Chemistry, Friday, Period 1

[tyler_gone]

Class started too early in the morning, in a science classroom equipped with lab tables, Bunsen burners, and the faint smell of past explosions gone wrong. Safety goggles and gloves were at each workstation, as were supplies that might look familiar to anyone who'd taken a class with Professor Durden before.

Said professor leaned against his desk, watching and assessing the students as they came in.

"Hey," he greeted the class. "Welcome to Chemistry You Can Use. If you've taken a class with me before, welcome back; if you're new, welcome for the first time; and if you want to call me a stickbug, wait until after class."

"This semester is going to be about the cool parts of chemistry. I'll explain the science, don't worry, but most of it is going to be about actions, reactions, and getting things to happen. For that reason, we're going to go kind of fast, but if you need more explanation, let me know and I'll slow down. We aren't in the danger shop most weeks, and we'll be playing with a lot of things that can get you hurt. I'm not your mom, I'm not going to chase you down and force you to wear goggles and gloves -- though I recommend it -- but don't be stupid. If I tell you to quit doing what you're doing, quit it. You put the rest of the class in danger, you get detention. That's my one big rule." He would come up with smaller ones if he had to.

"This week, and I know this is old hat for some of you, we're making soap. Technically" -- he grinned -- "we are creating the alkali salt of a fatty acid." He went through a thumbnail lecture on the science of that. "If you've done it before, try to do it better, or add scents or herbs this time."

"Miss Yamanaka, please see me after class." His tone on that was pointed. "And I need at least one TA, if anybody's up for it."

"But first, introductions. Name, grade, why you're here, and who you would fight if you could fight anyone, living or dead, fictional people included." He jabbed his finger randomly toward a student. "You first."

[OOC: No, this wasn't just in the wrong journal. *handwaves*]

Comments

Sign In [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

You know what to do.

Re: Sign In [Chemistry, 9/05]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Michael Guerin

General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

Listen, pass notes, roll your eyes at making soap again, whatever.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Michael listened, shooting Ino a sidelong glance when she was mentioned.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[intraspective]

Ino was a picture perfect vision of innocence today.

Really. Completely so.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

Adam listened to what was being said, occasionally taking down notes. He wondered what had happened to have Ino stay after class. It'd probably be reported on radio later.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[the-lazy-genius.livejournal.com]

It was way too early for class. Shikamaru wasn't even sure why he'd showed up, but he quickly forgot to wonder as he fell asleep while Tyler was explaining things.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

Jack was puzzled. Making soap? But it was available at that Turtle place.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[notasuiciderisk.livejournal.com]

Eric wasn't sure that he'd ever need to make soap. Still, it was definitely a more practical 'experiment' than anything else he'd ever done in chemistry, so he was actually kind of interested.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[wantstodirect]

Tony took notes. He guessed that making soap could be useful, if he ever ended up somewhere with a chemistry lab but lacking a local convenience store.

Re: General Class Stuff [Chemistry, 9/05]

[the_merriest]

Rikku was bouncing excitedly in her seat and taking notes. Lots of them.

Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

Name, grade, why you're here, who you would fight. The usual.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Michael Guerin, this is my second semester, I'm here 'cause it sounded interesting. Don't know who I'd fight, there's a lot to choose from."

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[intraspective]

"Yamanaka Ino, Sophomore, I'm here because it sounded interesting, and..." she wrinkled her nose a bit, "I'd like to fight myself at the moment."

Look, she even had a different answer this time around. It was shocking.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

"Adam Park, senior, I'm here because I've always been intrigued by chemistry," he explained. He'd worked with Billy on so many experiments, it was fitting that he was taking this class. "As for who I would fight? I don't know, maybe Bruce Lee?"

That would be really cool.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

"I'm Chris Halliwell, I'm a senior and I'm taking this class because there's a lot of chemistry involved in potion making and I figured it would be good to learn about," he said. "And, um... I wouldn't choose to fight anyone. I have to fight enough people not by choice."

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[remember5th.livejournal.com]

"Evey Hammond, senior, I'm here because I've been doing everything I can to verse myself in these sorts of exercises, and as for who I'd fight...probably my mentor. He's dead. And I probably would end up the same way, if I fought him and he wanted to win," she admitted.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[the-lazy-genius.livejournal.com]

Shikamaru was asleep when it came time to introduce himself. Someone was going to have to wake him up.

Preferably by throwing something heavy at his head.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[raspberryturk]

"Name's Reno, and I'm a senior, yo. I'm here because actions and reactions are what I'm all about. And as for somebody I'd fight?" Oh, the list, it was long. "I'd have to go with Sephiroth, the great SOLDIER 'hero' from my world."

He'd get cut into wee, tiny pieces in about three seconds flat, but hey, if he could get away with it, he'd do it anyhow.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

"Jack Burton. Junior. Thought Chemistry would be nifty. I'd fight anyone who wanted to," he stated.

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[notasuiciderisk.livejournal.com]

"Hi, I'm Eric," he began. "I'm a freshman. I signed up because my mother insisted I take something like a normal class, and this one looked interesting." Well, it did. "I... don't know that I'd choose to fight anyone. Maybe my sister."

Re: Introductions [Chemistry, 9/05]

[wantstodirect]

"Tony Foster, junior," Tony said. "I'm here because chemistry's useful. And, um, I don't know. I'm not much of a fighter. Maybe Fred Phelps?"

Make soap! [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

Tyler will offer expert guidance -- or tell you not to play with the lye. Instructions are here.

Re: Make soap! [Chemistry, 9/05]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Michael set to almost cheerfully.

Talk to Tyler [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

He is around after class.

[OOC: TAs have been selected OOC, please only ask if you're one of them.]

Re: Talk to Tyler [Chemistry, 9/05]

[intraspective]

Ino approached his desk once class let out, and looking totally innocent. "You wanted to see me, Tyler-sensei?"

OOC [Chemistry, 9/05]

[tyler_gone]

YAY, first class!