Monday Writings - 21st October 2024

21st October:

Excerpt from: Ivy and Lily
Ivy had just moved into the apartment. She was still unpacking her belongings when she heard a giggle from the living area. Her curiosity was piqued. She went into the living area to find her roommate sprawled on the couch, with a sketchbook open on her lap. She looked like she was lost in her drawing. “Hello, I’m Ivy,” she said in a quiet voice.


Excerpt from: Mysteries of Aurora
“Oh, just thinking.”

“About?”

“That the treasure hunt has been a fun way to learn about the campus,” Olivia answered.

“It definitely has been.”


Freya and her group returned to the Central Plaza several hours after the treasure hunt began. She saw that most of the students were still engaged in that activity. She knew that her unique perspective had helped the group solve most of the clues more quickly than otherwise.

“Looks like we’re early,” Julia said.

“We’re not the only ones,” Daniela said.

“That’s true,” Freya said.

“I’m sorry that I underestimated you earlier,” Daniela said. “I’ll try to remember, neurodivergence, not issues.”

“Exactly,” Freya responded with a smile.


Olivia returned to the Central Plaza a while later, when many more other students had finished the treasure hunt. She understood that the objective was knowledge and wisdom. Not just as concepts, but as a way to navigate the campus.


“Thank you for participating in the Treasure Hunt. I hope you all have attained a greater understanding of the layout of AAUA and of your fellow students.”

Freya looked at Daniela nearby. ‘She certainly understood more than most did in the past. But I do wonder how others in my classes will react, especially when I create tactile art in way I usually do.’


Freya returned to the Hall shortly afterwards and grabbed her sketchbook. The various patterns of the search for the clues had inspired her.


Dana found Freya sketching in a common room shortly before dinner. “I heard that the treasure hunt went well.”

( Excerpt from Spider Quinn )