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Revolutions: Week 1 Period 5

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...]

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

6 eyed Bel warily. Friend or foe? Hmm...

Bel eyed 6 back. He remembered him from his last visit to Fandom, and was pretty sure he was a complete loon.

6 jotted down a note in his Freedom Journal. Bel sizing me up equally, possibly for recruitment to a planned uprising. Have not yet gleaned intent and must therefore proceed with caution.

Bel found himself idly wondering if he could use 6 for some sort of distraction, should he need it. Everyone listening to the crazy man could provide some effective cover.

~~Use me, abuse me, discard me.~~

Isabel waved cheerfully at 6.

6 pointedly ignored Isabel.

Isabel rolled her eyes. Try to be friendly and look what happens.

Anders really, really hoped Bel didn't take notice when he gingerly eased himself into his seat.

He really didn't need to die of embarrassment on the first day of class, in front of his favorite teacher.

Bel's smirk was probably visible from space.

You could probably hear Anders headdesking from a mile away.

Bel leaned over toward Anders and dropped his voice. "Something wrong?"

"Not a damn thing," Anders hissed through clenched teeth.

"Good," Bel murmured. "Because I'm sure I'll be seeing you tonight."

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Parker glared at Anders. He was supposed to be *better*, damnit.

Then she turned around and shot Bel one glare, when she was pretty sure he wasn't looking.

Grrrrrr.

Bel glanced at Parker, missed the glare, and gave her a neutral smile in return.

Parker gave him a quick, mild smirk, and looked away.

Then broke a pencil lead, writing too hard. snarl

Bel wondered what Parker's deal was.

Probably that time of month.

"When did you sneak out of LA?" Isabel leaned over and asked. "I never even got to say Happy New Year!"

"Phoebe wasn't feeling well," Bel said. "So we left a little early. How did it go?"

"Well if you weren't caught up in the drama that was Cal, Angel and Logan it was actually pretty nice," she said. "Cedric and I had a very nice time. How's Phoebe feeling now?"

"I heard about that," Bel said. "It doesn't surprise me that Logan was up to something, but Angel condoning it, now that I didn't expect. Phoebe's doing much better now. She's up and about and going to classes."

"After the stupid powers last year? I'm not surprised either. I just hope nobody winds up dead," Isabel said, shaking her head. "Good, it's not fun being sick. Granted, I don't know from personal experience. We've never been sick."