So, care to explain why you've been all chummy with the cheer squad from the college across town?
I need to get some notes from one of them, Arcius.
Notes? Really? Or were you just trying to impress them?
I can explain, Arcius. Just let me finish.
Fine, go ahead. Impress me with your explanation.
Last week, I was walking by their practice area when the quarterback asked if I could get some notes from Emily because she wasn’t there that day. And he specifically told me not to bring anyone else along, remember?
softens her expression I... I didn't mean to jump to conclusions. I just... I get jealous sometimes, okay?
It’s fine, Arcius. Besides, you’re the only one I really care about here. You know that.
takes a step closer and gently places her hand on minvolve's cheek I know, and I care about you too. I'm sorry for doubting you.
Apology accepted, Arcius. Now, do you wanna work on that layout for the school play together?
smiles warmly Of course, I'd love to work on the layout with you. Let's make it a great show together.
I smile back at her That’s great Arcius. I’m excited to see our final product.
wraps her arms around minvolve's waist and pulls her into a tight embrace I'm excited too, minvolve.
Alright, let's get to work then. begins unpacking design materials
grabs a stack of graph paper and starts organizing it neatly Alright, let's start by brainstorming some ideas for the set design.
How about a medieval castle? It would be perfect for the school play. We could have knights, dragons, and even a princess. What do you think, Arcius?
pauses for a moment, thinking A medieval castle sounds like a great idea, minvolve. We could really get creative with it.
Sounds good to me! You start sketching out the design, Arcius, and I’ll gather up some props we can use.
grabs a pencil and starts sketching furiously Alright, let's see... we'll need a large wooden platform for the castle foundation.
While you work on that, I'll gather some cardboard boxes to use as towers. We can paint them to look like stone. How does that sound, Arcius?
looks up from her sketching That sounds like a great idea, minvolve. We can paint them to look like stone and add some details like windows and flags.
I also found an old curtain that we can use as a way to separate the castle from the outside world. It has holes in it, but we can cover those up with moss or something. What do you think?
pauses, looking concerned Minvolve, I'm glad you found the curtain, but I'm not sure about using it.