Photography; Thursday, Second Period [05/13].

[hashtag_chocobro]

Prompto was really hoping he wouldn't end up being nervous for this thing, that he would have build up enough confidence and reassurance throughout the week to be ready for it, especially since it was a small class, especially since it was something fun and light and stuff, but...he was wrong. He was so wrong. But! At least he had a lot of experience of working through his nerves and trying not to show it, so at the very least, maybe the class wouldn't be a complete disaster and might actually go okay.

That was his main goal, really. Non-disaster.

That should be obtainable, right?

So he grinned from where he was sitting on the top of the desk at the front of the classroom, doing an excellent job of not kicking his feet or bouncing his leg too much, and then popped up off the desk onto his feet when he got started.

"Hey, everyone," he said, "and, uh, welcome to Photography! It's pretty much what you see on the package, this is just going to be a course about taking pictures, learning about techniques and different cameras, what makes a good shot, things like that. My name's Prompto, I know some of you, I used to go to school here. I'm not, like, a professional or anything, I'm just sort of a photography hobbyist, but if my career path hadn't lead me in a way different direction, this is definitely something I would be pursuing instead.

"So, since this is the first week and all and it's," he laughed a little, rolling his eyes as if to dismiss what he knew was a lame joke they'd probably heard a million times if they had a lot of other classes by now, "tradition and everything, I thought we could get to know each other a little in this class, but we're going to do it through photography. Kind of like a picture-taking ice-breaker thing, you know? But first, we'll need...." He gestured toward the cases on the desk. "Cameras!

"Now, if you already have a camera," he reached for his own on the other side of the desk, holding it up to show them, "that's totally cool, too, but these are here for if you don't or the one you have isn't really the best. These are pretty high quality and what I like best about them for this class is they they have a digital card in them that will make sharing our photos in class super easy! But we're also going to do some stuff with traditional film and things, too, and even cell phones! But these'll be great for you to practice your photo skills in your free time and things like that. They are on loan from the school, though, so at the end of the session, they have to go back, but it might give you an idea of what kind of camera you'd like for yourself.

"So," he started to hand out the cameras, "let me just go over real quick how they work," and he did precisely that, before moving on.

"Now," he then continued, "what I was thinking we could do today is take pictures of each other and use that as a good way to get to know each other and just feel more comfortable working with each other and stuff, especially if, you know, you might be a little shy about having your picture taken or taking pictures of other people in the class--myself included! So, go around, snap a few pictures, work on your poses, ask each other about yourselves, and toward the end of the class, pick your favorite photo and maybe a little information about the person to share with the class, and we'll all be, like, best friends by the end of it, right?" He chuckled a little...which probably didn't help with feeling like a complete dork right now, but oh well! "Okay, so, go ahead and find someone to start with, take some pictures, and let's get to know each other!

"Oh!" he then added quickly. "Real quick, before we get too started, next week! I have an assignment for you, but it'll be a fun one! I'd like everyone to come in with three photos of some of your favorite places around the island, and we're going to use that a springboard for the topic next week, okay? Cool. Alright. Back to the meetings!"

Fandom Gladiators; Thursday, Fourth Period [05/13].

[died8yearsago]

Rosa would never admit it outloud, but it honestly felt good to be back in the old ridiculously stupid Fandom Gladiators mod here in the Danger Shop again. Although, really, since this class was never anything more than a way to entertain herself by having people do ridiculous things and hit each other with giant Q-tips, it really wouldn't be that terrible of a thing to admit.

"Well, everyone," she started, "congratulations on being in the coolest class available in the summer, Fandom Gladiators, where weekly, you'll be put to the test in a series of physical challenges to see who comes out on top...or at least sucks less than the others. My name is...not important, because when we're in the arena, we will only be known by our gladiator names. Mine is Exterminator. I have lived up to that name through many, many Fandom Gladiator classes in the past. So, you're all going to pick your own gladiator name...or get assigned one by me, which you do not want. You want something cool and intimidating, like Hawk or Nitro or Storm. Bonus points if you put together a backstory or gimmick, but choose wisely, because one you pick your gladiator name, you're going to be stuck with it.

"Then? We're going to suit up," she gestured toward the collection of foam pads and helmets, "because even though this is the Danger Shop so no one will really get hurt, it's part of the traditional Gladiator uniform. And if you were an idiot and didn't wear clothes you can move easily in, don't worry. We have you covered with some clearly very flattering gym uniforms.

"And once that's out of the way," Rosa finished, "get ready, because we're doing Human Cannonball. Not as cool as it sounds, but you still get to run into people, so still pretty cool. I'll explain more when we're finished suiting up and naming ourselves. You." She quirked her chin up at the quintessential nearest random person. "You go first."

Adventures in Adventuring, Thursday - 5th Period

[ohvalleyofpenis]

Class began, as so many of Cara's recent classes had, in a bar. Or at least a simulation of one. However unlike the tavern Sim, her co-teacher was less familiar.

Which probably explained the grumpy expression.

"Welcome to Adventures in Adventuring," Jaskier said, totally rallying all his enthusiasm for her. "A class I hadn't been aware that I was teaching until today. But we're perfectly able to adapt, are we not, lovely co-teacher?"

Jaskier. Jaskier, no.

"I'm sure we will," Cara said through teeth that were just barely not clenched. "Somehow."

That 'somehow' did not bode well for anyone.

"First we ought to learn all your names, and then perhaps what sort of adventuring experience you have," Jaskier said, making the poor, poor choice of putting his hand on Cara's shoulder. Look. Look. He somehow got Geralt to accept his handsy affection. He thought it would work everywhere.

JASKIER, NO.

Cara smiled at Jaskier far, far too sweetly. "Or we could go with the traditional way of meeting people at the start of an adventure." At least traditional as explained by Magnus. "In a bar fight."

One started by, say, a squeaking bard flying across the bar to collide with the roughest looking tough in the room. Who promptly tossed him over the bartop and the entire simulated bar broke out into just complete chaos. So. You know. Have fun with that, everyone!

Drinking Games and "Wine" Tasting

[superjoanjett]

Class today and probably for the foreseeable future was held at Caritas (Thanks Kitty!) and if Jessica felt weird about being on the other side of the bar... well it was weird for her.

After enough people showed up (she wasn't going to count) she cleared her throat and began her "lecture."

"All right. Welcome to whatever this class is called. Which is just an excuse to get drunk tonight. Which really none of you need but I'm not judging," she said as she pulled out a bottle of "wine".

"Tonight's wine," she said gesturing towards the bottle like one of the models from the Price is Right, "Is MD 20/20 Red Grape Wine. Which supposed to be wine but probably tastes like grape juice. Or a really bad version of grape juice that's been sitting in the back of the fridge that got turned off because you went away and unplugged the fridge and came back to find it fermented. Not that it has ever happened to me."

She cleared her throat which clearly indicated that it did happen to her.

"Anyway. Fuck introductions because I think I've met all of you except for Travis. Everybody say hi to Travis. Tonight's entertainment will be called 'I Never'. If you've ever went to high school and went to a party at someone's house that you don't know and needed an icebreaker, you've no doubt played the game."

And that's when she pulled out shot glasses and began pouring everyone's individual order.

"Grab your drink and make your I never statement. And just continue to make statements, I don't care."

Try Not to Die, Thursday, May 13, 2021

[sith_happened]

"Hello," Anakin said, smiling in front of the Portalocity Office as he stood next to a redheaded man in a pair of jeans and a dark hoodie. "Welcome to Try Not to Die, which I am running this session with my grandson, Ben."

Ben gave everyone a way. "Welcome," he said in a faint British Coruscanti accent. "I'm here to make sure Granddad doesn't actually kill you."

Anakin gave him a bit of a look. "This class is all about thinking on your feet as you explore new places throughout this planet," he said, "which we pick though a highly scientific method," he said.

"We drink a shot of whiskey and throw a dart at a map," Ben said helpfully. "So this week we're all going to Paraguay!" He almost got that pronunciation right.

"You will complete a series of tasks and the first person to find us wins the thrill of finding us first," Anakin said. "Ready, steady, go!"

Physical Education, period 1

[nuclear_snide]

"What?" Bob was arguing with a moose when the students entered. "No, magical education! What in heavens do I know about Phys Ed?" He asked derisively, scowling.

The moose snorted and left. Bob threw up his hands.

"Right!" He turned to the students. "I have no idea what's going on here, so for today let's go with introductions. What's your name, where are you from, and what sort of magical - or physical, whatever - education do you have?"