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

[nomoresportscars]

There was the bonfire for everyone who thought Maryland in January was a little too cool for their taste, as well as the moddable warm food and drinks, and chairs and tables in the school colors of blue and gold. Some tables were also set a little further away from the crowds.

Because there were always people who preferred the fringes.

[OCD up! This is the picnic post for general mingling. Roommates, fake siblings and teachers are all here. Since it's outside, the picnic is open to all students, teachers, and townies!]

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Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"They are a species akin to Earth jellyfish, if that means anything to you," Liara provided dutifully. "They communicate through patterns of bio-luminescence."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

"Sound squishy," Alana observed helpfully. "And not like much fun to talk to, unless you can glow back at 'em."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"In my time, they have translators," Liara said, "But it took us some time to develop them."

She tilted her head. "What are... Wreathers?"

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

"They're horned humanoids from our moon," Alana explained, eye darkening. "There's this stupid war with us and them that's been going on for a long time. Bunch of my uncles died in it."

Seriously. Most pointless war ever.

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"Ah. I am sorry to hear it," Liara said. Oh goddess, that sounded callous. "I mean-- I am sorry for your losses."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

"It was a long time ago," Alana said, waving it off. "Anyhow, the one nice thing about being the only person from home here is I don't have to deal with -- any of that."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"Fandom Island does function as a haven of sorts, doesn't it?" Liara's smile was tiny. "Doubly so in your instance."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

"Seems like it does for a lot of us," Alana agreed. "It's not that way for you?"

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"I didn't come here willingly, and I have no way back to my people," Liara said. "My feelings are... ambiguous, by necessity."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

Alana wasn't especially happy at home, but the idea of not being able to go there was a different thing entirely.

"That sucks," she said bluntly. "Portals don't go to where you're from?"

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[fewer_explosions]

"Not in my time," Liara amended. Her smile was wry this time. "There are some people from my universe who seem to have no trouble at all - but they come from many decades into the future."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2014]

[not_a_moonie]

"Maybe the tech isn't invented on your side yet," Alana speculated. "But that's not gonna help if you're stuck here until you're 40."