Zoe's Office - June 7

[bigdamnprincipal]

Between all of the open windows, the fan by the door, and the fan on her desk, Zoe had managed to get her office to be an almost survivable temperature - for her, at least. Normal people might find it a wee bit cold.

[Open for anyone who wants to come by and annoy her. *g*]

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[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

In the afternoon, sometime after classes, a man came knocking at the office door.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe leaned over and turned the closest fan down a little. "Come in."

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"Principal Washburn?" he asked as he entered. She had an air of competence and cool confidence that belied her age.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"That's me," she replied, taking on a more formal tone, since it seemed appropriate for the moment. "Can I help you?"

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"My name is Spirit, I work with United States Social Services, and the military. I was hoping you could help me locate a former student of yours."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe looked at the man a bit warily, but nodded. "I might be able to. Who is it you're looking for?"

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"He goes by William Kessler, he was sent here some years ago by Witness Protection."

Zoe would have been told who Billy was before he arrived, the gov't would have considered her on the need to know list.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"I thought you said you were looking for a former student? He's still here," Zoe replied.

Mwahaha, awesome.

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"I beg your pardon?" Spirit blinked. "He came here in '97, surely he couldn't have been held back that long."

if Spirit were to ask to go to Billy's room would he be allowed? I'm just trying to decide where he's gonna catch up with him.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"There are some...time issues that arise sometimes with students coming here," Zoe explained. "He hasn't been here that long, really. He's going to be a senior in the fall."

Probably not, no. Catching up with him somewhere in town would be best.

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

Suddenly Spirit was no longer so sure that Duke had been messing with him when he'd mentioned the strange time zones. "I...see. It's imperative that I speak to him right away. May I go to his room?"

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe frowned softly. "I'm afraid we only allow students into the dorms, especially with the reconstruction that's going on. Maybe you could contact him and meet him somewhere? Then you can see for yourself that he's safe."

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

Spirit nodded. "Perhaps that would be best yes. Thank you very much for your help Miss Washburn."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal took a deep breath before he knocked on the door of Zoe's office. He really didn't want to do this, but he did want to do well in John's class, so here he was.

Carrying a very large dress (http://instylematernity.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12&zenid=00a8b1b912879a7bf82948e579c556da), in an unfortunate shade of lime green. With orange trim. Hopefully the shiny silver balloons would make up for it somewhat.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Come in," Zoe called, while wondering if maybe she should add more fans to the office.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal came in very tentatively and held out the dress and the balloons. Kind of like a shield. "I've come to wish you well in your pregnancy and I brought you gifts!" He peeked out from behind the balloons and smiled at her.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Even though Evie had warned her about what was going on the day before, that didn't mean Zoe had to tell the rest of the students. So, she put on a smile at the sight of the balloons. "Those are for me?" she asked. "That's so kind of you."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He squirmed a bit, because if she thought he was being kind it meant he was operating on false pretences. Not that he didn't genuinely wish her well, but it wasn't what had prompted the visit. "Yes, well, a momentous event such as this should be acknowledged and celebrated! So, balloons and a," his smile faltered, "a dress."