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fandomhigh2016-05-11 11:18 am
heroic_jawline) wrote in fandomhigh2016-05-11 11:18 am
Working With Jerks, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 [3rd period]
Tony and a large cup of coffee were perched on the edge of the desk at the front of the class. Because you could in no way teach without that. "Hello, and welcome to class. This is Working with Jerks--" excuse him while he side eyed his teaching partner a little for that title. "And I'm Tony Stark."
A beat.
"If you know who I am, it's admittedly a little funny." The things that happen when you garner a reputation.
"I meant in general," Steve said, cheeks going a little pink. "Everyone is going to work with someone who's a little difficult at some point in their lives. Class projects, shift work, military training...it happens." He smiled. "I'm Steve Rogers, by the way."
"Uh huh," Tony said, taking a pointed sip of his coffee. "College is the worst for that. You'll end up doing all the work in a group of slackers and contemplate murder a few times before you graduate."
Screw. Group. Projects. Seriously.
"But it's not all terrible! Working as a group also allows you to achieve things you can't manage on your own." Because you guys lucked out on getting the more earnest version of Tony Stark, kids.
Steve nodded, equally earnest. "Working as a team, when everyone's individual strengths become more important than their flaws is something everyone should experience at least once, but it does mean that you need to learn to...well...suck it up and deal with annoyances."
Tony put the coffee to the side and clapped his hands together. "Today we'll be getting to know who you are and seeing how well you handle yourself when your day is thrown off."
"It'll be fun." Steve was so optimistic.
A beat.
"If you know who I am, it's admittedly a little funny." The things that happen when you garner a reputation.
"I meant in general," Steve said, cheeks going a little pink. "Everyone is going to work with someone who's a little difficult at some point in their lives. Class projects, shift work, military training...it happens." He smiled. "I'm Steve Rogers, by the way."
"Uh huh," Tony said, taking a pointed sip of his coffee. "College is the worst for that. You'll end up doing all the work in a group of slackers and contemplate murder a few times before you graduate."
Screw. Group. Projects. Seriously.
"But it's not all terrible! Working as a group also allows you to achieve things you can't manage on your own." Because you guys lucked out on getting the more earnest version of Tony Stark, kids.
Steve nodded, equally earnest. "Working as a team, when everyone's individual strengths become more important than their flaws is something everyone should experience at least once, but it does mean that you need to learn to...well...suck it up and deal with annoyances."
Tony put the coffee to the side and clapped his hands together. "Today we'll be getting to know who you are and seeing how well you handle yourself when your day is thrown off."
"It'll be fun." Steve was so optimistic.
Re: Scenario
"Wrong profession."
Re: Scenario
"Probably pays better."
Re: Scenario
"Are you telling me to look for a new job?"
Because that was clearly the best way to keep this on track.
Re: Scenario
"I'm sure there are plenty of women who wouldn't mind ponying up for the chance to make you stay in line." Probably some men too.
Re: Scenario
"You don't know the half of it," he drawled. "But I think this falls under sexual harassment."