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fandomhigh2018-01-10 12:06 am
livingartifact) wrote in fandomhigh2018-01-10 12:06 am
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Earth Zoology
"Welcome back," Jenkins greeted, once everyone who seemed to be coming today was in attendance. "I hope you've all had interesting weeks. I thought this week we might take in an aquatic creature. I was thinking perhaps a giant squid — but though I've heard there is one in residence in the waters off the coast of the island, I have not yet actually managed to meet it, and centering a class around it without properly introducing myself seemed . . . a bit rude." He gave a tight smile and a shrug. "So we shall have to content ourselves with something that can fit into an observation tank here in the classroom. Let us turn our attention to the agile octopus."
Without further ado, he pulled the sheet off his container of the week, revealing a large aquarium full of sand, rocks, shells, and faux-coral. And, if you looked closely and managed to encourage them to move, three small octopuses.
"Octopuses — and yes, that is the generally accepted plural of the term — are boneless aquatic animals, known for their multiple arms and, especially recently, their canny intellects. As you can see — assuming any of them can be encouraged to wave them about — they have eight limbs in total, and extremely flexible bodies, both in shape and in color and texture." That's right, Peridot, these suckers basically wrote the book on organic shapeshifting. "I do believe, for instance, that this rock here —" He reached cautiously into the tank with a small metal pole, gently tapping the rock in question until it changed colors and shapes and shoved itself angrily off to sulk under a branching coral. "— yes, there he goes. Terribly sorry, it's for educational purposes." He tapped a couple other unlikely spots, revealing two more of the little creatures. "They are masters of camouflage, as you can see, and because their beaks are the only parts of them that aren't flexible, they are incredibly skilled at escaping as well." He poked a few other spots unsuccessfully, then straightened, pulling his pole from the water. "Oh dear." He looked around, frowning hard. "Yes, well. I should have expected this. If you would each please have a look around for any suspicious wet spots? It seems we have a runner. Don't worry, I made sure we didn't get one of the especially venomous species, but . . . well, do take care not to let it bite you, either way. They are all at least a little venomous, you see. . . ."
Without further ado, he pulled the sheet off his container of the week, revealing a large aquarium full of sand, rocks, shells, and faux-coral. And, if you looked closely and managed to encourage them to move, three small octopuses.
"Octopuses — and yes, that is the generally accepted plural of the term — are boneless aquatic animals, known for their multiple arms and, especially recently, their canny intellects. As you can see — assuming any of them can be encouraged to wave them about — they have eight limbs in total, and extremely flexible bodies, both in shape and in color and texture." That's right, Peridot, these suckers basically wrote the book on organic shapeshifting. "I do believe, for instance, that this rock here —" He reached cautiously into the tank with a small metal pole, gently tapping the rock in question until it changed colors and shapes and shoved itself angrily off to sulk under a branching coral. "— yes, there he goes. Terribly sorry, it's for educational purposes." He tapped a couple other unlikely spots, revealing two more of the little creatures. "They are masters of camouflage, as you can see, and because their beaks are the only parts of them that aren't flexible, they are incredibly skilled at escaping as well." He poked a few other spots unsuccessfully, then straightened, pulling his pole from the water. "Oh dear." He looked around, frowning hard. "Yes, well. I should have expected this. If you would each please have a look around for any suspicious wet spots? It seems we have a runner. Don't worry, I made sure we didn't get one of the especially venomous species, but . . . well, do take care not to let it bite you, either way. They are all at least a little venomous, you see. . . ."
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Peridot was staring in awe through the lecture, short as it might be. In awe, and maybe a little bit of jealousy, actually.
Organic shapeshifters.
Oogle the animal
[octopus modding is first come first serve, not that I suspect it'll be an issue. There are four total, and entirely possible that more than one will manage to escape!]
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Talk to Jenkins
OOC