[Video message]

[allons_y_alonso]

[The Doctor is sitting on the chair next to the TARDIS control console, bouncing a rubber ball against the floor and catching it again and again. He glances sideways at the camera, making a noise between his lips and his teeth.]

It's hard to know what to say, isn't it? After something like that. A lot of people hurt, or scared. A lot of people out of work because the buildings they work in were wrecked. Even school's down to half-days while they repair the damage.

But I can tell you this. Whatever kind of trouble we go through, we can all go on. Every last one of you. You are all -- we are all -- amazing people. Trolls, humans, Time Lords, assorted other species... we're resilient. Got depth nobody can guess at, not even ourselves. I've seen you all do it before, and it has been... incredible. A privilege, really.

And I think, right now, that might be what you all need to hear. We're going to make it. We're going to make it because you are all so strong, so astounding... such brilliant people.

I might not always be happy to be here, but I'm always proud to be one of you.


[The camera shuts off. Then, after a moment, it turns on again, with him crouching in front of it, squinting into the lens.]

And because of that, by the way. When the school does go back to a full day and my classes start again. Because you are such fantastic people... all the homework I assigned for Monday is still going to be due.

Comments

[callbacks]

what????

[allons_y_alonso]

The worksheets I handed out on Friday. First worksheets of the semester, you know, I don't generally like worksheets but these were a special exception.

[callbacks]

i demand special compensation
i was a victim here
ill get kaworu to sign a kidnappers note

[rule_britannia]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one taking this policy.

Though I may give a little ground for quality. This time. Some of the children have been through quite a lot. It's bound to be playing on their minds.

[allons_y_alonso]

Oh, I never admit anything about my grading criteria out loud.

Not even to the school board, really.

[rule_britannia]

Best thing, if I'm honest.

Keep everyone guessing. Even the students.

[callbacks]

what??????

[rule_britannia]

Was something unclear?

[quarkylass]

Is getting bit by a giant spider an excuse for a lack of quality?

[rule_britannia]

Oh, good lord, Jade, you're in the hospital. I don't expect you to be writing assignments.

[chronosexual]

Doctor, I can't find Gwen. She didn't come to work today.

[allons_y_alonso]

I'll start looking.

Jack...

You know the first place to check.

[chronosexual]

Don't bother. Inspector Beifong informed me that she's been released.

She's gone.

text; private

[maiditoutalive]

im not coming
ill take the zero i dont really care

Re: text; private

[allons_y_alonso]

But you don't even know how long it will be before classes start again!

[razorback]

How does school even work?

[allons_y_alonso]

I've been asking myself that for a very long time.

[hypertoxic]

Hahahaha. Oh my god. That sure was inspiring! I feel like a whole new person. You sure showed me how gr8 it is to 8e alive and 8e stuck in this stupid place!!!!!!!! I can't 8elieeeeeeeeve I didn't see it 8efore. Holy shit.
Anyway.
I'm pretty sure I destroyed whatever homework you gave out when I ripped my room apart.
So that's not happening!

[ For the record this is a complete lie. But it's a plausible one. ]

[allons_y_alonso]

I'll send you a fresh copy. Still plenty of time, after all.

And of course, your free pass still stands even if we get back into session early.

Once it's up, though, I'll expect that homework.

[twinknife]

Man, you really don't hold back, do you?

[allons_y_alonso]

Should I?

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[tookthename]

[Carol didn't know she needed to hear that until she did]

Thanks, Doctor.

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[allons_y_alonso]

You're welcome.

[quarkylass]

Oh good! I love homework! It would have been sad if we didn't get to do them.

[allons_y_alonso]

I worked hard on them! Not that many worksheets have Venn diagrams or imagination exercises!