Anger management
Julian Help Quest
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My Classmates
My Classmates
- Danny - Main Character - Nerd Guy
- Kimia - Nerd Girl
- Maddie - Student Gov Girl
Julian: Hey. Danny. You, uh... you busy?
Danny: Nope. What’s up?
Julian: I, uh, need a little help. With some... uh... shturdy... shmurffing...
Danny: What was that? You kind of just started mumbling...
Julian: I need help studying, okay? It’s not a big deal!
Danny: Calm down, man, it’s all good! What do you need help studying?
Julian: It’s math. I’ve got a D- right now, and Coach says if I get an F, I can’t play! How stupid is that?! I guess I’ve got to do well on this test to get my grade up... but I don’t even know where to start!
Danny: Math, huh? I’m sure I could find a way to help with that...
Kimia: Okay, Julian, this is going to be fun! I happen to be an excellent math tutor, if I may say so myself!
Julian: Let’s just get this over with...
Kimia: Let’s just see your study guide here... okay, first problem. 2 and 3/4 minus 1 and 1/2 equals...?
Julian: ...numbers?
Kimia: Oh boy. I’m drawing some pizzas, aren’t I?
Kimia: Okay... one more time... if I have one ten-slice pizza and five more slices... and then I eat eight slices... then I have...
Julian: Six... I mean seven... I mean... uh... I don’t know! Enough to feel full!
Kimia: It’s okay... we’ll get this... sooner or later...
Kimia: Come on, Julian, it’s not rocket science...
Julian: Just shut up, okay?! SHUT UP!
Danny: Julian, just take a deep breath and relax, okay?
Julian: Don’t patronize me!
Julian lunges up, grabs his desk, and smashes it against the ground! It shatters violently!
Kimia: Ahhhhhh! Splinters! One of my many weaknesses!
Julian: Forget this! Forget all you guys!
Julian storms out just as Autumn walks in...
Autumn: What’s going on?
Danny: I don’t really know... except that Julian has some serious anger issues...
Autumn: We should go help him...
Kimia: Uh, we really need to fix this desk here... before a teacher sees what happened!
Danny: There, that should cover it... all fixed up...
Autumn: Beautiful! I love abstract modern art! Is it an allegory for broken preconceived notions of education in society?
Danny: It’s... just a desk covered in duct tape...
Autumn: Oh! Right... I knew that.
Danny: Fixing the desk was the easy part... but making sure Julian doesn’t smash it again? That’s going to be a lot harder.
Autumn: He’s always been... hot-tempered... but I’ve never seen him just lose it like that. Something must have really struck a nerve...
Danny: Yeah, well, I don’t know how we’re going to figure out what it was. Julian’s not really the ‘talk about his feelings’ type.
Autumn: Maybe we could find someone he’s comfortable opening up to... someone with good people skills...
Julian: What’s going on, Danny? What’s all this about?
Danny: There’s just someone I want you to talk to...
Julian: Is this about that stupid test? Because I’ve got nothing to talk about.
Maddie: Are you sure? Because it seems like there’s something you’re holding back.
Julian: What are you doing here?
Maddie: I just want to talk. It sounds like there’s something upsetting you.
Julian: Uh, yeah, there’s something upsetting me! If I don’t pass this test, I won’t be able to play in the game!
Maddie: Tell me more.
Julian: Urgh! It’s just... it’s just so stupid!
Maddie: What’s stupid, Julian?
Julian: It’s just... I don’t even see why it matters what grade I get on this math test! It’s not like I’m gonna be some fancy-pants math guy! It’s not like I’m smart! It’s like my dad always says. Playing football’s the only thing I’m ever gonna be good at. I shouldn’t waste my time trying to do anything else!
Maddie: Your... dad says that?
Julian: Yeah. And he’s right. I’m just a big, dumb jock. That’s all I’ll ever be.
Danny: Julian... that’s not true.
Julian: You... you don’t think so?
Danny: No. Of course I don’t.
Autumn: You’re SO much more than a jock. You’re a great friend and a fun guy...
Danny: And you are absolutely smart enough to demolish this math worksheet.
Julian: You really think that?
Danny: We really do. And we’ll be there for you if you need any help.
Julian: ...thanks.
Maddie: Here’s an idea. Instead of jumping right back into the worksheet, maybe you should do a little studying? Get yourself warmed up?
Danny: How you feeling, Julian? Did that studying help?
Julian: Yeah, yeah, I think I’m starting to get it! It’s like these variables are the opposing linebackers... And the quadratic formula is an I-Formation McKinley Double Play!
Danny: Julian, I have no idea how your mind works... but it sounds like you’ve got it covered!
Julian: Okay! What’s next?!
Danny: Well... I think we’ve gone as far as extra credit will take you. It’s time for you to go back to that worksheet. Think you can handle it this time?
Julian: ...I’ll give it my best shot.
Danny: Okay, Julian... it’s time to study... And remember, even if this doesn’t go well... if you get hung up... it doesn’t mean you’re just a dumb jock. Not at all.
Julian: I said I got this!
Kimia: Okay... let’s start with the Pythagorean theorem...
And so, half an hour later...
Julian: So that’s the Quadratic Formula? That’s not even hard at all!
Kimia: I’m glad you think so... because I think it’s time for your test!
Julian: What? Now?
Kimia: I’m afraid so.
Danny: Don’t worry, Julian. You’ve got this.
Julian: Yeah... I hope so...
Julian: Whoo! I did it! I did it! B+, baby, B+! That’s the best I’ve ever done on any test, ever!
Autumn: Congrats, Julian!
Kimia: Seriously! You’re a really fast learner! If we keep this up, you’ll get an A next time!
Julian: ...what are you implying? You saying a B+ isn’t good enough? Only a big, dumb jock would get a B+?!
Kimia: What? No, I... I just...
Julian: I’m just messing with you! It’s all good!
Kimia: Heh... fair enough...
Julian: Seriously though, thanks for pushing me, guys. I... I guess I get caught up in what my dad says sometimes.
Autumn: Don’t let him get to you, Julian. You’re so much more than just a jock. You’re...
Autumn hesitates, like she’s struggling with something, then shakes her head.
Autumn: You’re a good guy. That’s all.
Julian: Thanks. And you’re good friends.
Danny: Nope. What’s up?
Julian: I, uh, need a little help. With some... uh... shturdy... shmurffing...
Danny: What was that? You kind of just started mumbling...
Julian: I need help studying, okay? It’s not a big deal!
Danny: Calm down, man, it’s all good! What do you need help studying?
Julian: It’s math. I’ve got a D- right now, and Coach says if I get an F, I can’t play! How stupid is that?! I guess I’ve got to do well on this test to get my grade up... but I don’t even know where to start!
Danny: Math, huh? I’m sure I could find a way to help with that...
Kimia: Okay, Julian, this is going to be fun! I happen to be an excellent math tutor, if I may say so myself!
Julian: Let’s just get this over with...
Kimia: Let’s just see your study guide here... okay, first problem. 2 and 3/4 minus 1 and 1/2 equals...?
Julian: ...numbers?
Kimia: Oh boy. I’m drawing some pizzas, aren’t I?
Kimia: Okay... one more time... if I have one ten-slice pizza and five more slices... and then I eat eight slices... then I have...
Julian: Six... I mean seven... I mean... uh... I don’t know! Enough to feel full!
Kimia: It’s okay... we’ll get this... sooner or later...
Kimia: Come on, Julian, it’s not rocket science...
Julian: Just shut up, okay?! SHUT UP!
Danny: Julian, just take a deep breath and relax, okay?
Julian: Don’t patronize me!
Julian lunges up, grabs his desk, and smashes it against the ground! It shatters violently!
Kimia: Ahhhhhh! Splinters! One of my many weaknesses!
Julian: Forget this! Forget all you guys!
Julian storms out just as Autumn walks in...
Autumn: What’s going on?
Danny: I don’t really know... except that Julian has some serious anger issues...
Autumn: We should go help him...
Kimia: Uh, we really need to fix this desk here... before a teacher sees what happened!
Danny: There, that should cover it... all fixed up...
Autumn: Beautiful! I love abstract modern art! Is it an allegory for broken preconceived notions of education in society?
Danny: It’s... just a desk covered in duct tape...
Autumn: Oh! Right... I knew that.
Danny: Fixing the desk was the easy part... but making sure Julian doesn’t smash it again? That’s going to be a lot harder.
Autumn: He’s always been... hot-tempered... but I’ve never seen him just lose it like that. Something must have really struck a nerve...
Danny: Yeah, well, I don’t know how we’re going to figure out what it was. Julian’s not really the ‘talk about his feelings’ type.
Autumn: Maybe we could find someone he’s comfortable opening up to... someone with good people skills...
Julian: What’s going on, Danny? What’s all this about?
Danny: There’s just someone I want you to talk to...
Julian: Is this about that stupid test? Because I’ve got nothing to talk about.
Maddie: Are you sure? Because it seems like there’s something you’re holding back.
Julian: What are you doing here?
Maddie: I just want to talk. It sounds like there’s something upsetting you.
Julian: Uh, yeah, there’s something upsetting me! If I don’t pass this test, I won’t be able to play in the game!
Maddie: Tell me more.
Julian: Urgh! It’s just... it’s just so stupid!
Maddie: What’s stupid, Julian?
Julian: It’s just... I don’t even see why it matters what grade I get on this math test! It’s not like I’m gonna be some fancy-pants math guy! It’s not like I’m smart! It’s like my dad always says. Playing football’s the only thing I’m ever gonna be good at. I shouldn’t waste my time trying to do anything else!
Maddie: Your... dad says that?
Julian: Yeah. And he’s right. I’m just a big, dumb jock. That’s all I’ll ever be.
Danny: Julian... that’s not true.
Julian: You... you don’t think so?
Danny: No. Of course I don’t.
Autumn: You’re SO much more than a jock. You’re a great friend and a fun guy...
Danny: And you are absolutely smart enough to demolish this math worksheet.
Julian: You really think that?
Danny: We really do. And we’ll be there for you if you need any help.
Julian: ...thanks.
Maddie: Here’s an idea. Instead of jumping right back into the worksheet, maybe you should do a little studying? Get yourself warmed up?
Danny: How you feeling, Julian? Did that studying help?
Julian: Yeah, yeah, I think I’m starting to get it! It’s like these variables are the opposing linebackers... And the quadratic formula is an I-Formation McKinley Double Play!
Danny: Julian, I have no idea how your mind works... but it sounds like you’ve got it covered!
Julian: Okay! What’s next?!
Danny: Well... I think we’ve gone as far as extra credit will take you. It’s time for you to go back to that worksheet. Think you can handle it this time?
Julian: ...I’ll give it my best shot.
Danny: Okay, Julian... it’s time to study... And remember, even if this doesn’t go well... if you get hung up... it doesn’t mean you’re just a dumb jock. Not at all.
Julian: I said I got this!
Kimia: Okay... let’s start with the Pythagorean theorem...
And so, half an hour later...
Julian: So that’s the Quadratic Formula? That’s not even hard at all!
Kimia: I’m glad you think so... because I think it’s time for your test!
Julian: What? Now?
Kimia: I’m afraid so.
Danny: Don’t worry, Julian. You’ve got this.
Julian: Yeah... I hope so...
Julian: Whoo! I did it! I did it! B+, baby, B+! That’s the best I’ve ever done on any test, ever!
Autumn: Congrats, Julian!
Kimia: Seriously! You’re a really fast learner! If we keep this up, you’ll get an A next time!
Julian: ...what are you implying? You saying a B+ isn’t good enough? Only a big, dumb jock would get a B+?!
Kimia: What? No, I... I just...
Julian: I’m just messing with you! It’s all good!
Kimia: Heh... fair enough...
Julian: Seriously though, thanks for pushing me, guys. I... I guess I get caught up in what my dad says sometimes.
Autumn: Don’t let him get to you, Julian. You’re so much more than just a jock. You’re...
Autumn hesitates, like she’s struggling with something, then shakes her head.
Autumn: You’re a good guy. That’s all.
Julian: Thanks. And you’re good friends.