Valentine's Day Dance. The Gym. 8.30 pm

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The gym was decorated, the DJs were playing, and the punch was not yet spiked.

Fandom High's Valentine's Day Dance had begun.

[ooc: OCD threads coming are up. Post before I've finshed and I will burninate you. away! :)]

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Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Oh, you're a cog, chum!" Tick asserted. "And the watch we're in is all sparkly with gold and diamonds! But in a modest way. Just enough to make people go 'Oooooooo.' Not gawdy or anything."

"Here, I'm a professor first, but if the day needs saving, I'm willing to lend a hand. Almost two months ago I saved the town from our current mayor and a duck army. But she was possessed at the time."

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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Fraser shakes his head quickly. He hadn't counted on being a watch and ducks were something new.

"Well, that's quite the interesting background you have, Mr. Tick. I'm sure the citizens are...I'm sorry, I must ask, ducks?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"The ducks around here are rather strange," Tick said simply.

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"So it seems," Fraser answers. "I'm very glad the citizens of Fandom had you around to prevent an invasion of ducks then. Have you always been a superhero?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"For as long as I can remember, yes," Tick said. Granted, his memory had some gaps in it. "But I lived in The City before moving here. Superheroes were a bit more in demand there."

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Even as a child?" Fraser asks. "I'm guessing, as you say you've been a superhero for as long as you can remember, you were a supehero as a child but...wasn't it hard to be a superhero and attend school?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Oh, no. I can only remember back about... twelve," Tick thought, "yes, twelve years. Before that, things are kinda fuzzy, like the cocker spaniel of Justice!"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Oh." Fraser's still confused because spandex, antennas, and some very, very odd metaphors. "You know, your choice of attire reminds me of an Inuit myth I once heard. You've never been a spirit guide, have you?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"No, but I did once have a vision of my own head with wings guiding me through my own consciousness after a really big, mean clown hit me into the stratosphere," Tick said casually. "But I've never even been to Canada."

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"That almost sounds like something that would occur while one was on hallucinogenic drugs," Fraser comments. "Not that you were on drugs, Mr. Tick but that is quite the unusual vision."

"You've never been to Canada and I've never had the...pleasure of having a vision of my head flying."

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"No, chum, I live life clean and sober! I just have a different perspective than most people, it seems," Tick said.

"Perhaps one day we can trade those experiences. I'll go to Canada and you can do some soul-searching in your own mind. I don't suggest getting hit by a big clown, though. That really hurt."

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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Fraser can't ignore the questions any longer.

"Mr. Tick, are the antennas actually attached to your head or is it merely a prop for your superhero persona?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"I'm sorry, chum, but that's a trade secret," Tick said. His antennae curled back to duck the question.

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Very well," Fraser says. "The blue one piece you're wearing. Is that attached to your...body or is that a trade secret as well?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Oh, no, I can take it off," Tick said. "I've got to shower, after all. Cleanliness is one of the most important steps to being a proper Defender of Justice!"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"That is one, of the many, I'm sure, things we agree on," Fraser says, nodding. "Mr. Tick, may I ask you a question about the citizens of this town?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Of course! We're colleagues. Whatever information I have is for your use as well!" Tick said.

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Thank you kindly," Fraser says and steps closer. "I've noticed an unsual fascination some of the citizens have taken with my hat. I was wondering, is that normal around here? Have other people had their hats so heavily scrutinized?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Well, there aren't many behatted people around, really. Perhaps it's the fact that the hat of a Mountie is such a strong symbol of Justice that they are struck intrigued," Tick offered.

"Granted, that would be a little strange since a Mountie hat isn't actually a common symbol of Justice around here. Maybe it's just the fact that it's a keen hat?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"I hadn't thought of it exactly that way," Fraser says, considering the statement. "Most of the time, when I meet someone new, they ask about my hat. I've even let a few student wear it. Has anyone asked to wear your antenna?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Well, no. Nobody has."

The Tick wasn't sure whether to be relieved, concerned, or just confused by this.

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Hm." Fraser takes off his hat, examines it, puts it back on his head before taking it off again. "Does there seem to be anything unusual about my hat? I mean, this town is prone to unusual happenings and perhaps my hat is part of that?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"No, it looks perfectly fine to me. Maybe it's the fine Canadian worksmanship," Tick suggested.

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Quite possibly," Fraser says and puts the hat back on. "I am sorry for boring you with questions about my hat. You teach criminal justice? How do the students enjoy that particular subject?"

Re: Chaperones - Professor Tick

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"Trust me, chum, I could never get bored while talking about such a great symbol of Justice!" Tick said honestly. Because he's kinda weird.

"The students seem to enjoy themselves quite a bit. I think they like learning about the way Justice and the Law work. You know, if you wanted, I'm sure we could arrange for you to deliver a guest lecture about your experiences serving the people."