Journalism Class - Thursday November 3

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

There's a small sign on Spider's desk, reading "Gone to Professor Dream's class. Please spend today's class hour discussing print media vs televised or internet media and which you prefer."

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[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

He shrugs. "Sure. I'll go for a bit."



((ooc: He's not being emo about the death thing. Honest. He's not even emo. Just a bit depressed.))

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

(ooc: Duce figured, that's why.. cake. Cake cures all ills. Also part of the reason she's being such a brat to Alex. So noone can gloom him to death on his birthday.)

"Cool. Cake is the cure for everything," she nods firmly.. and then glances at Jake, "Except for the people who use coffee as a cure for everything. Speaking of.. Jake, we didn't get drinks for Study Hall.. and thus, no coffee. Can you grab some?"

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Krycek slides into his chair a moment after Duce stops talking, eyeing the pile of presents. He glances from Jake to Duce and then Chihaya (a little confused there), looking like someone who hasn't had much coffee yet.

"Okay, whose idea was the cupcakes in Shop Class?" His tone promises terribly dire events upon whosoever that particular 'gift' was from. "And what was that about coffee?"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce contrives to look innocent and says, "You look like you need some.. be right back." She's up and moving for the coffee pot before anyone can stop her.

She might be giggling quietly. She might be giving Jake privacy to give his gifts to Alex. She might be putting her throat out of Alex's reach. Or, y'know, D) All of the above.

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake beams at Krycek and points to the pyramid on his desk. "Had nothing to do with the cupcakes, but those are from me. Open, open! ...and the door decour was awesome, man."

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Krycek watches Duce go for coffee, then eyes the pile of gifts again. He sighs and picks up the first one (http://pics.livejournal.com/courier_gavin/pic/000b6624). Opening it, he turns it over to read all the sides. "What's this for?"

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"To help you decide things, off course." Jake snatches the dice and turns it around. "Look, like 'go back to sleep', a great advice if you ask me, or 'go to class' or 'ATM'... Although I don't know if there IS an ATM here."

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Krycek snickers. "Probably in town somewhere, I'd think." He goes for the book-shaped package (http://pics.livejournal.com/courier_gavin/pic/000b8aac) next, opening it with a look of surprise. He blinks at Jake. "When did I tell you I liked hockey?"

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake grins and puts the dice back down on the desk. "You didn't. I just happened to see your name on Kawalsky's Hockey sign-up thing."

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Krycek seems pleased, giving Jake a warmly affectionate look than any he's had since he came in today. He stacks the dice on top of the book and picks up the last one (http://pics.livejournal.com/courier_gavin/pic/000baa2a/s640x480). He shakes it thoughtfully, then opens it as well. "Stamps. For...?" He arches an eyebrow, smirking. "Journalism class?"

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"Yup!" Jake beams back. "Thought they might come in handy. Speaking of, going to have to watch tapes on Saturday again. Want to camp out with me?"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce returns to the table with a mug of coffee for Alex. Pushing it into one of his free hands, she slumps back into a chair, crossing her arms over the back and grinning smugly.

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Nodding to Jake, he takes the coffee with a grateful glance for Duce. "Sure. We can take a look at sharing whatever Phoebe was supposed to be doing."

Sipping at his coffee, looking between the two of them, he snorts at their smug, satisfied expressions. "You two are horrible people," he says calmly.

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce looks beatific, "Yes. We're awful. We make you smile, and that totally destroys your image as a heartless, seething bastard."

Reaching over, she tussles Alex's hair, "But it's so fun!"

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

While the three talk, Chihaya gathers up his books and slips out the door.

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"It really is," Jake agrees. He swings his legs, kicking his heels against the table legs. He grins at Duce. "Wasn't expecting it so soon, though." He turns his head when Chihaya leaves and waves after him. "Remember study hall!"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce smirks, "Serves him right for not telling." She looks mock-solemnly at Alex, "There are a few things that are obligatory boyfriend knowledge. Your contact information, whether you have any psychotic exes who are liable to boil a bunny in your kitchen, common food allergies, favored position during sex, your full name no matter how embarassing, and when your birthday is."

She ticks them off on her fingers, "And we think we missed one..can't think of what it is, though."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake gives her fingers a surprised look. "Really? There are rules?"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce sits up straight, "OH! And whether you have any communicable diseases!"

She nods at Jake. "Totally. There are some things partners should just know, y'know? There's also a list of things that are uncool to do. But they're more like guidelines, really. Mostly it's a way to not make the other person unhappy. Or.. to keep yourself from the spiteful revenge of someone once you've made them unhappy."

[mycanonhatesme]

"Communicable diseases? Sounds like I hit a good point in the conversation." Chloe grins at the presents on the table. "And it looks like I'm not the only one celebrating a certain someone's birthday." She gives Krycek a little smack on the back of the head, laughing. "I hope you liked the door decorations. You should have told me sooner!"

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"That was you?" Jake says, delighted. "I loved that!"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce smiles, amused, "And one of the boyfriend guidelines says you," she points at Jake, "are supposed to kiss him," points at Krycek, "now. Presents have been opened. You're supposed to wish him a happy birthday and kiss him."

She winks at Chloe.

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe smirks, winking back at Duce. "And if you want him to have a very happy birthday, you should kiss him with tongue. That's a footnote to the guideline."

[soldtoarmenians]

Xander totally doesn't second that motion. Nope. The prospect of witnessing same does not make him feel twitchy and uncomfortable, or give one of those little, 'Heh... no really, heh' laughs from the seat he's chosen nearby. Must've come from somebody else.

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

Giving both Duce and Chloe bemused looks, he rubs at the back of his head where he got smacked. "No diseases, you harpies. Jesus, I just didn't think it was important." He looks a bit taken aback by all the attention - one would think he's never had anyone make a fuss over his birthday before. Managing a smile to take the sting out of his words, he shrugs. "Anyway, Jake doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to." He looks at Jake, just making sure he knows it is okay, really, he won't be offended.