The Xavier Institute for Higher Learning

I...

[Krista takes a deep breath.]

...I wanted to say I'm sorry, for getting so carried away. I shouldn't have...

I shouldn't have done a lot of things.

I'll work hard to make up for it!

I've been thinking a lot in the last few days about the people who've been getting sick in District X. Even if the symptoms don't seem too bad so far, it must be so terrible to know that the doctors don't know what's wrong yet...

There has to be something we can do for them, right? I thought maybe some kind of fundraiser -- we could sell something, or maybe do some kind of silent auction, or try and gather pledges from the community...

...It just seems like one piece of bad news after another, sometimes. I know we have counselors, and they're wonderful at what they do, but if anyone needs someone to talk to, just as a friend, I'm here. That's the least I can offer.

[Krista looks a little nervous, fidgeting a bit as she addresses the webcam on her laptop.]

If I could ask... who's planning to go to the prom? I haven't really been to any school dances before, but it seems sort of interesting...

[Krista gives the camera a little wave, dressed in a cute, conservative blouse and skirt in the girls' dorm lounge.]

It's me again. I wanted to ask everyone...

Would anyone be interested in starting some kind of a community outreach club? For volunteer activities, and things like that. I know it wouldn't be difficult to get staff sponsorship, but I was wondering if I could find other people who want to.

[She pauses, then gives a shrug and a smile.]

Thank you, anyway! And thank you very much to the people who've helped me get settled in, and who bid on me at Valentine's Day.