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Independent Study: Thursday - Period Three

Jones office today was no longer a jumble of boxes. All her books were now neatly organized in bookcases throughout the room and her office was tastefully decorated with several antiques. It seemed rather homey.

On her desk was a plate of muffins from JGOB as well as a carafe of coffee for her students to partake if they so wished.

Jones was currently reading an email from one of her former students as she waited for her class to arrive. If it involved a certain amount of hilarity regarding Andrew's first foray into the Gillitie forest, it did not show on Jones' face.

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Honestly!

When everyone had arrived Jones nodded towards the muffins and coffee. "I have brought muffins and coffee for you to partake today. I have no need for such nourishment as I neither eat, drink or sleep."

She paused for a moment to reflect on that prior statement. She was unsure why she volunteered such information. Interesting.

"Today you were to bring a chosen research topic and hopefully solid foundation of where you wish to go with your project. If you are like most teenagers you no doubt waited until last night to do the assignment so more than likely we will spend today actually working on the assignment than reviewing it."

Jones paused again to reflect on her statement. Curious.

"Apparently there is something about today that is allowing me to speak more honestly than I usually do. I apologize in advance if this causes you any discomfort. However I do not feel any emotions as normal humans do so my apology is prompted more from social necessity than and desire to provide you with solace. Let's begin with reviewing your research topics and try to avoid any personal revelations."

After class Jones will be happy to speak with you. Though it's doubtful she's feeling any kind of happiness. And today she'll probably tell you that.

Honesty day is perhaps one of my happiest game days of the year.

Cassandra Pentaghast

"I have not put great thought into my research topic because I am still trying to leave the island," Cassandra said.

This... was only a little more candid than she would have been otherwise.

"I suppose doing so will have to suffice, as I am researching the magic of this island already."

Sparkle

It is the beeeest. I'll probably just ping Sparkle in to establish that he exists later and play out actual threads maybe tomorrow, though. Just pulled an all-nighter at work with a four hour break for sleep and am gonna end up doing the same tonight WOO TIMING hnngh

"From what I can tell this island should be able to provide plenty of research opportunities for your topic," Jones replied flatly. "How familiar are you with magic? Are you a practitioner?"

Sounds good to me!

"I am not. However, theoretical knowledge of magic, as well as ways to combat it is a vital part of Seeker training," Cassandra said. "I am not uninformed on the matter."

"Very well," Jones said leaning back in her chair slightly. "I assume you will be utilizing the resources at the library as needed. If necessary I will request approval from the librarian to access special collections if you require it. In the event you no longer show up to class, I will assume you have escaped the island for your home dimension."

This was a much more pleasant discussion than last week's. "That is acceptable," Cassandra said, visibly pleased.

"I actually did some thinking about the assignment for the week, which is weird because I've got a stubborn compulsion to procrastinate and fail at things on purpose because that way I can't be disappointed when I put real effort into something and still suck at it."

...

"I hate this island."

Hey, look! It had to be true! Sparkle wrinkled his nose, looking disgusted for a moment, and then shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest.

"I was talking to Doctor Lecter about doing a musical, and I decided I have two options, depending on what resources I can dig up. If I can convince the people running the Boards to give me rehearsal space and let me use the stage and their equipment for a show, I'll do something with a pretty decently sized cast. I mean, like, if anybody actually wants to audition for something being directed by a kid with no directing experience and only a bit of acting experience in the first place." Exasperated sigh. "If I can't get the rehearsal space and use of the stage and equipment, I was thinking of maybe studying a script and doing a one-man show, myself. Doctor Lecter even offered to play piano if I need it."

Eleanor (Lamb) Holloway

"I have two possible research topics and have yet to decide between them," Eleanor said. "One is the general subject of human rights abuses, probably focusing on offenses to bodily integrity -- medical experimentation, sexual abuse, and such. The other is a study of anarchistic societies, whether formed by a collapse of the state or intentional creations. I am worried that the topic of human rights abuses does not have much by way of thesis, beyond 'these things happen, and it is wrong that they do.' Also, the former topic would be more upsetting for students viewing the presentation, but that inclines me towards it; if I had to live in such a dystopic world, why should they be spared knowledge of it?"

That was far more blunt than she had meant to be.

"If there is anything you need from me to support your use of the local theater, feel free to ask and I will reach out to the owner to see if it can be made available. Obviously your lack of experience is a cause for concern but perhaps with the backing of a responsible adult with normal hair they will overlook that," Jones replied.

Jones wondered for a moment if that statement was made to see Sparkle's reaction or if she was compelled to do so. She decided to keep her mouth shut to see what Sparkle's reaction would be anyway.

Jones shrugged mechanically. "I would rather that you research a topic you are more interested in than one your are not. If you cannot come up with a thesis than your project can be more of an essay documenting such offenses," she replied.

Sparkle's reaction was... mostly to just wrinkle his nose at her.

"As if my hair is the weirdest thing anyone who knows the island sees around here on a regular basis," he snarked. And then shoved his hands into his pockets and scowled. "It's fine. I'll talk to them myself, thanks. Probably the day after I spend a night nerving myself up to it with booze and pot, but it's nothing I can't handle."

"I think you would have better luck if you worked on a production plan and your story material than abusing alcohol and drugs," Jones noted flatly.

"Yeah, that's not going to stop me, especially now that you went and said it. I'm going to get drunk tonight out of spite because unless they do something to earn my trust I have zero respect for authority."

... Fucking awesome.

"And I'll probably get drunk tonight anyway because today fucking sucks, with all the... honesty and shit."

Yessir.

"I was going to hit up the library for scripts anyway. Like hell I have time to write and direct a musical. Those things take years for playwrights to get down and I can't write music."

"Whether you get drunk tonight will not matter to me. I have no feeling on the matter nor any feelings in that case. And while you will probably shorten your life span due to drugs and alcohol and there is little that I can do about it I am curious how any authority figure could earn your trust."

"By actually giving a shit," Sparkle muttered, bunching his shoulders and ducking his head and wishing he could weasel his way out of this conversation with the power of his mind alone, "instead of pretending to care just so long as it's convenient or they're getting paid to or something."

Like, could he just crawl out of his skin to escape? Was that even an option? Could it be?

"Unfortunately I do not have the ability to give a shit," Jones replied. "However I will support you in your endeavors in this class as it is my responsibility. Would it help to know that the school's salary means nothing to me?"

"No," Sparkle muttered. "Not really. But I guess if you can't care, it would be stupid to want you to try. Anyway, it doesn't happen often, except, like, around here. And I'm always surprised when it does."

He was also leaning forward to thump his forehead against the nearest solid surface. So, there was that.

"Banging your head will only aggravate you more," Jones advised. "Very well. Next week let me know where you are in the process of securing a location for your performance and provide a list of musicals you would like to produce."

"Yeah... yeah, okay, I think I can handle that."

See? That had to be true. And here he might have tried to weasel for more time, any other week. Sigh.

"Maybe... after the island starts behaving itself again."

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