Heroics, Fame, and You, Wednesday, Period 4

[electrocynic]

When the class started today, Electroclash was slouching behind her desk as usual. What was less usual, though, was that there was someone else at the front of the room with her: a thirty-something man in a predominantly red and black costume, gloves and mask and all. He was smiling at the students as they came in. Electroclash was rolling her eyes.

"Okay," she drawled, once they'd settled down. "As you can see, we have a guest with us today. The topic of the day is heroing in America. And since I'm only familiar with the British way, the SPA thought you'd benefit ––" There was a dubious tone there, yes. "–– from someone with more local experience. So they made me contact the United Capes of America, which I'm expecting none of you to be familiar by now, who in turn refused to give me anyone actually American, so here we are. This is the Hotness. From England. Telling you about how to be a hero in the States, because he was in the UCA for about two seconds."

She rolled her eyes again and waved at their guest to begin.

Which he did, starting with a wide grin at the students. "Yes, it's really me, the Hotness!" he enthused. As if that was supposed to mean anything to any of them. "Don't worry, I brought enough pre-autographed publicity shots for everyone."

... Electroclash's eyes were going to roll straight out of her head during this class, she swore to all the possible deities.

"Right," the Hotness continued, undeterred by any lack of recognition that may have occurred. "So, yes. I was indeed a member of the UCA for a while. Took part in some fairly well-publicized rescue missions, almost had an appearance in a major comic book --"

"Torched a few 7-Elevens..."

"Sarah!" the Hotness exclaimed, or almost yelped, glaring back at her. She just smirked, mostly to herself. (And she hadn't missed needling him. Shut up.) He tried shaking that off. "Well, accidents happen. No one was injured... Mostly. Toes don't really count, do they?" MOVING ON. "Anyway, yes, I was an American hero. I am well-versed in the... being an American hero business. The gadgets, the press, the scandals, the groupies, I am a connoisseur of it all. So your esteemed teacher ––" He thought his sarcastic tone there counted as getting back at her. "-- and I thought we could run this session as a Q&A so I can dispense my knowledge and American hero wisdom to you in the most profitable way possible, by telling you about what you want to know. Just put your hand up and ask."

Electroclash's hand shot up. The Hotness gave her a wary look. "Yes, Sar-- Electroclash?"

"Why were you kicked out of the UCA?"

The Hotness just gave a long-suffering sigh. "Don't ask that, kids. Ask good questions! Now, who wants to start?"

[ocd up!]

Comments

Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

With someone else!

Re: Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[hasadestiny]

Lex Luthor

Re: Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

Luke Castellan

Re: Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[ultron_junior]

Victor Mancha

Re: Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[monkeymonkeydie.livejournal.com]

Bucky Katt

Re: Sign In [Fame 06/06]

[hoorayimrich.livejournal.com]

Tony Stark

Listen to the Lecture [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Or marvel at the utter Englishness of your American heroing guest's accent.

Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Just please nothing about what it's like to not to be in quite ideal shape for spandex.

[And these threads can be messy if you feel like it!]

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[ultron_junior]

Victor took a moment before coming up with a very important question.

"So are American superheroes mostly in New York where you're from?" he asked. "Or are they more spread out? Like, is there anybody in L.A.?"

He was testing a theory that the west coast was lame in every reality.

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[fortressing.livejournal.com]

"Oh, who isn't in LA?" the Hotness replied, raising his eyebrows – bit pointlessly, really, because they were covered by his mask. "It's the entertainment capital of the world! Best place to be if you want to get some press."

He paused to consider it.

"Well, suppose there are some heroes in New York. But mostly brainy ones. With specs and everything, arguing villains to death with... philosophy, or something."

Yeah really, he just hadn't paid much attention to the east coast.

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[monkeymonkeydie.livejournal.com]

"If you're gonna stand up there and claim to be a superhero, you'd better show us your powers," Bucky commented. No, he didn't raise his paw.

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[fortressing.livejournal.com]

The Hotness stared at him. No, he hadn't realized this whole talking animal situation before now. "That's –– that's a cat." He turned towards Electroclash. "A talking cat."

She looked at him like this wasn't news. "Yeah," she agreed, then threw a half-hearted glare in Bucky's direction. "One that didn't put his paw up before speaking, I might add."

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[monkeymonkeydie.livejournal.com]

Bucky put his paw up and glared at Electroclash. "Happy now?!" he demanded.

Then he turned to The Hotness. "And, sheesh, it's not MY fault that all the cats you've met are brain-damaged," he grumbled.

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[fortressing.livejournal.com]

"Um..."

Sorry, he was still kind of stuck on the 'talking cat' aspect. And Electroclash wasn't doing anything to help him because this was too amusing.

Re: Ask Questions [Fame 06/06]

[monkeymonkeydie.livejournal.com]

Bucky sighed and face-pawed. "Powers! Now!" he demanded. "Dance, monkey, dance!!!"

Talk to the TAs [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Once they ping in!

Re: Talk to the TAs [Fame 06/06]

[selfhelphero]

The only thing Billy could think of that would be more difficult than dealing with Electroclash was Electroclash and some of her friends, so he would just be over here sinking down in his seat and trying to go unnoticed.

Talk to the Teacher & the Guest [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Once they ping in!

Talk to Electroclash [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

She was here, mostly making fun of her poor colleague.

Re: Talk to Electroclash [Fame 06/06]

[onepunchguy.livejournal.com]

"Seriously?" Guy, why were you here? It was strange.

Re: Talk to Electroclash [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Strange, yet unsurprising. "Oh, you could be referring to so many things," Sarah drawled, glancing over at her comrade in red and black. "But let's just go with yes. Seriously."

Re: Talk to Electroclash [Fame 06/06]

[onepunchguy.livejournal.com]

Guy totally wasn't snickering. Except that he was. A lot.

"Everyone have such bad costumes?"

[[IT HELPS IF I HIT 'POST COMMENT' SOMETIMES.]]

Re: Talk to Electroclash [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

"You're one to talk," Sarah snorted. "But yeah, pretty much. And as sad as it is, his isn't even the worst I've seen. Though it is pretty fucking tragic."

Alex, who apparently had a sixth sense about being made fun of (or had just overheard and wanted to interrupt), turned his attention to them from where he'd been busying himself with promo pictures. "And who's this then? A fan?"

He sounded almost hopeful, which was unsurprising, really, after how Bucky had treated him. Sarah couldn't help snickering.

[You know I've heard that works wonders for people when they're trying to post things!]

Talk to the Hotness [Fame 06/06]

[fortressing.livejournal.com]

He was here too.

And likely to give you an autograph whether you want one or not.

OOC [Fame 06/06]

[electrocynic]

Oh Alex, you bumbling fool, ilu.