Library Open (10/21)

[janet_fraiser]

Janet unlocked the library, slammed her bookbag on the floor behind the desk, and started making a list of overdue books.

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[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory winces. "I'm a Slave too, but not until Monday. I don't think I'll mind too much, though, because it's for Chiana and she's nice."

She clears her throat. "Anyway, Interviewy stuff. So...why do you want to be a peer mediator?"

[janet_fraiser]

Janet's glad to get to the interview.

"We have a lot of interpersonal conflicts at this school," she says, beginning to answer Rory's question. "I'd prefer to help resolve those conflicts before they escalate or turn into permanent grudges."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods, making a note. "Can you think of any particular incident where you intervened in a conflict and prevented violence?"

[janet_fraiser]

"I can't name names," says Janet. "But two of my friends were fighting. By the time I'd talked to one of them, there'd already been violence. I helped him to understand the other person's point of view." She grins. "They made up later, based on the fact that the first friend had a clearer understanding of why the other friend had been hurt."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods, making a note. "And, finally, 'cause I'm required to ask - are you in good standing in all your classes, and do you have any personal problems with anyone on campus?"

[janet_fraiser]

"Well, I didn't go to Classics today, but I'll either have the absence excused or make up the work when I talk to Professor Dream in office hours Monday." Janet stops a minute to think. "I can't think of anyone I've got personal problems with. People who have problems with me may be another story, but if they have a problem with me, no one's mentioned it to me."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods, smiling. "I have to ask so that in case there is someone, we can prevent you having to mediate a situation involving them. And by the way, you've got it," she adds with a grin. "We'll have a meeting sometime this week - probably Tuesday, I think - and I'll put you in touch with Marty Blank. He's going to give you the rundown on what to expect, security-wise. Any questions?"

[janet_fraiser]

Janet smiled. "Great!" she said. "If a situation comes up with someone, I'll let you know. Just have Marty give me a call, or come find me in the library. I spend a lot of time here."

She thought for a minute. "No questions right now. Probably some at the meeting. Thanks!"


OOC: Tuesday I'm offline from around 6:00 - 8:30 CST or so, FYI

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods. "I'll email you with details on where and when we're meeting, et cetera."


[ooc: No worries - it won't be a permanent arangement. We just needed to have a meeting ASAP this week, and between Monday being StuCo meetings and Wednesday being Chaucer's class...Tuesday seemed obvious. But I embrace slowtime in instances like this. :)]