ext_141414 ([identity profile] missed-the-gate.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2010-07-14 12:35 am
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Beaching It [Week 2, Period 5, Wed. 7/14]

Since there was a strong chance for thunderstorms, John had handwavily informed the class to put on their bathing suits and meet in the Danger Shop this week. He'd set the computer to give them Galactica Point under the most pristine conditions possible - cloudless sky, bright sun, warm air, and a fantastic water temperature. He took a seat on the sand in his shorts, sunglasses keeping his eyes nice and safe from squinting at his students.

"Looks like bad weather can't stop us from hanging out on the beach! It's a good thing since today you're gonna learn about sunscreen." John held up a bottle of Banana Boat SPF 15. "Sunscreen is one of the few Earth items that is it's name. It's a lotion or spray or gel that screens the bad rays of the sun from the skin you apply it to. I use this one 'cause it smells like coconut. There's a whole bunch of numbers assigned and I read online that SPF - that stands for Sun Protection Factor - is really kind of insane to follow. Most doctors suggest an SPF between 15 and 30 with regular reapplication if you want it to work and your skin not to burn. Oh, and burning means get red, hot, and really uncomfortable. Trust me. I worked with this guy who developed his own sunscreen and - yeah, you probably don't care how bad it smelled or what he looked like with it on. Nevermind. So anyhow, I've talked, let's get to the fun part!"

The fun part appeared via Danger Shop magic as a table covered with pamphlets that were way more informative than John could provide and dozens upon dozens of bottles and tubes and spraycans of sunscreen.

"I love how it does that," John grinned, so impressed with technology that responded to a snap of his fingers. "Okay, so what you're gonna do here is take some sunscreen and put it on yourself or even more interestingly, help out someone else in class. Any exposed skin should get covered so if your hands don't reach...you just might want to phone a friend. Then and only then can you hit the water or lay out. I'll be over here if you need any help!"

Re: Sign In [B2]

[identity profile] guardianborn.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
Rose Hathaway, coconut (what, she's traditional here)

Re: Activity [B2]

[identity profile] guardianborn.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Rose tied up her hair in a messy knot before she started smoothing sunscreen on. She got her arms and legs covered, but her bikini left a lot of bare back exposed so she glanced around to see if anyone needed to trade back smearings.

Re: Teacher and TA [B2]

[identity profile] guardianborn.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Rose was taking the opportunity to lay on on her towel, watching the class through her sunglasses and pretending like she was ready to move if she was needed.
wrongkindofsith: (Tomb without a view)

Re: Sign In [B2]

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2010-07-14 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Cara, unscented
wrongkindofsith: (Her cups runneth over)

Re: Lecture [B2]

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2010-07-14 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Cara wasn't really paying that much attention to the lecture, being much more preoccupied with wondering whether to be annoyed that they were staying inside after having to dress in this ridiculous thing, or relieved she didn't have to go out in public in it.
wrongkindofsith: (Her cups runneth over)

Re: Activity [B2]

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2010-07-14 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Regardless of her thoughts on being expected to wear this excuse for clothing, Cara knew exactly what to do in a situation involving half-naked women and any kind of bathing ritual.

"Need a hand?"

Re: Activity [B2]

[identity profile] guardianborn.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks," Rose said, giving her a smile. "I'll do yours next if you want." She took a minute to look at the bikini. "Told you that one would look awesome on you."
wrongkindofsith: (How you doin?)

Re: Activity [B2]

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2010-07-14 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, if I have to wear something like this, I might as well look good in it." That was as close to verbal thanks as Rose was going to get.

Cara was flexible enough she could have done her own back, however she also possessed eyes and wasn't stupid enough to turn offers like that down. "I'd like that."

Re: Sign In [B2]

[identity profile] pastmewrong.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
Effy Stonem, who doesn't care so long as she stays unburnt.

Re: Activity [B2]

[identity profile] guardianborn.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded at the comment because it wasn't like Cara was wrong and handed her the sunscreen, turning so she could get her back.

"We'll have to go find you another one sometime, you know," Rose said, half-teasing, half-just wanting to see Cara's reaction. "You don't want that one to fade from all the sun."

Re: Activity [B2]

[identity profile] pastmewrong.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
Of all parts of being out in the sun, this was a pretty important one when it came to Effy. Unfortunately being pale, she burned easily.

She didn't like to admit it, but... she did.

So sunscreen. It was going on all the exposed skin she could reach. Which was most (because she had pretty long arms) but not quite all. There might be a patch on her back she'd have to find help for. Not that she'd ask.
wrongkindofsith: (Using the small words)

Re: Activity [B2]

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2010-07-14 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
Cara did not intend to wear this one enough for it to fade out. "I don't really need more clothes." Or want them.

Instead she decided to focus on applying lotion to Rose's back, the slow, smooth motions familiar, even if the particular substance wasn't. "You have good muscle tone." There was approval in her voice, and something that might have resembled flirtation.
Edited 2010-07-14 08:16 (UTC)

Re: Sign In [B2]

[identity profile] fratboybitch.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 10:52 am (UTC)(link)
Alex Karev, unscented (scents are for girls)

Re: Lecture [B2]

[identity profile] fratboybitch.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
Alex really loved this class. He didn't care that they weren't at the real beach. They were learning about sunscreen. That was all he needed to know.
likes_scoundrels: (Are you high?)

Re: Sign In [B2]

[personal profile] likes_scoundrels 2010-07-14 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Leia Organa, coconut
likes_scoundrels: (I have boobies)

Re: Activity [B2]

[personal profile] likes_scoundrels 2010-07-14 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Leia slathered sunscreen on her arms and legs, but she did need some help with her back.

Re: Sign In [B2]

[identity profile] notavalleygirl.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Kitty Pryde, coconut

Re: Sign In [B2]

[identity profile] shes-got-legs.livejournal.com 2010-07-14 12:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Princess Ariel, sun-warmed sand

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