With seven days left in February, things were at last transitioning from winter to spring. And because spring was always the season for new beginnings, there were new things that were always good to discover.
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"So your cousin is registered for the UFC-A Tournament, the Rhythmic Gymnastics competition, and the Animalia Fashion Show of the IAC?" asked one organizer of Janice.
"While I don't mind that she's of age to work part time at the Meat Market," said Janice, "The rest of it I can't really stand! Especially now that her stage name is 'Foxy Fleur'."
"Well perhaps there is a god after all," said the organizer, "Because now your cousin is discovering the downside of such popularity." After that, he turned on a digital voice recorder which seemingly had Fleur fighting off a group of rabid fanboys. It also apparently included her shouting, "Éloigne-toi de toi, geeks! Vous sentez la sueur et le fromage!" At that, Janice smiled at the karmic results. She smiled even more when the organizer continued.
"She was apparently wearing a costume that wouldn't look out of place in a King of Fighters game at the time."
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Elly was a little nervous when she was called to the office of WSA, but she was glad when they explained it to her.
"Your parents have learned about your competing in the IAC." said the IAC organizer. "We got them a half-price Platinum Premium Preorder Package so you can introduce them to your new friends."
"Glad to hear it." said Elly, already missing her parents, even though her new friends were almost like family.
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Annie and Stuart, with Annie newly double-dosed from her second date, were just wrapping up their latest workout session when they were approached by another member of Twinlab. Apparently their success at Sharkblood Protein Powder, they had started looking at options for herbivores. While originally at a loss for a non-meat protein, two friends helping a third bring in the groceries managed to reveal a pleasant surprise.
"You gotta be kidding me!" said one friend, at seeing what was in one bag, "Reconstituted fava bean paste? Get real."
"Excuse me," said the third friend, "But if you must know, fava beans are high in protein, and quite delectable on saltine crackers."
After learning more about fava beans, Twinlab had managed to come up with a new recipe focusing mainly on fava beans. When they learned about Annie and Stuart, the newest representative brought the new "Green Bean" protein powder to them to test.
After they got it mixed, they finally downed the protein shake, mainly because of the stereotype that things that are good for your body taste terrible.
"Hey, this actually tastes good." said Annie, surprised at the taste.
"Glad you like it." said the Twinlab representative.
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"So why are we here?" asked Sophie, as she and Roland went to the maternity ward as part of a mandatory "Flier's Field Trip".
"To show you that not all baby bird Animalians are balls of downy fluff after hatching." said the head of the field trip. As they came to the Avian part of the maternity ward, the members of the tour immediately agreed. In fact, only about 15% of them were considered "balls of downy fluff", the rest of them were more like "nearly naked bird abominations" as one person called them.
"And we've also found out that most infant bird Animalians will remain in a similar state and won't be ready to 'leave the nest' until between the ages of six months and one year old." said the tour guide, who was also in charge of the avian Animalian maternity ward. "And until then the parents still have to take care of them."
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With these new things learned, there were some who were reconsidering having children at this time, and doubling down on purchasing contraceptives.