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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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Name, two interesting/random things about you

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

Not too loudly, thank you.

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

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...

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"Yeah, I dunno about the appropriate thing, but it'd probably take a nuke or a full-scale invasion to do it. Or a really big space ship."

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

"Revolutions are appropriate when the current system of rule has proven itself tyrannical," Number 6 said. "Freedom for all people is paramount. Freedom to think, freedom to breathe, freedom to live."

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

"His favorite song is 'Convoy' and he enjoys long walks on the beach," Jamie volunteered helpfully.

"So...hey."

"I am not you," Zuko glowered at Jamie.

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

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

*takes that as a challenge*

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

"I really could've lived with never knowing that about you, man."

Is this class going to be a pissing contest between 6 and Zuko about who can be more of an obstinate stick-up-the-butt? If so, win.

"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."

This reminded Zuko of something that Aly had said on the radio. "What's nun porn?"

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Revolutions: Week 1 Period 5

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Rev 1/9 - What do you think?

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

Rev 1/9 - Talk to Aly After Class

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