Journal Entry #3

[doctorkishitani]

I am very sorry I initiated a discussion on masturbation over the school journals and while I still don't really understand why that was wrong of us to do, I can assure you that it won't happen again.
Makara, Jaeger and I were just trying to determine a statistic and weren't intending to get any of you into any kind of trouble with your parents. We are sorry that we ended up doing so.
But in any case, this was all primarily my fault. Makara and Jaeger were only peripherally involved so they shouldn't be held responsible.

Captor, I'm also very sorry for breaking your nose while we were at camp. In fact, I think I'm probably more sorry about that than anything else. Principally because I can't remember why I did it. In any case, I hope you're feeling better. And you're very good with jinxes! I was impressed.

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[doctorkishitani]

That's what everyone has been telling me, but I don't understand why discussing sexual issues and functions is meant to be improper.
How are we meant to learn anything if we're not allowed to talk about them?

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[thegluethatbinds]

It's improper because it's considered information that is meant to be private and personal. It may be a bodily function, but most people would prefer to keep such knowledge to private circles only. And as Professor Mercer has mentioned below, you can always go to a clinic and see a doctor, if you do have any questions regarding masturbation.

There is a time and place for everything, Mr Kishitani.

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[doctorkishitani]

Thank-you for the clarification, Professor Coulson.

From what I'm understanding, questions regarding sexual issues are considered improper, but is that true of all bodily functions? How do you know which questions are considered improper and which ones aren't?

In any case, I think I'm probably going to follow Professor Mercer's advice and do research elsewhere. I think I might be more confused now than I was when we started the discussion, so a different sort of research might be for the best.

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[thegluethatbinds]

You're welcome, Mr Kishitani.

Well, most of the time our parents are the ones who teach us what's proper and what's not. Or we learn it at school from our teachers. In general, bodily functions are regarded as improper topics to discuss in public for the reasons I listed above; that they are just too private and personal. It does make people very uncomfortable as well.

If you are interested, books are always a good source of information. The local library may have some material that may help, but be sure to consult a doctor for recommendations. Not all information you hear is accurate, and sometimes you need someone with professional experience to help guide you.

Filtered and I probably need more icons.

[doctorkishitani]

They are? My father and I discuss anatomy and bodily functions all the time. At least we do over the summer. We don't get to talk nearly as much during the schoolyear, but I suppose that goes without saying.

Thank-you again. I'll be sure to check the library as soon as I'm back at school. Or there might be some relevant information in some of the medical journals here.

[Brief pause.]

How come nobody cares that I broke Captor's nose?

Filtered, you're not the only one.

[thegluethatbinds]

Do you discuss these issues around strangers, or at home?

I can't speak for the other teachers, but both Professor Donoghue and I have reason to believe that most students weren't acting of their own accord that day. There's an investigation being carried out and I will definitely let the students know if anything comes to light out of it.

Filtered. I feel better now.

[doctorkishitani]

Mostly at home, but we don't really talk to strangers at all anymore. Not for the most part.

You do? What do you think had happened? Looking back, it might explain why I can't remember what made me break Captor's nose. I've been trying to figure it out for the past few weeks, but all I can remember is that I was angry with him. I was starting to wonder if I suppressed the memory.

Filtered, glad to know I'm not alone.

[thegluethatbinds]

Then perhaps your father only discussed them at home for the reasons I've given you. I can't speak for your father, but it's a possible reason why.

I'm waiting for more information, but in my opinion I think there was a spell involved. Some of your other classmates have mentioned similar thoughts and emotions during the food fight, and the one common trend seems to be that they were angry for no reason.