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Yep, just like Pinocchio. Ew, imagine the feeling of sticky floor below your feet! It would be a hoot! Oh gosh, I’d go down in the history book - or well year book. Do you think I should make a scene and steal Easter’s crown too?

Well, considering I don't know her, I couldn't recommend it. Since I don't know what her reaction would be. But you could always try stealing it and see- make sure you steal that Austin guy's crown too, and give it to me. 

Oh- Uh- Thank you. You’re far more bad ass. Do I? I suppose that’s a compliment in a way.

Oh god, I'm totally not but. Okay. I'll go with it. I think it is a compliment, considering she could totally kick anyones ass and the fact that i meant it as one. 

Space is a bit far, but I appreciate the sentiment. Yes like Kill Bill. I’m one yellow jumpsuit away from being a bad ass.

Nah, you're already bad ass. The jumpsuit would be cool though, I wouldn't complain- you look kinda like Beatrice Kiddo, too. 

Olly- birds don’t work like that, but that would definitely be my second stop. We’ll have to credit you for the name. A katana. Chester owns about 3 of them and he got me one for my 18th birthday.

Last time I checked birds could pretty much do anything. A katana- like in Kill Bill! That's so badass!

Definitely. You’d be the first person I’d take. I feel like we could make a good business of that. See you joke, but I do own a sword that that is completely possible.

Okay, when we fly away, we should totally go to the moon. "Ave & Chester Designs: making schlubby college students look decent since 2014." What kind of sword? Like, medieval? 

Oh, fancy. [she giggles] You’re a real boy now, Olly Pop. Well, it would definitely be a night to remember anyways. And then I could just go around hugging people and making them all sticky.

What, was I a fake boy or something before? A robo-boy? [laughs] By the end of the night we'd all just be sticking to the ground. There would be no dancing, thanks to you. The Claire Who Stole Prom. 

You never know when I might pull them out. I’m full of surprises. You would’ve looked boss either way. Chester just knows this all and I’m good at final touches. They definitely do.

Just, if you fly away take me with you. It'd be rude to ditch your date like that. Start a fashion design business, making schlubby college students look un-schlubby since 2014. Okay, so you're definitely gonna protect my honour then. I expect a sword will be needed. 

You are super prom-y. She chuckles as she holds out her wrist to look at it. It’s beautiful. And thank you. I feel like I look like a bird. You look all dashing in your suit. You’re going to have to bat off the ladies.

You're missing the beak, and wings. And I have to thank you and Chester for this whole suit business. I probably would have accidentally worn something completely ridiculous otherwise. You'll have to protect my honour, then. Wait, do guys even have honours? 

It looks lovely either way,  Wait a diddley darn moment — aren’t you in college?

You are completely right. I'm here to steal prom dates and spike the punch, all that mischief. But, no, really. I got invited by Avery Madeline, so I actually have grounds for being here. 

It really isn’t too hard promise. You’re welcome. And thank you. With pleasure. Leaning in she pinned it to his jacket with a smile. There.

Thanks. I feel super prom-y now. Smiles Oh, here. Takes corsage out of the plastic box with the grace of a new born deer (aka none at all) and holds ip up to slip on Avery's wrist. You look awesome, by the way. 

Olly! You really came! Oh dear, that would be a sight to see, wouldn’t it? 

Heck yeah! I got a boutineer and everything. it'd be pretty funny at first, but then you'd get all sticky and I'd feel bad for suggesting it in the first place. 

It’s absoliutely amazing! Probably alot. It looks like this had to have taken hours to put together. 

Probably not as long as it took me to look presentable. I suck at tying ties. Really. 

Not at all! I made you a boutineer which is probably weird

Woah, you made this yourself? That's so cool! Thanks, Ave! I'm kinda scared I'll stab myself with it by accident. Do the honours? 

Oh this is so wonderful. It’s everything I thought it would be and more. Step one, stay away from the punch bowl.

Well, if in the middle of the night you decide you want a red dress instead, you could totally just pour it on yourself.

That's the spirit!  The place does look fantastic, doesn't it? I wonder how much blood sweat, and tears went into this?