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[absinthe_eyed]

I have a hypothetical question.

If someone does something that isn't terrible but is widely considered wrong, will it hurt or benefit that person if they confess?  Furthermore, are there cases in which breaking the rules is permissible?

[Action - Westerberg High (backdated to this afternoon)]

[After the altercation with Rudy at yesterday's club

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Why would LJ do that? Fffff.

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E-MAIL to ANGELA MONTENEGRO

The nonhypothetical situation on which the hypothetical question was based has since been settled. The answer, apparently, is that when someone makes the foolhardy assumption that he is significant enough to have enemies and punches a presumed enemy in the nose, retribution in the form of aforementioned presumed enemy's girlfriend arrives before any confessions are necessary.

IT LIES.

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First, second, and third, in no particular order: I punched Rudy Miller when he beat me at chess during the club rush yesterday, assuming that his superior mannerisms and casual insults were personal attacks. He corrected me today, stating that my assumptions were based on a desire to be acknowledged when, in truth, he doesn't care enough about me to bother with personal attacks. He further enlightened me by explaining that I'm a sore loser with anger issues and no self-control, which would explain why I didn't consult anyone before acting.

...It was an eerily accurate character reading on his part. He even told me that, if our positions had been reversed, I would have reported him. Given the fact that I'm reporting him in spite of the fact that he didn't do anything affirms that.

Fourth, we did. It was a good discussion.

And now I'm proving Rudy right further by seeking justification and validation.

/PUNCHES FRANK

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Is there a way to release anger as it builds? I try not to react. I usually don't. I'm usually in complete control. I suppose emotions are stifled until I reach a point where I can't control them anymore...? Which is likely something that should be discussed with a shrink. I doubt you're being paid enough to teach your classes, let alone enough to serve as a psychologist as well.

...Do you know how to make things right? Apologizing wasn't sufficient.

NGL, that one error page with Frank is really creepy.

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You're an unusual--and exceptional--teacher.

Other interests? Poetry, philosophy, gross anatomy, French...

...Oh yeah. That's possible.

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It was meant to be one.

Those are all of the strictly legal ones, yes.

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E-MAIL to ANGELA MONTENEGRO

Are you going to forward this e-mail to the principal?

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E-MAIL to ANGELA MONTENEGRO

Nothing thrilling. Recreational drug use, primarily.

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E-MAIL to ANGELA MONTENEGRO

Absinthe. Marijuana, occasionally. Preparing absinthe should count towards my chemistry credits.