Outbox: Back in town

To: Marsha Blatt
From: Ira Blatt
Subject: Back in town

Hi Mom,

I’m just writing to let you know that I’m back in town and everything’s going okay. My roommates will both be out for Labor Day weekend—Matt’s going to a big party at someone’s lake house up near Lutsen, and Larson’s going to his parents’ place. Matt’s in town now and he helped me unload all my stuff.

Everyone around here is talking nonstop about the Super Protection Force—except they’re already calling it “the Supes.” It sounds even funnier with a MN accent.

Most of the people I’ve talked to are really excited about it. I guess having supers around makes them feel like Minneapolis has really made it in the big leagues or something. There are all kinds of news stories, too. I’m saving some clippings to send to you, but I’m sure it will get a lot more exciting after the sightings start.

And would you believe there are already fans—and merchandise? It’s crazy! Of course in the original press release the NSC said the first appearances would be on Labor Day and not before, but the school paper has a 24-hour super hotline and reporters in the field—just in case.

The only person I know who isn’t excited is my friend Brook—the one I told you about, who was in my economics class? She’s sort of against all supers in general. It makes sense though—she grew up in Manhattan, and her family moved out here just after the Fireshield Siege. :-( I hope I can convince her that supers aren’t all bad—and I’m sure that the excellent work that Softstone and the other 5 do to protect campus will help change her mind.

Well, I guess I’ll go unpack some boxes now. Say hi to Dad for me, and I’ll keep you posted about the interesting things going on around here.

Love you,
Ira


(Read Brook's status update.)