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[resignedtodeath]

So often lately have I heard of an event the school holds called Prom. It is apparently a type of ceremony where the students dress nicely and dance. Entry to this event is costly and it all seems very frivolous. I am not an acquaintance to many of the students in my class, however this topic seems to bridge the gap between strangers. Lately I have

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[unloved_nymph]

Oh! Prom!

[resignedtodeath]

Yes, it seems a ways off from now, but still it seems to have been a buzzword all semester.

[gifted_sight]

It couldn't be bad to relax with your classmates.

[resignedtodeath]

It seems far from relaxing. My female classmates go on about buying a dress and getting their hair done and finding an escort and where to go to dinner before and what to do afterward. It is a long list of things to be accomplished for such a trivial thing.

[gifted_sight]

Well except for the dinner part it doesn't sound that much different then parties at home. Maybe you were just too young for all of that.

[resignedtodeath]

Modern times would make things different, regardless of the similarities, though. And yes, Mother only let me attend for an hour or perhaps two before I was sent off to bed.

[cursed_vision]

Few things compare to the old ways.

[resignedtodeath]

Yes.

[cursed_vision]

Maybe you should try to enjoy what little we have here.

[resignedtodeath]

There are no guarantees or reasons for me to enjoy myself at this event.

[afleshwound]

Traditions often lose their meaning, as I am sure you know, miss. While it is true that such a party does not aide in scholastic education, is it not arguable that it does contribute to necessary social interaction and a feeling of camaraderie between students?

Not that I am saying you should attend, I am merely curious.

[resignedtodeath]

It is indeed arguable, sir. One could say that all organizations, whether of an educational purpose or otherwise, need the cohesion of camaraderie and trust in order to function properly. It has held true in other such cases, armies need a leader following them that they trust and admire, and a friend to fight by their side. And in school, it has proved necessary to have an acquaintance from whom missed notes can be procured.

However, this party seems to breed not only friendship but also an alarming amount of jealousy and pettiness between those who have otherwise been known as friends. I have seen several arguments occur between girls over their desired dates to this event.

[catalystofwar]

It could be fun.

[resignedtodeath]

Perhaps, but I don't think that dancing is something that I could find fun anymore.

[catalystofwar]

Dance with me.
If you don't like it, you and I will do something else instead.
If you like it, you go.

Deal?

[resignedtodeath]

I will go dancing with you brother, if that is what you would like.