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[gloriousandfree]

[The video opens on a woman sitting against a wall, a little too ramrod straight to be comfortable and her smile betrays her nerves. She was never very good at this, having made a few mistakes on filtering and the wrong thing to say as a teenager. These things stick with her a little too intently]

Since this seems to be the thing to do, I suppose I'll introduce myself. I'm Madeline Williams, I went to this school for...[She counts] nearly four years, and I'll be teaching well--what I'm calling Modern World History. I know a lot of students never get into the last hundred years or so in history classes but I think that's some of the more fascinating events. We probably won't make it to the 80s or 90s to be honest and it will include more than just Europe and North America. A lot of things happened outside those parts of the world.

[She claps her hands] And I know it's a little unorthodox, but I'm going to try offering ice skating lessons at some point down the line. Perhaps not right away but there is a rink nearby. Or there was.

[Now she looks a little concerned] It has been five years. We-Well I'll just have to check and see if they're still around. I hope to see you all in class, thank you for your time.

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[voice]

[legendarybub]

And before you ask, because I know you're gonna, I ain't available for any first-hand experience lectures. [Said in such a tone that he'd probably give in if she begged him enough. Always had a soft spot for her... in spite of her disagreeable taste in hockey teams.]

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[wholovesyou]

You've definitely got my interest, sugar.

The ice skating, not the history lessons. [She doesn't really care much for those.]

jacking this thread because you can't stop me

[legendarybub]

Ice skating? You? You gotta be kiddn' me.

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[littlerabbit]

You mean we're actually going to get past the industrial revolution? Wow, this really is an impressive school.

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

Aw, but your expertise would prove invaluable. Think of all the stories you could tell. Truly, it would be a loss to my student not to ask you.

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[gloriousandfree]

Can't win them all it seems. I'll have to check on the rink but I'd be happy to teach you. Sometimes the lake freezes over, if all else fails.

[She pauses] Unless you happen to have ice making powers hidden up your sleeves?

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[gloriousandfree]

Even if that was meant as sarcasm, It's a terrible truth. We learn a lot about Egypt and Greece and Pre-WWI America in school, but rarely do we get farther than that. It's a shame really. Well--in American schools. We learned Canadian history in Canada of course, but I spent several years here so I'm aware of all the many failings of the school system.

Re: [voice]

[legendarybub]

Need to try harder 'n that, lil bub.

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

I did just come back from Canada and I might have some beer in my possession. Perhaps.

oh okay

[wholovesyou]

And why not? I didn't have much for that before. Could be fun.

[Are you insinuating that she can't balance herself because of her rack.

It sounds like you are.]

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[wholovesyou]

Sorry, sugar, fresh out of that. But I might be able to contribute through... other methods.

Re: [voice]

[legendarybub]

... What kind?

[legendarybub]

[He totally is.] You're easy on the eyes, Mox, but you don't exactly strike me as the type to be graceful on the ice.

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[gloriousandfree]

...Is that a dangerous mad scientist sort of method because if there's a possibility I'll end up frozen, I don't think Amelia will let me do it.

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

As if I would be so silly as to buy one kind. Tell me your favorite and I'll see if it's in the collection.

[wholovesyou]

Excuse me? I'll have you know that I am the very definition of grace. Just ask... ask...

[She's got nothing.]

The point is, I can take to ice skating like Kurt to walls.

[legendarybub]

This I gotta see.

Re: [voice]

[legendarybub]

Ah come on just tell me already...

... Y' got any Péché Mortel?

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

Mn, I drank some of it last night. Moving is hard business. [She counts on her fingers] I can give you four Péché Mortel and two Maudite? Like your own personal variety pack. Or candy. Smarties, Crunchies, some maple leaf shaped candy, Maynards.

Re: [voice]

[legendarybub]

Skip the candy, gimme the beer.

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

You're so picky. Most people would at least leave me one Mortel for some Crunchies.

I'd leave it outside my door but beer is something that will and has walked away. Just come knock, it's not like I'm off campus.

[the_prodigal_son]

Would it be weird if I asked you to tutor me? I just want to figure out what happened after 1960 and if the class is big and loud....

[He shudders.]

I was in stasis since then. I want to get... Uh... Back on track. You seem smart. So....?

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[legendarybub]

Pretty sure you're right down the hall. Welcome to the faculty-only space and all that shit.

[gloriousandfree]

Oh--wow that's a long time. It must have been elsewhere I suppose, not one of ours.

I don't think I can cover everything and if you want technology lessons, I'm not the one to ask, but history I can do. Basics at least.

[Where do you even start with that] Can I ask which country you were from so I can get a basic idea of where to start? A familiar vantage point to start from if you will.

[voice]

[gloriousandfree]

So lovely this space. Five years and how I've moved up in the world.

Stop by whenever.