Wednesday Afternoon at the Perk

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

It's clear and cold...crisp. She walks bck into town from the school. Everyone's half dead there, and it's boring. Window shopping along the way, she ducks intot he Perk and orders a Mexican hot chocolate with extra whipped cream. Sitting at a table, she pulls out a stack of essays and a red pen, and begins to read.]

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[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

Wanting to get some work done on the Clinic in Town, Wilson had kept the 'Emergency On Call' light switched on at the school's clinic, had bundled himself up and headed down into town to work. He was done now and his pager had remained blessedly silent, however he was a man in desperate need of coffee and so was ducking into the Perk in the pursuit of the wild coffee bean.

Stomping a bit of left over snow and ice off his shoes, he inhaled a deep breath and grinned.

"Aaahhhhh...coffee."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She looks up from the essays, all of which basically say the same thing. She smiles brightly.] James! Join me?

[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

Looking over at the sound of his name, Wilson brightened immediately.

"CJ! Of course, it would be my pleasure. Let me grab something with enough espresso shots to launch myself into orbit."

With a cheerful wink, he headed up to the counter, paying for and coming away with a gingerbread latte with about six shots of espression swirling around in the overheated milk.

Shrugging out of his overcoat, he sat down across from her, very discreetly being careful not to push into her personal space.

"Grading?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Yes. What there is of it. I think all my students are very sick, doctor. [She leans forward, a mischevious glint in her eyes] They can't seem to come to class...and when they do they have trouble concentrating and participating. And from what I understand, this is sweeping the school. Sad, really.

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

On the way home, Han ducks into the Perk. Overhearing, she adds, "I don't know what the problem could be. Snow-itis? Finals Burnout? Holiday-anticipation?"

[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

Wilson had been about to reel off a similiar diagnosis as evidenced by the twinkle in his dark eye when he turned and blinked at the curvacious brunette who had joined them.

"Those diagnosis do seem to fit the symptoms Professor Craig. Either that or an extreme case of Crushitus on Professoritus."

Sipping his coffee it might be a little frightening to thing of this man taking in more caffiene.

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, got a little bit of one of those too." The chocolate is ready and she gets it.

"How bad are your classes CJ?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I think they're just done. The students are really sensitve, and I know they are sick of the serious stuff...but this is when we expect them to pull it all together. To see the bigger picture. And, mine at least, would rather not be there I think. and i'd really hate to have to fail them because they screw up the last two weeks, you know?

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, my boyfriend's failing one class. Me, I'm doing okay all the way through. Bs and some As."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I'm serious, Bagoas should sign up for...[phone rings and she checks the i.d.] Excuse me for a second.

[She walks away from the table to answer the call.]

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

Han looks at Wilson, amazed. "You know, she's the first who hasn't done a big double-take and knew who I was right off. How's the clinic, Doc?"

[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

Sitting still was not a natural pose for Wilson at times and as he was also getting the distinct impression that this young lady was a student who perhaps wanted some time to speak with a professor about academic matters, he moved to excuse himself.

"If you'll excuse me, Miss. I should probably be off seeing a duck about a pond."

Winking, he shrugged into his overcoat, caught up his coffee and moved towards the door.

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

"See you later. And tell Dr. House I'm still stuck in XX."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[CJ turns and holds up a finger, hoping Han will wait...she's been dying to talk to him...her...this town is so strange... She's positively glowing talking to whoever it is on the other end.]

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

Han's still sipping on the cocoa and waiting. CJ looks very happy. Han wished he could feel like that.

*phone call*

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

[[CJ's cell phone rings]]

Re: *phone call*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Hello?

Re: *phone call*

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

So I'm sitting in the library, watching my assistants delve into the depths of Special Collections to teach Rory the ropes, and I thought I would share my terror... I mean, joy, with you. How are you today?

Re: *phone call*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She smiles, turning her back to James and Han] I'm good. I'm really happy you called.

Re: *phone call*

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

See, he can be taught! Even old dog that I am. So, did I tell you the insane thing I did today?

Re: *phone call*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Other than let the girls into special collections? No. [She sits down at the next table.] What did you do?

Re: *phone call*

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

I applied to be the history teacher next semester. Possibly in addition to being the librarian. I couldn't help myself. I don't get enough chance to pontificate in the library.

Re: *phone call*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

You're going to teach history? That's fantastic! Now we can all slog through papers together. [she turns quickly and holds up a finger, hoping Han will wait.]

Re: *phone call*

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

Oh, Gods. I'm going to have to read homework if I do this?

Re: *phone call*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

That's part and parcel of the job, Adam. I suppose you could get yourself an assistant and pawn the work off...[She laughs softly]...I have one, but she has the easiest gig in the world, really.