Observations.

[allons_y_alonso]

Sea horses are fascinating creatures.


Also, "syllabus" is a funny little word.  Doesn't contain half the dreariness and labor involved in compiling it.

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[maiditoutalive]

you didnt mention you were a professor

[allons_y_alonso]

I'm not! Or, haven't been for decades, in any case! Well, there was one brief little interlude. Maybe two. But they didn't count!

[riseup]

what are you going to teach?

[allons_y_alonso]

History!

[inlibrismonstra]

Very nearly as amusing as 'Syllabi'.

Not to eavesdrop too terribly, but did I, by chance, see that you are planning to teach History?

[maiditoutalive]

that really isnt much of an answer doctor

[allons_y_alonso]

I suppose that's fair. Yes, I've taught before, a few times, usually for just a little bit before moving on. And an old friend used to call me the professor, so I've been called a professor before, but it was more of an informal title, you understand. Still. Spent more than a few decades at school, however long ago. I think I've earned the title.

[allons_y_alonso]

History of Thinking Peoples, over at Amelia Earhart High School, yes.

[riseup]

at the high school???

[allons_y_alonso]

That's right!

[thebestseller]

Don't I know it. I end up taking care of Eridan's seahorses fairly often, so I've read up on them.

[rule_britannia]

One of the only species on Earth where the male bears the young, I believe.

And I share your sentiments on the syllabus. This thing is a bloody pain in the arse.

[allons_y_alonso]

They're very stubborn. Always curling their tails around whatever's nearest and hanging on.

[allons_y_alonso]

What? Actually, it's quite -- oh, sorry. On Earth, yes. Very rare.

What's your subject, then?

[rule_britannia]

... Quite.

English literature and language. I must say I'm looking forward to it, if not with some small amount of trepidation.

[allons_y_alonso]

Learning English from England. That's brilliant! Almost makes me wish I could fit back into one of those wee little desks.

[allons_y_alonso]

Not that I was ever a very good student, mind, so you're probably lucky not to have me...

[rule_britannia]

If you're that interested I'm sure I can arrange something for you, Doctor.

[allons_y_alonso]

Tell me you're doing a unit on The Once and Future King.

[rule_britannia]

I'm both shocked and appalled that you think I wouldn't be doing a unit on that book.

[allons_y_alonso]

Well, it is the first thing I mentioned! I thought it was likely!

[rule_britannia]

Shall I set up an extra desk for you, then? I'm sure no one will notice, if you're quiet.

... On second thoughts...

[allons_y_alonso]

On second thought?

[rule_britannia]

You are capable of being quiet in class, aren't you?

[allons_y_alonso]

Mmmm.

Quiet's not my best thing.