Alex tried too hard. It was pretty much a giant ball and I'm sure that it was an attempt to find out where his limit was, but it got away from him and would have quite immediately put Viola in the infirmary had it actually hit her--it wasn't moving so fast that I couldn't intercept it.
If he'd tried pushing it any harder he could have put HIMSELF in the infirmary instead, out of exhaustion or possibly worse considering what most of us are even working with.
He chose not to try again after that. I think he understands his mistake, but I'll be keeping an eye on him and he knows that.
The other things so far were minor things that we've gone over before, so some general safety reminders might be necessary.
I see. Well done in preventing the worst in happening. It seems like I will have to spend more time one-on-one with Alex after class at some point. He's talented, and he knows it. But the problem is he's also too eager. He's a teenager, that's normal. But it's also dangerous.
I am glad to hear he was wise enough, at least, to realize he needed to stop at that point. That much suggests to me that it was an honest mistake, if something of a reckless one.
Viola wasn't hurt, obviously, but how did she take the close call?
Fairly well, I would say; she didn't look particularly spooked by what happened. Disappointed that it did, maybe.
But she also didn't say much of anything after it happened, so I don't know what exactly might have gone through her mind. I could try to ask how she's doing later.
Out of everyone that's come here with me so far, though, I think she has the best understanding of the risks involved in any of this.
I'll leave the decision of whether or not to ask her up to you, then. Given I haven't heard anything from the staff about any incidents, she hasn't reported it elsewhere either.
Perhaps extend the offer to listen to her if you're inclined. Leave the ball in her court. Just knowing that they can speak about it on their terms often leaves people more comfortable to do so.
More importantly, that applies to you too. If you need or want to talk about anything with the responsibilities I've given you, never be shy in talking to me about it. I am aware I am asking much of you, given the circumstances.
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Date: 2020-11-07 12:24 am (UTC)If he'd tried pushing it any harder he could have put HIMSELF in the infirmary instead, out of exhaustion or possibly worse considering what most of us are even working with.
He chose not to try again after that. I think he understands his mistake, but I'll be keeping an eye on him and he knows that.
The other things so far were minor things that we've gone over before, so some general safety reminders might be necessary.
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Date: 2020-11-07 01:09 am (UTC)I am glad to hear he was wise enough, at least, to realize he needed to stop at that point. That much suggests to me that it was an honest mistake, if something of a reckless one.
Viola wasn't hurt, obviously, but how did she take the close call?
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Date: 2020-11-07 01:41 am (UTC)But she also didn't say much of anything after it happened, so I don't know what exactly might have gone through her mind. I could try to ask how she's doing later.
Out of everyone that's come here with me so far, though, I think she has the best understanding of the risks involved in any of this.
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Date: 2020-11-20 05:01 pm (UTC)Perhaps extend the offer to listen to her if you're inclined. Leave the ball in her court. Just knowing that they can speak about it on their terms often leaves people more comfortable to do so.
More importantly, that applies to you too. If you need or want to talk about anything with the responsibilities I've given you, never be shy in talking to me about it. I am aware I am asking much of you, given the circumstances.