531 Monstrosity & Morality: Dividing Lines of the Self and Other, Section 3

[idolpro]

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Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

[ oh no

this is hope's soulscape isn't it. how could their partner who is a teacher have an inner sanctum that is a place of learning. besides the fear of inadvertently altering her in some way, they really just,

you know,

don't wanna GO TO SCHOOL WHYYYY ]

Yes, um, which assignment, exactly? There are many.

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[widenessofthesea]

Rip in pieces.

"Did Blackboard eat my assignments again... I swear... That is to say—the paper on the material we just viewed. To put to an argument what it means, and provide supporting evidence for your argument."

She looks at you, and pauses. "Oral arguments are also acceptable."

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

This beast appreciates the consideration. There is still additional time to, er..."study", yes?

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[widenessofthesea]

"I was going to place the due date in five hours, but, er... since you all look a bit bewildered, I suppose I can be persuaded to allow for some extensions. Your best chance at full marks is to turn it in on the earlier side, though."

She tilts her head back at the areas behind her. "Thankfully, there's a lot of materials here that you can use to research. I can also provide a little bit of assistance—there's also a computer center where you can search for keywords."

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

Well - thank you, Miaoshan. This beast shall return presently with an argument ready, then.

[ they're just gonna head to the stacks. kind of awkwardly. save them, ]

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[widenessofthesea]

"Ah, er—"

Pause.

"One more thing, though."

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

[ earperk ]

Oh. Yes?

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[widenessofthesea]

She stands up from her work to lean over and give them a kiss on the cheek.

"If anyone can get full marks on this one, I know you can," she says.

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

[ this is legitimately the most flustered they ever have been in their entire life. please send help. school really is a nightmare. ]

I.

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[widenessofthesea]

She will 100% not understand why you all hate school after this.

"Your oral arguments have been exceptional so far. Simply keep up the good work."

Paffe paffe.

Re: SPEAK TO THE PROFESSOR

[beautifulend]

Ah - yes. This beast will do its - her - their...um, my best - I'll do my best and will excel. As is expected.

Thank you very much for believing in me.

[ they will go now, but less awkwardly and also with a very waggy tail. ]