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fandomhigh2016-06-07 12:04 am
uncertain_dume) wrote in fandomhigh2016-06-07 12:04 am
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Off The Grid: Laying Low for Beginners, Tuesday, Period Two
"So," Kanan said, leaning back against his desk with his arms crossed, "while I allow that not everybody who has ever had to drop everything and run has had the slightest indication that they might have to do so someday, I am going to assume that most of you are in this class because you're expecting trouble in one form or another eventually."
Not just because so many of you potentially were trouble, but the thought was there, sort of.
"So today, I'm going to stress the importance of having a game plan, in case you need to run. Figuring out what you'd take with you is just one step, and while I appreciate the reasons why a weapon seems like a good starting point for most of you, there's more to running than that. Figuring out where you're running to is important. You could pack up and run forever, yes, but even knowing there's somewhere that you can stop and take cover is a big help. Having a safe place lined up in case you need to sleep is invaluable, trust me. Even if it's just a quick stop along the way. Having some way to get your hands on food? Also pretty important. Or, if you're simply running from some bullies who just want to shove you into a locker," because Kanan was aware that not all of his students were warriors and refugees, "knowing the best hiding places that they'll pass by without noticing you will save you a few really cramped nights."
He assumed. He'd never spent a night in a locker, himself. That he could remember, anyhow.
"Do you know what travel routes are safest? How about which ones are most dangerous? If there are dangerous routes, are they the sort of dangers that you can handle, but your pursuers can't?"
He waved a hand vaguely toward the door.
"Right now, we're on an island flying through space, hovering over a forest moon populated by tiny carnivorous tribal locals. It's probably safe to assume that we'll be somewhere else before the week is through. So, here's your discussion topic for the day. If our next stop happened to be somewhere that was more dangerous to you than staying on the island would be worth, and if whatever made it dangerous knew where you considered 'home' away from here, where would you go next? How would you get there? Have you got a means of escaping this place, and do you suppose you would have to hide or fight along the way? Let's hear your escape plans. Feel free to collaborate with one another to come up with something that could actually do the trick for several of you at once. Maybe strength in numbers will work for you. That one is your call."
[OOC: Open!]
Not just because so many of you potentially were trouble, but the thought was there, sort of.
"So today, I'm going to stress the importance of having a game plan, in case you need to run. Figuring out what you'd take with you is just one step, and while I appreciate the reasons why a weapon seems like a good starting point for most of you, there's more to running than that. Figuring out where you're running to is important. You could pack up and run forever, yes, but even knowing there's somewhere that you can stop and take cover is a big help. Having a safe place lined up in case you need to sleep is invaluable, trust me. Even if it's just a quick stop along the way. Having some way to get your hands on food? Also pretty important. Or, if you're simply running from some bullies who just want to shove you into a locker," because Kanan was aware that not all of his students were warriors and refugees, "knowing the best hiding places that they'll pass by without noticing you will save you a few really cramped nights."
He assumed. He'd never spent a night in a locker, himself. That he could remember, anyhow.
"Do you know what travel routes are safest? How about which ones are most dangerous? If there are dangerous routes, are they the sort of dangers that you can handle, but your pursuers can't?"
He waved a hand vaguely toward the door.
"Right now, we're on an island flying through space, hovering over a forest moon populated by tiny carnivorous tribal locals. It's probably safe to assume that we'll be somewhere else before the week is through. So, here's your discussion topic for the day. If our next stop happened to be somewhere that was more dangerous to you than staying on the island would be worth, and if whatever made it dangerous knew where you considered 'home' away from here, where would you go next? How would you get there? Have you got a means of escaping this place, and do you suppose you would have to hide or fight along the way? Let's hear your escape plans. Feel free to collaborate with one another to come up with something that could actually do the trick for several of you at once. Maybe strength in numbers will work for you. That one is your call."
[OOC: Open!]