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The Care and Feeding Of (Human) Sidekicks, Friday, 3rd Period
There were probably two unexpected things when class started today. First was that a kid was in the back of the Danger Shop, referring to his #SuperheroPowerRankings. Second was that the second class started, Batman turned into a very different superhero.
"Egads! What's going on here?" The Tick asked. "Well, at least this looks familiar. This looks like the Danger Shop and that would mean I'm either dreaming about teaching at Fandom High, or I'm actually doing it!"
"You're actually doing it!" Patrick shouted from the back.
"Thanks, chum! And the fact that I'm not in my underwear would seem to back your claims up," The Tick said. "Now, what class is this?"
"Care and feeding of sidekicks!" Patrick shouted out.
"Well, you're very informative," The Tick said. "Okay. Well, assembled students, I am THE TICK! And I know a thing or a million about sidekicks. A sidekick is like your shadow. Technically speaking, you don't really need one. It's not like your shadow holds your soul or controls your actions. It's just there, telling you how bright the sun is shining and from what direction. Sure, local children might be able to grab some shade in it, so it does provide a service to the community, but you could do that with a bake sale or by picking up litter!"
"No, just like your shadow, the true value of a sidekick is comfort. If your shadow disappeared, things would seem PRETTY WEIRD!" The Tick said. "Just like when you're smacking together the heads of a nefarious assemblage of evil-doing nogoodniks, missing even one of them would leave you feeling all shivery and gross! But your sidekick can lend a hand, or, since we're talking about kicking, a foot! And with that Mighty Foot of Partnership, there will be no stragglers!"
"Also like a shadow, your sidekick will ideally follow you around without question and entertain people with puppet shows," The Tick added. "But you have to treat them right in order for any of this to happen. And the first, most important step to that?"
"Don't compare them to shadows. They'll take that personally. Nobody tell Arthur, okay?" The Tick requested. "Now, does anyone have any questions? Or - and this is important - does anyone know what on Earth I'm doing here?"
"Egads! What's going on here?" The Tick asked. "Well, at least this looks familiar. This looks like the Danger Shop and that would mean I'm either dreaming about teaching at Fandom High, or I'm actually doing it!"
"You're actually doing it!" Patrick shouted from the back.
"Thanks, chum! And the fact that I'm not in my underwear would seem to back your claims up," The Tick said. "Now, what class is this?"
"Care and feeding of sidekicks!" Patrick shouted out.
"Well, you're very informative," The Tick said. "Okay. Well, assembled students, I am THE TICK! And I know a thing or a million about sidekicks. A sidekick is like your shadow. Technically speaking, you don't really need one. It's not like your shadow holds your soul or controls your actions. It's just there, telling you how bright the sun is shining and from what direction. Sure, local children might be able to grab some shade in it, so it does provide a service to the community, but you could do that with a bake sale or by picking up litter!"
"No, just like your shadow, the true value of a sidekick is comfort. If your shadow disappeared, things would seem PRETTY WEIRD!" The Tick said. "Just like when you're smacking together the heads of a nefarious assemblage of evil-doing nogoodniks, missing even one of them would leave you feeling all shivery and gross! But your sidekick can lend a hand, or, since we're talking about kicking, a foot! And with that Mighty Foot of Partnership, there will be no stragglers!"
"Also like a shadow, your sidekick will ideally follow you around without question and entertain people with puppet shows," The Tick added. "But you have to treat them right in order for any of this to happen. And the first, most important step to that?"
"Don't compare them to shadows. They'll take that personally. Nobody tell Arthur, okay?" The Tick requested. "Now, does anyone have any questions? Or - and this is important - does anyone know what on Earth I'm doing here?"
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Listen to the Lecture
With antennae.
And no cape.
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Questions
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"What the hell just happened?"
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...and when she realized she wasn't getting one, waved her hand and said, "Whatever."
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Talk to Stephanie
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You could talk to her, sure, but she was going to be over here side-eyeing Patrick a lot while she tried to figure out what was going on here.
Talk to... THE TICK!
OOC
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