"World History," Monday, Period 4

[halfman-lion.livejournal.com]

Tyrion’s uniform, while well-tailored, still itched. He loathed cheap fabrics.

It was small comfort to know the rest of the school was suffering along with him.

“Good afternoon,” he said briskly, as he passed out the test. “Today is your final exam in this World History class so—obviously – there is no time to waste. If you have further question or comments about the test, or about the class in general, I will be in my office on Thursday.” When, hopefully, the visitors would be long gone.

He paused, managed a tired smile for the students. “I genuinely enjoyed getting to know each of you. For those of you who are leaving school soon, I wish you the best.”

And then there was nothing to do but watch the students write. He trusted they’d be bright enough to realize that the questions, while passingly “normal,” did not depend on knowledge of any specific world.

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Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[halfman-lion.livejournal.com]

"I understand. What I 'm having a hard time with," Tyrion said in an even lower voice, "is how the donors ended up funding all of this without knowing what it was. They must be" -- he was trying for diplomacy -- "very generous people."

And fools.

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[kentucky-darby.livejournal.com]

Darby nodded. "I'm honestly not certain of the specifics," she admitted. "To be perfectly honest, I didn't know that they weren't aware until this trip was announced."

She smiled softly, shaking her head. "I must ask. Are all of the island's residents as... vehement in their beliefs as those I spoke to last night, at the meeting? I understand that this is something of a safe haven for those who can't be themselves at home, but I thought that would mean they'd do anything they could to protect it. I didn't expect such reticence to the idea of hiding yourselves for a few days."

She paused.

"Despite the lamentable wording of Mr. Colbert's letter."

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[halfman-lion.livejournal.com]

"I think if we'd had more notice and Mr. Colbert wasn't so ... as he is, it might have gone better," Tyrion said carefully. "Some students felt they were being asked to hide themselves away overnight, in a place that's always been presented as absolutely safe. You can see why that was taken poorly."

He glanced to her wryly. "Bringing up 'full body tattoos' may not have been the wisest move either, with all respect."

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[kentucky-darby.livejournal.com]

Darby did actually manage to look a little chagrined at that. "In my defence," she pointed out, "I'm not from somewhere that this kind of thing happens. Knowing about Fandom Island is one thing, but seeing it in person is another thing entirely. And, tattoo or not, it will still need to be covered up while the Howells are on the island."

She smiled, though, as her plan fell into place in her head. "I'll apologise to Mr. Starsmore when I see him later -- I'm heading to the theatre to say hello to Troy, anyway."

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[halfman-lion.livejournal.com]

"I suppose so," Tyrion sighed, then seemed to wave it away. One way or another, this too would end.

"And Troy would be your son?" he guessed, a bit surprised. "I haven't been by the theater much, myself."

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[kentucky-darby.livejournal.com]

"What? Oh, goodness, no," Darby replied, laughing perhaps a bit too loud for the classroom. Especially given the exam in process. "My son Ryan's boyfriend's best friend, and one of his closest friends. Ryan helped Troy purchase the theatre here on the island."

[For the record, the keyword on this icon is 'Cooper Anderson'. I thought you might giggle. ;) ]

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[halfman-lion.livejournal.com]

"My mistake," Tyrion apologized. "It's nice of your son, to support his friends. I hope he's been out for a visit."

[OOC: HEE <3]

Re: TALK TO TYRION + TAS [4/16]

[kentucky-darby.livejournal.com]

"I don't believe he has yet, actually," Darby admitted, "but he's been so busy with auditions of his own, and he just got a part in a new show opening off Broadway."

And what was Sharpay doing? Best not to ask.