#im so sorry atta dlaskfjals

[euterpe-of-hesiod]

Princess Atta sure was stiff as a board.

Linnet was trying not to take that personal at all, but y'know, she did want to be a good host. She'd never had the opportunity to practice such a thing. She was a sapling in the holler and Mother Blue and Paw were the ones who entertained any guests. Then she was just a kid out there in the world-- and always a guest in the foster homes she was placed in. She'd never really felt fully at home, even at Jess's and Jo's. That weren't their fault none at all. But it made her want to be proud of this little knot of wood that was all her own now, for the first time in forever. It made her want to make Princess Atta feel at home too.

Linnet squirmed a little on her own acorn-capped stool, but she pushed away at the rollie-pollies wiggling up and down her arms. You act uncomfortable, people pick that up. So she was gonna act the opposite.

She smiled. "Yes ma'am! I'm excited. To be honest, I was set on not going to human school, but it was my human foster parents who told me it was better to go than not go, and my friends were saying I could make something of myself-- not sure how true that is, but I've come 'round on the idea. Especially finding Pride U. It just seemed perfect for me, considering all the magic and this Hollow being so close. But I assure you, I won't slack on any of my talent-duties now that I'm a citizen of the Hollow," she said seriously. "I was talking to the music-talents and they said I could have a spot with them, all I got to do is pick out an instrument which-- well, that's hard for me, see, my old music-talent teacher said I had the making of a conductor-talent, hence my skill with all the instruments, so I've never been good at deciding one over the other. Not to-- I don't mean to brag! It's just, well, I really do just love about any instrument you put in my hands-- but I won't step on no toes! I'll pick something. Whatever y'all need!"

She realized at this point she was rambling.

Linnet blushed. "Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just talking your ear off, aren't I?"

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