Someone's going back to school!

[ourfavoriteflavor]

I don't know, Mun... I've already been to school and it really wasn't that great of an experience for me. I don't even know if I could be a teacher! That's sort of Phil's forte, not mine. And, well... Meg didn't seem so supportive of the idea, either. Something tells me I should probably listen to her.

[Too bad; pack up your things, Herc. You're off to a new adventure! And the app's already been started, so tough luck.]

Alright, alright. You've made your point. "A hero goes where he's needed!"


...I do still get to do the heroic stuff, right?

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[olympic_lion]

That is an excellent question. What is Hercules without the will and the deeds of a hero?

Still, at least you've the opportunity to enlighten and protect the young. Just what shall you be teaching there, anyway?

Wooo!

[ourfavoriteflavor]

Just another Grecian, I guess. [He gives a short, good humored chuckle, though the sound is a bit half-hearted. After all... he really isn't anything important without his heroics.]

I was thinking about weightlifting or maybe a track class... o-or hey, even both! I really don't know for sure yet. I mean, I'd teach a junior heroes sort of thing, but I really don't think I could put those kids through what Phil had me do.

Now to get the early bitching out of each other taken care of so they can go drinking!

[olympic_lion]

[Herc is SO unimpressed with you right now.]

He is someone who needs to man up and help the world around him anyway. Strength, deeds, one's good name- they are all trappings. It's one's will to persevere and make things better that marks a true hero.

And while you'd do well not to underestimate the will of some students, mayhap full hero-training would be too much... but surely you can offer more than that! Lifting weights is no good for young bones, but what of hurling the discus? Arranging long-jumps? They need not be heroes to benefit from a light treatment of the Olympics.

...Wait, who is 'Phil'?

PFFFFT

[ourfavoriteflavor]

A-actually, I believe it's the strength of his heart that makes someone a true hero. [Hey, Daddy said it himself, and Zeus is never wrong. Amrite?]


I'm pretty sure those things go hand in hand with the Academy's definition of Track and Field; you can rest assured that they'll be covered. [Herc's all over that; it's more... keeping a small but diverse student body in check that poses the real problem.]

Oh, Phil? That would be Philoctetes, the great trainer of heroes! He's the one who helped me to become the hero I am today! He's really a great guy; a little gruff, but great.

Oh, like there was ever a chance beer wouldn't be involved in this situation

[olympic_lion]

A mighty heart is a grand thing, it allows a man to care enough to want to make things better for his fellows. But since when is mere wanting enough to make a change? A soul can sit and suffer in silence for all mankind, but it means nothing if nothing is made to change. [Because srsly, he could tell you STORIES about Daddy Zeus. Stories involving bulls and swans hummingbirds and golden showers and the list just goes on and on, bud.

Still, Herc's a bit more mollified at the variety of events being offered- even if he's still more concerned about excessively early weight-lifting.] You could well give them a worthy experience, then. So long as you may keep their interest.

Philoctetes? The archer? He was a fine and worthy friend, aye, but scarce more than a stripling when I knew him. [And he was the only guy willing to set Herc on fire like a bro, thus being permitted to get Herc's bow. SATYR VOICED BY DANNY DEVITO HIS LEGEND IS RUINED 4EVA-

Wait, wait, alternate universe obviously, just keep your cool.]

[tie_myown_sandals]

I'm sure you'll find plenty of heroic things to do; you always seem to, anyway. But hopefully you won't come across any unwelcome and uninvited interruptions from real monsters while in the middle of a class.

If nothing else, just be a good teacher and make Phil proud with your teaching.

[ourfavoriteflavor]

I don't think we'll have that problem, and if we do, you know I'll be there to stop the monsters before anyone gets hurt. [That's one thing he excels at.

Teaching? Not so much.] Heh... I'll try. I mean, how hard can it be?

[tie_myown_sandals]

That I have no doubt whatsoever about. You managed to save me a few times, after all.

Just give them something to learn and make sure they do it right. [That's certainly one way of describing the teaching profession.] Just don't overwork them.

[ourfavoriteflavor]

I guess that's true.

Oh, I won't. I know I won't exactly be dealing with kids who were like me when I was young... well, with the whole strength thing, and all.

[god_not_goth]

I would have to agree with my nephew. Play to your students' strengths and slowly train their weaknesses.

Also take some lessons from Phil, keep things diverse or you won't train their bodies properly.