The Subdued Southerner
Abigail was born and raised in a small, sleepy town, down south from Atlanta. She could remember travelling across the state line to the panhandle for entertainment.
School came to an end, and Abigail pursued her dream of spreading her wings to enrich herself in her studies. She selected a college around the D.C. area. Friends and family were concerned for her and prompted Abigail to investigate this vast area before moving there. They didn't understand why she chose a school near the Mason-Dixon line when nearby Atlanta had plenty of schools to choose from. Abigail wasn't your ordinary southerner. She had her quiet moments, but stood her ground when needed.
Abigail has a thirst for knowledge, particularly science and history. The South had history in itself but Abigail wanted more. She researched the Smithsonian on the internet whenever she had a chance to. Abigail was ecstatic to explore the mysteries of the Smithsonian.
The move-in date at the college of her choice vastly approached and Abigail travelled up there with a few close friends and family members. In order to reach the campus in a timely manner, they took the interstate. Things were going well until they reached the Richmond area. Fortunately, it was daylight at the time but the gas gauge could not wait. The closest gas station was an independent one where one could not pay at the pump. Abigail was too hyped up about her destination and started to exit the car to gas up, but her travel group alerted her. She instead used the buddy system to go into the station to pay. The station was decent in appearance and the clerk apparently glad to see some travelers. Abigail immediately thought the clerk was either too inquisitive or simply bored. She and her friend left the station, finished gassing up, and continued on to their destination.
The weary travellers, all but one eventually arrived to the campus. Abigail was full of anticipation and excitement because of a new place to learn. The others assisted her in carrying in her belongings, after she checked into her dormitory. Curiosity grew amongst her friends about the campus. After making small talk with a few other residents, Abigail and her crew went out for lunch.