Enjoying Those Teenage Years [period 5, Tuesday]

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When the students filed into the classroom, they would find that the desks were arranged in a circle, and at the head of the room there was a slim, tall woman who looked torn between boredom and nervousness. "Hi. I'm Robin Scherbatsky. You guys can call me Ms. Scherbatsky, or really, just Robin is fine. Anyone who uses any name you heard from Professor Stinson will be ignored," she said, waving and leaning against her desk (hee, she had a desk!) "So, I recognize some faces, and...some, not so much, but that's okay. You're here because you're not lame, or at least not as lame as your classmates."


She eased up to sit on the edge of the desk, crossing her legs as she surveyed the class. "Everyone knows that most of you guys are going to experiment and do crap you're 'not supposed to.' These are supposedly the best years of your life, right? And you're all young. You can handle a little adventure. So yeah, we know you're gonna do it. But the thing is, sometimes you guys aren't quite bright enough, or aren't experienced enough to do it right. That's why you're here. I'll teach you how to do the stuff you're not supposed to do the right way, and how to keep yourselves from getting in trouble. Because wow, way to harsh a buzz, right?"

"So, first thing's first. Tell me your name, how old you are, and what you'd be most scared to get caught doing," she said, considering. "Then, we're going to do a little exercise. The first part of any of this stuff is getting out of the house, right?

She moved over to write a few things on the board. "Okay, so. Before you do anything, make notes on what time dear old mom and dad -- or whoever your guardians might be -- usally go to bed. And we all know the trick where you put pillows in bed to look like a sleeping you, right? Try turning on a TV or stereo at low volume, too, so they think you're in there. Rookie stuff, right? Okay, now, if you can just walk out the door, do this. Don't be a dumbass and try to climb out your window if you can save yourself the hassle. But if you have to resort to that, make sure to take out the screen earlier in the day so you don't have to worry about making any noise. Be wary of things like squeaky floorboards, too. Keep in mind that fire escapes are your friend, and so are trees and lattices, but again, only use this as a last resort. If you're lucky enough to be able to get down the stairs, make sure you have your reason ready and better still, tangible evidence. You went down for your iPod, or some water, or your homework -- make sure it's something that's actually down there. Bonus points if you can wear a bathrobe or something, too, so they don't suspect."

"Once you're out, stay calm. Don't run. Walk. Running draws attention and you don't want to do that. And guys, don't be stupid. Take your phone with you. Or let a friend know where you're going. If no one knows where you are, no one can rescue your stupid ass if you get hurt or something. Also, maybe leave a note on the decoy in your bed, so Mom and Dad don't call the cops. Also, gotta say -- best thing you could take with you? Keys. Keep your keys between your fingers like...claws or something. Come on, I can't be the only one who saw that episode of Oprah. Swiss Army knives are also good, or -- hey, knowing this town, you guys probably have real weapons. I'm just saying, if you're sneaking out, don't be retarded about it, okay?"

"But, let's play best worst-case scenario. If you were caught out -- let's say your parents catch you in the driveway. What's your excuse? You need to have something iron-clad. On-the-spot lying is a gift that very few of us have. Don't try it if you can't. Just have a story ready."

"But first," she added, "intros." She pointed at a student at random. "Go."

[roster - syllabus - ooc notes]

Comments

Sign in [07/08]

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With your sneakiest icon.

Re: Sign in [07/08]

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John Sheppard

Listen to the lecture [07/08]

[canadianpopstar.livejournal.com]

Such as it is.

Re: Listen to the lecture [07/08]

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John listened, deciding this class could be useful if he ever decided going home was something he wanted to do. And then he wondered how the bartender was a teacher.

Re: Listen to the lecture [07/08]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Michael was listening, though he wasn't so much concerned about the not getting caught part. For most things.

Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[canadianpopstar.livejournal.com]

Name, age, and what you'd rather not get caught doing. INTERPRET AT WILL.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Hi, I'm John," he said with a small wave. "I'm 17 and I would really like to not get caught fooling around with my girlfriend by any of her family." Mostly because they would kill him with laser swords and that was just not cool.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[scary-jeff.livejournal.com]

At least at this point, Jeff knew how to keep his eyes on the desk.

It was hard. She was gorgeous. In fact, he was probably sweating a little at the effort. "I'm Jeff!" he blurted, "...I'm seventeen. Er. Do you want just the first part, or should I give the whole list, or do you want to pick numbers?"

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[the_merriest]

Rikku bounced up. "Hiya! I'm Rikku, I'm seventeen, whoa, feels weird saying that one. And I'd rather not get caught ... um. Doing stuff with ... my boyfriend? 'Cause Pops would kill him."

Well, he'd try.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

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"Dean Winchester," Dean said with his patented smirk. "I'm 17 and while I'd rather not get caught doing anything, if I am, I can accept it. Or at least accept that I have to talk myself out of it." He spread his hands. "All part of the game."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

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"Marco, I'm sixteen, and uh, I'd like to not get caught mid-morph or in an embarrassing situation that I can't talk my way out of."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[lil-yellow.livejournal.com]

"I'm Bumblebee, I am... young for my race," he prevaricated. "And I would rather not be caught helping Sam sneak out of his house because his parents have grounded him."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[wannabehunter]

"Jo Harvelle, sixteen, and I'd never get caught doing anything," Jo replied, doing her best to radiate wee, blond innocence.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[gobrookeyourself]

"I'm Brooke Davis, I'm seventeen and..." She paused. "I think I've been caught at everything at some point or another. Oops."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[peace_n_war]

"Warren Peace. Sixteen." Warren paused to consider. "I wouldn't want to get caught in the act of being nice to someone. People might get ideas."

That would do.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

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"Michael Guerin, I'm 16 and I'd rather not get caught doing... anything my foster dad decides he doesn't like that day. Or reading."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"I'm Ned, I'm eighteen and I'd rather not get caught...naked," he said after some thought and hating that that was the first thing that came to mind. "Um. Unnecessarily naked."

Because clarification was good.

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[rocksthescarf.livejournal.com]

"I'm Chuck Bass, I'm seventeen," Chuck paused. He had already got caught doing cocaine, he didn't know what would be worse than that. "Honestly, I can't think of anything that I haven't already been caught doing already. I've had a long career of debauchery. Getting caught is inevitable."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

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"I'm Dōjima," she said, grinning. "I'm eighteen, and I think I've already been caught doing everything, so it doesn't hold any terror for me."

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[intraspective]

"Hi," she chirped. "I'm Ino, I'm technically fifteen even though my fifteenth birthday isn't 'til September, and I'd really rather not get caught... um, just... not get caught?"

Re: Introduce yourself! [07/08]

[flashesforinfo.livejournal.com]

"I'm Angela, and I'm sixteen," she told them. "And, uh, is 'all of the above' an appropriate answer?"

Lie! [07/08]

[canadianpopstar.livejournal.com]

Give your best story for why you'd be out of the house at Ungodly Hour O'Clock.

Re: Lie! [07/08]

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"I fell asleep doing my astronomy homework, sorry, it won't happen again," John said, thinking this wasn't too a terrible lie.

Talk to Robin [07/08]

[canadianpopstar.livejournal.com]

She's approachable. For realsies.

OOC [07/08]

[canadianpopstar.livejournal.com]

YAY FIRST CLASS.

Re: OOC [07/08]

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

YAY LESBIAN TEACHERS!