The next week, their marching band had two more competitions to end the season. It was cold that weekend, unlike the eighty degree temperatures that had been enjoyed the week before. Most of the band had brought along jackets or sweatshirts, but the hornist and the clarinetist went with a different choice: blankets. His blanket was exceptionally soft, with a picture of a wolf on it. Hers was a purple fleece with frogs printed on it. Being the insane band geeks that they were, the blankets were magically transformed into "magic capes." He and she spent much of the day "flying" around the parking lot of the host school with their "magic capes."

Marching season was over after that trip- which meant pep band season was near. While it wasn't nearly as enticing as marching season, pep band was an excuse to spend more time in the band hall after hours. On days of games several of the members would spend the 4 hours until call in the band room (or dance room, or guard room, or orchestra room, or chasing each other through the hallways with six-foot metal poles). Some didn't want to go home, some didn't have a way to return if they left, and they all agreed that they were home. Many pointless games were made up during these hours. Pointless games occurred all the time, but lots of hyperactivity added to these. Band geeks are easily entertained- all it takes is a slinky, ball, or flashing light. The principal horn and clarinet were no exception.