Career Day At Pixie Academy

Youre 12 years old, Forums mother said, fretting. Most pixies your age know what they want to do by now.

- Bradford H. Robie

“I’m not sure Career Day will help,” Forum said.

“It’s free, and you’re going,” Mom insisted, nudging Forum into the classroom.

Forum landed in a seat and folded her wings against the back of her chair with a sigh. She nodded to the other pixies, who all seemed more excited to be there than she was.

“Good morning!” said Mr. Indrajeet, the school counselor, as he darted through the window, leaving behind a shimmering trail of pixie dust. “I hope you’ll all have fun hearing about different career opportunities.”

Forum shifted uncomfortably in her seat. Pixies were expected to choose a profession before they turned 13, but Forum didn’t have a clue what she wanted to do.

“First and foremost, we are pixies,” Mr. Indrajeet said. “And what pixies do is play tricks on humans. Even the humans’ dictionary defines us as ‘mischievous elfish creatures.’ It’s just a matter of choosing your specialty.”

Forum noticed several older pixies hovering eagerly outside the classroom.