I rushed to the old lab, already running late. Today was shaping up to be an interesting day, especially after receiving a text from Sophie saying she wouldn't make it. I was disappointed, as I had been looking forward to spending time with her again.
As I arrived at the lab, I was shocked to see how packed it was. Someone had even managed to get two professors to attend. Everyone was going through the formalities, and I followed suit, taking my seat at the back of the room. I preferred sitting there, as it allowed me to analyze the situation without being distracted by the gazes of others.
I spotted Lani, the computer science major, and recalled his suggestion to use a state-of-the-art random number generator, similar to the one used in the national lottery, to determine the Supreme's position for each session. My number for the day was 15, and I was curious to see how this new system would play out.
As everyone settled in, Lani began to speak formally, as was our tradition. "Everyone, I will now generate the number." The room fell silent, everyone braced themselves
I rushed to the old lab, already running late. Today was shaping up to be an interesting day, especially after receiving a text from Sophie saying she wouldn't make it. I was disappointed, as I had been looking forward to spending time with her again.
As I arrived at the lab, I was shocked to see how packed it was. Someone had even managed to get two professors to attend. Everyone was going through the formalities, and I followed suit, taking my seat at the back of the room. I preferred sitting there, as it allowed me to analyze the situation without being distracted by the gazes of others.
I spotted Lani, the computer science major, and recalled his suggestion to use a state-of-the-art random number generator, similar to the one used in the national lottery, to determine the Supreme's position for each session. My number for the day was 15, and I was curious to see how this new system would play out.
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As everyone settled in, Lani began to speak formally, as was our tradition. "Everyone, I will now generate the number." The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on the screen. There were 23 possible positions, and we each checked our number tags, waiting for the result.
Lani pressed the "generate" button, and the computer made a series of paper-shuffling sounds before announcing the winner with a celebratory "Bo bop" sound effect. The number 6 had been chosen, and Lani asked, "Who is number 6?" Macy stood up, beaming with excitement, and I couldn't help but notice her arrogant attitude.
Macy, a biology whiz, walked elegantly to the front of the room, her light blue dress with patterns catching everyone's attention. She stood tall, her fierce voice commanding attention. "I, Macy Trance, accept this position of Supreme for one and a half hours." The room erupted into four applause, and everyone prepared for the topic discussion.
The topic turned out to be the ongoing issue of male patriarchy in society. Tory immediately rose to object, visibly annoyed, but Macy swiftly penalized him for 30 minutes, silencing him for the time being.
Lani attempted to reason with Macy, pointing out the progress society had made in women's rights, but she dismissed him from the court. Professor Mark stood up, concerned about Macy's abuse of power and suppression of free speech.
I couldn't help but agree with Professor Mark and stood up to express my concerns. "Supreme Macy, I believe you're abusing your power and being unfair to the commoners." Macy's expression turned complacent, and I sensed a difficult discussion ahead.
However, just as things seemed to be escalating, Trent intervened, reminding everyone of the importance of respecting each other's opinions and perspectives. Macy's demeanor softened, and she nodded in agreement.
The discussion continued, with students sharing their thoughts and experiences. Kevin presented data on women's rights, while George shared stories of marginalized women. Robin advocated for nuance and understanding, and Macy listened attentively, asking questions and seeking clarification.
As the debate drew to a close, the room felt more united than divided. Students had shared their perspectives, and everyone had listened. Even Macy had surprised everyone by being open to different viewpoints.
As we packed up to leave, I couldn't help but think that the day had been a success, despite the initial disagreements. We had demonstrated that respectful discussion and open-mindedness could lead to greater understanding and progress.
And, to my surprise, even the "Mad Supreme" had come to her senses.
