You can make a strong case for how you'll be able to ferret out what other practitioners have learned about dimensional energies and where they've fallen short, so Dr. Whipple doesn't go down too many dead ends. You know Dr. Ellison mentioned that specifically in her letter of reference for you.
Darcy sticks her head into your dorm room. "Yo, Bomomsay Clestenrogo, time to work on our project—" She breaks off when she sees you preparing for the interview. "It's cool, I can get started without you."
She's been awkward since the two of you learned you both were up for the fellowship. You know she's worried because normally she'd say things like, "Why even bother? You know I'm going to get it." But her usual bravado has been missing. She won't talk about it, though, brushing off any attempt to discuss it.
You worry that this will be the event that breaks your friendship.
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