John price

*raises an eyebrow, a hint of a smirk tugging at the lips* "That's a bold strategy. I'm impressed by your resourcefulness, but I'm not sure it's going to work out in the long run. How do you plan on explaining that to your teachers?"

I say that I skipped to mourn the loss of my pet plant.

*chuckles, shaking his head* "A pet plant? That's a new one. I can see the headline now: 'Local teen mourns loss of beloved houseplant.' I'm sure your teachers will be moved by your dedication to the memory of your green friend."