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retrospec2018-06-26 10:42 am
livingimpaired) wrote in retrospec2018-06-26 10:42 am
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To the new app users, how are you?
I offer condolences for the chaos of this month. But as troubling as trouble is, I am certain that there are those that came to your aid.
Those that exist on this app are those that care deeply about people. You can call us bleeding hearts, and that would be accurate. [ For some. ]
But as this month draws to a close, I feel some congratulations are in order. So, congratulations, young men and women. Hopefully, through the trials that you have faced, you've come to feel closer to the people that were once strangers to you and have made some friends.
And I'm certain that someone has explained regains to you all by now, but please keep in mind that you are still you. Your choices are still your choices. Your life is still your life. You can decide what path you wish to walk on, and which path you do not, at any time.
Those are my feelings, at least, as heavy-handed and pretentious as they may sound. Please consider them my way of showing support. :)
I offer condolences for the chaos of this month. But as troubling as trouble is, I am certain that there are those that came to your aid.
Those that exist on this app are those that care deeply about people. You can call us bleeding hearts, and that would be accurate. [ For some. ]
But as this month draws to a close, I feel some congratulations are in order. So, congratulations, young men and women. Hopefully, through the trials that you have faced, you've come to feel closer to the people that were once strangers to you and have made some friends.
And I'm certain that someone has explained regains to you all by now, but please keep in mind that you are still you. Your choices are still your choices. Your life is still your life. You can decide what path you wish to walk on, and which path you do not, at any time.
Those are my feelings, at least, as heavy-handed and pretentious as they may sound. Please consider them my way of showing support. :)
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If we do not settle things with the layers, or levels as I call them, I'm afraid that it will not be possible for you to play in the US Open, Ava Stewart. [ A beat. ] The people that we can no longer see actually cannot see us, either. However, they view it rationally. They believe that we've run away, or left the city unexpectedly. They'll view your disappearance as such, and so... your place in the US Open will be forfeit.
Still, I may not be that athletic myself, but I can, at least, recognize that you put a lot of effort into your tennis. If you end up going to the US Open, I may even have to watch your match. Perhaps, even cheer you on, but let us not dream so big. Haha. But do all those things, we have to work hard together to solve this present issue, yes?
[ Part of his charm? ]
Well, I believe you may be right. :) Though, I would not consider myself to be charming. :) [ And he really doesn't. ] The price is pain. Funny, isn't it? In order to heal a wound, I have to have the subject or myself experience a burst of momentary pain. The pain can actually be considered equivalent to the agony of having your arm torn off. But, not to worry, you won't be paying it.
My, my. I wouldn't consider it a homework assignment, Ava Stewart. You have a question for me, and I'm going to research to come up with an answer for you. When a student asks a question of their principal and they do not have the answer, they would do the same. Consider it like that, won't you? But hm, you want a homework assignment, huh? Very well.
I'm being too light-hearted, but my homework assignment for you is to gather at least three friends by the end of next month. I'm certain you can acquire more, but I decided to make it easy. :)
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[But the information over her missing the US Open may leave her feeling uneasy. More than uneasy, very anxious, because she was reminded of the phone calls she was receiving from her mother in which she was yelling at her in most, demanding answers, and other issues that she was caught off guard over. How could this all be happening? This...Retrospec was getting in her way. Why?]
Are you saying it is important to complete Zee's requests? If I don't do it, then I won't be able to participate in the U.S. Open?
[If that were the case, then maybe she should've added a little more effort in doing those than simply watching or doing things half-heartedly.]
That's not for you to decide! If I find you charming, then you are a charming, pretentious principal. End of story! :) [Because her rules are law once she expresses them!] Wait, you need to tear your arm off to accomplish it or is the pain amplified for you to use your powers? It's true I may not be using it, but as a tennis player, I understand the importance an arm can be. Don't you have any other powers to show off that don't have you tearing off body parts to do?
I guess so? Never really had a close enough relationship with an educator to make that much effort for me. I guess I'll refer to you as Principal Shiragaki for now on! [But to be given a homework assignment in return, she may just be cursing her luck because why did she motivate this?] Only three friends? So is my homework assignment due in July or August?
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1. It is important to complete Zee's requests. However, only do what you want to do If you decide to do one simply because it is "important" but you will give a half-hearted effort and it would be better if you did nothing at all. Like, say there are two requests. One related to the skills of a tennis player, and one related to the skills of an accountant. Do not do the accountant's work simply because it is important work. Leave that to someone who will take some sense of enjoyment and accomplishment out of it. Make sense? :)
2. If you personally don't do one? No. I'm certain by this point a good majority has done enough tasks that no one needs to worry about the people that slacked off. But, I think that there will be more work to come. And while we could both slack off and surely everyone would pick up the slack, it is good to feel like we're doing something -- and hopefully, that "something" will lead you to be able to participate in the US Open. So, I personally would appreciate your assistance in this matter. :)
And it seems as though I am beaten. Pretentiously charming principal, it is, then. :) [ Oh dear, his wording. ] No, no. It merely feels equivalent to my arm being torn off. It hurts quite a bit while I am healing, but once I am done, the pain immediately recedes. So there is and isn't anything to worry about, but I apologize for giving you a fright. :)
I have mixed feelings about this nickname, but I suppose it's fine. I am starting to think I should invest in some fake glasses, but that may be going too far. Haha. :) And yes, only three friends. I shall make the assignment for August rather than July because the month is coming to a close. As fun as it would be to see you furiously seek out people to befriend in a manic fashion to complete my homework, I think I should be kind and have your first homework assignment have a reasonable due date.
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[All typed without erasing or fixing her wording at all because is absolutely certain she won't survive long enough to do the more boring of tasks. Now the only question was: which of Zee's requests is something a tennis player would excel in? She'll have to reread the list more thoroughly now.]
2. As you said, I have no choice. I'll have to help out a little more. Now knowing this will be enough motivation to get it done because I can't really miss it! Not after all this work in preparing myself for it.
[Not after having made that bet with her parents neither. She just needs a little more time to make it a reality.]
And smart too! :) What an interesting combination. I'm sure there is nothing you can't do, Principal Shigaraki. Although, I am quite concerned about that pain kink you have there. How about this? Once I get my first abilities, how about we show it off to each other? I'll feel more comfortable if things are more even.
No, no! I think you look good without them. Besides, it'll make you look old, and that's the last thing we want, right? [How else will he become a sugar daddym will be left unwritten. Let's not insult the poor man. Although, it does make her wonder if it would even be considered one in hindsight. Well, she won't spread her luck too thin considering the homework assignment.] Principal Shigaraki is too kind! ❤️ I'll just have to raise the scales to help even things out. I raise the assignment from 3 friends to 6 friends. A pair for every month. How does that sound?
[Ava, weren't you trying not to spread yourself too thin on luck?]
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2. I am happy to fuel you with motivation, then. It certainly will be better than doing nothing, too. You cease to worry about things when you occupy your mind, as well.
If things are even, huh? Well, if that is how you wish to do things, I won't argue with it. A person, ah, student, should learn in a manner that is comfortable and the best for them. :) Though, doubling back, I will say I don't mind the pain. I wouldn't say it's a kink, but all healing comes at the price of pain. We have drugs to numb it, but it generally always hurts. So, it's just the natural order of things. Probably. :)
I wouldn't want to look too old, ha-ha. So no glasses, it is. [ Hm! She's upping the ante herself, huh? ] That sounds like quite a challenge, but I believe you'll be able to do it. I look forward to seeing what your efforts bring. :)
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Should it come with a price? I mean, not to argue, but aren't we already paying our last bit of freedom and normalcy to live out a lifestyle we never asked or wished for? It feels kinda unfair to add a requirement to use something we never wanted with something so unpleasant.
I'll try my best! It'll be good experience on mastering the language of the social media. I may not look like it, but I'm actually really bad at using these things.
[More like she barely used social media apps, leaving it all to her mother to manage while keeping up to date with it to help build her tennis persona for the fans to enjoy.]
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You are right that it is unfair, but it's an unfairness that makes sense to me. It's an ability that can cure all ailments. If it did not come with some sort of drawback, it would make it a miracle. And I'm far too mortal and flawed to be performing miracles.
You don't look like it. You've been conducting yourself quite well. :) So, it will be fascinating to see how much you grow as you enhance your mastery of social media.
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[The idea of freedom was clearly important to her; enough to have her pry more than she usually would.]
Good to know! I've always been the weird kid in having little to no interest in these types of things. I just don't get the appeal of it. But, I have no choice now! [She supposes she should be thanking the app, but...]
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God gives us what we can handle, and gives us flaws so that we remember our mortal state.
Well, you could always decide not to partake in it, and only meet them as you happen to come across them in the street. With the city as it is, you will certainly be able to find them. Never think you have no choices. There are just choices that are more difficult than others to carry through.
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Although it was the case, she wasn't the type to argue over other people's beliefs since they have nothing to do with her.]
Seems like it.
I guess that goes to show that age does offer some form of wisdom that we youngins can't fathom just yet.
[Human will was important to her just as freedom was. Complete freedom. Something she is striving for. Being chained to something more imposing than the one holding her back was too overwhelming for her to carry.]
True. I can.
But it also means I have to see the outlines of those that aren't with us.
[Which is a problem because she was terrified of spirits or anything similar to ghosts. Those outlines make her feel uneasy, even with knowing what they actually are.]
But in the end of the day, it'll be easier to build a network of sorts on here.
Right now, I'm all for meeting others like us in real life, but it won't be so simple once its fixed.
I'll just have to take advantage of the present and worry less about the future, huh?
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[ It is another thing that bothers him that he can't quite put into words -- the idea that someone thinks favorably about him, like he is superior in some way. Not because he does not know the words, but because they end up being misinterpreted. Most view at him being self-conscious, or having low self-esteem, rather than he simply recognizes his own inferiority to everyone else. ]
Is that troubling? Seeing the outlines?
I suppose it would be. No, it would be.
I take back the foolish question.
Regardless of what I have seen already, when you see something like that in the real world, it would be a troubling sight.
But think of it this way -- it means that those people still exist and could be part of the network you wish to build. :)
But that's right.
Take advantage of the present.
Be as greedy as you want to be to seek out your present goal.
Occasionally look to the future, but do not let that future blind you.
The future is, after all, still a hazy, unrealized idea for us all.
So live and make friends.
You still have six to make by the end of next month. Don't think I forgot. :)
sorry for late reply, i had a rough few weeks
[Have a thumbs up there, friend. She wasn't much on words or metaphors, but she got the gist of his words, even if it was a little roundabout.]
It is a troubling sight!
The word "would" isn't powerful enough to describe my issues with it.
But I'll keep it in mind, once they come back because I have no interest in ghost friends.
[She has a healthy circle of friends outside the app, but right now she was more keen on other users.]
Oh shoot, and here I thought if I distracted you look enough you'd forget!
[Not really, but it'd be funny though! But still, his words, they reminded her a lot of her mother's own speeches on being the most ambitious whenever it comes to reaching for a specific goal. All rules can be twisted and broken whenever it comes down to it.]
But I'll do my best!
I promised after all.
And it's a good motivational boost too.
So, expect awesome results, okay?
oh that's okay, i hope that they start to get better!!
Unfortunately, it's hard to get me to ignore something once I think about it, ha ha!
But all the same, I expect great things from you already.
You've work hard and it shows in your dedication to your sport.
So I'm certain that things will end prosperous for you.
If not, I'll have you drink a glass of hot sauce.
Oops, I leaked your punishment early.
Well, something to avoid, then.
thanks. should be better now.
From a principal with a masochist kink with a sadistic undertone hidden in the deeper depths.
I see what you are doing there.
[That was more a joke on her part. Kinda hard to pass up on poking him some more.]
I accept your challenge with penalty attached!
You will receive awesome results or my name isn't Ava Stewart!
[She was fired up. Very fired up. Congrats, now she wants to recruit everything and everyone.]
Glad to hear it, man. <3
Go forth, Ava Stewart.
Your tongue and stomach are on the line --
Both of wish are hoping for your swift victory.
So I say.
Haha. :)