http://holyshitsnacks.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] holyshitsnacks.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2014-10-03 02:03 pm
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How to Totally Be a Spy, For Real, Friday

Students today would be -- relieved? disappointed? mildly amused? -- to note that the well-dressed James Bund wannabe was no longer in front of class with the other two. But unfortunately for them -- or fortunately, if they took this class for the train wreck factor -- Pam and Cheryl were there like always.

“Okay, kids,” Pam began. “Today we’re gonna discuss something important. The world of spying isn’t all glitz and glamor, black turtlenecks and defusing bombs and drunken weekend threesomes that end with someone’s clothes thrown off the balcony.”

Cheryl’s. It was always Cheryl’s.

"Just 'cause I have standards," Cheryl grumbled, taking all the subtlety and mystery out of that one. "But, no, much as it pains me to say, Pam is right: sometimes spying is really boring. Sometimes all you do is sit on your ass and look through binoculars for hours, and sometimes people won't even fool around with you in the car because whatever you're waiting for is too important or whatever."

And maybe sometimes they threw your clothes out the car window because you refused to let them do butt stuff, but she didn't feel the need to add that.

“And what you’re watching is always so freakin’ boring,” Pam sighed. “I mean you try checking out the neighbors for a little amusement and none of them are gang-banging or playing with whips and chains or even having knife fights. So you just sit there in the car bored out of your freakin’ skull and people are just having breakfast or watching TV and you want to die. For hours.”

Pam had the attention span of a toddler. She didn’t react well to boredom, especially once there wasn’t anything in range to eat, fuck, or fight.

"So, when we plan for a stakeout," Cheryl told them, "we like to pack a bag of stuff."

(Guess how often they planned for stakeouts, guys? Hint: the answer is "not ever.")

"Things to entertain ourselves that won't take away from whatever bullshit we're supposed to be looking at," Cheryl continued, gesturing to the front of the room where they had an array of paper grocery store sacks (because they were Earth-friendly and pro-recycling, obviously) and a completely insane and moddable collection of sudoku puzzles, snacks, a couple bags of what might have looked to some of the more naive students like oregano, a stuffed teddy bear, and one suspiciously-vibrating black velvet bag, amongst other things.

“Just be careful that you don’t get so caught up in playing with cool shit that you forget to keep spying on people,” Pam said. “‘Cause that’s the other reason you shouldn’t start banging in the car. That and how super-awkward it is, if you’re trying to be in the front seat so you can still watch things. I mean the gear shift is right there, and the steering wheel, and people walking by give you really fucked up looks.”

Important life lesson, kids. Sex was better in the backseat. Who said class wasn’t educational?

Re: Sign In [10-3]

[identity profile] notaweenie.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Barry Ween
Edited 2014-10-03 18:28 (UTC)
seveninchmotto: ([neu] Fear me.)

Re: Sign In [10-3]

[personal profile] seveninchmotto 2014-10-03 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabelle Lightwood
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Re: Sign In [10-3]

[personal profile] not_a_moonie 2014-10-03 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Alana
Edited 2014-10-03 19:15 (UTC)

Re: Sign In [10-3]

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Joker Moreau
Edited 2014-10-03 23:30 (UTC)

Re: During the Inappropriate Sharing Time [10-3]

[identity profile] notaweenie.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Okay. No bombs to defuse this week but the show was just as entertaining.

Barry was glad it was back to just being Cheryl and Pam because that other guy was a total asshole.

Re: During the Inappropriate Sharing Time [10-3]

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah.... Not that he had ever planned on it, but Joker was never asking these two to watch anything.
Edited 2014-10-03 23:47 (UTC)

Re: Pick Out Some Shit For Your Own Amusement [10-3]

[identity profile] notaweenie.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I chose the sudoku puzzles to give me something to do for five minutes and keep myself interested. I also chose my cell phone with the unlimited data plan so I could watch shitty shows on Netflix. And finally I chose the Macrame needles because I can sharpen those and shiv someone if necessary."

Barry figured Pam would appreciate the shiv idea given her comments about dealing with the "po-po" before
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Re: Pick Out Some Shit For Your Own Amusement [10-3]

[personal profile] not_a_moonie 2014-10-03 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"I took the needlepoint kit 'cause I could poke people with it, some spray paint in case I wanted to tag a couple buildings, and chips because ... chips," Alana volunteered.

Re: Pick Out Some Shit For Your Own Amusement [10-3]

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-10-03 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"I've got jut about anything I need to entertain myself on my omnitool," Joker told them, "So, I took these pretzels, jerky, and energy drinks to keep me going. Also, I mean, we're gonna have a car, right? So if we need anything else during the stakeout we can just make a quick run to the store."

Hey, if they weren't going to take the whole "stakeout" thing seriously, neither would he.