[1st Whip] Journaling

[bluemagicgirl]

I've been so busy studying and trying to learn as much as I can that I fear I've neglected this journal. I didn't even realize there was a Masquerade, I was so enthralled by a particular text. I am pleased that everyone had a good time at the party, and that you all mostly behaved yourselves.

I'll be seeing some of you in class, I hope!

Comments

[layers_of_snark]

Quistis! You weren't at the Masque either?

What was the text? Sounds interesting...

[bluemagicgirl]

I was going to go sit in the common room and do some studying, but I heard you and... was it Karin? So I decided to sit in bed and read. It ended up being an evening very well spent.

It was a collection of essays by various magical historians from different periods of time. It's called Magical History Through the Ages. I still have it up here, if you'd like to read it?

Private to Quitis

[layers_of_snark]

Oh! Yeah, Karin. Sorry about that. If I'd known you were around I'd have met her somewhere else.

That sounds really interesting! I'd love to get look at it, if you're done with it?

Re: Private to Quitis

[bluemagicgirl]

Private to Ino
Oh, Ino, don't worry about it! It was not a problem at all. I really enjoyed my evening. It is not often I sit in bed just reading. I'm glad you are talking and getting along. I assume your evening went well?

I am finished with it for now, and I'd be happy to let you borrow it. Shall we meed in the Common Room sometime this week?

[battle_in_bloom]

Quistis, I didn't realise you didn't know about it, otherwise I would have told you.

The Masquerade was a lot of fun, I wish you could have made it.

...what were you reading?

[bluemagicgirl]

I'm afraid my head has been busy with schoolwork lately, I missed the announcements and the flyers, silly me.

I probably would not have gone, even if I'd known about it, but I am pleased so many of you had fun.

I've been reading magical history books in the library, and I found many mentions of Magical History Through the Ages in several of the texts I'd been reading. I decided to send out for it to supplement my reading. It is a very flavorful text, as it is a collection of essays by several of the more flamboyant characters in the magical history field. Some of them are really very humorous. It goes a long way in proving that not all Magical Historians are as dry and boring as they are generally portrayed. I found Horatius Cracklebloom in particular to be quite amusing. If Ino takes me up on my offer to borrow it, you are welcome to look at it with her, or borrow it when she is through, if you'd like.

[battle_in_bloom]

I've read Cracklebloom before, but I've always found he concentrated more on being witty and impressive than actual historical facts. There's something to be said for those dry, boring historians...although egos get caught up there as well.

But I'd definitely like to take a look at it! It sounds fascinating.

[bluemagicgirl]

Have you read his books or his essays? I thought he was a bit over the top and self-congratulatory in his own books, but his essays are really rather concise and informative, while retaining some humor to liven it up.

Of course, Cracklebloom is only one of many historians who've contributed to this collection, perhaps some of them will be more to your liking. I'll be lending it to Ino sometime this week, feel free to look at it while she has it or after. Just please let me know what you decide, I would hate for it to be lost. It is a first edition, after all.

[grand_cross]

Funny how books have a way of doing that to you.

I would recomment Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, however. It is a fascinating read.

( OoC: Squeeing with joy at having a Quisty. :] )

[bluemagicgirl]

Some texts just really suck you in, I find. It's really, well, neat!

Thank you for the recommendation! I will be sure to check it out on my next trip to the library. Probably sometime tomorrow or later today.

[fan_of_sand]

Ah, so that's where you were, Quistis.

Even I went - you can't skip the next party, all right? I love books as much as the next Ravenclaw, but you need to get out more.

[bluemagicgirl]

You went, Temari? I must confess I never saw you as the masquerade type. I suppose I should make more of an effort to interact with the other students, but I do so enjoy learning.

I will go to the next party, I promise. But only if you'll help me decide what to wear. Or... maybe I'll ask Ino for help with that.

[fan_of_sand]

Me neither. It just seemed like it'd be fun, you know?
Well, whatever you prefer. I might drag you out though, if you don't at least come to the games.

Yeah, probably better to go with Ino. I'll offer an honest opinion, though.

[bluemagicgirl]

It does seem like everyone had a good time. Did you?

Of course I will go to the games. I would have liked to be on the team, I think, but I did not want it to cut into my study time. Also I don't think I would be any good...

I would be grateful for your opinion. You do know when a girl looks... unflattering to herself.