Student Council [Friday, Lunchtime]

[bigdamnprincipal]

The table in the student council room was filled with subs and chips today, along with bottles of soda and tea. There was also a Grace at the table, working her way through a turkey sandwich one layer at a time, because she was still at an age where she could totally get away with that sort of thing.

"Hi folks. I think we started making some good plans for Thanksgiving last time," she said once everyone was settled in. "So, my suggestion would be to hammer everything out there, and think of anything we might want to work on after that."

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Re: Thanksgiving!

[voiceoverdue]

"Are we not having a Dead Citizens' Impersonation Contest, then?" Cecil asked a little morosely. Look at those big puppy-dog eyes. He kept them in his pocket for luck.

Re: Thanksgiving!

[bigdamnprincipal]

"I... don't know what that is," Zoe said. She could guess from the name though.

Re: Thanksgiving!

[voiceoverdue]

Cecil boggled at her for a moment, then flailed. "It's...exactly what it sounds like? Everyone dresses up like their favorite dead person - or, well, whichever one they have the clothes for, I suppose - and there's judging and remembering, and hooded figures, but I think you don't have them here."

Re: Thanksgiving!

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Nooo," Zoe said slowly, "although that sounds a bit closer to Halloween. Our traditions stick mostly to being together with family and friends and eating everything in sight. But, taking time for remembering those who can't be here seems... thoughtful."

Re: Thanksgiving!

[voiceoverdue]

"Oh, yes!" Cecil nodded and grinned brightly. "And fun! And occasionally traumatic. But it's important!"

See? How could you say no??

Re: Thanksgiving!

[bigdamnprincipal]

A few years ago, Zoe might have been able to say no, but her defenses had definitely weakened through repeated exposure to students like Cecil. "I suppose there's certainly room for new traditions. Everyone should get to feel comfortable and at home on a holiday." Unless she was going to regret saying yes.

Re: Thanksgiving!

[voiceoverdue]

Cecil looked like Christmas Thanksgiving had come early. "Neat!" He chewed on his lip and thought for a moment. "We'll need a place to have it, and judges. That's usually the City Council, but I don't think you have one of those here, either." Talk about really weird!

Re: Thanksgiving!

[bigdamnprincipal]

"We have a school board, but they are the opposite of fun and shouldn't be anywhere near the island," Zoe said with a nod. "The community center is open for a lot of things."