Sex Ed, Wednesday, Period 2

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"Seduction," Edward said, "needn't be physical. In order to form a true bond with another person, you need to open up yourself spiritually. If you have a genuine connection, you don't even need to touch. Being in that person's presence is enough. Even if it's something as simple as watching your love while they sleep.

"Of course, we can't simulate true love in a classroom exercise. But I would like you to work on connecting with other people in the non-physical sense. An exercise in spiritual seduction, if you will.

"Join up with your group and get to know each other a bit. I want you each to tell your group a secret. It can be something minor, like a food you hate or a TV show you don't like to admit you watch, but tell them something you don't normally share.

"Once you've all shared a secret, give your fellow classmates a compliment that is not based on physical appearance. Work on seeing each other as spiritual beings rather than potential sexual conquests."


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Flight Club [Flight Shed, 2pm]

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After a week off, Gavin was back in front of the flight shed today. He was setting up a small assortment of pastries and coffee to make sure everyone was good and awake when they filed in today.

"Hey guys," he started, nodding. "Welcome back. Hope the break was good to you all. Today, we're going to try an old favorite of mine from back home. Podracing. I was very good at it at all but it's a handy skill to have. Podracers are small, one man repulsorcraft that, while can't take into space, can take you quickly away from a lot of things. You're going to be up against a moddable AI opponent. The first go, it'll be slow while you acclimate to the controls but it'll get better as you get faster. Remember, don't take this for granted. A vehicle like this is flying and it's fast even if it's not shooting you into the far reaches of the galaxy."

With that, Gavin nodded to the shed for everyone to get started.

Survive Your Own Cooking - 3rd period - (12/03)

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With half the work surfaces covered in candles, Deadpool mighta had to improvise on class. Luckily he was a fan of such things and also was in a Christmasy mood. And no, not in a 'It's A Wonderful Life' kinda way where he changes his entire life based on one tiny lil' decision.

Not to mention he'd beat the crap out of that old man for taking all the money.

"Good morning kiddo and victims of hangovers. Today, since I have no recipes for romantic things to make these candles worth while... You're all going to attempt to cook s'mores over them. And no, you may not set them on fire and run around shouting about how you're the Statue of Liberty."

...why he thought they might do that probably reflected more on him than them

"Now start s'moring it up."

S'more was an excellent word.

Physics with trees, Period 1, 3 Dec '08

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The interior of the DangerShop was stark and white with an airlock door to the far side. An array of lightweight, plastic, booted and gloved suits and helmets hung to one side. Beside the airlock door, Mohinder stood, tapping his fingers against the helmet at his side.

"Not all planets have geology similar to Earth's," he started, "Many lack the initial conditions to support life, and if we want to look closer, we have to prepare." He quickly described how to put the suits on over regular clothing and fix the helmet.

When everyone was ready, he pulled open the inner door, and led them onto a rusty rocked landscape beneath a blackened sky.

"Mars, fourth planet in this solar system, and probably the closest analogue to Earth," introduced Mohinder. "It has similar elemental composition, and a basalt surface, from old volcanic activity while the lack of atmosphere makes more obvious the crater strikes. Most of the ice," he gestured around them, "isn't water," continuing to talk about the local geology.

"These should show you how to collect surface samples," he said, passing out tools and handouts. "And remember you are in low gravity."

[And it's 5-4-3-2-1 OCD has landed!]

Library [3.12]

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Karal had thought today would be relatively relaxing. Yes, he had another pile of work from home, but Wednesdays were quiet, so he'd be able to work in peace.

Alas, it was not to be.

He yelped when Altra saw the fire flickering through the library doors. They bolted inside (which, yes, was very daft, but the books were in danger!). They skidded to a halt when they realised it was candles. Everywhere, candles. Every flat surface had sprouted the tiny flickering book-menaces.

"This can't be good," he muttered, and began going from shelf to shelf blowing them out.

They wouldn't stay out. By the time Karal had worked his way around the library, he was out of breath, slightly dizzy, and extremely frustrated. The candles were burning as brightly as ever. "Fine," he huffed, and set about moving them as far away from the books as he could.