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[friendofdorothy]

What is the signifigance of this 'ice bucket challenge'? Is it a kind of hazing? Or is it symbolic? [The son of The Wicked Witch Of The West Elphaba Thropp is a wee bit weirded out by all these buckets of water being splashed everywhere...]

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[thirdarrow]

It is a challenge designed to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The challenge itself involves upturning a bucket of iced water over oneself, I believe.

If you intend to attempt it, please contact me.

[friendofdorothy]

I see. Thank you. My aunt had something like that.

[thirdarrow]

[ Oh. ]

My apologies.

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[friendofdorothy]

I didn't know her.

[Boy this is about as awkward a conversation as you could have. Is there any possible way to make it m-]

She didn't die from her condition, by the way. She lived a pretty long life until a house fell on her.

[Damnit, Liir]

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[friendofdorothy]

But thank you.

[thirdarrow]

[ Oh. ]

My condolences to your family.

[friendofdorothy]

Thank you.

My name is Liir Ko, by the way.

[thirdarrow]

I am Dr. Kobayakawa, from the Biology Department. I am also a practicing doctor, so please do not hesitate to come see me if the need arises.

[ He doesn't remember seeing Liir on his class list. Probably a student from some other grade, or not in his class. ]