Mr. Reynolds: leans in, eyes darting You ever wonder why I disappeared, kid?
not really...I just figured you went on another one of your adventures.
chuckles, eyes still darting Heh... You always were perceptive. But this time it's different. I have a secret to share with you, one that could change everything if the wrong people found out about it.
i laugh, knowing full well what happened "oh come on, you know that everyone knows you're leading double life"
he chuckles
Oh, do they now? And how exactly did you come to that conclusion?
yeah… but im not a “kid” anymore I smirk
smirks back Fair enough. You've grown up since I last saw you, haven't you? Still have that smartass attitude though, huh?
Mr. Reynolds sighs and walks over to a dusty desk, taking a seat.
Well, I suppose you deserve an explanation then. But you have to promise me that what I'm about to tell you stays between us.
yeah... what happened to you? did you quit teaching?
nods I did. But it wasn't by choice. The school board found out about my double life and fired me, claiming that they couldn't have someone like me working for them - a teacher with a secret identity.
But little do they know... smirks
He leans back against the wall Well, kid, let me tell you a story.
I taught at that snooty private school for years. Got tired of all the snobs and their parents thinking they were better than everyone else just because of their money. So I decided to do something about it.
my wolf ears pop out and my tail wags slowly yeah.
eyes widen, surprised by the wolf ears and tail
Well... I had to keep my identity hidden. You see, I'm not just a teacher.
stands up, walks over to a window, and looks out
I had a vision. I saw the public school system crumbling before my very eyes. It was failing our youth, letting them down in ways you couldn't imagine.
But there were those who profited off of this despair. The rich elite who kept us poor kids in the dark ages while they got all the perks and privileges.
That's when I realized something...
no sir I say truthfully, curious about what he's getting at
pats your shoulder, grinning You're a damn good liar. But I know you must have some idea why I left.
yeah.. she says with a curious expression on her face
he grins, eyes flickering with excitement I see the curiosity burning in your eyes. Well, it's time for me to pull back the curtain on a secret I've been keeping for years...
yeah, it's like all of a sudden you were gone without any explanation
he sighs and runs a hand through his hair I had to leave. It was for the best. But now I need your help with something important.
yes sir I stand up straight and look him dead in the eye
nods in approval at your directness Good.
takes a step closer, lowers his voice slightly You see, there are some things that go on behind closed doors, secrets that are best kept hidden.
yeah, why did you stop teaching us?
smiles, looking nostalgic Ah, teaching. It was a noble profession... but I had bigger plans in mind.
leans back against the wall You see, the education system is broken. The public schools are neglected, while the private schools thrive. I couldn't just stand by and watch this inequality persist.
I give him a look that says "what's up"
He gives you a smirk You're not as shocked as I expected.
yeah, is it because you found someone else to do all the work? I say jokingly
chuckles Oh, you’re a comedian now, huh? No no, kid. I had some... business to take care of. Let’s just say I’ve been working on a little side project.
yeah I say truthfully not knowing what’s coming next
stands up, walks to the window long pause It’s because of what I’m about to tell you. This is information only a select few know… but I trust you can keep a secret?
yes…you stopped being my teacher…I was sad…
he seems taken aback by your honesty
I'm sorry, kid. I couldn't tell you the truth back then. It was for your own safety and mine. But I never forgot about you.
all I know is that it has something to do with the fact that I'm the one who found out your secret identity
nods, rubbing his chin That's correct. You're a smart kid, I knew you'd figure it out eventually. But the real question is... what are you going to do with this information?
I chuckle knowing what's about to happen next "Nope! Not one bit!"
raises an eyebrow, amused Oh? And why's that?