Macro-Tactics, Monday

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Pheromones.

A specific type of them. Kerrigan had smelled it since the moment she stepped anywhere near close to another human being that morning, and it was mildly disgusting. Her own system had filtered them out - Zerg physiology being what it was - but with these kids...

... well, there was a reason why they were meeting in a rainforest in the Danger Shop. Rain was pouring down from the sky at an alarming pace, in fact. Because Kerrigan was considerate like that, she'd laid out some raincoats, but that was about that.

"This isn't really macro-level," she said, idly, "But it might get you some insights on battlefield mechanics. For each of you, there's a duplicate somewhere in this woods. Well, 'duplicate' - they'll have your measurements, and they'll be identifiable by colour," she nodded at the differently-shaded strips she'd had the TAs hand out, "...but I'm not interested in pitting you against anything with your face."

Interesting experiment as that might have been.

"You have, as before, five minutes to discuss tactics. Work together, work individually, I don't care. Your goal is to take out your duplicate in whatever manner possible. Go."

Comments

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[glacial_queen]

Karla glared back at Emma. "That's mine," she protested, making a weak swipe for the color strip. "I've missed two classes, I'm not going to skip this one, too."

Ignoring the fact that she'd already decided that working with someone was the best way to go. Karla was being Karla stubborn.

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[icecoldfrost]

"I didn't say you should skip it, I said you were going to find a partner." And because Emma was being Emma contrary, she dangled the strip above Karla's head, out of reach. "It's work with a partner, or as the TA I will sling you over my shoulder and march you back to bed. Your call."

Actually bed and blankets sounded very very nice right now... but first they had class to get through.

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[glacial_queen]

"Fine," Karla said, crossing her arms and looking absolutely mature. "You get to be my partner. Thanks for volunteering, Ems."

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[icecoldfrost]

"See, that wasn't so hard, now was it?" she asked, handing over the marker. "Don't make that face at me; Auntie Emma knows best."

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[glacial_queen]

Karla humphed and tied the marker around her arm. "Then what should we do for a strategy, O Wise One."

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[icecoldfrost]

"We climb some trees and drop raincoats on them and throw rocks?" Emma suggested. "Or sharp things."

Re: Listen to the Instructions

[glacial_queen]

Karla gave her a wry smile and glanced down at her arms. "I'm not much for climbing right now, truth be told."