Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 21:23:08 GMT -5
((Note: This occurs a couple of weeks before exams/end of semester, which is mid-May and therefore about a month after the field trip. Given the amount of plot we have still to dump on you, if you need to know/presume something that happened to your characters during that time, ask first. Other than that, however, this is an open thread. Enjoy.))
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A tiny man with a shiny blue shirt and far too many braids dashed into the Faculty Cafe, hoping to grab some lunch before he had to unpack. Ms. Poulain was clearly, erm, busy, or something, so instead he'd dropped off his "hi I'm back from sabbatical" forms in Smoke's box and a copy in Diana's. They were mostly formalities, but given how terribly generous the Headmaster had been to hold his position open for two years, he wanted to make her life as easy as possible.
Well. That and that he strongly suspected she was insane, but it was the same either way.
He took a couple of jelly donuts, some sort of bagel with actual foodstuffs on it, and a great big mug of Rhythan's coffee. God, he'd missed this stuff; he could cook all right, but nowhere near this level, and whatever the man did to the coffee made him want to kiss Rhythan.
Sapphire took his food and sat down on the soft couch, legs folded underneath him, radiating happiness like a fireplace sheds heat.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 22:26:07 GMT -5
Ellie was the only person she knew of who actually put pepper seeds in her tea. Nonetheless, Rhythan had a sample of the seeds set out for her with the teas and coffees every morning, and it was a glorious thing. She got herself a mug of hot green tea, added a spoonful of jalapeño seeds, and stirred before grabbing a flaky croissant before turning away from the food table. She spotted the unfamiliar man and looked surprised for a moment before smiling at him.
"Hello there," she greeted.
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Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 22:30:37 GMT -5
"Hello," he said perkily, waving to Ellie. Oh, she seemed like a nice one. "I hope I'm not interrupting- I'm Richard Safire- the Latin teacher? I don't know if anyone's said anything."
"Since I don't recognize you, mind if I have your name?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 22:34:33 GMT -5
Ellie chuckled and approached the couch, setting her mug on the coffee table. "I wasn't aware we had a Latin class-- but it's nice to meet you, Richard. My name is Ellie-- Ellie Evans-Barros. Are you a new recruit?" She took a bite of her croissant and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
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Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 22:38:56 GMT -5
Sapphire laughed, a strange laugh between a giggle and a chortle. "Ellie Evans-Barros, nice to meet you. We had one a couple of years ago; the Headmaster was kind enough to let me go back to finish my doctorate without losing my job. I've come back to teach summer classes before the new semester starts."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 22:43:38 GMT -5
Ellie grinned. "Oh? I might have to peek in one a few of those classes-- my Latin is limited to Medical terms and phrases from the works of Poe."
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Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 22:47:05 GMT -5
He smiled. "I'd be happy to have you. May I ask what your position is?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 22:58:04 GMT -5
Ellie took a seat on the couch. "I'm the resident Healer-- I took the job at the beginning of this school year." She took a sip of her tea and smiled.
"So if you have an artery rupture at any point, you know who to turn to," she added brightly.
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Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
Posts: 14
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 23:05:23 GMT -5
"Oh." His face got a little funny then, like he didn't know whether to be amused by that or not. "Well, I do hope that doesn't happen, or at least not often. It's nice to have a Healer, though- magic is so useful for that."
He took a bite of his bagel. Apparently, that was egg and spinach, strong cheese, and bacon; it tasted a little like an inside-out quiche. "Mmh. Oh, I missed this place. Are the Volkovas still here? I haven't spoken to them in a while..."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 23:11:19 GMT -5
Ellie nodded and picked a piece off of her croissant. "Yes. Rivienne is here-- Yao" what was that man's name? "Yao...dense...eye... left." That was such a strange name. But then again, she was in no position to judge.
But seriously. Yow-dense-eye? That sounded like something someone would yell after a lab incident.
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Richard Safire
Keme
Latin Professor Sparklehare
Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry
Posts: 14
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Post by Richard Safire on Jul 2, 2010 23:20:32 GMT -5
"Hmm." He nibbled. He left but his wife didn't? That could be drama or not, and from Ellie's reaction, he was leaning towards the former. How terribly sad; he liked Rivienne. "I see."
"Well, it shall be interesting working with everyone again; and you as well, Ellie." His face rose again into a smile. "If you happen to know of any students who might be interested in taking Latin, or any more esoteric language since I'm not sure what else I'll be asked to do yet, would you mind mentioning me to them?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jul 2, 2010 23:23:06 GMT -5
Such a cheerful man. Ellie was liking him already. "I look forward to being your colleague, Richard." She smiled.
"Oh, I have a few in mind. I'll be sure to speak with them."
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