21). "Does the term 'cruel and unusual punishment' mean anything to you?!" (Declan, Crossing, continuation of the last scene)
Caitlin had come to see me at practice, and for the first time in a long time I had actually stepped away from the percussionists. Things were going surprisingly well with her, and she was probably the first girl ever to visit me at a rehearsal.
As I made my way back down to the field, I observed my section. They were one of the most talented Lines I had ever seen – some years, you lucked out, and the chemistry came together to form a group of drummers that couldn't be created anywhere else. This was that year. I had been saving an Indoor show just for such a group, and couldn't wait until it was time to prepare our WGI show.
Of course, I couldn't let them know that. I needed to work them harder than ever, because while macho and cocky attitudes are healthy, discipline and respect are important as well.
Putting the smile off my face, I barked, "Does the term 'cruel and unusual punishment' mean anything to you?!"
