The Art of Peace; Thursday, Third Period [12/08].

[sake_shinigami]

The classroom was set up just a little bit differently that day; instead of the usual circle of cushions and pillows around a teaset, there were several little stations of two cushions flanking a chess board.

"Good morning, ducklings ♥," Shunsui greeted them cheerfully. "I hope you're all in a playful mood today, because today will be all about a classic game of strategy, although we will be giving it our own particular Art of Peace twist today ♥. Chess is often considered a bit of a wargame, in that it involves strategy, invasion, and capturing prolific pieces of your opponents symbolic little army. All the pieces are the same, so the factions are evenly matched. What makes the difference is how you play....and," he chuckled faintly, "some may argue, who gets to make the first move ♥."

He took a moment to go over how to play, with a few examples and calling some willing students over to help him provide some examples of gameplay, for those who weren't already familiar with it, all the while musing over the symbolic real-life equivalent when it came to moving ones own troops in war.

"Obviously," he added, toward the end, "it's not a perfect parallel, but I do believe there's a lot to be said about a mind for chess being able to translate in interesting ways for war. You may be wondering, though....but Kyōraku-sensei! This class is about the Art of Peace!" Here, he chuckled again. "And you are very right, it is, which is why we will be taking a particular approach to our games this morning.

"Your goal today," he said, "is to match up with your fellow classmates, and attempt to win a game of chess without taking or sacrificing many pieces. Whoever manages to win with the least amount of captured or lost pieces will win.

"Sacrifices," he then grinned, "will doubtless have to be made. But can you still win without making too many? Let's find out, shall we, ducklings ♥?"

Library, Thursday 12/8

[noonedecidesmyfate]

The library itself seemed fairly normal today (normal for this library, anyway). The polar bears handing out bottles of Coke were slightly less normal but not unheard of. And the bears did seem to have the added benefit of keeping any gremlins at bay.

Belle was at the desk with quite a large collection of soda bottles. She ended up with a new bottle or two every time she stood up to do anything.

Intro to Palaeontology - Thursday, 1st Period

[itsananomaly]

Class is over here today for the field trip!

Sexy Crimes, Thursday, Period 2

[wrongkindofsith]

There was a projector set up at the front of the class, which could mean only one thing. "It's the time of year when none of you are really focusing on class," Cara said.

"Be it due to winter, or the pending holidays, or the end of the semester," Jaskier said. "Which leaves us... with a movie to keep you engaged."

Yep. It was the students' fault for this.

Totally their fault.

"In any case, today you're going to be watching something called Goncharov. " No, neither of your teachers had a tumblr, why did you ask? "Apparently it's a classic."

"Or so we've been told!" Jaskier added, getting the film started to confusing results.