Languages, 10/26

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

To his Classics students, Dream delivers a lecture on Koine Greek. After he is done, he puts forward a question for discussion: What were the benefits of Koine as an international language? Are international languages still valuable?

For his Languages of Asia students, he passes out calligraphy paper, pens, and a primer on Chinese writing. Work on understanding why Chinese is written as it is written, and on copying the characters showin in the handout. Next week, you will move into writing with understanding.

Again, there are no classes on Friday. I will see you all on Monday.

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Re: Classics, 10/26

[janet_fraiser]

"I am not shooting you, Sam. Not after all the times I've had to put you back together." Janet giggled. "I'm sure if you really want, we can arrange for a nice panic attack to put you in the clinic."

"Sedative is possible, but not desireable. How about a nice, relaxing night of nothing to do? Time will take care of the second, and believe me, I'd do something about it if I could. I can't do anything about the third either."

Re: Classics, 10/26

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Maybe a zat? That wasn't so bad..." She smiled, but a bit unsteadily. "I'm not sure we'll need to arrange a panic attack, Janet. I think I may manage to have one all on my own. Put me in a bed near Parker so I have someone to talk to, okay?"

"Ooh. A relaxing night with nothing to do...that sounds nice."

Re: Classics, 10/26

[janet_fraiser]

"No, Sam," said Janet. She smiled reassuringly. "No need to panic." She heroically manages not to change expression at the mention of a bed in the clinic next to Parker. "No problem. If you have a panic attack, the first thing I'll do is take you to the clinic. After I make sure you're okay."

"Doesn't it? Tonight, maybe?"

Re: Classics, 10/26

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Janet...I've been in lots of near-death situations. Trust me, there's lots of need to panic here. And thanks."

"I can do tonight. I'll probably be a wreck all day tomorrow, though. Not like you didn't expect that."

Re: Classics, 10/26

[janet_fraiser]

"Any time," said Janet.

Janet nodded. "Totally expected. Don't worry. I'll have my cell phone nearby at all times, available for any last-minute panicking. Want help getting ready?"

Re: Classics, 10/26

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"You're the best, Janet. In case I don't tell you enough."

She sighed. "That would imply that I knew what we were doing. Other than dinner in town, since I hope assume he's not cooking. What do you wear for a date like that?"

Re: Classics, 10/26

[janet_fraiser]

"Thanks," said Janet. "So are you, you know."

Janet frowned. "Does he know what you're doing? Is there a plan?" She shrugs. "I have no idea. A skirt with dark nylons, maybe? And a long-sleeved cardigan over a tank top?"

Re: Classics, 10/26

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I don't know if he knows what we're doing." She frowned in thought. "I think I'd like to wear something pretty. He always sees me at my worst...covered in grease, wearing BDUs, having had no sleep..."

Re: Classics, 10/26

[janet_fraiser]

"Makeup even?" asked Janet. "I can always harass him see what I can find out. Then I won't tell you, so it'll be a surprise, but we can figure out how to dress you." Janet grinned. "Sam. He sees way more about you than your appearance. You know that, right?"

Re: Classics, 10/26

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Makeup, even. Happy?" One corner of her mouth quirked up. "Any information would be helpful, but I like the surprise part. Y'know, except for where I'm standing in my underwear when he shows up because I don't know what clothes to put on."

She laughs at her own idiocy. "Okay, so maybe that would be an option, too, but I don't think that's the way I want to go."

"I know." Sam nodded. "It's actually not just for him--I want us both to be able to remember that we're not just hanging out without Daniel and Murray (or you and Charlie and Liz)."