Oppression, Resistance and Revolution - Friday

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“Good morning, class,” Magneto said after everyone had taken their seats. “My name is Erik Lehnsherr. For the purpose of this class you may address me as... professor.”

He smirked a little at that before continuing.

“Now, I’m sure many of you know me by a very different name. That is a topic for a different day. For those of you who might be curious, feel free to ask Mr. Starsmore who is a teacher here or Miss Pryde at the local bar. I’m sure they have some delightful tales to tell you.”

Giving his class a smirk, he began to walk up and down the rows of desks and began to lecture.

“This class is entitled Oppression, Resistance and Revolution,” he continued. “Which will entail both lecture as well as practical labs. As part of this course we will be looking at the history of oppression, resistance and revolution throughout history. We will discuss its roots and its effect on society. I realize that many of you may not be from this planet or perhaps from an alternate line of history. For the purpose of this class, I shall be drawing examples from my own world. I expect all of you to provide your own examples as you see fit. Before we begin our class exercise today, Mr. Kaplan will be the TA for the course. Mr. Kaplan? Please see me after class for instructions. If he's here.”

Coming full circle, Magneto took his place in front of the class. “Now, I understand it’s typically a tradition in this school to start class with introductions. I do not feel that is necessary. Instead I would like for you all to go around the room and tell me about a cause you feel is worth dying for.”

And then with a random point of his finger, Magneto selected his first student. “You. Begin.”

Comments

Lecture

[hisownagenda.livejournal.com]

Listen and take notes. Chat if you think you can get away from it.

Re: Lecture

[glacial_queen]

This Magneto didn't look like the Magneto from Warren's world, but Karla had learned to take these things in stride. He felt like Magneto, and that's what counted.

So Karla was just going to spend the first few minutes of the lecture grinding her teeth together and wondering how in the name of Hell Fandom had decided to let this guy teach.

Jono was so getting a visit for not warning her, oh yes.

Re: Lecture

[genesishero]

Evan was sitting in his seat, trying not to look too starstruck. It was something of an achievement, really. It wasn't as though he hadn't ever been taught class by a member of the X-Men before, but Magneto was one of the ones who tended to stay the side of Utopia, so this was a rare treat.

Re: Lecture

[abitlowkey]

Which would be why a piece of paper suddenly hit Evan in the back of his head.

Loki was such a kind friend.

Re: Lecture

[genesishero]

The kindest friend a tiny, unsuspecting little mutant sort-of-god could hope for!

Evan blinked as he turned around, rubbing the back of his head, and then noticed Loki and gave him a wry little smile, mouthing the word 'you?' at him as he pointed at the wad of paper.

Re: Lecture

[abitlowkey]

Loki gave him the most innocent expression he was gifted with. One that implied he might have accidentally painted your entire bedroom a lovely shade of puce.

Re: Lecture

[genesishero]

Well, maybe Evan liked puce.

He wrinkled his nose a little, still smiling, and then stuck out his cute little purple tongue at Loki. Maturely.

Re: Lecture

[abitlowkey]

As one does when you were the sort of reincarnation of a creature of unworldly power and dark purposes.

Loki grinned back at him triumphantly.

Re: Lecture

[genesishero]

And Evan grinned back before turning around in his seat again to pay attention to the lecture. Maybe a tiny bit less starry-eyed than before.

Oh, Loki, he'd get his revenge. Just you wait and see.

Probably next week with a ball of paper, too.