Page 12 of Victory Lap

Hájek

i want to say a thing and i will say it once. we won a cup with this team and that was the second best part of the year

Mueller

ok that’s too sincere for the group chat

Davis

no it isn’t. it’s exactly sincere enough

The Literary Line Change #1

[Ash created the group “The Literary Line Change”]

Ash

WELCOME, founding members, to a new era in hockey literature. Rules: (1) all genres welcome, (2) no waitlist, (3) no “vibe” requirement, (4) snacks at every meeting, real ones, (5) we are a SUPPORTIVE community. First book drops Friday. This is going to be special. I can feel it

Mueller

hi ash. happy to be here. is attendance mandatory?

Ash

attendance is ENCOURAGED

Novák

my mother says a book club is a good sign of character. i am in

Ash

NOVÁK GETS IT

also i’ve drafted a snack budget and a reading pace. 40 pages a day. sustainable. joyful. non-negotiable

Mueller

which one is it

Ash

ENCOURAGED

Novák

my mother asks about the snack budget. she has opinions

Ash

your mother sounds AMAZING

Ash

Kowalski! welcome! what made you join?

Kowalski