#archimedesfox

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Newcrest High

Archi: *sneering* “Jules Philomel.  I thought I heard the rusty gates of hell creaking open.” Jules: “If you think you and your band of misfits are taking the trophy this year you really are stupider than I thought, Fox.” Archi: “You and I both know the only reason you have the trophy is because you cheated at last years championship.”

Jules: *exasperated* “WE DIDN’T CHEAT!  And even if I did, which I didn’t, I’M EVIL!  I mean, duh - I’m wearing a black turtleneck!!!”

Archi: *vehemently* “Well, enjoy looking at the trophy over the next few days because it’s coming to Willow Creek after that!” Jules: “We’ll just see about that!” Archi: *angrily* “Yes we will -  oh, and one more thing.” *voice calms* “We parked in the visitor lot... do we have to pay for that?”

Jules: *cordially* “Oh, no... just pick up a validation slip at the front desk and you should be fine.  Now, prepare to be annihilated at regionals!!”  *maniacal laugh*

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Newcrest High

Fasal: *nervously* “I don’t like it here.” Poppy: “Don’t worry, Fas.  I won’t let any of these big, bad Newcresters get you.”

Angelo: “Why are we here again, anyway?” Archi: “‘If you know your enemy you better know yourself’ Sun Tzu, The Art of War.”

Simone: “They have so many trophies… are you sure we even stand a chance, Archi?” Fasal: “Yeah, I mean, our mathlete team is good but Newcrest has won regionals two years running. Archi: “Have more faith in yourself and your teammates, Fasal.  There’s no reason we can’t sweep the floor with the Newcrest team.  We’ve been working really hard this last month and-”

Cold, unfriendly voice: *interrupting* “I thought I smelled something rank in the halls.  I should have known it was you, Fox.  Bring your band of loosers to see how the better half lives?” Archi: “Philomel…”

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PARALLEL UNIVERSE SAVE - Newcrest High

Archi: *hesitantly* “Wait up a minute, Poppy...”    ...can we talk?” Poppy: *sigh* “Yes. Of course.  Listen, Archi, I owe you an apology.  I shouldn’t have lost my temper the other week and I shouldn’t have threatened to hit you.” Archi: “No, no - I shouldn’t have gotten miffed.  You were only trying to help.  I see that now.”

*moment of tense silence*

Archi: *uncertain* “So, does that mean... can we...” Poppy: “We can be teammates and hopefully friends but I don’t think I can...do more than that right now.  I’m sorry, Archi.  I’m just not in a place where a relationship fits...it’s our senior year and I have goals, and...well...a boyfriend isn’t one of them.”

Archi: *speechless*

*distant male shouts*

Poppy: “Um, excuse me.  I see someone I know.”

Archi: “Seriously?”

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THIS CALENDAR IS HAPPENING!!! (although I’ll probably need CC-making advice)

Luke Argye (@penelope-and-wonders) Angelo Occhilupo Jones Thorne (@bridgeportgirl) Archi Fox (@quiddity-jones) Sam Wyatt (@jenba)

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Storm: “Why are we way back here?” Jason: “We’re the newbies in this story, but don’t worry, Storm.  They might get the front seat for now but things are going to change...”

Storm Holms (@oakglow) Jason Caine (@quiddity-jones)

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Archi: *coaxing* “That’s right…come here you little bugger.” Goat: *panicked and angry* “Mehhhh…” Jones: “Too fast!!”

*goat’s eyes flashing an unholy red* Archi: *uncertain suddenly* “Ah…. wait a moment… not so close… YIPE!!!”

Jason: “He’s running away from it now.  I thought he was going to catch it.” Poppy: *archly* “I’m not helping him.  I learned my lesson the last time.”

Storm: “Is he dancing with it?” Hazel: “I don’t think that’s his intention.”

Mr. Chuchichästli: *still trying to restore order* “It will be okay.  Here comes the Coach.  He’ll take that goat out of here.  Please, children, come down and get a hold of yourselves….”

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*chaos and screaming*

Goat: “MEHHHHHH.”

Jones: “Look out!!!”

Jason: *thoughtfully* “That goat looks familiar.” Archi: “Relative, perhaps?” Jason: “Hey!” Poppy: “And I was just starting to enjoy the evening...” Archi: *cockily* “No worries, Poppy.  I’ll make short work of this.”

Jason: “That guy has a smart mouth.” Poppy: “That’s Archi for you.”

*kids talking all at once - panicked*

Mr. Chuchichästli: *trying to restore order* “Now children, calm down and come off the tables before someone is hurt.”

Archi: “Hurd it this way, Jones!”

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*back at the school*

Jason: “Damn it, stop playing around and catch it!” Archi: “I don’t need you telling me my business!  There!  Got it!” Goat: *lunges forward* “MMEEEEEHHHH!” Archi: “Yaahhhh!”

Jason: “Here!  Hold on!” *dives for the goat* Archi: “Don’t interfere!  This requires finesse not brute stren- Ooff!”  

Archi: “Get off you clumsy oaf!” Jason: “Stop thrashing!  It’s your fault it got away!”

Poppy: “You can stop playing around, boys.  I’ve got it!” *both boys cursing at each other under their breaths - Archi elbows Jason in the ribs, hard, and Jason crushes Archi’s hand beneath his knee* Coach: “Where did it come from?” Ms. Flores: “What a night…”

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*pace pace* Archi: *muttering* “Okay, man.  Pull yourself together and go over and talk to her.  She won’t really break your nose... I don’t think...”

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Female: *annoyed* “Come on, keep up!” Male: “Coming.” Female: “  ...but don’t walk too close to me!  I don’t want people to think I like you or something.” Male: *flatly* “Of course not...” Female: “Just because your dad and mine are friends and thought you taking me to the dance would be a great idea, don’t get any funny ideas.  I’m just not attracted to the ‘big, meat-head’ type, you know?  No offense.” Male: *gritting teeth* “None taken.”

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Archi: “How mad can she really be?  What’s the saying...’thin line between love and hate’?  I’ll probably have her back in my arms by the end of the night!”

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Hazel: *excited gasp* “Here we are!!  How pretty the gym looks!  Remember, Jason, don’t talk to any of my friends, or make eye contact with me, and don’t even think about asking me to dance!” Jason: “You got it, short stuff!”