ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-05-15 11:06 pm

Luau: The Main Campfire: Friday Evening

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!]

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
He smiled, genuinely, and it had the feel of something rare. Especially of late.

"This is definitely my first... what is it called? Suffice to say, I'm pretty sure we don't have these things where I come from."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"A luau," she supplied and ran her fingers through her grass skirt that fit surprisingly well over her shorts. "They are usually held in Hawaii though a lot of people have parties with this sort of theme. What do you think of the roastin' pig?"

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"It should be delicious," he said as he looked over the roasting porker. "It doesn't seem to be burning much, as they've got it just the right distance from the fire, and the seasoning smells lovely."

He quirked his lips.

"Hawaii? Is that a hawaii?" and he pointed to the grass skirt.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hope it will be really good," she said glancing at it before she gave him her attention again.

"This," she fingered her skirt again, "is a grass skirt, silly," Amber giggled and reached over to poke his leg. "Hawaii is an island though actually counted as part of the United States."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"I know what it's made of," he pointed out with a bit of mock indignation. "I just didn't know what it might be called."

He leaned back a little before continuing.

"And there's a special kind of party that someone in Hawaii has that's different from other parties?"

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber spread her arms, hands up. "This is it," she said. "We're not in Hawaii of course, and ohhh the women do the hula, and usually there is some sort of dance the men do with lit torches."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sounds a little like the rituals they'd have down near Red Windmill. With the fire and the dances."

He looked out into the fire thoughtfully.

"I couldn't see much though, from Kiamo Ko. But it sounds interesting."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"I've never actually been to one myself," she replied following his gaze to the fire. "But I've watched enough TV to know and I might have practiced the hula in the comfort of my own room," Amber admitted with a wry grin.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"I should like to see that sometime," he said with a faint smirk.

"As I have a feeling you did."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe you would like to learn?" she teased with a lift of her brow, her lips curving upwards.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
He rolled his eyes innocently.

"Ozma forfend I learn another dance."

One eyebrow arched up.

"I think I could," he said after a moment.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber laughed. "I would love to see it," she told him.

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[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"It will no doubt provide ample opportunity for your amusement," he said dryly.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sorry. I am not makin' fun, I swear it. I just think it will be fun to teach you in my own little way."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"If I had a problem with it, I probably wouldn't have agreed," he pointed out with just a touch of a teasing tone to his voice.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber gave him a sweet smile. "I'm glad to see you here tonight. I was worried about you and how you were."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
He would never quite get over the idea that people were concerned for him. It never stopped being odd.

"I'm glad to see you as well," he said. "I've been keeping myself away too much. I'd rather not turn into an old bat in a tower."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, I imagine you would get quite smelly," Amber joked. "I'm becomin' a bit more social myself and I think I might like it."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh? Any particular reason or just something that seems to have happened fortuitously for the rest of us?"

He could be charming when he put in the effort for it, and Amber had been exceedingly sweet.

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, you flatter me too much, Liir," she blushed lightly and looked back to the fire, her mood very good. "No particular reason. I think I've just grown tired of my own company."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Flattery implies falsehood," and his smile said it was certainly no falsehood.

"How goes your play then?"

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber just grinned. She wasn't used to anyone being charming to her. Well, there was Brett but then he ended up with a bullet in his forehead. It was really nasty.

"Very well, thanks. But you know," she leaned towards him slightly, lowering her voice, "I've had a couple bad dreams and I think they've stemmed from the play."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Bad dreams?" he asked, leaning over to get closer so he didn't have to speak up. "From the play?"

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
She shrugged a little. "I'm not sure but I'm guessin' only because the play is the only thing that has bothered me lately."

Re: The Campfire

[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-05-16 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Bothered you? You'd sounded... I don't know, pleased previously."