i found a love;

It certainly… caused ripples, shall we say? Many people were outraged about the situation, for whatever personal reasons and beliefs. But I am glad I reported on the matter. I may have been a little biased in some snippets, but… I would think it’s warranted, being a Switch. It was still honest, though. I presented facts in as neutral a tone as I could manage.

[PM]: I– really, Sir? You’d like to– um. Yes. Yes. I would like that. I would really like that, Sir.

[PM]: Cool. I’ve been thinking of it for a bit, but I never saw the chance. And I happen to think you’re interesting and someone I can hold a conversation with, and well, I think you’re a beautiful person inside and outside, so why not?

Sounds like quite the class activity, Sir! What is it, if you don’t mind my asking?

We asked our students to write potential plots and tropes they wanted to see in a play and see if we could come up with an original one with all of them, and they happen to be very creative, Jai. I’m happy with the results, I can’t lie.

If you’ve got such an overwhelming sense of foreboding about whatever it is this needlessly cryptic post is about, then clearly it isn’t worth wasting time on.

I happen to enjoy my job and the activity had a positive outcome, so yeah, it turned out better than expected. Totally worth it. I’m allowed to have doubts about doing things you love, or are you telling me you haven’t felt that before?

All the time, dude, all the time.

What class do you teach?

I’m an assistant to the Drama coach at HU, which means I’m not a teacher per se, but I’m there helping out with the students.

Um, you just described my life to a T, Sir. Four out of five things I do usually end in ‘Yep, I regret this.’

What activity are you organizing, if you don’t mind me asking? And what do you teach, Sir?

I don’t usually have these thoughts but I felt like that last weekend. However, this turned out better than expected.

Well, I’m a TA to the Drama Couch at HU, so I’m not the real teacher here, but we organized this thing in which they write ideas for a theatre play in notes and then they gave it to us this Friday. Of course, I had to take half of them home and I’m surprised... in a good way. These kids are creative, I can tell you that.

Adulthood is whispering to your fellow classmate how you’re supposed to learn the English from a deaf woman.  Because, you know, apparently I can’t read or write. Or.. well, no, I can’t hear- but still. I do have ways to have hearing a bit more accessible to me, and you bet your little butt that I heard that.

Like, don’t you just love when you can tell someone’s upset that they’re not doing well in your class? It’s not because I’m mad at them, it’s because their writing is severely poor.

Have you spoken to the Dean about that? Because I’m sure these are the kind of things that shouldn’t go unnoticed. 

Oh, bravery has it’s merits, yes– but to ride everything on the hope that your courage is what will get you through life… That’s a little foolish, I think.

But I suppose I don’t really know for sure, Sir. I’ve never really… been a brave person. I simply put the article forward for publication because I want to relay truths to the paper’s audience. None of those bait-y titles, no incorrect facts, no embellishments; I want to write with dignity. I wouldn’t say that’s brave. I’d just call it… honest.

Whether it is bravery, honesty or whatever you want to call it, it’s a very bold and needed move, Alice. I’m sure it’ll get the recognition it deserves and I hope it sparks a debate that won’t die too soon.

I’d disagree, Sir. Bravery can be foolish, nonsensical– meaningless, even. The world is for those can handle what’s in it. Those who can mould it, change it, influence it. Bravery doesn’t have brain. Charging into something you don’t know anything about seems… a little silly, to me. Having a plan– using your skills to the highest potential –is what makes someone great. The clothes do not make the man, I’m afraid. It is how you wear those clothes.

I really hope you enjoy it, Sir, as much as I enjoyed writing it. The whole mystique surrounding the situation is very intoxicating. And, well– it’s a little wicked of me, but the event is delightfully fascinating to theorise about.

You have a point here --there are things that people should really think about before actually saying anything or doing it, like posting such controversial articles, but I think sometimes bravery has to take over in order to make something happen to some degree, like being the first person to start a trend... or asking someone out. I guess there must be something that pushes you to do it, but I see your point.

Nope! It’s totes for every mark so please feel free to take part in any way you want to honestly. We’d love to have your talent.

Then count me in, Madison. It’s been awhile since I performed so if there’s anything going on, keep me updated. Don’t get me wrong, teaching kids about theatre and acting is good, but the feeling you get when you’re acting... man, I miss it.

So everyone keeps saying, Sir. I’m– proud, honestly. I know it’s not becoming to… toot one’s own horn, but I really did work hard on this. It was a miracle I got it done this quickly, with all the detail involved in it. But the paper really needs this kind of ‘immediate coverage’– or as near as we possibly can get to that –and I haven’t seen anyone else cover the story yet. I think a lot of journalists were a little afraid to write on the topic.

Well, even if it’s controversial, I’m getting from what you said it is something readers should know, so kudos to you for being the first journalist to talk about it. The world is for the brave ones, right? So I really hope it’s the first of many front pages. I can’t wait to read it, Alice.

For sure! It’s going to be in a few weeks, I think. I’m going to have to get a finalized list of people interested and what they’re doing but I think people are totes more focused on their test results. Which is fair, ya know.

I guess it’s fair to wait until everyone has come to terms with them and what they have to do or whatever their results mean, right. Will you let me know when is it happening? I want to participate --unless it’s a sub and Switches thing only, of course.

So after spending some time at the Borealis Theatre yesterday and talking to Tristan, who many of you know as the owner of the theatre where all the musicals are put on, we have decided that the theatre would be an excellent to place to host a fundraiser. Now what is this fundraiser going to be for exactly? Well, it’s going to be for rights? What kind of rights? Primarily submissive ones because of everything that has been taken away from them as of late, but also for Switches who people kind of forget exist half the time! So what Tristan and I want from you is for you to find your best talent whether it be singing, dancing, art, poetry, writing and share it with us. We are all different by mark, race, gender etc but the one thing that brings everyone together is art and we want everyone to see that no matter our differences, we will come together as one on that stage in that theatre.

A fundraiser? That sounds like a good idea, especially now with everything that’s going on with the laws and the retesting results. When is it happening, Madison?

Well, I was fortunate enough to find out that my latest piece will be sporting front page status when we next publish– paper, and website. This is the first time that I’ve covered something front-page-worthy while here and thusly, I feel a little obligated to ask my peers to read the article. It’s a very… scandalous read, but not in the way that you might expect. I highly recommend taking a glance at it if you are a Switch, or a supporter of Switch rights– or if you are the opposite. It will be released on Monday on both mediums, and I really do believe it is a good thing to keep up with as it’s chronicling the goings-on in our part of the world– not just the retesting. I believe this will be an on-going story, if the details of the event are anything to go by. That’s all I can say for now. I do hope you all take a moment to update yourselves on what might be happening just around the corner from your home.

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Sounds like that may help you in your career, Alice. How do you feel about it?

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rhi: here’s a little surprise for you 😻

brody: hot damn 🔥🔥

I guess now’s as good a time as any to make my debut on this godforsaken site. ‘Sup, weirdos? Name’s Alex Gilbert. All havin’ fun with this circle jerk?

... And what the hell is a circle jerk?

kitty: i’m beginning to feel neglected by you, handsome.