higher than united

Well, I’m usually the one with words, but this place has me completely speechless. I’m August, you know, like the month? Yeah. I blame my mother for that one.

Ohhh, yeah. It’s a lot to get used to. Wait until you check inside all the buildings. Awesomeness overload. I’m Alina. Not like anything, just like Alina. Were you born in August though? Because then at least your mother was only trying to make sense.  

I suppose, but it wasn’t intentional or on purpose or anything.  It’s just how these things play out.  Especially when dealing with a power like this.  Not officially.  But I’m guessing not finishing and having to report to the med wing is pretty unsuccessful.  Especially since it’s clear we were not communicating effectively and how can I protect a Guarded when I can’t even protect myself.  Drop them by my suite.  Even if I’m not there, I will be sooner than later.  Glad to hear no damage was done.  Sounds like a fun night.

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Oh, it doesn’t need to be on purpose to be shitty. It makes sense though. And glad it happened here, right? Not somewhere shady. Ah, damn. I hope you don’t get the worst one, Alec. Alright! I’ll leave them at the table with a slice of blueberry cake. You’re not allergic, right? Mhm, it was really fun. Totally killed all the boredom that I was feeling. 

Yeah, that’s pretty much her.  She’s a treat and a half.  I love her so much.  Awesome.  Glad you didn’t die or portal yourself to somewhere you couldn’t get back from.  A bit yeah.  It’s something I’ve picked up piece of since I’ve been here.  Not really something I had a lot of access to before here, but since I do here, why not take advantage, you know?

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That’s nice. It’s pretty cool to have a nice family. Or at least cool people that you can trust. Oh, no, no, that hasn’t happened in years. I got my portals all under control now. No issues with those. That’s sweet, Gabriel. Yeah, you’re right. If you have the opportunity to do stuff you enjoy, you should totally take it and do the stuff. I personally don’t know much about it, but would love to hear it. 

Well…I’m back. Better late than never I suppose. It looks like nothing much has changed. I’ll be in my dorm, if you need to find me. 

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By popular demand, I assume. 😛 I don’t think anything ever changes in this place. With the exception of the threes. Those do change every season. Hi. Welcome back. You missed an exciting round of exams. 

I’m going a lot better, thanks for asking Alina.  I wouldn’t exactly put it that way, it just got really real, really quick.  And we were both probably distracted a bit, which didn’t help.  Over all not exactly a successful exam.  But it could have been worse.  I think I might take you up on both of those.  I’m still out of the water this week because there are still some raw areas.  That sounds…very dangerous.  Good luck not dying or getting hurt.  

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That’s great. Going a lot better is always the good option. Yeah? Well, that sounds like not so nice shit if you ask me, but whatever you wanna call it. They gave you your results yet? Yeah, no problem. I can totes help. Let me know where to drop those notes and I’ll do it sometime later. Hey, thanks. It went just as fine as expected. No broken anything, no injuries. 

My aubela was born on a full moon on a Friday the 13th, just before midnight.  She tells the story that she was just too chaotic to not wait the 12 more minutes until it was Saturday the 14th.  Yeah, that would be nice actually, to have some company and see it.  Thanks Alina.

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Damn. She must be power af. That whole chaotic energy. I’m sure no one can stop her. Ever. She is probably right with that story. Cool, cool. I lived to tell the story of last night, so we can totally make plans for later today. You know your way around the astronomy lab? 

Thanks beautiful, I appreciate that vote of confidence. I might still. Maybe.

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Hey, you’re welcome. It’s your own merit or something like that. If you wanna go over stuff, I’m down. How have you been, by the way?  

I was thinking of heading to the astronomy lab tonight.  There is a full moon tomorrow, maybe that is contributing to why you’re bored…. that restless full moon energy.

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Ohhhh. Full moon energy. It makes total sense. But like, knowing me... I was probably born during one. I always got restless energy. The astronomy lab sounds like a good one though. Wanna hang out there tomorrow night? Check the full moon for real? 

I’m still trying to catch up from this week.  And figure out some swim team stuff for this week.  Let me know what you get up to so I can live vicariously alright?

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Alec, my man. How are you holding up? I heard that some not so nice shit happened. I can help with the swim team stuff if you want. And share those class notes we talked about. Oh, for sure! Thomas and I are turning my kitchen into some sort of soap thing. We gonna slide to the song “I Feel Good” and hope we don’t die. 

You have a list? You’re funny. Lovely. I’ll order once we arrive. You should have, you should definitely take that up with someone. Lodge a formal complaint. You don’t have to share the recipe, but you could sell it. Start a bakery. You’d do phenomenally. No one needs to know, I’ll keep your secrets. I’m glad you think so, I have to agree. Are you planning on putting it to use tonight, Alina?

I’ll keep that in mind, and bring something nice.

Not really, but it seems like I should start one just in case. 😛 Cool, sounds good Lorraine. I kinda like my stuff though. I’d only lodge a formal complain if I could keep both. Kinda used to this one by now. Ah, well. Maybe. You know me, that’s not the family business. Not sure if a bakery would hold. Thanks. Me? Only to watch some Mandalorian before bed. I only got you guys coming over. 

That sounds perfect, just let me do the ordering, since you’re hosting? My treat. I can’t tell you that, you’re right. Seeing you always brightens the days. It is! I don’t know how you came by that genius invention, but you should take it to market. I’m convinced you’d make a killing. It is, you’re right about that. I don’t know what I’d do without the both of you. Oh, damn. You’re just nixing the whole plan, Alina. For shame. I was looking forward to making out on your couch. 

I can do that, of course. Any special requests?

Oh, sure. I’m gonna add it to my list of times Lorraine Melwood bought me dinner. Yep. I knew it. I should’ve been a light manipulator or some shit, always brightening up your days. Nah, secret recipe. It should actually be illegal... The amount of sugar that goes into this thing. Hey, we’re pretty cool. All three of us. Hah. I knew it. Nope, sorry. You’ll have to leave the couch make out for your couch. Or someone else’s. Mine is not available. 

Thai food sounds good, of course. You always have the best ideas. And, your blueberry cake is just divine. I’m looking forward to it. Oh, I feel quite privileged to be included in such an illustrious group :P. I like that, it’s a good motto. We’ll be over shortly, dear. Is there anything you’d like me to bring?

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Cool! We can order it in then. Yep, I totes do. Tell me your night was going to be this fun already and I’ll know you’d be lying. It’s like the best cake ever, right? Me too! Hey, it’s the best group there is. Very privileged. Just bring yourselves out here and don’t make out on my couch. We’ll be good. 

Half the school is concerned with libido and the other half is concerned with the upcoming student government elections. I’m not quite sure what is more amusing to read and hear about. Good luck to everyone who puts their hat in for the government positions. I had sorely thought about it, but I don’t see that happening.

I’d totes vote for you, Chris. Maybe you should give it a try. 

Do you have any suggestions in mind? For food, I mean. If you say so, I’m still glad I’ll be there. It sounds like we’re all in for quite the exciting night. I’m glad you haven’t, by the way, but I don’t want tonight to be the night we start that tradition again. 

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Hmmmmm. What about some Thai food? It’s spicy and it’s fun. And then, of course, blueberry cake! You should be! You’re like one of the besties as well. We are! It’s going to be super fun, I just know it. Ah, for sure. That’s painful shit. We shouldn’t start the tradition up again, leave the past in the past. 

Revenge for that heart attack I assume? The danger is part of the rush though.

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Yep. You got it. Clever grandpa. 🙃 Oh, totes. No danger, no fun. 

Stupid, dangerous shit? Sounds like a typical Saturday night. Dinner and catching up sounds perfect, and it does stand to reason that the two of you need someone to make sure you don’t both die. 

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Yep! Typical Saturday night. No fun is had without those three words, to be honest. Cool. We can do that. We should have something just as fun as the night is gonna be though, no boring parmegiana anything. Ohhh, we’re gonna be fine! I haven’t broken an arm in years.