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

[bigdamnprincipal]

The nice thing about the fall welcome picnics was that, well, they didn't typically happen in the fall. It was definitely still summer in Fandom, with sunny skies and a light breeze blowing through the front lawn of the school. Folks had gotten up bright and early to make sure there were plenty of tables, chairs, and blue and gold streamers to decorate the picnic area.

And glitter. So much glitter for the new folks to learn to love.

Getting the food out was the finishing touch, and then everything was ready for the new (and not-so-new) arrivals!

[This is part one of the picnic, specifically for meeting siblings, roommates and teachers. The rest of the picnic is happening here! Since it's outside, the picnic is open to all students, teachers, and townies!]

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Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

Karla covered her face with her hands, embarrassed. "This is so weird," she complained, voice muffled. "I feel like I should be on the other side of the picnic, convincing boys to take off their shirts!"

Not over here, learning she was a teacher and picking out nursery colors!

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Well, you could," Anakin said after a pause. "I'm pretty sure being a teacher wouldn't stop Pam or Cheryl...but they aren't exactly role models."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"I think I've heard of them the few times I've caught radio broadcasts on the island," Karla said with a small grin. "So I shouldn't put their names up for Teacher of the Month recognition?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Not unless you want to watch Zoe shoot coffee from her nose," Anakin said.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"So, you're saying I should do it and sign your name to the ballot," Karla said, nodding thoughtfully. "Gotcha."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"That is not at all what I was saying," Anakin said with a snort.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"Yeah, but you also said you weren't hiding behind this tree," Karla noted. "I figured you were a little confused about things."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"I'm not confused," Anakin replied, frowning.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

Was it time to mention the possibility of a great-grandchild in the offing?

Nahhh. She didn't know if she had permission to say anything yet. Besides, Ben's grandson had shown up on the island. What was the point of even trying to outdo that?

"So then you admit you were hiding?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Never!"

Because Anakin was stubborn and kind of stupid.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"I didn't think so," Karla sighed. "I'll just get on that ballot, then."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Won't be the weirdest thing Zoe's heard this week..."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"...So we're waiting until next week?"

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"That gives me more plausible deniability, so sure," Anakin said.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"And me more time to lay the groundwork for the rumors about it," Karla nodded. "Excellent. Glad we're in agreement."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Zoe will be thrilled," Anakin said.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"I'm doing what I can to give back to the school," Karla said sweetly. "As a thank you for my new employment."

That she hadn't needed, wanted, or asked for.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"I'll get you Colbert's address. You can write him a note."

Anakin, that's not nice.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"You're really hoping I'll go visit."

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[sith_happened]

"Maybe a little," Anakin admitted.

Re: Meet Your Teachers [Fall 2014]--NFB, please

[glacial_queen]

"You are not a nice man, Anakin Skywalker," Karla said, shaking her head. "It's a wonder how I managed to graduate while clinging to my sweet and charming disposition."