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'The White Rose'

The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.

But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips

John Boyle O'Reilly

Your parents are going to make out with each other tomorrow.

[Aris]

Congrats on the big win. [...] Are you busy?

[Imogen]

Is your cicada still boring?

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I could do a few circles just above the ground but I've never had much cause to fly more than that.

You're my real Watson.

I don't but Imogen is going to let me fuss with hers a little, I think.

it's fun!! that's reason enough, right? we'll have you soaring in no time!

[...] thanks, vi. ♥

w o a h . ok! then i think [...] it can't hurt, right?? to try. and to get another perspective on it. as long as you don't mess with it by yourself. people have said some weird stuff about them, right?

Will you be disappointed if I don't like it?

I don't think they're particularly dangerous. It sounds like they just give you visions of the past. I've had visions before, in a way.

ofc not! maybe in an 'aw man it's a bummer we can't share this' sorta way, but everyone likes different stuff, you know? you've never held it against me that i don't understand poetry and stuff.

[...]

you have?

I'm not entirely convinced that you've given poetry an honest shot.

It feels a bit like having visions when I automatic write. Visions of words, you could say.

that's [...] maybe true. it's sorta daunting??

that makes sense. [...] maybe that'll make you more prepared for it! like. maybe it'll come in clearer. but i guess there's only one way to find out.

It’s easier to understand when you hear the rhythm out loud. [...] I could read to you some time, if you’d like.

I hope so. I feel like I know what is happening but don’t know anything, at the same time.

I don’t know how much Imogen will let me mess with her cicada. I wonder if I should try to get my own.

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[...] yeah!! i'd like that. [...] which one's your favorite?

i bet a lot of people feel that way. for what it's worth.

do you know how the others got theirs?? we could try.

My favorite poem? [...] Ever? Oh, I couldn't possibly answer that.

Hm, I'm sure they do. But I think we know more.

Some people found them, it sounds like. Twice I've seen Lionel get one by asking a teacher questions they weren't able to answer though. I think that's the surest way.

top 5?

that makes sense. [...] didn't that make mr. potkin like [...] short circuit, though?

'Do not go gently into that good night' is essential reading for all Welsh children.

Only a little. He seems fine now.

oh!! i know that one! [...] but i didn't know it was a poem, so.

i guess that's true. and whatever makes that happen's caused by something else, not by us asking. that's just the trigger. [...] hey. mr. purcell's gotta be safe from this, right? since he's an occlumency master. do you think we should ask him about it? or would he just shut us down?

[...] What did you think it was?

Exactly. Pocket must have known this was a possibility. I don't think she would do anything that could truly hurt them.

Did Mr. Purcell go here in 1988-89? He might not know anything about what happened but he may have some insight into what IS happening now? You're very charming. I'm sure you can get him to talk.

[...] just a saying, i guess? or shakespeare or something??

yeah! yeah, she ~~probably~~ wouldn't.

i don't think he likes me much, but i can def ask him! charm is subjective but persistence isn't!! leave it to me.

Oh no. I have lots of poetry to read to you.

Probably.

How could he not? Thank you, Aris.

I think I'm going to ask Mr. Trullinger about Qualls. I know he was around when it happened. And he seems sturdy.

can't wait!

probably.

i think he only likes serious people like presley?? but idk. maybe queen guinevere doesn't like me and he's just following her lead? i should bring her a treat when i go see him. i'll let you know what happens!!

it's the beard. [...] sounds like a plan! hopefully you'll learn something, even if you don't get a cicada.

I wish you the best of luck.

I think I’ll come in to town to talk to Mr. Trullinger. I think he knows something about the mural in town. Do you want to get ice cream after?