fandomhigh | Basics of Alchemy - Period 5

She was quite pleased to see her class this morning, considering, and as they filed in, they might notice more lab equipment up on the tables, as well as a handout.

"Today, we will be working with Gold, the noblest element in alchemical study. No doubt, upon hearing the word 'alchemy', you thought of 'making gold', but as you will hopefully learn as the semester progresses, such a search is far more of a spiritual and mental concern for the modern alchemist than a physical one.

"Gold, obviously, is the element of the Sun. It does not tarnish and is said to be able to withstand the hottest fires. The metal can be beaten out so thinly that it has hardly any solidity left, at which point it appears as gold by reflected light but green by transmitted light. Colloidal gold solutions, in dilutions of parts per 100 million, produce a wide variety of colors. From metallic gold one can obtain, so to speak, any color under the sun: In gold we see the brilliance of the sun, but other rich colors are also seen in its colloidal solutions, ranging from greenish-blue, through reddish, violet-blue to pure rose – from the gold of a noonday sun to the radiant colors of sunset.

"The Latin word for gold, aurum (thus, the chemical symbol Au), derives from the Greek word Aurora - the golden goddess of the dawn. By astrology, the Sun is said to be an expression of one's true being and Gold, by extension, is said to be a tool towards true expression. It is often used as a heart remedy, as well as a treatment for depression or suicidal tendencies. It is also recommended for those attempting to rid themselves of a dependency on opium or other recreational pharmaceuticals.

"Today, we'll be doing a bit of discussion, and following that, we'll be making colloidal gold."

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Andrew hoped this experiment didn't involve anything volatile as he was sure his attention would be lacking with Tony as his partner. "My colloidal gold station is your colloidal gold station," he replied.

Tony picked up a battery and a bit of wire. "What's the idea of this experiment?" he asked, keeping his voice low so the teacher wouldn't realize his ignorance.

"Well, we're making colloidal gold. It, um, looks pretty and... stuff." He laughed, not really sure what they were doing either.

"Basically, we just follow these directions." He pushed the sheet towards Tony.

Tony grinned. "You totally don't know either, do you?"

"I... may not have been paying close attention during the lecture," he whispered, leaning in close to Tony. "I was distracted."

"Really?" Tony whispered back. "What could distract you from a subject as fascinating as colloidal gold?"

Andrew started gathering together the things they would need first. "Oh, I don't know, but it might rhyme with bony," he said.

Tony's cheeks turned pink. "Yeah? You know, at least one of us is going to have to pay attention in class if we want to pass."

Andrew looked around. "Maybe we can snag some notes from someone else," he suggested. "I bet I could talk Seregil into lending a helping hand."

"That's not a bad idea," Tony said. "Is he good with this stuff?"

"I don't think there's much Seregil isn't good at," Andrew commented. "I was giving him computer lessons. He picked up on everything really quickly."

"Cool," Tony said. "I think we could use the help."

"Want me to ask him? I mean, are we being serious here?" He really wasn't sure. "Because I'll ask him."

"If you think he'd help," Tony said. "I'm no good at this stuff."

Andrew shrugged. "I'm pretty good at it... when I'm not distracted. I could just force myself to pay attention, take good notes, and like, um, tutor you."

Tony grinned. "I like that idea."

"I mean, you are taking me to the dance. It's the least I could do," he commented.

"So, can you pass me those those gold ingots?"

Tony passed over the gold and rested his cheek on one hand as he watched Andrew work. "It's not like taking you to the dance is a hardship," he said.

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