ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-03-13 11:18 am
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Revolutions: Week 9 Period 5

Aly was perched on top of her desk again as she watched the students come into the classroom.

"I hope you didn't miss me too much last week though it sounds like Bridge was an excellent substitute."  She grinned at Bridge.  "I'm sorry to say I don't have pie for you all.  Hopefully you won't hold it against me."

"Today we're going to switch things up a bit.  This whole semester we've focused on what it's like from the revolutionaries' standpoint. But I spent the past week in my country looking at things from a different angle - from that of the reigning government."

"So today, in small groups or pairs, I'd like you to react to a scenario as you would if you were the government of a country.  Go in with all your guns blazing, try to talk to the dissidents, infiltrate them, try to capture them and ship them off into exile, it's up to you.  Once you decide a plan of attack, I'm going to tell you how the revolutionaries react to your plan and you can respond once more."

"I'm sorry to tell all you strictly democratic souls, but today, you're all representatives of a monarchy.  Your intelligence service has brought information to you of a lost 'true heir' to the throne being spoken about in the streets.  A coalition of mainly merchants - your middle class - has started to form around this supposed heir, and the people of the streets seem to be turning towards that banner."

She grinned.  "You all have quite good instincts from the stirring things up side, let's see how you do when your objective is order in your country.  Any questions?"


[OOC: Please wait for the OCD is up.]

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
And that topic hit a little to close to home for Isabel's comfort. She sat in the back of the room and kept her head down.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] bridge-carson.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
You okay? Bridge scribbles on a piece of paper and slides it in Isabel's direction.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabel shrugged. A little too close to real life.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] bridge-carson.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Bridge winces. Yeah, I guess it would be. Anything I can do? Writing "I'm sorry" just seemed kind of trite.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Sadly, no. I'll be okay. Thanks though.

And because distractions are so much nicer, she added a line.

I talked to Xander yesterday.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] bridge-carson.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
A hopeful smile appears on Bridge's face at that.

How'd that go?

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] carter-i-am.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Sam cast a worried look at Isabel.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabel noticed the look and sighed, fairly certain that Jack must have told Sam at least some of what she'd told him.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] carter-i-am.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack had, but so had Isabel. In any event, she wasn't going to poke at Isabel about it in the middle of class.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
She flipped a note onto Sam's desk. Last week I was one of the rebels. Bad memories.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] carter-i-am.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, ouch. Sam sent a note back. Don't think about it. Or think about what you wish the establishment had done to make things easier.
demonbelthazor: (Bel is looking to his left)

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[personal profile] demonbelthazor 2007-03-13 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Bel blinked. Anders had told him Isabel had left school. As he was doing the whole lurk in the back of the room thing, too, he hesitated a moment, then moved toward her desk.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabel looked up, wary of anyone lurking around her. She blinked for a minute and before actually managing a smile. "Hey stranger. Long time no see."
demonbelthazor: (Hand on head)

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[personal profile] demonbelthazor 2007-03-13 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hi," Bel said awkwardly. "Anders told me you'd left school but . . . here you are."

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I got back Friday but I've mostly been staying in my room catching up on sleep hiding," she explained. "How are you? You obviously, but still. Readjusting okay?"
demonbelthazor: (Headtilt)

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[personal profile] demonbelthazor 2007-03-13 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I'm me again," Bel said, ducking his head. "And . . . I'm sorry about what I did. He did."

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Parker shot Isabel a glance at this, just like the rest of her friends, and wished that Isabel had opted to miss classes a little longer.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabel shrugged and shot Parker a wain smile.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Parker shook her head, and then passed Isabel a note. Xander's coming to the spa with us, if that's okay? Think of the amusement value.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
That made her smile. Cool. Does that mean he really has a harem?

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2007-03-13 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Parker grinned.

If he does, he has to buy us really cool jewelry. And possibly chocolates. Especially if anyone washes his back.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com 2007-03-14 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Anders edged to the back of the room toward the end of the lecture and rested a hand on her shoulder. He really wanted to just give her a big hug, but he wasn't sure how well that would go over.

[OOC: Headed home now, as laptop battery is about to go; pick up in about 30.]

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-14 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Isabel flinched slightly, but only because Anders unknowingly rested his hand right over Kivar's mark. "Hi," she said, getting to her feet and giving him a small smile.

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com 2007-03-14 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
"You're back," he said, half-wonderingly and half relieved, holding his arms out and halfway starting to hug her. "I am so frakking glad to see you."

Re: [Rev 3-13] During the Lecture

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2007-03-14 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
She leaned in to return the hug, knowing he needed it as much as she did. "Back at ya," Isabel grinned. "How are you?"