14 THE TRAINING
Brian and the four students entered the lecture hall, where Liam was standing at the podium with a semi-bald man. John thought that the bald guy was the spitting image of the bad guy that chased Arnold through the movie 'Total Recall'.
Liam had mixed it up again, with his hair now sporting streaks of fluorescent orange instead of the previous purple highlights. He had that hyperactive thing going on, almost darting to and fro upon the dais, as he prepared for the lecture.
Everyone settled into their favorite seats, and the two upon the dais committed those customary body language movements, which suggested that introductory words were about to ensue. Even Barney was anticipating some linguistic action this day.
"Welcome, Agents of the Resistance," Liam began. "Today's l
