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Post by Noelle Perez on Feb 28, 2024 7:56:43 GMT -5
Friday afternoon, December 8, 2023 | 182 words | open! | Just Noelle out and about. The weather was being odd.
Not so odd, Noelle supposed, for a New England state, but it was strange to her that there was snow and ice on the ground from a recent snowfall -- not too big of a storm from a couple of days ago, just enough to leave behind fluffy flakes on the ground -- that was already melting. The sun was strong today and if it hadn't been December, Noelle would have thought twice about actually wearing her jacket today.
Of course, she spotted students out and about without their own jackets, and a handful even wearing shorts, which didn't surprise her in the slightest. Typical teenagers.
She did think of her own son, talking to him often enough through texting and phone calls to know that he was doing fine in Bayville's winter. She didn't think this was a typical winter, but Mason assured her that his body had yet to try to inconveniently hibernate because of the cold.
Still, as she passed by a couple of shop windows, maybe she should try to get him another scarf or warm hat...
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Post by Gigabyte on Mar 10, 2024 8:16:46 GMT -5
Tag: Noelle Perez, open Words: 151 "Hello, Noelle."
Sierra was out doing some shopping herself, finding little trinkets and gifts for the holidays when they rolled around. She figured the majority of the students would return to their families for the holidays, but she still wished to give them each a little something. Then, of course, there were the other instructors in the manor, with some being easier to shop for than others.
"How are you doing?" Sierra asked, catching up to Noelle's side. Sierra herself was wearing a light jacket, mostly leather to help tamper down any stray static electricity. Generally, the dry, cold weather generated enough electricity that made Sierra stay out of others' way. However, it was a little warmer than usual this time of the year, something that Sierra wasn't sure was suspicious or not. Global warming was a thing, of course, but this weather still seemed odd.
"Holiday shopping?" Sierra asked mildly.
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Post by Noelle Perez on Mar 10, 2024 12:06:57 GMT -5
Noelle heard a familiar voice nearby and she turned to greet Sierra with a smile.
"Good afternoon," she said, almost catching herself from calling Sierra Ms. Parker. The pair were on a first name-basis outside of work -- and possibly at the school, but Noelle tended to be more formal when students were around -- but habits sometimes were difficult to break. That, and it was a bit odd to be having a casual conversation not only with her boss but with someone who was also helping to raise her son due to his genetics.
To be honest, it was almost as if she was co-parenting but with other adults who were much more capable at the job rather than her ex.
"I'm doing well, thank you," Noelle said. "I hope the same is true for you. While holiday shopping should be on my mind, I was just taking a walk, seeing what called to me. What of you? Are you shopping?" she asked in return, nodding to the shopping bags that Sierra had.
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Post by Gigabyte on Mar 18, 2024 17:05:49 GMT -5
Tag: Noelle Perez, open Words: 165 "I'm glad to hear that," Sierra said when Noelle mentioned that she was doing well.
While Sierra liked to believe that she got along well with all of the faculty and the rest of the staff at the high school, Noelle was one of her favorites. It helped that Noelle was also the mother to one of the new recruits at the institute and, as such, was on Sierra's side for much more than just staff meetings and budget reports. It was pleasing that the two women got along so well.
"It is a nice day for a walk," Sierra agreed, "although I do find this weather to be a bit odd at this time of the year... I'm not sure if I should complain or not.
"A bit of holiday shopping," she responded, glancing down at her bags. "I set out with the goal to get at least three gifts today. Allocating my shopping like that helps amid everything else I have to do."
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Post by Noelle Perez on Mar 22, 2024 7:01:32 GMT -5
"I was thinking the same," Noelle admitted when Sierra mentioned that she wasn't sure if she should complain about the weather or not. With a wry smile, she added, "Of course, I'm also judging some of the teenagers I'm passing by who are in shorts... I imagine they would be in shorts even if it was chilly out, anyway."
Sierra admitted that she was doing some of her holiday shopping, detailing how she spread her holiday shopping list out, and Noelle said, "That sounds like a good way to do. It makes it so it doesn't seem like you're spending too much money at once.
"Were you able to get your three gifts already?" she asked. "I can only imagine how busy you are, particularly with this time of the year. Do you have many gifts to get?"
Noelle herself didn't have too many people to buy for. Rather, it was mainly Mason. She had already mailed out gifts to her parents across the country, and they'll video chat on Christmas day.
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Post by Gigabyte on Mar 27, 2024 7:20:01 GMT -5
Tag: Noelle Perez, open Words: 254 "I believe they would be dressed like so even if we were in a blizzard," Sierra said with a small smirk when Noelle mentioned the teenagers dressed in shorts despite the time of the year. "We probably did something similar when we were younger. Sacrificing comfort for style."
Sierra herself had never been one for style as a teenager, but she understood it was a typical behavior for teenagers. As a teen, Sierra dressed for necessity, especially with her abilities. Fabrics that dampened static electricity made up the majority of her wardrobe, usually in muted colors to keep her in the background.
"It does help with budgeting," Sierra agreed, glancing at her shopping bags. "I've gotten two so far. I'm wandering around at the moment to see if anything in any of the shop windows catches my eye for anyone else on my shopping list."
Willow had been the simplest to shop for, since Sierra was sure the girl would be thrilled to receive any kind of gift. Eddie had been similar, having enough interests and enthusiasm to find a gift easily enough. Roy and Noah would be a little difficult, but both could use many things and she was sure they'd be grateful just to be thought of. Mason was in the middle, but he was next on Sierra's list, as she wanted to get him something before he presumably left the manor to spend Christmas vacation with his mother.
"Perhaps you can give me some ideas for Mason," Sierra said to Noelle.
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