video; college au virus

[treschic]

[When the video cuts on Biffy can be seen sitting at his desk, his small oak table immaculate, and his bedroom space with its autumn theme of oranges, browns, deep reds, olive green, and golds are well in order...or rather it would be if it wasn't for the ribbons of of toilet paper flung about willy-nilly.]

A gentleman cannot have a few days of recreation time to himself without coming back to find his side of the dorm room TPed...what sort of roommate does that? Toilet paper does not even go with the motif.

What conclusions can we draw from getting even in this particular case? Is revenge a moral imperative or morally wrong?

[For a second he looks almost serious about this but then he shakes his head.]

It's tempting, but I have some work to catch up on. Would anyone happen to know if there are any labs open?

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Permavid;

[healinguilt]

A number of them are open for extra hours for students, but some of them you must have special permission to access. What kind of labs are you looking for?

[treschic]

Physical chemistry...or I imagine any sort of chemistry lab would work.

[healinguilt]

The Benesch Lab should be available for that, so long as you have a supervisor if you're an undergrad.

[treschic]

Guess I'll have to recruit a supervisor.

[healinguilt]

Guess so.

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[cravats]

In a case like this, revenge might be foregone in the interest of keeping a peaceful room.

On the other hand, allowing your roommate to think you're plotting something might not go amiss.

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[treschic]

I suppose there is something to be said for not rattling the cages...and revenge is such dirty work.

Oh, well, you do have a slightly devious side, don't you doc? And while we're on the subject do you have any spare lab safety gloves lying around?

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[cravats]

I am sure that you know how very badly a cycle of revenge can go wrong. It's best to avoid such entanglements.

A devious side? I can't imagine what would make you say so- but yes, I do have some. What kind do you need?

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[treschic]

Who doesn't, sir! [Though do young people normally think in terms of consequences?] It's always nice to have a dream though.

I wonder...Ah! Yes, Butyl rubber gloves should work just fine and I'm sure I have my lab coat and other equipment with me.

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[cravats]

Well, anyone who hasn't paid attention during their English requirements may not. [Sometimes his students are... a little too silly. But Biffy isn't. He can stay.] But you're right, dreams are important.

Of course. You can come pick them up from my office, I'm still there.

[refinedvillian]

You could always return the favor.

[treschic]

TP his side of the room? I suppose I could, but I was looking for a more delicate solution.

[refinedvillian]

It's not very smart if you have to use the same trick as him.

[treschic]

I would never. Toilet paper doesn't go with the decor and...as I said...I'd rather the solution be more delicate.

[refinedvillian]

Then why not teach him the importance of toilet paper?

[atadflamboyant]

Oh, muffin!

[This upperclassman is totally horrified that anyone would do that to your dorm, darlingest Biffy. Come here and let him hold you!]

[treschic]

I think I've recovered from the initial shock.

[Don't worry, Biffy is busy planning his revenge, it's going to be pretty good.]

[atadflamboyant]

My poor dear. Are you sure? Sometimes the shock can take you that way, and make you think you're steady when you aren't. Do you feel cold at all? Perhaps you need to swoon? [Into his arms.]

[Also, he'd expect nothing less. Go get'm, babe.]

[treschic]

I wish there was time for swooning, but unfortunately I have a couple of projects needing seen to. I'll have to be strong for a little while.

[Just long enough to cover his roommate's quarters with dry ice.]

Obviously these two are pledged to rival fraternities.

[atadflamboyant]

Good luck, my darling.

[p_a_r_a_d_o_x]

Who's your roommate?

[treschic]

An irritating chap, tall, blonde...and full of himself.

[p_a_r_a_d_o_x]

...

Akeldama?

[treschic]

Absolutely not, Akeldama isn't tall per-se, and he's far from annoying...all sweet smiles and charm.

[atadflamboyant]

I beg your pardon!