fandomhigh | ...or how not to get caught, Period 2, 20 Aug '08

Today's classroom was lined with lab benches, complete with stools and high-tech equipment.

"For this last workshop, we're going to be talking DNA," said Mohinder, standing, sleeves rolled up, at the front of the lab. "Our complete genetic blueprint can be found from a discarded cigarette or a torn out hair; blood, skin, saliva - everyone in this classroom will have left a trail between here and wherever they woke."

"As a species humans have remarkably similar DNA profiles, with only specific areas varying between individuals. From that there's the possibility of identifying biological traits from a person's genetics," he continued, explaining the mechanisms behind genetic testing, veering off into bioinformatics before dragging himself back on topic with a cough.

"But today isn't the time to go into that detail," he said, picking up a swab. "You all have these." Mohinder brushed the inside of his mouth, collecting a sample. "And these instructions to try your hand at finding your own profiles."

"Good luck," Mohinder sat down, saying, "And it's been a pleasure teaching you."

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Chris laughed. "I'm a little afraid of what my DNA might reveal, but I'm willing to give it a shot."

"Oh!" Her eyes went wide, and Dōjima shook her head. "Crap. I doubt my DNA exists in this world."

She picked up the swab anyway and quickly took the sample. "Watch. It really will claim I'm some strange animal or something."

"I bet most of the people in this class have unusual DNA," Chris said in an effort to reassure her.

"I was a bunny last week," she said, grinning, "I wonder if that will show up at all."

Chris shook his head, though he was also grinning. "Man, this place. I got turned into a pig once very briefly. By my aunt who was possessed by some crazy evil witch."

"Aren't most witches crazy?" Dōjima asked. "I mean, look at Ron. Sweet kid, but he's got a few screws loose somewhere if he's dumb enough to keep poking at Tink-sensei."

"I'm a witch," Chris admitted.

Even after all this time in Fandom, it was still hard not to throw something and yell.

Dōjima quirked an eyebrow at him. "You really do not want to advertise that in my world," she said. "Witches tend to cause death and property damage. I'm going to sincerely hope that you're what we'd call a Craft-user. Someone who uses it for good, and not personal gain."

"Oh, definitely no personal gain," Chris assured her hastily. "We suffer consequences if we use our magic for personal gain."

Like losing his hearing when he and Wyatt tried to get even with Cally. That had been bad.

...or how not to get caught, Period 2, 20 Aug '08

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