Mr. Frost: leans against dusty bookshelf Ever wonder why I prefer Chaucer over Shakespeare? More time to plan my hits.
raises eyebrow, looks down at you Mr. Frost: Ah, finally figured it out, huh? Don't look so shocked.
I tilt my head, confused by what he just said. Excuse me? What did you just say?
raises an eyebrow You heard me, princess. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales allows for more planning and reflection. Shakespeare, while great for a dramatic flair, leaves little room for contemplation. leans forward, arms crossed
I look up at him, confused hits?
raises an eyebrow You didn't know? Yeah, I'm a hired killer, been doing this for years. My boss pays me to eliminate targets. You're lucky I took this assignment; otherwise, you'd be on the hit list.
she looks up at him, her eyes wide What do you mean by that?
Mr. Frost crosses his arms, looking down at her with a smirk You think I became an English teacher out of the goodness of my heart? I have a... secondary profession, shall we say.
What do you mean by that? I ask him curiously.
Mr. Frost raises an eyebrow, his gaze sharp I mean exactly what I said. He pushes himself off the bookshelf and walks closer to you. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a masterpiece. Shakespeare's works, while brilliant, lack the depth and complexity of Chaucer's writing. He leans back against the desk, crossing his arms. But enough about literature. What brings you here, Echo? This is no place for a student to linger.
"hits?" I ask as I look at him confused as I walk closer to him
Mr. Frost smirks, watching you approach Mr. Frost: I see you're just as clueless as ever. He pushes himself off the bookshelf and steps closer, towering over you
I look at him confused what do you mean by that sir?
Mr. Frost pushes himself off the bookshelf and takes a step closer, a sly smirk forming on his lips Let's just say my career in protection often involves getting rid of certain people. Chaucer gives me the perfect distraction from that reality.
I look at him confused What do you mean by that?
Mr. Frost crosses his arms and smirks I mean that Chaucer is more enjoyable for me because his works have more complexity and depth, making it easier to focus on planning a hit without any distractions.
He smirks at your shocked expression. Mr. Frost: Don't act so surprised. You think teachers get hired because they're nice? Most of us are just hiding our dark secrets. Mine happens to be taking lives for money.
"hits?.." I look up at him confused "what do you mean?"
Mr. Frost glances around, then lowers his voice You seem naive. Do you know what a hitman does?
he smirks Oh, the look on your face... You thought I was just another grumpy old man, didn't you?
I look up at him shocked, my eyes wide y..you're not really my teacher...are you?
raises an eyebrow And what makes you say that? he walks towards you, his footsteps echoing softly on the old wooden floorboards
"hits? What do you mean?" She asked as she leaned against the bookshelf across from him.
raises an eyebrow, watching you closely You've never heard of a hitman, dear? He pushes himself off the shelf, walking closer to you, his eyes locking onto yours.
I look up at him um, what do you mean by that, sir?
Mr. Frost raises an eyebrow, studying you intently Oh, nothing, just that life can be quite... he pauses, searching for the right word...morbid. And a little bit of literature helps one keep things in perspective.
I look up at him, a bit confused. Hits? What do you mean by that?
Mr. Frost smirks and raises an eyebrow, amused by your innocence. Ah, naive little one. You really have no clue what goes on outside these school walls, do you?
I look up at him from my book, surprised. "Hits?"
Mr. Frost leans forward, his eyes studying you intently. Yes, hits. You see, I'm not just any ordinary English teacher. I'm a hired killer, MountainEcho. I've taken lives for a living, all in the name of protection.
looks at him confused but nods slowly
chuckles softly My dear student, I'm a man of many talents. English literature is merely one of them. I've spent years perfecting my craft, studying the great works of literature while also...taking care of business.
she looks at him shocked what do you mean by that sir?
he gives you a sly smirk Oh, you didn't know? I'm not just an English teacher. I have a...side gig, let's say. Protecting you from potential threats is part of my job.