http://nojesusfreak.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] nojesusfreak.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-01-14 11:04 pm

Interactive Religion [Tuesday, January 15]

Biff was in the Danger Room, which was set up as hot, dark, desert town, sipping on a huge mug of coffee as the class arrived.

"Though they've fallen out of favor now," Biff said, "at least on this world, the major religion that dominated my time was a polytheistic one. The Romans had gods -- and graven idols -- for everything. We Jews have just the one. Um, God, not graven idols. We didn't do well with graven idols. I was told by a Phoenician that we wouldn't worry so much if we had more than one god, but he also told me that he'd screwed a turtle, so I'm not really relying much on his spiritual guidance."

He leaned against a pillar. "Your task today isn't to decide if there is a god, or multiple gods, and it's certainly not to rant at me about whatever wrongs you feel religion has inflicted upon you."

He waved a hand towards several giant statues of Apollo. "Your job today is to circumcise that statue of Apollo before the Roman centurions catch you."

He grinned. "It's a religious experience. Really."

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] vkandis-son.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"it was an accident!" Karal exclaimed, throwing his hands up in exasperation.

Of course, he was still holding the mallet, and when it arced through the air, the centurions collectively winced. They were definitely trying to cross their legs, which at least slowed their advance.

"What do we do?"

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Run," Seely suggested, eyeing the wincing centurions. "Running's good. And you can ask Aravis, I'm not a eunuch."

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] vkandis-son.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I know you're not! You're forgetting, I walked in on you one time." Karal jumped off the box. "I wish I could."

Run, running sounded good. But it obviously sounded good to the centurions, as well, who started doing exactly that. "Oh, Sunlord."

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Seeing they needed some sort of distraction Seely bent down to scoop up little Apollo, and threw it at the nearest centurion hitting him square on the helmet.

"Run," Seely repeated, grabbing for Karal's arm as he bolted.
Edited 2008-01-15 12:46 (UTC)

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] vkandis-son.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Since Karal was showing a definite tendency to stare gape mouthed, it was a darn good thing Seely grabbed his arm.

He scrambled after him, happy to put as much distance between him, Apollos, little Apollos and men in funny hats as he possibly could. "Bright flame, I could really learn to loathe this class."

Re: Circumcise Apollo!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Seely grimaced. "You're not the only one."