Classic American Film, Thursday, Period 4

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

Ziva wasn't sure what she'd been thinking when she'd agreed to teach this class, except maybe that it might be fun to teach something new. Deep down, she wondered if it was possible that she was missing Tony, but that was just a crazy thought.

Once the students had gathered in the classroom, Ziva leaned up against the desk and smiled at them. This was a nice, big group, and she had a good feeling about that. Of course, she had good feelings about small groups too, but still. "Good afternoon, and welcome to the classic American film class," she said. Anyone who was familiar with the U.S. might notice that Ziva didn't exactly sound American, being from Israel and all, but maybe no one would say anything.

"I am Ms. David, and I see many unfamiliar faces," she continued, "so I would like to take our time today to get to know your names and a little bit about where you are coming from and why you are here, whether you are a fan of movies, or you would like to learn more about this strange country in which you've ended up, or whatever else was your reasoning. Also, I have not chosen any assistants for this class, so if you would like to volunteer, come and talk to me after class. Now, let us get started."

Comments

Sign In [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

Like it's 9/02/10. :D

Re: Sign In [09/02]

[therewaslife]

Nobody Owens

Re: Sign In [09/02]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen Haras-Uquara

Re: Sign In [09/02]

[icecoldfrost]

Emma Frost

Talk Amongst Yourselves/Pass Notes/Etc. [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

Ziva won't throw anything at you this week. Probably.

Introductions! [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, you're certainly tired of this, but it's still the first week. Give your name, where you're from, and why you decided to take this class.

Ziva's expecting at least a few responses of "It sounded easy."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[therewaslife]

Bod wasn't tired of this but he'd only had one class and didn't too much mind introductions.

"I'm Nobody Owens but I go by Bod," he said, starting off with the familiar part of things. "My parents didn't hate me. I'm from England. Specifically, I was raised in a graveyard by the ghosts there and I'm taking this class because I didn't get to watch movies there so I'd like to see what I missed."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[onapalebicycle.livejournal.com]

"You were ... raised by ghosts?" George asked. "Real ones?"

This was either extremely fascinating and useful information, or a Goth kid trying to seem cool. Bod didn't seem the type, though.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[therewaslife]

"Yes," he said, nodding. "Real ones. My parents were both ghosts as were most of my friends. The graveyard was very old so there was amazing diversity at who all I knew."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"My name is Helen Haras-Uquara and I come from another unnamed world, which is quite a bit different from this one. I know little about movies, but on the television I have seen both good and bad ones and thought it might be useful to see more of the good."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[icecoldfrost]

"Emma Frost, darlings, late of New York City, and I'm here because it was a class that will sound almost normal on my transcript for college," Emma said bluntly. "I do love film, but I'm also trying to prepare for college."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[awakestheghosts]

It was very strange for her to be in a film class that wasn't being taught by Mitchell.

"I'm Chloe Saunders. I'm a sophomore and I'm t-taking this class because I want to be a director some day and I want to write my own scripts as well."

Yes, she was well aware that she hadn't said where she was from.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[chief-cheerio.livejournal.com]

"I'm Quinn Fabray, and I'm from Lima, Ohio," Quinn began. It was her first class; she was actually kind of excited to be back in school.

She had, per her promise to Puck, worn her cheerleading uniform, and was glancing around to see if anyone seemed to notice.

"I'm here because" -- no, she wouldn't admit it was because it sounded easy and almost normal -- "I like movies, and I'd like to see more older ones."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[onapalebicycle.livejournal.com]

George noticed, at least. She wasn't the type to actually say anything, but she was eyerolling heavily. Great. Cheerleaders.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[chief-cheerio.livejournal.com]

Quinn smiled poisonously, leaned toward Madame Eyeroller, and sweetly whispered: "Jealous?"

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[isntabitpretty.livejournal.com]

"Sara Stanley, from Carlisle, Prince Edward Island, in Canada. It isn't precisely my home, but I have spent most of my life there, so I like to think it counts. As for why I'm in this class, I love stories," she said simply, but there was a world of meaning in the word love. "I'm curious to see how moving pictures are used to tell stories in this age -- I've come a century ahead of my own time, you see -- and what new stories I can learn from them."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[chic-harper.livejournal.com]

"Harper Finkle, from New York City. I decided to take this class since I love the classics," she said.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[onapalebicycle.livejournal.com]

"I'm George," she said, very grudgingly. She hated class participation. She always had. "I'm from Seattle, so ... I know about this country. I ... like movies, I guess?"

Easy class that would not require much effort, yes.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[ashockingbitch]

"Jenny Sparks," Jenny said, "from London, England, and it sounded easy."

What? She was honest to a fault.

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[she-sheds.livejournal.com]

"Joolushko Tunai Fenta Hovalis. I'm from the Interion homeworld which I am too lazy to make up a name for, and I enjoy the movies I have seen so far. I would like to see more and this seemed a good way to do so."

Re: Introductions! [09/02]

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

"Blysse Norwood," Firekeeper introduced herself. "And Blind Seer," she nodded at the wolf by her side, who twitched his tail in a greeting of his own. "We is... from the woods outside human kingdom of Hawk Haven, and we decide to take this class because both of us enjoy stories very much, and should like to see more."

Talk to Ziva [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

If you'd like to be a TA, or for any other reason.

Re: Talk to Ziva [09/02]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen approached Ziva after class. "Ms. David, I would be interested in assisting with your class if you still have need of that."

Re: Talk to Ziva [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

"I do still have a need," Ziva said. "That is, I believe it would be wise to have a TA. Sometimes, the island likes to turn me into an animal when I am supposed to teach class, and I believe it would be wise to have someone who could assist me if that happens. I have not quite figured out how to outsmart the strangeness of this place."

OOC [09/02]

[eager-platypus.livejournal.com]

I'm at work from now until 4pm, and then I'll be around to answer pings.