http://veryarthurdent.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] veryarthurdent.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-09-05 10:58 pm

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

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."

Re: Abraham Lincoln

[identity profile] once-a-traitor.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why yes, young man. Quite a good party, indeed." He offered a hand. "I'm Abraham Lincoln."
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Re: Abraham Lincoln

[personal profile] futureclone 2008-09-06 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Alex shook his offered hand firmly and tried not to geek out. "Alex Drake, sir. This is going to sound odd, but do you happen to know what the date is? I'm afraid it's completely left my mind."

Re: Abraham Lincoln

[identity profile] once-a-traitor.livejournal.com 2008-09-06 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
"April 10th, 1865. I added the year because as I understand it, you and your classmates are from my future. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Drake."
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Re: Abraham Lincoln

[personal profile] futureclone 2008-09-06 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
Alex was aware this was a simulation, but was silently aghast that someone had actually told a historical figure they were from the future, anyway. "Ah. Um. It's such an honor to meet you, sir."

Re: Abraham Lincoln

[identity profile] once-a-traitor.livejournal.com 2008-09-06 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
"I could say the same of you," he said kindly. "You are proof that all we worked for was for was worthwhile, that these United States carry on far beyond my time."