Anders had had nothing but traumatic experiences the past couple of times he'd had to go into the principal or the dean's office. He was hoping this wouldn't continue his streak. Also? He was going to get through this without saying "Um." He was.

"Hi, Principal Washburn. I was just wondering if a couple of us could set up a Pyramid court in one of the clearings at the campsite. I'd just have to haul the equipment down, and I've got the protective padding and everything. We just need a clear patch of ground, but I didn't want to do it without checking first."

Okay, so the checking first had actually been an afterthought.