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[personal profile] picarat2014-06-07 12:28 am

A random AU

[Herschel Layton prefers the quiet life. The call of hunting had never struck a chord with him. No, he always felt more comfortable behind a desk.

That was what probably led him to become an archeology professor at Beacon.

Archeology isn't exactly an exciting topic for young minds, but the professor doesn't seem to mind. In fact, he's just as willing to sit down with a student for a cup of tea instead of giving a lecture. With a bit of prompting, he's even willing to share a few details of an adventure or two with his class.

He can often be found in his classroom, grading papers, helping a student, examining some old fossils, or even just relaxing with a cup of tea.

Or solving a puzzle. He also talks about those a lot. Hey, every Beacon teacher seems to have a quirk.
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First post with an AU

[Harry "Blackstone" Dresden has been operating as a Hunstman for several years now after completing his training at Beacon with... minor hiccups. He also does some private detective work on the side.

He specializes in Dust usage in combat and doesn't use a fancy, transforming gun weapon like all the kids use these days, sticking with a simple staff to pummel opponents and focus his Dust manipulation. There's nothing subtle about his combat style though. This is a guy who favors explosions and plenty of blunt-force damage.

He does occasionally stop in at Beacon, usually as a guest speaker, giving lectures and tips on his experience in the field. A couple of favorite topics include "Fair Fights Are For Suckers" and "Why Knowing When To Run For Your Life Will Save It Some Day."

In fact, that may be how you run into him today as he's currently wandering the halls of the Academy, revisiting old hangouts and occasionally stopping to marvel at how you can barely see the burn marks through that new paint job anymore.]