#acechuckles

[text]: James, so help me god, if this is a joke, I am going to murder you and bury your body...

Cassie collapsed on the couch with a groan, her eyes closing and her feet in James' lap without even asking if it were okay."I quit. I quit college, I quit the council, I quit all of it." Cassie sighed, her arm covering her eyes dramatically. James didn't say anything, just chuckled under his breath. She knew his point of view so well, he always thought that she pushed herself too much, he was her reminder to relax once and awhile. She didn't listen, of course, but he tried and she appreciated it."Exams will be over in a few weeks, then you can have a break."

Hey babe! Damn I was really hoping you’d pick up… I stopped by the cafe and you weren’t at your table so I ran to your house but your cousins said you hadn’t been home for a while either. They still think I’m totally awesome by the way. Not at all surprised to hear that but it’s always good to hear of the awesomeness I exude anyway... hint hint.

Kidding.

Oh god sorry but hey guess what.

I got accepted!

I know you had all your faith in me and everything but you know, there were doubts. But that’s beside the point. You know I never could have done this without you, or even considered applying for that matter. This all happened because of how much you believe in me, you know that right? Hold up Zoey just got home... I gotta tell her this but I’ll drop by tonight alright?

"Jason, it’s Cassandra. You asked for my opinion on James and at the time, I could not give you a thorough answer. I have one now. He is not and was not ever a threat. If any of the council actually spent time getting to know him, they’d know this. He is like any other witch is when they first find out what they are gifted with. Curious, reckless and they enjoy the power on their fingertips. This does not mean that they cannot be reined in and taught that it is a tool, not a play thing. He’s a good person, a truly gifted witch and it’s been an honor training him, not a chore. While he and I have had our differences, James has proven time and time again that he is loyal to us and that he only cares for the safety of the witches. I would recommend that you and the other members of the council begin to welcome him with open arms instead of treating him as a bomb that is going to explode. I do not care that you are intimidated by his power, you should be. But treating him as an outsider will only push him further into the arms of the enemy and that would only do more harm than good. So with this, I recommend James to be inducted into the council as a permanent member.