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fandomhigh2008-11-14 07:48 am
tyler_gone) wrote in fandomhigh2008-11-14 07:48 am
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Chemistry, Period 1, 11/14
The class had been handwavily asked to meet in Danger Shop today, and the space was set up with a lab in the front and a replica of a chain coffee bar in the back.
"So welcome to the part of the class where we put the training wheels on," Tyler said, nodding at the new set-up. "We're finally on explosives, and we're going to stay on them pretty much to the end of term. We'll be working in here most of the time so all your body parts stay attached.
"First explosives we do? Molotov cocktails. I'm giving out a handout explaining them. Basically, you're just taking a bottle, pouring in some gas, wrapping cloth around it to make a fuse, and tossing it. If you wanna get fancy with it, you can add something to the gas -- a good handful of sugar, motor oil, soap flakes. All those things make the explosion stickier, like low-rent napalm. And some people swear by turpentine instead of gas. Abbie Hoffman, a radical back in the '60s, liked firecrackers or tampons as fuses. I think firecrackers are a little too much heavy ammo for one of these to carry, but that's me. But sugar's a nice, cheap addition."
He went on talking for a few minutes about the chemical reactions that made the explosives work. As he spoke, he made a Cocktail. Once it was formed and the science was explained, he walked around the students to the coffee shop, where he tossed the bomb. It took out the specials board before Tyler hit a button to restore the shop. His grin when he looked back at the students had an edge to it that wasn't very nice.
"I know this is old hat for a couple of you. Play with different bottle shapes, different additions, or whatever else floats your boat. I'm around if you need help, or bug Ino or Rikkuif they're here."
"Oh -- before we get started, pass your papers from last week to the front of class."
"So welcome to the part of the class where we put the training wheels on," Tyler said, nodding at the new set-up. "We're finally on explosives, and we're going to stay on them pretty much to the end of term. We'll be working in here most of the time so all your body parts stay attached.
"First explosives we do? Molotov cocktails. I'm giving out a handout explaining them. Basically, you're just taking a bottle, pouring in some gas, wrapping cloth around it to make a fuse, and tossing it. If you wanna get fancy with it, you can add something to the gas -- a good handful of sugar, motor oil, soap flakes. All those things make the explosion stickier, like low-rent napalm. And some people swear by turpentine instead of gas. Abbie Hoffman, a radical back in the '60s, liked firecrackers or tampons as fuses. I think firecrackers are a little too much heavy ammo for one of these to carry, but that's me. But sugar's a nice, cheap addition."
He went on talking for a few minutes about the chemical reactions that made the explosives work. As he spoke, he made a Cocktail. Once it was formed and the science was explained, he walked around the students to the coffee shop, where he tossed the bomb. It took out the specials board before Tyler hit a button to restore the shop. His grin when he looked back at the students had an edge to it that wasn't very nice.
"I know this is old hat for a couple of you. Play with different bottle shapes, different additions, or whatever else floats your boat. I'm around if you need help, or bug Ino or Rikku
"Oh -- before we get started, pass your papers from last week to the front of class."
Cocktail Hour [11/14]
Re: Cocktail Hour [11/14]
And bounced when it blew up. Ino did like this class, yes. And she set about making another. And another.
Re: Cocktail Hour [11/14]
Reno officially loved this class. And was making and tossing his Molotovs with one of those possibly-not-sane grins on his face. He was adding soap flakes, possibly because it really seemed fitting, given what they'd done the first class this semester.
Re: Cocktail Hour [11/14]
The burning remains of the espresso machine was impressive, at least.
Re: Cocktail Hour [11/14]
Re: Cocktail Hour [11/14]
Best. Birthday. Ever.
Gleefully, Eric tried a few different mixes, going for different ratios of sugar and motor oil mixed in with the gasoline.