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[Nancy Drew]
[11:12 AM] Ema
[11:12 AM] You know Wonderwall?
[11:15 AM] ...are you asking me if i’m familiar with an Iconic™ song
[11:15 AM] I meant the person
[11:16 AM] The guy playing guitar in the quad this morning?
[11:16 AM] You nicknamed him Wonderwall
[11:17 AM] oh yeah
[11:17 AM] he wasn’t playing wonderwall though
[11:18 AM] I know that, thanks
[11:19 AM] Anyway I tripped and fell on him as we were walking into the lecture hall
[11:20 AM] rip
[11:20 AM] wait what class was this?
[11:21 AM] Introduction to Law
[11:23 AM] really?? i thought he would be a music major or drama kid or smth
[11:24 AM] So did I! But our prof made us get into small groups and do intros and stuff and he was in mine
[11:25 AM] He said he’s studying to be a prosecutor and his older brother’s a defense attorney
[11:25 AM] that is...wild
[11:26 AM] but back up for a hot sec what happened when you fell on him??
[11:38 AM] apollo? hello?
[11:40 AM] He uhhhhh laughed and was like “if you wanted to touch me so badly, you could at least tell me your name first”
[11:41 AM] oh shit he’s one of THOSE guys huh
[11:42 AM] what a fop lmao
[11:43 AM] Also I’m at least 85% sure his German accent is fake
[11:45 AM] He ended almost every other sentence with “ja”
[11:47 AM] i am...disgusted
[11:48 AM] please don’t tell me you’re into him
[11:49 AM] Uh of course not?
[11:50 AM] Why the hell would I be into someone who fakes their accent? Who knows what else he lies about
[11:51 AM] yeah but what if he’s in the witness protection program or smth
[11:53 AM] wait now i wanna know more about this asshole
[11:53 AM] what if he’s a sleeper agent
[11:55 AM] ...sent to spy on college lectures?
[11:56 AM] You really gotta stop reading whatever bargain bin thriller Kay leaves lying around your dorm room
[11:57 AM] don’t badmouth the gf please
[11:57 AM] or else she’ll roundhouse you in the face the next time we go kickboxing together
[12:01 PM] I told you both I’m not going again
[12:01 PM] I like being bruise-free
[12:04 PM] well excuse us for wanting you to be a healthy boy, mr. ramen and saltines
[12:05 PM] none of us have morning lectures tmr so will you at least join us for a run?
[12:06 PM] Kay has changed you (in a good way please don’t murder me)
[12:07 PM] You HATED phys ed in high school
[12:08 PM] i just like how she looks in running shorts ok
[12:08 PM] also exercise gives you endorphins. endorphins make you happy
[12:11 PM] Did you just quote Legally Blonde?
[12:11 PM] I need to stop letting Clay pick for movie night
[Magical Girl]
[10:08 AM] Guess who’s the newest writer at the Themis Herald??
[10:15 AM] Hmm...Clay? Sports column, right?
[10:15 AM] …
[10:16 AM] Kidding! Congrats Polly, I’m super excited for you!!
[10:16 AM] What column did they give you?
[10:18 AM] “In Profile”, it’s where they feature students, teachers, clubs, etc etc etc
[10:19 AM] I’m not crazy about doing tons of interviews or whatever but this is gonna look great on my resume
[10:23 AM] I don’t know why you keep freaking out about your resume, you know Daddy’s gonna hire you the second you graduate
[10:23 AM] You don’t have to stress about clubs and GPA and stuff to work at WAA
[10:24 AM] You were already in fifty million clubs in high school
[10:26 AM] It was only four, don’t exaggerate. Debate, model UN, yearbook, student council
[10:27 AM] And I don’t want people to suspect nepotism when they realize I work at my dad’s firm
[10:27 AM] I wanna prove, at least on paper until I build up a rep, that I deserve to be where I am
[10:29 AM] I guess so
[10:30 AM] As long as you don’t start looking into other places
[10:31 AM] It’s not a bad thing to keep my options open. You know Dad would agree with me.
[10:31 AM] Daddy also wants you here. He already cleared out space for your desk.
[10:33 AM] I appreciate that, but he’s a little early
[10:35 AM] Then appreciate it by working for him! Don’t just go around accepting any old offer
[10:36 AM] I’m not accepting “any old offer”, I just wanna have an open mind about whatever comes my way
[10:42 AM] Trucy?
[10:48 AM] Hello??
[10:53 AM] ...fine. Have a good show this weekend
[Unknown Number]
[2:30 PM] Hi, Apollo! It’s Juniper Woods, student council president
[2:35 PM] Hey Juniper, it’s nice to hear from you. Did you need something?
[2:39 PM] I know it’s a bit early since it’s only the second week of the semester, but we’re starting to plan the school’s winter festival and I wanted to coordinate with the newspaper and the radio station on covering the event
[2:40 PM] And since you and the events reporter at the radio station are freshmen, I thought I’d contact both of you right away so you can learn the ropes and work together, make sure everything’s consistent
[2:43 PM] Yeah that sounds good! Myriam mentioned they had a new guy at the radio station too. Who am I working with?
[2:45 PM] His name is Klavier Gavin, he’s a law student like you (and me) so maybe you’ve seen him before?
[2:47 PM] Oh
[2:47 PM] Oh no
[2:48 PM] Oh no?? Is something wrong? Did I say something weird?
[2:50 PM] Nonono it’s not you!
[2:51 PM] It’s just that Gavin is in most of my classes and he kind of
[2:51 PM] Actually never mind forget I said anything
[2:54 PM] If you’re sure
[2:54 PM] I’ll text him your number if that’s okay with you?
[2:55 PM] Sure go ahead. Thanks, Juniper
[2:56 PM] You’re welcome 🥰
[2:56 PM] Ah sorry!! That was the wrong emoji
[2:56 PM] I meant to send 😃
[3:00 PM] Huh?
[3:00 PM] Oh I see it now
[3:01 PM] No worries, I send wrong emojis all the time
[3:01 PM] !!!
[3:02 PM] What?
[3:02 PM] Nothing!
[Unknown Number]
[3:22 PM] herr justice?
[3:30 PM] ...let me guess, Klavier Gavin?
[3:30 PM] ja, guten tag! congratulations on joining the newspaper by the way
[3:32 PM] Thanks, congrats on joining the radio station
[3:33 PM] Though I’m surprised you’re their events reporter tbh
[3:35 PM] why is that?
[3:37 PM] I pass by you playing guitar in the quad every morning
[3:37 PM] I assumed you would be doing their music
[3:37 PM] i also help with their playlists unofficially
[3:39 PM] What does that mean?
[3:41 PM] they don’t let freshmen host the show but they said if i do a good job with playlists they might give me a slot in the summer
[3:41 PM] i don’t get paid for it but at least we can listen to something other than the hot 100 all the time ja?
[3:45 PM] That seems like some free labor bullshit but if it makes you happy I guess
[3:46 PM] Anyway is there anything we’re supposed to be doing right now? Juniper didn’t give me any details
[3:48 PM] really? she emailed me an entire outline with a timeline and everything
[3:49 PM] idk she got kinda weird at the end of our text convo, maybe she forgot to send it to me
[3:49 PM] what do you mean?
[3:52 PM] [attached screenshot]
[3:54 PM] i’m not sure what happened there but you both text in full sentence caps, it’s adorable
[3:55 PM] Excuse me?
[3:57 PM] Can you just forward me her email please? [email protected]
[3:59 PM] i’ll send it over now
[4:00 PM] and i just thought it was cute that you both text the same way
[4:00 PM] most people i know don’t bother
[4:01 PM] I think that says more about the people you know than anything about me and her.
[4:02 PM] i didn’t mean anything by it
[4:05 PM] I’ll see you at orientation week, Gavin.
[Space Cowboy]
[3:25 PM] apollo what the hell was that
[3:31 PM] don’t ignore me
[3:32 PM] I was in the shower hold on
[3:35 PM] no you’re not you liar, you’re not in our room
[3:36 PM] you wanna know how i know?
[3:37 PM] ...because you are?
[3:37 PM] because i am!!
[3:37 PM] shit
[3:38 PM] ok but seriously why did you yell at that guy at the radio station booth?
[3:39 PM] and where are you now? are you safe? i came back cos i thought you’d be here
[3:40 PM] I’m just taking a walk by the sciences building, trying to cool off
[3:42 PM] I didn’t mean to lose my shit, it’s just that Gavin is so damn annoying
[3:42 PM] He was talking crap about the newspaper in his recruitment speech
[3:44 PM] And when I confronted him about it, he was all “oh it’s just a little joke”
[3:44 PM] “People joke about how the newspaper and the station don’t get along around here”
[3:44 PM] And I told him that we can change that by not acting like little kids
[3:45 PM] And he said I take things way too seriously
[3:48 PM] i mean...he’s not wrong
[3:49 PM] you’re super intense pollo
[3:49 PM] which is great! just a bit uhhh much
[3:50 PM] So was I just supposed to ignore him?
[3:51 PM] i didn’t say that
[3:51 PM] you could’ve done the same thing
[3:52 PM] talk crap about the station i mean
[3:53 PM] And stoop to his level? I’m trying to be taken seriously here
[3:53 PM] We both represent the school and its organizations, we should act professionally
[3:55 PM] Calling the newspaper “old-fashioned” and “good for art majors to use in paper mache” isn’t professional
[3:57 PM] listen i get that you wanna be serious but it’s literally not that serious
[3:57 PM] club rivalries and shit are a staple of the college experience
[3:57 PM] as long as he didn’t make it personal i think he just wanted to have fun
[4:02 PM] don’t forget to have fun while you’re being mr. serious ok?
[4:02 PM] college isn’t just about GPA and resume builders
[4:04 PM] Ok, “Dad”
[4:05 PM] glad i sound more like mr. wright than mr. edgeworth to you. i am. honored.
[4:06 PM] not to knock your papa he’s cool as hell
[4:09 PM] I guess I can relax a little bit
[4:09 PM] But if he makes things personal, I’m shutting him down immediately
[4:10 PM] attaboi
[Juniper Woods]
[11:18 AM] Hi, Apollo! It’s Juniper Woods, student council president
[11:19 AM] You don’t have to start every convo like that, I have your number saved
[11:20 AM] Really?? 😍
[11:20 AM] I meant to send 😁 sorry!
[11:21 AM] ...right. What’s up?
[11:22 AM] Did you talk to Klavier about me?
[11:23 AM] Only briefly about the winter festival outline you sent him, why?
[11:24 AM] I dropped by the station earlier to put up some posters and we talked for a bit. He asked if I was your girlfriend?
[11:25 AM] What the hell
[11:26 AM] Why would he think that?
[11:26 AM] Wait shit no offense it’s just that we barely know each other
[11:26 AM] ...also I’m gay
[11:27 AM] oh
[11:27 AM] really?
[11:27 AM] i had no idea
[11:29 AM] That better not be a problem.
[11:30 AM] No of course not, I’m so sorry if it sounded that way! I really just meant I had no idea
[11:30 AM] Anyway, I obviously told him no
[11:32 AM] Then he wanted to know if you were dating anyone, it was a little strange
[11:34 AM] Maybe he’s up to something...hmm
[11:36 AM] Anyway while we’re talking and all, might as well let you know I already booked interviews with all the students running crafts booths at the festival
[11:37 AM] Since the arts & crafts club are hosting wine and pottery events starting this weekend through to November, I thought it would be good to start with them and help boost attendance
[11:37 AM] I hope that’s ok
[11:39 AM] That’s so smart of you, Apollo! I really appreciate the initiative 😍
[11:39 AM] ...I really didn’t mean to send that this time, I swear
[11:40 AM] Uhh unlike the other times?
[11:41 AM] Anyway, I’ll see you in sociology tomorrow!
[11:42 AM] We have sociology together?
[11:59 AM] Juniper?
[Magical Girl]
[9:45 PM] Apollo?
[9:51 PM] Hey. Kinda late for you isn’t it?
[9:51 PM] Hardly! If it were a show night I’d just be getting home now
[9:52 PM] So I had a talk with Daddy about all that stuff I said
[9:52 PM] And I wanted to apologize for getting mad
[9:53 PM] You’re totally right, you should be able to work wherever you think is best for you
[9:54 PM] Even if it’s not with me and Daddy
[9:54 PM] I just don’t like the idea of you having less time for us I guess
[9:55 PM] I’m already kinda lonely without you around
[9:57 PM] I’m sorry, Trucy
[9:57 PM] I wish Themis was close enough that I could live at home but it’s just not
[9:58 PM] And I miss you and I get why you were upset
[9:58 PM] I’m glad you get what I was trying to say though
[9:59 PM] WAA is still my first choice always, I promise
[10:00 PM] That’s good
[10:01 PM] Can we do a video call this weekend? Watch a movie together or something
[10:02 PM] I’d love to
[10:02 PM] Saturday afternoon?
[10:03 PM] Yes that works!! Matilda?
[10:04 PM] You ALWAYS wanna watch Matilda
[10:04 PM] But ok
[10:05 PM] Love you 💖
[10:05 PM] Love you too
[Klavier Gavin]
[7:29 PM] Did you seriously plagiarize my article earlier today?
[7:38 PM] what are you talking about?
[7:38 PM] I heard one of the station’s rotating reports or whatever they’re called
[7:39 PM] The host literally repeated, word-for-word, quotes from my article about the wine and pottery thing
[7:39 PM] And since you’re their events reporter, were you too lazy to do your own work and just ripped off mine?
[7:43 PM] nein that’s not what happened
[7:43 PM] i knew you were reporting on the arts & crafts club so i thought i’d cover something else
[7:43 PM] that way we can share info and collaborate (with credit) and not have to do everything twice
[7:44 PM] so i interviewed the staff at career services about next week’s job fair so students know how to prepare their resumes
[7:44 PM] i only mentioned your article in passing while i was at the station, ich verspreche
[7:45 PM] i was going to consult you on my idea for collaborating before going ahead with quoting you on air and obviously we’d mention your name
[7:47 PM] That’s a lot of words to cover your own ass.
[7:48 PM] well if you don’t want to believe me i don’t know what else to say
[7:48 PM] let me email you the info i got from career services
[7:49 PM] you have my permission to publish it as an article
[7:51 PM] Glad I have your “permission”
[7:55 PM] ...good night, apollo.
[Nancy Drew]
[8:45 AM] i’m reading your article in this week’s paper and oh. my god?
[8:45 AM] what the actual heck is this
[8:47 AM] [attached photo]
[8:52 AM] Aren’t you in class right now? Are you texting me during a lab or something?
[8:53 AM] And I’m just giving credit where credit’s due
[8:55 AM] while calling out gavin at the same time?
[8:56 AM] “interview with career services staff courtesy of klavier gavin, ‘amateur’ events reporter at themis radio”
[8:56 AM] i mean the quotation marks really sell it
[8:59 AM] Myriam was surprisingly ok with it when I sent her my draft
[9:00 AM] She’s not a fan of the radio station either
[9:00 AM] She’s pissed that Gavin called us old-fashioned when we publish physically AND digitally
[9:00 AM] Meanwhile people don’t listen to the radio anymore
[9:01 AM] Everyone’s basically streaming music or podcasts these days
[9:04 AM] i mean true, me and kay are still screaming about this week’s episode of criminal
[9:05 AM] i want phoebe judge to read me bedtime stories
[9:05 AM] Weird tangent but ok
[9:07 AM] but clay told me you were only gonna interfere if gavin made things personal sooo did he?
[9:08 AM] Obviously! He stole my article about the crafts booths and when I asked him about it, he tried to push the blame onto someone else
[9:09 AM] ok but do you have proof?
[9:09 AM] those are pretty bold accusations to make without any evidence
[9:10 AM] This isn’t a murder investigation, Ema. I just know he did.
[9:12 AM] that doesn’t sound like you, apollo
[9:14 AM] i know we aren’t fans of the guy but i dunno
[9:14 AM] it almost seems like you wanna start something
[9:16 AM] Whatever. Ball is in his court now
[Juniper Woods]
[12:36 PM] Hey, Apollo!
[12:37 PM] I wanted to talk to you about your article, specifically the mention of Klavier Gavin?
[12:37 PM] I tried to talk to Myriam about it but she doesn’t like me
[12:38 PM] Really? Why is that?
[12:39 PM] I’d rather not talk about it
[12:40 PM] Back to Klavier...I guess I just wanted to know what you were trying to imply with the whole ‘amateur’ thing
[12:40 PM] I think you’re a great addition to the Herald. You’re clearly very proactive and passionate about what you do
[12:40 PM] But I can’t stand by unprofessional behavior, especially between two very important organizations here at Themis
[12:41 PM] So if you have some sort of personal issue with Klavier, I want you resolve it outside of the newspaper or I’m going to have to ask Myriam to suspend you
[12:45 PM] You’re right, I’m sorry. It just kind of got to me
[12:45 PM] What did?
[12:47 PM] The radio station quoted my arts & crafts article word-for-word without credit and I’d have to assume Gavin did it, right?
[12:47 PM] Since he’s their events reporter
[12:49 PM] That does seem like a reasonable assumption, but only that. I’ll talk to him and see what he says
[12:49 PM] But I mean it, please don’t do anything like that again
[12:50 PM] Most students might not have noticed, but I’m sure the ones who work at the radio station did and it doesn’t help anyone
[12:51 PM] I promise. Sorry again
[Klavier Gavin]
[6:45 PM] i just got out of a meeting at the dean’s office
[6:52 PM] Uhh wrong number?
[6:53 PM] nein, right number
[6:53 PM] they wanted to look into my academic integrity because of your accusation of plagiarism
[6:54 PM] Wait really?
[6:54 PM] But I didn’t submit anything formal, I just said some stuff to people
[6:55 PM] I didn’t do this
[6:56 PM] Gavin you gotta believe me
[6:59 PM] doesn’t matter. one of the station techs came forward after questioning
[6:59 PM] daryan was one of the people who was there when i was talking about your article and collaborating with you and he told the station tech to rotate the story into our news segment
[7:00 PM] Daryan Crescend? As in the weekday morning host?
[7:01 PM] ja, the station tech said he wanted to pin it on me because he’s pissed i turned him down
[7:01 PM] Turned him down?
[7:02 PM] we got drunk during orientation week and made out for a little bit
[7:02 PM] he wanted to take me back to his room and i told him no
[7:02 PM] Oh shit
[7:03 PM] He didn’t force you, did he?
[7:04 PM] nein but he’s been an ass to me ever since
[7:06 PM] I’m so sorry that happened
[7:07 PM] And I’m sorry about the plagiarism investigation
[7:07 PM] I know you don’t believe me but it wasn’t me who said anything
[7:08 PM] It was probably Juniper being thorough and following up on what I told her, but you can’t blame her either
[7:08 PM] it’s ok. i don’t blame either of you
[7:08 PM] there’s nothing wrong with trying to figure out the truth. i would have suspected me as well
[7:09 PM] Thanks, Gavin
[7:09 PM] So I feel like we got off on the wrong foot
[7:10 PM] Can we meet up or whatever and try to set things straight? Start over on keeping it professional?
[7:11 PM] are you free for coffee later this week? we could go to deja brew
[7:13 PM] Text me your schedule and let’s make a date
[Space Cowboy]
[3:11 PM] Ok so I didn’t exactly make up with him
[3:12 PM] did you make OUT with him instead
[3:12 PM] Uh no what the hell
[3:13 PM] Everything was fine when we talked and worked on coordinating interviews together, that went pretty well actually
[3:13 PM] But then we went to the stuco charity car wash this morning
[3:14 PM] And he sprayed me with a hose while I was talking to Juniper??
[3:14 PM] and naturally you realized it was all in good fun and you shared a laugh and became good buds
[3:19 PM] ...apollo
[3:20 PM] I...dumped a bucket of soapy water over his head?
[3:20 PM] The worst thing is, he LAUGHED about it
[3:20 PM] i’m really starting to like this guy
[3:21 PM] i don’t know why you don’t
[3:22 PM] I could’ve ruined his phone or something!
[3:22 PM] I always end up being the asshole around Mr. Perfect and it’s infuriating
[3:23 PM] I don’t even know why he sprayed me??
[3:23 PM] mr. perfect huh?
[3:24 PM] he is pretty hot and he sounds like a nice guy
[3:24 PM] (not a Nice Guy but an actual nice guy)
[3:24 PM] now that i think about it aren’t you into blonds?
[3:25 PM] also he’s a (future) lawyer
[3:25 PM] You are NO help.
[Nancy Drew]
[10:19 AM] is it just me or did gavin give you a shout-out on the radio this morning
[10:20 AM] also since when was he a host??
[10:20 AM] didn’t he just join them like a month ago
[10:24 AM] They suspended Daryan from the station for stealing my article so he’s temporarily filling in
[10:24 AM] Also, what?
[10:25 AM] something about you dumping water on his head??
[10:25 AM] ...great.
[Klavier Gavin]
[10:27 AM] My friend told me you mentioned me on the radio this morning
[10:27 AM] Juniper doesn’t want us doing a personal back-and-forth via school organizations, remember
[10:29 AM] i know, i just thought it would be a harmless little story
[10:30 AM] i said you had great aim. managed to avoid getting my phone in my jeans back pocket
[10:30 AM] I shouldn’t have done it, I could’ve destroyed your phone
[10:32 AM] not really, it’s waterproof
[10:32 AM] and we were just having fun ja?
[10:33 AM] Maybe you were, but idk I was kinda pissed at you for spraying me
[10:34 AM] ah...i’m sorry
[10:34 AM] i keep sticking my foot in my mouth whenever i’m around you, don't i?
[10:35 AM] What?
[10:36 AM] I was basically gonna say the same thing about myself
[10:37 AM] you make me nervous, apollo
[10:37 AM] Again, what? I didn’t think I was that intimidating
[10:38 AM] Am I scary to you or something?
[10:39 AM] that’s not what i meant
[10:39 AM] Then what DID you mean?
[10:42 AM] i have to get ready for class
[10:42 AM] another time, ja?
[10:42 AM] I guess so
[Juniper Woods]
[2:38 PM] Hey, Apollo!
[2:38 PM] Do you know anything about the radio station power outage this morning?
[2:40 PM] First I heard of it, why? What happened?
[2:41 PM] Someone flipped the breaker for the radio station specifically during Klavier’s broadcast
[2:41 PM] Oh but I’m not accusing you!!
[2:42 AM] It’s just odd that it happened to Klavier and not one of the other hosts
[2:43 PM] I have no idea, I promise I have nothing to do with it
[2:44 PM] I hate to say it but maybe it was someone else at the newspaper? People have been badmouthing the radio station around here lately
[2:44 PM] I’m fine with being questioned but I think you should look into the others too
[2:45 PM] Sounds good. Thanks, Apollo
[Klavier Gavin]
[11:29 PM] They found out who sabotaged your broadcast yesterday
[11:31 PM] It was our advice columnist, Athena Cykes
[11:31 PM] She said it was only supposed to be a prank that lasted for a few seconds and had no idea that flipping the breaker meant everything had to be rebooted
[11:39 PM] Gavin?
[11:40 PM] Oh sorry I just realized how late it was
[11:42 PM] that’s ok, i leave my phone off silent for a reason
[11:42 PM] she’s not in too much trouble i hope
[11:43 PM] i’ve met athena before, she’s a good person
[11:44 PM] She really is, she’s super sorry and wants to apologize in person
[11:44 PM] I could text her your number?
[11:45 PM] that would be great danke
[11:46 PM] Got it
[11:46 PM] Wait when you said you leave your phone off silent, does that mean you were sleeping?
[11:47 PM] ja why?
[11:47 PM] Well it’s good to know when I shouldn’t bother texting you and waking you up
[11:47 PM] Also I didn’t think you were an early-to-bed kinda guy
[11:48 PM] you think about me in bed?
[11:49 PM] ...that was more dirty than i intended it to be
[11:49 PM] I think it’s EXACTLY as dirty as you intended it to be.
[11:50 PM] i can neither confirm nor deny
[Juniper Woods]
[3:48 PM] Hey, Apollo
[3:48 PM] Just letting you know that I won’t be the one suggesting disciplinary action against Thena since I have a bias
[3:49 PM] So if you have any questions about her temporary suspension or anything else, please check with the stuco VP instead
[3:54 PM] Thena?
[3:55 PM] Oh you mean Athena
[3:55 PM] Wait what do you mean by having a bias
[3:55 PM] You two know each other?
[3:57 PM] Oh I didn’t realize I hadn’t mentioned until now
[3:57 PM] Or I guess Thena never told you
[3:58 PM] We met as kids and basically grew up together
[3:59 PM] Aw that must’ve been awesome
[4:00 PM] Kinda same for me and Clay, if you’ve ever seen him around with me
[4:00 PM] So are you saying if you were involved with Athena’s suspension, people would think you’re being too lenient?
[4:01 PM] Basically. The dean’s office trusts me to help them make decisions re: school clubs, events, organizations, etc
[4:01 PM] I’m not the final say obviously but they usually want my opinion for minor infractions
[4:02 PM] But I had to say no this time
[4:04 PM] That’s really big of you
[4:05 PM] I don’t know if I’d be able to do the same thing
[4:06 PM] Thanks for saying that 😇
[4:06 PM] Thena says she understands why I couldn’t be involved
[4:06 PM] But I think she’s being too kind, I’d get it if she were mad at me
[4:06 PM] She looks out for me a lot and I’m kind of worried that she’s just hiding what she’s really feeling
[4:07 PM] Ahh sorry that was too much information
[4:09 PM] No not at all, it’s ok
[4:10 PM] If you two are as close as you say you are then I don’t think she would lie to you about something like that
[4:12 PM] I guess, I don’t know
[4:12 PM] Do you mind letting me know if Thena ever seems...off to you?
[4:13 PM] Things were a bit rough for her when we were young and we don’t see each other as much
[4:13 PM] So I have less chances to notice if something’s wrong
[4:13 PM] If that’s ok with you of course!!
[4:15 PM] Yeah of course it is
[4:15 PM] I don’t see her that much either but I’ll let you know if anything’s up
[4:15 PM] Thank you, Apollo
[Klavier Gavin]
[10:37 AM] This is getting ridiculous
[10:38 AM] Someone left a flash drive on my desk at the Herald with a note that says “from Klavier, with love”??
[10:38 AM] Obviously it’s not you but what the hell is going on
[10:41 AM] don’t tell me you plugged it in
[10:41 AM] I’m not stupid, of course I don’t plug in strange flash drives
[10:42 AM] But like...why is this happening?
[10:42 AM] It’s gotta be someone from the radio, right?
[10:43 AM] ach maybe daryan again? since he no longer works here, he has nothing better to do
[10:44 AM] he barely attends classes as far as i know
[10:45 AM] Maybe?
[10:46 AM] I’m gonna take this thing over to the comp sci department, see if someone can safely figure out what’s on it
[10:46 AM] Make sure it’s not like your nudes or something
[10:47 AM] your mind works in strange ways, apollo
[10:48 AM] I just mean it might have compromising stuff on it! That was an example!
[10:48 AM] Can you just go talk to Daryan please?
[10:49 AM] ja ja i’m on it
[Klavier Gavin]
[12:15 PM] it was daryan.
[12:17 PM] Goddammit.
[12:18 PM] Also it was just your high school yearbook photos
[12:18 PM] You had braces?
[12:19 PM] part of me regrets closing my tooth gap
[12:20 PM] It wasn’t a bad look
[12:20 PM] was that a compliment?
[12:21 PM] I can be nice to you sometimes
[Space Cowboy]
[9:38 AM] someone spray-painted a mural of the themis herald on the side of the broadcast building and it’s the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen
[9:39 AM] it made me weep, apollo
[9:39 AM] i definitely wasn’t crying because of my physics midterm
[9:40 AM] Sure you weren’t. How did you do?
[9:41 AM] 96 percent ughhhh i made ONE wrong calculation and it screwed me royally
[9:41 AM] my formula sheet was perfect i just had shit sleep cos of doubles practice and ughhhhhh
[9:42 AM] and no questions about the mural, really?
[9:43 AM] I already have a hunch about who did it
[Juniper Woods]
[9:45 AM] Hey, Apollo
[9:45 AM] It was Robin Newman.
[9:46 AM] Oh, so you heard. Are you sure?
[9:47 AM] Am I sure that the arts & culture columnist that’s a fine arts major vandalized the station’s wall with an art piece for the paper?
[9:47 AM] …
[9:48 AM] Shit sorry that was super rude of me
[9:48 AM] I’m having a moment
[9:48 AM] ...or a whole month really. I swear that me and Gavin aren’t telling people to do this
[9:49 AM] We’re actually ok with each other now I think
[9:50 AM] That’s good. I’ll talk to Robin, thanks
[Klavier Gavin]
[7:33 PM] They caught the guy who swapped all our printer ink cartridges for empties on the security footage
[7:34 PM] One of your station techs naturally
[7:35 PM] achtung i’m starting to think we need to call a joint intervention
[7:35 PM] juniper can’t literally suspend everyone
[7:36 PM] At this rate it’s gonna be down to just you and me, the FRESHMEN
[7:36 PM] What is going on with this school??
[7:37 PM] scheisse if i know
[7:39 PM] are you free after our ethics class tomorrow? we can talk about what to do and what to say to everyone
[7:40 PM] Yeah sure. I’ll let Juniper know what we’re planning
[Magical Girl]
[8:30 PM] Daddy says you’re coming home this weekend?
[8:38 PM] Yeah I wanted to swap out a couple of jackets and blankets and stuff, it’s getting pretty cold now
[8:39 PM] I’ll also be at your Saturday night show with some friends
[8:40 PM] !!!
[8:40 PM] Did you buy tickets? You know they’re free for you forever
[8:41 PM] Shh I wanna be a paying customer and support you
[8:41 PM] It’ll be me, Ema, Kay, and Athena and Juniper
[8:42 PM] Athena’s from the Herald and Juniper’s the stuco president, I think you’ll like them
[8:43 PM] I’m sure I will 😇
[8:45 PM] No Clay this time?
[8:45 PM] No, sorry. He’s got an ultimate game this weekend
[8:46 PM] Ultimate as in ultimate frisbee??
[8:46 PM] How many sports teams did Clay join??
[8:47 PM] Sometimes it feels like ALL of them.
[Klavier Gavin]
[10:15 AM] someone papermached all the soundboards at the station last night
[10:15 AM] is there a chance it was robin newman again?
[10:28 AM] I’m not sure? I’m not on campus this weekend or I’d help
[10:28 AM] How bad are the damages?
[10:29 AM] oh you went home?
[10:30 AM] and it’s kind of hard to get glue out of the gaps underneath the knobs and sliders so
[10:31 AM] Shit I’m so sorry
[10:32 AM] Looks like we gotta have that talk with everyone sooner rather than later
[10:32 AM] I can come back early if you wanna finalize everything
[10:33 AM] nein that’s ok
[10:33 AM] maybe we can just do a call instead?
[10:35 AM] Does 2 PM today work? I’m running errands with my parents right now and I gotta go to my sister’s show tonight so my schedule’s kinda tight
[10:37 AM] ja sounds good
[10:37 AM] and ‘show’? is your sister a musician too
[10:38 AM] Magician actually
[10:39 AM] You ever heard of Troupe Gramarye?
[10:39 AM] oh ja i used to go to their shows a lot when i was a kid
[10:40 AM] i remember seeing your sister perform with your dad when she was really little
[10:42 AM] Oh he’s not my dad, just her dad
[10:42 AM] But that’s cool! You actually knew her before I did
[10:43 AM] she’s very talented. maybe i should check out her show again when i go home for winter break
[10:44 AM] You definitely should, she’s incredible
[10:45 AM] Anyway I’ll talk to you later?
[10:47 AM] ja talk to you later
[Space Cowboy]
[5:32 PM] send trucy some good vibes for me!!
[5:33 PM] i’m off to last-minute rugby practice rip
[5:36 PM] I thought you had an ultimate game this weekend?
[5:36 PM] hell yeah i do
[5:37 PM] I...don’t understand
[5:39 PM] my schedule is wild
[Klavier Gavin]
[11:30 AM] Comic Sans?? Really??
[11:30 AM] I come back to school feeling super good about our plan to get everyone to Stop Doing Things and I find out that one of your guys set the entire newspaper office’s computers’ default font to COMIC SANS
[11:31 AM] Didn’t we all stop having font opinions like ten years ago
[11:32 AM] everyone has font opinions, apollo, we just don’t talk about them anymore
[11:32 AM] and you clearly have one
[11:34 AM] I was trying to write a nice obituary for a lit professor’s husband and suddenly, COMIC SANS
[11:35 AM] Why is everyone at the newspaper and the station acting like a bunch of twelve year olds
[11:35 AM] This literally just started with me accidentally accusing you of plagiarism and now we’re here? COMIC SANS???
[11:36 AM] say comic sans one more time?
[11:37 AM] ...I will block your number
[11:37 AM] achtung i’m sure that would help relations between the Herald and the radio very much
[11:38 AM] Don’t think I won’t do it
[11:38 AM] Ughhh I’ll go tell Juniper what’s up
[Juniper Woods]
[11:40 AM] How do you feel about Comic Sans?
[11:41 AM] Not a very professional font, in my opinion. Why?
[11:41 AM] I’m gonna need to book an empty classroom for this afternoon
[11:42 AM] I’ll find you a lecture hall. I’m assuming this is for the Herald AND the radio station?
[11:43 AM] Thanks, you’re the best. And yeah unfortunately
[11:44 AM] I’ll let the gardening club I won’t be joining them today, I’ll come mediate your discussion
[11:45 AM] There’s a gardening club? I feel like I should know this
[11:45 AM] I’m the president! Who do you think maintains the community garden?
[Klavier Gavin]
[5:55 PM] Was calling me ‘the short one with the forehead’ really necessary?
[5:55 PM] What does that even mean? My forehead is of normal size
[5:56 PM] maybe but your hair doesn’t help
[5:57 PM] I thought we didn’t have a personal problem going on anymore and now you’re making fun of how I look?
[5:57 PM] Low blow, Gavin
[5:58 PM] that’s not what i was doing
[5:58 PM] Then what WERE you doing?
[6:10 PM] No snappy comeback this time?
[6:15 PM] i was walking to the parking lot
[6:16 PM] someone keyed my motorcycle
[6:16 PM] they scratched up my band’s logo and covered it with the herald logo??
[6:17 PM] ...oh my GOD I thought this was over with
[Nancy Drew]
[6:21 PM] How much do you know about keys?
[6:22 PM] uhh keyboard keys or piano keys or house/car keys
[6:22 PM] The last one
[6:23 PM] Someone keyed Gavin’s bike with the Herald logo literally right after we had a big group meeting about how we’re Not Going To Do That
[6:24 PM] jfc how much property/personal damage have you all done to each other
[6:25 PM] It’s amazing the school is letting either of us exist at the moment imo
[6:25 PM] Anyway I need forensic expertise on figuring out whose key it is
[6:26 PM] i’m flattered that you’ve finally come to recognize my scientific genius, that’s really big of you
[6:27 PM] Uhh I was hoping you could connect me with one of your profs actually
[6:27 PM] Because after the meeting we had, I doubt anyone’s gonna just come forward and confess
[6:29 PM] ugh fine i’ll get back to you in a sec
[Klavier Gavin]
[12:36 PM] I’m glad we got that all sorted but at this rate I’m gonna be the only reporter left
[12:37 PM] And I don’t actually know how most of our equipment works
[12:37 PM] Or how to update our website so uh
[12:37 PM] You guys might come out on top after all
[12:38 PM] But I was serious earlier, let me pay for your new paint job
[12:39 PM] it’s not your fault, apollo
[12:40 PM] everyone is just getting a little overeager ja? they like the game
[12:40 PM] It stopped being a game when we vandalized your building, destroyed your equipment, and damaged your bike
[12:41 PM] All you guys did was steal our ink cartridges and change our default font
[12:42 PM] Also that flash drive with your yearbook photos which was basically only for me
[12:42 PM] Your people pulled pranks. My people did some actual damage and I feel really bad
[12:43 PM] This is all because I accused you of plagiarizing my article without any proof
[12:43 PM] I’d be an incredibly shitty lawyer if I went around doing that all the time
[12:44 PM] you weren’t the one telling your colleagues to do all of that and you already apologized to me for everything
[12:44 PM] don’t feel bad, i mean it
[12:44 PM] if you want to pay me back for something so you feel like you’ve made amends, i’ll let you
[12:45 PM] but only half of my motorcycle paint job at most
[12:48 PM] You’re a really decent guy, Gavin
[12:49 PM] Thanks, seriously
[12:49 PM] Send me the bill whenever you get it done
[Space Cowboy]
[8:27 PM] pollo where are you
[8:27 PM] i see your bag and wallet on your bed but not you or your phone?
[8:39 PM] I got an emergency call from Myriam and had to head over to the office
[8:40 PM] One of those radio assholes FLOODED our storage room somehow??
[8:40 PM] And now everything is wet and damaged and we can’t get anything printed this week, maybe even this MONTH
[8:41 PM] I was just telling Gavin how shitty I feel about all the damages we did to them when they basically did harmless pranks on us and now this happens??
[8:41 PM] goddamn i’m so sorry man
[8:42 PM] want me to come help with the cleanup?
[8:42 PM] i’ll tell coach i can’t make soccer practice
[8:42 PM] That would be amazing, thanks
[8:43 PM] Wait you have soccer practice at night?
[8:44 PM] we LIVE together how do you not KNOW this
[Juniper Woods]
[6:28 AM] Hi Apollo, I hope this isn’t too early for you
[6:29 AM] But I got an email from the school president and the dean’s office and they’re suspending both the newspaper and the radio for the time being.
[6:29 AM] This will be marked on the student record of everyone involved and they’re considering academic suspension of the ones who caused property damage
[6:29 AM] They’re going to publish a statement on the school website in an hour or so
[6:30 AM] The local news also wants to interview students about what’s been going on, would you be willing?
[6:45 AM] Yes of course
[6:47 AM] Juniper, I am so sorry
[6:47 AM] I never meant for it to get this out of hand
[6:48 AM] I know you didn’t
[6:48 AM] You and Klavier were really good about all of this and tried to get ahead of it
[6:49 AM] But I think this kind of behavior has been built into the whole “college experience” for too long and there was nothing you could do
[6:49 AM] I appreciate both of you trying, I really do
[6:51 AM] I’m glad but I still feel responsible
[6:51 AM] You’ll let me know if there’s anything else I can do?
[6:52 AM] Will do. Talk to you soon
[Dad]
[6:54 AM] Can I come home this weekend?
[7:01 AM] It’s so early, what are you doing up already?
[7:01 AM] And of course you can. Did something happen?
[7:02 AM] I did something petty to just one guy
[7:02 AM] And then it turned into a sort-of prank war between the Herald and the radio station
[7:02 AM] Which then escalated into property damage
[7:02 AM] And now both organizations are getting temporarily shut down?
[7:03 AM] Dad I don’t know what to do
[7:05 AM] Oh boy. Did either you or the other guy participate in any of this?
[7:05 AM] Not at all
[7:05 AM] We were basically the only ones who didn’t do anything
[7:05 AM] We even had a big group meeting telling everyone to cut it out
[7:06 AM] Then as long as you can prove that neither of you were involved in the serious stuff, you don’t have anything to feel guilty about
[7:06 AM] I know you, Apollo. I’m sure this is very stressful and you feel like it’s all because of what you did
[7:07 AM] But don’t think that way, alright? The burden of proof may be on you, but the actual burden isn’t on you
[7:07 AM] Find the truth, make a clear argument, let the actual guilty parties face consequences, and take some time to yourself
[7:07 AM] Miles and I would be happy to have you back home for the weekend, even if all you wanna do is take a nice long nap
[7:08 AM] I’m a big fan of a good nap myself
[7:09 AM] Thanks, Dad
[7:10 AM] Speaking of you and Papa, did I mention the other guy’s studying to be a prosecutor?
[7:11 AM] Even better! You two already learned how to work together, definitely good in case you ever run into each other in court
[7:11 AM] Be careful you don’t fall in love with him though
[7:11 AM] ...why did you have to go there
[7:12 AM] I’m just saying if that kid is anything like Miles, you’re gonna be waiting for a long time
[7:13 AM] First of all, you and Papa were pining for each other for years and said nothing so it’s on both of you, Aunt Maya said so
[7:14 AM] Second, Gavin is nothing like Papa
[7:14 AM] The opposite, really
[7:15 AM] Wait, Gavin?
[7:15 AM] Has he ever mentioned having an older brother?
[7:16 AM] Yeah he said he was a defense attorney
[7:17 AM] Why, you know him?
[7:18 AM] Be careful around the Gavins for your old man’s sake, alright?
[7:18 AM] You’re not THAT old, Dad
[7:20 AM] Then tell Trucy that
[7:20 AM] Whenever she brings a friend home, they all look so surprised to see I’m not on my deathbed
[7:20 AM] She calls you “old man” around other people because YOU call yourself that
[7:21 AM] Anyway I gotta get ready for class. Thanks again, love you
[7:22 AM] Love you too
[7:22 AM] I’m gonna look into this younger Gavin kid
[7:22 AM] DAD
[7:22 AM] DAD NO
[Klavier Gavin]
[10:48 AM] Hey this is kind of random but I’m going home for the weekend to get away from all this...stuff
[10:49 AM] And my sister’s got a show and I remembered you mentioned wanting to see her perform again
[10:49 AM] So if you’re doing the same as me, I can get you tickets?
[10:53 AM] that would be sehr schön of you, danke
[10:53 AM] are we...going together?
[10:53 AM] I mean yeah if you want to
[10:54 AM] It would be kinda awkward if we sat separately but knew the other person was there wouldn’t it?
[10:55 AM] i guess so
[10:55 AM] put me down for one ticket then, i’ll pay you back when we meet up in person
[10:56 AM] Sounds good. Meet you in the main parking lot, Friday at 4?
[10:56 AM] ja see you then
[Magical Girl]
[10:24 PM] So...Klavier, huh
[10:24 PM] Why are you texting me?? I’m right next door??
[10:25 AM] Just come to my room if you wanna talk
[10:25 PM] And what does that mean
[10:26 PM] He’s pretty cute and he seemed nice
[10:26 PM] After everything I heard from Clay and Ema I wasn’t sure what to think
[10:26 PM] Especially with all the pranks and stuff
[10:27 PM] It was nice of you to invite him to come home with you
[10:28 PM] You make it sound like he’s staying with us and not...that he lives in the same city and we went back to our respective family homes
[10:28 PM] Why do you and Dad automatically assume I’m into every guy I talk about
[10:29 PM] Because you don’t really talk about anyone?
[10:30 PM] So it kinda feels like they’re important when you do
[10:30 PM] Also he said so much nice stuff about you, I think he might have a crush
[10:31 PM] Gavin’s a decent guy, that doesn’t mean it’s a crush!!
[10:31 PM] Ugh just go to bed already
[10:32 PM] I’m not tired yet and you can’t make me
[10:35 PM] Just think about it, okay?
[Nancy Drew]
[11:21 AM] how you holding up kiddo?
[11:28 AM] First of all you’re only a few months older than me
[11:28 AM] And ok I guess
[11:29 AM] Being back home is weird
[11:29 AM] I know I’ve been back before but like everything seems to be suspended in time but also not?
[11:30 AM] Like my parents and Trucy look the same and act the same
[11:30 AM] But there are things they’ve been doing or inside jokes they have that they didn’t mention before
[11:30 AM] So I feel like a stranger around my family but only for a second
[11:30 AM] Is that stupid?
[11:31 AM] nah i get it
[11:32 AM] lana said she felt that way whenever i went to visit her
[11:32 AM] that there were suddenly things she didn’t know about me and wasn’t sure how to ask
[11:34 AM] I guess it would be a lot harder on her for sure
[11:35 AM] especially since i was growing up without her there to watch
[11:35 AM] anyway let’s not be bummers rn
[11:36 AM] i was mostly asking about the whole paper-radio situation actually
[11:36 AM] athena and juniper said you’ve been blaming yourself
[11:36 AM] i’ve been there but you can’t do that to yourself ok?
[11:37 AM] like yeah it started with you having imaginary beef with gavin
[11:37 AM] but this shit got so far beyond what was going on with you guys
[11:37 AM] and you tried to shut it down and they didn’t listen
[11:37 AM] remember that
[11:40 AM] I know, I know
[11:41 AM] Thanks, Ema
[Wonderwall]
[4:53 PM] since our suspension is up next week, should we start talking about collab plans for the rest of the semester?
[4:54 PM] if you’re still interested that is
[4:55 PM] Yeah definitely! Deja Brew tomorrow before ethics?
[4:55 PM] ja works for me
[4:55 PM] also are you planning on going to the scary movie drive-in on Friday?
[4:56 PM] I don’t exactly have a car so no
[4:57 PM] ah well i’m going so if you wanted to, you could go with me
[4:59 PM] Oh that’s ok, I’m not a scary movie person anyway
[5:00 PM] More of a sci-fi or fantasy kinda guy
[5:05 PM] your loss then
[5:05 PM] see you tomorrow
[5:05 PM] Yeah see you
[Space Cowboy]
[11:28 AM] it’s halloweeeeeen
[11:28 AM] where tf are you
[11:29 AM] i’m standing by the herald booth and i don’t see you
[11:30 AM] oh shit i see your boy? i see gavin?
[11:30 AM] he’s dressed like a pirate
[11:30 AM] like a sexy pirate
[11:30 AM] like a sexy pirate with a six-pack
[11:31 AM] apollo he has a belly button piercing
[11:31 AM] he’s a sexy pirate with a six-pack and a belly button piercing
[11:33 AM] Clay I am in the BATHROOM putting on my stupid COSTUME can you let me live for two seconds
[11:34 AM] Why did I let you buy this Peter Pan outfit for me this is so stupid
[11:35 AM] a sexy pirate with a six-pack and a belly button piercing and eyeliner and maybe lipstick??
[11:35 AM] ARE THOSE NIPPLE PIERCINGS
[11:35 AM] APOLLO YOU GOTTA SEE THIS
[11:38 AM] When I get over there I am going to verbally unfriend you in front of everyone
[11:38 AM] I will never go to another one of your bowling tournaments again
[11:39 AM] oh i’m not on the school’s bowling team
[11:39 AM] they just let me hang
[11:39 AM] wait were you only coming with me cos you thought i was with them??
[11:40 AM] you’re gonna murder me now aren’t you
[Space Cowboy]
[2:34 PM] so gavin liked your costume
[2:35 PM] I am going to break your hockey stick
[2:35 PM] my actual hockey stick or are we talking about my dick now
[2:35 PM] pollo you gotta tell me so i know whether to put on my cup
[2:35 PM] apollo?
[2:36 PM] shit is that you i hear running down the hallwarfbhouijnp
[Juniper Woods]
[11:42 AM] Hey, Juniper
[11:42 AM] I noticed recently that Athena was being kinda quiet and I thought I’d check with her like you said
[11:42 AM] She said you two were fighting?
[11:43 AM] And I don’t wanna insert myself into the situation or whatever but
[11:43 AM] If you wanna talk about it let me know
[11:49 AM] I’d really like that actually
[11:50 AM] We’ve been really weird around each other lately
[11:50 AM] And I’m worried she’s noticed
[11:52 AM] Noticed what?
[11:52 AM] Ahhh I don’t wanna talk about this through a text I’m kind of embarrassed
[11:53 AM] Do you wanna meet for lunch and tell me irl?
[11:54 AM] Yes please
[11:55 AM] Quad at 12:30?
[11:55 AM] See you then
[Nancy Drew]
[6:28 PM] hi can you stop ditching me and kay for your new boyfriend
[6:29 PM] if you’re legit happy with the fop then i guess i’m ok with it
[6:29 PM] but i’m just saying you haven’t joined us for eldoon’s in ages
[6:32 PM] Shit sorry
[6:33 PM] But he’s not my boyfriend!!
[6:33 PM] We’re busy catching up on the work we missed during suspension (plus we were under review which was VERY stressful thanks for asking)
[6:34 PM] We’re collaborating on news stories
[6:34 PM] He can use my interviews to supplement the radio pieces and I can use his events connections to plan my interviews
[6:35 PM] Especially with winter fest next month it’s gonna get wild
[6:35 PM] But we should definitely go to Eldoon’s tomorrow if you’re both free
[6:35 PM] I haven’t seen Kay in way too long
[6:36 PM] fine i forgive you but are you sure he’s not your boo or your bae or whatever tf kids are saying these days i am an old woman in the body of an 18 yo
[6:36 PM] clay said he was definitely flirting with you on halloween
[6:37 PM] Gavin is just a DECENT GUY ok all he said was that my costume was a good choice
[6:38 PM] And that it fit me well
[6:38 PM] sounds like flirting to me but ok
[6:39 PM] I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative
[Wonderwall]
[9:12 AM] student council just announced they’re turning the drive-in movies to a weekly thing for fundraising in case you haven’t heard
[9:13 AM] my offer to go together still stands
[9:13 AM] i’m sure you’ll be interested in at least one of this month’s movies
[9:14 AM] november’s theme is ‘so bad it’s good’
[9:15 AM] That sounds amazing but I’m so busy right now
[9:15 AM] Not to say you aren’t busy too! I know we basically have the same exam schedule and workload for winter fest
[9:16 AM] It just seems like you handle all these things a lot easier than I do
[9:17 AM] i really don’t but danke for thinking so
[9:17 AM] maybe we could study together if that would help?
[9:17 AM] also they’re showing the room and birdemic
[9:18 AM] Shoot...that’s almost impossible to resist
[9:19 AM] I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try studying together and see if it works for us
[9:19 AM] I’ve got flashcards and Quizlet stuff, how about you?
[9:20 AM] i take color-coded digital notes with mind maps, i think they’re pretty thorough
[9:20 AM] have you heard of the pomodoro technique?
[9:21 AM] You are suddenly my favorite person
[9:21 AM] How did that happen
[9:21 AM] i live to serve 😉
[Magical Girl]
[7:28 PM] Pollyyy
[7:31 PM] What’s up?
[7:32 PM] You need to come back for a weekend soon-ish
[7:32 PM] Daddy and Papa are rewatching home movies and even Papa’s getting weepy
[7:33 PM] They’re crying over footage from the year I decided to get bangs??
[7:33 PM] But we all know it wasn’t a good look
[7:33 PM] We burned all the show posters from that year why are they watching this and reminding me of my Bad Decisions
[7:34 PM] Wasn’t that around the time I chipped my tooth?
[7:34 PM] Yeah and you tried to tell everyone it was from knocking down a criminal who was trying to assault Daddy in the courtroom
[7:35 PM] But Ema told people it was really cos you tripped on the sidewalk
[7:35 PM] ...right
[7:35 PM] I don’t know why I brought that up
[7:35 PM] Anyway I’m not sure if I have time? We’re getting really close to finals
[7:36 PM] But we can definitely do more video calls
[7:39 PM] ...and I’ll tell our dads to hop off the nostalgia train
[7:41 PM] Fiiine
[7:41 PM] Thanks, Polly
[Wonderwall]
[5:55 PM] that was sehr süß of you, apollo
[5:56 PM] I figured since everyone stopped their nonsense I could do something nice as a thanks for being extremely reasonable about the whole thing
[5:56 PM] Plus you seemed kinda distracted during our last study session and I didn’t wanna pry cos it’s probably a personal thing
[5:57 PM] So I hope it cheered you up!
[5:59 PM] [attached photo]
[5:59 PM] it really did, danke schön
[Space Cowboy]
[6:29 PM] so i can’t talk about the fact gavin flirts with you all the time but you can send him flowers and pretend it’s nothing??
[6:30 PM] They were just sunflowers and it was for the whole station
[6:31 PM] He mentioned liking them before and he was sad the other day so it IS nothing
[6:31 PM] And it’s the least I can do after all that crap that happened a month ago
[6:31 PM] They keyed his motorcycle
[6:32 PM] I didn’t even realize custom paint jobs were that expensive but obviously it was a shitty thing to do
[6:35 PM] if you say so man
[6:36 PM] i’ll be back at our room in a sec
[6:37 PM] Oh I’m not in our room
[6:37 PM] I’m on my way to get Eldoon’s with Gavin/Kay/Ema
[6:37 PM] Come join us? I didn’t realize your lacrosse practice was over already or I would’ve asked earlier, sorry
[6:38 PM] shit yeah i forgot to mention that
[6:38 PM] since it’s getting dark earlier and earlier they figured they’d push it up by 30 min
[6:38 PM] don’t leave without me!!
[6:39 PM] wait gavin too??
[6:39 PM] Stooooop
[Juniper Woods]
[10:08 AM] Hey, Apollo! You excited for the first day of winter fest?
[10:10 AM] Definitely, I got a peek at the booths on my way to class earlier and everything looks amazing
[10:10 AM] I don’t know how you managed to pull it off but everyone’s gonna love it
[10:11 AM] Aww thank you for saying so!!
[10:12 AM] Actually if it’s not too weird, I was hoping we could meet up in person today?
[10:12 AM] I need some advice
[10:13 AM] Yeah sure, what about?
[10:15 AM] I’m...planning on asking Athena out before we leave for break and I don’t know how to do it
[10:16 AM] Ahh that’s great! But I’m not sure why you think I’d be any help
[10:17 AM] Or why you need help in the first place, you always seem so put together
[10:18 AM] I don’t think that’s true at all
[10:18 AM] I think I’m just good at pretending I am
[10:18 AM] And since you’re a good listener and you seem happy with Klavier, maybe you have some pointers?
[10:19 AM] Not to make assumptions or anything!!
[10:19 AM] Uhh well first assumption, I’m not dating Gavin
[10:20 AM] I know we work together and study together and stuff but he’s just a friend
[10:20 AM] I’d be happy to try and help you but idk if I’ll actually be useful
[10:21 AM] You two have been friends forever so I can’t see how I’ll know more than you about how to ask her out
[10:22 AM] Who knows, you might
[10:22 AM] Ok well if you think so, I’d love to help if I can
[10:23 AM] Wanna meet for lunch?
[10:23 AM] That would be great
[10:24 AM] Thanks so much, Apollo
[Wonderwall]
[4:35 PM] i’ll be at your dorm in 10 minutes
[4:36 PM] Ok see you soon!
[Space Cowboy]
[5:01 PM] i can’t believe you didn’t tell me you and gavin were going on a date??
[5:02 PM] It’s not a date?? Why did you have to yell in his face when he came to get me??
[5:02 PM] I told you we’re just going to the stuco drive-in fundraiser
[5:03 PM] They’re showing The Santa Clause and you know I love making fun of bad movies
[5:03 PM] if you're sure but if y’all end up making out in his car i get to say i told you so
[Juniper Woods]
[8:27 AM] Apollo!!!
[8:29 AM] Whoa hey what’s up?
[8:29 AM] Athena asked me to be her girlfriend last night out of nowhere?? I’m??
[8:30 AM] That’s awesome, congrats!!
[8:30 AM] And now you don’t have to worry about any of my terrible advice
[8:31 AM] Aw it wasn’t terrible at all
[8:31 AM] Ahhhhhh I’m so happy!!!
[8:31 AM] And I’m so so so happy for both of you
[8:32 AM] Warning for whenever you tell Ema and Kay, they WILL drag you along for a double date
[8:32 AM] Kay more than Ema but you get what I mean
[8:33 AM] Oh gosh it feels too soon for anything like that
[8:33 AM] But I’m looking forward to it 🥰
[Wonderwall]
[4:59 PM] i don’t think i can make tonight’s study session sorry
[5:01 PM] Everything ok?
[5:01 PM] i don’t know
[5:01 PM] i think so
[5:02 PM] i’ll forward you my sociology notes and my draft for the winter fest piece later tonight
[5:03 PM] Do you wanna talk about it?
[5:03 PM] I didn’t mean to eavesdrop or anything but I thought I heard you on the phone with your brother when we were leaving class earlier today
[5:04 PM] It didn’t sound uhh great
[5:15 PM] Gavin?
[Wonderwall]
[incoming call; 9:45 PM]
“Gavin?”
“Ach, I just realized how late it is, never mind - ”
“It’s not that late, just give me a sec to kick Clay out of the room - no, shut up, Clay - okay, I think we’re good. What’s, uh, what’s up?”
“I...I wanted to talk some things through but I don’t...well, I really only talk to you.”
“Really? What about the people at the station or something?”
“Ja, we talk, but they aren’t really my friends, so…”
“Oh. I, um...I see. What did you wanna talk about?”
“You were right about me talking to mein Bruder earlier. He calls sometimes to check on me.”
“Is that a bad thing?”
“It’s not really ‘checking up on me’ so much as ‘picking on my life choices’.”
“That sucks. What did he say this time?”
“That I’m wasting my time with music and I should focus on law. He says I could have graduated a lot sooner if I’d just ‘stayed on one path’. And he says I need to ‘let go of emotional attachment’, as in I shouldn’t bother with friends or crushes.”
“Let me guess, he’s super career-driven and basically has no friends? That’s so cliché.”
“You’re good at this, Apollo. Achtung, it’s not like he actually cares about me. He just likes telling people that they’re wrong.”
“But it’s not wrong to, y’know, do stuff you love and hang out with people you care about. That’s kind of the basics of life, isn’t it?”
“He...heard me talking to our parents about the person I’ve been interested in. He doesn’t think y - think they’re a good fit and doesn’t like that I’ve been spending time with them.”
“Oh, I...I didn’t realize you, um, had someone. Th-that you were interested in, I mean. Not that it matters! I just - never mind.”
“Ja, it’s been a few months. And Kristoph, he hates them.”
“So he judged them and you just based on hearing you talk about them? He hasn’t even met this person, how could he possibly know anything, let alone whether they’re good for you or not?”
“It’s what he does, so...ach, I don’t even know what the point of talking about all this is. I shouldn’t have bothered you, Apollo, I’ll let you go.”
“No, no, i-it’s okay, I just - I’m not great at the whole advice thing, especially when it comes to sibling problems, ‘cos me and Trucy have like, little fights but we’re never really mad at each other. So I can’t help there, but if you, y’know, if you need someone to talk to about personal stuff...well, I’d recommend finding a therapist that knows their stuff, but I’m, uh, I’m here, too.”
“...I’m really glad we met, Apollo. Even if we didn’t start off on the right foot.”
“...I’m glad, too. And I feel bad for...for judging you in the beginning. And making assumptions. And doing all the stuff that a good defense attorney - actually, no, a good person shouldn’t do. You’ve kinda - you’ve helped me feel settled around here. I was...so nervous about leaving home and trying to do a million things at once at college, and...I dunno. I feel better now. In general.”
“So do I. Talking to you like this, it’s...it’s nice.”
“Good, good. Um...so this person you’re into, I mean, do I know who they are?”
“Ja, definitely.”
“That’s it? No details?”
“...you’ll find out very soon if you haven’t already, ich verspreche.”
“Okay, if you say so. Um, I should probably get going, Clay’s yelling at me through the door and our neighbors are gonna get pissed, so I’ll see you in class tomorrow?”
“Ja, definitely. Gute Nacht.”
“Night, Gavin.”
[call ended]
[Nancy Drew]
[9:25 AM] (james franco voice) winter break y’all
[9:26 AM] Do you only speak in dead memes?
[9:26 AM] i told you i’m an old woman in an 18 yo’s body
[9:26 AM] last day of the semester, last day of winter fest
[9:27 AM] You say that like we didn’t all finish our finals two days ago
[9:27 AM] I’m only hanging around cos of the winter festival
[9:28 AM] You, Kay, and Clay are all still here cos you don’t wanna go back home without me
[9:28 AM] we’re not gonna ditch you just so we can get home a couple days early tf
[9:29 AM] meet you at the cider stall in an hour?
[9:29 AM] Obviously
[Wonderwall]
[10:15 AM] you’re still on campus ja?
[10:16 AM] ...yes? I already told you I’ll be here until the last day like a week ago
[10:16 AM] right i remember that
[10:16 AM] can we meet up before you leave with your friends?
[10:17 AM] i have something to tell you
[10:17 AM] Yeah sure, what is it?
[10:18 AM] i want to tell you in person
[10:18 AM] bitte just trust me on this
[10:19 AM] I do
[10:19 AM] Come find me at the Herald office at noon?
[10:20 AM] it’s a date
[Space Cowboy]
[12:49 PM] pollooooo
[12:49 PM] where are you my dude i’ve got all our bags rolled out and they’re doing room check now
[12:50 PM] ema said you had to pick up some stuff from the herald but you should be back by now??
[1:15 PM] AHH sorry
[1:15 PM] I’m coming back to the room now
[1:16 PM] But uhhhh I’m gonna not be putting my bags in your car?
[1:17 PM] what tf does that mean
[1:17 PM] you’re not staying over break are you?
[1:17 PM] No it’s not that
[1:17 PM] I am uhhhhh putting my bags in Klavier’s car instead
[1:18 PM] Because he’s driving me home??
[1:18 PM] !!!
[1:18 PM] !!!!!!!!!!
[1:18 PM] you called him KLAVIER
[1:19 PM] Is that all you got out of that?
[1:19 PM] you called him KLAVIER and he’s driving you HOME because he’s your BOYFRIEND y/y???
[1:20 PM] ...ok yeah but can you not freak out at him when we get back to the room
[1:20 PM] He’s still confused about why you basically screamed in his face last week
[1:21 PM] permission to ditch my car so i can get a ride in gavin’s car instead?
[1:21 PM] NO I refuse to give you a space where you two can interact
[1:22 PM] ok but i’m?? still so happy??
[1:22 PM] tell me everything
[1:23 PM] I’m telling you nothing and Klav and I are literally two minutes away from the room so just let me walk in PEACE
[1:23 PM] oh shit you called him KLAV
[Magical Girl]
[4:54 PM] Hey can you do me a favor?
[4:55 PM] Aren’t you gonna be home in ten minutes? Why are you texting me lmao
[4:55 PM] Don’t let Dad and Papa come outside when I get home
[4:55 PM] Like distract them or something
[4:55 PM] I’m just gonna walk in with my stuff and we’re not gonna talk about how Clay wasn’t the one driving me
[4:56 PM] Oh no did you fight?
[4:56 PM] No nothing like that but uhhhh my boyfriend is driving me instead so
[4:56 PM] I don’t wanna have that conversation yet
[4:57 PM] sdfghjklkjgyftvdr
[4:57 PM] Apollo!!!!!
[4:58 PM] Please stop
[4:59 PM] Also please help
[4:59 PM] You got it!
[4:59 PM] One staged kidnapping by Mr. Hat coming up
[4:59 PM] First of all, no
[5:00 PM] Second, no one’s gonna fall for that a second time
[5:00 PM] Fiiine
[5:00 PM] I’ll go steal Papa’s limited edition boxset instead
[5:01 PM] I need a lighter
[5:01 PM] Um no?? Don’t do that??
[5:02 PM] Trucy??
[5:04 PM] TRUCY!!!
[Piano Man]
[10:08 AM] guten morgen liebe
[10:08 AM] wie geht’s mein schatz?
[10:10 AM] I don’t understand why I’m so tired
[10:11 AM] It’s not like I didn’t sleep in the past 3.5 months
[10:11 AM] being back in your own bed maybe?
[10:11 AM] even if it’s not any more comfortable than the dorm beds i’m sure it feels familiar
[10:12 AM] so how much did you end up sleeping?
[10:12 AM] I went to bed immediately after dinner so like 7:30?
[10:13 AM] And then your text woke me up
[10:13 AM] oh sorry
[10:13 AM] i’ll let you go back to sleep then
[10:14 AM] It’s ok, I should be getting up anyway
[10:14 AM] I was kinda hoping we could see each other today but Trucy’s got a full day planned
[10:14 AM] But we have two whole weeks to plan dates or whatever
[10:15 AM] planning stuff together is our specialty i would say
[10:15 AM] or at least the execution of making good plans
[10:15 AM] the follow-through not so much
[10:16 AM] Hey we are kickass at scheduling study dates and telling people what to do
[10:16 AM] If they don’t listen, that’s on them
[10:17 AM] And let’s be real, we were two freshmen trying to boss around everyone else
[10:18 AM] The fact that they paid attention at all is amazing
[10:20 AM] very true
[10:20 AM] i think it’s because you have a very authoritative voice though, i like it
[10:21 AM] Keep it in your pants, Gavin
[10:22 AM] I am very not awake rn
[10:22 AM] i know a good hotpot place, we could go just the two of us or invite everyone else too
[10:23 AM] when are you free?
[10:24 AM] I think hotpot would be better as a group thing?
[10:24 AM] Though obviously we can share one hotpot and also do other stuff just me and you
[10:24 AM] I’ll have to text the others but I think tomorrow might work
[10:25 AM] Dad and Papa say you’re invited for Christmas Day btw
[10:25 AM] In case you wanna get away from your uhh situation
[10:27 AM] that would be really nice actually
[10:28 AM] he’s not in the house most of the time but avoiding him all of the time would be nice
[10:29 AM] i told mama and papa about us and they’re thrilled
[10:29 AM] they promised not to say anything to him since he’s being an arschgeige
[10:32 AM] That’s good
[10:32 AM] I mean it sucks that you have a bad relationship with him but your parents sound great
[10:34 AM] if i’m invited to meet your parents then would you be interested in meeting mine?
[10:35 AM] i know we’ve been dating for less than 36 hrs but
[10:35 AM] they’ve been asking about you though i don’t wanna pressure you
[10:35 AM] I’ve literally never done a meet the parents situation before so
[10:36 AM] I’m a little intimidated but I mean yeah?
[10:36 AM] Fair game if you’re meeting mine
[10:36 AM] And uhhh Papa might be your boss in the future so
[10:36 AM] Start early I guess
[10:37 AM] achtung i almost forgot about that
[10:37 AM] scheisse ok how do i make a good first impression
[10:38 AM] should i bring wine? get rid of my accent? wear a suit? bitte tell me
[10:39 AM] Be yourself you dork
[10:39 AM] Although I would take out the nipple piercings
[10:39 AM] Also I’m gonna have to coach you on what Opinions™ to have
[10:40 AM] Specifically re: Steel Samurai
[10:40 AM] ...the children’s tv show?
[10:43 AM] Ohhh do NOT call it that around him
[10:43 AM] They’re calling me down for brunch now so I gotta go
[10:43 AM] But I’ll coordinate everyone for hotpot tomorrow night?
[10:44 AM] And make a thing about how to deal with my parents
[10:44 AM] Call me tonight before bed?
[10:45 AM] natürlich, auf wiedersehen baby
[10:46 AM] have a good day with your family
[Space Cowboy]
[3:12 PM] Triple date plus you?
[3:12 PM] yes
[3:13 PM] Ok wow that was fast
[3:13 PM] Also I gave you no context?? No details??
[3:14 PM] doesn’t matter
[3:14 PM] it’s obvi you/gavin kay/ema athena/juniper and me
[3:15 PM] wow when did i end up surrounding myself with couples
[3:15 PM] not that i’m complaining everyone is *chef’s kiss*
[3:16 PM] ...anyway it’ll be hotpot
[3:16 PM] Klavier knows a good place
[3:17 PM] You free tomorrow?
[3:18 PM] mcfreaking yes man i never needed more context
[3:19 PM] is gavin going to yours for xmas btw
[3:19 PM] He hasn’t officially said yes but he seems interested
[3:19 PM] I’m highkey worried that it’s way too soon but he should be able to win Dad over pretty easily
[3:20 PM] Papa less so but still possible
[3:20 PM] did you tell him to lose the nipple piercings
[3:21 PM] ...do you think about my boyfriend’s nipples often
[3:21 PM] no but i’m thrilled to hear you call him your bf
[3:21 PM] you seem happier and that’s always an A+ thing
[3:22 PM] Yeah cos I don’t have to worry about studying or interviewing or writing or stupid pranks that get everyone suspended and fined for property damage
[3:27 PM] ...but yeah I’m pretty happy
[3:27 PM] attaboi
[Nancy Drew]
[3:30 PM] Hotpot tomorrow night?
[3:30 PM] All the couples and Clay
[3:37 PM] hell yes i could go for some hotpot
[3:38 PM] also rip clay i guess
[3:38 PM] You can thank Klavier for the suggestion
[3:40 PM] …
[3:42 PM] i guess your boyfriend can stay
[Carmen Sandiego]
[3:45 PM] Hotpot
[3:45 PM] yah hotpot!!!
[3:45 PM] Wait I hit send too early
[3:46 PM] But I’m guessing that’s a yes
[3:46 PM] Tomorrow night?
[3:47 PM] Klavier’s idea, Ema and Clay already said they’re coming
[3:47 PM] yes yes yes
[3:47 PM] if gf is there i’m there
[3:47 PM] and then i can finally get the 20 ur bf owes me
[3:48 PM] Do I wanna know?
[3:50 PM] prob not hehehe
[Juniper Woods]
[4:01 PM] Hey Juniper!
[4:02 PM] Do you and Athena wanna join me/Klavier/Clay/Ema/Kay for hotpot tomorrow night?
[4:04 PM] Ahh that sounds fun, I’ll check with her but I’m sure we would!
[4:05 PM] By the way, I’m gonna send you (and Klavier) an email about the spring semester events if that’s okay
[4:05 PM] In case you wanted to get ahead of schedule
[4:07 PM] Yeah go ahead
[4:07 PM] It’s gonna be so nice to go to a school event and not worry about someone putting durian in the Herald fridge or something
[4:08 PM] Hear, hear
[Piano Man]
[incoming call; 9:28 PM]
“Hey, Klav.”
“Guten tag, is now a good time?”
“You’re pretty dead-on, actually. I was gonna go to bed around ten-thirty so we’ve got some time to talk before I inevitably nod off. How’re things?”
“Been better, been worse. Would it be cheesy for me to say I’ve been looking forward to talking with you all day?”
“A little, but, uh, I don’t hate it. And the whole ‘been better’ deal - anything you wanna talk about?”
“Nothing too exciting, just the usual scheisse. As much as I love my parents, I’ll be glad to finally move out after graduation and see Kristoph a lot less.”
“Isn’t there a chance you’ll be up against him in court, though?”
“Maybe, but I’d rather think about facing you. We get to start doing mock trials next semester, after all.”
“I’m pretty excited about those even though I’ve seen tons of real court cases already. It’s never not gonna be weird to hear my parents’ names being brought up when talking about case precedent.”
“Speaking of, I’ve been reading over that list you sent me. Your dad really fell off a burning bridge?”
“And ate a glass bottle that previously held poison, yeah. Don’t get me started on Papa.”
“Achtung, then I won’t.”
“Did you get Juniper’s email about the spring events, by the way?”
“As long as we don’t accidentally start another prank war, I think we should be able to handle whatever’s on there.”
“Mm...and now that you’re a legitimate host, you have to promise not to mention me on air unless it’s event-related, okay?”
“Am I not allowed to have a conversational monologue about how much I like my boyfriend?”
“No one wants to hear about it, babe, trust me. I’m sure it’s real cute the first...two times, and then everyone’s gonna get pissed because you’re taking too long to tell us about parking lot construction or whether the football game was cancelled ‘cos some freshmen - like us - decided to get toilet paper-happy.”
“I still think it’s an outdated prank, personally.”
“Effective when done right before it rains. Dry toilet paper is whatever, but wet toilet paper? Oof.”
“Your mind is surprisingly devious and I love it, süßer.”
“Just promise to keep my name out of your mouth and I’ll keep your name out of the paper until it’s necessary, okay? I’m legitimately worried people are going to start something again. I can’t have another Comic Sans-gate. I just can’t.”
“Ja, baby. I’m not looking to have my motorcycle keyed a second time. But you’ll make one little concession for Valentine’s Day?”
“...huh. I didn’t realize you were thinking that far ahead.”
“Is that a bad thing?”
“No, it’s just - I’ve never really had a boyfriend before and I wasn’t actually planning on dating until after college, so...I mean, it’s nice. It’s really, really nice. To, um, to know that you’re thinking of me.”
“I haven’t dated much myself, but...I just want you to always know that I’m thinking of you.”
“...you’re sweet, Klav. I mean it. And...yeah, I’ll let you do one little thing on Valentine’s Day. But if you try to serenade me on air or in the quad or something - ”
“Don’t spoil the surprise, schatz.”
“I take back everything I said, you’re the worst. Just for that, I’m going to publish your high school pictures on Valentine’s Day with no context.”
“Do it. I looked good and you know it.”
“...dammit, you’re right. The tooth gap was a look. I’ll have my - my revenge, though.”
“Ach, that was a big yawn, Apollo. Should I let you go?”
“It’s so early, why am I this tired - ”
“School is exhausting and you’ve been putting in the work all semester. Go to bed and text me in the morning, ja? And we’ll be seeing each other at hotpot tomorrow night.”
“What soup are we getting?”
“Half and half would be the obvious answer. Creamy broth and either tom yum or Szechuan?”
“Hmm...tom yum or laksa if they have it, I don’t plan on losing all sensation in my tongue.”
“Do I even need to say it?”
“...yeah, I heard it. I’m gonna fi - gonna fight you when I see you tomorrow.”
“And another yawn! How will you fight me when you’re sleep-deprived?”
“You’re the best-worst boyfriend ever.”
“Is that different from worst-best?”
“Gavin, I - I swear to - ”
“We can discuss semantics tomorrow, ja? You need your pillow more than you need to argue with me.”
“You underestimate how much I need to argue with you. But...yeah, I should really go to bed.”
“Sleep well, liebling.”
“G’night, Klavier. You too.”
[call ended]