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Recognizing Bullying

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A student named Jake is filming himself in the school auditorium as social media comments hover around him. Jake says, “A ‘kindness’ challenge? Do they think we’re babies?” as two other students cheer him on. In the background, two more students look concerned as Captain Compassion and the principal watch from the auditorium stage.
On the auditorium stage, a portal opens behind Captain Compassion. She tells the principal, “I see Jake doesn’t seem convinced. It takes courage to report bullying when you recognize it. Refusing bullying behavior can take many forms, such as including others.” The principal listens, looking into the distance.
As Captain Compassion continues to watch, she says, “Jake needs to be shown the true power of kindness.” She whooshes from the auditorium stage into the portal, leaving behind a cloud of smoke. The principal doesn’t notice Captain Compassion has left and replies, “Yes, I agree. When students have the courage to report bullying, adults need to take action.” The principal turns, realizing Captain Compassion has disappeared. He calls out, “Hello … Captain Compassion?”
Later that day, Jake makes his way to City Mall. A shadowed figure, smirking on a bench nearby, calls out to Jake as he walks by with his cellphone in his hand. The figure says, “Hey Jake, I see your video is going viral. How does it feel to be an influencer?” Jake responds, “What? Who are you?” The mall is crowded, with people walking past. The shadowed figure says, “Don’t tell me you don’t recognize me.” Social media comments hover around them.
The figure emerges from the shadows and wraps their arm around Jake. They say, “Don’t you remember? I helped you with the mean comments on your videos.” The figure looks like a doppelganger of Jake, except with bright green eyes. Social media comments hover around the doppelganger’s head. Jake frowns and says, “Wait? Why do you look like me?” The figure responds, “It’s me, @TheRealJake. The ‘you’ you’ve always wanted to be.” Jake exclaims, “My old troll account?”
On the screen of a cellphone, a video plays of Jake alongside @TheRealJake. Jake and @TheRealJake say together, “Follow us on live as we show everyone that kindness is weakness and only the strong survive!!” Supportive comments and emojis appear at the bottom of the screen.
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