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Upon Alaric calling an assembly, he stood behind the podium as he spoke to the entire student body

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Upon Alaric calling an assembly, he stood behind the podium as he spoke to the entire student body. "Given recent events, some students have expressed concern that I am not allowing you to have a say in the decisions that affect your future. And I agree. If you are expected to abide by this school's policies, it's only fair that you have a voice in how those rules are made. So, I am forming an honor council. One vampire, one witch and one werewolf, each elected by their peers. Along with our school counselor Emma, whose vote will represent the younger students."

There was quiet chatter for a moment. Alaric continued to speak, as the chatter stopped. "Now, I have to go off-campus. In the meantime, I expect you to make good decisions and to vote wisely. That's all. You're dismissed."

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After the assembly both Hope and Monica were making a beeline for the headmaster, both seeming annoyed. "Ric— Are you kidding me?!" Monica snapped at him. The Saltzman sighed before he faced the paid, "Am I under assault today?"

"You get to interrogate a tree nymph, and I have to run Landon's 23andMe." Hope complained, wanting to tag along with Alaric. "First of all, it's a dryad, not a nymph. Second of all, I need a witch to run the testing spells." Alaric explained to the pair. "And why can't I come?!" Monica asked impatiently. "Because I know for a fact you're going to run for honor council which means you're needed here." Alaric replied as Monica then frowned, knowing he was right.

"Get Emma to do the tests with Landon." Hope suggested. "She can supervise, but she's busy managing the school in my, I'm sure, unbearable absence. Plus, if Landon can convince you that he belongs, he can convince anybody." Alaric responded as Hope frowned, "You're enjoying this."

"I am."

Monica just rolled her eyes before turning on her heels and strutting away from the pair. "I left you instructions in my office. Try not to kill him." Alaric concluded, as Hope sighed in defeat.

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Josie, Ruby and Lizzie were in the Saltzman twins dorm room, where Lizzie was standing in front of the mirror wearing a white business suit, meanwhile Ruby and Josie were laying on the floor, as Josie worked on Lizzie's campaign posters.

Ruby turned to Josie, with an awkward smile, "When I said I wanted to hang out.. this isn't exactly what I had in mind." She spoke quietly as Josie laughed in response. Ruby really didn't want to sit around and help Lizzie choose an outfit, but she figured the faster they got it over with, the faster she and Josie could hang out properly.

"You know, you're not gonna lose the election over an outfit." Josie spoke up, hearing Lizzie grumble to herself in the mirror. "I'm not worried about losing the election—I'm worried about what I'm going to wear to my victory rally!" Lizzie declared. Ruby had her eyes fixated on poster, before she rolled her eyes, though Lizzie was too preoccupied to see it.

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