Sex Ed, Monday [1-5] Third Period

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The classroom was pretty bare, since Steve had gotten into town on Saturday and hadn't had time to get any posters or anything yet. Heck, his apartment wasn't even furnished. So the only indication students were in the right place was 'Sex Ed' written in large block letters on the chalkboard. Steve figured it was as good a signal as any. He stood in front of his desk with his arms crossed, looking imposing, and waited until everyone was settled to begin.

"Good morning. I trust that by third period everybody's had their coffee, so I will tolerate no sleeping in my class. I am Steve Rogers. Mr. Rogers is fine, Professor Rogers is fine, I will even answer to Steve. And for those of you who might remember, yes, I am the same Steve Rogers who was here last year. This is Sex Ed. If you did not sign up for Sex Ed, you can leave now. If you signed up for Sex Ed with the intention of behaving immaturely, please don't." Mr. Madrox went unsaid, but hung heavy in the air. "Anything we discuss in this room does not leave it. I have no control over the radio squirrels, but outside of this room, I trust you all to be circumspect about things learned about your fellow students learned in it. We may at times have a guest. I can't control him, so please ignore Mr. Stark."

Then he uncrossed his arms and grinned. "So. Pretty straightforward first class; it's not in the handbook but I'm given to believe the introductions week is obligatory. I want to get to know you and what I've gotten myself into here, and I'd like for you to get to know each other, since we'll be discussing some pretty sensitive topics here and I want everyone to feel safe doing so. At the least, I'd like to hear your name and where you're from, since I've found that can be instructive, if you've had any instruction in sex education before, and what you'd like to get out of this class. Any other information you'd like to share is welcome, as well. Then we'll have some free time for you to talk among yourselves or ask me any questions you might have right away. That sound good?" He didn't wait for an answer. "Good. We'll start with you," he said, pointing to a student at random.

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Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nodded to her.

"Your... you did say you were engaged, yes?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Oh, yes," she said, glancing down at her ring and then hiding her hand away in the folds of her skirt.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Should I not talk about it?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"It's... a difficult situation," she said, not at all looking happy about it. "If there is anything you'd like to ask me, I will try to answer as best I can."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He shook his head.

"I wouldn't know what to ask anyway. But if it's difficult, you should know you're welcome to come and talk to me."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I appreciate that," she replied, politely, thinking that talking about her face and the curse and Edward, probably didn't mix too well with sex education. "Maybe," she said tentatively, "we could have lunch one day?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Certainly," he agreed with a nod.

...though without brownies.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope would be shocked to hear about the brownies, yes.

"Wonderful."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nodded to the teacher.

"We might want to, um..."