Finally Sorted

[moonlit_jemmers]

Jemima climbed the steps to the owlery, the board game that the Sorting Hat had given her under her arm. Once inside, she began to write out a letter to someone in Gryffindor, named Strong Sad...

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Return owl, written in fancy calligraphy

[so_strong_sad]

Dear Jemima,

It's nice to meet you, too. Well, I guess it's not really meeting if we're just writing. But it's close enough...I guess.

I play lots of board games. Sometimes I even play board games with other board games. Did you know that Hi-Ho Cherry-o is a master at Candyland?

So...thanks for sending me the board game. I would love to play it with you sometime, as long as there are no dodgeballs, chainsaws, or electric drills involved. In fact, here is a haiku I wrote for you about it:

I spin the spinner
Will I go up the ladder?
Alas, no, it's snakes

Do you like Morrissey? And arts and crafts? And safety?

Sincerely,
Strong Sad

Re: Return owl, written in fancy calligraphy

[moonlit_jemmers]

Dear Strong Sad,

No, I suppose we haven't met, but, as you said, close enough.

Do forgive me, as I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about. You see, I've just been turned human, and until now, I haven't experienced any human culture or entertainment. The only game I know of is that one I sent you, Snakes and Ladders. I'm terribly sorry for my lack of human knowledge.

Oh, what a lovely poem! I've written some poems before, as well... maybe we could compare works?

Again, I'm puzzled. Who's Morrissey? I've heard of arts and crafts, but I'm not too certain about what they are... I know safety, though! Safety is rather important, especially back home in the junkyard where Macavity could steal you away any second! Sorry, rambling. My bad.

Yours Truly,
Jemima

Return owl, more fancy calligraphy

[so_strong_sad]

Dear Jemima,

What were you before you were human? I hope you weren't a The Cheat. One The Cheat is too many The Cheats, especially when he's getting kicked into me.

What sort of games do you usually play?

If you like poetry, you should come to my next poetry slam. The last one I held was an emo poetry slam, but I'm thinking of holding a depressing poetry slam the next time around.

You don't know Morrissey? Oh, he's great. He sings songs about important topics such as how horrible it feels when our friends are successful and having a bad birthday.

And...you don't know arts and crafts?! Wow, um...well, it's when you make things from other things, like clay and glue and paper and string and markers and crayons. It sounds like your childhood was very deprived. I mean, you grew up in a junkyard where people kidnap you?! Wow.

Actually, that sort of sounds like Strongbadia.

Um, well...write back soon!

Sincerely,
Strong Sad

Re: Return owl, more fancy calligraphy

[moonlit_jemmers]

Dear Strong Sad,

I used to be a Jellicle cat before I turned human. I lived in a very large junkyard near London with my tribe. It was a lot greater than it sounds.

Well, hide and seek was always a favorite amoungst the other kittens and me. I have played cards before, though. Someone threw away a good pack, so we recycled it for our entertainment. I've also played tag and catch.

I certainly shall come to your poetry readings. Maybe I'll prepare something to read.

Oh, Morrissey sounds positively depressing. I'm not much for sad songs, but maybe I'll aquire a taste for his music.

My childhood wasn't much, but, hey, it was mine. The Junkyard was a great place for the Jellicles, and we had all we needed. And Macavity... well, he's a different story entirely. Evil cat, very nasty. I've been kidnapped once or twice by him. It's not plesant. My mate, Alonzo, is still back at the Junkyard, but he'll come and join me here any day now... or at least, that's what he said he'd do... sorry, anyways.

Yours Truly,
Jemima