Virtual Life 1 : Lair of the Escapades
Encounter
Raziri
Ma, I'll get going now.
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
Ok Raz, take care in school!
Raziri
I will! Thanks ma, and take care too!
Raziri
/`walks across the road through a pedestrian lane
Raziri
/`rides on the bus that just arrived
Raziri
💭 I feel nervous. . .
Raziri
/` looks both his hands and clasps them together
Raziri
💭 I feel a bit cold too. . .
Raziri
💭 The aircon in this bus doesn't help easing me either. . .
Raziri
I. . .really don't like going to school.
Raziri
/` arrives in Section C3 classroom
Raziri
💭 I've got a lot of classmates this year huh. . .
Raziri
💭 Don't look at them, keep your head down self. You'll be fine.
/` sits on a first-row chair by the window
Classmate 1
Hey look, that guy has a long, pink hair.
Classmate 2
Don't mind him, he's a weirdo.
Classmate 3
Really? Also, he seems gloomy.
Classmate 4
Didn't you guys hear? That guy likes boys.
Classmate 1
Damn, that's wild.
Classmate 2
Haha! I know right? Why would a guy like another guy too?
Classmate 3
Sssh! Guys, keep it down!
Raziri
💭 I can hear y'all loud and clear.
Raziri
/` crosses both arms on the desk
Raziri
/` lays head down, faces the window
Raziri
💭 I hope this day gets over soon.
Teacher Larx
Alright class, go back to your seats.
Teacher Larx
Though later on, we'll have an arrangement after introducing ourselves.
Teacher Larx
`/ starts writing on the board
Teacher Larx
`/ faces the class
Teacher Larx
I'm Professor Larx Vyndello. You can call me Professor Larx, pronounced as Lars.
Teacher Larx
I'm your homeroom advisor, and your teacher in subjects Science and Art.
Everyone in the class let out a amazed sound.
Teacher Larx
I recognized many familiar faces, but you'll still introduce yourselves in front. No exceptions.
Teacher Larx
Before we start with anyone here, we have someone new who'll introduce to us first.
The class looks at the door entrance
Raziri
/' peeks at the entrance too
Kayden
/` walks in, unbothered
Kayden
/` halts beside Professor Larx
Kayden
Hey. I'm Kayden Havor, nice to meet you all.
Teacher Larx
Likewise, Mr. Havor. Anything else you'd like to add on?
Teacher Larx
Alright. Find a seat.
Raziri
`/ looks back at the window
Kayden
/` looks around for a free seat
Kayden
/` found one behind Raziri's desk
Kayden
/` walks to it and sits in
Teacher Larx
Let's proceed. We'll start from left to right. First row goes first.
Raziri
💭 Great. This will take a while.
Raziri
/` sits behind a tree
Raziri
/` takes a bite of a snack
Raziri
`/ slightly shudders
Raziri
`/ looks at him cautiously
Treatment
Kayden
Sorry to disturb your meal there.
Raziri
/` looks at his snack
Raziri
What do you want to talk about?
Kayden
Was wondering why your hair is long, and pink. Is that natural?
Raziri
The pink is. . . natural.
Raziri
As for why, I'm not sure. . .
Raziri
And, I like to keep it long.
Kayden
Doesn't this school have strict rules for boy's hair?
Raziri
/` feeling uncomfortable
Raziri
They have. . . I'll just, get expelled anyway.
Raziri
/` munches on snack
Raziri
Got warned a couple of times, but chose not to follow.
Kayden
Your hair being long, is that important? You know it can grow overtime and—
Raziri
You wouldn't understand okay?!
Kayden
/` eye widens and blinks, taken aback
Raziri
I-i'm sorry. . . Please, leave me alone.
Kayden
Right. I'll leave. Sorry for what I said.
Kayden
/` walks back to the school building
Raziri
💭 Why can't everyone just, leave me be. . .
Raziri
💭 Why can't anyone else, even just one more person, to accept me for who I am. . .
And, the class for the day has ended.
Everyone slowly leaves the room.
Raziri
/` puts stuff inside his bag
Classmate 1
Oh look, the weirdo's still here.
Classmate 3
Hey, let's just go.
Classmate 4
/` walks toward Raziri
Classmate 4
/` slams his hand hard on Raziri's desk
Raziri
/` flinches in fear
Raziri
/` clenches his bag
Classmate 4
/` sarcastically scoffs
Classmate 4
Jeez. He looks really disgusting, and pathetic.
Classmate 1
Clearly someone who doesn't belong here. Shame that he's a guy.
Classmate 2
/` sarcastically laughs
Classmate 3
Guys, come on! Let's just go—
Kayden
/` appears at the doorway
Kayden
/` looks at everyone in the room
Kayden
/` glares at the four bullies
Kayden
Leave. Or I'll call the professor.
Classmate 4
/` clicks tongue
Classmate 4
/` kicks on Raziri's desk leg
Raziri
/` instantly backs away from being hit
Classmate 4
/` walks to the doorway
Classmate 4
/` glares at Kayden and mutters
Classmate 4
Don't get in our way, new guy.
Classmate 4
/` walks out and leaves
Classmate 2
/` walks towards Kayden
Classmate 2
/` hands out her phone to Kayden
Classmate 2
Can I have your phone number?
Classmate 3
Oh my gosh girl! Let's go already!
Classmate 3
/` pushes her out of the way, and drags her along
Classmate 1
/` passes by, avoiding Kayden and his glare
Kayden
/` watches them all leave until they're gone in sight
Kayden
/` glances at Raziri
Raziri
Doesn't look like it.
Kayden
How long have they been treating you like that?
Raziri
Since first quarter of my freshman year, I guess.
Raziri
/` wears backpack on
Raziri
/` walks by Kayden and out of the room
Kayden
/` follows him behind
Kayden
Have you told anyone?
Kayden
Why? They could do worse.
Raziri
I know. Been there.
Raziri
I just. . . don't wanna worry my Ma.
Kayden
/` arrives beside Raziri while walking
Kayden
Ma? Is that your mom's name?
Raziri
No, her name's Jona. I call her Ma.
Raziri
/` looks at him cautiously
Kayden
/` turns to look at Raziri
Raziri
What did you just say?
Kayden
You heard what I said. And, you finally look at me.
Raziri
/` continues walking
Raziri
Why'd you come back?
Kayden
/` follows beside Raziri
Kayden
Thought I left something there.
Raziri
I think I saw you keeping it before you left.
Kayden
Yea, I forgot I did.
Raziri
/` holds back from laughing
Raziri
What are you, an old man?
They both headed out of the school.
Raziri
Yo, uhm, my bus is here.
Raziri
Your name's Kayden, right?
Kayden
I'll get going. My residence is just ahead.
Raziri
Oh, okay. Thanks again, by the way.
Kayden
/` bows slightly at Raziri
Raziri
/` rides in the bus
Kayden
/` walks away in another direction
Raziri
/` glances outside the window
Raziri
/` watches Kayden walking away
Raziri
💭 I wonder why he enrolled here.
Inform
Raziri
Ma, I'll get going now.
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
Okay Raz. But, aren't you going in a little early today?
Raziri
Yea. I was thinking on visiting the library.
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
Oh right! Thank you for reminding me. Wait there for a bit.
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
/` hurriedly walks to the kitchen
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
/` comes back holding a pouch
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
If you happen to see Uncle Stuart there, do give him this for me. Thanks dear!
Raziri
/` accepts the pouch
Raziri
/` puts it gently in the bag, and closes it
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
Alright!
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
/` kisses Raziri's forehead
Ma Jona (Raziri's Mom)
Take care on your way.
Raziri
/` leaves the house
[ At the School Library ]
Raziri
/` opens the door and enters
Raziri
/` roams gaze in awe
Raziri
💭 This place filled with many books is so relaxing to be in. Only in the morning though.
Raziri
/` looks at the counter
Raziri
/` sees a familiar figure and calls out
Uncle Stuart
/` notices Raziri's presence
Raziri
Good morning Uncle Stuart.
Uncle Stuart
Good morning Raziri. Quite the tad early lad, ain't ya?
Raziri
Yea. I just came to read some books before class starts in an hour. Oh right,
Raziri
/` rummages inside the bag
Raziri
/` hands out the pouch to him
Raziri
Ma made this for you. She wants to send you her regards as well.
Uncle Stuart
Ey! What a treat! Do tell her my thanks, young lad.
Uncle Stuart
/` accepts it
Uncle Stuart
/` rummages Raziri's hair
Raziri
I'd like to borrow any new science books, if you have some.
Uncle Stuart
Ain't ya a lucky lad indeed.
Uncle Stuart
/` gently taps some books beside him
Uncle Stuart
These here just arrived. What d'ya wanna get?
Raziri
Something about space and technology.
Uncle Stuart
Why not both of 'em?
Raziri
Then I'll have those instead.
Uncle Stuart
/` hands him two of the books
Raziri
/` signs in a logbook
Raziri
/` carries the books
Uncle Stuart
Aye, no problem. Happy readin' lad.
Raziri
/` walks towards a nearby shelf
Raziri
/` sits by a desk and starts readin'
Everyone in class talking or doing their own thing inside the room.
Classmate 2
Have you guys heard of the new phones?
Classmate 1
Yea! Those look awesome. I plan to buy one.
Classmate 5
I bet the gadget store sells those by now. We should go check there later.
Raziri
/` looks at a crumpled paper on the ground
Raziri
/` neutrally yet annoying looks at the thrower
Classmate 4
/` devious smirk forms while looking at Raziri
Classmate 4
/` throws upward another paper
Raziri
/` ignores them, looks back on his desk
Raziri
💭 No use telling them to stop either. They'll just mock me further.
Classmate 4
/` throws another crumpled paper
Raziri
/` slowly looks at Kayden's hand
Kayden
/` picks up the rest of the fallen paper
Paper 3: 『 𝒴ℴ𝓊 𝓈𝒽ℴ𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒹𝒾ℯ 』
Kayden
/` crumples again the papers
The whole class went silent.
Kayden
/` mutters to Raziri :
Kayden
You don't deserve this.
Kayden
/` glares at CM 4 and CM 3
Classmate 4
/` glares back at Kayden, but backs away
Classmate 3
/` looks at another direction
Raziri
/` mutters to Kayden :
Kayden
/` faces to Raziri again
Kayden
I'm telling you, this isn't good for you and —
Teacher Larx
/` enters the room
Teacher Larx
Good afternoon class. Some of you, go back to your seats and prepare your textbooks on your desk.
The class obeys while still staying silent and tense.
Teacher Larx
/` notices the odd silence and tension
Teacher Larx
You all seem tensed unlike the usual noisy murmurs. Did something happen?
Kayden
/` raises hand with three crumpled papers
Teacher Larx
Yes, Mr. Havor. What is that?
Kayden
/` stands up and walks to the professor
Kayden
/` opens the papers and shows all of it to him
Teacher Larx
Who wrote this?
Kayden
/` glaringly faces at CM 4
Teacher Larx
/` looks at CM 4
Teacher Larx
/` sighs deeply
Teacher Larx
To whom did he throw these papers at?
Classmate 4
It's not me sir!
Teacher Larx
It is a little too late for you to say that. And I can see another crumpled paper almost falling out of your pocket.
Classmate 3
/` clicks tongue
Teacher Larx
Bullying is not tolerated.
Teacher Larx
/` also faces at CM 3
Teacher Larx
Mind your behaviors, and manners.
Teacher Larx
/` faces the class
Teacher Larx
The school has already set strict rules aligned to punishing any misdeamenor, including bullying acts. You are all warned, unless you are the victim of such.
Teacher Larx
/` looks at Raziri
Teacher Larx
Go to my office later. Let's discuss about it in private.
Raziri
/` nods but still faces down with worry
Teacher Larx
/` looks again at CM 4 and CM 3
Teacher Larx
You two will go next after Mr Elyxir.
Teacher Larx
And to everyone here, do not be afraid to approach me if you are being bullied physically or verbally, or both. Inform me if Raziri is getting bullied again as soon as class ends.
Teacher Larx
I'll keep the papers, Mr. Havor. You may go back to your seat.
Kayden
/` walks to the chair
Kayden
/` glances at Raziri's backhead
Raziri
/` still looks down
Teacher Larx
Let's continue the class. And because this happened, all of you will have a 55-item long quiz after my discussion.
Most of the class groaned.
Teacher Larx
Open your textbooks. I'll call a name to answer my question.
Kayden
/` glances again at Raziri
Kayden
💭 Sorry, Raziri. Can't ignore you getting treated like this.
Kayden
💭 Staying silent doesn't help. Hoping you are alright.
Raziri
💭 The time has come, I guess. What should I do now? I just hope I won't be threatened in the future . . .
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