15 The Tutor. (2/2)

”Sure baby. Your dad and I have made this card especially for.This has five thousand dollars in it. Use it responsibly baby.”

She handed him an American Express card.

”I will. Thanks mum”, he said gleefully.

Logan went back to his room and ordered himself a set of computer science and programming books.

He had accumulated 550 Star points over the period of a week of rehab. He needed 450 more for computer science skills. This was going to be his way towards making money.

During last weeks party Ryan had suggested pooling money from their parents but Logan refused him saying,” Wouldn't it be fun starting from zero.” He didn't want be dependant on his parents. They had already done so much for him.

He accessed his status menu.

STATUS

HOST NAME-LOGAN WILLIAMS

LEVEL : 1

CONDITION : Weak.

STRENGTH : -1

CHARM : 1

INTELLIGENCE: 15(1/2)

VOCALS : 4

FLEXIBILITY : -1

REPUTATION :8

SKILLS :

GUITAR SKILLS : Master.

PIANO SKILLS : Specialist.

SINGING SKILLS: Master.

REMARK :Far far far far far far far far far far away from stardom.

His strength, charm, flexibility and vocals all had increased. He could feel it himself too. And he was no longer 'very weak'. What he did not understand was his reputation stat. It had increased from 4 to 8.

[System, why did my reputation stat increase?]