The Science of Sexuality, Monday

[3patchproblem.livejournal.com]

After there was a so damn handwavey announcement for that Ethics class of Skywalker’s to join them today, there might have been a few new faces. This could only bode well for all the students. Really now.

Really.

“Hello, all,” John began, as jovially as he could, “We... have been speaking to professor Skywalker about our efforts here, and we thought it might be a good idea to, er, team up. To teach you all about childcare.”

“As he is the expert,” Sherlock chimed in dryly. Because that was helpful today.

Anakin glared at Sherlock. “Ethics class has traditionally worked with droid babies to teach you the downside of lust combined with ineffective birth control. Pairing up our classes seemed logical.” Until he remembered he’d be working with Sherlock.

John discretely maneuvered himself between Anakin and Sherlock. Discretely. “Right. So we’ve talked about pregnancy, and about everything that happens when you’re pregnant. As well as birth control,” he continued. “This is just the next step. We want you to take care of these babies until next Monday.” He smiled. Or tried to. “I... hope you all kept the folders we gave you.”

“And if you neglected to prepare,” Sherlock began with a faint smile. “Well. I suppose now would be the time to research. Wouldn’t you?”

“As well as you can, at least,” Anakin grumbled. “Children don’t come with owner’s manuals.” He’d checked. “The droid babies will react like any other child: you can’t leave them alone for even a minute, they’ll demand food, dry bottoms, naps and to be held and babbled at. If they don’t get what they want, they’ll cry.”

Loudly. For hours.

“And no one wants that,” said John. Who didn’t have any kids. And never really expected to have any. “So take good care of them. We’ll know if you don’t.”

… And he suspected that between his two co-conspirators, that was kind of terrifyingly true.

[[ ocd up and open! don't worry - we have plans to make sure the robobabies are Not An Issue over the weekend. ]]

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Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[swordsandsoccer.livejournal.com]

Dof opened his mouth, about to suggest Mariecke, but then shut it. He didn't want to wind up naming a baby after his friend, it just felt... weird. "You should probably choose," he said, "Or I will wind up naming her wrong."

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[glacial_queen]

Oh, Dolf. Karla had named one of her daughters Rook. And had apparently named her son Nommy, too. This was such a bad plan.

At least she ignored her first impulse to name her Jaenelle. Though it took some doing.

"Lise?" she suggested.

It was one of the more popular girl names in Glacia.

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[swordsandsoccer.livejournal.com]

"Lies*?" was what Dolf had gotten from that. It was a Dutch name, so that was a bit odd, but-- "Sure. I like that. Though it sounds like she should be an aunt. Tante Lies."

* pronounced Lise without the 'uh' noise at the end

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[glacial_queen]

"Well, she is all kind of old and wrinkly-looking," was Karla's ever-compassionate answer. The droid babies had always been closer to the uncanny side of that valley for Karla. "Lies," she repeated, trying to pronounce it like Dolf had. "Tante is a cute nickname."

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[swordsandsoccer.livejournal.com]

He laughed. "It means aunt," Dolf said, "But you can call her that if you want."

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[glacial_queen]

Karla laughed at that, too. "I like it. Tante, real name Lies. Do you want to keep her for today? Or shall I take her? Or...?"

Whatever?

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[swordsandsoccer.livejournal.com]

"I can take her," Dolf said, because he was having some trouble letting go of her right now. "You can just stop by when you have time and we can trade?"

So maybe he missed having a herd of children to take care of.

Re: Dolf Wega/Karla

[glacial_queen]

"Also, feel free to call me if you want me to come get her," Karla offered. "I don't want you to feel like you have to wait for me if you're tired or have plans or something."