Comprehending Science & Technology, 1st Period - Monday

[imafuturist]

"Welcome to class," Tony said once he was pretty sure the trickle of students was finished. "I know, I know. Monday mornings aren't really my thing either. Bring a lot of coffee. Maybe some for me if you want extra credit."

And, let's be honest,  he'd probably drink it all if each student brought in an extra cup fir him. Coffee was part of the scientific process, you see.

"Today's easy because I don't know who all--well most of you are. We'll have to change that and hope it sticks. Try to be memorable."

Tony went to the board before frowning at the fact that there was chalk there. He was going to have to bring in his own toys for next week. But he soldiered on, writing out: 'name', 'why are you here?', and 'favorite piece of tech?'

Then he took a step back to make sure that's all he wanted to ask before putting the chalk down and wiping the dust off on his pants. "I'll go first,  I'm Tony Stark. Some of you might know me and I might know you. It's hit or miss so far. I'm here to teach. And I have to say my favorite piece of tech, other than my suit, is my phone."

Both of which he made, so.  Grain of salt,  kids.

"Your turn."

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Re: Introduce Yourself

[elated-or-gassy.livejournal.com]

Anna was wringing her hands together. All of these conversations about alternate universes were confusing. Especially since some of these people somehow knew each other, but didn't? Even worse, she had no idea what most of the technology pieces these people were talking about even were.

She wasn't sure if it should be a relief, to find out that her big sibling was extra-good at technology. Maybe he'd explain this to her.

"I'm Anna, of Arendelle," she said, offering Mr. Stark a proper curtsy. "I'm here because I don't know about any of this and I'd like to? It seems like -- things are a lot different here than they were back home. I don't -- have any technology myself? But the restrooms here are very nice."

Indoor plumbing. Hot water on demand. A girl could get spoiled.

Re: Introduce Yourself

[imafuturist]

Don't you worry, Anna. You'll be indoctrinated soon enough. The wonder of the smartphone would soon consume her life.

"Indoor plumbing! That... certainly counts," Tony replied. "Also a great thing to have around. I'm guessing from the past?"

Re: Introduce Yourself

[elated-or-gassy.livejournal.com]

"Almost two centuries back," Anna nodded. "And -- none of these places people mention sound familiar, at all, and no one's heard of Arendelle, either, so I think maybe I'm from really far away? I came here by purple glowing thing, and that's -- new, too."

More accustomed to: horses, boats. Not as familiar with: buses, airplanes, interdimensional portals.

Re: Introduce Yourself

[imafuturist]

"Big, purple, glowing thing." It was a scientific term, wasn't it?

Re: Introduce Yourself

[elated-or-gassy.livejournal.com]

"It was big and it crackled," Anna offered helpfully, "and then I was here."

BAM! No fuss, no muss, easy travel.

"And I don't understand this whole alternate universe thing? But my sister's here. From an alternate universe. So I'd like to understand it better, because it's seriously weirding me out."

Anna was super good at technical terms, Tony.

Re: Introduce Yourself

[imafuturist]

She was. Tony was going to end up pretending she was Jan and just going with it.

"We'll cover that, don't worry." It helped that his lesson plan came from Pepper and was easily changed.