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Their hoof prints
in the corral
open gray eyes to the sky,
and wink each time
another drop falls in.


Horses
Jennifer Gray




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    INVITE - The pep rally BBQ is happening today! It's starting at 18.00, behind the dorms on the field. Bringing friends is very much encouraged (four legged ones can be brought to a fenced section of the field.)

    Student Event Club






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The heat of summer has started in an earnest enthusiasm, turning spring's gentle hand into a tug of war. Unsure green grasses have gained confidence to outgrow the student's knees, and the skies have joined in the fashion of wearing less and less clouds. Altneudorf, and more broadly, St. Anna bei Alberstdorf are plunged into nature's demands. The surrounding farms are at the height of work, with rumbling tractors passing to and fro, and the most dilligent have already rounded up some grass for bale. Even the academy's horses seem to have caught on to the energy, racing along their pastures in gleeful excitement. For the students and professors, the work is more dreary - the barns need a thorough cleaning, and with that comes an unholy amount of dung.

But passing of seasons aside, there is an anticipation that has taken over the campus, one unrelated to the rising temperatures and promise of vacations. The ordinarily quiet campus has turned into a bee-hive of gossip and events. Pegasus' Wings National is still off in the future, but preparations are on the way - posters grace the classrooms, inviting all interested to try out, and the local radio station has become unlistenable with their constant updates. To get even the most unimpressed interested, or maybe just because the Student Event Club really needs a drink, the placid, withdrawn field behind the dorms has been overtaken by grills and cheap lounge chairs. Mosquitos traced the picnic blankets rolled up under trees. A few very determined, but not strictly intelligent students tried to inflate a kid pool to hold the alcohol bottles. The sticky heat of the morning that had sweat rolling down everyone's shoulders sizzled down to a manageable warm, gentle wind. Most of the students weren't here yet, except the organizers.

Ashraf fixed his borrowed apron, wiping his hands on the edges of it - they were constantly wet from preparations, and a tomato stain has already managed to sneak onto his boots. He paused from cutting up another unlucky batch of onions until more people arrive. A few faces he already recognized, some he didn't. Ashraf dragged a wooden box closer to sit on it, giving an amiable smile to everyone passing. He was a bit disappointed to not see the one he's been waiting for, but he kept himself jovial with the thought that that should change with the coming hour - he dragged a few friends into conversation in the meantime, keeping an eye on the steadily increasing number of people.

The pep rally is is starting in earnest, if the loud yells and laughter coming closer are anything to go by - though there are many more students to come.




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hoΓ ng mai chu



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The changing seasons and the increase in heat could only mean one thing: Sunburn. Something Chu was not only familiar but susceptible to. The summer meant big, floppy hats, and foul-smelling suncream. She was sick of that smell already, the strong chemicals emanating from her face and body. Chu dreamt of a universe where summer meant tank tops, short shorts, and flip-flops, but she would end up the colour of a beetroot wearing any of those. Instead, she stuck to long skirts, thin cardigans, and ridiculously big floppy hats.

She trekked down towards the field, lead rope clutched in hand. If she was going to this pep rally, she wasn't going alone. This was a great place to make friends and meet new people... which was the scary part. Sure, she wanted friends, but that awkward first few weeks of figuring out whether you actually like each other or not was the worst part. What if you got emotionally invested and they ended up being a weirdo? And not in a good way! In a gen-z-but-massively-homophobic kind of way, and they wait a couple weeks to tell you hoping they've won you over with their killer personality. This felt like a weird inner monologue to be having before even meeting this hypothetical homophobe that might not even exist.

She'd like to think she'd done her best to blend in, but to an outsider, it looked like she'd made minimal effort. She wanted to balance being herself while also being not weird. She still looked like she belonged in a crystal shop selling rose quartz and sapphire to open your chakras and make you an irresistible sexual GODDESS. She had, however, briefly considered putting some darker mascara on. Then she'd look like a bleach-blonde strawberry rather than a person God forgot to finish colouring in, but what would her mother say? Embrace your differences! You're beautiful as you are! Body positivity and whatnot. So, in reality, she hadn't put much effort in at all, but it was the thought that counted, after all.

She felt a tug on the lead rope as Sid jumped, his front hooves spread and his ears pricked forward. She stood on the tips of her toes and followed his eye-line.
"It's a pigeon," She assured him, looking back over her shoulder, "You've seen a thousand pigeons."
With a light tug on the rope, Sid reluctantly continued on, his hooves making a satisfying clopping noise against the path between the stables and the field.

As she turned him around the gate into the cordoned-off section of the field, she rooted in her pocket for a treat, laying her hand flat to allow him to eat it without her fingers interfering. He'd fought that pigeon and won, that deserved a treat! She scratched his favourite spot - just below his withers - and removed his headcollar, allowing him to touch noses with any of the strange horses he hadn't been up close and personal with before. Chu shut the gate behind her, adjusting her hat. Out of the menagerie of things Sid was scared of, she had at least desensitized him to big floppy hats.

Alright, first course of action! Make. Friends. Now... how does one make oneself look approachable? What was the best position to stand for people to approach her? Not in the centre, not in anyone's way, but not right at the edge so she looked... edgy. Or maybe...

She could approach someone else.


That was a stupid idea. Alright. Burger first, then friends.







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THEO SHEPARD
location: the rally .... ootd: xo .... tags : tbd
As the sun began its subtle descent down the sky, the cool blue mixing with a hint of warm hues, insects began to hum and chirp, creating a melody that could only be found in the summer months. Grass brushed against denim and tickled exposed skin, leaving green streaks if pressed too hard. The sounds of snorts and stomping hooves could be heard, the various animals exploring the overgrown pastures and reuniting with old friends while being introduced to new ones. The scent of grilled meats and vegetables seemed to stain the air, attracting students and animals alike. The various groups of students joined up at the pep rally, some chatting excitedly about what was available to eat, while others were more keeping to themselves.

Theo was the latter. Her dark curls tumbled down her shoulders, a green cap barely managing to stay on her head due to the volume of her natural hair. The humidity and laid-back attitude in the summer months had the student procrastinating braiding her hair, but it was on her to-do list. Her hands were shoved deep into her pockets as she sat in one of the few plastic chairs, her right leg straightened out a bit, almost as if it was still uncomfortable to have it bent for too long. Her dark eyes were carefully observing the nearby pasture as she made sure her horse was getting along with everyone in the field, particularly the new horse that was placed into it. There wasn’t much for her to do, other than eat off the plate of food she had collected before everyone swiped the food or spilled their cheap alcohol into it.

Leaning back in a comfortable fashion, she observed the carefree smiles of seniors and the nervous expressions of freshmen. She could see those who were at odds with each other or had once held a connection but now were no more than acquaintances. It was interesting, to say the least. The beginning of the year was always so calm. Everyone was excited to see each other, and never seemed to hold any ill will, but then the competitions would begin and it was cutthroat. Friends would argue and fall out over competing against each other, or new friendships would form if they met in a shared class. It was bizarre.

Then again, she wasn’t one to talk. She had been avoiding most social gatherings and interactions since her accident in her first year, as it was awkward for her to constantly talk about it or hear people whispering behind her back. It made her bristle with anxiety and animosity as she had to relive the worst moments of her life for months at a time. But with the help of therapy, anti-depressants, and a doctor’s note saying she had to socialize, Theo ended up at the rally, with the requirement that she’d talk to at least two people and have it end in something other than an argument. Well, she’d do her best.
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As the sun began its subtle descent down the sky, the cool blue mixing with a hint of warm hues, insects began to hum and chirp, creating a melody that could only be found in the summer months. Grass brushed against denim and tickled exposed skin, leaving green streaks if pressed too hard. The sounds of snorts and stomping hooves could be heard, the various animals exploring the overgrown pastures and reuniting with old friends while being introduced to new ones. The scent of grilled meats and vegetables seemed to stain the air, attracting students and animals alike. The various groups of students joined up at the pep rally, some chatting excitedly about what was available to eat, while others were more keeping to themselves.

Theo was the latter. Her dark curls tumbled down her shoulders, a green cap barely managing to stay on her head due to the volume of her natural hair. The humidity and laid-back attitude in the summer months had the student procrastinating braiding her hair, but it was on her to-do list. Her hands were shoved deep into her pockets as she sat in one of the few plastic chairs, her right leg straightened out a bit, almost as if it was still uncomfortable to have it bent for too long. Her dark eyes were carefully observing the nearby pasture as she made sure her horse was getting along with everyone in the field, particularly the new horse that was placed into it. There wasn’t much for her to do, other than eat off the plate of food she had collected before everyone swiped the food or spilled their cheap alcohol into it.

Leaning back in a comfortable fashion, she observed the carefree smiles of seniors and the nervous expressions of freshmen. She could see those who were at odds with each other or had once held a connection but now were no more than acquaintances. It was interesting, to say the least. The beginning of the year was always so calm. Everyone was excited to see each other, and never seemed to hold any ill will, but then the competitions would begin and it was cutthroat. Friends would argue and fall out over competing against each other, or new friendships would form if they met in a shared class. It was bizarre.

Then again, she wasn’t one to talk. She had been avoiding most social gatherings and interactions since her accident in her first year, as it was awkward for her to constantly talk about it or hear people whispering behind her back. It made her bristle with anxiety and animosity as she had to relive the worst moments of her life for months at a time. But with the help of therapy, anti-depressants, and a doctor’s note saying she had to socialize, Theo ended up at the rally, with the requirement that she’d talk to at least two people and have it end in something other than an argument. Well, she’d do her best.
 




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      Spirit, particularly of the academic variety, came in short supply for RΓ©my, who dragged along two folding chairs. His right knee was beginning to throb, though at a different rhythm than his left elbow, which bothered him immensely. Ba went the knee, bump went the elbow. The music of blood rushing into his ears only made the journey towards the grills, where he told Noa he was going to set up their viewing chairs, all the more tiresome.

      Finally, he spotted Ashraf in the distance and the hill began to slope downwards instead of up. RΓ©my jogged the last few yards, cringing at the metal and touch plastic that smacked into his thigh. "Hey," he mumbled to Ashraf, not stopping long enough to spur on any conversation. There wasn't any mood for it, despite the music of students in great cheer and revelry. He should be happier.

      Instead, RΓ©my set up the two chairs in a small clearing nearby the heart of the party and went off to grab a can of soda before settling in. A pair of Ray Bans over his eyes, he sent his partner-in-crime a message, telling Noa he was set up for a day of judgement, not too far off from the life of this party.
      and I've been told i'm heavy to hold






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mood summertime?

location clearing at pep rally

tags demonology demonology


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The pep rally was not an event Noa Fischer particularly enjoyed. Not for lack of trying, or so she told herself; she really had wanted to like it her first year, but it was loud and social and far too pushy with just how irresistible it was after all. Noa found herself standing by the grills, having firmly secured her prize of one hot dog. The volunteer had been very insistent she couldn’t have two before everyone had a chance, in a display she found completely unnecessary but not unexpected. At least they had options she could eat.

It wasn’t long before she received the text she’d been waiting for, grateful for the excuse to go a vague elsewhere, even if the crowd’s density seemed inescapable.

β€œNoa, why don’t you help put up more chairs for the incoming students?” To prove her point: Noa had barely stepped forward, but was already met with a riding professor’s pointed look first at her, then the stack of fold up chairs nearby. Noa blinked blankly in response. There had been sign ups for volunteering posted around campus in an incredibly annoying quantity, and she had very purposefully not signed up.

Instead of agreement, Noa shoved what was left of the hot dog into her mouth, grabbed two chairs and without a moment of thought walked in the opposite direction of the indicated patch of grass, towards the clearing RΓ©my had indicated in his text.

β€œOh,” She said when he came into view, not so much as trying to hide the disappointment in her tone, β€œYou brought chairs.” Noa released the two she’d carried to fall onto the ground in a clunk, taking a seat in the one RΓ©my had brought regardless. She shifted around in it to find a comfortable position, leaned back so that the summer sun hit her face like a friend she hadn’t seen for a long time and closed her eyes. β€œI don’t know why I’m always surprised by the noise,” Noa said, jumping right into complaints, even though her tone was half-hearted.




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