Study Hall -- Tuesday, October 11th

[principalconnor.livejournal.com]

Sarah leans back in her chair, a dartboard set on the far wall that she's lazily throwing darts at. Almost every one hits the target -- the ones that don't make her scowl and put her in an even worse mood.

There's a sign set up on the desk that says, "Congratulations to the new student council," but every time one of the winners walks into the room, she gives them a nasty glare. She doesn't trust politicians, no matter how young they might be.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker has her shades on, and... she's jittering.

*detox vibes*

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue looks over at Parker. "Um, you okay? You look a little...off."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker grits her teeth. Tries to smile. "I quit smoking today. Congratulate me." She lets out a shaky breath. "And oh yes. Cut back on caffiene by about two thirds."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

*looks over at the scribbles, sees the M, not the G*

Who's the new crush?

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue smiles at her. "Congratulations. You should drink some water. And pick up chewin' gum. Logan thinks it might help." When she sees Parker's eyes, she covers the paper quickly. "Uh, no one. I mean, you don't know them," she lies unconvincingly.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Uh-hunh." Parker is amused but unconvinced, but decides to let it lie. For now.

"Gum I have. I'm getting candy later. Water? Okay." She blinks. "Echolls used to smoke?"

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue frowns, confused. "Wha-- Oh! No, not Echolls. A friend of mine. From before."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Oh. I think that's the third Logan I've come across in a month. Popular name." She sighs. "Did he manage to quit? And stay that way? Because this is only my first day, and my fingers keep twitching toward my purse for the smokes that aren't there any more."

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

"Er, well," Rogue pauses. "He quit cigarettes, but never managed to quit cigars. Kind of a trade off. And they look more...manly?" She looks confused. "Well, I guess. Why that would matter, I don't know." She shrugs. "And I noticed all the Logans here. I'd never met one before him, thought that was kinda weird."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Although, much less weird than the duplicate Aeryn/Valas and Mitchell/Crichtons, I guess." Parker sighs. "Okay, so, note to self: do not take up cigars as a substitute for cigs." She considers. "I'd look good smoking a cigar, though."

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

"Like Monica Lewinsky? I mean, I hear she liked cigars." Rogue's eyes go wide at her own joke. "Wow...I didn't mean to say that. I blame Logan completely for that one!" She starts laughing.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker's mouth twitches, but that was too weird for her to miss it. "Uh, Rogue? Are you blaming your dirty jokes on... someone who's not even here?" Parker frowns, raises an eyebrow. "How close are you and this Logan guy, anyway? Is that an L next to that M?"

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

::waves at Parker from his seat a couple of tables away::

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

*waves back, pops a Nicorette, looks glum*

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

* jitters over *

Hey, McCoy. How are you doing? I haven't seen you since...

*winces*

Homecoming.

*acks*

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I heard that you were under a spell of some kind. I had a fun time dancing with you, though. I'm sorry I didn't react sooner; I thought you had just decided to let loose for the evening.

There aren't any after-effects, are there?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

I had fun too. Wish I'd been more in control, though. But Michael was looking out for me, and made sure I didn't do anything *too* stupid.

No, no after-effects. *jitters*

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

Ah, I understand the need for self-control. I'm glad that someone was watching out for you.

And the tremors are caused by what, then?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Well, it can't be nicotine withdrawal yet. So I'm putting it down to anticipation of nicotine withdrawal.

I have to quit smoking.

*jitters*

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

The anticipation of nicotine withdrawal.

...

Okay, I guess I can accept that, considering that I saw you drink a mug of Black Death and survive. May I suggest not doing that in the future, by the way?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

No worries on that score. I have to cut back on caffiene, too.

I'm still trying to figure out what my next reason for living is, at this point.

*vibes*

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

That rosy feeling of fellowship and wellbeing in your heart?

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*spots Parker, and slides on over*

*hands across a bag of lollipops*

I've heard they help with missing the feeling of the cigarette

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You rock, Madam Veep."

*tears a wrapper off a pop, starts sucking*

*does not resemble Lolita*

*really*

"Having a good day being congratulated?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*laughs* "Well, I seem to be the only one surprised by the fact that I won."