Library, Wednesday

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Today, Sholeh was in no mood for any funny business. She had a book report due tomorrow and it was her highest priority today. Anytime she had to venture into the stacks, she'd give the bookshelves a glare worthy of Cecil's librarians that promised dire punishments if they decided to move around on her again.

The rustling of the books didn't sound very intimidated, but the library behaved itself anyway.

Good enough for her.

Diplomacy, Relationships & Tactics: the Art of War [Wednesday]

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It was once again Wednesday, and Ghanima was seated on her desk, little red book in her hands.

"'There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare,'" she announced once everyone was seated. "So speaks Sun Tzu in the second P'ien. In it, he speaks of provisioning an army, and managing your resources."

"Today, we look at it from a non-combat viewpoint," Ghanima said, smiling at them. "If you're conducting a business merger, you should approach it the same as any other battle. Prolonged negotiations are something to avoid at all costs, since you usually end up losing something the longer you are engaged."

"Romantic relationships are the same way; as much fun as the chase can be, a prolonged pursuit of your target increases the chance of them slipping away," she teased, eyes flashing with amusement. "How can you apply the suggestions made in the second P'ien to these two situations? I'd like you to break into groups and discuss."

Basic Questing! Wednesday, Period Four

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Today the students would find a television set up at the front of the classroom. There were also cans of pop soda and bags of popcorn for each of them, because snacks were important when viewing films.

"Unfortunately I was unable to program the scenario into the Danger Shop that I'd wished to share with you in time for today's class," Thor admitted. "So, instead I hope you enjoy this humorous film about some humans who embark on a quest that is very famous in many Midgardian cultures."

Friendship is Teamwork!!!, Wednesday, Period 1

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On the chalkboard today there was the word 'TRUST' written in shaky letters. Because it had been written by a pony.

What, did you think Derek would talk about trust? Don't be crazy.

"Okay," Pinkie was saying as the students hopefully arrived and settled into class. She positioned herself behind Derek, her front hooves up. "I'm ready! I'll catch you!"

Yep, this would end well.

Derek sighed like only the overly dramatic people of a TV show can manage, giving the class a look as though to express just how much he put up with for this. So, you all better appreciate this shit. "Pretty sure it would work better the other way."

Look, he was a heavy guy. Way too much muscle mass.

"Pfft," scoffed Pinkie. "I'm a pony. I've seen the tv. Humans ride ponies all the time. I toooootally got this."

With a shrug, Derek fell backwards. He could catch himself when this failed miserably. As things tended to in his life.

Oh ye of little faith! Pinkie caught Derek perfectly on the ends of her hooves -- then folded like an accordion.

Well, at least it'd break his fall?

Oh god, this was the weirdest thing ever if you asked Derek. He shoved himself upright, turning to glare at her in confused horror. "There, demonstrated. Now can we continue?"

While he repressed this nightmare of trust.

Pinkie-the-flat-pink-disc-on-the-floor nodded. Somehow. "Sure thing!" she squeaked. "D'ya happen to have a bicycle pump?"

Derek covered his face with his hand. "Everyone. Find a partner and fall on them. It builds trust." It built no such thing. It was was horrible.

Breaking Things 101, Wednesday, Period 3

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There was a row of targets on one wall of the Danger Shop today. And a little way away, there were boxes and boxes of vinyl records. Mostly bad music from the late eighties and early nineties.

"Today, we're breaking things with precision," Electroclash announced. "By which I mean we're throwing vinyl at targets. If you need more specific instructions, ask Sparkle."

She hadn't even checked to see if he was present. She just didn't think anyone should have needed more instruction than that.

Literature 101- Thursday- 4th period

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After the first week of class, no one should be surprised that Jess was dressed up today. No one. Because there she was, in a striped shirt and boots, sporting a pirate hat and an eyepatch.

"Arrrrr, me hearties, welcome ye t' class!" she said. "First I be asking y' to pass up yer book reports on th' meta fer Huckleberry Finn, arrr. And we're gonna go around t' room and just hear yer opinion on the book. It doesn't have t' be anything long, jus' tell me yer opinion!"

Once they'd done that, Jess started passing out this week's book and continued, "This we're we're gon'a be goin' o'er t' meta fer Treasure Island, arrr. Which is t' story of a boy who be going on travels wit' a ragtag band of pirates on th' hunt fer... treasure. We were t' be doing another book this week but th' opportunity was too good to pass up, aye. So fer next week yer t' read th' book for a discussion, jus' like last time!"

Jess wasn't actually affected by the weird pirate speech patterns or anything. She was just that committed to character.


[Sparknotes for the book here!]