Well, one can only hope this gives Heather a chance to explain why she did what she did. Also that she can actually apologize to Selkie. I’m sure Selkie will understand once Heather explains how Amanda treated her after being adopted (Which should be a happy prospect.) and how she felt like she needed to redeem herself in the eyes of her friends. She was desperate for their approval and though she was wrong and misguided, I believe Selkie will understand once she explains to Heather that Amanda isn’t the type of person you want to seek approval from.
Then again, Amanda has her own share or troubles and insecurities as well…
I meant this would hopefully, eventually lead to Selkie lashing out over the events that happened to her and Heather would be able to explain her actions. Not that just the ball being kicked at Heather would somehow make Heather explain herself.
As far as I remember, all Keisha said was that she wasn’t Heather’s friend anymore because she was adopted and Selkie called her stupid and a bad friend. Selkie probably doesn’t fully understand what took place.
She needs to hear it from Heather. Everyone saw how horrified Heather was about being ‘sent back’ and Selkie would surely understand if Heather explains why she did what she did. Besides, Selkie has been bullied before, she’ll probably begrudgingly sympathize with Heather because she also ended up being bullied by Amanda. Although Selkie will probably remind her that bullying doesn’t feel good and further bullying another child to get rid of your own bullying doesn’t help.
Children who bully often go along with the main antagonist or antagonistic group so they themselves won’t end up bullied. Is it right? No. Is it the child’s fault that they’re afraid of being bullied themselves and see no other real option? No. Especially when teacher’s tend to turn a blind eye to serious cases of harassment. Harmless teasing is one thing and kids need to learn to grow a little backbone and not be so damned sensitive about basically nothing, but serious cases of torment need not be taken lightly. Sometimes the kids are just too afraid to talk about it though.
As someone who was bullied in school, I’m pretty sure that Selkie won’t give two craps for why Heather bullied her, and the pathetic excuse of “I only did it so she wouldn’t pick on *me*” won’t carry any weight at all.
“Oh, YOU didn’t want to get picked on, so you thought it would be better to let ME suffer rather than standing up for yourself and calling her a jerk? Color me entirely NOT sympathetic.”
Oooh, Heather had that coming. Hope this leads to a genuine apology (once her overwhelmed solar plexus gives her breathing reflex back).
Not sure if Selkie will buy the explanation of being ostracized by the others (which is not a good excuse in the first place), though having an ally at school might appeal to her.
Not a friend though, not right away. Some kids can be quick to forgive… but I gotta say that Selkie doesn’t strike me as that type.
Perhaps this will knock the air out of Heather; then while her diaphragm resets, she can also experience suffocation and possibly understand Selkie even more.
For Selkie this is the best possible therapy, I think. Gives her a way to work the anger out of her system. And I think Heather having real challenge at being a goalie is just good for her sports skills.
How strong are her toes/the front part of her foot? I’d think they wouldn’t be very strong (wouldn’t need to be very strong) on water people, which could make kicking like that painful.
knock em out.
The only problem is that Heather will probably think it’s cool that Selkie can kick the ball so hard and with such precision.
Well, one can only hope this gives Heather a chance to explain why she did what she did. Also that she can actually apologize to Selkie. I’m sure Selkie will understand once Heather explains how Amanda treated her after being adopted (Which should be a happy prospect.) and how she felt like she needed to redeem herself in the eyes of her friends. She was desperate for their approval and though she was wrong and misguided, I believe Selkie will understand once she explains to Heather that Amanda isn’t the type of person you want to seek approval from.
Then again, Amanda has her own share or troubles and insecurities as well…
Or Heather just appreciates having someone who can kick the ball hard enough to truly be given a challenge in goal tending .
I meant this would hopefully, eventually lead to Selkie lashing out over the events that happened to her and Heather would be able to explain her actions. Not that just the ball being kicked at Heather would somehow make Heather explain herself.
As I understand it Selkie was told why Heather did it – by Kiesha.
As far as I remember, all Keisha said was that she wasn’t Heather’s friend anymore because she was adopted and Selkie called her stupid and a bad friend. Selkie probably doesn’t fully understand what took place.
She needs to hear it from Heather. Everyone saw how horrified Heather was about being ‘sent back’ and Selkie would surely understand if Heather explains why she did what she did. Besides, Selkie has been bullied before, she’ll probably begrudgingly sympathize with Heather because she also ended up being bullied by Amanda. Although Selkie will probably remind her that bullying doesn’t feel good and further bullying another child to get rid of your own bullying doesn’t help.
Children who bully often go along with the main antagonist or antagonistic group so they themselves won’t end up bullied. Is it right? No. Is it the child’s fault that they’re afraid of being bullied themselves and see no other real option? No. Especially when teacher’s tend to turn a blind eye to serious cases of harassment. Harmless teasing is one thing and kids need to learn to grow a little backbone and not be so damned sensitive about basically nothing, but serious cases of torment need not be taken lightly. Sometimes the kids are just too afraid to talk about it though.
As someone who was bullied in school, I’m pretty sure that Selkie won’t give two craps for why Heather bullied her, and the pathetic excuse of “I only did it so she wouldn’t pick on *me*” won’t carry any weight at all.
“Oh, YOU didn’t want to get picked on, so you thought it would be better to let ME suffer rather than standing up for yourself and calling her a jerk? Color me entirely NOT sympathetic.”
XD I would say this is definitely a little way Selkie subconsciously decided to get revenge on Heather for everything she did over the years…
And of course when I thought of that being Selkie’s revenge, this almost immediately popped into my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8WWd19Ok1c
Now I need to figure out a Selkiespeak translation
I don’t think it’s SUBconscious at all. Maybe not planned out in cold blood, but that’s pretty obvious white-hot anger going there…
Shades of the Waterboy there selkie.
………..ok hun you don’t have to kill her…..
I was picturing Shaolin Soccer, except there were no flames as the ball fought the friction of the air.
Heather and Selkie the Wizards of the ball like oliver and benji
Yay! Great page!
Was Heather always stocking footed, or did Selkie just knock her out of her shoes? If so, Wa-POW indeed!
In her excitement, Heather bolted outside in her socks. XD
“THIS IS SPARTA!!!!”
Sorry, had to do it.
Falcon Kick!
Called it that Selkie would be really good at soccer.
Ooh a crossover comic! But who’s the other comic? :b
Y’know, as an aquatic being, a swimmer, Selkie may have really strong legs…
Oooh, Heather had that coming. Hope this leads to a genuine apology (once her overwhelmed solar plexus gives her breathing reflex back).
Not sure if Selkie will buy the explanation of being ostracized by the others (which is not a good excuse in the first place), though having an ally at school might appeal to her.
Not a friend though, not right away. Some kids can be quick to forgive… but I gotta say that Selkie doesn’t strike me as that type.
Perhaps this will knock the air out of Heather; then while her diaphragm resets, she can also experience suffocation and possibly understand Selkie even more.
For Selkie this is the best possible therapy, I think. Gives her a way to work the anger out of her system. And I think Heather having real challenge at being a goalie is just good for her sports skills.
How strong are her toes/the front part of her foot? I’d think they wouldn’t be very strong (wouldn’t need to be very strong) on water people, which could make kicking like that painful.
Selkie is kicking with the ball of her foot, so her toes are fine.
On a related note, has anybody here seen Waterboy with Adam Sandler? Because Heather is totally Selkie’s Colonel Sanders.