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

[bigdamnprincipal]

Despite the fact that they were still in Antarctica, the weather for the picnic was beautiful. It was sunny, warm, and clear enough to see many of the icebergs circling the island from the school's location. If people were still cold, there was more warm food than usual out on the tables, and hot drinks were being kept well-stocked.

Along with the tables and chairs near the food, there was a table of nametags, and two signs: one listing the Big Sibling/Little Sibling pairings, and one listing rooms and roommates for the new students.

It was time for the picnic to begin!

[OCD is up! This is part one of the picnic, specifically for 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.]

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Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

Abby Irene was there, wearing her usual blue corduroy traveling dress that was thick enough to keep out any stray cold breezes and yet not too hot for the lovely warm day. She had decided, as she wasn't going to need to set up a circle in the next few hours, to leave her carpet bag back with the carriage though her silver-tipped ebony wand was very much on her person in case of emergency.

She didn't think there would be an emergency, but they didn't exactly come calling with a card and a bouquet of roses, now, did they?

You can do this, Abby Irene. It's not as if you didn't spend enough time in school.

She smiled winningly, charmingly in fact, and hoped that her students had never heard her name. It would make things easier, she figured.

At her feet, her terrier lay in the grass, content to watch all the people milling about. If they had heard her name, she figured, the dog might help to ease any fears.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

There were only so many female teachers, as it turned out, and Tyler took a blind guess as to which of those he didn't recognize might be Abigail. It sounded like a name that went with Victorian dresses and small dogs.

"Hey," he greeted. "Are you Abigail Garrett?"

[OOC: And now I flee to the land of SP.]

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

"Abigail Irene," she corrected mildly with a raise of one eyebrow "to my colleagues. Abby Irene to friends. Doctor Garrett to my students."

She looked him up and down somewhat skeptically once she'd righted herself and Mike was busy with his bowl.

"Which one would you happen to be?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

"Given I've never met you before, I'd say colleague, Abigail Irene," Tyler decided. "Unless my being your teaching buddy automatically qualifies me as a friend." Which, his tone made it clear, he did not, but he held out a hand for the woman to shake anyhow.

"I'm Tyler Durden."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

She took the hand with a firm shake that ended quickly, though it was obvious that this was from a lack of a patience with niceties more than any disrespect to him. She was used to getting down to business.

"A pleasure, Mr. Durden," she said with a nod. "My apologies for the brusqueness of the correction: I've never much liked my name shortened as such. I'm glad that you've managed to find me as I probably would have taken longer to find you."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

"There's a shortage of new female teachers, especially compared the guys," he noted, in apparent agreement. "Tyler's fine, unless you want me to call you Ms. Garrett."

He glanced her up and down. "And I am going to take a wild guess that you aren't from around here."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

She smirked faintly.

"And here I thought I was the detective."

She laughed and shook her head, ending with a genuine friendly smile which she hoped might iron out a bit of her snappishness. It certainly wasn't his fault Richard was being an asshole. She'd even known he was an asshole when she'd fallen in love with him.

...perhaps this could use further consideration.

"As for my name, Garrett works as well. I'm used to being referred to as such. Whatever you're comfortable with."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

"I'll stick to Abigail Irene," Tyler told her, not mentioning that Garrett had been his middle name in another lifetime.

"So what brings you to Fandom?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

She considered him for a moment before a wry expression crossed her features.

"My immediate superior has decided that my presence would be something of a hindrance for the time being and as such has sent me off to be someone else's trouble until such time as he realizes he's being... unwise."

If she'd known the company better, she might have said something stronger, but she liked to make something of a decent impression. The substitution, however, was somewhat obvious.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

He had the distinct sense that this woman had wanted to say something else, yes, and that amused him enough for his lips to quirk into a slight smile.

"A lot of troublemakers end up here," he ventured. "Most of them are students, but the staff, well..." He gestured around himself. "It's an interesting mix."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

"Then I should fit right in," she said with a breath out.

A curious look was turned on Tyler.

"Are you perhaps one of those troublemakers, or have they given me a saint to encourage good behavior? I don't know what the Duke of New Amsterdam might have told the administration."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[tyler_gone]

"In between," he admitted. "Yours truly has the rare distinction of being one of the few students to get kicked out of Fandom High. Then I grew up, there was time travel I don't understand, and they let me come back to teach."

"Did the Duke tell you this place was weird?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

Her attempt at good manners could only stand so much discussion of Richard before it turned a bit frank. Especially today.

"He informed me of very little. I suppose he wanted me kept busy so I would be less inclined to return before instructed."

Which she might do anyway; while she would never disobey her superior unless it was a matter of honor or her greater vows, she would go around any orders if she possibly could.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Oh hey! A new teacher! She had to be a teacher. Didn't seem the right age for a student.

"Mornin' to you, ma'am," Murdock tipped his ballcap a bit. "I'd ask if you were new, but since I ain't seen ya before, I figure it's kinda obvious," he grinned. "Murdock, HM. Welcome to Fandom!"

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

She smiled pleasantly and offered a hand as Mike padded forward to give him a sniff.

"Thank you for the welcome, Mister Murdock. Detective Crown Investigator Abigail Irene Garrett," she provided in turn with a brief bow before holding out a hand for a shake, "Abigail Irene as I would also think you a teacher as opposed to a student."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

He shook the hand offered. "Pleased to meet ya, Miss Garrett. And yah, I'm a teacher. Hard to believe almost." He glanced down at Mike. "Hey there, little fella!" Murdock stretched out a hand for him to sniff at.

"A Detective? Sounds cool. What kind of classes are you gonna teach? And feel free to call me Murdock."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

Mike, a patchwork terrier, sniffed at the fingers before licking his hand. He was apparently in a very good mood, despite the trip.

"As I was told to keep my summer course relatively light, I decided to start with a basic survey class on cryptozoology," she told him. "If it turns out I'm here for longer, I'll probably do some classes on basic alchemy, the principles of thaumaturgy, perhaps a course on forensic sorcery."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Murdock grinned down at the little dog. "He's cute."

"Wow. All those sound interestin'. I don't teach nothin' nowhere as impressive as that. Did flight last session, this time I'm doing mercenary type stuffs. Never can tell what some of these kids around here run into." He gave her a serious look. "You know, a lot of the students here ain't exactly what I'd call kids anymore. Some of 'em come from places that get them more experience than a lot of adults." He shook his head a bit, "I'm tryin' to give 'em somethin' that'll help them in the hopes they won't ever have a need to use it."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

Mike's stub of a tail bounced back and forth.

"He's my very best friend," she said with a small smile, petting his head herself.

Abby Irene straightened and looked at Murdock thoughtfully.

"I've never been one to shield people from the realities of life. It's never a kindness. Though I appreciate the information. The better informed one is, the better one can do one's job."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"I got a dog too. Most people tend to overlook him, though." Probably because he didn't actually exist.

"That's good, I suppose." He was a bit divided on the subject, himself. Having his own bouts of escaping reality kind of made him biased. "But not everyone can handle it. Most of the kids here seem like they can, though."

"Anytime," he smiled. "I've only been here a few months, but I'll be happy to help you with anything."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

"Would you happen to know a reputable hotel where I might stay for a few days as I arrange my household?" Or let Mary arrange it for her, for the most part. "I'm afraid that while my superior arranged for my position here, he did not make accommodations for me."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Oh sure! I'm stayin' there myself right now. The Arms Hotel (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomtownies/2932845.html) at the other end of the island. There's usually somebody workin' each day. They'll be happy to set up you, I'm sure."

"It's a nice place. And the manager, Mary Connell, is a sweet woman. Very helpful."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

"I am sure it will serve my needs. I haven't had time to travel around this island much as I wanted to be here on time."

She logged the name of Miss Connell in her memory. She would mention that Murdock had sent her.

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Oh yah," he nodded. "They don't give you a whole lot of time or notice of these things. I didn't get set up myself until after the picnic either. But no worries," he grinned, "You'll have some time to look around during the week. As long as you do your class on time and some office hours, there's plenty of time to explore."

"And hopefully nothin' weird will hit too soon for ya."

Re: Meet Your Teachers (Summer 2008 - 2.0)

[brandyforapples.livejournal.com]

She chuckled.

"I seriously doubt anything here will trouble me overly much. I'm made of sterner stuff, as they say."

She looked out over the lawn at the other students and teachers and such.

"As my class is Wednesday, I will thankfully have a couple of days to get settled in before standing at the front of a classroom."