Keefe then took credit for slipping Gurgle Gut into Fitz’s lunch. Fitz didn’t seem upset. He claimed it was a prank (instead of a case of bullying). But the other prodigies were thoroughly distracted.
4 out of 10
One detention assigned.
Perhaps allowing Keefe to skip Level One was a mistake—though his Mentors claim he continues to excel in their sessions. Still, that doesn’t excuse disrespectful behavior! I reminded Keefe that he could end up expelled if he continues down this path—and asked Elwin to make tomorrow’s detention particularly unpleasant to serve as a wake-up call. Elwin said he’ll have the prodigies refill vials of pooka pus, which should make Keefe regret his recent life choices.
—Dame Alina
VIOLATION
SERIOUSNESS
SENTENCE
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
DISRUPTING DETENTION
According to a report from Elwin, today’s punishment resulted in what Keefe has termed, “The Great Pus-plosion!” It’s unclear how the vat of pooka pus erupted, but Keefe was definitely involved.
8 out of 10
Three additional detentions
assigned.
Note sent home.
In hindsight, giving Keefe access to an abundant supply of pooka pus was a terrible idea! The cleanup took hours! (And my gown is ruined!) I spoke with Elwin, since three additional detentions doesn’t seem like enough—and I disagree with his assessment that I should “find my sense of humor.” I sent a strongly worded letter to Keefe’s parents. And I’m making sure the next three detention Mentors choose punishments that don’t involve odorous substances!
—Dame Alina
VIOLATION
SERIOUSNESS
SENTENCE
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
DISRUPTING DETENTION
According to a report from Sir Bubu, Keefe interrupted the day’s punishment (which involved a recitation of one of the more tedious Dwarven poems) by improvising a recitation of his own: a poem he called “The Saga of Sir Bubu.”
4 out of 10
A week of additional detentions assigned.
Note sent home.
I fear these antics are making detention seem “fun”—both to Keefe and to other prodigies. All afternoon, I’ve been hearing “The Saga of Sir Bubu” repeated through the halls—and while certain lines were admittedly amusing, this needs to stop! I let Keefe know I’m contemplating expulsion. And I’m meeting with a group of Mentors later to discuss new punishment strategies. Also sent an incredibly stern warning to Keefe’s parents, reminding them that having their son attend Foxfire is a privilege!
—Dame Alina
VIOLATION
SERIOUSNESS
SENTENCE
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
DITCHING THE UNIVERSE
According to a report from the gnomes, Keefe was found tucked into a nook behind the gremlin statue in the Level One Atrium during his session.
3 out of 10
A week of detention assigned.
Note sent home.
There haven’t been any incidents for several weeks, so I’d thought my efforts had finally succeeded. But judging by the amount of Prattles littering the floor of Keefe’s hiding place, I suspect he goes there often. (Likely taking advantage of the fact that Sir Jarvin rarely pays attention to anything except the stars. I really should replace him as a Mentor. But he gives the loveliest compliments on my hair.…) Clearly I need to send a stronger message. So Keefe gets to sit through another week of detention—and I made much clearer threats to him, as well as in the letter I sent home to his parents.
—Dame Alina
VIOLATION
SERIOUSNESS
SENTENCE
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
THE GREAT GULON INCIDENT
Dozens of reports have been gathered on this incident. But it’s still unclear exactly what happened.…
11 out of 10
NONE.
(For now!)
I know Keefe was behind this, no matter how many times he claims he had nothing to do with it! There has to be evidence somewhere (something like this would’ve taken weeks of planning!), and when I find it, he’s off to Exillium! But first… I need to get this smell out of my hair.…
—Dame Alina
VIOLATION
SERIOUSNESS
SENTENCE
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
DITCHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
According to a report from Sir Bubu, Keefe was found hiding in one of the detention rooms during session.
6 out of 10
One month of detention assigned.
Note sent home.
I still haven’t connected Keefe to the gulon incident (I refuse to call it “great”)—but if he likes the detention room so much, he can spend an entire month there! I also informed him and his parents that unless they can outline specific steps to correct this situation, I’m starting expulsion proceedings!
—Dame Alina
Update: Lady Gisela had quite a few unpleasant things to say about my note (and my leadership skills in general). It also appears that Lord Cassius could cause me a tremendous amount of headaches if I proceed with the expulsion. In light of that, I’ve decided to see if the problem can be remedied a different way. I’ll now be personally overseeing Keefe’s detentions, which will be held one-on-one in my office, and I have a strategy to hopefully get through to him. (Though I’ve also reduced the