Applied Science | Monday | 10.26

[tyler_gone]

"Hi," Tyler said laconic at the front of the room. "I don't get to teach on Halloween this year. Which is good, 'cause I don't think any of you need to see me on a Saturday."

"But" -- he added -- "we're still doing the lab I did last year. It's a very complicated reaction -- here, have a handout. The supplies are on the lab tables. You should probably work in pairs, and it's very important you remember the quality control role of your instructor."

A beat. "If you need help with the write-up on the experiment, there's a easier version at the table at the front of class."

He watched the class for a second."Questions? Comments? Oh, and if you have a violent nut allergy, tell me before I have to take you to the clinic. I have an alternate assignment for you."

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Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

She raised her eyebrows, amused.

"Does this mean that, if I say you take the lead, we might wind up with a disaster?"

Because Ino was totally for that. It would be fun!

Re: Science! [10.26]

[momslilassassin]

Ben glanced at the instructions. "It's just following directions, right? How hard can that be?"

Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

"Those sound way too much like famous last words for my comfort," she laughed, looking over the instructions.

Re: Science! [10.26]

[momslilassassin]

Ben laughed too. "No, famous last words start with 'I have a bad feeling about this' and end with my uncle saying it's not his fault."

Ben's family was special.

Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

"My favourite famous last word is 'oops'," she declared. "You do not want to hear that at any point during something sensitive or important."

Ino wrinkled her nose cheerfully. "You uncle gets blamed for a lot of stuff?"

Re: Science! [10.26]

[momslilassassin]

"He's pretty much the only non-Force user in the entire family," Ben said with a grin. "It makes him an easy scapegoat."

Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

"Poor him! No defense against those with the Force," she snickered. "Is it a choice--or is it one of those things that you either have or don't, if you don't mind me asking?"

Re: Science! [10.26]

[momslilassassin]

"You're born Force-sensitive or not," Ben said. "It's very strong in my family."

Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

"Wouldn't want to be the one without it," she commented idly. "Shall we get started, then?"

Re: Science! [10.26]

[momslilassassin]

Ben began gathering all of the ingredients with a tiny smile. "Uncle Han is used to it by now, I think. Well, sort of. I think he forgets sometimes that his best friend Luke runs the Jedi."

Re: Science! [10.26]

[intraspective]

"Runs the Jedi?" Ino asked, getting the dishes they'd need. "So guess that must be an interesting job."