Case 1 | Voice

[gnee]

So with the end of the term drawing near I'm going to be offering some extra office hours. I can be available to you right before it's lights out for you kiddos. Anything from the drawing of your runes, perhaps I could help you translate something, maybe we can go over some runic scriptures together? Hey, whatever you want.

With that being said! Everyone's favorite time, homework time.

You guys remember those last couple of runes we went over? Just practice drawing them, and then turn your notes from the last class to me so I can check them and make sure you've got all your information right. Ooooone more thing! Turn to chapter ten of Ancient Runes Made Easy, read the chapter and write me a one page paper on what you've learned. Not too hard, right? Cool!

[ Turn in your Homework here! ]

Comments

[foepas]

It's homework, we have to do it no matter what. You don't have to make it sound exciting.

[gnee]

I just figure you guys have a lot of more mundane homework. Can't help but try to jazz it up a little! But you're not having any trouble are you? This is a pretty tricky subject.

[foepas]

Homework doesn't need jazzing.

I'm doing fine.

[gnee]

Ah--! Well if you say so!

No trouble writing anything?

[foepas]

[Alec's voice is sarcastic verging on snide.]

I imagine I'll cope somehow.

[gnee]

[He is unsure how he deals with students. He really is.]

Splendid. Just make sure to get that stuff to me pronto. So I can get it back pronto. You'll need your notes to study.

[foepas]

Then why make me give them up at all?

[gnee]

Man, asking the big questions, huh? Well I want to make sure you have all the information you need and plus a participation grade. Stuff like that.

[foepas]

How nanny-state of you.

[gnee]

Gosh, you are one tough cookie. I mean I really don't know what else to tell you. It's not like I could just stop giving homework. Summer is nearly here anyways!

[foepas]

Perhaps instead you should give homework that takes actual effort.

[gnee]

The class itself is pretty hard, I thought giving you guys homework that was less challenging would not only help you here but give you time for your other classes too.

[Clearly he was wrong.]

[foepas]

A lack of challenge is rarely a good thing.

[starspangledavenger]

I'll get right on the homework, professor.

By any chance, do you need any help around the classroom or office? Need to earn some points for Gryffindor

[gnee]

Awesome!

Uh, sure? My office is kind of messy and I've been meaning to get it back in order. You can help me out on that if you'd like.

[starspangledavenger]

That sounds good. I need to take a break, but keep busy all the same. I'll stop by later?

[gnee]

Good, I'll be expecting you! I understand, sometimes busy work is good work.

[starspangledavenger]

Being idle doesn't jive with me, makes me feel antsy when there's things that need doing.

[gnee]

Well there is plenty to do, and plenty to talk about while you're here! I assure you a moment won't go by with you being idle. Nope!

[starspangledavenger]

Thank you, sir, it sounds like it'll be a rip-roaring time.

[text]

[toocoolforthis]

Sounds thrilling.
Will the notes be returned to us in a timely manner?
In case it slipped your attention, we've got exams coming up that we'll need those for, Professor.

[text]

[gnee]

sure thing dirk.
if you want to drop by my office later today i can finish going through yours.
you have um, some very interesting commentary!
makes for a good read.

[text]

[toocoolforthis]

I aim to please. Even if it does turn out to be "um, very interesting."
As long as it's a good read and not also an "interesting" one.
I can come by before dinner, if that works.

[text]

[gnee]

well, it's good and interesting!
you're pretty intelligent man.
yeah before dinner works.
i'll be in my office as usual.

[text]

[toocoolforthis]

Intelligent and funny do not always coincide, but I cede you the point.
I'll see you then, sir.

[text]

[gnee]

i'll be expecting you!

[action(?)]

[toocoolforthis]

[And sure enough, about fifteen minutes before dinner begins, Dirk shows up at Hanna's door. He even bothers to knock before he makes his way in.]

Yo, Professor.

[action]

[gnee]

[Hanna finished marking up the paper not long before Dirk came over. He spins his chair when he walks in.]

Hey! Your paper was impressive. I corrected a few minor facts, but all in all this is a solid set of notes.

[action]

[toocoolforthis]

[Dirk nods, and waits for the notes to be fished out and handed over.]

Good to know. I'll look through it for the corrections.

[action]

[gnee]

[He scribbles a checkmark on them and hands them back over.]

Small errors nothing to worry about, you're going to do splendid on your exam!

[action]

[toocoolforthis]

[Dirk nods, and rolls up the parchment in one hand to carry it away. He doesn't even glance at it, for the moment. He can look at the corrections later.]

Thanks. Later, Professor.

[brothor]

Homework time is my least favourite time.

[gnee]

Well, how could I possibly make it a more enjoyable time?

[brothor]

It is impossible, sir. Homework is the trial all students must suffer through. There is no joy in doing work outside of class!!

[gnee]

Well, think of it this way. The faster we get through homework, testing, and the like. The closer we are to it being summer vacation. Then you won't have any homework at all!

[brothor]

Making homework a wall that we must breakthrough doesn't make it any less cumbersome, sir!

But I understand the sentiment, I suppose.

[gnee]

[He really has a set of students. Jesus.]

Thank you, Thor. I suppose we'll have to work next school year on making this homework thing less fearsome. Perhaps I should give less?

[brothor]

Absolutely not! I have no need for such pity, I am the finest student there is!


Though I suppose my complaining may lead you to think otherwise IT IS A FABRICATION.

[gnee]

[Hanna does give that a chuckle.]

Complaining is totally normal. Heck, I complained sooooo much when I was here. I'm really not sure how I made it through sometimes.

[brothor]

I suppose miracles are a reality for all of us, sir!

the latest of late tags.

[shitknickers]

Aaah could i borrow you at one of your extra hours professor? Im absolutely terrible at this subject and i know youre aware of this given youre the professor but im verymuch NOT trying to fail my owls.

and mine is even later.

[gnee]

sure thing. when would you like to come jake? you know how free i am after classes.

we are late bros

[shitknickers]

Whenever works for you works for me. Just pencil me in as a rudimentary numbskull and ill do my best to absorb something more than the bare preliminaries of your subject.

our lives tbh

[gnee]

oh come on now man.
don't be thinking like that.
ancient runes is actually a pretty hard subject so don't be beating yourself up for not making top marks right off the bat.
by the time i'm done tutoring you, you're gonna be fantastic.

bri and anna superhero team name: the procrastinators

[shitknickers]

Well one certainly can hope. I think if im beyond help of the professor in the field im beyond all help haha!

we'll save you. EVENTUALLY.....

[gnee]

you know if anything.
we could ask the headmaster too.
but don't worry jake!
you're going to do just fine.