I sat for some time deciding where each student would begin , with each of them I already knew what they identified with having watched them. So I sent word to each one where I wished them to begin, what they needed to do and how long each of them had to complete the task. Each beginning task would not be easy, it was often that first time at attempting something which would frustrate and make more than one doubt themselves or what they could be. Some she knew would fail and give up this was something they expected.
I thought of the prospect spex. We had seen one disappear without even completing her tasks, what would this one do I had to wonder. And so it was I sent word to her that I was looking for her, my wagons were not hard to find, they were set apart away from the main fires and in a circle, and sage often lingered in the air, if that wasn't enough then the strange things hanging from my personal spex wagon was enough to give a clear sign.
With my message was a task for her, it was actually relatively simple. Though it would not be as easy as she would think for it would require thought and focus, something not easy for the young ones that try to dance along all that life reveals and obscures.
Now I would wait to see what she would come up with.
It was about that time I saw Argus I have not yet heard how his time with the scarring went and from his expression I had a feeling I would not now either. Though I really wanted to know how he handled everything. So I waited for him to get his thoughts together, he was clearly agitated about something and it was clear he wanted to speak in the privacy of my circle.
I did not have to wait long for suddenly he just burst out in a river of words ending with "What is it with women that they do one thing and say another when you do what they want?" Well, now that was one of those loaded questions and I had to think of how to answer this after I deciphered just what had occurred.
From what I could understand one of the young women he had an interest in had been leading him to think he could kiss her and when he did she slapped him. His first encounter with the one type of woman that would tease and lead you on and when you did something she would react with outrage. I wonder if I could expect an outraged parent at my wagons soon.
"There are some women that do not know what they want, they think they want you to do one thing and then out of fear or guilt they change their minds and try to make it your fault. " I would explain to him. "If she is to young then you have to be a bit more cautious and wary of being to close unless it is clear she is wishing to be a slave." I noticed his thoughtful look. "Unfortunately there are some women out there that are" I thought of how to tactfully say it but there was no way around it and finally I had to draw in a deep breath and ask him to forgive the words I would use. "There are some women that are just cock teasers, plain and simple, not all women are like that but some are. " I swear for a moment I saw complete surprise on his face at my bluntness. "I think this is something I need to talk to a man about isn't it ?" I would quickly agree that it was. And he was calmer as he went to look for one of the ones he often would confide in.
It was times like this that if Shi were in front of me I would risk getting my head removed or killed by decking him in public. And while I was used to his lack of interest in his children it still could irritate me at times. I could only be grateful to the ones who have taken the time to help him grow into a man. "And so it begins." I stated to myself as Argus was well on his way to manhood, soon he would earn his own scar. Only one was left now to grow into adulthood. It was kind of strange having all my children no longer being young babies or toddlers. I think this was a first for me, it felt kind of odd. I would have to find things to occupy that hollow spot that I felt forming.
I thought of the prospect spex. We had seen one disappear without even completing her tasks, what would this one do I had to wonder. And so it was I sent word to her that I was looking for her, my wagons were not hard to find, they were set apart away from the main fires and in a circle, and sage often lingered in the air, if that wasn't enough then the strange things hanging from my personal spex wagon was enough to give a clear sign.
With my message was a task for her, it was actually relatively simple. Though it would not be as easy as she would think for it would require thought and focus, something not easy for the young ones that try to dance along all that life reveals and obscures.
Now I would wait to see what she would come up with.
It was about that time I saw Argus I have not yet heard how his time with the scarring went and from his expression I had a feeling I would not now either. Though I really wanted to know how he handled everything. So I waited for him to get his thoughts together, he was clearly agitated about something and it was clear he wanted to speak in the privacy of my circle.
I did not have to wait long for suddenly he just burst out in a river of words ending with "What is it with women that they do one thing and say another when you do what they want?" Well, now that was one of those loaded questions and I had to think of how to answer this after I deciphered just what had occurred.
From what I could understand one of the young women he had an interest in had been leading him to think he could kiss her and when he did she slapped him. His first encounter with the one type of woman that would tease and lead you on and when you did something she would react with outrage. I wonder if I could expect an outraged parent at my wagons soon.
"There are some women that do not know what they want, they think they want you to do one thing and then out of fear or guilt they change their minds and try to make it your fault. " I would explain to him. "If she is to young then you have to be a bit more cautious and wary of being to close unless it is clear she is wishing to be a slave." I noticed his thoughtful look. "Unfortunately there are some women out there that are" I thought of how to tactfully say it but there was no way around it and finally I had to draw in a deep breath and ask him to forgive the words I would use. "There are some women that are just cock teasers, plain and simple, not all women are like that but some are. " I swear for a moment I saw complete surprise on his face at my bluntness. "I think this is something I need to talk to a man about isn't it ?" I would quickly agree that it was. And he was calmer as he went to look for one of the ones he often would confide in.
It was times like this that if Shi were in front of me I would risk getting my head removed or killed by decking him in public. And while I was used to his lack of interest in his children it still could irritate me at times. I could only be grateful to the ones who have taken the time to help him grow into a man. "And so it begins." I stated to myself as Argus was well on his way to manhood, soon he would earn his own scar. Only one was left now to grow into adulthood. It was kind of strange having all my children no longer being young babies or toddlers. I think this was a first for me, it felt kind of odd. I would have to find things to occupy that hollow spot that I felt forming.
