Saftey tips:

[x-pete.livejournal.com]

I understand many of you are pissed off with our cajun streetrat.  You need to know the following things about Remy LeBeau:

If you should encounter him, run away.  Don't stop to talk, for any reason.  Don't call for backup and keep an eye on him until it arrives.  Just plain run.  You can call for backup when you're sure there's a couple of miles between you and him.  This applies to everyone, and should be considered a directive from god - I don't care whether you like him or hate him, you run away from him as soon as you see him whatever else is going on aroud you.

If I should discover that anyone has *not* done this, and by some miracle they survive the experience, they can look forward to being locked in a cupboard for their own saftey until I judge that they have learned how to pay attention, and I'll deal with the human rights lawyers later.

I'll explain why when we've had a chance to try and sort some of this mess out.  But for now, and for your own safety, stay well away from him.

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[x-kitten.livejournal.com]

And when did she ever suggest that she didn't think Remy is dangerous? She said she was worried and asked for more information. Yeah, she's not exactly tactful. What's your point. What the fuck is tactful about "You're stupider than I thought", hey?

And you know what, I think death threats are always something to be concerned about, whether or not people are serious about them. God knows the last time someobdy posted something like that it got taken seriously, so why is this different?

I assume you're talking about Manuel, and given that Amanda and she have declared a truce on the matter, I don't think it's any of your fucking business.

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[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

She also said she thought ...

Did you SEE what she said to M. Summers? Did you -hear- her? It is too much, I cannot sum it up.

I was not trying to be tactful. I -tried- that for months, and she never figured out how much she annoys me, and then she accused me of backstabbing her and being a bitch, when all I was trying to do was be polite and not tell her to her face that she was loud and annoying and that her assumption that I was some kind of ... shy anti-social wallflower was really -very- offensive..

Stilettos, indeed.

Manuel, Doug, Jamie. Really, who hasn't she flirted with, Kitty?

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

That's it. I have never flirted with Doug and Jamie. And if you think I have then you must have some weird fucked up notion about flirting that I'm unaware of.

And when did I ever say you were some shy anti-social wallflower? Jesus, Dude. I have no idea where you're getting this stuff from.

But hey, far be it from you to actually come out and talk to me about this stuff. No, you just feel like jumping to conclusions cause then it fits in with your dislike for me.

Just bite me.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

What would -you- call trying to tell me not to wear stilettos for clubbing then? As if I had never been out before, or had no concept of clothing or fashion. Or trying to explain to me the drink list?

I tried to talk. I tried to hint that you were loud and annoying and that I would prefer that you left me alone.

You decided to declare yourself my defender and threaten Manuel's life. Oh, but then you turned around and fucked him.

It is -very- funny how -that- works, now.

I would rather not. I might catch something.

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

I'd call it a joke. Which you should have known. I didn't mean it seriously. I can't believe you actually took what I said seriously. For fuck's sake, Marie-Ange. Why didn't you tell me that was what was bothering you?

*sighs* You never tried to talk to me, Marie-Ange. You just made vague snarky remarks at me that hurt. I considered you a friend. I won't make that mistake again.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

I call it "Pity the poor shy artist because those types never get boyfriends or go out having fun." I mean, how many comments from you about the 'dull and boring' colours in my wardrobe can I take before I get that you think I am shy and pathetic?

I went to school with people like you. Mouthy, rude, gum-snapping girls who thought classes were stupid wastes of time and all the teachers were idiots. I know what they said about me in the bathrooms, and why should I think you are any different, Jubilee? You've done everything ELSE they do.

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

*blinks* I've never thought that about you. EVER.

Heck, I tell 'Yana, Kitty and Paige their clothes are dull too. It's teasing and it makes them smile. They know I don't really think that.

Same as I'd never take offense to the stuff they tell me about my clothes. We just have different styles is all. But teasing each other about the differences is meant in a friendly way.

And I ain't some girl in a highschool you once went to.

I'll give you the mouthy, rude and gum-snapping...although I cut down on the gum lately.

I don't think the teachers are idiots or that classes are stupid wastes of time. That's what you think I think. But you never asked me what I actually think.

You really don't know me at all.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

How was I supposed to know you did not really think that? I am not a telepath, I do not read if someone is telling the truth.

It does -not- make me smile to be told I dress badly. I never laughed about it. What was I supposed to -think- when you kept doing it?

You yelled at M. Summers. You do not -yell at teachers-. Even if you disagree with them.

You complain about classes, you complain about homework, you complain about your detentions.

You make up nicknames for people that you are supposed to be respectful to, like the Professor and our teachers. You call them by their first names! What other reason would you have than thinking they did not deserve politeness?

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[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

Yes, I complain about those things. Because classes and homework and detention are all a pain in the ass. If I really felt they weren't worth my time though I wouldn't do any of them.

As to respecting teachers. I don't go in for the false politeness crap. And yeah I yelled at Cyke. But that's between him and me. I give people nicknames, it's affectionate. (And sometimes it's not. Really depends on the person but everyone is like that.) I don't put teachers on some pedestal.

To me, they're just people, like everyone else. They have something to teach me and that's great but it doesn't make them all high Gods or something.

And I'm sorry about the clothes stuff. I would have stopped if I'd known it was hurting you. I was clueless, something I've been working on.

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[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

If they are worth your time, why are you complaining?

It is not FAKE politeness! They are your teachers, and giving you knowledge and putting up with how annoying -all- of us are, and you repay them by making stupid nicknames and being rude! it is not putting them on a pedestal to be polite, it is what they deserve for teaching us! I think that our teachers have earned just a little bit of real politeness.

No, they are not Gods. I have -met- Gods, Jubilee. Or at least people who call themselves Gods and are worshipped by people. It is funny. I respect many of our teachers more than those Gods, but then, many of our teachers have taught me more.

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

That's the thing though. It'd be fake politeness from me. I don't work that way, it's not who I am. For me, the highest respect, is being who I am around them. Is telling them the truth as I see it. I may be wrong but at least then they can tell me I'm wrong. I learn from it. It's better then not learning anything at all.

After all the time I spent being what people wanted to get money from them...I got to be a great little hustler. It's easy for me to be polite and quiet and well behaved if I wanted to put on a front. But it'd be a hustle and I won't do that to them.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

You make no sense to me.

You give people the respect they ask for. I call Alison by her first name because she is okay with that. If she was not, I would call her Ms. Blaire.

I call Mr. Summers by his last name because that is what he is comfortable with. I think. He has never said otherwise, and so I use the general social default. What most people like, not what ever I decide is respectful.

Being quite and polite is not putting on a front! It is doing what is safest until you either know someone will accept something else, or until it becomes necessary to do otherwise.

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

For you it may not be putting on a front. For me it is. Completely different personalities, Dude. And since they haven't protested except for Mr Marko. (And well, not a lot of respect on either side there, really.) then I'll continue to call them what I do till they say otherwise.

If they had a problem with it, I'd expect them to tell me. It's really that simple.

That doesn't mean I expect other people to act like I do. Or that I think that they're wrong for acting polite, what have you. But it's not my way. Am I making sense here? It's just different ways of doing things is all.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

Mr. Marko is going to get my respect until such a time as he -stops- protecting us from imp-cockroach infestations. Cranky or not, he is large, scary and ... cranky, but does not seem to hesitate to use that to help keep us safe.

You make sense, or else I spent too much time last night with that wall. I just.. cannot comprehend doing that myself.

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

*nods*

Marko has protected us, I'll give him that. I think it has more to do with the complete lack of respect he shows me. It's hard to treat anyone without contempt when they're going out of the way to call you a spoilt brat. Not saying I can't be on occasion but he's never made an attempt to get to know me before he just wrote me off completely. Other people could probably say that no one really has to get to know anyone else but it's still a good idea.

It's something I learnt all recent like. Getting your ass kicked has a tendancy to make you take stock, I guess.

Re: Right.

[x-kitten.livejournal.com]

Yes, I saw it, and yes, I heard it. And yes, she was out of line. She also had a point.

No, we're not going to go looking for trouble, but that has not yet stopped trouble from coming looking for us. And I know that all of the staff would take a bullet for me if they got the chance. However, neither of the last three times I've had a gun pointed at my head has there been a staff member around to step in front of the gun. It's terrible, but it's a fact of life that we're targets, and pretending it's not true doesn't make us any safer.

No, Jubes doesn't understand passive-agressive bullshit - it's not in her nature. What's your point. If you had a problem with her, there are better ways to say that then 'You're an idiot'.

And when did she ever flirt with Doug and Jamie? We've already covered that Manny is not of your business.

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

The only time I can remember was her attempt to get Doug to tutor her in math. Really, it was very transparent. *I* have tried that tactic.

I was -not- passive-aggressive. I was not the one making dramatic posts about how no one liked me and how I should just leave. I was not the one whining about how I should just leave to make everyone happier.

I -did- tell her I had a problem. At least once, because I told her in the airport last spring! But I was raised that you avoid people you dislike, and do not tell them rude things. Except that it never worked! She is still loud, rude and annoying!

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

Um. That wasn't flirting. That was joking and I did need help with Math. I was trying to give people a laugh. What, I'm not allowed to joke with people now?

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

And it never occured to you that it might be polite and decent to make sure it was okay with his -new girlfriend- first?

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

*blinks* That he help me with math classes? Why the fuck for?

Re: Right.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

That you spend a lot of time with him bent over desks sitting very close?

It did not occur to you that it might be a little troublesome?

Re: Right.

[x-jubilee.livejournal.com]

O.o

Dude, all I wanted was help with math. That's it. Whether I was sitting close to him or not, really doesn't matter. I have no interest in Doug in that way.

He's helped me before, I wasn't aware at the time he was incredibly busy. No biggy that he couldn't help me, I survived.