Jacklyn: Only one more day until your birthday! What are you gonna wish for?

Derrick: If I told you, it wouldn't come true!

Aspiration: Knowlege
LTW: Max All Skills

Derrick: For her "present" Alyssa took me shopping for new clothes. Apparently an orange shirt clashes with my red hair. I don't see why it matters; I've devoted my life to the study of science, not getting girls. She means well though, so I went along with it.

Alyssa: Much better!
Derrick: Can I get back to my chess game now?

Derrick: I was looking forward to my first day of high school- finally I'd actually learn something- but overnight it snowed a couple feet and school was canceled! Jacob and Alyssa had a blast playing in the snow, but I would have rather had classes.

Alyssa: Trust me, Derrick, snow days are a good thing. Now come build a snowman with me!

Derrick: Other than that one snow day life went on as normal. Mom and Dad each got a couple of new promotions, and Dad got a cool new military training course that he taught me how to use. Not that I ever plan on joining the army, though admittedly I would be good at strategy and war tactics- I kill everyone in the house at chess.

Derrick: Alyssa's still helping mom out with the family business- she does have a knack for makeovers.

Derrick: Soon Alyssa and Jacob are going to college, and I'll have the house to myself! Then I can get some real studying done.

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