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[speedily]

Why are we all getting new families?

Better yet, why does anyone think the rest of us care?

Comments

[sonofamelonlord]

Why does anyone think anyone cares about what's posted here?

[speedily]

For once, one of the masses has a good point.

[sonofamelonlord]

I'm one of the masses even if I haven't even made my own post in this thing?

[speedily]

You go to this school, don't you?

[sonofamelonlord]

Not everyone in the school uses these.

... Which still makes me one of the masses, doesn't it?

[speedily]

Now you're starting to get it.

[sonofamelonlord]

Great. So does this whole thing mean you're not one of the masses, or is it just self-depreciation?

[speedily]

Of course I'm not. Those who are truly talented aren't just another face in the crowd.

[sonofamelonlord]

That's a bold claim.

[speedily]

Is it?

[sonofamelonlord]

That you stand out from a crowd? Yeah, it kinda is.

[speedily]

It's true, though.

[sonofamelonlord]

Forgive me if so far I'm not really seeing how.

[speedily]

Well, I am one of the fastest fliers in school.

[ohmygodshoes]

It's complete BS. I agree.

Except I kinda wish I would find out I was adopted now. It's the only think that makes sense. I like to think my real parents are like, these super cool shoemakers and that I'm heiress to a really powerful shoe empire.

[speedily]

I didn't say that, exactly. I just don't see why that want to make it my business.

...Kelly, darling, that couldn't make more sense.

[ohmygodshoes]

Because they're stupid.

Right? I'm glad you agree. I'm sure they'll find me eventually.

[She can hope, at least. And she really hopes they do.]

[speedily]

Some of them.

I honestly do. And I hope they do find you.

[ohmygodshoes]

I usually think everyone is.

Thanks! I wonder if I should start trying to find them or something. Start sending out owls to all the major shoe companies with my face and just be like 'Hey betch, do you have a long lost daughter that looks like me? If so, you just found her~ Or I guess, I just found you, but whatever. Can I have the company now?'

It'd totally work.

[speedily]

Totally, Kelly.

[mo_cara]

I aIn'T bEeN uP aNd GeTtInG aNy NeW fAmIlIeS.
iS tHaT a ThInG wHaT's SuPpOsEd To Be HaPeNiNg RiGhT nOw?

[speedily]

Yes, Gamzee, dear. It is.

[mo_cara]

wElL, sHiT, gUeSs I bE tHe LaSt In LiNe FoR tHiS oNe.

[speedily]

You really should look into it.

[mo_cara]

yEaH, iT sOuNdS pReTtY mOtHeRfUcKiN sWeEt, BuT i DoN't KnOw WhAt I'd AlL bE dOiNg WiTh A nEw BrO oR sIs.
I mEaN, wHaT iF i Up AnD fOrGoT i HaD tO bE pUtTiNg FoOd DoWn ThEiR pRoTeIn ChUtE oR sOmE sHiT?

[speedily]

Honeycomb, you don't have to feed your siblings.

[mo_cara]

i DoN't ThInK tHeY cAn MoThErFuCkIn Be FeEdInG tHeMsElVeS wHeN tHeY'rE aLl WiGgLy, CaN tHeY?

[speedily]

Parents are useful like that.

[mo_cara]

i GuEsS.

[Can't really imagine his da with a baby.]

[arachnoble]

Perhaps because teenagers are silly, ridiculous creatures who feel the need to share their every thought and whim with their peers?

You obviously felt the need to share that you don't care, which makes you quite like them. Nobody cares that you don't care, so why broadcast it towards the rest of the school?

[speedily]

I suggest you learn how I operate.

[arachnoble]

Not much different from the other students, I'm sure.

You may believe yourself to be special, different, whatever word you choose - but sometimes the most mediocre are the people who believe themselves to be great, and there's hundred in this school who believe they, too, are unique.

Besides, I don't care how you operate, as I'm only here to teach you magic. I don't have to stomach talking to you on a one on one basis.

[speedily]

Clearly you don't know me.

And it's funny that you're so opposed to talking to me, yet you're doing right now.

[arachnoble]

That wounds me, really. Didn't you read what I just wrote?

Not particularly, no. I'm merely explaining to you that you aren't the special snowflake you believe you are. You have to learn that sooner or later, so consider this a lesson.

[speedily]

It sounded like typical teacher babble to me.

And again.

[arachnoble]

I am a teacher, after all.

Consider this a warning - an ego will get you nowhere. Neither will attempting to antagonize your professors.

[speedily]

But your ego and attempts to antagonize your students will?

I'm done with this little game, Professor. I expect it from students, not faculty.

[arachnoble]

It's not antagonizing if I'm doing it with good intentions, I assure you.

Oh, child. You've no idea the kinds of games I play.

[speedily]

Of course. Bye-bye.

[selfmakeout]

oh gosh
i am sorry for the fuss!
i think john and i were not aware of the family epidemic that was already in progress when we found out about ourselves

[speedily]

[...She was not expecting an apology. Huh.]

You all should form some sort of club and keep track of whose turn it is to find new family when.

[selfmakeout]

i am not sure that is a thing we would be able to keep track of
john had it revealed on his--our birthday, but some parents do not decide to be honest on such convenient days!

[speedily]

How inconsiderate of them.