Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Oed High School- Picking Fights (Jessie)

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Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Oed High School- Picking Fights
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Jessie was not one to fight, but he was so mad right now! And just fed up with it all. But he also wasn’t stupid. Even as Josh tried to reach for him, the fight in Jessie faded as he took in the Klingon and Nausican. He held up his hands and tried to break free. “Just let me go. I don’t even want anything to do with this jackass.”

“Go ahead and keep it up, Mathis. Just you wait,” Josh said, wiping blood from his nose.

Jessie wasn’t all that much better as it looked like several of Josh’s punches landed, including one right at his left eye. He rubbed his chin. “You’re such a coward. You’re not even worth it,” he growled.

Josh lunged towards Jessie, forgetting he was being held back. Jessie tried to take a step back, only to back into the broad form of Ghampeg.

~Jessie Mathis

Kupi grabbed for Josh in a bear hug that, despite how mad he was, Josh couldn’t get out of. Ghampeq set a hand on Jessie’s shoulder. One to steady him and two to steady him. “He’s not worth it,” the Klingon confirmed and there was muttered agreement from those near-by.

Jessie seemed to deflate a little at Ghampeq’s touch, but he now had a bit of a dilemma. He wanted desperately to just run out of the building, but everyone was watching. And for the first moment since Josh had gotten in his face, he regretted throwing the first punch. But only a little. A very, very tiny bit.

“Enough.” said a sharp and wholly unmistakable voice.

At the crack of that voice, Kupi and Ghampeq stepped back from the two other boys. They knew better than to try and slip back into the crowd. They’d already been seen and it would be in their worst interest to try and slink off.

High Schoolers

Mrs. Falway had been a teacher at the high school as long as anyone could remember. A diminutive Aqellian woman, she was a personality that few dared contradict. In her time at the school she had garnered a reputation as a stern, strict, and uncompromising teacher who expected… nay… demanded… the best from each pupil. Her history and civics classes were the hardest in the school; but those that did well in them tended to do very well in academics at higher levels. She had taught future politicians, Star Fleet Officers, CEOs, and even a celebrity or two. And everyone, student and faculty alike, either respected or feared her.

Usually both.

“You two.” she commanded with a pointed finger at Jesse and Josh. “Explain.”

Mrs. Falway

“He started it,” Jessie muttered. It was petulant and childish, for sure, but it was also true. The anger swirled around again and Jessie lifted his head, the bruise around his eye seeming to get bigger by the minute. “He’s been in my face since I got here and I only just started at this school.”

“He hit me!” Josh said, furious for a whole lot of reasons.

“I got tired of his crap and when he went on insulting my mother, I hit him.” Jessie shrugged.

~Jessie Mathis

Mrs. Falway arched an eyebrow at Jessie, but turned and looked at Josh. “Mr. Grant. This is not the first time you and I have had a discussion about your attitude towards new students, is it?” She didn’t wait for an answer, holding a single finger and silencing the protest before it started. “I told you that someday your penchant for trying to exert power over others would get you into trouble. Today it did.” She looked at Ghampeq and said “Ghampeq of House Duroc, I charge you with escorting Mr. Grant to the Headmaster’s office and ensuring he speaks to no one on the way.” Ghampeq slammed a fist on his chest in the manner taught to him by mother when being addressed by a superior. He dropped a hand on Josh’s shoulder and steered him away.

Mrs. Falway looked at Jessie and said “I do not know you, young man. But my first impression is… wanting. Come with me. We will contact your parents from the office. Once the Headmaster is done with Mr. Grant, they will deal with you. Come.” and she simply turned and started walking with every expectation that he follow.

Mrs. Falway

On some level Jessie knew that getting into a fight wouldn’t just be brushed under the rug, but somewhere along the line he forgot that his parent’s would actually have to get involved in all of this. Crap!

Rubbing his chin again, Jessie followed, but more more subdued and sullen than earlier.

~Jessie Mathis

Mrs. Falway led Jessie down the hall and they came to a restroom. “Inside. Clean yourself up, young man. Two minutes.”

Mrs. Falway