The Fifteen Labors of Fandom, Session 3, Period 1

[olympian-herc.livejournal.com]

Hercules cracked his knuckles as the class once again gathered outside of the Danger Shop. As was tradition for class time, he was wearing his 'battle-toga' number, just because he really liked the outfit. Once the class had all come together, he clapped his hands together and explained the day's activity.

"Today, you have a different sort of task ahead of you. While many of my own labors were solved through well placed strikes of my club, this one I solved entirely by being clever. However, as I doubt any of you could hold up the firmament of the heavens upon your back, I think you will have to come up with a new method to complete this task. Beyond these doors are the gardens of the Hesperides, a beautifully lush and green area populated with three nymphs."

He pointed at one of the boys in the class at random. "Do not get too excited, modern etymology is a bit exaggerated on the term."

Yes, Hercules just used the word 'etymology'.

"There is a tree of apples in the center of this garden, which the nymphs do not wish human hands to touch. I want each of you to take one of these apples and meet me back at the place we all enter into the simulation. I warn you, there might be a complication or two you may encounter."

He grinned, and then opened the door. "Your labor awaits!"

[ooc: Please wait for OCD! Class is up and ready to go!]

Comments

Talk Amongst Yourselves/Prepare to Set Out/Pair Up?

[olympian-herc.livejournal.com]

Once inside the Danger Shop, the class was at the base of a hill on the edge of the garden. The area was amazingly lush, green, and fertile. This was an Orchard of Hera, though Hercules had failed to share that fact. Flowers, fruit bearing trees and vines, it was quite the gorgeous sight.

Students would find a few swords, shields, axes, and spears at the base of the hill, as well. Certainly you wouldn't need a weapon to grab an apple, would you?

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Prepare to Set Out/Pair Up?

[seaweed-demigod.livejournal.com]

Percy wasn't distracted by his surroundings. He was already trying to think of a way to get an apple and get out without expending too much energy. He was already tired and ready for a weekend that wasn't full of craziness.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Prepare to Set Out/Pair Up?

[glacial_queen]

Karla was half-tempted to just wander off through the gardens and ignore the apple bit. It was a gorgeous place and she was a lot more inclined towards just soaking up the calm than getting into fights.