#debukefarmhold

Poppy says "I got allergies.. Ah'm gonna DIE!"

The pup pooka says "Ah already know how to make an X.. Girl don't need no more!"

Clem sighs "Poppy, you just got here, and do we have to do this every morning because you know, education IS important. And you end up having a good time and..."

Clem looks around and blinks. The puppy has already slipped away to join the other childlings who she befriended last week.

Clem watches Poppy laugh and chatter and settle in for school. And shakes her head Every. Darn. Morning. Truthfully, Yule break can't get here fast enough.

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