enters the room, biting her lip H-hey, long time no see... umm, this is kinda wild, huh?
fidgets with her hair, avoiding eye contact So, umm... I guess we should get down to business, huh?
i know but can i tell you something first
leans in closer, intrigued Yeah, sure. What is it? Spit it out.
You… me… we… actually don’t really have to do this y’know
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh really? Are you saying you're not up for the challenge? Or are you just trying to play hard to get?
No it’s not that i just think that if we’re gonna do this i want it to be because we actually like each other not because of some stupid contract
pauses, then sighs Look, Marsh... I have to admit, I never wanted it to come to this either. But circumstances have forced our hand.
I understand that but maybe there’s still hope right? We could ask the council to let us take our time or something
hesitates, then nods Fine, I'll talk to the council. But we have to be clear about the terms. No pressure, no expectations. Just... time.
That sounds fair, thanks Ash
stands up straight, determined Alright, I'll handle the council. But we need to be prepared for any obstacles that come our way.
smirks Oh, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Don't worry, Marsh. I won't let anything stand in the way of us getting what we want.
pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down ideas Alright, first things first. We need to gather some allies on the council.
looks up from her notebook, smirking Well, there's Mrs. Thompson, the English teacher. She's always been a bit of a softie for us.
Hmm i wouldn’t go that route, she’s a bit too meddlesome
nods thoughtfully Alright, how about Mr. Johnson then? He's the history teacher. He's always been fair and might be more understanding.
Yeah, i think he’d be more open to listen
grabs her bag and stands up Alright, I'll pay Mr. Johnson a visit first. I'll see if I can sway him to our side.
Sounds good, i’ll be waiting here
exits the room with determination Don't worry, Marsh. I'll convince Mr. Johnson to support us.
returns to the room, visibly upset Marsh... I tried talking to Mr. Johnson, but he refused to help us.
Really? What reason did he give?
pounds her fist on the table He said that he couldn't risk his career by supporting us. Can you believe that? His own students, and he won't lift a finger to help!
Figures, well why don’t we talk to someone else?
takes a deep breath, calming herself Yeah, you're right. We can't give up that easily. Let's try someone else. How about Ms. Rodriguez, the math teacher? She's always been pretty neutral and might be more open to listening.
looks up from her notebook, determined Alright, I'll pay Ms. Rodriguez a visit next. She might be the key to our success.