"I /said/ I'd teach you, Vi. You just have to let me know when you're free." she says.

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"I will. I checked out a book on driving from the library a couple of weeks back...so that should help, too."

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Ronnie has to work to keep from palming her face in consternation. Violet tends to rely on books rather than experience to solve issues.

"Vi, the book on driving isn't going to teach you to drive. Actually, it's probably going to make it harder for you to learn." she says.

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Violet blinked. "I didn't expect it to teach me...I just wanted a better understand of what you would be talking about."

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"Well, don't worry. We're going to start your lesson today after lunch." Ronnie says.

"So, Big Nick's right?" she asks.

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Violet smiled. "Yes. To the lesson and lunch."

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The girls arrive at Big Nick's and order their food, sitting down at the nearest table. The heads of some of the local high-school boys turn in their direction as they walk by.

"So, Violet...are you seeing anyone?" her sister asks.

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Violet shook her head. "No...no boyfriend. What about you? How's things with Bobby?"

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Ronnie gets this really big smile on her face when Violet asks about Bobby, her eyes lighting up.

"Things are great. I...I think I love him. Alter-Dad gave us his blessing, too, so I'm going to make sure Dad understands that when he comes home." Ronnie says.

"He's been really good to me, though, Violet. He listens to me, even when I'm being neurotic. He's just really awesome. And drop-dead gorgeous, too." she says.

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"I'm very glad to hear that," Violet said, smiling widely at her sister. "I'm happy for you."

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"I'm going to set you up with a boy." Ronnie says suddenly.

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Violet turned very red. "Wait...what?"

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"You heard me. I'm going to set you up on a date with a boy. Then you can go out and have some fun! Doesn't that sound great?" she asks.

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Violet remained a shade of red. "You...you don't have to do that," she said, becoming fascinated with the table.

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"Hey, it'll be fun. Unless you really don't want me to. I just...I want you to be happy, Violet. I know you love your books and stuff, but you don't have a lot of friends.

I know things with Dad are weird and confusing, but you can't let it stop you from living your life." she says.

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"I have friends," Violet said, continuing to stare at the table. "I'm just a little nervous about dating someone, I guess. I've never had a boyfriend, after all.

It's not really so much Dad as I'm just a little shy around guys in general."

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"Well, it won't get any easier if you don't try sometime. That's all I'm saying. I won't set you up with anyone.../yet/.

Just remember that you're pretty, you're smart and any guy worth his salt would be lucky to date you, Vi." Ronnie says.

"Meanwhile, those boy haven't stopped looking at you since we came in." she says.

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"Thanks, Veronica," Violet said.

Her face turned red. "Really? I...hadn't noticed."

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Ronnie grins. "I know. That's why I told you."

"So, how is school going?" she asks.

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"School is going pretty well," Violet said. "They say that sophomore year is the hardest, but I'm not finding it so difficult."

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"Well, that's because you're the family genius." Ronnie grins. She knows her sister is the brains of the family.

"So, I was thinking that if someone does well in school this year, she and I should go on a backpacking trip in Europe, like Aunt Luna did when she was young." Ronnie suggests.

"What do you think?"

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"I don't know if genius is the right word, but I am flattered." Violet said, grinning.

Violet's eyes grew wide.

"Seriously? Europe? I...I would love that!"

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"Seriously. I want to go backpacking through Europe with you. Maybe we can even invite Liz and Suzie...wait, scratch Suzie. She might /finally/ tell Solver she's into him by this summer.

Actually, we've got a better chance of another Skrull invasion or Grandpa Druig asking us to come visit Polaria for the winter." Ronnie laughs.

"But really, you, me and Europe." she says.

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"Wait...Suzie has a crush on Solver? I never knew that." Clearly, she needs to pay better attention.

"I can't wait," Violet said, "I'll have to ask Mom...and we'll probably have to talk to Dad, too, but it'll be so much fun!"

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"The only reason you don't know that is because you don't hang out at the mansion. If you join the team, it'll be as obvious as a Clue-by-Four." Ronnie chuckles.

"I'm sure Dad won't have an issue with us going, though he'll probably want to know all the wheres and whens of things. Maybe we should catch a concert while we're there. I hear U3 is playing." she says.

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"We should. And go to museums. And eat our way through Europe."

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"In case I haven't told you, Vi, you are the most awesome sister in history." Ronnie says, especially enjoying the idea of eating their way through Europe. There are so many foods she wants to try.

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"Thanks Ronnie," Violet smiled. "You aren't so bad yourself." She giggled.

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"Someone's got to take care of you, besides Mom." Ronnie smiles.

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