History in Living Colour - Friday, Period 3 (Week 1)

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

The Danger Shop was the place to be for students who were taking the Doctor's class. Conveniently, the Doctor was there and had programmed it to look like a cocktail party. People seemed to be mingling about and there were little holographic canapés and non-alcoholic drinks being served.

The Doctor met the students at the door. "Hello, I'm the Doctor. This is History in Living Colour and there's a syllabus to grab on the way out if you don't want to be surprised by what's coming up. I went to a lot of trouble to make those, so don't go making paper aeroplanes out of them or anything." They did make for great paper aeroplanes though. He'd tried it earlier. "The class will be about Earth's history, so if you know absolutely nothing about Earth, I suggest picking up a book and giving yourself a crash course or asking around. I'll be assuming you know at least something about the planet you're on by next week. Right! Lesson one. History is about the people. Inside you'll find three different men who have played a significant role in the development of Earth's history.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and one of the most significant. Gave some great speeches. Never gets old listening to them. He's the fellow with the big hat.

Socrates is the guy in the toga. Greek. He's one of the founders of Western philosophy and has a good appreciation for irony.

Then there's Sigmund Freud. He's the one in the suit with the cigar. He had a lot on his mind and an obsession with mothers and phallic objects. Well, there's more to it, but I don't want to spoil all the fun.

Today's class is simple. Go in there, mingle, get to know each other, introduce yourselves and then go corner Abe, Socrates or Freud and ask them a question or two, and for the purposes of the exercise, they can all speak English."

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Cocktail Party - Mingle

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

Have a few no calorie holographic snacks and drinks, talk to each other and introduce yourselves.

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[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

This class definitely topped the scales of weirdness for Joan. At least it wasn't as embarrassing as Sex Ed.

She took a holographic glass of what appeared to be sparkling cider and set about mingling.

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[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

Amber grabbed a glass of something to drink and set about mingling. This class just might be pretty cool.

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[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

Adam thought about what Hoshi had said last night and found that she was right. He liked the Doctor right off the bat and the class was definitely going to be a good one.

He helped himself to a drink and set to watching the holographic people, mingling a bit.

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[time-flyer-5.livejournal.com]

It was moments like this that Jen wished Time Force would let people travel through time for the sake of the trip, instead of just trying to fix other people's screwups. (Other people's screwups. Not hers.)

Because DUDE.

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[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Okay classes that start with a party get extra points in Dean's book. Even if this wasn't exactly his preferred kind of party. He grabbed a drink and started wandering around.

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[unddann]

Lola was of the opinion that every class should start with a party.

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[rocksthescarf.livejournal.com]

Well, there have been worse starts to a class. Chuck wasn't really sure he actually wanted to talk to any of these people though. Consider this pre-gaming for Blair's party later.

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[techno-tosh.livejournal.com]

Tosh stood there awkwardly. She wasn't used to mingling.

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[darkangelsawyer.livejournal.com]

This... was definitely not like any other class Peyton had ever been to. But it was kind of fun and a nice way to end the school week.

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[peace_n_war]

Warren did not want to mingle. Warren did not like mingling. Warren was going to hang around the snacks and he was going to glare at everyone.

As you do.

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[meg-powers.livejournal.com]

This reminded Meg of some of the receptions she'd had to attend in at the White House.

She hated them.

She took one of the drinks and found a spot to observe.

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[futureclone]

Mingling. Great. Alex could mingle.

...or he could lurk uncomfortably. That second one was probably more accurate.

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[laidanegg.livejournal.com]

Dick grabbed a drink and made his way out into the party. It felt quite a bit like a Gotham charity ball or something, only with more minors and historical figures. Aside from that, though...

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[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

Robin got a small snack and a glass of punch. He'd missed the Danger Shop.

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[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

Rodney didn't really pay attention to anyone else as he went straight for the snacks.

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[makescherries.livejournal.com]

Cimorene put on a good smile and began to make the rounds of the party.

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[pyroliz.livejournal.com]

Liz was not the most social person ever but she was getting better with her mingling.

She got a drink and had a look around.

Abraham Lincoln

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

Ask Abe a question once he pings in.

Re: Abraham Lincoln

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

The man in the very tall hat was talking politely to a group of people who were just as holographic as he was, but he was certainly available for questioning.

Socrates

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

Ask So-crates a question once he pings in.

Re: Socrates

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

Socrates loved canapés. They were delightful and convenient and very sensible. Logical, even. Why hadn't he thought of them? He decided to dwell on that, and the food, at least until someone decided to approach him.

Sigmund Freud

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

Ask Siggy a question once he pings in.

Re: Sigmund Freud

[canlendyouahand.livejournal.com]

Sigmund Freud was chewing thoughtfully on the end of a pen while he watched the people mingle. He was also taking note of the candles, the lilies in the floral displays, and the carrots prominently placed in the canapés.

[ooc: Freud will be answering most questions with a question. I apologise in advance if he drives you nuts!]

Talk to the Doctor

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

He's mingling and watching what's going on.

OOC

[veryarthurdent.livejournal.com]

I think I just crossed my phone booth time travelling fandoms. Abe, Socrates and Freud aren't the characters from that fandom though, B&T is just terribly convenient for iconage. I'm around until 10-11-ish, then back tonight. Abe and Socrates will return then. Bug canlendyouahand for all your Freudian needs.

Um, not dirty.


ETA: As of next week, I'll be trying to get the posts up the night before for a bit of play. But sleep now. See you tonight!

Re: OOC

[canlendyouahand.livejournal.com]

Just fell asleep over keybpard; will pick up pins in the morning!