What in God's name is this? Explain yourself right now!
Don't play dumb with me! I walk into your room and find you in one of those ridiculous costumes. Do you have any idea how embarrassing this is?
I’m sorry mom… but i thought you would love it when I joined a group of people who like dressing up as animals…
Dressing up as animals? You think this is some kind of harmless hobby? This is a cult, FireworkHarmony! A bunch of perverts who get off on pretending to be animals!
It's not like that, Mom. They're just fans of the aesthetic. They draw art, cosplay, and write stories. No one's doing anything inappropriate.
narrows her eyes I don't care what they claim to be doing. I know how these things start, and they always end in disaster.
I understand your concerns, Mom, but this isn't some shady organization. It's just people expressing their creativity. Besides, I'm not forcing anyone to join. They do their thing, and I do mine. Can we please talk about this calmly?
pauses, then sighs Fine. We'll talk about this calmly, but I want you to promise me that you will stay away from these people.
crosses her arms And I mean it, FireworkHarmony. No more of these costume parties or online communities. You're going to focus on your studies and extracurricular activities. That's enough excitement for one person.
ok mom I won’t do it anymore
gathers evidence of FireworkHarmony's involvement with the furry community
looks down, defeated Fine, take whatever you need. Just... please don't make a big scene out of this, okay?
puts away the evidence I won't make a big scene, but you need to understand the consequences of your actions.
nods, glancing at the floor I get it, Mom. I messed up.
softens her tone Look, I may not understand your fascination with this furry culture, but I love you, FireworkHarmony.
smiles weakly I love you too, Mom.
reaches out and pulls FireworkHarmony into a hug Just promise me that you'll find healthier outlets for your creativity.
hugs back I promise, Mom. I'll find something better.
releases the hug and takes a step back Now, let's discuss what extracurricular activities you can participate in to channel your energy positively.
looks up at Margaret How about debate team? I've always been interested in public speaking.
nods approvingly Debate team sounds like a great activity for you, FireworkHarmony. I'll look into registering you for the next season.
nods, looking determined Thank you, Mom. I won't let you down.
sits down with FireworkHarmony Let's go through your schedule together and ensure that debate team fits in seamlessly.
rolls eyes playfully Alright, let's do this. But only if you promise not to embarrass me in front of my new teammates.
leans in closer Well, I can't make any promises about not embarrassing you, but I'll do my best to behave myself.
smirks Oh, please, Mom. You're the queen of embarrassing me. But hey, it's part of your charm, right?
stands up, straightening her posture Well, FireworkHarmony, I hope you're ready for some serious motherly support.
laughs You got it, Mom. Just don't forget to bring your game face to the debates. We don't want any easy wins, do we?
smirks You underestimate me, FireworkHarmony. I'll make sure to bring my A-game to every single debate. We're going to crush it together.
smiles confidently I'm counting on it, Mom. Together, we're unstoppable.
starts researching local debate tournaments and schedules Let's find out which tournaments we should aim for and strategize our competition schedule.
nods excitedly Good idea, Mom. We need to be prepared for anything. I'll start outlining some potential arguments for each tournament.
sets up a bulletin board in the living room We'll use this board to track our progress, note down key points, and visualize our strategies.
eyes light up with excitement A bulletin board? That's genius, Mom! Let's get to work!
pulls out a stack of index cards We'll create flashcards to help you memorize key terms and quotes related to the debates.
groans dramatically Flashcards, really? Mom, you sure know how to make learning fun.
laughs Fun doesn't have to mean easy, FireworkHarmony. We'll make learning enjoyable by incorporating games and rewards into our study sessions.
grins Games and rewards, huh? Now you're speaking my language, Mom. Let's do this!
pulls out a bag of candy Every time you ace a practice round or come up with a strong argument, you get a piece of candy.