Zoe's Office - August 26

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe didn't spend many weekend days in her office, but with the threat of knowledge that new students would be arriving within days, it seemed like a good idea to be extraordinarily prepared.

The door is open for anyone who needs her.

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[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam poked her head in. It occurred to her that she hadn't met the new principal yet.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe glanced up and smiled when she saw Cameron, giving the other girl a smile as well. "Hi there," she said. "To what do I owe this visit?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Yo, ma'am," Cameron beamed as he stepped inside the office. "We had a request involving Danger Room, ma'am."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"All right," she replied, waving them both in. "What kind of request?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam took a seat, amused at Cameron's deference to Zoe. "Actually, I have two requests, as long as I'm here, but first, we wanted your permission to use the Danger Shop when there are no classes going on so we can use the tools and space to work on Cameron's swoop bike and my motorcycle."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe thought about that for a few moments before nodding. "That sounds like something that could be arranged. Do you know how to use the Danger Shop's controls?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I was Mac...er, Professor MacGyver's TA for both semesters of Shop Class last year," Sam shrugged, "so I guess I have as much an idea as anyone."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"That's more experience than most students have," Zoe pointed out with a smile. "All right. Just remember that you're responsible for what happens while you're in there, and don't let anyone fool around with the shop aside from the two of you."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"We won't, ma'am!" Cameron promised quickly, beaming even broader at the prospect of getting his swoopbike fixed. "And Sam's a pro so she'll be able to keep me from blowing up stuff. Not that I'm planning on blowing anything up. Just... she'll be in charge so I won't run the risk of accidently..." Yeah, he was not helping his case here. "Thank you, ma'am."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe had to bite at the inside of her cheek, but she managed to keep from laughing. "You're welcome. And I really would prefer if you don't go and blow yourself up. That goes for both of you." She smirked and glanced back to Sam. "Did you say you had a second request as well?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam may have looked a little sheepish. "Actually, I wanted permission for another student--Tyler Durden--and I to work on making explosives in the Danger Shop. He's got a compound he's working on that I thought I could help with, and it seemed safer to test it there than anywhere else."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"You want to make explosives?" Zoe repeated. It certainly wasn't the strangest request she'd ever received, but still. "Do you have a purpose in mind, or is this all experimentation?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam nodded. "Yes, ma'am. And the initial purpose is experimentation, but it couldn't hurt to have a working recipe in case of attack."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"These explosives are only going to be used for good, right?" Zoe asked. "I'm not allowing you both to practice in becoming future terrorists?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Of course it's just for good!" Sam was a little aghast at the idea. 'Although, if you want to be extra sure, you can obviously always ask Tyler and get his assurances, as well, if you're uncomfortable."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"No, I think that'll be all right. I've spoken to Tyler before, and I believe I made myself clear about my stance about not hurting himself or other students. Plus, I'm fairly certain you can't destroy the rest of the school from the Danger Shop," she added with a smirk.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron didn't say anything, but he did however frown a lot.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam didn't notice the frown, but she did smile as she rose. "Thank you very much. Um, is there anything I need to know about the safety protocols? I wasn't sure if protections had been added since Mac...er, Professor MacGyver, left."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe shook her head. "No, everything should still be the same as it was when he was here. We haven't had any problems with the system, so there's been no reason to change anything."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Good. I would hate to be attacked by evil robots twice in one year." She headed towards the door. "Thank you again, ma'am."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron got up from his chair too. "Thank you, ma'am," he repeated after Sam. "I'll save you a ride when we manage to fix our bikes," he promised.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Oh?" Zoe laughed. "I might just have to take you up on that, thank you."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"You won't regret it, ma'am," Cameron beamed and actually saluted her before following Sam.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I think you've got a little something on your nose," Sam said under her breath.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"What?" Cameron flailed not so quietly and rubbed his nose.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam laughed. "Huh. It's gone now. Sorry, my mistake."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron blinked and stared at Sam. "Did I just get punked?" Then he realised that they were still inside the office and started blushing.

"Uh... Sorry, ma'am."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe had her hand over her mouth, and wasn't doing nearly as well at keeping herself from laughing as she had before. "It's quite all right, really."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Right," Sam said, almost as amused as Zoe. She grabbed Cameron by the arm as she waved goodbye. "You wanted your present, right?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I like presents!" Cameron declared, waving at Zoe as he was dragged out.