As boring as paint drying

[Mycroft Hollins]

Mycroft had to admit, if there was one subject that was boring, especially to this age group, it was Economics. And unfortunately for them, there really wasn't much of a way to make things overly interesting. Though he wouldn't tolerate anyone sleeping in his class, really he couldn't blame them either. This was just, ridiculous. Especially considering that he hadn't met an American yet who actually fully understood how their own economy worked. It was just one of those useless topics the system required him to lecture about, so he would certainly try. 

He sat at his desk to rest his leg, greeting the students as they walked in and took their seats. Once everyone was there, he stood, and took his place behind the podium at the front of his room. It was one of those thing he'd invested in mostly because he liked leaning against it, and not for any other reason really. He kept his brolly nearby to lean on as well, but the podium just made it easier. 

"Greetings class, by this point you should all know me since we've shared half a year together but in case you've forgotten I'm Mr. Hollins. Unfortunately for this half of the year, we're going to have to discuss the exciting world of economics. I know you're all just bursting with excitement about it, I am as well. Now then, today I'm going to just break this up for you as simply as I can. I'd advise taking out a piece of paper and a pencil to write this down."

Turning to the board, he drew one large circle and several smaller circles inside it. Drawing an arrow to the large circle, he labeled it Macroeconomics, in to the smaller circles, he drew several arrows that all connected to the word Microeconomics. Once he was done, he took a step back and pointed to the larger circle with his umbrella, "Now, this is Macroeconomics. This focuses on the economy as a whole, and looks at the bigger picture. When we look at this we will be mostly looking at a lot of dull graphs that are in reality only theories of how the economy works." he pointed to the smaller circles, "And here is Microeconomics, which focuses on individual and small organizations in the economy. Such as markets where goods or services are bought and sold. This is just as dull and boring as Macroeconomics, and consists of even more dull graphs. So hold on to your hats."

Sighing, he turned back to his class, "Now before we truly begin, just out of curiosity, what do you believe the economy actually consists of? What does it include? What affects it? Why is it important? It's alright if you don't have any ideas, but I'd like you each to try and contribute something even if you don't think it's right." 

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Miranda Florin
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Thomas Oliver

[Thomas Oliver]

Though she would never accuse him of holding her back, Tommy was trying to space himself a little from his sister. She was never going to attract anyone of the opposite gender if guys were always worried about having her big (size as opposed the age) brother breathing down their necks, though if anyone tried to mess with her, he would rip them limb from limb.

He shook his head as he centred himself and began to mentally prepare himself for the task known as Economics and Government. He grinned as he entered the classroom and gave the teacher a sweeping bow. "The grace of the morning to you, Mr Mycroft." He said, his smile not slipping once throughout the theatrics before he straightened and walked to his desk.

It didn't take him long to get his desk ready and with his book open and the page dated, he was ready to go. And when the teacher started the class, Tommy remembered why he enjoyed the class so much; Mr Mycroft always made it so so dull.

He quickly picked up his pen and began to copy the diagram that the map was putting up on the board, listening as the man spoke and writing down what he thought he would need to remember. "Money." He said at the question that was asked. "For and from what we import and export."

[Miranda Florin]

Miranda stopped by her locker after her previous class, dropping off her textbooks and grabbing her government notebook before she joined the throng of students again, branching off when she reached the space that was designated for the social studies classes. Entering the room she wanted, Miranda grinned at the teacher, then picked a seat.

After she had retrieved her notebook and a pen, the blonde dropped her backpack next to the desk, then waited, watching the small remainder of the class walking in until Mr. Hollins started the class. As he commented on how dull the class would be, Miranda shrugged. They had to go through it, after all, complaining wouldn't really get them there any faster. As he began drawing, Miranda copied down the board's diagram, then added a couple of notes about the difference between micro- and macroeconomics to the labels for the circles.

Asked about what she thought of the components of economy, Miranda considered, letting Tommy going ahead before she offered, "Inflation and its effects to the costs of living." Why not? Inflation was always mentioned when one talked about the economy, although a case could be made that it was a good thing in some cases.