School Discourse 1

Eoulapa and Aufisü were discussing the school's policies while walking towards the staff room on the ground floor. They were then crossing the Principal's Room.
 
Aufisü: "Ah, you're quite the rebel, no? You've commented much on the controversies and scandals of the principal before, have your stance swayed?"
 
Eoulapa: "Actually, regardless of past incidents and rumours, I find the principal's work on the school pretty sound."
 
They were athwart the staff room. They leaned on the fence and continued chatting.
 
Eoulapa: "And, I don't know if you were sleeping or not, but the principal, during the Opening Ceremony, proclaimed that open discourse and communication, with no subtle machinations behind the scenes, is essential. I particularly like this. Prior to that the whole school was living in mist - teacher departures unaccounted for, sexual rumours, inadequate dispelling... it's good to see some kind of change like this."
 
Aufisü: "Yea, I know you've always been a massive advocate for 'public discourse', so this turn in attitude must be satisfactory, no? Our last-year English teacher reportedly left due to coercion from someone, so I guess this will be elucidated soon."
 
Eoulapa: "I certainly hope so. However, my concerns linger. Mere vocal promises will not bring about results. If the principal, any teacher, or any student has clandestine plans, or, specifically, machinations, the wish for 'discourse' will simply remain a wish, never realised. In short, there cannot be contradictions between the principal and his actions, and so applies to us and our actions, should we conform to his objective."
 
Aufisü: "Absolutely, but how can the principal ensure that students will buy his plan? Since that notable post on NSS last year, a lot of students have been sceptical of the principal, and they often teased him, calling him "lose [redacted]" due to his name."
 
Eoulapa: "I mean, it all depends on them. There was not, is not, and will not be a complete consensus. Values will always differ, however incremental. If, due to this, students and the school refuse to cooperate, the community will break apart. It is with the presence of a 'universal value' that a country thrives, whatever it is. Culture, history, ideology, ethnicity, language... Therefore, our school needs one as well. It's not like it has to be built deliberately, since we already have one devised by the principal - discourse. Public, open, and respectful discourse that relies on concrete action instead of hidden plans. That is what I want the principal, and everyone, to do."
 
The principal was fortuitously walking by. Hearing Eoulapa's words, the principal smiled and paced by.
 
Aufisü: "Wonder if he heard you."
 
Eoulapa: "I don't know... Anyway, discourse is actually undemanding. Most think that they have to write a letter to the principal to qualify for 'discourse', but in reality effective discourse starts with being solicitous and brave. Social media, being a key component of modern-day life, can contribute to this. I've heard reports of the principal asking teachers about our Instagram accounts' content, so just a simple post of opinions can help a ton. I guess they shouldn't refrain from reaching out to teachers as well - I have been in constant contact with some teachers for months now. I hope that this makes them more willing to partake in discourse..."
 
Aufisü: "I hope so. Oh, and there's Mr Fino ('intelligence'; formally fīno̠), let's go talk to him."
 
~Written 21/10/23 12:09 at home.