, it's been 5 minutes. On the dot!! Son, go on up and git her.
Leo: *already getting out of the car before Selwyn could finish* YES SIR!! : xd
Selwyn: And don't talk to NO BODY in the halls!! Ya here me!! I ain't tryna hear it from ya mama again!! No-Bo-Dee!!
Leo: *already at the door* KK!!
Selwyn: Bet he waves at everyone he sees....
**As Leo walks into the building, he greets the man leaving as he enters. Selwyn quietly wonders when the boy's street smarts are gonna kick in, if ever. Bridge, meanwhile, notices some graffiti on the side of the building. It's a jumbled mess but among the mess is what appears to be a mural. It shows 5-...well, 5-....he supposes astronauts? They are in dressed in what appears to be sleek, full-body, color-coded outfits. But, it was their helmets which were most fascinating. "Tha-- y-u, Gr-d Gu--di-ns"**
Bridge: You. Tha-....thank. Thank you. Gr-....gr-
Selwyn: -HEY!! Don't be readin' that gang stuff!!
Bridge: Sorry!!...but...Mr. Selwyn, Who are they thanking? That doesn't look like a gang.
Selwyn: .....Hmm....y'know....I-...I can't remember. I recall they were-
???: -I KNOW!!! I KNOW!!! Like you EVEN CARE!!!
**Bridge is jolted out of Selwyn's "explanation" by the sound of Nancy having one of her usual mornings. Her relationship with her foster mom wasn't the best. And this was no secret to the neighborhood.**
Leo: *hopping in the car quickly* Nancy's coming!!
Selwyn: Yep........and is her mama-
Nancy: *hopping in the car, slamming the door* -Good morning. Just drive.
**Sitting in the front passenger side seat is a girl with light brown hair and olive skin. Her eyes were a dark, almost piercing brown. Her clothes always fit a bit tighter than most, both by choice and because her foster mom never bought her anything new since taking her in. She spoke with a tone that seemed to crave going one way but would always code switch back into what she had grown up with: What was happening outside**
OlderWoman: *storming towards the car* -COME BACK HERE!!!! $50!! You are short 50 ******** dollars, you little b***h!! GET BACK HERE OR YOUR s**t IS ON THE STREET!! **slapping the passenger side window with ever syllable** GET OUT AND GIVE ME MY MONEY!!! I'LL BURN ALL THIS s**t!!
Selwyn: Aye now, Crystal!! *hopping out the car, rolling up the windows* Leave that little girl alone!! What is wrong with you?!?
Crystal: -GET OUT OF MY WAY!!! SHE AIN'T PAID HER RENT-
RandonElderlyWoman: -Cause yo fat a** smoked it!! Leave that girl alone, fat b***h!!
Crystal: **running at the woman* WORRY-ABOUT-YO-MAN-BEFORE-YOU-WORRY-ABOUT-ME-HO!! WORRY-ABOUT-THAT-F@$$OT-A$$-MAN-BEFORE-YOU-COME-FOR-ME-HO!! SELL-MORE-p***y-BEFORE-YOU-
**The scene outside devolves into Nancy's mother fighting an elderly woman. While the others were not aware, Nancy knew this woman had just stopped using her walker. Not because her back was fixed but because her Medicaid was cut and she no longer saw a point in doing anything but living right. Nancy wished her luck. Bridge and Bridgette, however, looked on at the scene in horror. They...were not used to this. Nancy seemed wholly unbothered. "Seemed." Leo, however, noticed that, despite Nancy strong exterior, she too wanted a subject change as well.**
Leo: .....Hey, Nancy, did you end up asking that 9th grade guy out??
Nancy: *looking out the window, still with a cool expression* .........yeah......
Crystal: *outside, being held back by Mr. Selwyn* YOU-DON'T-KNOW-s**t-b***h!!! *breaking free of Selwyn and slapping the other woman again* Senoras!! Senoras!! Remember your children!!
Leo: ....so...what did he say??
Nancy: *eyes still locked**...huh?? *rolling down the window slightly*
**Shaking out of her "focus", and finally acknowledging Leo, Nancy...keeps her strong exterior but also quietly thanks her golden hearted friend. He always had a way of understanding her, even if she couldn't find any words. Or didn't want to find any words.**
Nancy: Sorry guys *yelling out of the now cracked window* Thanks Cami!!
Cami: Have a good day at school, Chicka!! Lookin' good too, AAAHH!! I hope- *is lightly slapped by Crystal mid-sentence* ........I'll give you that one, Ms. Crystal. But you know that's your last one, right?
**The street grows a bit more silent somehow. Nancy's neighbor always had a way of bringing peace. She assumed it was because of her Abuela, who was a wonderful but truly frightening woman. The only elder Nancy would always listen too, in fact. Cami alone was far too skinny and too kind to cause fear in anyone. Nancy simply couldn't see it. Though, Nancy saw Cami as an inspiration. Not a mentor, so much. She....was aware of how Cami was able to make rent for her and her abuela. Nancy couldn't stomach any man for more than a few minutes let alone-*
Bridge: Wow. That girl is something. Everyone's listening to her.
Bridgette: She doesn't look much older than us.
Nancy: That's just Cami. She goes to school elsewhere. But ONLY when she wants. She's so cool. *Smiling warmly at her kind-hearted neighbor then speaking freely with her friends* ...And Nah, Leo. I didn't end up talkin' to him. He was MUCH lamer than I thought. Might go for an 11th Grader next time. emotion_kiss
Bridgette: I-.....oh-I-
Nancy: -Oh, Bridgey. Don't worry!! You're still my date for every dance even if Hot s**t comes calling. xd Y'know you're always gonna be the Hottest s**t around. Still gotta teach you how to twerk somethin', bay-be!!!
Bridgette: redface Oh my...
Bridge: WELL, I mean, well, Nancy, well, I mean...this year, um, you could go with-
Nancy: -Gonna stop you there, Cysage. You're cute but mama's driving at top speed these days. Would gladly take you boys along for some rides though. cool
Bridge: I-....I-.....yes. Riding is-....Yes.. lol
Nancy: Well look at you!! Almost a sentence that time.
Leo: Ooooh!! I love going for rides!!! Bridgey, if we go for a ride, you gotta come too!!! Wait, are you gonna steal your mom's car again?? Cause I don't want you to get in trouble.
Nancy: Not that kinda ride, Sweetface!! xd Never change, Leo. Never change.
Leo: HAHA!! It would probably take a magical transformation that THAT to happen. emotion_awesome
Nancy: But Bridgey....you're certainly gonna be my Ride-or-Die, right?? A little slow dance action at the Orientation Dance. Bet we'll get all the guys talkin'. wink
Bridgette: redface redface redface O-oh....my.
Nancy: I'm just joking!!! blaugh Lighten up, guys!!
Leo: I'm feeling pretty light!! I had Gogurt this morning and that's got some good fiber. xp
**Before Nancy can give another well-timed show of her endless wit, Mr. Selwyn re-enters the taxi. He's....well, only a little beaten up but clearly does not wish to talk about it. The kids already had this discussion. He loved Nancy but....was no fan of her living situation. Nancy sometimes wished he'd accidentally drop her off in the wrong place at least once.**
Selwyn: *in a much colder tone* If yo mama ask you for money again, you let me know, understand?!? You shouldn't be giving that heffa shi-Lord Help Me, the children...Nothing!! Don't give her NOTHING!! I'll give you the money!! Just stay in school and keep hanging with these nice people. Just do THAT.
**That was the end of discussion on his end, as the kids knew, any further discussion about Crystal was to be had OUTSIDE his taxi. They continued on to Star Point Academy**
redface gaia_angelleft ==========???========== gaia_angelright
**As the 5 continue to Star Point Academy, the rear view mirror keeps looking on. It focuses on Nancy now too. Bridgette. Then Nancy. Then Bridgette. Then Nancy. Then-**
Nancy: -Yo, Selwyn, can I move this?? It keeps flashing me.
Selwyn: ....
Nancy Riiiiight. Still no talking.
**Nancy points the mirror away from her and directly onto Bridgette...it feels a DETERMINATION build within itself too**
redface gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: School Front========== gaia_angelright
**Mr. Selwyn drops the kids off at Star Point Academy. The four exit and prepare to greet-**
Bridgette: There's....so many people....
Bridge: Wait, is this OUR class?? But, but-
Leo: I smell hotdogs. Should I be smelling hotdogs?
Nancy: Ladies and Gentle Bridge, I present to you....your future!!
**The school was massive. Not as large as the High Schools but still....much bigger than any Elementary School. It's structure was either the most inviting thing possible or infinitely foreboding**
Nancy: So, while we're incarcerated, I'll be your guide. 7th Grade can be rough BUT, with my advice, you'll be getting invited to Basement parties in no time.
Bridge: But...this is your 2nd time in 7th Grade. Shouldn't our guide be advising us on-
Nancy: -DETAILS, DETAILS!! *wrapping one arm around Bridge and another around Leo* The trick to surviving this place is being cooooool. The smart stuff comes later. You'll see.
Leo: Hmm....so be cool first and THEN smart. Got it.
Nancy: See, I knew you'd catch on quickly!! Hmm *sizing Leo up* Y'know, I think this will work. Leo, see those people over there *pointing*
Leo: Yes.....and I think they see you too 'cause you're pointing.
Nancy: Yeeeeah, they ********' hate me....it's awesome emotion_dowant BUUUUT they strike me as your tribe. *sizing up Leo some more* ....yep, I think this will work. Pretty, only book smart, not necessary Good but definitely Nice...well, you are "Good" so that'll hold you back but you do agree to just about anything, which will get you far...Sounds like a winner to me!! *shoving Leo towards the group* Get in there and go be popular, Soldier!!
Leo: Okay!!!
**Without pause, Leo immediately goes to the group of....well, as Bridge and Bridgette start taking notice, VERY scary children. They didn't look rough. Not in the slightest. Instead, they looked....clean. Like too clean. They were almost shiny. Amazing clothes, amazing skin, amazing laughter that spread across the yard. Bridgette was almost too afraid to keep staring out of fear they'd notice her. Those....those tended to be the people who bullied her. And her brother. But, Bridge seemed to have other ideas forming**
Leo: *from a distance* Hi!! I'm Leo!! I like your shirt!! I saw Sabrina Carpenter wearing one just like it!! You look better in it though. What's your name? Did I mention I'm Leo? 'Cause that's me!!
Bridge: *studying Leo and the group* Hmm...fascinating...
Nancy: *watching Leo, disgusted by the group* "Fascinating"...those assholes make me wanna say a different F-word but sure. "Fascinating" works.
Bridgette: Oh my...
Leo: *from a distance* I can do a backflip!! Watch!! *back handspring*
PopularBoy: *from a distance* Whooooa!!
PopularGirl: *from a distance* He's so springy!! You can sit with us from now on. *begins holding Leo's hand.
UndisclosedQueenBee: *from a distance* And oh look *stepping in front of the other popular girl who swiftly removes her hand* A seat juuust opened for you, cutie...*begins playing in Leo's hair*
Leo: *from a distance* Cool!! Also, I like your hair too!! It's very bouncy.
Nancy: *giving a comical salute to the scene* ...Wow....like an escaped puppy in the pound.
Bridge: And perfect!! Leo lowers their stats and causes choice status effects. Then I go in for the STAB attack- *walking towards the group*
Nancy: *grabbing Bridge's arm* -Not talking like THAT you won't!! Let's calm it down, Yugioh-
Bridge: -that was Pokémon actually-
Nancy: -Exactly. You just "Um, actually'd" me on a nerd reference. So, let me save you the steps, my little Fire Engine that Could. Those *pointing*...Leo's friends. Those *pointing elsewhere*...your friends. A living Reddit thread. That's you.
**Nancy directs Bridge to a group of shy, nervous looking kids. None seem to be talking to each other but instead almost...looking out for the group. Like a pack of meerkats ensuring no danger can come too close.**
Bridge: Uh....Nance....I don't think that's gonna work. I'm trying to be Big Man on campus here!! Leaving childish things behind and s**t-
Nancy: -I heard the stuttering kid hacked some computers and has the next two MCU movies.
Bridge: Big whoop. I'VE done that before. It's only the storyboards and-
Nancy: -Disney. He hacked Disney-
Bridge: -SAY LESS!!!
**Bridge immediately dashes towards the group at top speed. He trips ever third step. Everyone....well, notices. Even Leo's new friends notice, though Leo characteristically does not. As Bridge reaches the group, he stumbles over the nearby bike rack but doesn't even flinch. He was a man determined to be popular and this was....what he currently viewed as his outlet...somehow.**
Nancy: And then there were two!!
Bridgette: I-....um...where do you want me to go?
Nancy: Oh Bridgey, I've finally gotten you all to myself and you're already trying to run. *jokingly* Why do all the good ones leave me!! Waaaa!!!
Bridgette: *still quite awkward but giving a gentle laugh* I-...I'd like to keep hanging with you...actually
Nancy: Wouldn't have it any other way!! Let the boys...do whatever boys do. I don't know. I just teach 'em how to kiss.
Bridgette: you've-....you've taught Leo how to kiss-
Nancy: EWW!! NO!!! Leo's like a little brother-or sister sometimes-So EWW!! No. And before you even ask, shame on your for thinking these lips would ever touch Bridge.
Bridgette: Oh...good.
Nancy: "Good?"....is that some relief I'm sensing, Bridgey??....does someone have a cruuuuush??
Bridgette: No!! No!! I don't....I don't "crush" anything. O-o-or anyone!! I....don't have a crush.
**Nancy gives Bridgette a long look. Direct eye contact. Usually, this was blasphemous for Bridgette as too much eye contact caused her to turn completely red with embarrassment but....well, she was okay with Nancy looking into her eyes. She was okay with Nancy knowing about her everything!!....well, maybe not her "everything." But still, Nancy was-....well, Bridgette couldn't describe it**
Nancy: Anywho, let's g- **stopping in place**
Bridgette: .........-Nancy? Are-....are you okay-
**Bridgette notices the entire scene is now silent....as no one is moving. She looks around, trying to get anyone's attention**
Bridgette: Um....is this a prank?? Haha!! you got me. I-....please don't prank me anymore....Hello!!!
**She tries to talk to Bridge but he's unmoving. Frozen mid-sentence. But, Bridgette could clearing tell he was having a debate with his new stuttering friend. She tried to talk to Leo...who was mid-backhand spring 2.0. She supposes his new friends asked if he could do that....or knowing Leo, he either volunteered or there was a Snickers wrapper on the ground and he wanted to pick it up but "fun!!"**
Bridgette: *panicking* Hello!!! Please!! What is happening-
???: Come to the theater!!
Bridgette: Um....what?? Who's there??
???1: Come to the theater!! There's cake!!
???2: There is no cake. But please, yes. Come.
Bridgette: I-.....what?
**The scene starts again. Everything goes back to "normal." Leo completes his back-handspring to applause. Bridge WAS debating with his new friend. "Calvin" as Bridgette can now overhear. And Nancy was....gone. Bridgette goes back to where she was standing-**
UndisclosedQueenBee: UGH!! Watch where you're going!!
**Bridgette runs into a girl...but not just ANY girl. This was one of the girls Leo was talking to. Meaning, one of the scary girls. Her hair was an almost black shade of fark brown. Her eyes were light green. Perfect...well, perfect everything. Shorter than Bridgette too, which guys liked.**
UndisclosedQueenBee: You wrinkled my top you, you fat-
Leo: **running up* PRISTINE!!! Hey Bridgey!! I'm glad you met Pristine. She's a new friend!!
Pristine: You....know this..."girl", Leo?
Leo: Yeah, since Kindergarten!! She's my Bridgey.
Bridgette: redface
Pristine: And you...*looking at Bridgette's every flaw*..."carried" her all this way with you. How quaint...I knew you were strong but...*finding even more flaws in Bridgette's appearance*...wooow....
Bridgette: emotion_skull
Leo: Haha!! I'd never leave a friend behind!! We're gonna be best friends forever.
Pristine: *sizing Bridgette up even more* "Best friends"...So, basically one of the boys....*pacing around Bridgette* Yeah, she looks like we could have fun with her....*flicking the collar of Bridgette's embroidered top* Much, even.
Bridgette: burning_eyes
Leo: I love fun!! Especially when it's "much." I'm so glad you two like each other!! Hey, you wanna go go into together?? Also, Bridgette, where's Nancy?
Pristine: **laughing and loudly speaking to the rest of the group which has started to gather** AND SHE'S FRIENDS WITH NANCY VARGAS!!...makes sense. It is giving "Butch"...You know what..."Bridgey"...Yeah....yeah, you should walk in with us. Right guys??
**Leo's new group all agree with various snickers. Leo just stands there with a big smile on his face. Usually comforting but...not so much right now. And Bridgette knew a trap when she sensed one. Usually, in times like this, she would run to Nancy, but she was no where to be seen. Or Bridge but he would be very upset if she ruined a blossoming friendship with even more of her awkwardness. Heck, despite the butterflies Leo induced, she would run to him but....now there's Pristine.**
Pristine: Besides, Leo. Since you're my date for the Orientation Dance, we should def start letting the school know who's the Best Dressed Couple. Riiiiight?? So dear sweet, well-dressed "Bridgey".....you should def walk in with us. *getting in close* Every group needs a fat, ugly friend to make the others look good after all. It's a biiig part.
**Bridgette's body completely freezes....until it doesn't without pause, she runs off towards the Theater, stopping just short of the trees. She chooses to hide until Leo is free of Pristine's clutches**
Leo: Hey!!! Bridget-
Pristine: *-getting in front of Leo's view, adjusting his shirt collar and hair* When I leaned in, she said she was late for theater group or something!! Leo, tisk-TISK!! Let women have their personal business. *playing in Leo's hair*
Leo: Hmm.....kk!! Makes sense!! Glad she's putting herself out there.
Pristine: Oh, I don't think she needs to do much to put all of that out there. rofl *she gives a quick glance at the rest of the group who also join in*
Leo: I...guess? *calling out to the group of nerds* Hey Bridge, we-
Pristine: -OKAY!!! Apparently, we're going to need to help you make better allies!! Cause eww, Leo. The Smash Bros? Youuu better be glad you're cute. *kisses Leo on the cheek*
**Bridgette sees this kiss and understands totally....her life was officially over!! Not only did she just lose all of her best friends in one minute but her crush was with the scariest girl she had ever met!! Bridgette continued to the theater to hide forever.**
redface gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Theater Back Stage========== gaia_angelright
???2: Great. So, at least one of them should show up.
???1: Oh, calm down!! They'll show!! Plus, look!! I have cake!!
???2: For the last rime Moira, that isn't cake!!
Moira: ....hmm, y'know, Mike, as I look at it, it is not very cake-like. BUT...what if it WAS cake???
Mike: ...
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:10 am
Ba-Bump
Sonny felt the car get onto city streets, and she leaned over 45 degrees to the left. She wasn’t sure why he encouraged her to sit like this, but it never bothered her and seemed to make him relax some.
........................
Sonny: The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
The two pulled off to the side of student drop-off, out of the way.
???: ** pauses the music** Hey.
??? waits until Sonny looks over at him
???: Be ready for tonight. Really.
Sonny smiles warmly at him, putting a hand on top of his much larger hand on the gearstick
Sonny: That’s part of why I will be late. I have all of the facts ready... but as father says, facts mean nothing without conviction. I need to be prepared, and the girls will be honest if my argument wouldn’t pass.
??? gave an approving nod
Sonny: See you later on tonight! Maybe we can all go out for oats cream to celebrate my first major victory against a veteran!
Sonny made heart hands at the driver before waving. She took a deep breath as she stepped out of the door.
Sonny reached into her back pocket as she walked as it felt a little off sitting. In her right pocket was a map of the school. On the map the Cafeteria, the Gym, the theater, the nurses office, her locker, and Sonny’s homeroom were marked, with a note in the corner.
“You’re going to do amazing things G.G <3
Sonny held the paper to her chest before walking into the front doors of the school, spotting her friends standing outside the single-person bathroom near the front of the school. She tucked the map away.
Sonny follows the two shortest girls into the stall, and with the efficiency of someone who had absolutely done costume changes mid-scene, pulled Sonny out in seconds. Her slightly flowy top had been replaced by a much more formfitting sky blue shirt , and a proper bra with cups. Her massive belt was tucked away. The girls had made sure to follow the dress code to the letter of the law, and had a copy of the dress code with specific numbers highlighted, even going so far as to include a ruler. If the school called her parents on a dress code, and she was able to prove that the school was incorrect on their own rules, her father would most likely be more proud that she could prove them wrong than the fact she was almost out of dress code. She hoped.
When Sonny was out she turned back around, squealing at her friend and jumping in for a hug.
Sonny: Doctor! It’s been so long!
Doctor: Only the longest summer of my LIFE!!!
The two girls hug for a slightly uncomfortable amount of time for the others before pulling away.
Sonny: OMG! I have huge news!
Doctor: Me too! But you go first, you started the thought.
the second sentence much faster than the first, making sure to bring the focus back to the girl
Sonny: **beaming** Its TONIGHT!
Collective murmuring
Doctor: By It you mean...
Sonny: Yep! 5:15 tonight. I told everyone we were meeting so I’d leave school half an hour later. Any chance you can help me prepare?
Doctor: Absolutely! I can’ wait to cross examine you to he.... Ck.
Sonny: But what was your news?
Doctor: **eyes widen** Lauren K has Mono!
Sonny: Oh....I’m sorry, but why is that good news?
Doctor took a step back and signed
I am the understudy for ASL translators at pep rallies and orientations!
Sonny: wow! Wait wait hold on!
Sonny closed her eyes and thought for a moment before carefully signing back
Wow! You worked hard! You earned T-H-I-S
before making a heart
Doctor: **almost tearing up** stop it now, its nothing **physically shaking her head** What is that your tenth language?
Sonny: ** a little pink** Benefits of both parents learning english second. Or third.
Sonny saw the bottle of Lush body spray appear and put her arms up, allowing herself to be covered in a mist of fruit scented oil.
Sonny: Are you nervous at all?
Doctor: Sit in the first row so I can have somethin’ to focus on? **slightly pink**
Sonny: Absolutely! You ready? I was going to keep my backpack on me so I can put my papers into the proper folders right away.
Sonny pulled the map out of her pocket once more, turning in all four directions before realizing she was facing the right way in the beginning. She pointed in that direction and the group all followed her and doctor who were hip and hip, leading the pack
About thirty seconds later Sonny stops dead in her tracks, Doctor moving to face the others with her.
Sonny: I am SO SORRY. We completely overtook this whole conversation but...
The other three girls chuckled
???: Its totally okay, I know you haven’t seen her since graduation.
Murmuring behind her
Sonny: ** hand on her heart** Thank you. But just because its understandable doesn’t necessarily make it /correct/. Do you have anything going on?
???: ... ...I got my custody arrangement changed so I no longer have to choose between First Friday* and the street market!
Sonny: That’s fantastic! I bet its such a relief to not have to worry about choosing huh?
Doctor: Have you been working on any new pieces?
???: ...You wanna see the drafts?
The group walked in the direction of the Gymnasium, gushing over the drawings
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Ms. Jones: annnnnd out. You should feel that in your core...
Twelve children of various ages let out their breath. The smokers wheezed, again, breaking the flow state
Ms. Jones: I am going to open the blinds and let in the light. Does anyone have any questions before we end this session?
As the woman rose her arms towards the string of the curtains her wooden beads on her sleeves rattled comfortably.
Levi: does this class always exclusively replace gym class, or can it be in addition to?
Ms. Jones:... we can talk after class, dear....
The lack of answer was answer enough. Levi put his hand over his eyes before the window was opened, standing up blinking behind his hand before looking at the rest of his class.
Most people in the “deep meditation” yoga alternative gym class had health exemptions to be out of regular gym. A few had failed twice and it seemed cruel to send older kids to freshman. Despite 1/4 the class being seniors, Levi towered over everyone in the room, including Ms. Jones. His grey Adidas tracksuit and shoes made him look like a slavic roughian, not that he had much of a choice, other than color.
The young man walked over to the window, holding a hand out.
Levi: thank you. I’m sure this is a pretty thankless class.
Despite the smile on her face, there was clearly panic in Ms. Jones' eyes. Levi said nothing and gave a nod, noticing that the rest of the small class had filed out. He picked up his Adidas backpack, sighing. No one had given him a schedule, so he had to line up with the freshman to get it. Oh well. He started to jog down the hall, before his watch started to beep
Levi: Are you serious?
Heart rate above approved rate! Please stop and breathe!
Levi rubbed his temples slowly, taking out a handful of chocolate covered almonds before going back to walking, now a lot slower.
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Three shuffled songs later Gavin got himself out of this immediate neighborhood without switching gears once. Finally, he got to the large hill at the top of Maple street , taking his ipod out once more. He quickly put on the song All Star, grinning
Gavin: some-BODY!
He started as he kicked off, speeding down the hill at a dizzying speed. He turned into the school with a screech, stopping right in the bike holder. He took off his helmet in slow motion as though he had long, flowing hair.
Gavin pulled off the bike lock that had been chained around the top of his backpack. He locked it intricately around the body and break chord and his helmet's holes, before turning to the crowds.
Gavin: Sarah! Love the Braces, the pink makes your eyes pop! Jeffy, new bike? Siiiiick. Olivia is that a new letter on your jacket? Whoo Mathletes!
Gavin had a genuine observation for everyone and seemed very comfortable and sure in each interaction.
At one point Gavin felt a chill down his back, but had no idea what could cause it, so he shook it off. He walked by Bridgette and gasped
Gavin: Yoooo! my BOUken = deaTH: Soldier B! No idea it had been translated already!!
Giving a single finger gun, Gav then gave a warm comment on whatever part of Pristine’s look she put the most effort into or was the most proud of as he made his way past them into the school. He made a bee line for his destination, before slipped right inside the nurses office
Gavin: Gina!! Lovely to finally meet ya! Sure you got the note from Gran?
The elderly nurse looked over at Gavin slowly, with as much distaste as her face was able to express.
Nurse: I did. Tell me again why you have to do that /here/
Gavin: **hisses** Unfortunately, like most things in life, it's the insurance company
Gavin shakes his head, looking down.
Gavin: Make you a deal. If you can help me get an adult nebulizer we can talk. But for now, as long as it sounds like I’m getting lucky with Daffy, imma use yours.
Before the woman was able to comment on his crudeness Gavin slipped his way into the stall in the back of the nurses office.
There was the rustling of a bag, then the puff of an inhaler, followed by a rubber duck quack. This happened once more, before rustling of hiding the shameful medical device. Gavin slipped out of the stall, giving finger guns to the nurse as he slipped out the door.
Gavin continued his glazing of students before he finally sat down at a round table, close to the vending machines with the healthy snacks
Gavin: so! I was able to find those snacks you wanted, but it wasn’t cheap. Bu its the /import tax/ that’s the real killer.
Gavin set first a box of oreos from Japan on the table. It looked like a wicked promotional product, but it was Sakura Matcha.
The second package he set down was a large variety pack of kitkats. This bag was open at the very top.
The person across the table said nothing. He reached into the bag of candy carefully. He stopped when he felt the thin box. He pulled the box just above the candy line, opening it far enough to see the disk inside. He nodded, dropping the box back into the depths of the candy.
The boy then reached into his pocket, pulling out his wallet. He reached into the card holders and pulled out a pre-folded wad of cash. He handed it to Gavin.
Gavin: what’d I do? **counting money?
???: ** already into his second milk tea flavored kitkat** hmmm?
Gav: What’d I do? To earn this money?
???: Oh! My grandmother in St. Baker? Mowed her lawn and cleaned the oil stains from her garage floor.
Gavin nodded and hummed, seeming content.
???: you goin’ to that pep rally or whatever?
Gavin laces his fingers together and bent them back, getting 17 distinct popping sounds.
Gavin: Yeahhhhh, you know how it is Rick. Can’t have the school callin’ Nan. You /gotta/ go to the first 53 classes. After that, they’re more lax.
Ricky looked up slowly, starting to count before stopping.
Gavin: **chuckle** so the first week is 35. Monday and tuesday add 14, then you have to at least go to class until the one AFTER lunch. Skipping the lunch class is a rookie mistake, this is where they expect to lose you. But 5th period and beyond? Smooth sailing.
Ricky turned his head as if to look at a camera to the side.
Ricky: If you put even half as much effort into classes as you do being a bum-
Gavin: ** hisses** speaking of bum, and chance I can bum some food food off you? I promised Nana I’d-
Ricky: ** does not break eye contact as he chucks as cheese stick at Gavins head**
Gavin: ** grabs the stick and bites through the plastic and the cheese, forcing the cheese stick up like a push pop.**
Ricky: DUDE! What is your problem? ** packing up the treats his bag**
Gavin: ** with a full mouth** hungwy?
Just then the first bell charmed, leaving most freshmen to the entrance ceremony. Gavin and Ricky both stand to follow the crowd
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Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:20 am
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Gymnasium Halls========== gaia_angelright
**Bridgette continues to run towards...well, she isn't too certain, actually. She just needed to get away from it all for a moment. The previous scene with Pristine caused her anxiety to spike in ways she had not yet felt.**
Bridgette: *panting and holding in sobs*
**She couldn't believe her entire life could end in such a swift instance. The love of her life, gone!! Stolen by the grasp of that Witch Pristine...well, Wicked Witch. Bridgette quite liked witches, actually. She hated that they got bad representation in media and literature**
Bridgette: *panting a bit less, no more sobs*
**Bridgette begins to slow as she thinks about her own words. The imagery she formed with them. This always gives her such comfort. In her daydreams, everything was always fine. Everyone felt Loved and no one felt shame. As she continues her mad dash, she keeps this fleeting thought from fleeting a bit longer. But, more importantly, Love always conqured all**
gaia_crown ==========Bridgette's Determination========== gaia_crown
**The scene is like a fairy tale. Likely because it is one such storybook land. The land is lush, the skies are blue and the castle are quite astounding. Overhead, dragons and phoenixes casually fly about. All friendly, as Bridgette knew too well. But, there was a danger in these lands now. One of great evil that must be stopped...**
WickedWitchPristine: Mwahaha!! And now with the Prince in my clutches, no one will EVER stop me!!
**The Wicked Witch Pristine stood upon a giant...well honestly, a relatively small boulder really. But, it was still quite foreboding. At the foot of the boulder, in chains, was a boy dressed a a lolipop-like outfit. The sky seemed just a bit darker over where the Wicked Witch Pristine stood**
PrinceLeoOfSweets: Hey!! Lemme go!! This isn't very nice of you!!
WickedWitchPristine: Well, I'm not a very nice person!! Maybe if you were better at not always seeing the best in people, you would have known that. But, it IS a very good quality that some girls who truly love you like, so I'll let it slide. But, you're trapped forever and noooo one will ever save you!! Certainly not some dumpy, fat, ugly, good-for-nothing-
**-The Wicked Witch Pristine's speech is suddenly halted and shifted. This was...a bit too "on-the-nose" for Bridgette. And sadly, this did tend to happen. Sometimes, the real world thoughts are just too strong to drown out the thoughts of DETERMINATION. But, Bridgette herself was determined**
WickedWitchPristine: *clearing her throat* What I MEANT to say was...CERTAINLY not some beautiful, intelligent, lovely smelling and ever kind hero of the people!!
PrinceLeoOfSweets: Oh please!! I need saving!!...and Gogurt. I'm really into Gogurt right now.
**There, in chains of lies and deceit and just plain ol' not-so-niceness was Prince Leo of Sweets, future King to the Land of Sweets. Despite how cunning-**
PrinceLeoOfSweets: "Cunning?"
**Yes, cunning. Despite how cunning he was, he was no match for the Wicked Witches evil whims!! And her devilish new concotion**
WickedWitchPristine: Haha!! And it is with THIS eeevil Gogurt that I will keep you in my wretched clutches forever!!
???: STOP RIGHT THERE!!
**Just then, a hero approaches!! She's dressed in-....um....well, Bridgette hasn't thought of that yet so right now, she's dressed in that outfit from Billie Eilish's concert that Nancy said was really cool. The one with the shirt that should be a dress and the pants that should be illegal**
WickedWitchPristine: Oh noooooo!! Could it beeee?!?
Bridgette?: Y-yes!! It is I-err, me!! Here to stop you and get my Prince back!!
WickedWitchPristine: Wait?....YOUR Prince?!? Hahaha!!! Preposterous!! For the Prince to be yours, that would mean-....no....
Bridgette?: Yes!! I TOO am a Princess!! The Princess of everything, in fact!!
PrinceLeoOfSweets: Oh Princess Bridgette, you've come!! I knew you would!!
Bridgette?: Yes!! Cause I'm super reliable and fearless!!
WickedWitchPristine: Oh please!! I beg you!! Don't attack me with your mighty-
Bridgette?: ...
WickedWitchPristine: ....your mighty-
Bridgette?: ....
WickedWitchPristine: Um...line?
PrinceLeoOfSweets: Psst, I don't think she's thought of it yet.
Bridgette?: Exactly!! GREAT observation from the Cunning Prince Leo of Sweets!! WHICH is why weeee....um...are going to go for cake until I do!!
WickedWitchPristine: Nooooo!!! Not cake!! But that will ruin my perfect figure all the boys love!! It may even make me taller, which all boys hate.
Bridgette?: Except the Prince!!
WickedWitchPristine: Yes, except him. 'Cause he's perfect and all girls should like him, actually. But, he should only like you back because otherwise, it'll hurt your feelings he doesn't know you have.
PrinceLeoOfSweets: That was alll oddly specific....anywho, to cake we shall venture!! Oh, btw, Bridgey, the bells been going off for a bit. Is that your alarm?
Bridgette?: No. We're at school. So, that must be-
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: South Gym========== gaia_angelright
**-It is then Bridgette realizes that she has run into the middle of the south Gym.....naturally, her embarrassment is now surging once more. She runs further down the hall, towards the Theater**
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Entrance Hall========== gaia_angelright
**As Leo walks in with Pristine and the popular kid group, Bridge and tthe Smash Bros rush past them. Previously, they would have the forethought to wait and let the "kids that matter" enter first. But, Bridge seems to have had an effect on them. They are far more confident than normal**
Pristine: UGH!!! Ex-CUSE me!!
**The rest of the group remains silent but Leo speaks up**
Leo: What's up??
Pristine: It's TRADITION that I walk in first!! My parents paid a lot of money for this school!!
Leo: Your parents-....oh!!! You're a Prince!! Cool!! That makes sense!!
Pristiine: W-Wait-....you didn't know my last name and you agreed to go to the dance with me?
Leo: Uh....well, yeah. I think you're cool.
Pristine: Nothing about my background? Not trying to get in good with my family? Not trying to get on my brother's good side? Just....you were interested in me?
Leo: Um....yeah. Is that odd??
**Pristine, if for a moment felt-....well, she didn't know. "She"....she didn't know. If she had to describe it, this was the first moment in a very long time she felt like an individual, rather than an asset to-.....she shakes the thought. But, chooses not to shake Leo. She had full intentions of testing him against the jocks to see if he was worth her time. Or even trade up on him at the dance itself. But....she suddenly saw something more...sweet, in him**
Pristine: *quick laugh* It's no big. Let's go.
**The group is confused but follows Pristine's lead. Except the other popular girl. She saw something she could finally use. A weapon Pristine weilded against her so many times: Vulnerability**
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Back-Back-Stage Theater========== gaia_angelright
**Bridgette finally stops to catch her breath. She looks around and the room is dark. But, comforting. Oddly enough, she couldn't even remember how she got here. She was just running, thinking and....poof...here she was in this room**
Bridgette: Oh my. What have I gotten myself into now...
**Bridgette collects herself and begins looking for the exit...which she can't find. She checks every wall but there is no door. But, still, the young girl keeps her composure**
Bridgette: *hyperventilation* Oh my, oh no, oh my, oh no!!! I'm gonna die in here!!! HELP!!!
Mike: So much shouting!! We're right here!!
**Bridgette quickly turns around to see a bookshelf next to a mirror next to a large, porcelain and fabric doll next to a piano next to-...well, a lot of clutter.. But, as Bridgette looks around once more, she sees no one. Who could have spoken?**
Moira: Hi!! We're so glad you could make it!!
Bridgette: HUH?!?
**Bridgette looks down to see the doll...is now standing!!!**
Bridgette: I-....I-....
Mike: Moira, honestly!!! We're suppose to ease her into this!!
**Bridgette now realizes the male voice she heard earlier didn't just come from the mirror, but the mirror itself!! Bridgette responds with the upmost poise**
Brigette: *faints*
Mike: .....great, now there's a passed out preteen locked in closet.
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2026 11:32 am
Sonny and her crew walked their way into the auditorium, Sonny and one of the girls followed her, the other two going in the row behind them for easier communication between the group. Doctor walked to the part of the stage where she would be standing, essentially 5 feet from the main speaker. Sonny sat directly facing her, and the others seemed mildly embarrassed to be so close to the front. Just as Doctor turned to leave Sonny waved
Sonny: wait!
Doctor: **turning around** huh?
Sonny: **turns her right arm upwards to show her palm, takes three fingers on her left touching her pulseline on her wrist. (translation: doctor)
Doctor was genuinely touched, and for just a moment flashes a soft smile. But OH! She can’t be TOO gushy, so she signed the first insult that came to her head
Doctor: **put her thumb and pinky out of a balled fist, put that on the side of her forehead, swishing her hand so the thumb and pinky alternate between which is touching her head while sticking her tongue out** (translation: BLONDE!!!)
Doctor then turned towards the back of the stage.
Sonny: **sticks her tongue out too**
???: Okay, SHOWOFF!!!
Sonny: ** rubs the back of her head nervously laughing. If she were a 90’s anime character she’d have a giant sweatdrop** I just got lucky. There’s no one neat sign for Martha or Watson **signing the letters one by one for both names as she said them **
Doctor walks back right behind the curtain. She pulls out her phone to her email, squinting
Doctor: “She will be wearing a “smart tan suit” **reading off the email** No idea how to tell how smart a suit is, but I can probably tell tan.
Doctor sits down on a chair left by the theater crew. She put in one headphone so she could listen for the guest speaker before putting on her music
Doctor: Draw a circle that’s the earth! Draw a circle that’s the earth!
As she went into a browser and went right to Wattpad
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Levi weaved his way as quickly as he was able to without getting an alert, eyes darting around until he found a school map in a glass container. He noted the entrances to the theater that were only a few feet from the stage, making it easier for the artists. He then noticed a second exit, near the very top of the stairs. Maybe he could go in that door and slip down to get his schedule? He didn’t want to be late for his first....second class.
Levi: sorry ....sorry .... oh didn’t see-
Despite his size, Levi was doing his best to not bump into anyone. He certainly tried. He also noticed the closer he got to the door he was intending to go in, the less people he saw. This was either a really good sign, or really bad. Finally, in the 8th grade hallway, was a door with a worn brass sign reading theater. It was shut.
When Levi pulled the door, it made a heavy noise, as if it had not been opened in a while. He could see down near the front of the auditorium was a table with women standing to hand out schedules. Could he get down there before the speech started? If the lights went out he would just sit and listen. Might actually be good, find out about the school- no, Focus Levi, get to CLASS
Levi started going down the wide steps towards the front, not too quickly. He watched as every second he delayed meant a dozen more freshmen filling the room, making the journey harder.
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As the bell rang, the two picked up pace just enough to match traffic
Gavin: Hey...Hey Ricky. Hey Ricky.
Ricky: ...
Gavin: Hey...Hey Ricky. Hey Ricky.
Ricky: I am /not/ answering the Peter Griffin voice.
Gavin: you just did, Ricky heheheheheheh
When Ricky didn’t reply, Gavin kept going.
Gavin: I’m stuck in my game again. Can you come over after school and beat this mission for me?
Ricky: is it Stronghold assault again?
Gavin: ** now in his normal voice** Its so hard! How’s it fair they have a cannon???
Ricky: do you have the recipe for firecrackers yet?
Gavin: I don’t like going to class in real life, why would I go to class in a video game?
Ricky: **rubbing his temples** How can you call it your favorite game if you refused to go to class? When is the school the main setting?
Gavin: And how many hours in Final Fantasy XV was spent fishing?
Ricky put a hand on his chest in faux shock.
Ricky: Don’t you remember the speech Ms. Love gave on the last day of class last year?!
Ricky and Gavin in Unison deadpan : Bullying hurts everyone
Before both bursting out in laughter
Ricky: Here’s the deal. I will beat that mission. I will even go get the high score on Consumo so you can use the comic shop as a base. But
There’s always a butt.
Ricky: you have to sit next to me and actually do your homework. All of it.
Gavin followed Ricky into the theater hall.
Gavin: You’re lucky Zoe is hot. Okay.
Gavin pulled out a red college rule notebook. On the inside was taped a drawing from a wide ruled notebook with what at first looked like football plays.
Gavin: Okay, first three, maybe four rows are a no-go. Too much visibility. So is being directly in front of the speaker, or two in either direction of the middle. Same rules apply for back rows. But you also don’t want to be on the sides. Generally, teachers wont push past 4 kids to shush you, so the best seats in the house are the ones I’ve marked in green. I’d be happy to photocopy this for you at the library if you pay the 10 cents. **beaming with pride**
Ricky stood dumbfounded at the amount work that clearly went into this chart. He went to say something, but shook his head.
Ricky: ** giving a fond smile** lets get seated before all the “good” spots are taken.
The two slip into the 6th row, taking up seats 6-7, without taking the time to see who was already sitting there.
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2026 12:44 pm
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Back-Back-Stage Theater========== gaia_angelright ???: So, should I fan her? Mike : No, no. That won't work. It's cool back here. She's not hot.**In the dark, unlit back of the Backstage Theater, Bridgette lies near motionless on the ground. Her fainting spells rarely came on but when they did, they were...a necessary evil, as she put it. Better to pass out than to be fully awake for the panic attack** Mike: Not much of a hero if she's not awake, eh????: I think a good ol' fashion fanning will do the trick!! Always does!! Watch-Mike: -NOT SO-.... not so close to her face!! Human girls are notoriously fragile.Bridgette: *coming to** U-...uh-... ???: You're right. This looks like a job for that "Applause" technique I learned from the TV *clap, clap, clap* Is it working??Mike: KEEP IT DOWN!!! There's someone else here and I didn't invite her!! Oh, this is turning into such a mess...Bridgette: *coming to more* I-....I-....what?? Mike: She's awake-WAIT, she's awake!! Quick!! Block her mouth!!???: *still "clapping* Eww...okay, I guess *turns around and begins reaching for her skirt* Mike: No, you idiot!! The OTHER end!! That's where the food usually leaves them!! And I saw in a Health Class the "skirt" area is no place to ever grab for on a human girl!!Bridgette: *awake* Who-....who are- STRANGER DANG-???: *placing both claws over her mouth, nose and eyes* Oh!! You meant there!!! That makes more sense!!Mike: Shhh!! Shhh!! We're not alone, but we'll explain everything-Bridgette: *struggling...struggling...struggling...beginning to pass out again* Mike: Moira!! JUST her mouth!! She needs the rest of her face to breath!! The hill-ish area just above her mouth handles this too, I believe.**As Moira's grip loosens, Bridgette finally manages to pull the "hand" from her mouth. She prepares to scream again but then sees the "woman" who just had her "hands" over Bridgette mouth. She resembles....well, Shrek. She look like if Shrek was produced by one of those Superhero movie studios. But, much more life-like.** ???: Why hello!! My name is Moira. And we're gonna be your friends till the end!! Sorry I can't be louder, there's a woman here and-Bridgette: *dashing off without a single word* Mike: ......... my turn.**As if the scene folds in on itself, Bridgette is placed right back where she was, mid-run. Not yet noticing, she continues to run** Mike: And again-**As Bridgette makes it for the door, the scene folds again. She is placed right before the two magical beings, still mid-run. This time, she goes for the window, still none the wiser** Mike: Aaaand again-**Once again, Bridgette is placed right before the two. Noticing this time, she then decides to run for cover, hiding behind some crates. She is again folded back to her previous position** Mike: Well, I can tell you this at least, you're gonna do well in Cardio Training. Bridgette: Please don't kill me. Please, please, please, please, please- Moira: Now look!! You've scared her!!Mike: And worse, she's still not whispering. Thought we got a quiet one this time-Bridgette: *eyes shut as she tears up* -please, please, please, please- **The space around Bridgette begins to grow. The table she once stood next to becomes massive. The walls may as well be mountains. Pencils are now as big as semi-trucks. Still, the room "grows" even more** Moira: *looking around* ......oh, now I see!! We don't have to whisper down here!! Mike: Yes, but we do need to make this quick or run the risk of being stepped on. Bridgette: -please, please, please, please- Mike:.....you know, as much as that's my favorite of the Magic Words, you can stop using it now. We're safe. *Bridgette opens her eyes, still not feeling safe but realizing the reasons she does feel safe are speaking to her directly. She sees....well, something that makes her want to faint again but she knows this will solve nothing* Bridgette: We're......we-.....you-.....I'm SHRUNK?!?! HELP!!! OH NO!!! HELP!!! Mike: Hey, hey, HEY!!!!!!! You're safe!! We're the ones who invited you here. Bridgette: *looking around, panicked* What?!? Moira: That was us in the mirror. In Mr. Selwyn's car. Mike: Yes. And it was us who wrote that note for you in your diary- Moira: -we can skip that part. Mike: .....you-....you forgot, didn't you. UGH!!! Moira, HOW is she supposed to know WHY we brought her here with no info?!? We probably seem like monsters!! Bridgette: You-....aren't monsters? Moira: Oh no!!....Though, I do know some nice monsters if you need any!! Mike: Nancy will have plenty of monsters after we're done explaining all of this- Bridgette: -Nancy? Mike: Yes. Well, since we're already off to a great start....*clears throat* I am Magical Mystic Mr. Michael, the Mystical Magic Mirror. Or just Mike. It's wonderful to official meet you, Nancy. Moira: And I'm just Moira. My name is much, much longer than his so there's no need to toddle off with that. Bridgette: *looking off* Nancy.... Mike: Yes....yes, we know you're Nancy Vargas. So, Nancy, today begins the rest of your life!! You are the first in a long line of- Bridgette: -I'm not Nancy. I'm just..... just Bridgette**Bridgette, still confused on...well, all of it now understood one very important fact. Whatever this magical adventure is, it's not for her. Certainly, she thought. These two....whatever they are wanted someone like Nancy, surely. Or Leo and even Bridge. Certainly not wallflower Bridgette though** Mike; So.....so-......*blankly* Moira....did you get the wrong girl? Moira: The one in the car who is close to the Red-headed boy and the boy with an unusually high CMBR signature. Mike: There were TWO girls in the car, Moira!! Oh no, we really DID kidnap a little girl!!...........we're so sorry miss but, you're not who we were looking for. We need someone to be our Champion. We need a Magical Girl who can wield the power of Fantasy. Bridgette: A...."Magical Girl?" Like a superhero? Moira: Oh yes!! We need to bestow upon her this magical.....trinket thing- *pulling out a jeweled Rose Pink make-up compact* -so she can fight the Black Kingdom. It's attacking far too early for our liking and- Mike: -NO MORE!! Tell her no more!! Moira: Understood. Here, love, take a closer look. Mike: Wait, don't- **As Moira hands Bridgette the Make-Up compact, it opens, releases a push of blush. She hears the whispers of memories she has yet to even have. But, more pronounced, she feels her own DETERMINATION....no....no, this is Love. Raw...Unfiltered...Love. ** Bridgette: *staring into its mirror* It's pretty....and it's talking to me? Mike: Well...... now you've done it. No taking this back now. gaia_angelleft ==========Theater Hall: South Auditorium========== gaia_angelright **Pristine, Leo and their group enter into the South Auditorium for the Welcome Ceremony. Leo sees Bridge and his new group sitting in the front section but towards the middle. Before he can suggest a spot to sit, Pristine guides him and her group to the front row. There is a section reserved for faculty and "guests of honor."** Pristine: *counting*........*to Mr. Fraiser* Move. We have an extra person. Mr. Fraiser: Miss Prince, I- Mrs. Flenier: -Move, Jim. It is too early for this. **Mr. Fraiser "chooses" to stand against the wall. Pristine seats all of her friends accordingly. Naturally, Leo sits to her left. He notices Mr. Frasier's seat, from which he needed to evacuate, is left empty. Before Leo can open his mouth to comment, he hears Nancy's words ringing in his ear: Read the room, Princess." ....Leo understands Pristine likely didn't want him sitting there. He's not too pleased about this but, he's atleast happy he understands.** ???: *clears throat* **The auditorium remains loud. Pristine gives a biting look to any in her group still chatting. She then looks subtly back to other groups in the auditorium. Those familiar with Pristine immediately get their groups in order too. Leo is impressed by the level of influence Pristine has. Not just on other students, but on faculty too. And it was for good reason they quiet themselves and listen on this day** ???1: *clears throat again, now giving sharp eyes at Pristine.**... ???2: *A boy not too much older than Pristine but not looking at her once* Animals... **It is then a man rushes to the stage, frantically tripping over himself, to create order. Not just for his student body but for his school's stakeholders** Principal Groupman: CHILDREN PLEASE-....*clears throat*...Everyone, your undivided attention please. We have special guests. ???1: Honestly, Charles. How can we be guests when we own the very home we stand in? P.Groupman: AHAHAHA!!! NO TRUE, LOVEY- Lovey: -Mrs. Prince, Charles- P.Groupman: MRS. PRINCE!! OFCO-....um, obviously, ma'am. And my, has Furious grown in the past year- Furious: -Save it, old man. My mother hasn't decided to fire you...yet. Lovey: *taking the mic* Hello, oh bright and shiny Star Point Academy students!! Today, you embark on a new adventure!! One that will surely lead to profitable or service-based futures. I can tell from the very front row my Princess has already found the winners among you. Pristine: *giving a gentle but proud wave* Lovey: -let's not steal mommy's spotlight, dear- *Pristine ceases waving immediately* Lovey: ...Some of you are about to be the very future of this God-given, America First nation. Here, you will begin your journey to rising to Power and taking your finances by the horns. I see a lot of greatness in that front row..... And the rest of you will serve wonderfully as this country's lifeblood. Toiling away in your 9-5s, proving a great service for our great and powerful CEOs and business owners. Furious: And some of you will serve us in our recently renovated, Prince Enterprises prison system. Lovey: That's right, dear!! Not everyone can be as successful as you!! Why, my son Furious already has a modeling contract on top of of speaking for the GOP Youth Confrence- **As Lovey begins gushing over Furious, Leo takes notice of Pristine. She keeps blank but beautiful expression. Silence. It's as if she...practiced looking like this. Like she not even alive, really. Just....Silent. As if she's hearing every word but is actually totally checked out......so, Leo does the unthinkable....he breaks the Silence** Leo: *raising his hand* Pristine: What are you doing?!? Put your hand down!! You can't talk while she's ta-Lovey: Yes....you...the boy sitting next to my SURELY well-mannered daughter? Leo: Uh....yeah!!! I just wanted to say it's great to finally meet you!! I just met Pristine and she's pretty cool. And I can tell she is because you are too!! Also, Furious, I like your shoes. They look expensive!! Gotta be so exclusive, only YOU have 'em. **Pristine is-....mortified. She curses the very second she invited this.....BAFFOON into her circle. How could everything fall apart so quickly-** Lovey: ....Young man, I- Furious: -AHAHA....Hahaha!! Thanks bro. Yeah, DIRECT from the Designer. You've probably never heard of him though, so why bother- Leo: -they look like Bottega Veneta but the finishing have a Brunello Cucinelli feel. But, it's YOU who really make them work!! I can tell why you have that modeling contract. blaugh **Furious continues cracking the first genuine smile he's ever cracked in this school. His mother is......well, she has a lot of emotions at the moment but she settles on her default** Lovey: Well, well!!! Looks like this young man has already decided to be a winner!! My little Pristine, have you found yourself a Lost Prince?? Pristine: Heh-heh. xd I- Lovey: -wonderful, dear. Anywho, boys, back to mommy speaking!! And-...what is your name, young man? Leo: Leo. Leonardo Patrick Mercer!! And again, really great to meet you. Pristine has been a big help in getting me used to things around her. Furious: Hmm.....well, little sister, I do have to give credit where it's due...you picked a good one. I can certainly mold this one when he reaches New Seattle High. **Pristine's pleased facial expression suddenly dissipates. She mentally prepares to not like this new friend she just made in approximately 2-3 years.....but....maybe.....Leo would be different-* Leo: -aww, I spilled my fruit cup. But, it was just the fruit juice!! **Just....maybe** gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Back-Back-Stage Theater========== gaia_angelright **Unbeknownst to everyone in the South Auditorium, Bridgette was still shrunk to the size of a pea in the Back of the Backstage** Moira: I said "I'm sorry!!" Isn't that enough? Mike: "Sorry" doesn't fix the state of the world, Moira!! Moira: We can can just wait for another girl with magical potential. Mike: No, no, no!! It's has to be "Her." It has to be "A girl not yet a Princess who walks in a field of Love." All the prophecies point to it. Moira: But, didn't prophecies we uncovered also mention a boy who's really good at blowing balls? We haven't done much searching for him. Mike: It VAGUELY said he was good at "striking from afar like the wind." I'm....I'm not sure why the hieroglyphs depicted egg-shaped balls though. Bridgette: Um... Moira: Well, maybe that's our problem!! We need to find the boy with the egg-shaped balls!! Mike: MAGICAL. GIRL. Moira, it has to be a MAGICAL GIRL!! I can train some kid in...what I suppose in an egg-throwing contest. Bridgette: Excuse me... Moira: But what if they were MAGICAL eggs with GIRLS in them?? Hmm?? Mike: ....I hate you. Bridgette: UM!!.....um.....maybe I could try? **As the two magical beings were suddenly taken aback by Bridgette's suggestion, so too was she. This was...unprecedented for her. Before the young red-headed girl stood not just two things she didn't understand but a responsibility she couldn't hope to take on...and yet...just this once...she felt like being brave. She felt....a.....a....a DETERMINATION to do this** Bridgette: Um.....*holding out the compact* Magical powers, go!!! Mike: .... Bridgette: Um....*holding it out again* Make-....um....make a fire!! Or...um- Moira: See?? Look how much she's trying!! This could still work. Mike: ...................well, I guess we have no choice. If we're gonna do this though, let's do this right. Say, uh, "Just Bridgette," is it?? I'm gonna make us big again but I'm also gonna cast another spell. BUT....you have to be ready to cast one right before I do, understand?....gonna take that as a "Yes* **The room begins to shrink again* Bridgette: Y-y-yes!! I understand!! Well....a bit. What spell should I cast? I can't believe I just said thatMoira: Well, here the tick. We can't tell you!! You just need to know!! So, when it happens- Mike: -It's happening now, by the way- Moira: -just feel the words and say them with confidence!! Bridgette: So....when I get big again- Mike: -which is happening now, by the way- Bridgette: -I say....something I'm confident in?!? Moira: Yes!! See!! So simple!!! **Bridgette both understood (sort of) and was terrified by the notion. She doesn't do ANYTHING with confidence. Not even saying her own name.** Mike: ......................................................................................................now would be a good time to say the thing. Bridgette: OH!!! UH, UH!!! Mike: Quickly!! There's a lady in here and I gotta cast MY spell- **Bridgette thinks about what she really wants to happen in this very moment. She thinks that she wants to be someone different. Someone else. Yeah.....yeah, that's gotta be the right spell. So, she says the words that could very well do that** Bridgette: "By the Might of all that is Arcane, I forge Power. HENSHIN" Mike: AND NOW ME!! WHIMSY, PHIMSY, WOO, HA-HA!!!.....shabang!!! **In a explosion of magical smoke and shards, the room become as a mirror and shatters. Bridgette stands before the two as-** Bridgette: *eyes shut in fear* Did it work?? Mike: .......Open your eyes and take a look.... Bridgette: *looking around, then at herself* I-....I don't see anything. Mike: Exactly. Moira: Oh, be nice!! Sorry love but....it seems it didn't work. Perhaps an issue with the spell she cast? Mike: "By the Might of all that is Arcane, I forge Power. HENSHIN" What even IS that?? Didn't sound like it came from you at all and I just met you!! Bridgette: I-i-it.....came from a book. About this superhero who transforms- Mike: TRANSFORMATION?!? OH!!!....you tried to become someone you're not. That's not how that works. Lady, you've got A LOT to learn, it seems. If you have an affinity at all. Moira: Sorry dear but he's right. You tried to become someone you're not and that's just not how transformation works. You transform MORE into who you actually are. That's *wink* the ticket. Bridgette: Or maybe the ticket is you wanted Nancy and I messed this up. Gosh, I mess everything up... Moira: Oh, don't be so hard on yourself!! I took me years to change into the gorgeous form you see before you!! **Bridgette is just then reminded she talking to a mirror and an ogre...and that they haven't been whispering despite the other woman being in the room** Bridgette: Um, should we be a bit quieter?? Mike: Hmm?? Oh, that lady. Again, my spell DID work. Just not as intended. She doesn't know who you are and never will. Bridgette: Huh?? Mike: MY spell was meant to conceal identities. You're still you. So, now that's concealed from her. She can't see or hear you or any of us. Ever. Moira: Haha!! Funny spell that one. Hope she's not your teacher....or mum. **Bridgette walks over to the woman, waving in her face** Moira: Oh, but DO mind her hair, love!! She can still feel when you touch that!! Magic is a funny thing....especially when it comes to hair...and baby teeth for some reason.
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2026 4:52 pm
When Sonny finally looks to her left, she feels a chill down her spine. Sure, she frequently heard the vague warnings about men from her father, all girls did .But as far as she knew, this was the first woman she had been warned of by name. And from the haunted look in her father’s eyes, Sonny suspected the fear was more related to him. Sonny sighed softly, hopeful they did not know who she was. Even though she she doubted that she was in immediate (physical) danger, she still texted
SG: Hey I think I left my handkerchief in the car
To let her driver she did not feel great. She then opened her text line to Doctor. She looks at it, starting and stopping texts, before eventually deciding in the end to send
(sheepthumbsupgif)
But before she could hit send
???: **taps Sonny on the shoulder from behind**
(I don’t intend to name and character them all at least not right away. )
Sonny: **Jumps, letting out a cute gasp. Her hair falls back into perfect curls at the bottom, despite being airborne, before she turns to where she was touched
???: ** First points at herself with a thumb, then puts both hands flat, palm down, facing each other above her head. She then moved them together to mouth level keeping the same position. (translation: I’ve been demoted)
Sonny: **makes a frowning face. She was going to do the proper sign for sadness, but realized that was a bit extravagant. She ran a single pointer finger from her tear duct down her cheek
(translation: cry)
Before looking to her right. There were a few spaces next to her empty. She wasn't sure if they were giving her additional spaces, or if the next group wanted to be together, but either way it was noteworthy. . She took a deep breath, before sitting back. This was the perfect test of her conviction! . When the talking started she looked ahead, wondering if Doctor was going to come out for this, or only the expected guest.
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Back stage, Doctor is completely zoned out of the outside world. She hadn’t been allowed much internet over the summer, so she was going to enjoy.
Doctor: :notes: I tied a ribbon in my hair, and tried my best to smile...:musical_note:
Despite anything, and anything going on, the young woman’s focus did not waver.
Doctor: No way, Doitsu!?!?!?”
There was a genuine shock in her voice, as though she had not gone through 34 keywords to find her perfect fic
Hearing the “special guest” speak Is what sends her into high gear. This was NOT on her script and she was NOT ready for whoever this is! Doctor stands up a little too fast..and immediately sits down from lack of iron. She breathes hard to try to get self back in fighting spirit despite her dizziness.
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When Levi heard someone talking he ducked into the closest seat he could, Mildly resigned to be late. He was sure pushing his way to the front would draw more attention than being late, anyway.
(hey, he’s big and clumsy. Maybe something will happen if you bump him or something : P )
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Gavin: aaaaaaaand done. You can make 13 words with the letters E-L- L-M-O-W
Gavin held up the notebook with the top page filled with words, his chest puffed proudly.
Ricky: Great! And that’s english #1.
Gavin: hmmm?
Ricky: The minigame for English class is putting those letters together-did you really not go to a single english class?! You can apologize to the cops at level 5!
You can apologize?!
ricky wanted to say something, but unfortunately for him Lovely was on the stage now. He sat, resigned, as Gavin stared ahead at the ethereal woman. Typical.
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2026 10:27 am
gaia_angelleft ==========Star Point Academy: Back-Back-Stage Theater========== gaia_angelright **As Moira and Mike make plans on-....well, what even to do next, Bridgette monitors The Doctor.** PrincessPrincess007
Hearing the “special guest” speak Is what sends her into high gear. This was NOT on her script and she was NOT ready for whoever this is! Doctor stands up a little too fast..and immediately sits down from lack of iron. She breathes hard to try to get self back in fighting spirit despite her dizziness.
**While The Doctor cannot see her, she can see The Doctor has begun to hyperventilate.** Bridgette: Um....Mr. Mirror and Mrs. Ogre? Mike: Just Mike is fine- Moira: -"Mrs?" Well, it seems someone has finally taken my hand- Bridgette: -sorry!! Um....this woman seems to be, um....in distress? Mike: A Damsel in Distress?!?.......... PERFECT!!!!!
**Bridgette is taken aback by Mike's sudden enthusiasm. He walks....well, waddles over to Bridgette and the Doctor** Mike: Something tells me we're going to have to start you off small. Moira, the pen. **Moira searches through a large drawer of many, many glowing and sparkingly things until she finds-** Moira: YES!!!! **Moira hands the "pen" to Bridgette, who in instantly transported elsewhere** Mike: .......Moira......was that the "What If Tomorrowland was real" PIN you just handed her? Moira: Why yes!! You asked for the pin, I gave you the p- Mike: -PEN!!! I SAID "PEN!!" WE KIDNAPPED A LITTLE GIRL AND SENT HER TO A FUTURE THAT ISN'T EVEN REAL?!? AND IT WASN'T EVEN THE RIGHT LITTLE GIRL?!?Moira: Hmm...when you put it that way, we may be in a bit of a pickle. What to do....what to do..... Mike: I need a drink and I don't have a mouth. **Just then, Bridgette pops back into frame, just where she left. She now wears a "Tumorrowlnd" shirt and holds a 3-sided hotdog. Her facial expression is-** Bridgette: *1000 miles stare* Moira: Oh look!! She's back!! How was your trip? Mike: 1 week or 2? Those pins were made with Techno Magic. A lot of AI there. Hence why the shirt is spelled-....well, I'm sure they teach AI in your school. Bridgette: .... Mike: You should be glad you got one of the newer models. The old pins would leave you stranded for months. Moira: Oh!! But, I see they've finally made the food look like food!! How lovely!! Bridgette: ..........No more, thank you. Moira: No more hotdogs or- **-Without a word, Bridgette prepares to walk away. She then sees The Doctor again...."Damsel in Distress"....if she was truly to become the hero she secretly dreamed of being, now was her time. Not only was a woman in need BUT she couldn't even see Bridgette. So....no need to feel self-conscious. It was like she was wearing a permanent mask** Bridgette: Um, Mr-...I mean, Mike. Moira. Do you have the correct Pen? **Mike, who was very skeptical in the beginning, begins to feel a spark of Hope. No, he did not think Bridgette would be the best candidate. Far from it. But....she was showing the Heart. And sometimes, that's all that matters** Mike: You still want to help this woman? Despite everything?.......hmm.....Moira, the pen. The Moonlight Masquarade. **Moira collects the correct pen and gives it to Bridgette. The pen is beautiful. Its gold seems to shine on forever and it's designs are like words written in a language Bridgette couldn't hope to read but also seemed to understand fully** Mike: You were interested in Transformation spells, right?? Like you tried for the Soldier B comic book? Well, consider this "training wheels." Moira: While you won't be able to become your truest form, this pen is very much tied to the magicks that should, in theory, be tied to the magick we're looking for you to have. Make any sense? Bridgette: Not much has made sense since I got here, ma'am. I'm sorry. Moira: Oh no apologies needed, love!!! Mike: The pen ALSO has another function, in relation to my spell. When you transform, she WILL be able to see you as you won't be "just Bridgette," in a sense. You'll be....um...."Fireman Bridgette" or "President Bridgette" Bridgette: Oh......**reading the inscriptions on the Moonlight Masquerade* Okay, I think I get it. Mike: That's a good sign. Now, repeat after me- Bridgette: *without a single pause, Bridgette feels her DETERMINATION* ✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧ Bridgette: **holding up the Moonlight Masquerade** Disguise POWER!!! **She throws the pen into the air. It begins to spin wildly, flickering with golden light.** Bridgette: **her voice magically echoing** TURN me into a... ....um, a completely successful nurse like, someone a doctor would listen to. Or even a nur se practitioner!! A hero for all women who helps everyone, please!!! **Bridgette's pants, socks and shoes change from a cotton fabric to the lower halves of scrubs and crocs with cute medical dangles on them. Her t-shirt shifts into the top part of her scrubs and a stethoscope. The Moonlight Masquerade falls to Bridgette's chest, forming a name badge. Glasses form from a golden beam of light** ✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧✦ ✧ **"Bridgette" stands before Mike and Moira** Mike: Wow.....okay. I'm impressed. Moira: Oh!!! I knew you could do it, love!!! "Bridgette": What did I d- **Bridgette looks into Mike's...um...face and sees herself. She is no longer a 12-year-old student but now a 30-something-year-old woman. She look highly professional but also very medical. Her hair still maintains it's same red and her skin is still milky white. To the naked eye, you would think she's not even Bridgette's mother but her older twin sister. But, she did look different enough for The Doctor to see her now. While The Doctor can never see Bridgette again, Nurse Practitioner Bridgette was in full view** N.P.Bridgette: Hello, Miss. Do you need assistance?
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2026 12:35 pm
The moment The Doctor realized there was an adult that could see her, the code switching started at once. Her posture immediately fixed, she subconsciously pulled the edges of her shorts down, and even though she was struggling to breathe she put on a perfect, warm smile.
Doctor: Hello! Yes, have you happened to have seen Vice Principal Tallow? I was supposed to be her ASL interpreter, but I was not briefed on this newcomer. If you can find her, I would like to know the extent of my responsibilities. Thank you.
The crispness of the words, the pronunciation, if any of them had heard the girl talking to herself previously it may seem like a second person. Even if she was taking deep breaths, the girl’s words are crystal clear. She continues with her “I am a good, helpful young woman” smile even as her stomach turned from forcing herself to talk like that.
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