http://prof-cregg.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] prof-cregg.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-09-30 08:22 am
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Speech Comm ATTENDENCE REQUIRED::PRIZES GIVEN



OK, gang. I was going to show a movie, but most of the ones I personally own about trust and exploring trust have to do with bondage or other adult themes not suitable for a high school clasroom. I know this isn't the average school, but I can't do that to you.

So instead...*Pulls a large shopping bag from behind her desk and sits it beside herself*...today you get a test.

Interpersonal trust depends upon RECIPROCITY, or, in other words, a give and take...



I have done things with and to you all week. It's only fair that now you return the favor. I trust you all to not actually harm me, since I didn't really harm any of you...*looks at ONeill*...Ok, so today's trust game...

You may
1. Ask me anything and I will answer you to the best of my knowledge. If it's something I really don't know, you get to ask another question.
OR
2. You may approach me and do something physically to my person...which I must admit is requiring a huge amount of trust to counter any fear...

[identity profile] 2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com 2005-10-01 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
*Jack is standing ramrod straight, and biting his tounge to keep from getting himself into any more trouble*

With all due respect Professor, that "half assed homework" I turn in is me actually trying. This course isn't exactly ice cream and candy, I'm honestly trying to pass this thing. It's harder than I thought it would be.

I will try to work on the attitude, but just know that it's not directed at you, that's how I am in general.

Your class is part of the problem though. That wasn't supossed to sound like that, what I meant was it's this entire place. I can't explain all the details but I shouldn't be here. In the span of a day I went from being much older than I am now, with quite a lot of power and clout to being a teenager who means nothing and was shipped off and forced to attend a high school.

I'm resigned to the fact that there's nothing I can do about it but it's going to take a little bit of time for me to accept this place as being my life now.

I know the class is no place to bring my problems to but please don't take it personally.



[OOC: Pardon the wait, mun is puppy-watching and had to take the pot roast for a walk]

[identity profile] 2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com 2005-10-01 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
Jack, I don't want to be angry with you. If what you're telling me is true then what I took to be potential has already been cultivated.

...I'm not sure what that means. Is that good or bad?

I didn't mean to disrespect you Professor, and I apologize for that. I don't mind being teased it's just that... *Jack stops for a moment and contemplates how much he can/should tell the other woman* I am/was fifty-one before I came to this place, and having someone younger then me call me "Skippy" is just... It hit the wrong buttons. I don't care about the saltwater or whatever made my mouth go numb, all that's okay, the Skippy thing though... Was just a little much.

I can and will do this Professor, it's just that sometimes it all gets to be a little much.

[identity profile] 2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com 2005-10-01 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Ok, Jack. *puts her hand on her heart* I'm genuinely sorry. But you do know...I'm not that much younger than 51.

Is there any way to answer that that won't cause me even more trouble?

*Smiles back a little*

We're still good and you still have my respect, don't worry about that.

[identity profile] 2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com 2005-10-01 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
Got it. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

[identity profile] 2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com 2005-10-01 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
Shit.