Alicia uses Erica as a prop to act out Christa's theory.

Originally posted to Writing.com - Erica's Great Adventure; ID#2092107 on 01-21-16 - 4:16am

"What's the problem exactly?" Alicia asked Christa. The two of them briefly conversed, which did nothing to ease my worry. "I get why this is bothering you so much. The books can only take you so far. Guess I can't encourage you the way I thought I could." Christa groaned and Carrie looked on in sympathy. "Fret not. I have a new idea. The problem is the book doesn't describe it well enough. You need to associate the theory with a practical explanation."

"This sounds interesting!" Carrie exulted. "Can I learn about it, too?"

"The problem is, if both of you are learning the material, and I'm being the humble guide to your knowledge, we'll need a volunteer to demonstrate the theory."

Erica knew what Alicia's thought process was leading up to. "No." Better to nip it in the bud before she lost control.

"Erica," Alicia started saying until Erica interrupted her.

"I said 'no.' Don't forget that I have studying of my own to do."

Alicia sighed. "Will you just cooperate? Be a team player." She grabbed Erica and maneuvered her into the center of the room. Then she started posing her in accordance to the theory that Christa was now reading aloud. Erica tried to wrench her arm out Alicia's grip, but she held on tight.

"I'm still not getting it," Christa declared.

"That's because Erica is struggling and her damn jacket is in the way!"

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