Fandom High Welcome Picnic, Front Lawn of the School, All Day: Part I

[bigdamnprincipal]

The weather was thankfully behaving, so it was fairly warm outside as everything was set up for the picnic. Tables and chairs had been set up, and there was plenty of food and drinks, along with nametags, and two signs: one listing the Big Sibling/Little Sibling pairings, and another listing rooms and roommates for the new students.

[WAIT FOR THE OCD PLEASE. OCD IS UP, HAVE AT IT. This is part one of the picnic, for specifically meeting siblings, roommates, and teachers. The rest of the picnic is happening here and here, in an effort to keep browsers from breaking for as long as possible. *g*]

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Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Lulu was around, wearing her best (cleavage-y) dress. Her eyes kept moving across the crowd, taking everything in, a soft smile on her face as she prepared herself mentally for the new semester.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

It was hard not to notice the woman, and Brooke had to admire whatever secret she had for keeping that dress on and up.

"Tape?" she guessed.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Lulu raised one elegantly arched eyebrow. "Excuse me?" she asked.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

"I asked if you used tape," Brooke clarified. "I've had a problem or two in that area in certain dresses, so I'm wondering if there's something that works better."

She was entirely serious.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Actually? That sounded rather reasonable to Lulu, and defused any ire that may have been building. "Ah, yes," she said. "I apologise, but it's a peculiarity of the design of the dress, and I don't believe you'll find one quite like it on this world. In fact, tape -- and other adhesives -- wouldn't be anywhere near sufficient. I used to have... difficulties... myself, so I quite understand."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

The 'on this world' bit completely passed over her head, due to sheer newbieness. Which may have been a good thing. "Well, I give massive props to your stylist or designer or whatever."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"Well, thank you," Lulu said, smiling. "My name is Lulu; I'm teaching the cooking class this semester."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

Oh, based on fashion alone that would be interesting. "Brooke," she said. "I'll be going here this semester."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"Wonderful, Brooke. I hope you enjoy your time her." Lulu's smile widened a little. "If you're interested, and if I can get the materials from home, I might be able to design a dress for you, as well. If you'd like."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

"Seriously?" she said. "That would be fantastic."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Lulu nodded. "Indeed. Feel free to come by my office, and we can discuss it further."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[gobrookeyourself]

"I will definitely be doing that," Brooke smiled. "I should probably be going to be social, but it was great to meet you." Had to love any meeting she could get something out of.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"Certainly," Lulu replied, inclining her head. "It was a pleasure to meet you, Brooke."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"What's the point?"

It came out of his mouth unexpectedly, but it came out nonetheless. And it was a valid question.

Or it would be when he explained it.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"There's always a point," Lulu replied. "The point to what?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He turned a little red because it'd been a valid question but that explanation would be, well--

"Your dress is open but it's got fur. Are you cold or not?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Lulu couldn't help but laugh. "Ah, yes. The point in this case has nothing to do with practicality," she said. "The fur is ornament -- the point is aesthetic."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nodded.

He was familiar enough with that.

"You're teaching the cooking class?"

Might as well do this the right way.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"I am, yes," Lulu replied. "Are you one of my new students, then?" She examined him, carefully and discretely, considering that it might be best to take a bit of a softer hand with him.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He didn't notice but he nodded.

"Liir."

He won't use 'Thropp' even if it is on all his paperwork.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Liir. Did you have any questions about the class?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Will we have to bring our own food?" he asked carefully. He didn't want to hint which way he was hoping one way or another.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

Regardless, Lulu could hazard a guess, which only served to confirm some of her nascent suspicions. As such, she didn't insult the boy by laughing off the question. "The school takes care of supplying everything necessary for the class," she said, instead. "Some of your homework may require that you purchase supplies, but if there are any difficulties -- if you can't find something you're looking for, perhaps," she added, offering Liir a safe out, "then you can come and find me in my office, and we'll see what we can work out."

She hoped that he could understand what she wasn't saying as much as what she was.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nodded.

"I'm willing to work for any assistance I'd require," he said carefully.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Spring 2008)

[mistressofblack.livejournal.com]

"Offering assistance is part of my job as your teacher," Lulu said, "but if you're interested --" She most certainly did not say, 'if it would make you feel better.' "-- then I can offer you a position as my teaching assistant for the class. It would mostly involve helping me to set up the classroom, and some tidying up as well, and perhaps helping with some of the paperwork as well."