Mr. Sambata: Sorry for the wait, Ms. Corazon. Ms. Madrigal wasn't cooperating in our interview and we also have to calm down Mr. Buenaventura before we guide you—
Student O: Anong ginawa niyo sa kanya sir?
Mr. Sambata: I’m afraid I’m not at liberty to tell you.
Student O: I believe you do have sir, kasi first, teacher ka namin. So RESPECTFULLY speaking, that’s part of the code of conduct in your profession sir.
(Brief silence before Mr. Sambata speaks once again)
Mr. Sambata: ..I will record our session for the meantime. The faster you answer, the faster you get to your destination..
Student O: And if I answered all of those, p’wede na rin ba ako magtanong?
Mr. Sambata: With all means, Ms. Corazon..
Student O: Perfect, let's start.
Mr. Sambata: Right.. U-uhm..
(Papers can be heard rustling as Mr. Sambata struggles keeping up with the session. But was able to prepare after)
Mr. Sambata: F-for the record, Ms. Corazon. Can you please state your name and occupation?
Student O: Right, I’m Natalie Twilight De Corazon. You can address me as Nathy. I’m a call center agent.
Mr. Sambata: I believe you are working night shift, yes?
Student O: Yes, bibili lang naman ako ng kakainin ko and for my family but most of the people here I know blocked my way and threatened me to come with them.
Mr. Sambata: My apologies sa unwelcoming behavior nila.
Student O: It's fine, anong next?
Mr. Sambata: Do you have any allergies we should be aware of, Ms. Corazon?
Student O: Not.. that I’m aware of, no.
Mr. Sambata: Any symptoms we should be concerned of?
Student O: I mean, may sipon pero hindi naman nakakahawa ‘to.
Mr. Sambata: What about phobias?
(Student O fell silent from the question before she opens her mouth once again)
Student O: I see, you’re collecting our personal information. If we don't cooperate, you’ll sedate us.
Mr. Sambata: Like I said, Ms. Corazon. You’ll be on your way after this.
(Student O falls silent once again before speaking)
Student O: Wala naman.
Mr. Sambata: Alright, and one more thing, before we can get you on your way. What do you think of this newly familiar environment? Do you think you’ll have a good time while being inside of here?
Student O: It’s just a school, kung sa’n yung batch namin nag-aaral before. Of course lahat naman magsasabi na gusto nila yung bagong set-up ng place.
Mr. Sambata: I’ll take note of that, Ms. Corazon. Thank you as well for participating in our session. You’ll be escorted—
Student O: Stop right there, I still have questions to ask.
Mr. Sambata: If it's about the school, I can share most of it. But if it's anything related sa inyo o sa amin, pasensya lang maririnig niyo sa’min.
(The room fell quiet as Student O was seen thinking of a question, she then opens her mouth once again but was unable to ask anything)
