Speech Comm

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

301--Friendship

All righty, gang. Sit down and shut up. This week we're working on friendship and communication. Notice how this just keeps building upon itself.

Now you might think that family would be more important in communcation, but it really isn't. Friends are chosen. Therefore the communication used with them is more carefully chosen. The things you talk about, the ways you show to one another that each is important to the other [she turns to the board and writes RECIPROCITY] The ways in which there is reciprocal respect and action. It's amazing what we say when and to whom. Have you ever told a complete stranger somethign you would only tell a close friend after a long passage of time? It's the human condition to do that. Let's talk, we'll ease in. Intimacy, trust, and platonic friendships. Whatcha think?

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Before Class

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica makes it a point to get to class a little early. She wants a moment to talk to Professor Cregg about what happened on Saturday.

"Professor, do you have a minute?" she says.

Re: Before Class

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Of course, Veronica? Are you ok? I'm so sorry about Saturday...I should have thought...

Re: Before Class

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica gives her a small smile.

"I'm okay and I wanted to thank you for your concern and apologize for disrupting things. I... well...," she sighs, unsure of what the professor knows already and what she wants her to know.

After a moment's hesitation, she finally says, "Did you ever hear anything about Aaron Echolls being charged for murder?"

Re: Before Class

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

No, that doesn't sound familiar...[she looks deeply concerned]

Re: Before Class

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica takes a deep breath. On one hand, not knowing anything means the prof won't have preconceived notions. On the other, it means Veronica has to explain more.

"Well, to make a long story short, Aaron Echolls murdered my best friend, Lilly Kane, and then tried to kill me when I found incriminating evidence."

She pauses and takes another deep breath before continuing.

"He locked me in a freezer, poured gasoline all over it and set it on fire," she says, blinking back a few stray tears. "That's why I kind of freaked out on Saturday."

Re: Before Class

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

You told me had done that to you...but I didn't realize he'd killed anyone. Wait, Lilly Kane? The Homecoming coordinator? [her brows furrow and she shakes her head slightly]

...Veronica. Your reaction on Saturday was entirely understandable and there is absolutely nothing you need to feel you have to apologize for. It's good to talk about it...claim it, then destroy it. [She puts a hand on Veronica's arm] You are so strong, Veronica. I'm proud of you. Thank you for telling me.

Re: Before Class

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"Thanks for listening and being so caring. I... usually have a handle on it, but sometimes I just... well..." she shrugs, not exactly sure how to express herself, but grateful for the opportunity to discuss her feelings with an adult that won't completely wig out about them.

Re: Before Class

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I understand, Veronica. More than you might think. You can talk to me anytime you need.

Re: Before Class

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," she says with a shy grin before taking her seat for class.