Tark and Splerp

Splerp punched Tark.
Tark looked crossly at Splerp.


Splerp punched Tark.
"I haven't done anything to you," Tark said.  "There is no reason for you to behave this way.  It's not okay to punch people."
And Splerp punched Tark again to get Splerp to shut up.
Tark had to sit down, because that punch really hurt.


Splerp punched Tark.
And Tark told somebody.
"Splerp punched me!" Tark said.
But Somebody did nothing.


Splerp punched Tark in the back.
And Tark stood confused.
Tark was having a hard time breathing.
Being punched in the back really knocks the wind outta ya.




Questions:


What do you think Tark should do?
Should Tark punch Splerp?  Do you think Splerp would punch Tark harder if Tark punched Splerp?
Should Tark walk away from Splerp?  What if Splerp and Tark work together, should Tark walk away from Tark's job just to get away from Splerp?
Should Tark talk with Splerp?  Knowing that Tark already talked with Splerp and there was no change, what could Tark say differently to make things turn out differently?
Should Tark speak with somebody else about Splerp?  Since nobody did anything before when Tark spoke, what could Tark say differently to make things turn out differently?  Whom should Tark talk with?
Should Tark shank Splerp with a prison shiv Tark fashioned out of a chicken bone?  If so, how many times should Tark stab Splerp to ensure death?
If you were Splerp, what are some reasons why you might be punching Tark?
If you were Tark, what are some things you would do to not get punched in the future?
If you are Tark, what do you need to do in order to feel okay about your situation?