Fifth ⚙ Misfortune

[jinxcharm]

[The journal picks up Bridget's voice in what appears to be the middle of a spiel- he was dictating a letter and in a blind search for more parchment, knocked the journal open.]...so disconcerting..! None of the girls I've tried to ask will go because they think I'm a girl, and the boys keep asking me to go with them for the very same reason. I

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[caseofthetruth]

That seems like a bit of bad luck there if I do say so.

I have heard people are going in groups of friends in some cases. You could always do that.

[jinxcharm]

Ah- I'm... I really should be used to it by now...

[A noncommittal noise.]

Yes, well... I'm afraid I don't quite know anyone going in a group like that.

[caseofthetruth]

You should be used to people getting you confused? You're not the only one, though I don't correct them

I see [Thinking] Well maybe I'll help you ask around to see if anyone would let you in a group. And if that doesn't work I guess we could always go together as friends

[jinxcharm]

[A slight, quiet laught.]

Well, that too I suppose- but I rather meant the bad luck- it tends to follow me...

[Another one of those thoughtful noises.]

Mmm, perhaps you're right- that might be for the best. Though I can't say I really mind not going...

( one of ?? )

[giitahero]

Don't worry! I'm sure you'll find someone, Bridge-ch--

[giitahero]

( wait. )

[giitahero]

( None of the girls I've tried to ask will go because they think I'm a girl, and the boys keep asking me to go with them for the very same reason. )

[giitahero]

( None of the girls I've tried to ask will go because they think I'm a girl. )