http://cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-07-26 12:24 am
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Advanced Computers #3, Wednesday Afternoon 7/26

The computer lab is meeting outside today under a tent with Help Desk emblazoned across the front. Each student has their own workstation complete with phone, toolbox and nifty pocket protector.

"As you can see by my mad sign making skillz, we're going to be manning the help desk today." Abby smiled. "As geeks there is a 99.9% chance that someone is going to ask you to fix their computer. Seriously guys, it's going to happen. You need to know your stuff. Not only how to fix technology...but how to deal with people who don't know how to use it."

"Three rules you have to remember." Abby paced and raised her fingers as she counted them off. "One, not everyone is a geek so remember to tone down the techspeak. Two, people will do incredibly stupid things to their computer, try not to cry over the phone when they tell they've never done a virus scan. Three, the first response is always reboot. It doesn't matter that the problem couldn't be solved by that, it's always the first response."

"Okay, the phone lines are open and people can walk in with a problem. Remember the rules, be polite and come to me if there's a problem you can't fix."

[ooc: Post is up and ready to play! I've got an early appointment so I won't be around till later in the day, but you should all be able to play with each other. Have fun!]

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] fh-anonymous.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
A gremlin hopped up onto one of the tables carrying a small radio. It shook it, hissed and held it out to show that nothing happened.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"How can I-" Zack stared at the gremlin. "...help you?"

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] fh-anonymous.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
The gremlin shook the radio again and hissed. Then it made a big show of pushing the power button. Nothing happened. The gremlin shook the radio again before setting it down on the table. It pointed to Zack, point to the radio and growled.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Zack poked at the radio. "Mister...Gremlin thing sir, I'm afraid I don't have the right tools to fix this."

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] fh-anonymous.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
The gremlin glared at Zack and picked up the radio again. He mimed pushing the button and then started to hum and dance around. Then the humming stopped while the gremlin continued to dance. Finally, the gremlin stopped dancing and shook the radio. It mimed pushing the button again and shook it again then hissed at it when nothing happened.

The gremlin looked back at Zack and held out the radio again with another growl.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sorry," Zack said speaking very slowly. "But I can't fix it." He pushed the radio back towards the gremlin.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] fh-anonymous.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
The gremlin frowned at Zack and as his hand got close, the gremlin lunged forward and bit him.

Clutching the radio to its chest, the gremlin took off before anyone could retaliate.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Zack yelped and shook his hand, before blinking rapidly...

"The hell?" Seely said, glancing around the room, the room filled with squints.

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Zack?" Seely eyed this wackily dressed woman warily. "Look lady, I don't know any Zack."

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Seely," he said. "Seely Booth."

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Seely weighed his options. One crazy person versus a roomful of squints. Plus his hand hurt. "All right, but any funny business and you'll regret it."

Re: Walk In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Muttering under his breath about Seely headed in the indicated direction. (http://community.livejournal.com/fandom_clinic/174858.html?view=5630730#t5630730)