Friendship is Magic!, Tuesday, January 14, 2025

[sith_happened]

"Since some of you mentioned being friendless and alone last week--" Not one of them had put it like that, Anakin, "--we've decided to facilitate you making friends here in this class!"

"And we thought we'd take a cue from one of the island traditions." Ahsoka had what looked suspiciously like a seating chart. A seating chart that someone had put a lightsaber through. Several times.

"Three Minute Dates," Anakin agreed. "But this time you don't have Tino to blame. In case you don't know how to start with small talk, I have prepared three talking points: 'My favorite color is,' 'I hate the winter because,' and 'Anakin Skywalker is the best teacher for this reason.'"

He beamed at Ahsoka. "It's helpful!" It wasn't.

Ahsoka cheerfully did not offer an opinion on Anakin's helpfulness or lack thereof. "We'll be doing things a bit more free-form." Seating chart. Lightsaber burns. Organising this had seemed a lot simpler when they'd come up with this idea. "More three minute mingling, talk with someone, when the chime sounds, find someone new. If you find yourself gravitating towards certain people, that's probably a sign."

Anakin nodded like he had the first idea what it would be a sign of. "Let's get started."

And that was why Ahsoka had more friends than you, Anakin.

Comments

Make friends!

[sith_happened]

Five pings a piece, give or take! Make friends! Bond over Anakin's amazing skills! Talk to the teachers!

Anakin Skywalker

[sith_happened]

Re: Anakin Skywalker

[sith_happened]

Anakin tried to look approachable, but he tended to have resting "go far away from here, NOW," face, so it might not be working.

Re: Anakin Skywalker

[pun_king]

Like Graham was going to let that stop him!

"Hi, there!" he said happily. "Hiw's it going? Great class idea! What is your favorite color? Do you really hate winter? Or was that just an unrelated example? Maybe you just need a better coat! Oooh, or a hat! A hat is great in the winter, you lose a lot of heat from your head,did you know that?"

Yes, that was all easily squeezed into the few seconds of a ping.

Re: Anakin Skywalker

[wildgalegirl]

Charlie wasn't much phased by unapproachable looking faces, so she was happy to stop by. "Hello, Sir! You're welcome to tell me your favorite color if you like. Mine would be, well, pretty much all of them - especially if they're bright. Like my purple hair. Which I'd be happy to change to your favorite color if you'd like!"

She was helpful that way!

Re: Anakin Skywalker

[stykera]

"Does it count if I speak with you?"

Ahsoka Tano

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Re: Ahsoka Tano

[snipsnspecks]

Ahsoka looked generally serene, and not at all like she wasn't entirely sure how she and Anakin had ended up mingling as well.

Belle

[sith_happened]

Re: Belle

[noonedecidesmyfate]

Belle was always happy to converse with others. Particularly about books!

Sir Graham of Daventry

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Re: Sir Graham of Daventry

[pun_king]

Oh, you know Graham was stoked about this! He might even be taking a moment to try to triangulate the best plan for making the most friends (or at least talking to everyone)!

Charlie Gale

[sith_happened]

Re: Charlie Gale

[wildgalegirl]

Charlie was always happy to make new friends, so come see her!

Gray

[sith_happened]

Re: Gray

[napking]

Gray would love to make new friends!

Assuming he didn't fall asleep...but maybe that wouldn't happen? He could hope.

Logan

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Jonathan Sims

[sith_happened]

Re: Jonathan Sims

[intheeyeofthebeholding]

Jon...had no idea how to make friends. Mostly people just adopted him whether he wanted it or not.

So he was sitting awkwardly and fidgeting.

Rey Skywalker

[sith_happened]

Re: Rey Skywalker

[thatwaslucky]

Rey didn't mind Three Minute Dates! ...when she signed up for it. Mostly she was looking a little awkward right now.

Stark

[sith_happened]

Re: Stark

[stykera]

Stark was there and it was his birthday so he was looking very approachable today.

Vi

[sith_happened]

Re: Vi

[giveittoyoursister]

Right. Mingling. Vi knew how to mingle. Never mind how she half looked like she was expecting a shiv in the back even when she knew most of the people in the room alrady.