Arithmancy Lesson 3: The Personal Day Numbers & Putting It All Together
 

As you step through the doors of the Arithmancy classroom, you observe Professors Shackleton and Vindictus deep in what seems to be a rather serious discussion. Professor Shackleton is perched on the edge of her chair leaning in to hear what Vindictus is saying from the chair beside her. Neither notice initially that you've entered the room, too enthralled by the topic of their conversation to hear the footsteps on the stone floor.

Written upon the board is the following request:

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Please take a seat and have your textbooks open to Chapter 21. Read quietly while you wait for the lesson to begin.

Astrid rushed right in through the classroom doors. She wanted to make sure that she got a seat up front. This was her favorite class and she couldn't wait for it to begin. Noticing the professors in deep discussion, Astrid quietly sits down and takes out her textbook.

Anna strolled into Arithmancy class, immediately looking around for Cale. Where had he gone off to? Hmm... Shrugging, she decided to just make her way into class and save Cale a nearby seat. "Good day Pr....," Anna started to say. She stopped herself when she saw that Professor Shackleton and Professor Vindictus appeared to be in a very serious conversation. That's odd. Shrugging once again, Anna headed to the back of the room and found a seat. When she was seated, she opened her Arithmancy textbook and began reading chapter 21.

Lucas walked into class with his book bag. He smiled at the professor. "Hi Professor Shackleton." He said brightly. He gave her a wave and then quickly found his seat. He pulled his book out and opened it to the right chapter.

Cale walked into the Arithmancy classroom, book tucked under his arm as he made his way to a seat next to Anna. He gave her a small grin and then turned to the Professor, ready to greet her with his usual hello when he noticed Vindictus was there as well. So, he shut his mouth and took his seat, turning to the chapter indicated.

Ella lazily walked in side the classroom. Arithmancy. Not her fav. subject. But somehow knowing better will not be a harm. She chose the front row seat, preparing for the numbers and calculations.

It wasn't until she heard the greeting of one of her students that Macadrian realized anyone had entered the room. With a smile upon her face, Professor Shackleton directed her attention toward her students, "Good afternoon, class. We'll be beginning in just a few moments, and Professor Vindictus will be assisting us in our lesson today. Please sit tight and keep the chatting to dull roar while we wait."

With that short little speech made, Macadrian turned her attention back to Max and returned to her hushed conversation.

Asteira made her way to arithmancy class as she looked around for a place to sit. She heard the professor say that class would start soon. Looked like she made it just in time. She moved to find a seat next to Mari as she gave her a smile." Hey Mari." she said as she waited for class to start.

Rapunzel skipped to Arithmancy, oddly pumped for the lesson for some reason. Weird. She usually had to drag herself to this mathish class but not today.

And then Vindictus was there....er....odd. Punz blinked but took a seat in the front and opened her book. Of course she wasn't going to pretend to eavesdrop on them...well...there was no need to pretend.....

She smiled though when the professor mentioned Vindictus would be helping with the lesson. Odd, but interesting for sure.

Mari turned at the sound of a familiar voice, and she smiled as she saw Asteira sitting next to her. " Hi," She said quietly, not wanting to disrupt anything in the quiet room. " I wonder what they're discussing." She said, knowing Professor Vindictus' penchant for bending the rules in classes.

Cale raised a dark eyebrow. Vindictus? Assisting? This was bound to be interesting. He stared down at the textbook again and read over the material quickly. How in the world could Vindictus be helping them learn about numbers?

Anna looked up when the professor started talking and listened to what she had to say. Her brows wrinkled in confusion when she heard that Vindictus would be assisting. Assisting? With what? Anna glanced over in Cale's direction, gave him a confused look, and then got back to her reading.

Glancing away from Max, Macadrian realized that the class had nearly filled up and it was really time to begin. After putting their discussion on hold, Macadrian stood from her chair and walked to the front of her desk. She announced, "Later in the lesson we will be needing Professor Vindictus's help, but for the time being, we're flying solo. So, up til now we've studied the Personal Year and Personal Month numbers. Based on what you know about these numbers, what do you think the Personal Day numbers tell us?"

Macadrian glanced around the classroom, taking in the faces of the students in attendance. Ah, Mr. Denton is here. I don't see or smell cookies, though. Hmm. He and I may be in need of a discussion sooner rather than later.

Astrid raised her hand eagerly and said, “Well Professor, your Personal Day Number has been considered the least emphasized of the three Personal Numbers. Some people even say that they don’t notice much effect from their personal day number. But…..then again, I have also heard it said that sometimes when the universe is on your side, those days are considered your 'Personal days' and with Arithmancy, you predict those days each time with the correct calculation.”

What?? The flying prof. is going to assist?? Great! Ella felt suddenly sick. oh Geez! She rubbed her forehead, sitting in absolute confusion.

But somehow she managed to tell the answer with a raised hand, "the Personal Year Number provides the theme for the year and has the strongest influence. "

Cale raised his hand, "Well, I'm guessing, based on what we've learned about Personal Year numbers and Personal Month numbers, that the Personal Day numbers tells us what we should focus on that day or what talents we need to tap into and use to harvest their full potential." he suggested.