[This Tuesday, a Little Brother unit approaches each student around lunchtime. Each robot reaches into its wooly chassis and withdraws a small parcel, which they press into the hands of its respective recipient.
After the gifts are handed over, the sheep immediately make a beeline away. They don’t even stay around to sign as the Principal’s voice booms through the PA system. Instead, his words are recorded in writing on a small note, like a gift card, taped to each butcher's paper-wrapped box.]
Last week was a disappointment for everyone. Well, except for the clown, I guess. This week, however, I expect great things from everyone. No more pulling punches! If you prefer those back at home over your fellow students then this should force your hand, right? Here’s some proof that I know what you hold dear.
[Though the speech clearly evokes the contents of the package, it’s probably best to be certain. Upon unwrapping and opening their box, students will find three things: 1) a plain folder with a few photographs of someone important to them, taken in secret from a few feet away; 2) a lock of hair or similar physical evidence, such as feathers, fur, scales, or cloth; 3) a small, innocuous personal affect, like a teddy bear, watch, or old sweater (maybe it even still smells like them). Those who do not or no longer have someone important to them will instead find evidence of something (a place, perhaps, or a thing) important enough that, if it were destroyed or damaged, it would devastate them.]
What are you waiting for?! The clock's ticking, I'm not a patient man.
MOTIVE
After the gifts are handed over, the sheep immediately make a beeline away. They don’t even stay around to sign as the Principal’s voice booms through the PA system. Instead, his words are recorded in writing on a small note, like a gift card, taped to each butcher's paper-wrapped box.]
Last week was a disappointment for everyone. Well, except for the clown, I guess. This week, however, I expect great things from everyone. No more pulling punches! If you prefer those back at home over your fellow students then this should force your hand, right? Here’s some proof that I know what you hold dear.
[Though the speech clearly evokes the contents of the package, it’s probably best to be certain. Upon unwrapping and opening their box, students will find three things: 1) a plain folder with a few photographs of someone important to them, taken in secret from a few feet away; 2) a lock of hair or similar physical evidence, such as feathers, fur, scales, or cloth; 3) a small, innocuous personal affect, like a teddy bear, watch, or old sweater (maybe it even still smells like them). Those who do not or no longer have someone important to them will instead find evidence of something (a place, perhaps, or a thing) important enough that, if it were destroyed or damaged, it would devastate them.]
What are you waiting for?! The clock's ticking, I'm not a patient man.