Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Tuesday Second Period (10/09)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Tuesday, October 9, Second Period

The ususal breakfast goodies were laid out on the table. Additionally the seating was all arranged into pairs, with a table holding a small pot and two cups next to each pair.

"Today's class discussion is on the topic of scam artists and prediction. I'd like to hear your opinions on some of the following questions:

-Does charging money for telling fortunes affect the validity of a prediction?
-Do fortune-teller con artists harm the reputation of "real" seers?
-How can legitimate prophets and seers counteract the public perception of fortune-tellers as cons?"

Once the discussion was over, Aziraphale gave a brief lecture and presented some handouts on tea (and coffee) reading.

"Your in-class activity today is to read tea leaves or coffee grounds for yourself or -- preferably -- for a classmate. You may also want to get in some practice outside of class, as we will be using today's activity as the basis for a special project in a few weeks."

[ooc: Please wait for the OCD is up and class is in session.]


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Comments

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

"Details," Chris said. He didn't add that he was aware of Dick's friendship with Johnny and that would be the real reason he'd be happy to engage in a fight.

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

If Annette knew how Chris felt about Johnny, she would probably encourage him. Right now she didn't particularly care for Johnny Storm, or his big fat mouth.

"I keep bugging Dick about breaking up. There are trust issues here, paranoia, and I'd rather not have him stressing out about any of that - I'd rather deal with the hurt of a break up rather that knowing he was hurting by staying with me."

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

Chris nodded. "If you can't trust each other, then breaking up might be for the best. But maybe you guys can get past it."

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I trust him completely. He doesn't trust me, which I understand. It's... kind of hard to deal, you know? But we've been together for seven months now. I just can't imagine not being with him."

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

"Do you belive in soulmates?" Chris asked.

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

Annette didn't even think about that. "Yes."

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

"Well, if Dick is yours, then it will work out," Chris said.

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

She tilted her head. "You're right. Why worry unnecessarily, right?"

Re: Tea Reading Exercise

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

"Exactly," Chris smiled. "It'll all work out how it's supposed to in the end."