“THE MEETING THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CALM.”
School
Charity Fair: Idea Stage (Discussion Phase)
Two weeks after the
city officially stopped smelling like disinfectant and regret, the school
announced a Community Charity Fair to raise funds for rebuilding after
the zombie invasion.
The poster said:
UNITY • HOPE •
FUNDRAISING • FUN
Ray read it and
said,
“Wow. This feels like it’s going to go very wrong.”
Ethan nodded.
“Historically, yes.”
THE BIG MEETING
The entire student
council, class representatives, teachers, and volunteers packed into the hall.
Folding chairs squeaked. Projectors hummed. Someone dropped a water bottle and
everyone flinched like zombies were back.
The principal stood
at the front, calm but determined.
“This fair is
important,” he said.
“We’re rebuilding not just buildings—but trust, spirit, and community.”
Everyone nodded.
Then Ray raised his
hand.
“Can we sell
explosions?”
The principal
closed his eyes.
“No.”
THE PLAN (IN THEORY)
A whiteboard appeared.
EVENT IDEAS:
- Talent
Show
- Game
Booths
- Food
Stalls
- Second-hand
Market
- Charity
Auction
“This is a discussion stage,” the principal emphasized.
“No building. No cooking. No shouting.”
Ray and Ethan immediately whispered at maximum volume.
TALENT SHOW CHAOS
Amy spoke first, responsibly.
“The talent show should feature music, dance, maybe
comedy—something uplifting.”
Lucy nodded. “After everything the city’s been through,
people need joy.”
Ray raised his hand again.
“I can do dramatic readings of zombie survival logs.”
“No,” Lucy said instantly.
Ethan added, “I can beatbox while Ray screams.”
“No,” Amy said instantly.
A teacher suggested:
“We can audition students.”
Ray leaned toward Ethan.
“WE’LL SNEAK IN.”
Lucy leaned toward them.
“You won’t.”
They both smiled.
“That’s what you think.”
LLoC Quotes
“Wow. This feels like it’s going to go very wrong.”...“Historically, yes.”
“We’re rebuilding not just buildings—but trust, spirit, and community.”...“Can we sell explosions?”
“I can do dramatic readings of zombie survival logs.”... “I can beatbox while Ray screams.”
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