Ben didn't need to be reminded of the staff party, as hilarious as the last one had been. He hadn't quite decided if he was looking forward to it or dreading it, however, as it always seemed that one or more of the adults managed to make enough of an ass out of themselves that the reminders and fun-poking in remembrance lasted well into the warmer months. If anything, it was never dull. He just hoped he wasn't on the receiving end this time around, as it had taken him a move across the country to stop hearing reminders of his own former exploits during his earlier years of teaching.
"I can't quite remember, are those parties more or less fun if I manage to steer away from the eggnog?" He laughed a bit to himself, though he was pretty sure Tessa would manage to get him to drink a few before the night ended. She had a talent with that.