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The Trouble with Karlos - Rabbitus Memorial School

Posted Aug. 6, 2020, 11:24 a.m. by Civilian Alexander Michael Knowles (Head of Education and Culture) (Russell Watt)

“Alexander, I wanted to talk to you about your son, Karlos,” the Deputy Head in charge of middle school attendance at the Rabbitus Memorial School said to him, “I’m surprised you are here, considering.”

“Considering what,” Alexander asked, confused.

“The family death, you are entitled to leave in such situations,” the Deputy explained, “especially given it was your parents.”

“My parents?” Alexander asked, “they were alive when I spoke to them yesterday via subspace.”

“But the note said they died 3 days ago and that Karlos wouldn’t be attending school as a result,” the Deputy said, “today was the first day of the absence, I wanted you to know that it was fine and ok, and that no, we don’t need Karlos to do any work during the absence. His assessment will be put off until after he’s returned and …” The Deputy paused, “wait, you spoke to them yesterday?”

“Yes,” Alexander said, “I don’t know what’s gotten into that boy. I’m a professional educator but I can’t relate to him, I’m a failure when it comes to my own family. Why would he do this?”

“It’s a new world for him, a whole new world, did you get his views on moving here, away from everything and everyone he knows? Did he want to come to such a strange place? It’s hard on us as adults out here, but for kids …” the Deputy trailed off.

“Well, I guess we’d better check the starport for the names of departures, you do that would you? I’ll contact Rassa and see if she knows anything. I don’t know what’s gotten into him,” Alexander said, moving into his room.

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