This story arc touches a nerve for me too, and I’ve been in Phoebe’s shoes. I love her responses to Dakota, even in the presence of her group. Go Phoebe!
Her meanness isn’t something Dakota will ever think about until she’s on the receiving end of it. Phoebe will be ahead of Dakota in terms of empathy, having been on the receiving end more often.
I work at a fabric store, and we get the sneezes all the time with all the fibers in the air. Some of our fabric even has glitter in it. We all have Sparkle Fever, I know it!
Yes, but it sounds like she’s starting to realize how pointless it is to want Dakota to like her. Besides, there’s far more point to her friendship with Marigold!
A repeat that’s not in color? The (snot) bubble has burst! :P