Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:17:52 PM)
(This user has entered New Bayou Junior High: Principles Office) (IP = 71.58.202.147)
scarybunnie (Oct 12, 2011 7:18:19 PM)
(This user is now known as Principle Mattews)
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:20:57 PM)
*Around 1:45 in the afternoon Elise’s phone rings with the dreaded news that every parent never wants to here. Her presence was requested as soon as possible at Emma’s school as an altercation with another student had occurred. Inside the main office Mr. Peirce the school’s secretary eagerly awaited Elise’s arrival*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:22:17 PM)
*she walks briskly from the parking lot, having thrown on a sundress to at least look somewhat presentable, despite the surprise, trying to keep calm--wanting to hear what's happened before jumping to conclusions, nodding to the secretary politely* I'm Mrs. Schmitz. Emma's mother.
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:25:55 PM)
Good evening Mrs. Schmitz…I’ll show you to Principle Matthews office *The secretary jumped up from her desk to greet Elise, nodding her head a few times she got a good look at Elise for just a moment, trying not to be too overt about it. Lightly she placed at hand on Elise’s back as she walked her down a long hall to the Principles office. Lightly knocking on the door before pushing it open and stepping inside to announce her arrival* “Sir. Mrs. Schmitz has arrived. Should I hold all your calls?”
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:27:35 PM)
*she stands silently by the secretary, waiting, looking like her stomach's doing flip flops no doubt, though trying to keep a straight face*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:28:37 PM)
*From behind his desk a man in his early 40’s slowly nods with a charismatic and yet commanding sounding voice* Yes. Please hold all my calls, and send in Mrs. Schmitz. *He said the voice getting louder as he stood up from his desk moving to meet Elise in the door way with a firm hand shake. He was a taller man, not very built but he looked gentile in some strange way, like an understanding fellow*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:29:22 PM)
*The Secretary stepped away with a nod, moving so that she was not in the way. Letting the greetings begin she would stay back untill it was time to close the door*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:29:35 PM)
*after stepping inside, she gives his hand a firm handshake back* Hello, Principal Matthews.
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:32:44 PM)
*Principle Matthews eyes settle on Elise after he hear the door click. Nodding his head he smile a warm smile to her offering her a seat, with a smooth and fuild gesture. Lush leather couches no doubt bought with tax payer money lined the wall, giving the room a comfortable almost relaxed feel* Please have a seat Mrs. Schmitz. It is lovely to meet you. Though I wish it could have been under more fortunate circumstances.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:34:02 PM)
*she smiles back guardedly, nodding in agreement* I wish it had been as well. *she sits, and looks at him again, waiting to hear what's happened*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:35:57 PM)
*He saw down pulling at his suite for a moment, getting a little more comfortable as a concerned look came over his features.* Is everything alright at home with your daughter Emma? *He asked tilting his head to the side. The office surely showing a lack of the girl’s presence.*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:37:23 PM)
*she nods some* For the most part, though I'm not sure how much of Emma's background you're aware of....? *her eyebrows raising some, waiting to see if he'll fill any of it in so she knows where to start*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:39:57 PM)
*He looked down for a moment, slowly nodding as though he was thinking about something, or rather considering. Suddenly he looks back up to Elise posing a question* Dose she have a history of being violent towards anyone for any reason. I read in her file that she was adopted, I wondered if perhapes this an on going occurace. This is the first offence here at New Bayou and she didnt seen to have a record at her elementry school either.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:40:47 PM)
*she shakes her head* Oh, no. I haven't seen her be violent with anyone--not other children, our dog, my husband or myself. Never.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:41:07 PM)
Could you tell me what's happened, please?
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:46:42 PM)
*He again nodded his head slowly. He seemed to be the type to really think about things and try to find a motive or reason for just about everything. He was a relatively young man who still loved and valued his job. Shifting his position he nodded, picking up a file he had on his desk to read over the report* It seems that Emma has been harassing, communicating threats and committed assault on another student. It seems that some staff and students had noticed her glaring and using other intimidation tactics on this student for about two weeks before today when she asked him to meet her behind the lunch room at before forth block. She seems to have shoved him against a dumpster and told him “Don’t ever come back to this school or you’ll regret it”
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:48:33 PM)
*she blinks, head shaking slightly, clearly at a loss of what to make of the report, and the million and a half questions plowing through her brain can't let her even get one out*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:49:42 PM)
Others have told me she was telling other students to stay away from him, not to speak with him or be around him. It started with her close freinds and before to long she was telling his freinds as well. *He paused to look up from the file to gauge Elise's recations.* The odd thing is I never pegged Emma for a bully. She seems like such a sweet girl. Her freinds really adore her and her teachers never had a problem with her. I am puzzled.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:50:29 PM)
*finally, quietly* So am I. *she shakes her head* What did she tell you about all of this?
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 7:56:01 PM)
*He shook his head for a moment losing his composure throwing his hands up in the air* She admitted it, never once lied about it. She insists that he is dangerous. She didn't tell me why she thought that or offer any proof of it. *He took in a deep breath, shaking his head.* The made some real serious accusations, that he was planning to harm other students. But again we have no proof. *Clearing his throat he leaned back in his chair* We have a bit of a problem…the students parents said they would press charges if she did not retract her accusations and apologize as well as face at least a week of suspension.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 7:59:44 PM)
*her lips purse, sighing slightly* Principal Matthews, I have no explanation for Emma's behavior, whatsoever. She's typically a very gentle, involved girl. I really don't know what to make of this whole thing. I do know, though, that she's been through a lot--more than just being adopted--and while i'm not a psychiatrist, I'm concerned that some of her past could be an impetus for what's happened. I can understand the other parents being upset, and their request. *she shakes her head slightly* But, may i speak to Emma please? I don't want to get too upset about this until I've heard what she has to say as well, if you don't mind.
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:04:50 PM)
*He nods slowly. Standing up he places the file down on his desk* I understand these things can really be difficult to understand. Unfortunately regardless of an apology I am going to have to suspend her a week. I hope you understand. I can’t condone violence of any kind. Would you like to talk with her hear or take her home and get in touch with me later ?
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:05:32 PM)
Does she know her punishment already?
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:06:29 PM)
*He shook his head slowly* No it is policy that we speak with the parents first. If you like I can explaine it to her.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:06:49 PM)
*she nods* I think it ought to come from you, Mr. Matthews.
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:09:48 PM)
*He nodded once before sliding behind his desk pressing a button on his phone he spoke allow to his personal secretary while holding down the button* Mrs. Peirce, if you don’t mind please send in Emma we are ready for her now. Also please have a list of her teachers contact information ready before Mrs. Schmitz and Emma leave. She will be allowed to collect her assignments.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:10:24 PM)
*she folds her hands in her lap, waiting, trying to be patient*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:12:19 PM)
*It was not long after that another knock came at the door, before a short blonde girl who was a little small looking for her age was pushed through the door, which was quickly closed behind her. When Emma entered her eyes were on the ground and she didn’t even dare look at her mom. Strangely her posture was not slumped or her head hung only her eyes adverted*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:13:45 PM)
*she turns in the chair to look at Emma, not having expected to meet her gaze really, but she looks her over just the same, staying quiet to let the principal say what he has to say, hoping her silence will have enough weight on its own*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:18:37 PM)
*Principle Matthews waited till Emma was inside and the door was closed. He did seem to hate this part of his job, perhaps more because he thought of Emma as good kind and didn’t understand what had gone wrong. Walking in front of Emma he crouched down looking up at her so he could not be ignored, but also a tactic to make him seem like a intimidating asshole. Putting his hand on Emma’s shoulder firmly he looked up at her* Emma. What you did was wrong. It is not appropriate behavior to threaten or assault other students. I am not sure if you are having problems elsewhere but there are people you can talk to. Your behavior is disappointing. Unfortunately I am going to have to suspend you for at week. Your parents can contact your teachers and get your assignments so you don’t get behind. I know you can be a good student and I expect to see the old Emma when you come back. No more of this bad behavior. Understood? Do you have anything else to say?
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:20:35 PM)
*she doesn't move, just watching the principal and her daughter*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:21:14 PM)
*Oh Emma knew momma was not happy. She didn’t need to be told. There was lots more fear of momma and daddy than there was of Mr. Matthews. As she was being lectured she never moved, never said a word. Only nodding her head that she under stood then shaking her head when asked if she had anything to add.* *Upon that answer principle Matthews rose to his feet patting her shoulders, turning her to face Elise* She is all yours Mrs. Schmitz. Call me I can help some how.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:23:20 PM)
*she rises, extending her hand to him for another firm shake* I'll be in touch. Thank you, Principal Matthews. *moving to put a somewhat solid hand on Emma's shoulder to get her going out of the school, stopping to pick up the phone numbers and such for the teachers before going outside....she would wait till they got to the parking lot before asking, when they stop by the truck* Emma? What happened? *purposefully not unlocking the vehicle so Emma will have to answer*
Principle Mattews (Oct 12, 2011 8:24:33 PM)
(This user is now known as Emma Schmitz)
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:28:07 PM)
*Emma moved through the halls of the school mostly avoiding any eyes of anyone else especially the students who walked through the hall. Stopping outside the truck she reached for the handle only to notice was locked. Looking a little frustrated she shrugged her shoulders* Didn’t he tell you what happened? I told Clark not to come back to school or he would regret it. *She didn't mean it in a curt way in was mostly just repeating the facts but knowing Emma there was a reason behind it all. She just didn't do that sort of thing 'just because'*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:29:24 PM)
*she nods* I heard. *she leans against the cab of the truck, trying to be easygoing in demeanor...just getting the facts sort of....watching her* I want to hear about it from you.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:32:07 PM)
*It was still of her to think she was going to get off -that- easy, again shrugging her shoulder she look at her mom for the first time and very matter of factly spoke to her. The tone of her voice saying she truly and utterly beleived her own words* "He is dangerous...very dangerous"
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:32:44 PM)
*her eyes narrow a little* Why do you think so, Emma?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:33:56 PM)
*She hufffed, and bent at the knees for her eyes shifting around as she looked at the parking lot to see if anyone else was around, appearing to be anxious when asked why* Not here momma. ppppppppplease...
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:35:03 PM)
*she pauses, but relents* Fine. But don't think you're getting out of explaining your actions. *she unlocks the door and pulls it open for Emma, but leaves her to shut it herself as she goes around to the driver's side*
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:38:55 PM)
*Well on the upside at least her drilling was not on display for the whole world to see now. But she was not any closer to being out of the hole she dug. Crawling into the cab she put her seat belt on and waited for Elise, tucking her hair behind her ears. It took a moment but eventually she started to speak again* Do you ever believe that some people….are just…born you know ‘bad’? I mean...they may not seem all that bad at first...but water a bad seed and it spouts a bad plant.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:40:11 PM)
*she fastens her belt and looks at her* Sure. I can believe that. *putting the keys in the ignition but waiting to see what else she has to say first*
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:45:19 PM)
Clark is one of them. We have a class together this year, geography, sits two seats in front of me. I mean before that I noticed it a little like…sometimes if he sat near me at lunch I didn’t feel like eating any more. *She paused for a moment twitching her nose, glancing to Elise to possibly let her know there was more but…not really wanting to tell her. It was one of ‘those’ things. Things that were not ‘normal’. She always got that certain kind of look on her face when the topic turned something not explainable by a rational explination*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:48:04 PM)
*her head tilts to the side, knowing that look by now* Emma--if you're not completely honest, we're not going to get through this very easily and I can tell you your dad and I won't stand for any more calls from the principal's office that aren't to congratulate you on making student of the year or something equally as praiseworthy. We have high expectations for you, that we know you can achieve, and that we feel you want to achieve, but this bullying business is going to be a blemish on you. I don't know if you understand, but you're going to have to work even harder now to show what a fine, beautiful and intelligent girl you are.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:54:06 PM)
*The listen to Elise carefully nodding her head, looking downward as she felt just how disappointed Elise was in her. Clearly in hurt her feelings, but the truth hurt sometimes. She didn’t consider many things about how all of this would play out. Struggling to keep herself from crying even though tears were collecting in the corner of her eyes, causing a glassy look* I just…I know…but…I can’t tell people why. No one will believe me. I tried to ignore it at first but…its gotten so much worse. If when it happens if I didn’t do anything to stop it it would be my fault. Clark is going to hurt a lot of people at school momma.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:55:26 PM)
Emma. *reaching over to fish a napkin out of the glove box in front of the girl, handing it to her without fanfare* Have I ever not believed you? That you can remember?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 8:58:10 PM)
*She took the napkin dotting the corner of her eyes, as she swollwed back a lump in her throat, wanting to be brave and not cry, but sometimes it was hard for her.*...N...noo..*She studdered shaking her head* I just...I thought I could take care of it all on my own. I thought I could scare him away and then I would not have to worry you and dad with all this...'stuff'
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:01:22 PM)
*she touches her shoulder gently....so much for bad cop* Honey--we're your parents. We're supposed to worry. But you have to tell us what's wrong so we can help you. That's our job too.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:04:41 PM)
I know...but I want to be brave and strong like you and dad...I just didn't expect it to turn out like this. Now he is not even going to get suspended or anything. I look like the bad guy. But he is the real bad guy. I was not sure if was him at first. I could not see who it was. Just the back of his head and that he was wareing a football jacket. Then I started to put things togeather. He knows I am on to him. But now I blew it and its going to happen anway.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:05:08 PM)
What's going to happen?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:11:26 PM)
Clark is going to kill a lot of people momma. He is evil inside momma. I hear a lot of popping in the back ground, real fast. I can’t count how many times. It’s a lot, and there is smoke from all of it. *She closes her eyes for a moment leaning back in the cab’s see her finger writing the number 18 in the air* The number on his jacket says 18, but that is not his number. His number is 32.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:12:05 PM)
How do you know, Emma?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:15:37 PM)
I just -know-. Momma I am not crazy, don't think I am loosing it. Sometimes I draw it without knowing it, other times I like sort of day dream it. I can't always remember it till something bring the memory back to me. I know it sounds strange I don't know how to explaine it.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:17:18 PM)
*well there, that was about as much as she was going to get her to admit to....she knew something was up* I don't think you're losing it. Some people have visions or premonitions. But you can't deem yourself the police for the school because you have a bad feeling. How are you even sure it's him if he wasn't wearing his number? Maybe it's that other boy?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:22:16 PM)
I thought it might have been, but the Josh didn’t give me the creeps. Josh is ok. And. *She looked down away and quickly mumbled in a way that was barely even understandable* clark can't come near me if I concentrate real hard.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:22:40 PM)
What do you mean he can't come near you?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:25:01 PM)
*Yeah she caught that. With a slow shrug of her shoulder she tired to play it off was not being big thing.* You know...its like I got garlic in my pocket and he is vampire. That sorta thing. But I have to work at it. *She listend to her own words knowing it made her all sound so strange, and most people would just call her way to creative or crazy*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:27:08 PM)
*she doesn't say anything more about that, for now* Emma...if you have a gift of knowing about things that are going to happen, we should try to develop it so we can help others when we can. But you can't just bully people--whether they're bad seeds or not. That boy's parents want you to take back what you said about him and apologize, or they're going to press charges. Do you understand what that means?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:28:29 PM)
*Emma ever so innocently said the very first thing that popped into her mind* That my daddy needs to bully his parents cus they are bad seeds too?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:29:18 PM)
(( correct that: ^ My momma and daddy))
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:29:46 PM)
*she shakes her head* No, that's not what it means. Be serious. *her eyes hardening, despite an inward joy she does everything she can to mask, thinking she'd like a crack at them if it were true*
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:31:57 PM)
Oh. *She thought she would get away with that for a second. Taking in a deep breath she leaned back trying to think of that that really did mean* I guess that means I could get in a lot of trouble and have a bad reputation? *In truth she didn’t know the full extent it could have on her –and- her parents*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:34:20 PM)
At the very least. *deciding not to get into specifics...she'd need ammunition to keep the lessons up the rest of the week....turning to start the truck up, checking for cars before pulling out of the parking space and starting towards the road to go home* Might can make right, but you have to be sure about what you're doing, and it has to be for the right reasons, Emma. You can't just tell people not to be around others and berate them. *she stops before pulling out onto the street* Let's think about what you did. If you told all that boys' friends, and your classmates, to not talk to him...how do you think that might make Clark feel?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:39:15 PM)
*She checked both ways just like Elise did, a sort of mirror reflection of mom for those few seconds. Over time Emma picked up little habits and of her parents. The way Elise stood, or the certain grimace Bastian had. She gave a few to Clark, figuring it made her look more intimidating. Truth be told she didn’t really want to put herself in Clarks icky tainted shoes.* I guess he is not happy about it. Its harder for him to shoot people if they wont come around him. I guess he is upset. *Nodding she settled on that answer*
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:41:16 PM)
I'm sure he's upset. No one wants to be alone. *she glances over* Don't you think apologizing for what you did might make things better? Make his friends hang out with him again--maybe make him change his mind about hurting people because he'll feel better?
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:46:28 PM)
*She thought about what Elise said, knowing what she should do conflicted with what she felt was right and just in the end. It was something she was struggling with as apparent by the look on her face.* I...guess I should appologize. But I don't think me appologizing is going to make any diffrense in the long run. He is bad remember? But...if you want me to appologize. I will.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:48:43 PM)
I want you to apologize because you think you should. Emma, the world isn't easy and is full of dark things and bad people, but you have to be civil and do what's right, even if you're not sure it's what's best.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:51:05 PM)
*She considered this, mulling it over before she looked back to Elise with a true question in her eyes* Is it being civil that seperate the bad from the good? Bad people are not really all that civil...
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:52:32 PM)
Maybe? *she shrugs, figuring she might as well be honest with the girl* All I know is you can't go around threatening people, even if you were doing it to try to stop something bad from happening. He's got as much right to be at school and have friends as you do.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:56:34 PM)
*Emma took that kinda hard sighing not out of disrespect but more out of not being able to argue with that.* Yeah. I guess I know what I am writing tomorrow. I hope I am wrong. I hope nothing happens. I am just worried…I m not. Have I done all I can?
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 9:58:34 PM)
*the light providentially turns red at the most opportune time, looking towards her daughter again* Emma, I don't know. I admire you wanting to try to stop what you saw from happening--your intentions were good. Your methods of reaching your ends were not. And no matter what happens, you shouldn't feel like it was your fault if something bad were to happen. Let's just pray nothing bad does happen.
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:01:20 PM)
I do. *She said quitely. Meeting Elise's eyes for several seconds until she managed to glint her eyes in a coy fashion* Soooo...how mad is dad going to be that I got suspended?
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:02:16 PM)
*she shakes her head some* I have no idea. Mad as me? *raising her eyebrows at her, but not really seeming all that mad, turning her attention back to the road, continuing home* We'll have to wait and see.
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:02:44 PM)
(and i'm sorry, but i'm not feeling too great. i think i need to go. thank you so much for the scene though....Emma--that little bugger!)
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:03:00 PM)
(( ^_~ Hope you had fun ))
Emma Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:03:06 PM)
(( See you later ))
Elise Schmitz (Oct 12, 2011 10:03:10 PM)
(i did thanks!!! take care)
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