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4rachn1d

Just so we are all on the same page, Being kind IS in FACT punk rock

wolfythewitch

Sketch in between comms. Just imagine they got the suit on lol

wolfythewitch

Follow-up

yueecakes

let's cyberbully with papa

cactus-juiceee

Misuzu

bulkhummus

The importance of his doctorate in molecular biology aside, the way in which Ryland Grace approaches an alien life form with curiosity, compassion and kindness is indicative of his lived experience as a teacher in a middle school.

It is one thing to be able to teach effectively, and another to manage a variety of different individuals needs while maintaining engagement. Every skill that Grace uses in his meeting of Rocky, and building a relationship with him, whether he remembers or not, are skills a good educator and mentor uses.

To not assume ill intent. To approach first with curiosity. To explain difficult concepts in a palatable way without condescension or malice. To empathize with one's situation and acknowledge how it may shape one's responses. To exercise patience. To adapt and shift gears in the face of uncertainty. To remain calm in the height of stress and remain a leader.

Grace as a scientist yes, but as a teacher, maintaining an openness to not only work with Rocky, but to also embrace his differences and utilize his strengths to find creative solutions that benefit both of them.

History is fraught with disputes and wars driven by ignorance and sustained by fear of unique cultures and experiences that are different to our own. It is practically in our DNA to reject or fear that of which is different to us, and so it is not weak to trust or to be kind. It is harder to be these things, because the opposing forces come so effortlessly.

Grace's inclination toward 'flight' instead of 'fight' is not an indicator of weakness. It is preservation. It is learned behavior. To take a step back, recalibrate and approach again. You do not win students over by being a fearless dictator. You win them over by treating them like people, and acknowledging where you yourself have room for growth. Ryland Grace is a coward for many reasons that define his narrative, but being trusting and kind are not among them.

Humanity owes its salvation to Ryland Grace the middle school teacher.

wolfythewitch

Phm doodle requests from twt

asexualmaul

three-swords-in-a-trenchcoat

Supporting obimaul but not as a ship... not exactly nemeses... a secret third, worse thing

stealingpotatoes

how rogue one probably goes in the rebel padmé/ galaxy's messiest divorce au

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stealingpotatoes

Me imagining Kanan and Toph meeting 🤣

i mean they have a lot to bond over!

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stealingpotatoes

@happybabysloth yeah but like who's gonna know. who's gonna know he's wearing red. definitely not these guys, he's invited <3

thegreatgoatby

go my yuri

joelsbloodyhands

I think it's cute when people say that Jackie and Johnny would have been besties because I honestly think Jackie would be saying to V, "Wait! Where is he? Where is he standing? I have a thing or two to say to him about threatening to take over your body!" And then like an hour later, he'd be saying to V, "Can you ask Johnny what inspired him to write The Ballad of Buck Ravers? Seriously...who the fuck is Buck Ravers?!"

One min Johnny would be Jackie's arch nemesis and the next V would be saying, "gee thanks choom! Johnny just blipped out for an hour cause hes sick of your incessant fanboy questions."

keytistic

Temperance Johnny avoiding physical conflicts because he wants so badly to protect V's body, to honor the gift given to him. Being dragged into a bar brawl he didn't start and losing his shit and nearly beating someone to death because the guy split open V's face with a broken bottle. Quietly apologizing to someone who isn't there while he tenderly cares for the ugly wound in the bathroom mirror. Being crushed by the realization it's probably going to scar. Falling apart because he knows he's now stuck with a version of V's face that V never lived in.