Gooseberry High

Late in the evening, Kurt Wolfhart decided the risk is worth it, and they sneak out to the Grotto under the cover of darkness. They heard the rumor that one of Ariadne Flint's missing pieces of jewelery had been found there. The Grotto's always been safe. Why, then, are they so nervous? Why do they feel so unwelcome tonight?

But the Grotto doesn't look any different. It must be in their head. They exhale, a plume of steam comes out of their mouth. The building looms over them, empty. The fire pit is bare and cold. As they wander the familiar space, it all seems very barren without their classmates filling it up with voices and music. A line of beer bottles has been arranged in a straight line by the fire pit, reminding them of past parties.

It's so sad here when it's empty. Kind of lonely, even.

( As Kurt's mind wanders, they don't at first see what's approaching... )

[Warded to Ana Velasquez]

HEY. SO. I toooootally meant to talk to you after Quidditch practice but I got nervous CRAZY SIDETRACKED and then you were smart and went to get something to eat or do your homework or just go inside I think. (It was really cold outside today so that was a REALLY SMART choice.)

BUT ummm do you have a DATE to the MASQUERADE??

If anyone needs a mask for the masquerade, Tabitha and Garrett and I have a dozen half a dozen or more between us. We go to a lot of parties, what can I say? Anyway, just let me know. Feel free to take them, alter them with charms (or anything else), and use them as you like. Nobody needs this many masks and not everybody in this school can be an artist, right?

[Warded to Ari]

I'm glad you got your jewelry back. Nifflers. I hope Kurt keeps that thing on a leash. (He definitely won't keep it on a leash.)

Everything look okay? [...] You okay?

[Warded to Garrett]

I think I've got everything figured out for the masquerade. Want to come check it out or should I surprise you?

[OOC: Yes, Tabitha, Gavin is offering to give away your stuff without asking you. Feel free to swat him. Little brothers are the worst.]

[OOC: Red text edited after Gavin got some feedback from his sister!]

WARDED TO SUSANA:

HEY ANA. I've been trying to think of a cool way to ask this all week but I keep coming up short, so... do you wanna go to the dance with me?

[ OOC | Everyone please assume this was actually posted within about 5 minutes of this. ]

( Left on Cole's bed. )

Congratulations to everyone that got their shit back.

We were definitely seconds away from cracking the case


[warded to Rosy]

I have proposition

I tried to get Newt's pawprint too but he just tried to take my watch didn't want to be inked. But that's ok!

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE Mrs O'Hare let ME keep a NIFFLER I didn't even think this was allowed!!

Katya and Ariadne, I'm really really REALLY sorry that Newt had your things!!! I had a talk with him and I don't think he understands English yet I'm sure he feels really bad about taking it, he just didn't know he wasn't supposed to because he doesn't have any family or anything, because he was an orphan. But don't worry! I'll teach him that taking other people's things is wrong and he probably won't do it again. He's a really nice Niffler, I promise!

And Avery and Leo, he took found the Snitch!! I heard it got lost during Sunday's game. I'm really sorry if he broke it but Maybe he'll grow up to be a Seeker!

IF ANYBODY ELSE'S THINGS GO MISSING AGAIN, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME? Not that I think anything will go missing! Well, it might, but at least we'll know where it came from? I'm going to keep a really good eye on him and I got permission to bring him to classes for a week so he can learn to not take things. Apparently someone might have dumped abandoned gotten rid of left him when they realized he has a hurt foot. Or that they had him in one of those illegal zoos, and he got out. :( Who would do that to another living creature??

Oh and I know my Animagus form now: I'm a shaggy dog! So if you've seen a shaggy dog around (an Australian shepherd—I'm a herding dog!), that was me!! Maybe I should get a bandana so people know I'm not a stray? But I don't think there are any other dog Animagi here, or pet dogs?

[Warded to Chloe]

Do you think we should match?? I don't think we have to but some people are so if you want to match, I will!

I'm basically going to treat the masquerade like a second Halloween. Dressing up's fun.

( Warded to Sebastien Lacroix )

( Warded to Ravinder Dhaliwal )

Do you think it is more fun to go to the masquerade with a date or let a mysterious stranger sweep you off your feet when you are there?

[Warded to Casper]

[Warded to Ravi]
I feel like shit. Casper and I had a fight because Seraphina sent me a letter and I dropped it and Casper found it and now I just feel stupid and horrible and I don't know what to do. What the hell is wrong with me?

[Warded to Senior Ribbonfin Boys]
Hey guys, I'm not feeling great so I'm turning in early tonight, but please don't worry about tiptoeing around the cabin. Also, I promise I'm not patient zero of yet another Gooseberry plague - you're safe!

Zav, are all the poptarts really gone? I could use a poptart.

Webb. Got a fucking mask yet?

[Warded to Sophomore Girls + Calvin & Bash]

OKAY GUYS. This is an S.O.S. Like, BIG TIME S.O.S.

So, I went from thinking I would be heading to the masquerade dateless to having not one but TWO fun guys ask me. On the same day. Out of nowhere. (Did I mention this was a shock? Because I still don't quite believe it)

HELP ME DECIDE!!!!!!

Option Number One: Jefferson Key. Awesome, really good at Quidditch, super extra adorable, really sweet, fun, a good friend, etc. etc. etc.

Option Number Two: Todd Skynner. Awesome, really good at coming up with schemes, super extra cute, really funny, fun, a good friend, etc. etc. etc.

SEE MY DILEMMA?!?!?!


[Warded to Hazel and Fern]

Guys. Seriously. How is this my life??? Are we sure they meant to ask ME?

Who are you guys going with?