#And it’s not the students’ fault by any means; it’s because we’re just severely understaffed much of the time

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

I love my job and I love all the students and think they’re wonderful people but… Sometimes being a parapro is like real life Five Nights at Freddy’s.

[wondersbeyondcompare]

Happy Birthday, Kodi!

you know it’s an oc birthday post from me when it’s days late

Interview and groovy image under the cut!✨

NRC BIRTHDAY INTERVIEW: KODI SEPIAMA (APRIL 7)

Part 1

Yuu: Kodi! Happy birthday!

Kodi: Ah, yes, you too!

Yuu: ??? It’s not... my birthday?

Kodi: Hmm? Oh, I’m so sorry! It seems like I’m a bit preoccupied at the moment... Thank you for the birthday wishes, but I must be going-

Yuu: WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT. I’ve been instructed by the headmaster to do this birthday interview with you; you can’t just run off like that.

Kodi: But the lounge is bustling with customers!! And we’re so understaffed because of the sudden food poisoning in the school’s cafeteria, and Azul will have my hide if we get another bad review on Kelp-

Yuu: I’ll take your shift after this! How does that sound?

Kodi: Oh, Yuu, I can’t ask you to do that.

Yuu: Think of it as my birthday gift to you. Besides, Crowley says these interviews are mandatory, and I don’t want to face another scolding from an overdressed bird man.

Kodi: Haha... Guess we’re both in a sinking boat, huh? Then that’s fine. I’ll answer any questions you have.

Part 2

Yuu: So, how does it feel having everyone celebrate your special day?

Kodi: It’s great! People don’t normally pay much attention to me, so it’s refreshing to have the opposite for the day. Haha, actually when I ran to the basketball club this afternoon to tell them I had an extra shift at the Mostro Lounge, I thought they had forgotten all about it. But to my surprise, I got flooded with presents from my team members right before I walked out the door! They were all very sweet.

Yuu: Oh, yes, I remember hearing from Ace about that. He said that you lingered by the entrance before leaving with “the saddest puppy eyes” he’s ever seen, so everyone decided to give you their presents early.

Kodi: I... thought they really forgot about me...

Yuu: Yeah, he said you looked like you were about to cry when no one wished you “happy birthday”, even though you mentioned it several times the week befo-

Kodi: So!!! What other questions do you have for me, Yuu?;;;;;

Yuu: Oh, right. Did you receive any birthday wishes from your family?

Kodi: Of course! My mother and her relatives sent me their cards and presents through the mail! The package just got delivered to Octavinelle today, but...

Yuu: Is there something wrong with the present?

Kodi: My family owns a small farm in the Village of Harvest, where we mainly get our profits from our persimmons.

Yuu: That sounds tasty.

Kodi: The thing is.... I don’t... like persimmons.... that much.

Yuu: Oh.

Kodi: And I tell them this year after year, but my grandmother insists on sending me a carton of persimmons for my birthday without fail! “Ya’ bettuh git sum vitamin C, Kodi! Otherwise, awl yer teeth’ll fall out like yer great-uncle Grant-“ But great-uncle Grant was 89!!! Ain’t that when your teeth start to fall out again?? What does that hafta do with persimmons? And then she goes on and on about how sickly pale I look all the time, and how I always end up usin’ all the sunscreen whenever we go work in the orchard! Ain’t mah’ fault that ah’ burn so easy-!!!!

Yuu: Sorry for bringing that up. Let’s move on.

Part 3

Yuu: So, you mentioned you grew up in the Village of Harvest. I’ve heard it’s quite the secluded area. Does that mean you know any of the other students who were raised there as well?

Kodi: Ummm... Ah, yes! I was really close childhood friends with Epel Felmeir! A first year in Pomefiore. Do you know him?

Yuu: Yes, I do.

Kodi: We used to spend a lot of time together back then! We were both pretty frail looking kids, so we got along with each other just fine. Even before we came to Night Raven College, we’d fantasize about becoming great mages who could beat the shi- I mean, defend ourselves against our bullies. Epel was usually the one to pick fights with others back then, though. He followed me around like a puppy, claiming to be my bodyguard because I didn’t know how to stick up for myself.

Yuu: And how’s your relationship with him now?

Kodi: Ahaha... I wonder too? The minute he saw me when he entered the school, I got met with, “Huuuh??? When did’ja git so lame????” And then he refused to talk to me the entire first week of the semester.

Yuu: Must be his rebellious phase.

Kodi: But things have gotten better! We started to be able to eat together during lunch! And he’s stopped running when I greet him in the hallways! He’s even got me this neon green vest for my birthday!

Yuu: Why’s that?

Kodi: I said to him that I wanted to get noticed more often this year, so he suggested wearing this!

Yuu: ...Are you sure he wasn’t joking when he said that?

Kodi: I’m just happy he isn’t angry at me anymore. Anyway, I’ll go ahead and tell Azul that you’re covering my shift. Thank you again for offering to do that. Also, I think it’s best if you stayed away from me for, let’s say, the next two hours or so?

Yuu: Why?

Kodi: Jamil told me that he’s bringing the club over after their activities for a special birthday surprise. I begged them not to throw pies at me this year, but I don’t think Floyd is the type to listen to anybody.

Yuu: Good point. Thanks for the interview. I’ll go ahead and take my leave now.