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[rule_britannia]

To anyone who might have heard about my brother Phineas' unfortunate accident and subsequent stay in hospital, mother has informed me that he's perfectly fine now. I'm sure all of those whose lives he has touched with his generosity and gentleness of spirit will be very relieved.

[The sarcasm, it's dripping off the page]

This year is turning out to be rather interesting already, I must say. Magical Languages looks as if it's going to be... enlightening.




Also, I found a copy of Spellman's Syllabary stuck between two chairs in the common room. There's no name in it. I believe I may keep it if no one claims it, so if it's yours, do speak up.

Comments

[preanimator]

I hardly think that a public comment counts as behind your back, sir, but if you would prefer me to write some sort of announcement whenever your name comes up, I'll do so.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Don't get smartass with me. You were talking about me and insulting me to another student. For one that's fucking disrespectful and I don't appreciate it.

And two, if you have a complaint about the homework I assigned, take it up with me, don't bitch about it to Kirkland or anybody else.

[preanimator]

I'm not in your class, it would hardly be my place to make such a comment to you. I just don't see the use of your assignment, personally. Would you prefer I never share my opinions with other students? Again, if this is a requirement of the journals, I'd prefer that be made clear so I can moderate my behavior in the future. Or is it only negative opinions about yourself that I should censor?

[plushaeusrumpified]

That's part of my point. You're not even in my class, you have no right to judge anything. You don't know what the hell I have planned, do you?

You know what, I don't care if you have opinions. But some of the shit you said was out of line. That's my fucking problem.

[preanimator]

Could you please outline what I am and am not allowed to say? Again, as I have said, I would prefer to have some clear guidelines. Otherwise, I'll simply not address you or your class at all, if that is what you'd prefer, sir.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Are you really that ignorant or are you just trying to be a smartass?

You insulted the way I dress, you insulted my homework assignment. You said I was shameful. You insulted my teaching credentials.

Do you really just not see the goddamn problem here?

[preanimator]

I see other students say such things about other teachers all the time, and they are not reprimanded for it, including your own son. However, I accept that I have offended you. I would just like some clear guidelines. From what I can deduce from what you've said, and behavior I have observed in others, it is merely unacceptable to find public fault with YOUR personal appearance and teaching methods. Since that seems to be the case, I'll refrain from addressing you at all when speaking to other students. My apologies, sir.

[plushaeusrumpified]

You don't need a goddamn guideline, it's common sense. You need to get some.

You know what? Detention.

But don't think you're getting any fucking lines and getting off easy. You know what you get to do?

You're gonna sit in on a few of my classes and do the fucking homework along with it. You wanna question my teaching creds? That's fine, I'll just prove you wrong.

I expect you to show up with this week's assignment, too.

[preanimator]

[What? WHAT?]

I have a full classload, Professor Strider, and extracurricular activities. Which class do you expect me to cancel to attend yours?

[plushaeusrumpified]

None.

It's in the evening, you can make it. It's not like I expect you to take it full time. I'm thinking... Four classes. That should be enough for you to get an idea of what the class is really going to be like, and prove your shallow judgment wrong.

[preanimator]

But I

You can't
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I see. Very well, sir.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Glad we're starting to see eye to eye.