fandomhigh | Lawyering Up: Week 7, Wed, Period 2 (2/20)

"In honor of Monday's holiday," Nathan said as he passed around handouts, "this week we're focusing on Constitutional Law. Of course we've touched on it a lot already, but with regards to how it affects our lives now. Let's take a trip back in time - uh, not literally - to talk about the people who sat down and created this document in the first place. The founding fathers. And so help me if any of you American students don't know which of the presidents honored on Monday was a founding father." Nathan gave the class a look just to make sure that was clear.

"Today we like to hold up the founding fathers as paragons of democracy," Nathan continued. "Flawless individuals who did nothing but say well-crafted statements on liberty, and occasionally allowed their wives to sew flags. But you'll find that they were human, just like u - well, just like most of us." Nathan cleared his throat, looking apologetic for any offense that might have caused.

"So let's get to know them. Intimately." Nathan pointed out the last piece of the packet. "Who Wants to Marry a Founding Father? Or mother, if your tastes run that way. Answer the questions, get your result, tell us all a little something about your new spouse."

Nathan grinned. "Personally I'm curious to see if any of you end up with the guy with one leg who couldn't shut up if you paid him. Good luck!"

[ooc: OCD is up!]

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"That's a great idea," Sam said, grinning at Peter. "Two birds, one stone."

"I hate you both," Peter said. "For the record."

"No you don't. Hating isn't allowed," Sam said.

"Says who?" Peter demanded.

"Me, for one," Nathan said. He looked Peter over. He kept his various opinions about Peter's love life, what Nathan thought about Peter being with someone so soon after Ronan, and what he thought about Peter being back with girls all to himself. He'd met Peter before. He knew better.

"At least you're not being - " he glanced at Sam to see if he was getting it right " - emo?"

"Definitely not emo," Sam said, nodding to Nathan. "Brooke puts you in a good mood, so that's already a point in her favor."

"Plus she likes the same shows I do," Peter said, mostly to tease Sam. Much as an ANTM addict could tease someone who wasn't.

"Considering what shows you watch, I don't know whether or not I should take that point back," Sam said.

"Oh so funny," Peter replied, making a face at him. He raked a hand through his hair. "I tried the drawing thing. Didn't work. All I could make was scribbles."

Sam frowned softly. "There's got to be an explanation. We'll figure it out."

"Don't obsess about it," Nathan said. "Leave it alone. Hell, stop putting yourself in drawing situations in the first place."

"How exactly does that happen without ever touching pen and paper again?" Peter said. "Not that I'd mind the excuse to avoid classwork, but occasionally I'd like to write notes or sign my name."

"He just means don't go trying to draw again," Sam said, glancing towards Nathan. "And I think maybe he's on to something. If you end up with more pictures, we'll know there's something more than just artistic ability going on."

"It wouldn't kill you to focus on something else for a while," Nathan told Peter. "Easy things. Fun things. Things that don't involve you being locked in your room for a God knows how long sulk."

"I don't sulk," Peter grumbled.

Sam gave Peter an incredulous look. "I think you're talking to the two people in the world least likely to believe that."

"And you're doing it now," Nathan added.

"Hate you both," Peter said. "Seriously."

"You know you adore us. Who else would keep you from being dishonest with yourself?"

"Boy," Peter said, mock-scoffing. "I bring you donuts every week and you start to think I like you."

"If you only brought me coffee, I'd only think you kind of liked me. The donuts sent you over the edge," Sam replied.

"Darn." Peter pretended to look depressed. "I'll have to try something else next time."

"How come I don't get donuts?" Nathan asked.

"Obviously I like you less than Sam," Peter replied.

"I think he's sucking up to me, in case he needs my help in the future," Sam said.

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