Dealing With the Opposite Sex, Class #7, Friday, 2nd Period

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Vala wasn't at all downcast as she watched her students arrive in the Danger Room Shop as she'd handwavily notified them to, for the last class of the summer. Really.

"Good morning, everyone. Before we start, I'd like to say how much I've enjoyed teaching you and hope you've found it to be as useful as I'd hoped you would. Also, I know this is a vast area, especially for those of you who may be more inexperienced, so if you ever have any questions, I have two ears and they're both mostly sympathetic. It also turns out I have an office, so you can find me there occasionally as well."

She cleared her throat. "At the end of class, there will be an opportunity to ask for answers to questions that are still bothering you. First, however, I'd like you to attempt a simulated date. No," she glanced at Jeff, "you can't have safety padding this time. But this isn't a high-pressure situation, either. You're just having a nice, quiet dinner in a lovely little bistro with someone whose ship you hijacked you saw on the street, thought looked interesting, and asked to join you. Your job is to make conversation and leave, without getting food dumped on you or a drink thrown in your face."

A fire extinguisher was also in a prominent and visible place next to every romantic candlelit table for two, just in case.

She worried at her lower lip, uncharacteristically solemn. "Now, as I ruin the mood completely, I'd ask you to please stay away from the woman who's squatting in Principal Washburn's office. If she calls you down there, don't go. Don't pull stupid pranks and don't vow eternal revenge. She's very definitely unbalanced and needs professional help. You have teachers--let us take care of the problem, just this once. None of you should be hurt."

"Thank you all for a wonderful class, and I hope you have fun."

[ooc: OCD is up in a minute! Dating ho!]

Comments

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

"Don't make me shake you," said the tiny girl with some amusement.

Re: Talk to the TA

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I don't know," he laughed. "That sounds like fun."

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

"You're killing me, Karal."

Re: Talk to the TA

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Now we can't have that." Jack beckoned her closer. "Come here, and I'll tell you a secret."

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

Eying him suspiciously, she stepped a little closer.

Re: Talk to the TA

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Trying to keep that innocent expression on his face, Jack leaned closer, mouth near her ear, and whispered, "I'm not Karal."

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

Aha. "That explains a few things," she said, amazed she hadn't thought of that. Not backing off in case he didn't want everyone to know- somehow she thought he might be having fun with this- she asked, "So who are you?"

Re: Talk to the TA

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I bet you can guess," he said, not moving either, and it had nothing to do with not wanting anyone else to know. "The shirtlessness should be a clue."

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

Yeah. Of course. "He's going to hate you for this, you know," she told him. "And I can't even tease him because I'll feel bad if he get stammery."

Re: Talk to the TA

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Poor kid." Jack shook his head, but he was smiling, still amused. "Be nice to him next time you see him. He's been having a rough day."

Re: Talk to the TA

[solo_sword]

"I will," she said, backing away. "You be nice to him, too. Put on a shirt sometime today."