“So you were in a band fraternity, which one? Kappa Kappa Psi?”
Cary paused, then responded in a lower voice. “No, Tau Beta Sigma.”
Avery recognized the name of the honorary band sorority and assumed they/them probably used different pronouns while in college. Hoping to put them at ease, she shared she dated a member of that same sorority in college.
“She was a flute player, and yes, she had some racy one time at band camp stories, but nothing compared to American Pie. Her experience was more Drumline. But I know you didn’t come here to swap band stories. So, let’s get you started with this voting process Mx. Lowell,” Avery responded in a tone that she meant to confirm how serious she was taking the provisional process.
“Call me Cary. You have all my important information in front of y
