The Fandom High Tour! Saturday afternoon

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At 1:00, The Tick was standing outside the school doors, waiting for any family or friends who may show up. Once they had a good group and it didn't seem like anyone else was coming, Tick said, "Well, I think that's everyone! Hello, and welcome to Fandom High! I am The Tick, Dean of Students here, and I will be your Virgil as we descend into the Seven Circles that we call school!"

The Tick thought for a moment. "Not that I'm suggesting that this school is the underworld. I was really just going with the concept of the Guide character in classic literature. Anyway, let's head on in! And if you have any questions, please ask!"

[OOC: After I get all of the OCD up, I'll be heading to work for a few hours. I shall be slow, but available to have Tick answer any questions.

This is a half-play post, half-linkdrop. Teachers who are not specifically linked to in the OCD, if you could post a link to your classroom or office post in the Classrooms OOC thread, that would be appreciated. Parents can break away from the tour to talk to those any teachers. The tour will go slowly enough to not lose people.

Parents, you can ping in wherever you might have something specific to comment on, or wherever you might talk to someone about something. Considering how many threads there are, though, and how many people may be in here, I wouldn't mind if comments that just check into the room thread are left out for the sakes of everyone's browsers.

There is also a general mingling in the dorm lobby thread if anyone wants to end the tour in another big group meeting. :) ]

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The Observatory

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"And up here is our brand new observatory, the realm of Ellie Arroway. During the afternoon, the only star you're likely to see is the sun, and you shouldn't stargaze at it too long! Please, come in (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomhigh/1081711.html) and if you have any questions for Professor Arroway, feel free to ask them!"

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker walked backwards into the Observatory, and told Sydney, "This is new since the last time you were here."

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney looked around him. "Impressive." He wandered over to the base of the telescope and examined it with the air of someone who didn't have any clue how to use it, but would like to.

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"The actual project I'm working on with Marie is a survey of the off-planet students about their home planets, and how that influences their reactions to Earth," Parker said. "Not exactly something I could share with Daddy."

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[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney offered her a wry smile. "I can see that. Is your friend Marie one of the students from... another world?" He shook his head. "I'll never get used to that."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Another dimension. Same planet, different timeline." Parker looked amused. "I didn't think I ever would, either, but it's almost a form question now. 'Are you from this planet, time, dimension?' I'm actually one of the boring people here, Syd. At least as far as my reality goes." She patted the telescope. "Some people look for their home planets from here."

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney's smile softened to just a warmth in the eyes. "I wonder what they see when they look at their homes from so far." His gaze sharpened again, and he turned to her. "And I sincerely doubt that at any point you could be considered boring. And given your reports about how your classmates rely on you for leadership, I doubt that they would describe you in that way, either."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker cocked an eyebrow, and smirked a little. "Did I say they rely on me?" She shrugged. "I'm not on StuCo this year, Syd. And my rep for reliability is matched by the scary-girl rep. So, yes. I can intimidate people from other planets?" She grinned. "There are worse things, I suppose."

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

"You didn't have to say that they rely on you, Parker. When you mention that they are asking your advice and requesting your aid, I make my own inferances. And," he said, raising his eyebrows for emphasis, "I imagine that anyone who is afraid of you has good reason to be. Reason beyond that you are 'scary'."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Amused, Parker swung around the telescope, and shrugged, trying to look innocent. "There's been less reason than last year. We haven't even been invaded since the Jell-O dragons." Parker's expression dared Sydney to ask.

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

"I'm truly frightened by the things you don't tell me about, given the number of the things that you do." More seriously, he said, "Although discretion when you call me is a wise choice. Possibly more so now."

Re: The Observatory

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack raised an eyebrow and wandered over, grinning. "How about people from other times?"

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney turned. Baffled, he shook his head. "I suppose that is a logical conclusion," he said after a moment, "but I... other times?"

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Sydney, my friend Jack Harkness. Jack, Sydney Lavert, my godfather." Jack would know it wasn't true, but easier to keep up that lie in public for now.

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney offered his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Jack. I've heard a great deal about you over the last year or so."

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack took the proferred hand, glancing at Parker as he said, "All good, I'm sure." He brushed his thumb along Sydney's, smiling invitingly. "I'm even better in person."

Re: The Observatory

[centre-sydney.livejournal.com]

Sydney's eyebrows shot up, and he didn't quite manage to hide the fact that he jumped. He looked at Parker, then back at Jack, and finally laughed, shaking his head. "And I thought she exagerated. I sincerely hope you merely enjoy shocking me, Jack."

Re: The Observatory

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack followed them in. The tour had been a real eye-opener - he'd had no idea there were so many places he hadn't been, and watching Parker interact with Sydney had been extremely interesting.

"I like the telescope," he smirked.

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You would," Parker said, smirking back at him. "I'm amazed you haven't taken this class for the 'star-gazing' opportunities yet. I'm sure Sam would love to teach you about it."

Re: The Observatory

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Only problem with that is the rest of the class," he pointed out. "But she might be up for some private lessons. A blanket, a bottle of wine," he looked around the observatory, "and this place has a lot of potential."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Yup. And hey, if you pretend to be dumber than you are, that much more time for Sam to tutor you," Parker suggested. She felt a lot more relaxed than she had last night, and was hoping the luncheon later would go well. "How's Isabel doing? I haven't seen her since her brother got here."

Re: The Observatory

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack's grin got wider as Parker voiced his thoughts. "I had dinner with them last night, and he seems nice enough. Izzy's, well, Sunday can't come fast enough for her, but I maanged to entertain her by flirting with him."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker snickered. "And did I thank you for however you acted toward Daddy? He didn't mention you, so he must not have disapproved. And I really, really have to meet Max before he leaves. Possibly kick him, hard. Accidentally."

Re: The Observatory

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack rolled his eyes. "Parker, you would have been proud of me. I called him sir, I was meek and respectful, in an awed tone of voice I told him how seriously his daughter took her responsibilities and that it was an honour to meet him. I felt like I needed a shower afterwards." Jack shuddered, then brightened. "You can come to Caritas tonight, watch me make him flail. It's much more fun than kicking him."

Re: The Observatory

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Perfect," Parker said in satisfaction. "With that kind of behavior, even if he asks if we dated, he can't possibly object. I try to avoid lying to Daddy when I don't have to. Keeps things simpler." She smirked. "And flailing? There was flailing? Then I definitely have to go along."