o3: MORE PA HIJACKS
[Once again, the familiar crackle of the PA system kicking in is filling the halls of the school, the dorms, echoing over campus.. wherever the PA reaches. Some people might recognize that it was the same voice that had been hushed just the other day, but there's nothing quiet about it right now.]
Hello…? Can I have everyone's attention? I know a lot of you are tired of talking and want action, but I don't think many of you were actually really listening to each other. Just… give me five minutes of your time and listen. Please. I'll try to be worth your while.
[There's a pause. He's not quite sure where to start. Then the sound of taking in a breath.]
… You're angry. I don't need to tell you that. You're angry, and you have every right to be. I'd be lying if I tried to tell you I wasn't angry too. I am. People I care about, people you care about… It doesn't matter who they are, people are hurt. That's not something that can be taken lightly.
But you can't lose yourself in your feelings. Anger fuels anger, hate breeds hate, violence will spark violence… It's a darkness that creeps into your heart and claims you. If you let the emotions you're feeling right now get the best of you, you'll fall into something you'll regret. You're justified and you have the best intentions, but you can't let them claim you.
… I've watched a friend fall to the anger that was in his heart. I couldn't help him. It was too late. He went to do what he thought was right… what he thought would bring him justice… Despite what he became, I would still like to call him my friend…
Don't let your anger fuel you. If you let it, this will never stop. Protect those that are dear to you, but don't let this escalate any further. Don't turn against each other, not now. This can only escalate if you let it. Not everyone is in to talking to each other, I know that. This is a fighting school, I know that too. But if you won't step back and let some healing start… at least choose your battles wisely.
Fighting each other isn't the battle you should be choosing. Don't lose yourselves, Smash Academy.
.... You can choose to do with this what you will. As long as you listened it was enough. Thank you.
[Click.]
Hello…? Can I have everyone's attention? I know a lot of you are tired of talking and want action, but I don't think many of you were actually really listening to each other. Just… give me five minutes of your time and listen. Please. I'll try to be worth your while.
[There's a pause. He's not quite sure where to start. Then the sound of taking in a breath.]
… You're angry. I don't need to tell you that. You're angry, and you have every right to be. I'd be lying if I tried to tell you I wasn't angry too. I am. People I care about, people you care about… It doesn't matter who they are, people are hurt. That's not something that can be taken lightly.
But you can't lose yourself in your feelings. Anger fuels anger, hate breeds hate, violence will spark violence… It's a darkness that creeps into your heart and claims you. If you let the emotions you're feeling right now get the best of you, you'll fall into something you'll regret. You're justified and you have the best intentions, but you can't let them claim you.
… I've watched a friend fall to the anger that was in his heart. I couldn't help him. It was too late. He went to do what he thought was right… what he thought would bring him justice… Despite what he became, I would still like to call him my friend…
Don't let your anger fuel you. If you let it, this will never stop. Protect those that are dear to you, but don't let this escalate any further. Don't turn against each other, not now. This can only escalate if you let it. Not everyone is in to talking to each other, I know that. This is a fighting school, I know that too. But if you won't step back and let some healing start… at least choose your battles wisely.
Fighting each other isn't the battle you should be choosing. Don't lose yourselves, Smash Academy.
.... You can choose to do with this what you will. As long as you listened it was enough. Thank you.
[Click.]