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[perfectsymmetry]

[Did you ever notice that the more you try to avoid something, the more it continues to show up in your face? That's the problem Crowe is having with the prom.

He's not really been in a socializing mood, not to mention he knows he'll never find a date. A lot of his friends already seemed paired off, even though the event was announced just this week. So naturally, because he doesn't want to go, it seems to be haunting him wherever he goes. You'll find him:

A) Politely trying to turn down a nerdy drone girl's offer of a date. Crowe is one of the few people in town who actually feels bad for drones, but there's no explaining to them that drones aren't allowed in to this event. Or that you'd rather not go with an brainwashed automaton. Or a girl. But that's beyond the point, really. While being gentle about it, the girl eventually starts to cry at the rejection before running off. Crowe looks beyond exasperated.

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B) In the halls between classes, being followed by a recently-redroned BFF, who pleasantly chatters away, while Crowe looks like he'd rather be dumped in boiling oil.]

I think I'm going to ask Suzy to go! Boy, it'll sure be swell. I hope she says yes!

Yeah. Good luck.

What about you, Calleo? Have you asked anyone yet? What about Jeanie? I hear she likes you!

Maybe.

You better hurry up, before someone else asks her!

Okay.

[Someone, please rescue him.]

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C) A drone art teacher has approached him now, asking if he'd like to be the official photographer for the dance. Never mind that Crowe doesn't want to go, or that drones aren't welcome to this particular festivity. The teacher prattles on about how Crowe has been improving a lot these last few months and that he knows what a good job he'd do. Crowe looks a bit confused, but mostly unimpressed. But maybe if his friends are going to insist on dragging him to the actual non-drone prom, then photography would be a good way to keep his mind off of being a dateless wonder.

You might find him practicing with his camera around school later, since he hasn't used it in a few weeks. He'll be snapping some candid shots. Smile for the camera?]

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B

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[Ruri walks by and sees the exchange, responding in her usual deadpan way]

"Calleo... Miss GLADoS wants to speak with you at the science club. But remember, she's failing any student that talks about the prom there."

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

O-Oh. Alright, thanks. Excuse me, Ren.

[HIS SAVIOR. Crowe hastily makes his way off while giving Ruri a nod in thanks.]

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She nods back and continues to the science club meeting, not really paying attention to Crowe]

C

[tictickboom.livejournal.com]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[It catches Crowe off gaurd for a moment, but then he just grins and takes another photo.]

Say cheese.

[tictickboom.livejournal.com]

Cheese.

What are you taking all these pictures for? Making a gossip rag? Because if you are, I want to subscribe.

C

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Automatic reaction is a peace sign...]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe smiles a little and snaps the shot.] Thanks.

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[He relaxes.] You're in better spirits?

A

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[Lucas will appear after that embarrassing scene and smile a little.]

It looks like you're really popular, Crowe . . .

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Ah. With drone geeks, apparently.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's a reflection of how many real friends you have, too. . . . Is there someone you're already going with?

[flameyedhunter.livejournal.com]

You like making those girls cry, don't you, Calleo?

[She smirks at him.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[SO SHEEPISH]

No, I-I... I really wish I didn't have to do that.

[flameyedhunter.livejournal.com]

Well, why don't you go with that nice boy who asked you out?

[Shana is a master creeper. She is watching you.]

C

[geassedmassacre.livejournal.com]

[Euphie is laying out on the quad, just watching the clouds go by, when she hears a shutter off and turns to find the source. When she catches sight of Crowe, she will smile and wave at him.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe couldn't help but snap a photo. It was such a serene scene.

He gives a little wave back.]

Sorry. Hope you don't mind.

[geassedmassacre.livejournal.com]

I don't mind at all! Are you taking pictures for anything in particular?

D - At home that evening?

[bestwishes]

Hey Crowe... What's up? You're lookin' down...

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Hey Ash. A-Ah, am I? I guess it was a long day.

[bestwishes]

Wanna talk about it? Might help...

C

[notsaul.livejournal.com]

[hey guess how close to the camera she is THIS CLOSE TO THE CAMERA]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He jumps back, but clicks the button anyway. Well that was unexpected. And now he'll have a photo of Annie close enough to see into her pores.]

A-Ah! Oh. Sorry.

B

[someday-a-queen.livejournal.com]

[The sight is painful for Elizabeth as well. That BFF of his was a dear friend to her as well. She quickly walks over to Crowe.]

I'm very sorry but could I ask you to help me with something? It's quite important.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe welcomes any distractions.] Of course. A-Ah, excuse me.

[He'll make a hasty retreat with Elizabeth.]

Thank you.