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[circusmaster]

Open Summer Education courses upcoming at Siren's Pull University (SPU):

German Philosophy & Literature - Tues., Thurs. 12:30 - 2 PM
- A comprehensive course covering the ideas of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard and the literary works of Goethe, Kafka, and Mann. Lecture style with discussion encouraged.

Early 20th Century Europe - Mon., Wed., Fri. 2 - 2:50 PM
- Study will center most around the World Wars and what led to both of them, as well as their aftermath. Lecture/discussion course. Taught by newcomer professor, George Smiley, who served in WWII.

[As far as anyone will know, Smiley was a soldier, not a spy.]

Questions on these courses can be directed to Professor Smiley at (NV number), and those interested are asked to register at SPU's enrollment office.

[The innocuous announcement is followed several hours later by an anonymous, untraceable text sent only to Newcomer NVs.]

Who do you stand with on this island, and why?

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[Text]

[angel_of_death]

An education announcement said you served in World War Two. Who did you serve with? What branch?

[Though the Nazis didn't strike him as philosophical types, Walter felt it best to ask given that the material was German. Just to clarify the instructor's official position.]

[Text]

[circusmaster]

Special Forces.

[And that's the most Walter's getting for now.]

[Text]

[angel_of_death]

[Special forces. Numerous organizations come to mind-- among them the Special Air Service, the Special Boat Section, and the Special Operations Executive.

But all of them were organizations specific to his country. This man had yet to give proper identification as to where he was from.]

I lived in London.

[Implying, of course, that he lived in London during The War. But that was up to Smiley to interpret.]

I don't quite have the educational background to take a university class, but I should like to stop by.

[text]

[circusmaster]

During the war? For your sake I hope it was in the suburbs. I moved there after the war.

You're free to audit the course if you like.

[text]

[angel_of_death]

[No. Not in the suburbs. At least not until he joined Hellsing.]

What would that require?

[text]

[circusmaster]

A few papers signed with enrollment services, but mostly just your attendance.

[text]

[angel_of_death]

I'll look into it. Thank you.