Day 3

Three division problems

Professor Math flipped the board.

DIVISION.

Obesseus recoiled. “WHY SNACK SPLIT?”

Josh clapped. “Holiday sharing!”

Professor Math wrote:

6 ÷ 3 = ?

Obesseus stared at the numbers, then drew three Obesseuses, each holding two cookies.

“OBESEUS SOLVE.”

Professor Math sighed.

“…Correct.”

Josh frowned. “Try another.”

Professor Math added:

9 ÷ 3 = ?

Obesseus drew three Obesseuses again.

Each now had three cookies.

“OBESEUS STILL SOLVE.”

Josh whispered, “This feels like cheating.”

Professor Math rubbed his temples. “It’s not wrong.”

Obesseus leaned back proudly.

“DIVISION WEAK.”

Day 4

Four canceled naps

Josh crossed his arms. “Due to productivity concerns, naps are suspended.”

Silence fell.

Obesseus blinked once.

Then twice.

“YOU CANCEL NAP… ON CHRISTMAS?”

Professor Math nodded. “Focus builds character.”

Obesseus collapsed onto the floor.

“CHARACTER OVERRATED.”

Josh checked the clipboard. “Stand up, Obesseus.”

Obesseus rolled over.

“OBESEUS ENTER POWER SAVE MODE.”

Professor Math tapped the board. “You must remain awake.”

Obesseus’s eyes fluttered.

“THIS TORTURE.”

Josh sipped his lemon water.

Sip.

“Hydration helps endurance,” Josh said.

Obesseus sat up suddenly.

“SOUR MAN MOCK OBESEUS.”

The room shook slightly.

Professor Math cleared his throat. “Perhaps a short—”

“NO,” Josh said quickly. “We stay firm.”

Obesseus stood.

“OBESEUS REMEMBER THIS.”

The bells jingled ominously.

Four naps… denied.

Obesseus’s Holiday Note

“CHRISTMAS SUPPOSE HAPPY.

NOT MATH.

NOT NO NAP.

OBESEUS DISPLEASED.”