Luau: The Main Campfire: Friday Evening

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The irony of having a Hawaiian luau while in Greece probably hadn't escaped anyone.  But given that the majority of the students probably couldn't pinpoint Hawaii on the map, it didn't seem like that was enough of a reason to cancel what had become a summer tradition.

So in the early evening, the main campfire was transformed into a party place with coconuts, grass skirts, and leis for everyone.  A pig was slowly roasting over the fire, and a huge moddable buffet spread out to the flagpole. 

A dance floor was set up, and Hawaiian music was playing, but there was also plenty of grass spread with blankets for the less-rhythm-inclined.

[OOC:  YAAAAAY LUAU!  Students, teachers, and townies all welcome!]

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Re: The Campfire

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Ned startled out of his reverie and located the sound of the voice before giving a half smile.

"Sure," he said, nodding. "I'm enjoying the view."

And he motioned to the roasting pig for lack of anything else to motion to.

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"That's not a student," Luke said helpfully, "in case you were worried."

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Well, he hadn't been.

"Please tell me that hasn't happened before," Ned asked in a completely calm voice. He was flailing on the inside. "People only give disclaimers when things have happened before."

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"Oh, not at all," Luke said quickly. "The school is strange, but it's drawn the line at public sacrifices."

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"Oh, yay," Ned said with false enthusiasm. "I'm comforted now. Or, you know, not as freaked out as I just was."

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Luke flailed. "I didn't mean to freak you out! I'm sorry!"

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"It's been happening constantly," Ned explained, making a face and crossing his arms. "I feel like I'm being hazed."

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Now Luke looked really guilty. "I didn't mean to make you feel like that! I hated that when I arrived!"

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"I'm hoping I'll adjust and all these stories I've heard will turn into things I can laugh at."

Ned doubted it.

"Or, at least, smile at."

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"Some of the events aren't actively traumatizing," Luke said quickly. "Just cute. One weekend all of the teachers turned into the child versions of themselves."

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"It's the whole changing part," Ned pointed out. "I'd like to stay me."

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"I can understand that," Luke said with a nod. "You're used to being you."

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"For eighteen years, yeah," Ned said. "People keep telling me I'll get used to it."

Ned so did not believe that.

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"It takes a while," Luke said. "At the beginning there's just such a lot that's different. I was from a very small desert planet--I was excited about unlimited hot water. Hearing some of the more eccentric parts of this island wasn't all that helpful to me. I really am sorry for adding to that burden."

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"I'll survive."

Unless he ended up like that pig.

"Hopefully."

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"You'll be fine," Luke said encouragingly. "And this time next year, you'll be at the luau wondering what's so weird about this place."

Or curled under his bed refusing to come out. Luke ignored that option.

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Ned shook his head. "Only here for a year. I'm a senior. One year and gone."

Re: The Campfire

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"I graduated a few weeks back," Luke offered. "I stuck around a little longer for the free food."

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Ned eyed the roasting pig. "The food that isn't made of people."

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"I promise none of the food is made of people," Luke said.

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"I never thought I'd be relieved about something like that," Ned said.

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"So where are you from?" Luke asked, trying to steer the conversation away from the crazy and strange.

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"Coeur d'Coeurs," he said. "It's not near here."

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"Was it closer when we weren't off the coast of Greece?" Luke asked.

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"I think so," Ned said, thinking about it. "Yeah, it was. There wasn't an ocean between me and Coeur d'Coeurs until the island moved."