First Floor Lobby [Tuesday Evening]

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Fraser's reading a book he'd checked out from the library. He thinks it might be overdue and, thus, he's prepared to pay his fines. He makes a point to remember to visit the library tomorrow morning.

For now, he's quietly reading. Yes, he's wearing the hat and yes, Dief is sitting at his feet.

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Xander's heading back from History of Art when he spots the Mountie Diefenbaker in the lobby. "Oh. Hi. I've, um, got a present for you - be right back," he says in a manner that's not remotely clear which of them he's talking to, then disappears up the stairs.

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"Very..." That's as far as he gets before Xander scurries away. Fraser looks down at Dief and frowns. "That was unusual."

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A few minutes later, Xander reappears, carrying a rather fancy shopping bag from a high-end British department store.

Yeah, not really. It's a plastic Tesco's bag.

Though he's grinning when he hits the lobby doorway, he turns a little self-conscious by the time he's anywhere near Fraser again. "Er. Hi."

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"Good evening, Xander." Yes, Fraser remembers to use his first name. "Is your day going well?"

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Xander smiles dorkily dorkily. "I have no idea, because my class hasn't been posted yet. "Sure - I haven't been turned into a stickbug or anything, so I can't complain."

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"Stickbug?" Fraser looks confused. "I have no idea why I'm surprised or why I'm even asking but...there have been instances of students being turned into stickbugs?"

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"Just student. Singular. As far as I know. He's got a war on with the Journalism teacher, who happens to be a witch." Xander shrugs. "John's kind of clinically insane, but, you know. In the good way."

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"A student/teacher war?" Fraser frowns slightly. "And one student is insane? That doesn't sound too safe for either person."

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"Eh. She's always turn him back into a real boy so far. And he hasn't done anything crazier than dress up in weird costumes and pretend to be British." Xander snaps his fingers. "Oh yeah, speaking of which, presents." He holds up the bag.

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Fraser smiles. "You bought presents for me? That's very kind of you, Xander."

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Xander... does not smile. In fact he looks undecided between sadness and awkwardness. This is in no way because there had been a present for Constable Fraser, but halfway between Marble Arch and Tandoori Hut Nights, the phrase 'What the hell are you doing?' had finally beaten its way into Xander's consciousness, and suddenly there was a present for John, instead.

"Um. Kind of sort of? In the way where it's presents for Diefenbaker?"

Xander opens the bag and pulls out several packets of Walker's Crisps in flavours like Smoky Bacon, Chicken and Thyme, and Worcester Sauce, as well as a packet of chocolate biscuits.

"I...couldn't decide what he'd like best, so I kind of bought it all?" he adds lamely.

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*cheats*

If anything, Fraser's smile grows wider. "Xander, that's incredibly thoughtful of you." Fraser opens the package of chocolate biscuits and gives one to Diefenbaker. "Thank you for thinking of him when you should've been having a good time. You did have a good time, right?"

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Xander is completely spazzimicated by the totally cheaty icon the smile, well, breathing, frankly. But at least he's smiling again himself, if spazzily, since Fraser doesn't seem disappointed.

"Yeah. I mean, free trip to England. Hard not to have a good time. Even if I did get writtenated on during the ride back."

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The Tick wandered into the lobby and spotted exactly the person he was hoping to see. "Constable Fraser, hello! You're exactly the person I was hoping to see!"

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Fraser puts his book down and stands to greet Professor Tick. "Good evening, Professor," he says. "Is everything all right?"

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"Oh, yes, just keen!" Tick said. "I was just hoping you'd be available this Thursday to do that guest lecture we talked about. I know it's fairly short notice, but things were kind of wacky going into the break, and this would be the best time for it."

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"Thursday?" Fraser looks down at Dief as if consulting with him. "I believe that will be favorable, Professor. I would be happy to lecture in your class."

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"Thank you, Constable!" Tick said. "It's first period on Thursday. I'll be sure to give you an advantage and bring coffee for the students so they're sure to be completely awake and prepared to give you their full attention."

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"Very well, Professor." Fraser nods. "Since your class is criminal justice, should I wear my uniform?"

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"It might be good for demonstrative purposes, but you should wear whatever you'd feel comfortable lecturing in," Tick said. "That's why I wear a tie in class. It makes me feel all teacherly."

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"Thank you," Fraser says. "I'll make sure to bring my hat to the class as so many people seem fascinated by it. If I wear the red and bring coffee, it migth be impossible for the students to fall asleep in class. If they do, I'm sure Diefenbaker would be happy to wake them." Fraser can make jokes on occaison.

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"Lockheed likes to mock the sleeping students, so it would probably be best to let any sleepers rest for a couple minutes," Tick suggested.

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"Lockheed?" Fraser asks.

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"My roommate. He's a small, purple dragon. He likes to attend class," Tick explained.

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Fraser laughs. "Just when I thought I'd heard everything unusual I could in Fandom. I'll be very pleased to let Lockheed taunt the sleeping students. I'm sure he's very skilled at it."