Don't Be a Hero [Thursday, 2nd Period]

[wrongkindofsith]

Cara had her class meet her in a normal classroom because she didn't need to use the Danger Shop yet, and she wasn't quite cruel enough to make tham meet outside in this weather. At least, not for the first class.

"So, heroism, it's a really good way to end up dead." Well, Cara, that wasn't at all a blunt way to start things off. "If you're lucky, you'll be the only dead one, if you're unlucky you'll take a lot of people down with you, and they'll probably be people you like. So let's be clear, the name of the class isn't ironic or sarcastic." You were however, very likely to become familiar with Cara's sense of irony and sarcasm.

"However, since we don't live in a world where sensible people trying to avoid trouble actually suceed at that, you are going to have to learn coping skills for when the island decides to be the island, which is where I come in. But that can wait, since one of the many quirks of the island is the first week is always for introductions. So name, class, your first instinct in a fight. Three questions, no wrong answers."

Only stupid ones.

Discovering Earth, Friday, Period 2

[uncertain_dume]

Class had been handwavily contacted ahead of time to be informed that their usual meeting place would be Portalocity, and that for today they should bring warm-weather clothes, and swimsuits if they were so inclined.

"Hello," Hannibal greeted them all with a smile. "Welcome to class, which this semester is Discovering Earth. If you think perhaps it sounds rather like an excuse to show off my planet to those of you not from it, you would be absolutely right."

( And that included his co-teacher. )

Library, Friday

[crimson_sister]

The books were piled neatly today when Lucille entered the library. All of them. Including those that should be on shelves. The latter were now piled on top of the shelves in, as far as Lucille could tell, the same order that they should be.

She knew by now that things would go back to normal tomorrow, or rather to a different kind of strange, so she ignored it and just sat down behind the desk.

The rest of the day she had this odd, irrational feeling that the books very giving her very disappointed looks.

[Open library!]

Driver's Ed, Friday, Period 3

[10secondcar]

"Hey, guys, welcome to Driver's Ed," Brian said to his students. "If you didn't know what you'd be driving when you signed up for this class, cars, we'll be driving cars. If you don't know what a car is...we'll get to that." This island. "This week, I just want to know your name, where you're from, and what experience you have with cars before. Okay? We'll start with you," he said, picking a student at random.

Practical Diplomacy, Friday

[saddeserthermit]

Anakin was, unsurprisingly to anyone who'd taken a class with him before, dressed in Jedi robes and glowering slightly from the front of the room. "This is Practical Diplomacy," he began.

"A rather important class, I would say, unless you would like to wind up as this nation's new President-elect," Obi-Wan provided, smiling faintly. "Throughout this course, we will discuss the practical ethical and diplomatic issues that spring up when you are dealing with a multitude of interests, some perhaps even international or interplanetary."

"That guy makes me seem subtle and unassuming," Anakin muttered. "We're going to start right in today with our first diplomatic issue," he said, passing out a worksheet. "A rogue nation--or planet, if that's more familiar to you--that is trying very hard to acquire weapons of mass destruction for reasons they aren't explaining to anyone. They are very isolated, but in a sector of the galaxy--or world--that is of military and economic value and are extremely anxious to make their presence felt."

"The planet's actions are making its neighbors anxious," Obi-Wan continued, "And your government believes they can be a genuine threat to its region."

"So you have been dispatched to meet with their delegation," Anakin said, "to convince them to stop their pursuit of these weapons. What would you offer in compensation? Or would you start immediately with threats?"

"Or, perhaps, do you engage on an even more subtle course?" Obi-Wan said. "We are curious to hear what you think. You may debate this among each other before you give an answer, as such powers often do."