Criminal Justice Class 25

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Tick's had issues recently. He's managed to keep it out of class until now. *ahem* And there's no way I'm doing class replies at work today. No. Way. Oh, hey! It's Class #25! In comic books, the 25th issue is a bit of a milestone that generally gets celebrated with something dramatic. Funny how that works out. Class Info Link.]

*The Tick is seated at his desk with a blank expression. It may be clear that he has a lot on his mind. Lockheed is staring at him, apparently concerned.*

"Hello, students. Next week is busy. Your final exam will be next Thursday. Tuesday is our Round Table Discussion with my chums from The City."

"Today's class is about Destiny. If there really is no such thing, then just what the heck is going on? If a crimefighter fights crime because Destiny told him to but it doesn't exist, then what is he doing? Is the crime being fought? Is it even crime? Is the crimefighter committing crime himself by punching the apparent criminals in the face and thwarting what may apparently not be their Evil Schemes?"

"And if Destiny made him a teacher, is he actually teaching? Are you his students? Where did my grade book go? Did it ever actually exist? WHERE DO WE GET THESE ANSWERS, MAN? I'd check the back of the book, but I'm not sure this is even it!"

With that, The Tick's antennae twitched slightly and he was silent for the rest of class. He'll probably be relatively fine by the pageant tonight. At the very least, he should be functioning.

If Tick were in his right mind at the moment, he would request that his students discuss amongst themselves. He would also request that Jack makes sure to hand his assignment in to Rory by Tuesday.

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[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron is confused by his favourite teacher's strange behaviour. Destiny is a topic he's been sort of struggling with lately as well and while he doesn't know where Tick's grade book is, he does try to come up with an answer to some of the questions.

"I think we make our own destiny, sir. Things never are set in stone, you've got the power to change it. To try and do the best you can," he frowns and tilts his head. "It's like a spoon is made for scooping things up, but you can decide yourself what you scoop up. You can try to control how much spills off." He's not sure if that actually makes sense.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Well... I don't know if Destiny exists. But since I do know from Quantum Physics that there are multiple timelines and/or universes where a different outcome to the same situation can spawn another whole world, I'd venture to say that Destiny *does* exist, but so does free will, and you just keep making copies of the world depending on your choices. And I have to go drink heavily now."

[janet_fraiser]

And this is why Janet tries never to think of things like Destiny.

[can_be_more]

Aeryn just stares at him and wonders if everyone knew about this alternate universe thing except her.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack catches the look and shrugs. "I mentioned the drinking a lot, right?"

[fates_jaye]

Fate's Bitch is just gonna shut her yap over here.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nodded her head at the door, motioning that Jaye can leave if she wants.

[can_be_more]

For a while Aeryn just kind of stares at The Tick, because this is new behavior. She does think to check for gremlin bites, but she's not going to try that at the moment.

"I think as long as you're doing what you think you need to do, there isn't really a problem. Did you check your desk? For the gradebook?"

[janet_fraiser]

"Maybe Rory has the grade book?" asks Janet, looking worriedly at The Tick. "Because she's the TA your sidekick?" She doesn't want to discuss Destiny, because really, she tries not to think about things like that.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory looks worried.

"Um, no." She glances around. "You guys can leave if you want, I think."

[janet_fraiser]

"Is there a gradebook?" whispered Janet, getting up and coming over to Rory.

She was really starting to wish she'd brought two cookies instead of just the one sugar cookie for Lockheed.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Kinda. But I think he's being metaphorical," Rory whispered. "Might be best to leave him alone."

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

[OOC: HA! I'm having Migraine Fun at work. My head's messed up, too! Irony!]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

[OOC: And now I'm having Migraine Fun at home. Boy am I glad I broke Tick's brain for the morning...]

[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

((ooc: Much sympathies!))

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

[ooc: *snuggles for Chief Husband*

*sends magical internet feel better vibes*]

[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

Anakin stared with some concern at the Tick. He, too, had felt the weight of Destiny on his shoulders.

"I believe that there is a path to a being's life," he said quietly. "Some things are meant to be. The future is constantly in motion, but there are always some events that occur in every timeline." He rubbed his eyes. "At least that's what I've been taught. And fighting evil, even if you're not being directed by some form of higher power, is always Just."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory shook her head, biting her lip, and mouthed, "We should go," motioning towards the door.

[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

Anakin gave the professor one last worried look, then stood up and left the class quietly.

[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

Vala looks concerned. "Well, I don't go much for destiny, but if you're fighting the bad guys and stopping them from hurting innocents, then that's good. Right?"

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory shook her head at Vala, and quietly indicated the door. "Guys? Class dismissed, I think."

[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

Vala nods and slips out, looking back with worry at Professor The Tick.

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty looks at the Tick with concern not just because everyone else does.

"Before I came here? I did a... uh... assignment in the middle east. At one point I came over a sand dune and saw this giant oil field on fire. I sat down and watched it burn for hours. It was then I started to get this sneaky feeling that there was some meaning to life. I don't know about destiny... but I still have the sneaky suspicion that there's more to it all."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Marty?" Rory said softly. "I'm dismissing class. You'll get credit. Just...we should leave him alone."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty looks at the Tick and then back at Rory as he gathers his stuff. "You sure he'll be okay?" he whispers.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods, looking worried. "He should be. He doesn't need all of us staring at him, though."