WEEK 5

[lockdownmods]

[ You're doing well! In fact, there's a nice message in your inboxes on Sunday reminding you about your midterm evaluations, and how those will be coming very soon. Make sure you're studying! And, of course, there will be support services on campus to help you cope with the stress. The message almost looks like it should go on and list what those services are, but it cuts off abruptly, and that's that.

Meanwhile, the wall is more ominous than it has been in the past. What felt oppressive last week feels oddly eerie, and if you let yourself stay near too long, it feels oddly comforting and calling. Your freedom is just on the other side of the wall, after all. But that's okay, someone has posted a warning outside all buildings to not go near the wall.

Oh well. At least there are new locations to explore!]

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Comments

[throwabookatit]

Now you're getting it.

[donotlick]

Never thought I'd turn into a certified babysitter, but here I am.

[throwabookatit]

[ A light laugh. ]

At least teenagers are better than little ones. There's a reason I teach Secondary, and not them. I'm afraid I'd let them get away with anything.

[donotlick]

Hah, yeah, that's for sure.

[ Hank smiles, maybe less sad than he usually would be... given the subject. ]

Teenagers have hormones, though. That's the fucking worst.

[throwabookatit]

Oh, you just need to learn how to deal with them. Find the right tone of voice, the right look. Or...start with their respect, of course.

[donotlick]

Easier said than done. I got no interest in being the cool adult, I'd rather earn their respect the old fashioned way.

By taking away their toys.

[ Like a true cop. ]

[throwabookatit]

[ She snorts. ]

Well, I never said I was the cool adult. Miss Gales is a fair teacher, but one you don't want to get on the wrong side of, after all.

[donotlick]

True that. Only kid I can get to be afraid of me is Han, and he barely counts.

[ Put the fear of god in your boyfriend's boyfriend. ]

[throwabookatit]

Oh, I think it counts well enough... You really couldn't get the stern looks down, though? I find that surprising. Maybe you're too big of a softy.

[donotlick]

I got the stern looks in spades, trust me. Everybody here just sees right damn through me.

[ He scoffs. It sucks!!! He used to be intimidating!! ]

Probably the only kid who's afraid of me is Mitarai, but he's afraid of everything.

[throwabookatit]

[ now i get to make the tag i've wanted to, all round

sure, jan ]

He really is, isn't he...? I can't get a handle on that boy, honestly.

[donotlick]

[ it me ]

Said he looked up to me because I wasn't dead yet despite my... fuckin' everything. Can you believe that? What a weird kid.

[throwabookatit]

H....uh... Well, I mean... You know I think you better than you think yourself.

[donotlick]

Not too hard to do that.

[ It's a gut reaction to be snide, but he does smile a little. ]

...Thanks, though. Doesn't hurt to hear.

[throwabookatit]

What I'm saying is, weird as he is, I suppose it isn't the strangest thing, to hear someone looks up to you.

[ hint... hint.... ]

I mean, I do, in some ways.

[donotlick]

[ wow...... rude....... very rude...... hank's blushing. ]

Shit, you really mean that?

[throwabookatit]

When are you boys going to understand that I say what I mean?

[donotlick]

[ Hank smirks. ]

Takes some getting used to, that's all.

[throwabookatit]

Well, get used to it, mister, 'cause it's never gonna stop.