The Art of Disguise, Wednesday [5/9]

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"Disguise is not some ridiculous wig that will render you all but invisible to your closest of friends," Holmes began, slouching low in his seat behind the desk. As someone spent far too much time investigating this 'internet' that young Mr. Murdoch had been so kind as to show him. "It is a tool to be augmented by both performance and basic, common sense."

He tapped his fingers on the arms of the chair in a jittery little beat. "What you plan to do with such information will be of great interest to me. As every tool may be missused by an imbecile."

Oh, Holmes. You're such a sweetheart.

"But first, we will discuss recognition. How it is that people truly see you, what defines you on a purely physical level." He popped up, out of the chair like a shot from a gun, writing on the board with chalk in sweeping cursive what he spoke. "If one were to describe you to a friend who had never met or seen a picture of you, what would they say? Are you tall or short? Slim or fat? What is the color of your skin? Your hair? Do you have any particular features that set you apart from the average person on the street? What is it that allows someone who knows you well to pluck you out of a large crowd who may share some of these characteristics?"

He tapped the chalk on his thumb, looking at the board rather than the students for now. "In order to disguise yourself, we must first know what it is that needs to be hidden. Not a terribly complex idea," Holmes said, finally spinning to see the class. "If you wish, you may find a partner to assist you in creating this list. Hopefully they will not attempt to soften any blows to your ego on the matter of your looks."

Comments

Sign In

[onemoreproblem.livejournal.com]

Without a disguise.

Re: Sign In

[catchmeifyoucan.livejournal.com]

Frank Abagnale

Introductions

[onemoreproblem.livejournal.com]

Your name and why you wish to learn, if you please.

Re: Introductions

[catchmeifyoucan.livejournal.com]

"Hey," Frank said, smiling as he made his introduction. "I'm Frank Abagnale, and I'm here because why not? It seems like a useful skill."

Like pretending to be a hobo, Holmes.

Re: Introductions

[3girls-1core.livejournal.com]

"I'm Sholeh Zeela a Zhahar," Sholeh answered, now much used to these introductions. "Knowing how to blend in is a very useful skill and disguises can help with that."

Re: Introductions

[faithandscience.livejournal.com]

"William Murdoch," William introduced himself. "I'm here because, well. I'm interested in investigative techniques, and knowing how to disguise myself could be useful for that."

Re: Introductions

[district12baker.livejournal.com]

"Hi, I'm Peeta," Peeta said with a friendly smile. "And I'm here because I figured that being able to disguise myself would be useful in the future."

Re: Introductions

[hasadestiny]

"Lex Luthor," he said, shrugging. "Seemed like an interesting class."

Re: Introductions

[godofxbox]

"I'm Alex Aaron," Alex said, "and I like sneaking around and poking into stuff, so I thought being able to disguise myself might come in handy for that." Although being a slight and fairly nonthreatening-looking (if one overlooked the vague air of creepiness) fourteen-year-old boy had served him pretty well in that regard so far. Also, his total failure to be actually concerned about getting caught. Details. "Also it sounded like it might be fun."

Re: Introductions

[nottheshoes.livejournal.com]

"George Drayton, and I wish to learn because the world I live in has not always been my own. All the better to blend in."

And because he was training to be a spy. But you didn't just announce that in front of a class of strangers.

Re: Introductions

[whenshewasnice]

"Natalie Adams." All business as usual. "And I'm here because yes, it seems like a useful skill."

And she wasn't stupid enough to not realize she'd be asked to elaborate if she just left it at that.

"If for nothing else, then just as a kind of a social currency around Halloween season. But I also think we might learn to look at people and things in a slightly different way, because things aren't always like they seem."

Re: Introductions

[batwaffles.livejournal.com]

"Stephanie Brown," she said, mentally shaking a fist at Bruce for putting her into another class where she was going to have to cover up why she actually needed it. "And . . . the city I live in is pretty dangerous, actually, so being able to disguise myself could come in really handy. In case I need to hide, or avoid being noticed or something."

NOT FOR VIGILANTE REASONS OR ANYTHING, REALLY.

Re: Introductions

[geewhizfellas.livejournal.com]

"Hi!" Butters said brightly, bouncing with barely hidden enthusiasm, "I'm Butters Stotch, and I wanna learn all about disguises because I love dressing up and becoming someone else. You can do all sorts of neat things when you're in a disguise, and you don't have to be yourself anymore."

Re: Introductions

[hurtingzeebo]

"I'm Sam Puckett," said Sam with a little wave. "And, well, I'm kind of famous where I'm from, so getting to go out in disguise would be useful, sometimes."

To hide from fans, of course. And, you know, cops.

Re: Introductions

[taseredagod.livejournal.com]

"I'm Darcy Lewis." Darcy said. "And... I figure that hiding very well when things get completely insane around me is a very good life skill to have."

Re: Introductions

[notagoose]

"Shane Gooseman," Goose said, "I'm here because it's a useful skill to know and I will be able to use it for when I leave school,"

Re: Introductions

[brat-detective.livejournal.com]

"I'm Tinny Doyle," Tinny said to the class. "I might be interested in investigation someday. Disguise might be useful."

Re: Introductions

[regretiz4suckas.livejournal.com]

"Kenzi." She tried to look innocent. "It sounds like fun!" And, well, "I like wigs?"

Re: Introductions

[alreadyisbeyond.livejournal.com]

"Terry McGinnis. And you never know when being able to put together a good disguise might be handy," Terry said.

Re: Introductions

[squire-hand.livejournal.com]

"I'm James, of Krondor. I'm here to learn to blend into the background a bit better."

No, not for nefarious things, really.

Describe Yourself

[onemoreproblem.livejournal.com]

Either on your own, or with a partner. Holmes didn't care either way.

Re: Describe Yourself

[catchmeifyoucan.livejournal.com]

Frank felt a little weird just describing himself to nobody, so he put on a friendly smile and looked approachable as he peered around for a partner.

Talk to the TA

[onemoreproblem.livejournal.com]

Who is probably nicer than Holmes. Shocking, I know.

Re: Talk to the TA

[faithandscience.livejournal.com]

In an awkwardly polite doesn't-always-know-how-to-deal-with-people sort of way? Yes.

Anyway, he was here and wouldn't bite or anything if you talked to him.

Talk to the Teacher

[onemoreproblem.livejournal.com]

Who is possibly bored. Or overly tired. Who can tell?

OOC

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Pings may be slow due to wooooork.