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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[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]

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Grissom smiles. "I guess my specialty allows me to communicate with the dead in a more effective manner than those who are still breathing, although we're never to old to change our ways. But I agree, communication is a science, and perhaps the most difficult to master. Certainly one of the most complex."

He pauses, feeling comfortable with CJ in a strange way, but still reluctant to reveal much. "How have you been adjusting to some of the more unusual phenonmenon here? Any words of wisdom for the communicatively challenged?" He smirks.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Adjusting? Honestly, I've given up. THere is so much here that is beyond my scope of understanding that I have decided the path of least resistanc eis total acceptance. Perhaps not the best course of action, but its allowing me to keep my snaity...so I go with it. If I had any words of wisdom, those would be it. Be open, accepting of change, and willing to see other possiblities.

[She sips her coffee]

Occam's Razor doesn't apply here, I don't think.

[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.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

But of course. Adam is my tenant, and I'd like to think he's my friend. [she sips her coffee and looks at him for a moment] What would a man such as yourself be reading in lieu of dinner?

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

The Complete Works of Nora Ephron, because I'm apparently not sensitive enough to like chick flicks. Probably some of MFK Fisher's work--her writing on food is a meal enough itself.

What were you planning on reading?