the sky is home

Justin Bardell • 34 professional History Teacher • amateur pilot Hey there, gorgeous people of the internet. The name's Justin and you can usually find me either in the classroom, teaching our youth the history of this vibrant society, or up in the sky, living all my childhood dreams. If I'm not in either of those places, I'm probably on the couch watching Netflix, cause we all have those days, you know? If you wanna know anything else, just click that ask box. Stay beautiful!

[detectivekhadem-blog]

Rosana. I’m the new Dean of Students– with the niece. Special housing, and such.

[justinbardell-blog]

Nice to meet you, Rosana. I’m the slightly old History Professor and bachelor extraordinaire. 

I hope you’re both settling in well. How old is your niece? 

[detectivekhadem-blog]

I’m going to make this short, and sweet. My name is Rosana Khadem, I’m your Islamic Studies Professor, and I’m a Switch. Call me Professor, not Miss or Mistress. If you’re in my class, try not to screw up. That’s all.

[justinbardell-blog]

Hello, Professor. I am also Professor. But you can just call  me Justin. 

[misshenriettahudson]

…hi.  Are…are you a Dominant, Justin?

[justinbardell-blog]

I am, darlin’. And I like to think a pretty decent and reasonable one. We could spend some time together first if that would help or whatever you’re comfortable with. I don’t like to see people unwell. 

[misshenriettahudson]

You wanna know what’s awful?  Drop.

And you wanna know who’s currently dropping?  Me.  I never, ever thought I’d do this, but here I am.  Pathetic, and desperate.

[justinbardell-blog]

I’m not sure if we’ve officially met yet, but if you ever need anyone in a pinch, you just let know and we can talk. The name’s Justin. 

[tristanmarshalls]

It’s not the institution, it’s the fundamentals. Exactly why I’m not actually upset at the school.

[justinbardell-blog]

Agreed. Overall Horizons has been a great place to teach. The students are wonderful. The laws they’re enforcing are just entirely unfair though. 

I’m not sure there’s anything we can do about it but whine though.

[tristanmarshalls]

In short: Fuck school, but also I’m employed by the school.

[justinbardell-blog]

I feel that sentiment all too well. They are just following the laws, of course, but the laws are a little too black and white, in my opinion. 

[tristanmarshalls]

Anyone else taking these remedial classes and feeling very frustrated because it’s teaching you stuff you already know and are now feeling very stupid? Because honestly same. 

This is more or less an unprofessional conversation, by the way- not one to reflect me or my position of employment.

[justinbardell-blog]

Nice save there, bro. I agree though, it’s pretty damn tedious. 

[regalkozlowski]

Sure, if you think you can keep up~

[subdelaneywilliams]

29 absolutely qualifies me as being able to keep up~ I’m probably the coolest teacher you’ll ever meet.

[justinbardell-blog]

HEY! I’m cool! I’m super cool. 

[domcaseyparker]

I guess I would be, but we’ll never know. :P Ah, well, she does mean well whenever she gives advice but I hope you managed to get the stain out without any major headaches. What kinda dog d’you have? I love dogs, personally. Well, all animals, really.

[justinbardell-blog]

Thank god. My spot on the hot list thanks you. I did, thanks to Grace’s cute face. He’s a golden retriever and he’s pretty much the awesomest dog you could imagine. 

[domcaseyparker]

Shame I’m not adding my face to the bunch, then, I s’pose. But I’m sure it’s a lovely place to be— Vivs really seems to like it already and classes are still very new so I think that’s a good sign. You… poured it… on the— alright, you’ve got yourself a deal.

[justinbardell-blog]

Eh, we can still count ya. Although you’d really just be my competition, wouldn’t ya? ;) I spilled red wine, well my dog spilled it, and she told me to put white wine on it. It actually helped a little? But not entirely. But whatever, I know my history, but I never claimed to be the smartest bulb in every lamp. 

[domcaseyparker]

You wouldn’t be the first person she thinks has a great face, my friend. I respect the power of your great face, though. I have loads of alcohol because I buy it and then it takes me about a million years to drink it unless I can give some to other people, so. Offer’s open.

[justinbardell-blog]

There are a lot of really great faces around here, I gotta admit. It’s a nice place to work. Fair enough. As long as you aren’t a booze smuggler. And I pointlessly poured mine on the floor last night thanks to Viv, so... I’ll take one.

[domcaseyparker]

You and me both, man, but I’ve got ‘shithead little brother’ cred to work with so there’s some leeway for me. I’ve got loads of it that is literally not going anywhere if you wanna snag a bottle.

[justinbardell-blog]

Yes, but she loves my face. She thinks it’s a great face. Not that you don’t also have a great face. Why do you have loads of wine? Are you some sort of wine hoarder? 

[domcaseyparker]

Hey, thanks a lot. I’m sure I’ll live up to the hype. 

Does she now? I guess I’ll be seeing you around every once in a while, then, considering I plan on popping in to bug the wonder twin sooner rather than later.

[justinbardell-blog]

Awesome. I love bugging her. She owes me a bottle of white wine though. 

[justinbardell-blog]

Text : Lostin

Lola: Lots of soap, vinegar, water and please, do not rub the stain.

Lola: And lots of luck because those stains are the worst.

Justin: That's what Grace said! I need you ladies around all the time. It worked pretty well though.

Justin: My dog is still... in the dog house. So to speak. I don't actually own a dog house.

[domcaseyparker]

Well, pros and cons of having a work phone and a personal cell phone— my personal phone kicked the bucket and I spent a good hour in a conference call listening to my sister’s interpreter emphatically tell the phone company that I was just learning to use my phone. And this matters to no one and for no reason but this has been a day in the life of Casey James. 

I feel like I’m never gonna get a better introduction down than that so, there ya go. Casey Parker, is me—and if anyone wants to regale me with conversation - I look forward to it.

[justinbardell-blog]

...I like you. I don’t know why.

I’m Justin. Your sister adores me. 

[justinbardell-blog]

Text : Grustin

Grace: I can't imagine that the first day was all that trying, but I also applaud your ability to apply a reward to accomplishing even a minor task.

Grace: Are you as generous with rewarding others as you are with yourself, sir?

Justin: Don't judge me. There's so many new faces who's names I have to remember.

Justin: I most certainly can be ;)

[justinbardell-blog]

Text : Grustin

Grace: That has been known to do the trick in a pinch, but it seems like an awful waste of a perfectly good white wine. Were you celebrating anything or just enjoying a glass? If I can be so bold as to ask.

Justin: Have I mentioned that I love the way you think? Just having a glass though. My reward for getting through the first day of classes. Or it was, before Sandy's tail knocked it on the floor.