Revolutions: Week 1 Period 5

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Aly perched on top of her desk, watching her students enter the classroom with a bit of a smile. She nodded to those she knew before and smiled at the ones who looked like they were probably brand new. Once everyone was seated, she stood up and leaned against the desk.

"Good afternoon. Some of you know me already, but for those of you who don't, I'm Alianne of Pirate's Swoop. You all can call me Aly, but if you're uncomfortable with that, duani is also acceptable." She grinned. "First person to call me Miss Aly, I get to demonstrate on.  This class is 'So You Say You Want a Revolution.'  If you're not interested in revolutions or you thought you were taking Home Ec - that was first period.  You missed it."

"During the term, we're going to talk about why formenting revolution can be a good thing.  We're going to discuss what revolutions can be used for, how they can be put together, and why a failed revolution can be just as effective."  She gazed at all of them with a slight smile.  "And yes, I still hate theory so practicalities will be covered.  Demolitions, weaponry, organisation, magic - or not, tactics."  She grinned.  "And my favourite, intelligence."

"Seven years ago, I helped organise a rebellion that put my Queen in power and have served as her Spymaster ever since.  Almost everything I'm going to be teaching you is what I learned during the rebellion and in the years since.  And if I didn't learn it there, it's something that was useful to me at the time."  She paused thoughtfully, stroking her black beaded necklace.  "In spying, your brain is almost everything - half of spying is half mental as I've said before.  But a single person can't put together an effective revolution.  But a single person can destroy one.  And a failed rebellion feeds only the ravens and Stormwings.  It's a dangerous game.  And one you have to commit to fully if you're going to succeed."

"So today, I'd like to get to know those of you I don't know already, and I'd like to hear what you think about revolutions and rebellions.  When are they appropriate, what would it take to rebel against the current power structure of your home country, society, or even this school."  She smiled mischievously.  "Zuko and Bridge are your TAs for this class.  They'll help me with many of the aspects so if you have any questions and I'm not around, feel free to ask them."

[OOC: And OCD is coming up...]

Comments

Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Name, two interesting/random things about you

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[demonbelthazor]

"I'm Belthazor. My mother was a demon, my father was human. I'm currently possessed by the Source of All Evil. I'm frakking Anders (but not at this exact moment). I like to make Parker's head explode. I want a cookie. Capricorn."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[thebluespirit.livejournal.com]

"I am Zuko," Zuko introduced himself and seemed to think that no one needed to know two random things.

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

"I'm Charlie Kawalsky. I own a robot fish and I've helped stop a revolution before, so I figure it's time to see the other side."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[defiantlyyours.livejournal.com]

"I am Number 6. You won't get anything from me."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

"My name is Seely Booth, I like nun porn and wearing leather pants and or skirts. Shirt optional."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Name's Anders. Uh . . . first name is Samuel but I really hate being called that. I've got a tawdry illicit thing going with Bel right now, but not right now even though it would make Parker's head explode and that would be kind of funny. And, uh, I have this cool Galaxy Glider that my best friend Bridge built for me. It doesn't actually go into space, though."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[can_be_more]

"My name is Aeryn Sun, I used to be military, and... I've never participated in a revolution, but give me a few cycles," she says. John did say it was right up her alley.

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

"My name is Marco, I like to play a lot of video games and I've seen Naomi Campbell up close."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[x5-alec.livejournal.com]

"I'm Alec. I used to be X5-494 when I first got to Fandom and I can jump over a ten-foot fence from a standing position." He figured that was interesting enough without being too descriptive.

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[strahl-pirate.livejournal.com]

Balthier, I currently have a substantial bounty on my head and my partner in crime is a bunny girl.

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[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"I'm Tyler, I know a lot about making things blow up, and I don't trust anything I don't cook."

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[untouchableskin.livejournal.com]

"My name is Marie D'Ancanto. I'm a mutant who can kill someone with a touch and apparently go by the name Rogue in other dimensions."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Parker. My head explodes with some provocation. I manage a rock band - Teal Dear, live, this weekend! - and I was once kicked off the isle of Ikea."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'm Isabel Evans. I'm from Roswell and at some point I have to help my brother get his throne back."

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[walter-n-wires.livejournal.com]

I'm Walter Dornez and I got my first job after unsuccessfully picking a vampire's pocket, and my second job after my mentor introduced me to The Perk's floor.

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I'm Sam Carter. I gave away my cat to an alien a guy I just met, and I may have started a revolution or two once spent the weekend fishing in a lake that had no fish."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[sneerkite]

"Steerpike. I have no last name. Or first name. Only Steerpike. I'm from the Earldom of Gormenghast. Which, apparently, no one here has ever heard of."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"I am the Princess Royal Irulan Corrino of House Corrino. I like big hats. I am a Bene Gesserit Trainee and I like gold."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"I'm Bridge Carson. I'm a Cadet at SPD Academy and I can sense energy including the not-so-unresolved sexual tension between my BFF and Belthazor over there."

Re: Rev 1/9 - Introductions

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

The classes she'd signed up for this term were ones that she hoped would help her be a more artful investigator and reporter and if that meant it would be a little strange to taking a class from her cheerleading coach, who was also the daughter of her classmate with the dry humored talking cat, she would just have to suck it up and deal. Super long run-on like whoa!

"Name's D'anna, I..." some days it was just difficult to talk about herself. "I think birthday parties are weird but I like them, and I'm a brain-breaking Seawhorse who supports shirtlessness in others."

Rev 1/9 - What do you think?

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

When are revolutions appropriate? What would it take you to rebel against current power structures?

Re: Rev 1/9 - What do you think?

[thebluespirit.livejournal.com]

"It's never appropriate," Zuko replied matter of factly. "Rebels are traitors and should be dealt with as such."

Rev 1/9 - Take Notes/Chat During the Lecture

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Not too loudly, thank you.

Re: Rev 1/9 - Take Notes/Chat During the Lecture

[demonbelthazor]

Bel was a lot more interested in crushing rebellions than starting one, but he figured he might learn something useful in the class.

Rev 1/9 - Talk to Aly After Class

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

She's here, around, and more than happy to talk to people...

Re: Rev 1/9 - Talk to Aly After Class

[thebluespirit.livejournal.com]

Zuko held back after class to talk to Aly. "I never volunteered to be TA," he said, getting right down to business.

Rev 1/9 - OOC

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world.
Tou tell me that it’s evolution,
Well, you know
We all want to change the world.
But when you talk about destruction,
Don’t you know that you can count me out.
Don’t you know it’s going to be alright...

Re: Rev 1/9 - OOC

[defiantlyyours.livejournal.com]

Number 6 is probably going to be a pain the butt. Mostly because, well... he's 6.