Advanced Journalism (Tuesday, February 7 - 2nd period)

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Rita sat behind her desk with very red eyes, nursing a cup of coffee.

She might have looked a tad triumphant, though.

"Good morning. Today, we talk about obituaries, which will be due tomorrow at the latest. Write forty words on someone who you know well. A good friend, perhaps, and someone you haven't written on before. And, naturally, it should be written as though they are no longer with us."

She sniffled. "Questions?"

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Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"My dear professor," Nigel says in his really badly done British accent, "how are your children doing this fine day?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"Children?" Rita asked, staring. "Why are you talking like that?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Why, your bundles of joy," Nigel says like it's the most obvious thing in the world. "Considering you've admitted being married to the world, I figure there were children in the mix. Tell me, are they with their au pair?"

"Because I'm British," Nigel says and waves his walking stick at her. Of course, the monocle chooses that moment to fall off his eye and into his lap. Oh well.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"All right," Rita said, rubbing the bridge of her nose. "They're with their father."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Are they?" Nigel produces a few Euro's that aren't really Euro's, just poorly drawn imitations of the currency that have been laminated. "Do these precious wonders of life have names? Something good and strong and British?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"Their names are...." Rita thought for a moment. "Their names are Jonathan and Erin."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Congratulations on your wonderful children," Nigel says, waving his walking stick in the air. "Tell them Lord Nigel von Susteren from Glastonbury says top o the morning!" Okay, he might've gotten that from the Lucky Charms guy. "Why are they with their father? Are you an unfit mother?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Rita just facepalmed.

"No. I'm devoted to my work, and they prefer London. Plus, can you imagine small children running around this place?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Bloody well not," Nigel agrees. "Though, I do think that a child should be with their mother. Children have certain maternal needs that only a mother can provide. A mother who puts her work first?" Nigel tsk's lightly. "The divorce must've been messy. Are you in witness protection, Professor?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Rita shook her hand and suddenly came up with a handkerchief, which she began to bawl into.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

Nigel makes a frowny face.

"There, there, fellow British female," he says, softly. "Have a Mento's! I saw an American commercial that said these make everything better."

And yes, he has a pack of Mento's in his hand.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Oh my God, you're going to die," Rory murmured.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John half smiles. "How's my accent? Think she's convinced?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Really, really, really no," Rory said, shaking her head.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Bummer," John says. "But she called you Whorey. I'm doing this for everyone she torments!"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"I'm writing my obit on you. And probably accurately," Rory said.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Aw, that's sweet," John says, straightening his jacket. "She won't kill me. She secretly thinks I'm her best student."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Which Carolina are you from again?" Rory asked, already starting on his obituary.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"North," John says. "Make sure you add how good looking I was in your obituary."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe looked at John and put her head down on her desk to try to keep from laughing.

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Like the tux?" John pulls on the lapels of the jacket. "Snazzy huh?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[mycanonhatesme]

"You're truly the picture of elegance," Chloe replies. "Is that yours, or did you steal it from someone?"

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"All rental," John says, smoothing the tux again. "Stupid's things uncomfortable as hell but don't tell her that."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe snickers. "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me, for as long as you stay alive."

Re: Discussion/Questions? [2/7]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"You're a good friend," he says, smiling. "If she turns me into something, don't let Callisto kill me."