video; un: eunoia

[sanguinescry]

( When the video comes up, a redhead with carefully applied makeup and purposefully-tousled waves comes on the screen, looking a little more like she's about to take a selfie than shoot a video. She's looking at the camera, but she isn't necessarily smiling, so much as just...looking thoughtful. )

Okay, so maybe reaching out to a mass audience is the best way to do this, so here goes. I'm Lydia and I'm feeling incredibly indecisive about a focus of study. I should probably keep my mind sharp between now and the time I end up back home/MIT, so I'm going to go to the university. That said, I don't really see any point in pursuing biochemical engineering here because none of it will probably transfer back home. So, fellow science-minded people of Cadelle, name your favorite science; help me pick a major.

Oh, and also...I'm volunteering on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. the Women's Building teaching self-defense classes.

( Because she's pretty sure it's the kind of thing Allison would do and if Chris isn't here, maybe it's up to Lydia to keep some piece of her still alive. This is the only way Lydia knows how. She's kind of garbage with a bow and arrow and she probably always will be. )

So ladies, if you've always wanted to learn how to kick somebody's ass if you're cornered in a bad way, or even if you just want to learn something while staying in shape, stop by. Don't make me be the girl who has an empty class her first day; that would be really embarrassing for me. I'll see you there!

( She grins a little and winks at that before wiggling her fingers in a little wave at the camera. Then, the picture cuts out and the video ends. )

Comments

[fadingspark]

So my favorite science is Weird Science.

[yes, he's trolling you. Lovingly]

[sanguinescry]

Super helpful, Stiles.

( You're lucky she's got a soft spot for that cute little face of yours. )

[fadingspark]

I've always got your back.

[winks and smirks]

[sanguinescry]

Yeah, I know you do.

( She smiles back. That's why she loves him so much. )

video. un: missmystic

[gasping]

( no, caroline's not the science-minded former mean girl galpal of lydia's dreams, but she can offer a little help in the Ladies Who Kick Ass department. or, at the very least, a shopping buddy. )

Kicking ass and taking names, huh?

[sanguinescry]

( Lydia shrugs a little and smiles. )

Something like that, yeah. It's a new skill and I figured it's worth sharing. It's very empowering.

[gasping]

Yeah, it is.

( she remembers just how good it felt to kick ass for the first time. a very specific, very annoying douchebag guy's ass, no less. )

What are you teaching? My mom used to volunteer to teach Judo to the police academy in the summer.

[sanguinescry]

Self-defense basics. I don't know which martial art it is, but I learned it from a deputy?

( Lessons with Jordan had been exhausting, but so, so worth it. ...for more reasons than just the fact that she learned how to take care of herself, but that's neither here nor there. )

[speedforcer]

[you are speaking his language here, lydia. hello.]

So, I can't exactly say "here you should look in to this". But while you're here, you can at least check out a few different fields and see what appeals the most to you. I mean, if you're ever interested in checking out the labs at the CPD, I'd be happy to show you around. I'm the CSI there, but it's also something I did back home too, so it's not exactly new. I majored in organic chemistry too, so if you want someone to talk to, it's not all that far removed from biochem. I mean, if that's something you're interested in. I know you said you wanted to try something else, but-- [okay barry. breathe.]

Yeah. Okay. Shutting up now. Sorry.

[just ignore the fact that he seems far too happy to actually be all that apologetic about it. SCIENCE BUDDY!]

[sanguinescry]

( Well, hello cute science guy... )

And you are...?

( She's just fishing for a name to put with the face. Lydia laughs a little at the apology when he stops himself. )

I would actually really be interested in checking that out — do you mean like shadowing? Because that sounds like a pretty good way to figure out whether I'm actually into it before diving into the major and finding out that way.

[speedforcer]

Oh, sorry. Yeah. My name's Barry. Uh, Allen. Barry Allen.

[and he is the smoothest man alive. clearly.]

I'd need to get the Captain to sign off on letting you shadow on any actual crime scenes first. But I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have a problem with it. It's not like I get sent all that many cases here anyway.

[sanguinescry]

No worries. Nice to kind of meet you, Barry.

( Very nice to meet him. She can let it slide for a science guy with a face like that. )

Well, consider me interested. You could shoot me a text or message me on the okCuddle or something when you hear back?

text; un: clairebear

[evogirl]

I might check that class out.

[sanguinescry]

Cool, I look forward to seeing you there, then!

[evogirl]

I might not be very good, though.

[sanguinescry]

Well, that's okay. You don't have to be good to join the class, that's why you join. To learn to be good, eventually.

[doctoral]

That's like asking someone to pick their favorite child. I can't do that.

[ Spencer has that miffed-complaint tone that shows he really does think of her as a friend at this point. ]

[sanguinescry]

Oh come on, it is not! It's like...picking the child you think would be my favorite child.

( Okay, that still doesn't really work; he totally has a point, but she can't help asking anyway. It's hard to pick a single science and, if left to her own devices, Lydia's liable to take on a triple major and then she'll waste her entire time in Cadelle with her nose in text books instead of getting to know people and having fun. )

Really, nothing? Nothing for me at all, Spence?

[doctoral]

Your favorite child... Okay. [ He can begrudgingly concede that.

Reid is definitely the person to talk to if you want to escape a life of perpetual academia. He is definitely the enabler in this case. ]

I do have a particular fondness for statistics. I incorporated it into my mathematics dissertation-- that was my first doctorate, [ he explains. ] But I don't know if you'd like it. Most people think it's too dry.

@malia

[wildkingdom]

I'll come to your class.

[Of which Malia does not need, but friends supporting friends and also there's no math involved. It sounds like a win win.]

[sanguinescry]

Thanks, Malia.

( She knows that Malia, of all people, doesn't need it, but at least she appreciates the support her friend is offering. )

I'll see you there!

[wildkingdom]

If you want you can use me as a training dummy or something.

[She can take a few hits and not worry about feeling any pain from it long term.]

[sidecars]

[ Oh shit. She's smart, she's commanding, and she's a redhead. Ohhh, Buck is so doomed. ]

Wow, I sure don't know where to start with you. [ He's soaking this girl in while he considers her question. ] Uhh, guess if I had to choose—Physics, I'd say. It's practical.

[ Or it is in his occupation, at least. ]

Also, if you ever need an extra fighting dummy for your class, give me a ring, doll! I won't charge much.

[sanguinescry]

( Lydia's eyebrows lift and the smirk on her face is just this side of smug. )

No? I say go with your gut, big guy.

( Physics earns a thoughtful facial shrug and a nod. )

...I do like Physics...and it's been a while since I studied it. Thanks, I'll call that an official contender, too. And you are...?

( She can't help smirking a little at the offer. He called her doll which is somehow adorable because it sounds so old-timey. That's a new one. )

I'll keep that in mind. They're a non-profit, so I certainly hope not!

[sidecars]

James Barnes, miss. It's truly a pleasure.

[ See that grin? See those dimples? Hehn. Be charmed. ]

Oh, now that's commendable. Alright, I think I can change my prices. If you need me, how 'bout lunch some time?

[ A date with a swingin' chick and a beating all in one day is Buck's #1 Fantasy. ]