Free Period for Teachers -- Monday, October 24th

[principalconnor.livejournal.com]

Sarah sprawls across the couch, a thick notebook in her lap. She keeps looking down at it and staring hard as if she's trying to bore holes through the paper through force of will, then letting her head fall against the back of the couch and making a strange growling sound.

There's an Italian buffet for anyone who wants something to eat.

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[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Grissom grabs a few slices of Italian bread, and barely chokes one down as he does prep work for tonight's classes.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She grabs her food and sits by Bristow, but smiles and nods at Dr. Grissom. I wish I knew him better. Ten said he's brilliant.]

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Grissom returns her smile, impressed with her obvious political saavy that he has seen her display in the lounge during the past few weeks.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She smiles more brightly at his acknowledgement. With a diplomatic segue, she turns her attention to him]

Dr. Grissom. How are your classes?

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"Ms. Cregg, a pleasure to properly meet you. My classes have been going very well; I have been pleasantly surprised by my students' level of dedication. How have your classes been?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Unsettling and thought provoking, as they should be.

We never have actually met, have we. It seems like I know you, the DOctor speaks highly of you. [she wipes her hand on a napkin and offers it, a mock seriousness to her tone]

CJ Cregg, sir. Pleasure to meet you. [She smiles sweetly]

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"Well, I am honored The Doctor speaks highly of me. He is a man of great intellect." He shaked her hand warmly. "May I ask, how did you come to work at Fandom High?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I used to be the Press Secretary fo the United states of America, but it just got to be...well, not what made me happy. I got this offer, and my dad used to teach, and I always liked school...and I've been known to talk from time to time, so I thought maybe teaching Comm skills would be interesting.

What about yourself?

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"I worked as a crime scene investigator in Las Vegas, but I've taught before, although not in a high school setting. I needed a change of pace."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Really? That's fascinating. Vegas has grown in the past decade, I imagine you had plenty of work there.




((ooc: yesplease. Someone from the same universe would be a real comfort.))

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"Oh yes, Vegas kept my lab quite busy, although I imagine working for President Bartlet must have been one of the only jobs in the country that was more time-consuming."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

The Office of the President and everyone involved deals with all sorts of challenges every day. It's high pressure, but the rewards for a job well done are worth it.

[The Doctor and Cj have a small conversation, and then she returns her attention to Dr. Grissom]

So your lab...what exactly did you do? I'm not really an expert on the science behind crime.



((Good to know, glad you double checked with her!))

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"We collect evidence and prepare it for trial if wrongdoing is found. Analysis of the scene, lab work, interviews of witnesses and suspects. The best way I can describe it is putting together a puzzle. Evidence is nothing without proper context. The technology is fairly complicated, but covers almost any area you can imagine. It is helpful to be versed in many subjects. As a supervisor, I also had advisory duties, but alas I've never possessed the correct political skills required," he laughs softly, considering his company. "If I had taken your classes in high school, perhaps I would have not ended up in Fandom.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Dr. Grissom, all communication is is a puzzle. We receive a message, deconstruct it, apply it to a situation given our understanding of register and context, and then react. Communication is quite a science all its own. And if you had taken my class in high school, I'd never have the pleasure of working with you now. [She smiles and takes a bite]

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor squeezes CJ's shoulder briefly as he comes in (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandom_lounge/10668.html?thread=133292#t133292), and smiles at Grissom before he sits down to go over some papers.]

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Grissom returns his smile with a respectful nod.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She flashes him a dazzling smile] Good day, Doctor.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[He nods at her, smiling brightly back.] Ms Cregg.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Does the day find you well, sir? [she has a mischievious twinkle in her eye]

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Aye, I suppose you could say that. [His eyes are soft with a smile.]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Good to hear. Any plans outside of school today? [she smiles at Grissom to let him know she hasn't forgotten him]

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Adam Piersen and I were off to the new museum later. Then, I might ask a certain woman of my acquaintance to dinner. How about yourself?

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Adam? [she blushes slightly] That reminds me, I have something for him. My plans tonight consist of going for a drive, and then maybe catching up on some reading. Nothing too exciting. I hope you have a nice time with your...acquaintance. Where will you be dining?

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[He notices and smirks for half a second.] Aye, the librarian. I trust you know him?

Just at home...unless she has other plans, of course. If that were so, I plan on doing some reading myself.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Geoff waves at CJ as he enters, gives her a cocky grin, and wanders off (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandom_lounge/10668.html?thread=146092#t146092) across the lounge.