Adventures in Literature, Wednesday, Period Three [Class One]

[carpe_demon]

Drake wanted to make a dramatic entrance for his first official class. He was also running late, so shimmering was perfectly acceptable. One minute there was no one standing in the front of the classroom; the next Drake appeared, wearing the black robes of a professor over a suit and tie. Rubbing his hands together, he said, "Fresh young minds to corrupt. I mean teach. Did I say that out loud? Never mind. Anyway, I am Professor Dèmon, and this is Adventures in Literature. Now, I want each of you to introduce yourselves and tell me why you're taking this class."

He waited as each student made their introduction, nodding thoughtfully. When the last had finished, rolled his eyes and snapped his fingers, vanishing the black robes and revealing that the "suit" was nothing but a false shirt front. He yanked the dickey off and tossed it aside, now wearing just jeans and a t-shirt. "Now that we have that boring part over," he said, moving in front of his desk and hopping up to sit on the edge, "I want you to tell me what your favorite work of literature is. What story ignites your passion? What tale makes your blood start pumping? Why do you love it?" He leaned forward, very interested in what each student had to say.

Class was almost over by the time the last student finished. "Next week we'll start to dive into some classic works," Drake said. "We'll start with the legend of Robin Hood. I have it on good authority that the vice principal is actually the Sheriff of Nottingham, so we may have to do something about that. Oh, and you don't have to call me Professor Dèmon. Way too stuffy. You can call me Drake, or if you're slightly more daring, O Captain my Captain." He grinned. "Saw that in a movie once. I always wanted to say that."


[Syllabus | Class Roster]

Comments

Sign In [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

For great justice!

Re: Sign In [AiL, Week One]

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

Gabrielle (just imagine Xena yelling it in slow-motion across a battlefield for epic great justice)

Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

Chat with your neighbors, boggle at Drake, as you do.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Well.

This class was going to be anything but boring.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

Gabrielle gawked more than a little bit, being the sleep-deprived hyper little bard she was today.

It was the sleep deprivation that led her to contemplate how her teacher would get along with Ares . . . or possibly drive Ares insane. Okay, it was the sleep deprivation combined with her reading material back in the library.

She knew she was going to love this class, and Drake seemed like he'd be a fun teacher.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[heartflames.livejournal.com]

By the end of the lecture, Eleanor couldn't help wondering if her teacher was a bit ... off. Mentally.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[yakkoyaks.livejournal.com]

Yakko didn't see anything weird about the lecture at all.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[awakestheghosts]

Chloe just kind of stared and wondered a little about her teacher.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[living_endless]

Didi took a few notes and wondered if high school was always like this.

She was fairly certain it wasn't.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[icecoldfrost]

Emma set her notebook aside and just leaned back, perfectly willing to just enjoy the sheer 'WTF' coming off the rest of her classmates at the moment. It didn't sound like this was going to be as educational as she'd hoped, but at least it would be amusing.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie boggled a little, but she figured the class was, at least, going to be entertaining.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[cutsthestrings.livejournal.com]

...Fiona was staring. Staaaaring.








Please say we're not related. Please please please.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope stared, wide-eyed. This class was going to be interesting, that much was certain.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Oh, Alex was going to love this class.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[likethegun]

Well, this was going to be a lot different than Miss Bennet's class, wasn't it?

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[formermayqueen.livejournal.com]

Oh, Cordelia was going to love this class. Find it hard to pay attention, but loving it while doing so.

Re: Listen to the Lecture [AiL, Week One]

[shyest-eyes.livejournal.com]

This class was definitely going to be... interesting.

Hinata figured watching and seeing how it would go would be best.

Introductions [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

Who are you? What do you want? Why are you here?

Wait, that's Babylon 5.

Re: Introductions [AiL, Week One]

[onlysmokesnics.livejournal.com]

"I'm Hayley Fitzpatrick!" she declared, happily. "I'm taking this class because the GCPD picked it for me."

She beamed proudly, hoping that would mean it wouldn't sound like a bad thing.

Re: Introductions [AiL, Week One]

[thatsamilkshake]

Francine was not the most wakeful person right about now, but hot teachers were always helpful for at least a temporary pick-me-up.

"I'm Francine. I don't know, I guess I'm here because I like to read?" At this point she was just happy to be here. "Not usually, you know. Literature. I just like stories with a happy ending. ...And maybe some buttkicking."

Blame Bitterwoman.

Re: Introductions [AiL, Week One]

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"I'm Joan Girardi," she said. "I signed up for this class because it seemed like it would be interesting. I generally like stories with happy endings, but I don't know if I could pick a favorite."

Re: Introductions [AiL, Week One]

[oops-mbad.livejournal.com]

"I'm Diana Hansen and I don't actually remember why." Diana paused. "Your name sounding cool was part of it."

Class Discussion [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

What is your favorite work of literature? I'm getting a little verklempt. Talk amongst yourselves.

Re: Class Discussion [AiL, Week One]

[heartflames.livejournal.com]

"It's hard for me to pick a favorite," Eleanor spoke up, "but I find meta for, if it even needs a meta Utopia an interesting read. The workings of society and politics described are quite insightful, I think."

Talk to Drake [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

Serve him. Rub his belly. Obeeeeeeeey.

OOC [AiL, Week One]

[carpe_demon]

Drake makes me question my sanity sometimes.

To my talented TAs -- Drake will randomly anoint you during your introductions.

...not dirty.

Re: OOC [AiL, Week One]

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

For the last time, honey, I question your sanity all the time. ;)