11 Apr 2024, 21:37
DETENTION - A Giant Pain in the Keester
21 November, 2023 - Tuesday, 4:15 p.m.
Her last class of the day ended, and as she always did, she raced out of the classroom and into the Corridor. Today her purpose for doing so was a whole lot less enjoyable, however. Instead of hurrying out there to meet up with her handsome Hufflepuff, she had to hurry down to the Small Hall to get things set up for the Detention that would soon befall Masters Jay Divus and Kyle Diaz. She was quite annoyed with both of them that she had to take even more precious time out of her day, today, than she had already had to spend on them the previous Saturday, to deal with the continued fallout from their adrenaline and testosterone pumped nonsense.
Fights resulted in detention. Just that simple. It was no picnic for her any more than it was going to be a delight for either of them, but she was a Prefect and enforcing the Rules was part of what she was entrusted to do. And do it, she would.
She looked at her wind up watch that had once belonged to Grandma Ruth, and a stabbing pain of lonesomeness surgically sliced into her heart. It was quick and brutally painful, but the pain did not linger on the forefront of her mind. There was no time to pay it any heed. The boys had been told to meet here there at 4:15 and it was now 4:08 p.m. She opened up her satchel and took the detention supplies out and displayed them on the table before her. Then she sat down and waited.
By the time 4:16 p.m. arrived, both boys were seated at the slightly larger table before her. By 4:20 p.m, they were grumbling (mostly) under their breath at the instructions being given them, and if it was not them, then it was coming from a couple of the portraits hanging on the walls around them.
"I have tried to think of something that will make an impact on the both of you, but knowing neither of you, I am not exactly certain I have enough information at this point to be able to do that. But this is what you both need to do before I will consider that you have met the terms of your detention as set forth by me. But, first things first... safety and prudence is always a consideration," and she got up, holding two woven baskets, and approached the boys.
"Hand over your wands, please. You will get them back when this is all over." AngelFyre had gamed this out as best she could and wanted to make certain that neither had possession of their wand when they learned about the next step.
When she returned to her table, she set the baskets down and turned back to face them before continuing."You will both need to put this on and then listen to the rest of what you will need to do, once you get settled," and she reached over for the 'buddy shirt' that she had previously draped over her table and tossed it over onto their table. That, in case you have no idea what it is, is known as a "buddy shirt". Yep, it is just one large shirt with only one neck and two arm holes. You wanted to get close and personal in the Corridor on Saturday, so I figured we would carry that on into today. Mutual respect and cooperation is going to be the name of the game here. You do not have to like it, and I suspect you will not, but you DO have to manage to be polite to one another while wearing it."
"Next, I want a couple of apology letters from each of you. The first set of apology letters will be written to the other boy's family member, explaining why their son/grandson ended up in Detention. Kyle, you will write an apology letter to Jay's mother, explaining to her what happened in the Corridor on Saturday and where your, not his, fault lay in the whole mess that followed. Jay, you will write an apology letter to Kyle's grandfather and apologize to him, explaining what happened in the Corridor with his grandson and where your fault, not Kyle's, lay in the fisticuffs that ensued."
She paused and watched them for a few beats. They were definitely squirming and not happy. Good.
Speaking to both, she continued. "An apology is an admittance of a wrongful action that caused some hurt, whether emotional or physical... it is a statement of contriteness. I want to hear sincerity and some thought in the letters you each write. When you are done, you will read them aloud to me and to the boy with whom you are currently sharing a shirt. The apology letters to the family members need to be no less than 200 words. I want effort here, fellows."
Again, more grumbling at the news that the apology letter to a family member needed to be 200 words. AngelFyre was not sympathetic.
"The second apology letter you will each be writing is to one another. Again, a statement of contrition. I want no surliness here from either of you. Nothing that sounds remotely like, 'I am sorry you made me do it,' kind of claptrap. Be the young men you are and take responsibility for your actions. I am not attaching a specific word count or number of yards of parchment to the length of this particular apology letter, but it will need to be more than just, 'I am sorry.' You need to express why you are sorry and what you have learned from the experience. These letters will also be read aloud to the boy in the shirt with you, and the kicker here is that they have to give final approval on your apology."
"Lastly, if your second apology letters meet with everyone's approval, mine included, we will all three make a visit up to the Owlery where you each will send off the apology letter to the other boy's family member. When that is done, you may take off the buddy shirt, shake hands like gentlemen, and go on about your merry ways."
She eyed each of them but was pleased they were keeping their feelings mostly under wraps.
"Questions? No? Then grab a quill and start writing."
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@Jay Divus @Kyle DiazDetention Rules and Expectations
1. You each need to post minimum of three posts, but posting three posts without completing the tasks AngelFyre assigned above will not result in a satisfactory completion of your Detention.
2. You will each need to post a minimum of 1,200 words. How you choose to do that between your three mandatory posts is up to you, but remember these two things:
a. site rules still apply so every one of your posts must meet the minimum 200 word count requirementb. the apology letter to the other boy's family member must be a minimum of 200 words
3. Please include your word count for each of your posts somewhere in your post and tag me in your posts.
4. Double posting rules do not apply in this thread. You are not obligated to wait for the other writer to make a post before you reply, but you may if you both choose to do so.
5. Neither of you may join ANY new RP threads until you have successfully completed this Detention. You are free to continue to post in any threads you do have that are ongoing at this time, however.
6. Remember, please, that your OOC selves are in no trouble whatsoever. Your IC self could get detention everyday if that is who they are, and it would not be detrimental to your OOC standing in the community later on if you wish to be a Professor or a Prefect, etc.
7. I will most likely not post in here again, but that may change depending on what you fellows do. As for the last part about all three of us going to the Owlery and you each owling the letter you write to the other boy's family member, I give you each permission to lightly godmod AF (e.g., reading a book and working on her own assignment, politely shushing one or both of you if you start scuffling with each other again, and taking back control of the buddy shirt once everything is completed). Anything much more than that needs to get run by me first please.
8. Owl with any questions.... and errmmm... Enjoy your Detention!
The magic is real.
13 Apr 2024, 12:43
DETENTION - A Giant Pain in the Keester
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KYLE RUBBED HIS FACE in frustration and the slight aching pain in his face from the fight previously, his eye had gotten quite the shiner, and it itched and hurt and throbbed. Kyle wanted to rub it so bad but knew better so her rubbed his cheek instead. Word had gotten out about the fight and also David told the others about him and his dispute so they understood what lead to this but disapproved greatly. After the nurse's office Joaquin, the eldest sibling, sat Kyle down to have a talk with him, Kyle could barely look him in the eyes, due to lack of vision and the overflowing remorse. He had no idea what his parents would think about this..... Well parent and step-parent apparently as he had recently learned, one of the same topics that had caused him such a emotional disturbance.
Kyle followed the Hufflepuff Prefect 's orders and was hoping just to get this all over with, but when he thought about it there was no reason to rush because it wasn't like he had a reputation to uphold or anything! Kyle arrived exactly on the dot, 4:15 to ensure not to cause any more damage.... But as soon as Kyle saw the other boy he visibly frowned and his stomach churned.... It was hard to put the emotions aside especially when you had to sit right next to the attacker. Kyle slowly pulled the chair out and sat down receiving a small creak in return.... Kyle glared at Jay through the side of his eyes, it was interesting to see Jay in a different light, one in which he wasn't actually that bad.... He looked just like any regular Gryffindor boy, he didn't have horns or bat wings or a terrifying face of a dementor, although those bruises seemed pretty ghastly.
Kyle gave up his wand without a fight, although he did stare attentively at what would be his punishment, although he expected a bucket and a sponge he saw none.... But what was the point of punishing yourself more by not listening? Also he knew he was deeply in the wrong, Jay didn't seem at all like a bad kid he was probably just having a bad day just like he was.... Kyle wish he was more considerate and not as impulsive like his sister Luna, but Atlas he was not. Kyle tried not to groan or grumble as she gave out the instructions on precisely what they were meant to do. He had to be stuck next to Jay AND be stuck in a shirt with him too? Hopefully this boy was right-handed as Kyle was left-handed and that would be one of the only possible ways they could write efficiently the apology letters that they were ordered to do. As she stated:
"...You wanted to get close and personal in the Corridor on Saturday, so I figured we would carry that on into today. Mutual respect and cooperation is going to be the name of the game here. You do not have to like it, and I suspect you will not, but you DO have to manage to be polite to one another while wearing it."
Kyle squirmed and wreathed as he got into the buddy shirt with Jay Divus a grimace clear on his face, he couldn't be mad although he was because this in actuality was a great idea and well-thought out punishment although strange. Kyle felt like yakking as their shoulders pressed together and he felt the warmth of the Gryffindor, this felt a little to personal... Or intimate... At least for Kyle. He would've at this point much preferred to scrub every inch of Hogwarts, although that was just him being dramatic. He tried to break his mind free of resentment and grudge as he took a piece of paper, Kyle the realized how little he knew about this boy yet he seems so keen to hate him and resent him. Maybe that was it? Even if he had insulted his family as he insulted him, wasn't worth the death penalty in Kyle's case. He shook his head as he thought of all the poor trouble he caused for this student and his reputation just because Kyle didn't care didn't mean others didn't. Kyle put his feathered pen to paper and began writing...
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[725/1,200 W/c]
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@AngelFyre McCubbinand @Jay Divus November 21st, 2023
Last edited by Kyle Diaz on 13 Apr 2024, 12:57, edited 1 time in total.
13 Apr 2024, 12:56
DETENTION - A Giant Pain in the Keester
[245/200 w/c],[970/1200 w/c]Dear Divus Family,
Atlas I cannot say I know your son so neither can I say that his morals, ethics, or characteristics are good yet I put in him a situation were he was judged and had to protect himself with physical altercations. I took my own pain, sorrow, and terrible judgement and place it on your dear son so now he has to spend some hours in detention and with a tarnished reputation and bruised body. I should have never let myself go to the extent of being this angry or let myself even get to the point of wanting to harm another person, what I did was nothing the less of wrong and terrible. No matter what happened or what someone said or did what, it was not and never be acceptable. I hurt your son physically and mentally without thinking, but I am thinking now and I am deeply apologetic and sorry for this pain and problems I have caused to spur in your family. I hope that you will be able to somehow forgive me and my actions, this fight was undoubtedly my fault in every aspect you look I am to blame. I was looking for a villain for my story and chose a good person to play a role that was never theirs. I apologize immensely as I know by hurting your son I have hurt you, and I apologize for this and much more.
Sincerely yours,
Kyle Diaz
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@AngelFyre McCubbin and @Jay Divus November 21st, 2023
13 Apr 2024, 13:22
DETENTION - A Giant Pain in the Keester
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After finishing up the letter he awaited for his shirt buddy to be finished, this was a lot more effective than he thought. Who he could not stand mere hours ago he felt as if he could now connect with in a weird sort of way, the letters helped him see a new light to the situation and feel great guilt towards Jay and his Family. Only Jay knew the gravity of damage done and Kyle may never know. After he was finished Kyle made sure to get the okay before reliving his letter and relaying the words from his heart to out his mouth for Jay, and AF to hear. Kyle had almost forgotten he had needed approval from both of them on his letter, that was the last determining factor of Kyle's fate. It all lay in their hands, he had been so focused on the apology he had almost completely forgotten this fact. But whether or not they accepted it or not was not the point of the exercise but rather, like earlier stated, was to see what you have done and the damge you have caused in this situation. Kyle listened attentively to Jay's letter when it was his turn, no matter what he said or did Kyle already forgave him and blamed himself for the situation. He had gotten the approval of Kyle no matter what came out of his mouth, whether it was the scuffing of his grandfather's shoes or the direct insult, I didn't matter. His grandfather wouldn't want this to have happened, Kyle knew better and was ashamed of it....Dear Signore Mister Divus,
I am sorry, for everything and all of this. I was cruel and selfish, even this morning I let hatred curn in my heart but then I realized I am not mad at you, I mad you a pawn in my twisted chess game of who to blame. I thought I had checkmated the one but really it was me, myself, and I all along I took out my rage and sorrow on you and no person should have to ever endure or do that. In reality your fight was out of self-protection and hurt which I have caused. I insulted you and hit you, I was immature and fought for something that never deserved a fight in the first place. My going through problems and troubles again does not excuse what I did and my fault in all of this. All I can say even if it is not enough is I am deeply remorseful and sorry for what I have done here and to you. I not only broke your nose but also broke your reputation not only at school but with your family, I was set on mine but didn't take a moment to think how all of this can deeply affect yours, as well as your social life and academics. Even though I don't care it could mean everything to you. You could have been having just as bad day as me if not even worse, I was inconsiderate in your feelings and wants. I apologize to you and all the damage made.
Sincerely yours,
Kyle Diaz
Afterwards the Hufflepuff removed the buddy shirt from the two as so now they can walk up to the owlery and mail their final pieces of their well thought out apologies to eachothers families.... It was strange how differently Kyle felt towards Jay after all this, it felt as if he had gone from an enemy to maybe a new friend? But he wasn't sure if Jay felt the same... It wasn't as bad as Kyle had made it out to be after all. Hopefully the Divus family would understand and not punish Jay anymore than he had already.
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[631/200 w/c],[1,601/1200 w/c]
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@AngelFyre McCubbin and @Jay Divus November 21st, 2023
Approval:
Jay Divus [color=dark red]APPORVED: Received an owl from Jay.[/color]
AngelFyre McCubbin pending: APPROVED: Simply blown away by the effort. Beautiful job. IC, still waiting for Jay to approve your apology letter, but OOC, Kyle has successfully completed this detention and is free to join new threads. Completed 13 April, 2024.