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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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[surgicalshot]

I work at SP General, and the Newcomer Clinic. They're pretty good places!

[circusmaster]

Are you a general practitioner or a specialist?

[surgicalshot]

Well, back home I specialized in neurosurgery. But here, I'm kind of a jack of all trades!

[text]

[circusmaster]

[Pinged by that advanced sounding thing!]

I take it brain operations have become more elaborate since 1973.

[text]

[surgicalshot]

Oh, yes! It's actually become more advanced ever since the 90s. It was 1992 back home, for me, and here, they have... so much stuff. It's pretty great, actually!