The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

[polymagic_ash]

It's still cold. I'm up to three used lurky-cloaks from the second-hand cloak store, but frankly I look ridiculous. Not even a little bit menacing. How am I supposed to find out anything on this campus if no one takes me seriously due to appearance? I found a nice winter lurky cloak on e-bay, but I can't afford both it and food on my Ministry of

Comments

[smashingrequiem]

I'm always interested in more information about conspiracies, demonology, and lore.

It's so hard to find an effective, knowledgeable person in the field, after all.

[holly_carroll]

Oooooh, I'll help you investigate stuff! Especially if there's a conspiracy to investigate, that'd be fun!^^

[charlescarroll]

No, Holly. You have classes to attend and homework to do. You don't need to be getting into trouble in place of getting good grades.

[holly_carroll]

Hey, I can investigate stuff *and* still get good grades! Besides, you're not the boss of me!

[charlescarroll]

Grades come first.

[charlescarroll]

I wasn't embarrassed and awkward, I was irritated and annoyed. I was trying to take notes on the lecture, professor.

[smashingrequiem]

Oh, I'm sure Professor Ash here would love to find you a nice secluded treehouse for your girlfriend.

Even if your girlfriend happens to be your books.

[charlescarroll]

Oh, and I'm just sure you're quite the ladies man.

I have priorities.

[smashingrequiem]

At least I entertain them, not scare them away - I wonder what your dueling opponent was so preoccupied with? It would have been a great show.

[polymagic_ash]

The digital realm is no safer than the physical one, at least in the respects you care about. Indeed, in ways it's worse, because so many more people can watch. I think you're better off socializing in the real world.