(log) Potions class with the handsome new substitute? (Very Open)

[bring_me_sake]

Name(s): Rangiku, anyone
Location: Potions class room
Day: Day 26
Time: All Day
Rating: PG-13 at most?
Notes: With permission of Manda, our resident Howl-mun and usual Potions prof. Howl and Rangiku have decided to switch classes and pretend to be substitutes (as will come to pass in this log) so that it isn't so horrible obvious that each of them was

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[chaosminded]

Wandering into Potions class, Kadaj hadn't known what to find. There probably wouldn't be many students attending. Why he bothered to go through the humiliation he was still uncertain, other than he was determined to prove he was strong enough to not let something like this get in the way. His face had become softer, less defined than before, and he knew that he was several inches shorter. Other than that though, as long as he was careful, he could hide the other...changes to his anatomy.

Even if that didn't change the fact that he could still feel them.

His hips swayed. It annoyed him, hips weren't meant to sway. The weight on his chest was hard to ignore.

So, it was with a very grouchy expression that he entered the room, ignoring everything else just in case until he sat down.

A stare holding little interest drifted up to view what he assumed would be the Professor, male or not. It took him a few seconds of blinking to realize that was not Professor Howl. Yet they shared some similarities... Curious. Both had similar eyes, fair hair, so unless he was mistaken...

"I knew it! You were a girl all along, Professor Howl."

[bring_me_sake]

When Kadaj first claimed to 'know it', Rangiku's mouth fell slightly open, somewhere between surprise and shock as she tried to organise a response. However, she quickly corrected the expression with an arched eyebrow and a smile. "Kadaj, I'm not Professor Howl," she replied, amused. "I'm the substitute!"

Rangiku was too entertained by the prospect of Howl having always been a woman to notice her faux-pas, even as she grinned at her student. "How are you today? Looking forward to an exciting Potions Class~?"

She hoped so, because at least that would make one of them. Rangiku wasn't even sure she remembered where the main supply cupboard was, having made a point to try and forget everything from her years in Potions classes.

[chaosminded]

Kadaj? That was more than enough to warrant his interest. He had been watching this man, as far as he knew, carefully, but now he could only stare.

Much as he wanted to know who this really was, it would be much more fun to walk them into a corner throughout the class period. He would play along for now. "Of course. Do I feel sorry for you," he quipped back dryly, smirking in his usual manner, although this time it was for a very good reason.

They certainly were happy about something. Taking out a quill, he spun it around a few times, staring levelly at the 'substitute' for a few moments. Suddenly, he smiled brightly, and answered in his most feminine, upbeat voice that he could. "I'm always excited about learning!" It was as if he had switched personalities. This could be a good game if he played it right. Examining his nails, Kadaj looked back to them openly, and added as innocently as he could, "What may I address you as?" Since you already know my name.

[elricwizard]

Edward arrived in potions class somewhat grumpy and huffed as she flopped into her seat rather unceremoniously. He didn't care that he made a stunning member of the female sex, he just wanted the day to fly by. Quickly. Also, absently he noted that Sasuke's suggestion for chocolate left him wanting some.

Damn Sasuke.

[bring_me_sake]

Rangiku casually inspected her nails, although she allowed herself a sidelong glance at Kadaj's switch to a newer, more enthusiastic self. She was becoming familiar with the magic of hormones, but she was pretty sure that turning into a girl wouldn't make Kadaj so cheery. Still, she returned the grin and rested her chin on her hand. "You can call me Professor," Rangiku countered teasingly. She picked up her wand and lazily flicked it at the board. R-a-n... Realising the mistake, Rangiku flicked the wand again. Thankfully she caught it in time, the name spelled out becoming Randall Mattison, rather than Rangiku Matsumoto. So much for Richard, she noted to herself.

Another Fifth year came in and Rangiku flashed another friendly smile. "Hello~"

[chaosminded]

A spark of interest showed past the false exterior Kadaj had been managing to project, quickly concealed again by the bright, sickeningly bubbly facade. Why would anyone hide their name? It may have been meant as a joke, but so many changed had left him paranoid. There was something odd about their substitute, he just hadn't figured out what yet.

The last place he had thought to find out anything important--meaning, having to do with this--was on the board. Unable to stare at anything but those first three letters, Kadaj went completely still. There couldn't be any way that...it made sense, but then why would anyone lie about their identity? Refusing to believe it, his eyes scanned the rest of the name. Same initials. What a coincidence.

"All right, Professor Randall." Finally, he had managed to regain his composure, his tone unassuming and lacking any hint that he was quickly becoming doubtful. "Though, I have to say, the name doesn't really suit you."

True or not, it was interesting to note, and Kadaj could annoy them all throughout class about it. For now, he would put the thought aside, now that there rather attractive blonde who had entered the classroom to torture. Turning in his seat a little to get a better look, he chirped, "You're very pretty!" Socializing wasn't something he did all the time, but when it involved torture, Kadaj couldn't refuse.

[elricwizard]

He didn't think much about the professor's name really, only it wasn't Howl which annoyed Ed because he left the dorm only to hand in homework after all. He sighed and took a deep breath, considering it was still Potions it would be okay after all. Perhaps he could retreat and hide with Sasuke later.

Kadaj suddenly sparked on his radar and he scowled at him. "No, I'm not." Ed shivered. Pretty was such a...girl's adjective, and he was not a girl. Current predicament or not. Who called a one-armed girl pretty anyway? Kadaj was clearly out of his mind.

[bring_me_sake]

In her typically Rangiku way, the blonde let Kadaj's apparent interest slide off like water, not really taking in the fact that he was mentally picking at her story. Of course, he appeared a little caught by the name, but she didn't think she'd been too obvious. In either case, it wouldn't be the end of the world if someone figured it out - after all, she could play it off as something silly she and Howl did - but at the time it had seemed like a good idea, especially before they had realized how widespread the problem was.

Rangiku yawned, stretched, and idly let her hand stray to the tie she was wearing in place of her usual scarf. "Really? What do you think would suit me?" The blonde was going to lean back in her chair, fully ready to take a nap, but Kadaj's comment on the new arrivals beauty compelled her to have another look. Ed?

"Ed! You're good at Potions!" Rangiku grinned happily, before she realised what she'd just done. "... Professor Howl mentioned it."

Blown it before the first class even started...

[OOC: Ergh, sorry for the slow.]

[chaosminded]

Kadaj merely shrugged. "Perhaps a stronger name. ...Not that, there's anything wrong with yours, Professor." He added politely after a moment of thought. If it really was her, she didn't seem to be greatly affected by the ordeal.

Typical.

"Yes you are!" he argued with the blonde. Picking on others, or at least focusing on how others dealt with this was more fun. Another slip from the substitute caught Kadaj by surprise, but this time he smirked, casually nodding at the other student. "She is. I hope Miss Ed doesn't mind all the attention. Do you?"

[elricwizard]

"Um..." Edward was struck a little speechless for a moment, light pink colouring his cheeks. Both of them focusing on him was a little awkward, and the way Kadaj was looking at her and complimenting him...was just weird.

"Yes, I'm good at potions." He finally said, still looking at Kadaj wearily. "And stop that, I have no desire to be pretty or whatever the hell you're thinking, I'm supposed to be a boy. If you think I'm pretty as a boy well then...that's your problem."

[bring_me_sake]

"Stronger? Something even more masculine than Randall?" She grinned, amused. "Nothing really comes to mind." Although, no matter how she tried, the way Rangiku Matsumoto moved was inherently feminine. Trying to keep the sway out of her hips and stop herself from moving her hands in the way she always did took too much effort. Casually, she flipped her hair over her shoulder. "You think I should take your name, maybe, Kadaj?"

She tried to contain a chuckle at Kadaj and Ed's interaction. Annoying gender switch or no, this was priceless. Still, Ed was obviously a little uncomfortable, so she'd attempt to steer it away from the 'pretty' topic. "Want to help me out today? I'm only here for the day, so I don't know where everything is." Rangiku pouted, out of habit. "I promise not to call you pretty~"