Alice and Charlotte had just wrapped up their game and were winding down when someone new came out to join them. It was an middle-aged woman with short brown hair who was carrying some items on a metal tray. Charlotte winced. [b]"...Mom?"[/b] she said in surprise. The woman was dressed very properly and had a put-together air about her. She was one of the administrators of the school; the one who had adopted Charlotte after the death of her parents.

[b][color=fff79a]"I remembered that your club was having its first meeting today. I thought I would bring some special treats for you all to celebrate!"[/color][/b] 

[b]"Oh, mom, you didn't have to -"[/b] the young girl said, somewhat embarrassed by the situation. [b]"...you really didn't have to."[/b]

As she approached, it became clear that the treats were a series of colored pastries and some chilled juices of different varieties. [b][color=fff79a]"Don't worry,"[/color][/b] she said. [b][color=fff79a]"I won't stay long. I've got work to do."[/color][/b]

[b]"We'll, I've got to say, your timing is pretty good. We just finished playing pokemon volleyball."[/b] Charlotte went for an apple juice first and took a sip of it to cool off. She gestured to Alice, offering her some.

[b][color=fff79a]"I heard about that dear. I see you brought out one of your favorite unown for the game. Who ended up winning, anyways?"[/color][/b]

[b]"We decided to call it a draw."[/b] Charlotte said happily.