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Spy Tech, Class One (10 Jan)

Wednesday, January 10, Period 1

The classroom is arranged in a standard tiered format. At the front of the room is a large projection screen, and what is obviously the teacher's desk set off to one side. A small woman who may be in her sixties or seventies, dressed in a neat navy blue suit, is standing next to the desk. She has a stern expression, and watches each student carefully as they enter.

"Good morning," she says, when the class is assembled. "This is 'Spy Tech', and I am your teacher. You may address me as "M" or "ma'am", or if absolutely necessary, "Professor". You are expected to sign in for class each morning, to answer questions when asked, and to complete your assignments. Failure to attend will result in disciplinary action. Horseplay or other disruptive activities will also result in disciplinary action. My assistants for this class, Nadia Santos and Martin Blank, will be available to offer assistance to those of you who require it. You may also come to my office hours, which will be held on Thursdays, or schedule an appointment to meet with me. I believe you'll find that my expectations for this class are not unreasonable, so long as you are all willing to apply yourselves. Does anyone have any questions?"

Once the questions are asked and answered, M picks up a remote from her desk and turns on the projector. A slide is projected on the screen behind her, with the following text, which she also reads aloud:


Q: What is 'spy tech'?

A: The technology that is developed and/or adapted specifically for use in the espionage industry. 'Spy tech' can range from a simple recording device disguised as a cigarette lighter, to an elaborately retrofitted vehicle, to a weapon that can be dismantled and concealed inside other objects. The common thread is that these items, while based on the ordinary technology that we all use every day, are designed to provide the espionage professional with specialty equipment that makes his or her job easier and less hazardous.

Q: How is 'spy tech' used?

A: Espionage technology is used in a wide variety of circumstances. Communication, transportation, surveillance, intelligence gathering, defense, personal safety, and yes, assassination.


"Now, I want each of you to introduce yourself, and to tell me why you decided to enroll in this class."

Once the class discussion is completed, M instructs Nadia and Marty to hand out copies of the syllabus. Another slide appears on the screen as well.


Assignment:

Write a brief essay on one item of technology that could be adapted from everyday use for the espionage world. Explain how it would be adapted, and what would make it useful.


[ooc: A note about M: she's much nicer than she appears to be, although you'll have to look carefully to see past the stern exterior. And she means what she says, she will give out detention or other punishments liberally. However, I will contact the player OOC in advance if M decides detention is warranted. Also, any snarkiness on M's part is entirely IC, and does not reflect my own views as a player. :)

Please wait for the OCD threads are up. Have at!]


Syllabus
Class Roster
Linkdrop for classes

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
Parker grinned at Jack, waved to Anders, and then stopped by Weiss's desk for a second. "Hey."

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] dorky-broots.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Broots stuck his tongue out at Parker's back.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Parker's head didn't swivel around on her shoulders to glare at Broots. But she did have a quick moment of "hmm..." Then turned to see Broots. And raise an eyebrow.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] dorky-broots.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"What?" Broots asked and failed to look innocent.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
"It's good you're in here." Parker smiled happily. "Back up notes."

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] dorky-broots.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
"My handwriting is illegible." Broots reassured her, not mentioning that he typed.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
"You can print," Parker pointed out.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] dorky-broots.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Or type." Broots said and pointed at his laptop.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks for volunteering, Broots!"

Of course she's taking her own notes. But she's not going to share those.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
Anders waved back.

Just as stiffly as yesterday.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Parker would facepalm, but since Bel's not here, she glares, then rolls her eyes, shaking her head as she sits down.

I still have the tranquilizer gun... hmmmm..... I wonder what the dosage would be now that Bel's human?

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
Anders gave her a perfectly innocent-looking smile.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
Parker sighed, and gave him a 'what the hell' smile back. Moron. Tranqing Daisy wouldn't even help. Bah.

She tried to go back to her resolution about letting people clean up their own messes. Yup. Definitely. Not. Her. Problem.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/ 2007-01-10 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Weiss was doing his best to remain cool. "Hey, Parker."

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
"So, did you get my phone message?" No reason to repeat herself, after all, if she doesn't have to. And at least he wasn't hiding under the desk to get away from her.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/ 2007-01-10 07:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Uh, no... I haven't really had a chance to check my messages." In five days.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh." Perfect. "I just wondered if we were okay." Parker studied his face for clues, and caught herself smiling unintentionally. Hopefully.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/ 2007-01-10 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
"No reason for me not to be," Weiss said. This was freaking killing him, but he felt... weird. And she was concerned and he hated doing this to her when she couldn't possibly understand why...

And if she did, she might just kill him.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
There absolutely had to be a way to get a reaction, a tiny, tiny reaction out of him. "Right. And I'm--" She had to grin, voice purring. "Much better than fine." Parker drummed her fingers on his desktop, tappity-tap! of glee. "So. Good to know."

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/ 2007-01-10 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
This was weird, unexpected, and the word inexplicable came to mind. "Yeah, everything's cool. Well, um, I don't want to get in trouble on the first day, so..." He pointed to the front of the class.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-01-10 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure. And this is a class I want to do well in. Glad we're okay." Parker smiled at him then batted at his fingers, one glancing touch, before turning toward the front of the class. "Talk to you later."

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/ 2007-01-10 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
Dammit. Weiss, be a dude at least a little? "Hey, uh, Parker. One more thing?"

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] apocalypsesoon.livejournal.com 2007-01-11 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
John did not totally wave at Setsuna. Except the part where he did.

Re: Talk to Each Other

[identity profile] bound2blade.livejournal.com 2007-01-11 07:32 am (UTC)(link)
Setsuna...kind of warily...uh, waved back, thinking John was a little weird. Who waves in a spying class? Honestly?