Welcome to Vulcan Philosophy - First Class

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

For Students: bluemanoncampus, oatmanspatient, rushmore_yankee, yuuko_sama



As you enter the classroom you find it has been re-designed from the standard issue high schools desk, chairs and chalkboard to instead fit your space and comfort needs. Styled around earths hippie movement of the 1960's, thick red and burnt orange shag carpeting covers the floor, tapestries with various colors and designs hang from the walls, several lava lamps and some back lighting behind the tapestries are the main source of light. All kinds of ottomans; some with casters and others with storage space, hassocks and bean bag chairs. In the background you hear subtle music playing [ooc: Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon type of stuff.] The atmosphere of the room is the most comfortable and soothing you have ever felt.

Finding something to sit on, you notice that a tall, lanky, dark haired man with a slightly greenish tint to his skin and pointy ears wearing what appears to be a floor length white terry cloth robe [occ: Same one he wore in STII:WoK, the best trek movie evah!!! If you haven’t seen this, it might be helpful with this class if you do watch it.] has walked in the room. He takes a seat and says, "Greeting students."

You find yourself mumbling a reply, to which the man raises on eye brow and says, "The polite response would be to acknowledge that you have been spoken to and reply in return. As we have not been introduced it would be best to use titles and say, ‘Greetings Professor’."

He looks back at you, waiting patiently for your reply and you feel slightly uncomfortable, rather like being a small child and disappointing your beloved grandfather. You find yourself and fellow classmates saying in unison, "Greetings Professor."

"I am Professor Spock, I will be your advisor for this class. My office hours are by appointment only, so please be sure to speak with me after class time if you need to make an appointment," he says.

You being to relax and make yourself more comfortable.

Professor Spock is sitting cross legged, he leans forward with his elbows on his knees and steeples his fingers together as he beings speaking. "The Vulcan nerve pinch is a Vulcan technique in which finger pressure is applied to certain nerves at the base of the neck, instantly and nonviolently rendering that individual unconscious*. Although the technique appears to work on nearly all humanoid species, and several non-humanoids as well, few non-Vulcans have been able to master the nerve pinch."

*[ooc: "...rendering that individual unconscious." Okay, so, it’s never really specified how long the unconsciousness lasts, it seems to be whatever the length of time is needed to finish the scene and/or get away. So keep this in mind if you’re going to use it on anyone here that Spock is immune to it and omniscient in his classroom, so any students you knock out, he will just pick them up and keep going with the lesson. Outside the room, you are on the honor system to use this and run like hell – okay? Thanks =) ]

The Professor continues, "Let us now discuss the implications of rendering a person unconscious in this non-lethal manner and would you consider it unethical to go through your victims pockets and look for loose change?"

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[OOC: In real life ursulagoddess's day job is 8-4:30pm CST, M-F. My job is where I have internet access and some days I’m able to post more than others. Thanks for understanding if I’m sometimes slower than others.]

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[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

((OOC: Nu-uh! Best Trek film is First Contact! Best original series is VI. But II is pretty damn good.))

[ursulagoddess.livejournal.com]

((OOC: :P~ ))

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Voicemail:
*Dr.* Spock?

I'm kind of incarcerated at the moment and will not be able to attend class today. Could you pass any class materials to call_me_red_ac?

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

*raises eye brow & pushes reply to sender on voice mail*

Mr. Blank, it is unfortunate that you were unable to attend class today. I will not be giving any hand outs however, students who are currently in attendance will be given their first lesson in how to use the Vulcan neck pinch. Live long and prosper.

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

Max is so impressed by the classroom. It's like ... Barbarella, but without all the hair. He's sitting on something that could only be described as "tantric" -- curves in weird spots. And since Max is small, he fits on his seat neatly. He's dressed impeccably -- starched and folded and, well... he looks like a young Republican. He's sitting exactly like the professor. No, really. Exactly. Steepled fingers and everything.

Just like lookin' in a mirror, ain't it?

He's also wearing a fancy red beret, which he takes off respectfully, before raising his hand.

Pick me, pick me!

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Thank you for volunteering Mr. Fischer. *Spock neck pinches Max, he slumps comfortably and elegantly into his chair, beret flutters to the floor*

Students you will note the placement of my fingers on the neck ... [ooc: work just phoned, back in bit]

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

*iz pinched*

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

[ooc: stupid work]

*Mr. Fischer wakes up feeling a little woozie, not unlike having a really good massage where the blood is all in your head when you first stand, but other than that, you're fine*

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

"I wasn't..." Max starts, rubbing one of his two black eyes (long story). He decides against telling the professor that he actually wanted to ask a question, and wasn't volunteering. Instead, he flexes his neck and beams up at the Professor. "That was fantastic."

Looking for a clock, he muses, "Can you teach me how to do that? Or... hey, did you go through my pockets? How long was I out for?"

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

*Spock nonchalantly flicks Max's wallet back into his lap as he stands and being to explain to the class...*

You were unconscious only for a few moments Mr. Fischer, but that was more than enough time for me to lift your wallet and, *flicks pack of smokes and lighter over his shoulder so they land next to the wallet in Max's lap* these. As you can see class, that it only takes mere moments to empty pockets. *Spock pauses, makes eye contact with Max* For a more thorough investigation of your person and accompanying gear, requires greater pressure on the nerve thus resulting in a slightly longer time of unconsciousness.

Please find partners and we can being with correct finger placement.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

[OOC: If you are in class today, consider this your first attempt at how to learn the Vulcan neck pinch. Pick Heads or Tails and I'll flip a coin and see if you get it or not. We can go for the best 2-out-of-3 if you want! *grins*]


If you able to successfully learn how to use the Vulcan neck pinch, you can render a classmate unconscious, go through their pockets, and explain why its unethical to do that when not in the class room setting.

First, find a partner. If we do not have enough students, I can see if my roommate, The Doctor ten_and_chips, would be willing to participate in this session...


[OOC: Dr., if you want to play, you'd get it first try, pick your victim student as soon as they all speak up. *evil, evil grin*]

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

::Hank carefully observes the pinching of Max (OOC: Gods, that sounds dirty) and attempts to mimic the hand formation::

Professor Spock? As you can see, I possess non-retractable claws and wondered how I should modify the grip so as not to scratch, poke or puncture the target?

(OOC: Yay! I made my coinflip!)

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

(OOC: You're supposed to flip & tell me what you get and I have to see if I can match your flip.)

*Spock raises eye brow*

*ponders*

Mr. McCoy, when you type on a keyboard do you use your nails or the pads of your fingers?

[(Anonymous)]

(OOC: Gotcha. Heads, then.)

It depends on the orientation of the keyboard in relation to myself, sir, but I usually use my nails.

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

(OOC: Gah. That was me, but I forgot that I hadn't logged in yet.)

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

(occ: heads! You get it first try, congratulations!!! You will be able to use this skill outside of the classroom, just remember the code, pinch 'em and ditch 'em.)

You have the correct hand placement, simply adjust your palm 10 degrees south to use the pads of your fingers rather than your nails... *spock adjusts your hand on Max's neck* ... apply a slight pressure... *pinch Max*

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

(OOC: I shall dutifully add this page to my memories, so I can link to it for future neck-pinching. *whee*)

::looks at the unconscious Max::

Thank you, sir. Now, I understand that it's unethical to nerve-pinch someone for the explicit purpose of riffling through his or her pockets, but what about looking for items such as keys or sensitive documents?

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

*Spock stands in military rest position, arms behind his back, on hand around the wrist of the other, observing his class room and the two students in attendance. Max should be awake by now.*

You are correct Mr. McCoy, it is unethical to use the nerve-pinch for those specific means. There are many other ways to incapacitate a person without causing them to lose consciousness. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you have used the nerve-pinch in self defense, it would be illogical to leave a potential enemy armed or in possession of counter intelligence. In those cases, logic dictates that you would indeed need to confiscate anything you find.

*Spock turns to face Hank and pulls from behind his back, as if out of thin air a copy of 'Maxim' magazine* This periodical from Mr. Fischers book bag for example, appears to be reading material that might be inflammatory and inappropriate for a minor. I will give this further examination.

Unless there are questions, or either of you would like to make an appointment. I will give you this homework assignment, enjoy your weekend.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the next class. The topic will be, "IDIC: Infinite Diversity, Infinite Combinations" [ooc: google this if you want to know more] How logic can unlock more than just your mind.

*gives Vulcan hand salute*

Live long, and prosper

OOC

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

so I hooked up my dial up at home to play, because I'm sucked in now and my stupid day job has picked this week to monitor the internet. Apparently they want us to _work_ or something... gez

Its 7:15pm CST as I post this, I'll be checking here until about 9pm.

OOC

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

[ooc: max, you can give me a coin toss as well, let me know what you got and I'll flip mine here. If it matches, you get zee mad vulcan skills to 'eh! ... my job is doing a lockdown on the internet tomorrow, so I will not be able to play again until the weekend. Catch ya on the flipside.]