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asgardeventide2014-03-23 01:51 pm
proudofwhatiam) wrote in asgardeventide2014-03-23 01:51 pm
three glyphs // text // day 422
I am aware that there is currently a situation of no small importance outside the walls of our city. However, time waits for no man, and I see no reason to delay this statement.
As you are no doubt aware, the Albus Dumbledore Academy recently suffered a devastating loss. The fire that burned much of the school building was also responsible for numerous injuries to staff, students, and bystanders, and at least one death. So far as I know, any investigations into the matter are still ongoing, and the question remains: Was this the work of a man or of fate? A deliberate choice or an unhappy accident?
[After being accused by Professor Snape of starting the damnable thing, the thought hasn't been far from her mind--it must have been someone.]
If it was, indeed, the work of an arsonist, then I hope he will listen when I say: Yours was a coward's gesture. This school is a place of learning; it should be a safe haven for any Traveler interested in bettering himself through an education, regardless of origin. You are a disgrace to a population brought together to improve this world.
Those who try to terrorize others through intimidation and threat of harm are the lowest of men, and they should not expect clemency. If you purposely set the school on fire, you will be found, and you will receive your just deserts.
If I must, I will ensure that much myself. You are responsible for my death, and I demand that justice be served.
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There will be no break in class for students enrolled in my courses. To treat this occurrence as reason for a holiday would be an insult to everyone injured in the catastrophe. To halt our learning in the face of a frightful event would be to give in to fear. We will not give in to fear--particularly not if frightening us was some craven soul's intention in the first place. In lieu of a safe place to meet within the school, my courses will be held in the library in Odin district.
I regret to inform those enrolled in my course on Egyptian history and culture that the mummification work of our last two months has been destroyed. In our next class, we will discuss the future of the project, and of our class as a whole.
((OOC: To be clear, Evy has no idea who set fire to the school or whether that person is male or female. She comes from a time when using the male pronoun would be default when describing a theoretical person.))
As you are no doubt aware, the Albus Dumbledore Academy recently suffered a devastating loss. The fire that burned much of the school building was also responsible for numerous injuries to staff, students, and bystanders, and at least one death. So far as I know, any investigations into the matter are still ongoing, and the question remains: Was this the work of a man or of fate? A deliberate choice or an unhappy accident?
[After being accused by Professor Snape of starting the damnable thing, the thought hasn't been far from her mind--it must have been someone.]
If it was, indeed, the work of an arsonist, then I hope he will listen when I say: Yours was a coward's gesture. This school is a place of learning; it should be a safe haven for any Traveler interested in bettering himself through an education, regardless of origin. You are a disgrace to a population brought together to improve this world.
Those who try to terrorize others through intimidation and threat of harm are the lowest of men, and they should not expect clemency. If you purposely set the school on fire, you will be found, and you will receive your just deserts.
If I must, I will ensure that much myself. You are responsible for my death, and I demand that justice be served.
There will be no break in class for students enrolled in my courses. To treat this occurrence as reason for a holiday would be an insult to everyone injured in the catastrophe. To halt our learning in the face of a frightful event would be to give in to fear. We will not give in to fear--particularly not if frightening us was some craven soul's intention in the first place. In lieu of a safe place to meet within the school, my courses will be held in the library in Odin district.
I regret to inform those enrolled in my course on Egyptian history and culture that the mummification work of our last two months has been destroyed. In our next class, we will discuss the future of the project, and of our class as a whole.
((OOC: To be clear, Evy has no idea who set fire to the school or whether that person is male or female. She comes from a time when using the male pronoun would be default when describing a theoretical person.))
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I'm not sure I could rap the poetry, though.
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does that mean i just recite it monotonously like a shakespearean prick whos got no feel for rhythm
maybe fake an accent
but sure you could
youve got to
thats the secret to truly appreciating the art
at the very least the scholar in question has to rap them
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I'll think about rapping one. But that means you'll have to read some poetry.
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what do you want me to read
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Why don't you plan to read "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"? The library ought to have a collection that includes it; it's by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. We'll read it again and discuss it in person, but it's helpful to familiarize yourself with it in advance.
If you'd like, we could select a rap as well and plan to look both of them over, but you'll have to choose that.
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but ok
i can pick a rap
dude can i bring my flowers
my flowers have become most excellent at rap its awesome
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If you don't think they'll be too disruptive, you may.
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no one can live without them in the future especially students of literature
like you thought the rosetta stone was a big deal just wait until the internet gets invented
but sweet
youll dig the daffodils theyre all prim and shit but can lay down a strict beat
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All right. You may bring them if you like.