[Day 3, Before the Dance] Where are you going?

[Arlington Wayne]

"Marsha... Marsha.... Marsha...!"

Either Arlington was not the best runner or Marsha McCormick had quickened her pace. Surely, she just hadn't heard him. He knew this was a longshot. She was one of the most popular 7th years in the school and probably already had a date. She had probably been asked to the dance a dozen times by now. But, when he saw her crossing the courtyard, Arlie just had to give it a shot.

He likely wouldn't have another chance to approach her, so he had to try at least once. He was a little surprised when she actually stopped at the snakewood tree and turned to face him.

"Oh! Um... hi! I was wondering if you would consider.... I know there are probably other guys.... Not that you go out with a lot of them... Or, that you don't... I mean...."

Rolling her eyes, Marsha turned around.

"No, wait, Stop..."

As Arlington reached out, Bullwinkle emerged from a pocket and ran down his arm. The squirrel leapt over to the upperclassman in an attempt to stop her. The girl shrieked, batted the rodent away and ran. He stood there a moment, as Bullwinkle climbed back up and into a pocket. He just watched Marsha run away, impressed by her speed. Then, he slowly became aware of the other students in the courtyard, looking at him and whispering to one another.

Oh no...

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[Day Three, Mid-Term] I Have No Idea What I'm Doing, Muggle Studies (Intellect), 3 Study Points, 3 Knowledge Points: 1eA+3eP+3eB+2eD+2eC 1 success, 2 advantage


[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, So Uhhh... Doing Anything Thursday Night?, Formidible, Popularity difference 2: 2eA+3eD+2eC+1eS 0 successes, 3 threat


[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, So Uhhh... Doing Anything Thursday Night?, Formidible, Popularity difference 2, 2nd Attempt: 2eA+3eD+2eC+2eS 3 failures, 5 threat


Not quite the worst possible failure, but close.

[Arlington Wayne]

Arlington returned to the scene of the crime the next day. He ignored the continued stares and whispers, focusing his attention on the snakewood tree. Bullwinkle was playing in the branches. Thankfully, she hadn't been hurt when Marsha had brushed her away.

"Hey you!"



He had felt their eyes first. The Weisz sisters were hard to ignore, especially when they glared at you disapproving you. Wendy, Wanda and Wylda were 6th years who competed with one another for popularity. It seemed like an odd competition to Arlington, for identical triplets. Rivalries aside, they were protective of the social elite.

"Is it true? Did you throw a rat at Marsha?" Wylda asked.

"What? No! Bullwinkle is not a rat! She's a squirrel."

"Whatever." Wanda sciffed. "You still attacked an upperclassman."

He looked back and forth, as each sister spoke. "No. I was just asking her to the dance."

"Really? You?" Wendy laughed. "Why would anyone go with you?"

"I... I don't know... I just thought there might be a chance..."

"Now you know better." Wanda sneered.

"Enjoy the dance." Wendy laughed again and led the trio away.

Arlington looked around and saw more gossiping. It had somehow gotten worse.

Wylda glanced back at him as the Wiesz sisters left the courtyard.

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[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, Girl #2, Permit Me To Introduce Myself, Popularity 4, Year 6: 2eA+4eD 2 failures


[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, Girl #2, So Uhhh... Doing Anything Thursday Night?, Formidible, Popularity 4, Year 6: 2eA+3eD+1eC+1eS 3 successes, 5 threat


[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, Girl #2, So Uhhh... Doing Anything Thursday Night?, Formidible, Popularity 4, Year 6, Missed a Die: 1eD 0 successes


[Day Three] What, Do You Guys Not Have Dates?, Girl #2, So Uhhh... Doing Anything Thursday Night?, Formidible, Popularity 4, Year 6, 2nd Attempt: 2eA+4eD+1eC+2eS 5 failures, 2 threat