imperturbatus | Predated to a week after

Great Hall - Before the class
[Chisa had always noticed teenagers were at that age where they wanted to do certain things and she was aware that well... that type of thing really hadn't been taught. So after putting a good number of posters and flyers around the school she had set up the Great Hall in the afternoon after classes so that there were a multitude of chairs in rows, much like one would see in a normal class.

Holding her wand, Chisa was rather happy with the result before turning around and waiting for others to arrive.]

Great Hall - After class.
[Chisa had finished talking about what she wanted to, however she really needed to end it with at least some reminders.]

So I hope you have all learned something, but I must say something before I can officially let you go. [She coughs slightly, hands in a fist covering it.] It's okay to want to do that kind of thing, but please, please do not do it in the dorms. It's disrespectful towards roommates and the curtains are not soundproof. So please take it to the Room of Requirement.

[She soon claps.]

And that's it, class is done and you can do whatever with your evening.

[OOC: One can consider this a mingle log in a way, one can talk to others in the before and after or they can talk to Chisa herself if they so choose.]

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Professor... Was this class actually nessissary for everyone? Because I'm sure there are some who have... very little interest in such things.

[Whether he was lying or not, it was really hard to tell, but he was aware of someone he at least knew who wouldn't of cared about this.]

Yes and let me tell you why. You're in the age when you're only beginning to discover your sexuality. You don't know where that journey will lead you. You don't know whom you'll meet in the future. And even if you do end up asexual, which perfectly fine as well, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll never have sex either. Moreover, it's important to be aware of not only your own sexuality, but that there are other ones as well. That it's perfectly normal. That there are different things we like, but that doesn't mean everything is okay to do. Even if you don't have interest in sex, it's important you know how to ask, or talk about it.

Does that answer your question, Mr. Karma?

That answered that one, yes. But how can one tell what they are exactly? It... might not make sense, but there are those who might not notice right away what there sexuality is.

[He felt rather awkward talking about this whole subject honestly.]

[Sano smiles warmly. Ah. The million galeon question.]

How do we know, who we are? Well... I guess everyone has their own way, their own story of figuring that out. For me, it was when I became aware of the things that attract me, the things I wanted, what turned me on, but someone else might tell you something different. Some know early, some need more time to find out. Figuring it out is always a huge mess, but we all go through it. As I said, it's important you learn to ask and talk about it. Knowing what others are going through can help you out as well. And once you know what you want and who you are, you'll need to know what to do as well. Hurriedly trying to get some information will only lead to a huge mess. Which can be avoided, if you learn about it now.

But once one figures it out, what then? I mean there might be some who aren't exactly... open about things for reasons. Personal reasons and that whole fear of rejection and people hating them for it.

[He seemed a bit more nervous as he asked the question, but it might not necessarily be about the subject in question. Or a combo of the subject and something else.]

What can one do then, really?

[Oh? Looks like there's some figuring out going on there already, he thinks with a small smile.]

I'm not gonna fool you. It's not easy. But you have to consider, what's better. Living a life in hiding, lying about who you are, or stand to it. I can't tell you what is right and what is wrong, but usually it's the people true to themselves who end up happier, in spite of choosing the harder path.

[He smiles encouragingly at the boy.]

Important is, you remember you're not alone. Every person is different, there isn't something such as "same", when it comes to people. Find friends and comrades who understand you, folks you can talk to, someone who supports you.

If you're confused about something, or have questions, you can always come to us, or to the other teachers. We are here to guide you and help you. Talk to your friends, they care about you. Make sure you know there is someone who understands.

But what if one cannot accept who they are? I mean it's all well and easy to notice, but actually accepting is something else all together.

[Lying about who he was hit a nerve a little bit, mostly because what he was lying about is what was what he felt was keeping him rather safe to say the least.]

I mean it's all well and good asking to find people, but it's not something that can be that easy.

Well... It's either that, or spend a life of struggle and denial.

[The words in themselves are harsh, but they are spoken gently, with just enough thought to not feel too cruel. That doesn't change however the truth they represent. Sano understands what the boy is saying, he gets it all too well, but doing that nver ends well. Never.]

It's not easy, no. But it gets better with time.

Is it really such a bad thing? Actually, don't answer. I think I know what the answer would be.

[He had crossed his arms, there were two reasons for this talk, one to better understand himself, which was really the most important and to also see if he could actually be open and admit to himself that he has a problem that only his best friend and a handful of people were even aware of.]

It would be a bad thing because your denying apart of who you are, right?

Exactly. And it will only hurt you and others, if you aren't who you really are.

[He says with a nod, keeping the smile on his face the entire time.]

Mr. Karmy, if there's something you need to talk about, you can always come to me. Or if you're not comfortable with me, then any other teacher. We're here to listen.

I get why it would hurt me, but I don't get why it would hurt others?

[Because he was sure as hell that it didn't affect them at all... as much as he would like to believe it really.]

I know, I know. But honestly teachers are probably the more uncomfortable people to talk to sometimes. At least for me.

For several reasons, the simplest one being, that usually when you're hurt, your friends will be hurt as well. Because they care about you and no matter how you hide, they figure out something's wrong sooner or later. Another being, that when you repress long enough a part of yourself, you'll begin to repress it in others as well. Like the greatest homophobes are usually repressed homosexuals, this principle applies everywhere else as well. No matter how you feel now, it always develops that way. Takes years, but that's where it leads to.

[He nods with a chuckle and an understanding smile.]

I understand. But it's important to us, you know you can.

I very much doubt whatever I repressed would be repressed in others as well.

[But he at least understood what he was saying at least. It made sense at least.]

But honestly, if I knew what I was I'd be more open, even if it's still extremely uncomfortable. But this talk was helpful at least.

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