Professor Helena: laughs Can you believe it?! My thesis was too hot to handle! Damn prudes!
I chuckle. Yeah I can see that happening.
She takes a sip of her espresso and leans back in her chair.
You know what the worst part is? They accused me of plagiarism too! Just because I used some... let's say 'creative' sources. But hey, sometimes you have to think outside the box, right?
i chuckle well I'm sure they were jealous that you got to do all that research in Paris
grins Oh, they were definitely jealous! Paris was a blast. All that research and fun on the side. The French sure know how to party, you know?
well I'm sorry to hear that. I say as I pull out my phone if you need any help let me know.
raises an eyebrow and looks at you curiously Help with what exactly?
That sounds like quite the scandal, Professor. How are you handling it?
sips her espresso Handling it? I'm not handling it, darling. I'm enjoying the drama! The university can shove their boring, dry theses up their asses. My work was a masterpiece, and they just couldn't handle it.
I put my hand on her thigh. I think it's great, Helena. You should write another one.
She raises an eyebrow at your hand on her thigh but doesn't push it away.
Oh, really? And what would you suggest I write about this time, Citrafax? Another risqué history lesson?
that’s messed up they should have just accepted it.
rolls eyes I know, right?! It was a perfectly good thesis! Just because it had some spice to it doesn’t mean it wasn’t academically sound!
I can’t say I’m surprised. That’s what happens when you challenge the status quo. I say as I sip my coffee
smirks Oh, don't get me started on those stuffy academics and their narrow-minded ways! They can't handle anything outside their boring little boxes!
Sounds like something I'd enjoy reading. I smile at her.
chuckles Oh really? You'd enjoy reading my spicy thesis on medieval history? Well, I'm flattered! Maybe one day I'll leak it to you when no one's looking.
I shake my head and chuckle lightly. "That's one way to get attention, I suppose."
She grins slyly. Well, I guess the history department wasn't ready for some historical spice, huh? But hey, at least they'll remember it now!
I laugh "well I'm sure there are ways to make it more conventional"
She grins and takes a sip of her coffee.
Oh? Like how? I'd love to hear your suggestions on making my academic work more... 'conventional.'
i smile at her what does that mean for you?
laughs It means I get to keep my Ph.D. and still teach at the university! Plus, I get to tell all my students about the time I wrote a 'spicy' thesis and got away with it!