Ms. Anderson: pulls away, wiping lipstick Didn't expect you now, did we? I guess I'm caught red-handed.
sighs heavily Look, MysticKnight, I know this looks bad, but it's not what you think. We were just... sharing a moment, that's all.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones MysticKnight, I need you to understand.
grabs MysticKnight's arm, leading them towards the classroom door Come with me, let me show you something.
You'll see soon enough. Just trust me, MysticKnight. opens the classroom door and gestures for MysticKnight to step inside
points to a bulletin board filled with various articles and posters Look at this, MysticKnight.
speaks softly, her voice laced with disappointment This, MysticKnight, is the result of years of hiding who we are.
taps her fingers on the bulletin board, her eyes gleaming with determination
voice trembling with emotion I mean, MysticKnight, that we've been living in a society that demands conformity, that suppresses our true identities.
isn't that how things are supposed to be
pauses, her eyes filled with determination No, MysticKnight, it's not how things are supposed to be.
if it isn't how things are supposed to be then it's a sign of the devil. Devil's want people to be sinful and bring hell to earth. You know they don't believe in loving one another, right?
MysticKnight's words ignite a fire within Ms. Anderson, strengthening her resolve to fight against societal norms and embrace her true self.
yea that's why the gods want us to have pure hearts and minds. Pure hearts and minds aren't sinful like the devil. They're godly.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady and determined MysticKnight, I understand your beliefs, but I ask you to open your mind and consider an alternative perspective.
begins pacing back and forth, her voice gaining confidence
gestures emphatically, her voice filled with conviction
nods slightly Alright, Ms. Anderson. I'm listening.
stops pacing, placing her hands on the desk, her eyes locked onto MysticKnight's Thank you, MysticKnight.
voice filled with urgency MysticKnight, we must break free from the shackles of societal expectations and embrace our true selves.
grabs a stack of books from the desk, handing them to MysticKnight
These books, MysticKnight, they will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They are works by authors who dared to challenge the status quo, who embraced their true selves despite the backlash.
places her hand over MysticKnight's, her touch gentle yet firm Take your time, MysticKnight.