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Stark ([personal profile] stykera) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2022-01-11 01:02 pm

Living with Trauma, Tuesday 1/11, 3rd Period

“I missed last week,” Stark said. “I’m sorry.” That complete lack of explanation was the only explanation he was going to offer. “I’m here now.”

“So,” he continued, starting to pace at the front of the room, “since it’s our first class even if it’s the second week we can do introductions.”

“I’m Stark, for those who don’t know me. Not Tony, he has another class, just Stark. I’m here, we’re all here, to talk about trauma. Or not talk about it. Sometimes that’s easier. Not always better, but sometimes easier. And sometimes making things a little easier is all you can do. Sometimes you can’t do that much. It helps to try, at least. Usually.”

“If you like, you can tell us all why you’re here. Or what you want from this class. Or you can just say who you are. I’m not going to pry. If you want to talk when you’re here you can talk. If you want to listen and never talk, that's fine. Sometimes I don’t talk at all for long stretches.” Sometimes he talked non-stop. It all depended on the situation.

“I’m Stark, as I said. A Banik, not from Earth. I am…very familiar with trauma. Grief. Loss.” Too familiar, really. “And I’d like to help you all. If I can. Who wants to start?”
outofthequiver: (o? rly?)

Re: Introduce Yourselves!

[personal profile] outofthequiver 2022-01-11 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, you do?" That meant her teacher was also like her coworker! Which seemed a little novel to her, and also oddly comfortable. After all, she was used to all her teachers being parents, and the Littles were used to her as a teacher and sibling!

"I'm there on Thursdays," she reported happily. "I'm already learning so much, too!"