Cantabile

[professahhh]

Luke Triton Witches don't really exist. Do they?

[ a bit later ]

Luke Triton Despite all the odd happenings lately, I've been trying to focus on studying. It can get a bit boring, though, especially with the lovely spring weather outside. What's your favorite thing about spring, and is it lamb?

Comments

[divine_braid]

Okay. You got me there. But, still. Like... I mean, you know. You weren't hurt or anything, right?

[professahhh]

Not particularly! I've been in worse scrapes, and my instrument turned out all right.

[divine_braid]

Do you get picked on a lot?

[professahhh]

I'm grateful to you for helping, but that's a bit personal, isn't it?

[ Luke was trying to be courteous about it, but this line of questioning was rather close from a virtual stranger. ]

[divine_braid]

I guess. Sorry.

I just was wondering if you wanted some tips maybe on sticking up for yourself. I could show you some tricks.

Cuz I got bullied a lot as a kid, and had to learn on my own, so I don't like seeing it happen to other people.

[professahhh]

That's all right; I've lasted this far on my own, and in any case they're certainly not worse than the football hooligans.

[divine_braid]

Well, if you're sure. I've been there, and, well... yeah. It's alright. Just, lemme know if you need anything, alright? I'm Don.

[professahhh]

Certainly. Thank you, Don. I'm sure even those lads you chased off will soon find something else to occupy their time.

[ Like falling off skateboards. ]

[divine_braid]

Yeah. Probably. Take care of yourself, okay?

[professahhh]

Of course! I don't want to be a bother.

[divine_braid]

No bother, really. I promise. I'll see you around, Luke.

[professahhh]

[ He'd actually meant to his parents and not to this guy, but... maybe it was just best to leave it at that.

Luke went back to his studying. ]