Phys Ed; Thursday, First Period [10/12].

[sword_chocobro]

It was another good day for taking advantage of the weather and having class outside on the lawn rather than inside in the gym or the danger shop, which was also good because a lawn was exactly the sort of place where a game like today's was best.

"Morning, everyone," he greeted the class with a nod, a plain oblong ball tucked under his arm. "Now, I'm sure you all know about next week being the school trip and everything, so, naturally, I went to see what kind of sports were popular in New Zealand, and came up with rugby as the most popular one, so that's what we'll be talking about today. You know the drill. Start warming up and stretching while I talk a little bit about it, and then we'll hit the field."

"Now," he continued, "as I understand it, rugby's another form of football, but it's closer to the kind of football we didn't talk about last week, in that it's based on carrying the ball across the field rather than kicking it, and the balls have similar shapes, too. It's also a contact sport known for being pretty rough, but, especially as newbies, I'm sure we won't have to worry about that too much."

There was a bit of a warning, in that statement, with a particular look toward Alara assuming she was there, because the idea of her tackling any of her classmates just felt like a recipe for disaster, although if she really wanted to, he could probably take it.

"So let's go over the rules and gameplay, and then we'll hit the field."

Sam Eagle Presents: The Weird States of America, Thursday 10/12

[but_mostly_america]

As was usual and not at all weird, Sam was at the front of the classroom and ready to begin at the appointed time.

“Hello again, students!” he barked out. Which was, in itself, a bit weird seeing as how he was a bird and not a dog. Don’t dwell on it.

“Today in weird states we shall discuss the state of Michigan! The 26th state admitted to the union. Sometimes called the Great Lake State and sometimes referred to as the Mitten State which is far too undignified to be acceptable!”

“Now, in addition to being named after cold weather gear for children, Michigan is weird in other ways. The main way being that the state is divided in two. An upper peninsula and a lower peninsula, separated by water!”

Was anyone going to tell Sam that Hawaii was several islands? Or that other states also included islands? Someone ought to point that out just to see how he reacted.

“A decent state ought to be contained to one major land mass!”

Sam, no.

“And finally for weird things about Michigan, we cannot forget that to encourage tourism they use the phrase ‘Pure Michigan.’ As if the other states were impure or as if there were also a version of Michigan that is impure! Perhaps there is. Perhaps one peninsula is the impure one.” Sam looked thoughtful, his very impressive eyebrows moving together somehow. “This may require further research!” Or…any research at all? Maybe.

“Now, students, let us discuss Michigan!”

Library, Thursday 10/12

[noonedecidesmyfate]

The library today had a display prominently featuring the King of the Bracelets books (and movies).

There was also lovely music playing from somewhere. Belle didn't recognize it but it was quite beautiful.

[up late and OCD-free]

Ass-Kicking 101, Thursday, 3rd Period

[wrongkindofsith]

Well, class, it seemed like it was time for practical applications of what had been taught so far as the danger shop was done up to look like a bar.

Possibly a tavern even.

"So, today were going to try out what you've learned," Jane said over the ambient bar noise.

Which would explain why NPCakin behind the bar looked so nervous. "For some unknown reason, one of the likeliest places for a spontaneous fight to break out is a tavern just like this."

"We are not condoning bar fights on vacation next week," Jane added firmly. Well. She wasn't.

"Not starting them, at least." If one happened to start up while you were there on the other hand... A very important distinction!

"So, let's get you started in a nice, safe environment for it," Jane said, pushing a bar stool over to somehow just set the whole place off.

Oh, look, someone had already flung NPCakin across the room. A new record!