Revolutions: Week 11, Period 5

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Aly looked tired and a bit worried when the class filed into the classroom.

"In case anyone is thinking of skipping class next week, it'll be our second class on making things go boom.  So whether that makes you decide to miss class or be sure to show up early, there it is."

"This class, however, we're going talk about a faction that we haven't really touched on more than tangentially yet.  And that's the military.  No matter what happens in a revolution, you're going to have to deal with the country's military at some point.  Try to get them on your side, figure out a way to keep them shining brass until you're firmly in power, send them out to the northern frontier to play in the snow, fight them face on - all of them are valid options."  She smirked.  "I don't advise the last really."

"Today, I'd like you to pair up and discuss strategies for handling the army and navy of the government you're trying to overthrow.  Anything goes, but try to look at the benefits and possible negatives to the strategy you choose.  Any questions?"

[OOC: Sooo many apologies for the less than stellar class.  I'm going to be afk from about noon until later tonight so SP is happy if you'd like to talk to Aly.  And please wait for OCD is shiny and up]

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[Rev 3/27] Sign In

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

One on top of the other like little puzzle pieces.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Sign In

[multi-madrox.livejournal.com]

Jamie is the one of the corner pieces.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Sign In

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

Seely is a pointy piece you forget to put back in the box and stand on barefoot at three in the morning while getting a glass of water.

[Rev 3/27] Notes and Questions

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Take notes, ask questions, pass notes...

Don't throw notes, Parker

Re: [Rev 3/27] Notes and Questions

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Talking to people yesterday had helped, but Bridge was still kind of quiet and withdrawn and not at all bouncy.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel smiled at Bridge as she took the seat next to him and then started to take notes. She knew all about quiet support but she was more then willing to talk if he needed it.

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[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders was sitting in the back of the room, very guiltily not looking at his best friend, or anyone else. He didn't seem too hung over, and he was walking just fine on the leg he'd broken, but he looked flat-out miserable.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Notes and Questions

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"What did you do to yourself?" Parker whispered for once not throwing notes.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Notes and Questions

[defiantlyyours.livejournal.com]

6's notions of revolution never really worked in fighting the military. He really only had fisticuffs and swordfighting on his side.

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[can_be_more]

Aeryn's mostly looking better. If tired and kind of like going out was a bad idea.

[Rev 3/27] Pair up

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Send the military off to count fluffy sheep. That always works.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam decided the easiest thing to do would be to have some revolutionaries start a second front for fighting to keep the military occupied.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

"Find their leader, convince him you're not a loon and the good guy here." Marco paused. "Bribe 'em."

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[sneerkite]

"Well, obviously, you have to undermine the military before you can get to the meat of the revolution. This is why subtle coups always work better."

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan was surprised to find she agreed with Sneerlite. "That's exactly what I would have done."

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[x5-alec.livejournal.com]

"Assassinate their leaders," Alec said. "Which is either demoralizing or frees them, though you run the risk of making them angry and focusing their attention on you."

Re: [Rev 3/27] Pair up

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"I like that," Tyler said, dropping into a chair by his roommate. "Question is, how do you get to the leaders to start with. I figure your choices are a sniper or a mole."

[Rev 3/27] Talk to Aly

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

She's around muchly.

Me? Not so much. SP is our friend.

Re: [Rev 3/27] Talk to Aly

[multi-madrox.livejournal.com]

"Hey Teach," Jamie said dropping off a shiny red apple on Aly's desk. "Sorry I missed class last week. What do I need to make up?"

Re: [Rev 3/27] Talk to Aly

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"Everything okay?" Aly asked. She was concerned, but there was also a smile at the apple. She rifled through her papers and handed Jamie the handouts (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomhigh/1290872.html#cutid1) from last class. "To make it up? Go flirt with someone."

Re: [Rev 3/27] Talk to Aly

[can_be_more]

After class, Aeryn stays behind just a little. "Sorry I missed last week. Is there any work I should catch up on?"

Re: [Rev 3/27] Talk to Aly

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"It was a bit of a repeat of two classes from last term - lying and flirting," Aly said. "You should be okay." She looked more closely at Aeryn. "Actually? Go back to bed and get some rest. Then we'll consider last class made up."

[Rev 3/27] OOC

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

I'm getting out of here and going to the beach this afternoon, thank God.

Yes, it's March and I'm in Michigan. Don't trounce my beach-going with your logic!

Re: [Rev 3/27] OOC

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, you have achieved the collapsey-sign-in OCD thread equivalent of refrigerator poetry magnets!

Re: [Rev 3/27] OOC

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

I love this class SO SO MUCH.