Charming Your Way Into and Out of Things, Monday, Period 2

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It wasn't everyday that you woke up to a mysterious note slipped under your door appointing you teacher's assistant for a class you weren't even sure you should be taking. But, that's what had happened to Theo this morning and that's why he was at the front of the class now. Ange was awash in excitement for this opportunity and Dev was probably a minute away from calling him a nerd.

The Spirit (and what a name that was) hadn't left him a lot of instructions. He'd just said 'be charming' after telling him he was the TA. What kind of instruction was that? How was Theo supposed to be charming? He was awkward as hell.

When everyone had filed in and found a seat, he said, "Uh, hey. So, I'm obviously not the guy that's supposed to be teaching this class but he's not here right now. I don't know where he is, actually but he left me a note that just said 'be charming.'"

And then he stopped and looked at the class like they might hold the answer. This whole thing wasn't helped by yet another argument going on in his head between Dev and Ange about what he should do. Dev basically wanted him to use his power for evil and make the class go get him food and a drink for breakfast. Ange, obviously, didn't like that.

"So, I guess we're gonna be charming today," he continued, trying to ignore the arguing by rubbing the side of his head and wincing. "I guess we'll do introductions since that's typically a first class thing. Introduce yourself in the most charming way possible."

Theo decided he'd just write up a roster and leave it for The Spirit. That done, he motioned for the first student to get started.

Practical Philosophy, Monday

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Ender had gotten into the habit of teaching outside in any circumstance but all out rain (or frost, but that was unlikely in summer). He checked outside whether or not it would be tending towards the rumored storms any time soon, but having noted the all clear, he posted a note on his designated classroom's door pointing all the students towards the dorm lawn.

He sat down on the grass out there, legs folded. By his side was a bag full of sandwiches, just in case any student had missed breakfast. And there he waited, quiet and patient, until everyone had arrived.

( I didn't bring any books. )

Cultural Appreciation, Period Four

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Another semester, another round of introductions! And also a table piled high with different varieties of ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen desserts.

"Good afternoon, students! I am Thor, of Asgard, and I shall be leading you on a journey in these next several weeks where we will compare the various flavours of the many cultures of Midgard!" That wasn't even a metaphor, class was literally going to involve eating a lot of different foods.

"But first, we must get to know each other. You, begin!" A beat, and then he added: "With your name, year of schooling, and a favourite food."

American History Through Film, Monday, Period 3

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"Well, hello there!" Steve said enthusiastically to his students. "This is American History Through Film, I'm Steve Rogers, I'll be your teacher, and let's get started. Introductions are traditional, but we have a small group and I'm sure we'll all get to know each other, so I'm going to dispense with them and we'll begin with our first film, about an incident in the early settlement and exploration of America, Pocahontas. Like most of the movies we'll watch, it has some inaccuracies...well, Disney in particular takes some liberties, but the entertainment industry is what it is. Just so you know, Pocahontas was probably about twelve at the time she met these people, there's no indication she fell in love with John Smith, and there was almost certainly no talking willow tree. But it's a very enjoyable movie, and I hope you'll look into the real Pocahontas more.

"Now, as for logistics before I start the movie, since we meet right before lunch, and most movies are more than an hour long, if you want to bring your lunch with you and stay for the rest of the movie that might be a good idea. If you need to leave right at the end of the class period, that's completely fine, too. Even if you don't want to bring lunch please feel free to bring snacks and drinks--popcorn is particularly traditional. And finally, housekeeping note, Ulrik will be our TA for the session, so everybody say hi to him. Now let's watch the movie."