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MadMadamMalfoy · 11-03-2018, 05:53 AM

The look on Skyler and Daisy's faces made Gaston's heart shatter. He wished they understood... When he gave them reprimanding looks for smiling, he really wasn't trying to be nasty. Had they been in his own classroom, it would've been a very different story! He would've returned their smiles and said hello, but unfortunately they were on Le Roux's turf and had to play by his rules. He had a strong suspicion that the man would pounce at any opportunity for punishment, even if he had to make up a reason. He just didn't want to see the girls hurt or humiliated by whatever Le Roux might dish out... but now he had a feeling that by trying to protect them, he'd made things worse!

Were they hurt? Angry at him? Gaston's mind flashed back to his childhood, to the strict private school his father sent him to, and all the old fear and shame from those days came rushing back, just as fresh as if it had just happened.
Did he just make Daisy and Skyler feel as small and powerless as he once did? Had he become the thing he hated most? Even when I try to protect them, it blows up in my face, he thought sadly. Conflict and self doubt ripped him apart, and he stared at the floor to hide the guilt written all over his face. All he could do now was get through this lesson and try to apologize to the girls later...

Gaston was so consumed by his rising emotions that he cimpletely lost track of the time until the door closed loudly,
making him jump slightly. With a silent sigh, he moved away from the door and stood at the front of the room several feet away from Le Roux, making sure the man wasn't on his blind side just in case he tried anything funny. And speaking of funny, he did not like the way Le Roux's eyes lingered on Maxton, but he was going to let it slide for now.

Gaston had to fight the urge to roll his eyes at Le Roux's comments. He inwardly groaned. If Le Roux were really the better teacher, he wouldn't need to insult his predecessor to show it! He allowed the other man's voice to go in one ear and out the other until... wait, what? Blue eyes blinked in confusion. What the actual heck? Did he just hear what he thought he heard? How were the students supposed to learn anything if Le Roux wouldn't explain anything or even let them know if their answers were correct? And he had the nerve to call Kalen a bad teacher?!

Gaston pinched at the bridge of his nose. Must Le Roux bark at the students like that? It was giving him a headache! He listened carefully to the students' answers, nodding in turn to Maxton, Hannah, Skyler, and Jessa as they spoke. Not so much a "You're correct" nod as an "I appreciate you having the courage to speak up". It couldn't be easy for them, given the present company! He remained silent long afterthe answers stopped, waiting for Le Roux to offer additional information on orbits. No? Okay then...

He had to bite his tongue to keep from launching into a lecture himself, but astronomy wasn't his area. If he stepped on Le Roux's toes, he could go complaining to Scrimgeour anout it... which would be about as good as signing his dismissal. Instead, he turned to the class and said, "Thank you, everyone who answered the last question. Now, who has an idea how we could simulate an orbit using magic? All answers are welcome." Unlike some people in the room, he would be all-inclusive.

OOC: Sorry for the lack of individual replies! Posting a little early because I have to get up in a few hours and need sleep.

You have about 24 HOURS to answer the question.

11-03-2018, 05:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,076 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Second Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Caledon Roth The Leaky Cauldron	Mentions of everybody & Question 2 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll The look on Skyler and Daisy's faces made Gaston's heart shatter. He wished they understood... When he gave them reprimanding looks for smiling, he really wasn't trying to be nasty. Had they been in his own classroom, it would've been a very different story! He would've returned their smiles and said hello, but unfortunately they were on Le Roux's turf and had to play by his rules. He had a strong suspicion that the man would pounce at any opportunity for punishment, even if he had to make up a reason. He just didn't want to see the girls hurt or humiliated by whatever Le Roux might dish out... but now he had a feeling that by trying to protect them, he'd made things worse! Were they hurt? Angry at him? Gaston's mind flashed back to his childhood, to the strict private school his father sent him to, and all the old fear and shame from those days came rushing back, just as fresh as if it had just happened. Did he just make Daisy and Skyler feel as small and powerless as he once did? Had he become the thing he hated most? Even when I try to protect them, it blows up in my face, he thought sadly. Conflict and self doubt ripped him apart, and he stared at the floor to hide the guilt written all over his face. All he could do now was get through this lesson and try to apologize to the girls later... Gaston was so consumed by his rising emotions that he cimpletely lost track of the time until the door closed loudly, making him jump slightly. With a silent sigh, he moved away from the door and stood at the front of the room several feet away from Le Roux, making sure the man wasn't on his blind side just in case he tried anything funny. And speaking of funny, he did not like the way Le Roux's eyes lingered on Maxton, but he was going to let it slide for now. Gaston had to fight the urge to roll his eyes at Le Roux's comments. He inwardly groaned. If Le Roux were really the better teacher, he wouldn't need to insult his predecessor to show it! He allowed the other man's voice to go in one ear and out the other until... wait, what? Blue eyes blinked in confusion. What the actual heck? Did he just hear what he thought he heard? How were the students supposed to learn anything if Le Roux wouldn't explain anything or even let them know if their answers were correct? And he had the nerve to call Kalen a bad teacher?! Gaston pinched at the bridge of his nose. Must Le Roux bark at the students like that? It was giving him a headache! He listened carefully to the students' answers, nodding in turn to Maxton, Hannah, Skyler, and Jessa as they spoke. Not so much a "You're correct" nod as an "I appreciate you having the courage to speak up". It couldn't be easy for them, given the present company! He remained silent long afterthe answers stopped, waiting for Le Roux to offer additional information on orbits. No? Okay then... He had to bite his tongue to keep from launching into a lecture himself, but astronomy wasn't his area. If he stepped on Le Roux's toes, he could go complaining to Scrimgeour anout it... which would be about as good as signing his dismissal. Instead, he turned to the class and said, "Thank you, everyone who answered the last question. Now, who has an idea how we could simulate an orbit using magic? All answers are welcome." Unlike some people in the room, he would be all-inclusive. OOC: Sorry for the lack of individual replies! Posting a little early because I have to get up in a few hours and need sleep. You have about 24 HOURS to answer the question. __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...