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 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: Socrates

[identity profile] once-a-traitor.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: Sigmund Freud

[identity profile] canlendyouahand.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:11 pm (UTC)(link)
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!]
Edited 2008-09-05 13:15 (UTC)

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] vkandis-son.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Karal Austreben (with Altra)

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] pyroliz.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz Sherman

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] ihaveniceteeth.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Gwen Cooper

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] joan-notjane.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Joan Girardi

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[identity profile] joan-notjane.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber Atkins

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 01:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber grabbed a glass of something to drink and set about mingling. This class just might be pretty cool.

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam Park

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:03 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] time-flyer-5.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Jen Scotts, for whom this is totally dressy, yo. I mean, it's got a skirt and everything.
Edited 2008-09-05 14:33 (UTC)

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[identity profile] time-flyer-5.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] saltandammo.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Dean Winchester
unddann: (pleased)

Re: Sign In

[personal profile] unddann 2008-09-05 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Lola Rennt -- and considering that in pretty much every single one of her icons she's wearing the same outfit, this one is totally dressy.

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[identity profile] saltandammo.livejournal.com 2008-09-05 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
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.
unddann: (small smile)

Re: Cocktail Party - Mingle

[personal profile] unddann 2008-09-05 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Lola was of the opinion that every class should start with a party.

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