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[It's silly, to be security-conscious. Chances are astronomically low that she'll talk to anyone from her specific Gotham, and lower still that it'll be someone who doesn't know her identity already.

But caution saves lives, and limbs, and futures; paranoia can, in the end, do far more good than harm.

So she isn't broadcasting from her control room. Instead, she's in the front room (or what would be the front room, back home). It's neat and elegant and utterly generic. She's sitting on one of the plush brown sofas, smiling wryly.]

Hey. I'm Barbara. Sorry for hijacking your tech; we've got a powerful network that doesn't actually make any sense, and it does that sometimes.

[A slight shrug.] Might as well take advantage of it, right? I'm a computer expert, former Gotham city congresswoman, an aspiring teacher, and one hell of a librarian. Let's chat.

[Private to anyone who knows what she actually is]

[Her demeanour changes. She's still relaxed, still smiling, but there's a steel to her shoulders, and a quiet authority in her gaze.]

This is Oracle, speaking from an interdimensional prison ship. Warden, for the record, not Inmate. Tell me how you're doing.

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There are different learning styles - seven basic ones, with all of their own nuances. We could experiment, see what's best for you.

Damn. Seven?

Well... okay. We can do that. Am I gonna have papers and tests and stuff?

Tests, yes. Papers - maybe. How comfortable are you with writing?

[She shrugs.]

I mean... I can write. I just never did a lot of it.

Practice makes perfect. Would you mind letting me see how you do, and we can go from there?

Meanwhile, if you like, we can do tests orally. [It's best, for most people, to focus on one thing at a time.]

Okay.

What are we gonna learn first?

Hmm. [Her fingers tap lightly on her desk, as her head cocks.] I think we should focus on something fun, while we figure out how your lessons should go.

I like that idea. Yeah, let's do that.

[Granted, she doesn't have any suggestions for fun things to focus on, but it sounds good in theory.]

Good.

What's fun for you?

... I don't know. You really want me to pick?

I really do. [Her tone is gentle, still, but firm.] If it doesn't work out, we'll switch to something else.

What about religion?

[She says it like she's expecting a "no".]

Sure. You want to focus on Christianity, or cover the rest too?

Christianity, ma'am. If that's okay.

Of course. [She's not religious herself, but it's a fascinating subject - and she knows how faith can heal, and inspire, when used well.]

...How much of the history do you know?

Um. Not a lot. Or none, I guess. I weren't taught that stuff.

Okay, then we can start at the beginning. It helps to know all the context, I think.

When would you like to start? Do you want to talk to Merlin first?

Do I need to? He said he'd let me pick, so I don't think I need his permission or anything.

No, it's entirely up to you.

Okay. Well... then we can start soon; that's fine with me.

Sure thing. ...Where d'you want our classroom to be? I've got room in my [tower] quarters.

Okay. Where's your quarters?

Floor below yours, 506.

When should I come?

Any time you like, just let me know a bit ahead of time. We can work out a schedule once you're down here, and we figure out our game plan.

You want me to come later today? Or tomorrow?

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