From the Diary of Miss Emma Heterobach
April 17th, 1903
Transylvania Polygnostic University
Well, that went much better than my last attempt at an outing! I think everyone geniunely had fun this time, crankly old lady aside.
As it's getting closer to finals, I thought I should take my circle of friends out for some pre-test fun. After all, I'd finally finished my term paper -- I thought I could use a break. We chatted it over and decided to try out one of the local nightclubs, Future Fest.
We had a lovely time! Everyone's initial reaction was to gather around the pinball machines. Not that I can blame them -- I quite enjoy arcade games myself. I spent most of the first part talking to Emmett -- he's always a little shy in social situations. I suppose being run out of town by a mob will do that. . . .
After a little time, though, he loosened up and began to join in the fun properly.
A lot of our time was spent in and near the hot tubs. It was a bit disconcerting to see that Noelle and Mallory not only have the same face, but the same bathing suit. If Mallory took down her hair, I doubt I could tell them apart. (Cloning? The late Dr. Klein was said to be a biologist.)
At any rate, Emmett and I were glad to join them for a soak. Though we must have looked a bit strange in our larger, more concealing bathing suits. The styles these days tend toward minimization. I don't think I'd ever be quite comfortable in a binkini, though. And I genuinely like my sailor suit, never mind how childish it may look.
Then this awful old woman came up to us and started yelling about how we were all underdressed! What business what is of hers? And I could possibly understand about Holden (though I quite liked seeing him in his suit), but Emmett?!
I've learned that this woman is named Mrs. Crumplebottom, and she unfortunately owns quite a lot of land in Eureka. Apparently she's opposed to anything "morally degenerate," and has been known to attack people on dates with her purse! Thank God she didn't do anything when I kissed Holden. Hmmm, perhaps she needs a little -- tweaking. . . .
Well, despite her interference, we all had fun. Emmett and Kennedy were in quite playful moods. I've never seen that many water balloons thrown in such a short period. Then again, it was appreciably hotter downtown. It probably was the best way to cool down.
Left a horrid mess on the floor, though. I tried to clean up a bit before leaving, to save the staff the work.
Still, an excellent day! I took some photos in the photo booth to remind me of it. I'll have to get a set with Holden some day too. . . .
Life has been fairly quiet otherwise. Assignments take up most of my time now -- this last semester has been the hardest yet. I cannot wait to graduate and put all this behind me at last.
My garden is doing quite well. I'm looking forward to getting in one last harvest before quitting this place.
I'm also working to widen my social circle a bit. Holden's introduced me to a few of his friends -- I'm looking forward to getting to know them better. And Emmett sent over his friend Mackenzie to meet me. She was simply a dear -- we had so much to talk about! (Makes me wonder why he doesn't ask her out, but then again, perhaps he sees her as more of a sister.)
Oh, I'm exhausted after everything that's happened. I'd best get some sleep. I have to do a final proofread on my paper tomorrow, and I don't want to mess anything up.
Transylvania Polygnostic University
Well, that went much better than my last attempt at an outing! I think everyone geniunely had fun this time, crankly old lady aside.
As it's getting closer to finals, I thought I should take my circle of friends out for some pre-test fun. After all, I'd finally finished my term paper -- I thought I could use a break. We chatted it over and decided to try out one of the local nightclubs, Future Fest.
We had a lovely time! Everyone's initial reaction was to gather around the pinball machines. Not that I can blame them -- I quite enjoy arcade games myself. I spent most of the first part talking to Emmett -- he's always a little shy in social situations. I suppose being run out of town by a mob will do that. . . .
After a little time, though, he loosened up and began to join in the fun properly.
A lot of our time was spent in and near the hot tubs. It was a bit disconcerting to see that Noelle and Mallory not only have the same face, but the same bathing suit. If Mallory took down her hair, I doubt I could tell them apart. (Cloning? The late Dr. Klein was said to be a biologist.)
At any rate, Emmett and I were glad to join them for a soak. Though we must have looked a bit strange in our larger, more concealing bathing suits. The styles these days tend toward minimization. I don't think I'd ever be quite comfortable in a binkini, though. And I genuinely like my sailor suit, never mind how childish it may look.
Then this awful old woman came up to us and started yelling about how we were all underdressed! What business what is of hers? And I could possibly understand about Holden (though I quite liked seeing him in his suit), but Emmett?!
I've learned that this woman is named Mrs. Crumplebottom, and she unfortunately owns quite a lot of land in Eureka. Apparently she's opposed to anything "morally degenerate," and has been known to attack people on dates with her purse! Thank God she didn't do anything when I kissed Holden. Hmmm, perhaps she needs a little -- tweaking. . . .
Well, despite her interference, we all had fun. Emmett and Kennedy were in quite playful moods. I've never seen that many water balloons thrown in such a short period. Then again, it was appreciably hotter downtown. It probably was the best way to cool down.
Left a horrid mess on the floor, though. I tried to clean up a bit before leaving, to save the staff the work.
Still, an excellent day! I took some photos in the photo booth to remind me of it. I'll have to get a set with Holden some day too. . . .
Life has been fairly quiet otherwise. Assignments take up most of my time now -- this last semester has been the hardest yet. I cannot wait to graduate and put all this behind me at last.
My garden is doing quite well. I'm looking forward to getting in one last harvest before quitting this place.
I'm also working to widen my social circle a bit. Holden's introduced me to a few of his friends -- I'm looking forward to getting to know them better. And Emmett sent over his friend Mackenzie to meet me. She was simply a dear -- we had so much to talk about! (Makes me wonder why he doesn't ask her out, but then again, perhaps he sees her as more of a sister.)
Oh, I'm exhausted after everything that's happened. I'd best get some sleep. I have to do a final proofread on my paper tomorrow, and I don't want to mess anything up.