http://olympian-herc.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] olympian-herc.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2011-07-08 12:17 am
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True Heroism! The Olympian Way! Session 1, Period 3

Hercules had the class gather in a clearing in the preserve, since he preferred the outdoors. He was back in his 'heroic' outfit, the sash, the skirt, the sandals. And the oiled chest. Watch those pecs glisten.

He had a duffel bag nearby, with his secret arsenal of literally mythic proportions. But that was not the main point. Once everyone had gathered, he clapped his hands, then pointed dramatically to the horizon.

"I am Hercules, son of Zeus. I am the Lion of Olympus, the former Prince of Power, hero to all. I have bested the poncy haired Thor in combat, defeated those who would destroy our universe, and spent my Olympian fortunes to help those who were most in need. I am the Hercules who beat the Nemean Lion, the many-headed hydra, and the Stymphalian birds. I was a member of the Argonauts, the Avengers, the Champions of Los Angeles, and a former worker for Damage Control. And that's just the flashiest part."

He laughed a hearty laugh, his chest rising and falling with each great guffaw from his lungs. "You are all here because you are to become heroes, or to test your heroic mettle. And while I would never say I am the greatest hero of all, I am one of the most... classic. Today is mainly a day of introductions, both literally and in regards to what I intend to teach. As a hero, while humility is of course a great virtue to uphold, it is important to strike a chord when you introduce yourself to your foe. Assuming your foe understands your tongue, of course."

He reached into his duffel bag and produced his sword, the edge of which looked impossibly sharp. He wielded it with skill, and did a few chops in the air with it. "If I were to leap out at a mugger and say 'Woe to you, I am Jeff, and I like pudding', they aren't really going to be intimidated. They may laugh, but they will not fear. If instead, I leap out and say 'Today you will taste the steel of Hercules, unless you throw down your weapon and surrender!', there may be a bit more of a reaction. So remember, keep it cool, keep it strong, and soon your name will be spread amongst evildoers as one to be feared. And the good people will know your name and start to praise it from town to town. Also a good benefit."

He grinned, then lowered the sword. "Now I want you all to introduce yourselves as fiercely as possible. Then, please share your level of experience in heroism, and what you think makes you a hero." He grinned. "Whoever wishes to start, start."

[ooc: Wait for OCD plz Class is open and ready to go!]

Re: Introduce Yourself!

[identity profile] trickydemigod.livejournal.com 2011-07-08 12:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess I'd be unoriginal and say surprise or something like that," Luke said with an exaggerated shrug. "'Cause I depend a lot on secrecy and stealth and shouting something beforehand would defeat the purpose of that. Though saying something dramatic like 'Not today, evil-doer' could be fun."

No, Luke thought it was all freaking tacky.

"Anyway, I'm Luke Castellan. I've been fighting monsters since I was six or so, that's how I got this--" Luke pointed to the scar on his face and ignored the fact he got it doing a task that Hercules himself completed just fine. "--and I've recently undertaken a bigger, more dangerous task that's gonna make things better for everyone. I think that sort of stuff, plus the fact I'm willing to do just about anything to do what's right, is pretty heroic."

He followed that suck up of a spiel with a nice smile and hoped he thoroughly annoyed Percy with that answer. Percy who he was pretending didn't exist. Right.

Re: Introduce Yourself!

[identity profile] seaweed-demigod.livejournal.com 2011-07-08 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Considering Percy was further along in the timeline than Luke, all he did was scoff under his breath and shake his head at that answer. Okay, and maybe he laughed humorlessly because wow, Luke was deluded to extreme degrees.

It took a lot not to say anything though. It took a whole helluva lot.