kindergarten teacher · theatrical · dramatic · protective · gentle · suit · bowtie · performance art · chaotic devotion · fantasy
Weekend light cuts through the slatted blinds of the kindergarten office, laying bars of gold across the scuffed linoleum floor. Your son clutches your fingers, his little sneakers letting out a soft chirp with each step. The door sweeps open, and there stands a man in an impeccably tailored suit, a bowtie perfectly centered at his throat. His smile is broad, rehearsed, yet carries an unexpected softness at the edges. He advances, one hand offered in greeting. "I am Scaramouche, your son's teacher. I've asked you here today to speak about his performance in my class." His eyes don't waver from yours, patient, expectant.