Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 5 Seerla and Thirtyx had scarcely moved the sign-up materials off their banner before Rhea came jogging over. “Thirtyx, if I knew you planned to stay, I wouldn’t have made you ask Seerla, and you would have saved me a lot of anxiety!” she snapped, but before heContinue reading “Final First Day”
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I’d Better Try My Best
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 4 Thirtyx headed down the other aisle toward the dorm, and he spotted the Service Club table, relatively empty by comparison. Seerla held the attention of two girls, probably sixth- or seventh-years. As he approached, he caught snatches of conversation. “Can I use hours from this club forContinue reading “I’d Better Try My Best”
We’ll Sleep When We Graduate
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 3 Thirtyx entered the classroom hoping all the rumors about Professor Dexerro’s capstone were exaggerated, but if anything, he left thinking they’d been toned down. He was staring at his syllabus with such intense dread that he completely forgot about his query for Seerla and almost walked plumbContinue reading “We’ll Sleep When We Graduate”
Better Than an Empty Booth
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 2 The clocktower bells chimed 26th bar. Instead of rising, Rhea released a prolonged groan and slumped harder against the table. “Let me talk to Seerla,” Thirtyx said. “We have our capstone next block. I can corner her if I get a head start—explain the situation, talk herContinue reading “Better Than an Empty Booth”
Backup Plans
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 1 The afternoon free period found Thirtyx and the twins at their usual table in the library trying to keep Rhea from pulling her hair out. In a flash of purple smoke, a slip of paper appeared before her, and she snatched it up hungrily. Her eyes barelyContinue reading “Backup Plans”
Majors and Minors
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 5 “But before you all peruse the robust program of extracurricular activities Wydewood proudly offers, it is time for class,” the headmistress continued. “If everyone could please place a hand on your table, we will distribute your schedules.” Azirenne and her vice-heads each raised a finger and beganContinue reading “Majors and Minors”
Glory to Grimmary and Praise to the Twins
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 4 “Oh by the Twins—save me.” Rhea practically threw herself into the open chair beside Thirtyx. She tossed her blonde hair like a curtain beside her face as if to hide behind it. “They actually think I care about the exact shade of red Marina’s family repainted theirContinue reading “Glory to Grimmary and Praise to the Twins”
Seerla
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 3 “Yeah, sure.” Thirtyx gestured to the empty chair. He wouldn’t admit it, but it made him less nervous not to be alone. Seerla set down her plate of fruit and some oat-based goo Thirtyx had never had the courage to try. “You’re not eat—” her eyes narrowedContinue reading “Seerla”
Adoring Public
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 2 As they headed down the stairs toward the dining hall, Thirtyx pulled at his collar with disdain. “I miss my lounging clothes already.” “Psh, I spent half of break in my military uniform. This is practically casual wear for me.” “Yes, yes, your posh palace life isContinue reading “Adoring Public”
Sparkly Meditation
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 1 Thirtyx vaguely registered Benn moving around in the morning, but he had no desire to rise himself. Perhaps he hadn’t truly slept well in weeks. Perhaps, despite the locked door, he’d always worried someone would make their way in without Benn there to defend him. So heContinue reading “Sparkly Meditation”
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