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vdistinctive ([personal profile] vdistinctive) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2015-05-05 12:52 am
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Outdoor Adventure Time!, Tuesday, period 1

A handwavy email had gone out letting the students know to meet on the beach by the lighthouse. Eliot and Parker waited for them a little ways down, away from the boardwalk. Eliot was dressed for the location in a pair of cargo pants, a fishing vest, and a floppy brimmed hat. He was even barefoot, though that was mostly because he hated trying to get sand out of his boots.

Parker was wearing a wetsuit, and had a selection of them on a movable rack with her. Also a large selection of windsurfing boards behind her, and the excited look of someone who was about to do something dangerous. Or, you know. Just looking like Parker.

“Welcome to Outdoor Adventures!” Parker said, looking over the students, grinning at the familiar faces. “And Outdoor Chilling Out, with Eliot.”

Eliot sighed. "Not everyone is an adrenaline junkie. Which is fine. The whole point of this class is to get you all outside and exploring. Whether that's by jumping off things, or by chilling out. Parker's terrible at the low-key stuff, so we're splitting the load a little." He clapped his hands together. "First thing's first, which around here is apparently introductions. Like we said, I'm Eliot, she's Parker. Some of you'll insist on 'Mr. Spencer' and 'Ms. Parker' --" He totally wasn't eying Kathy when he said that, "-- which is up to you, but honestly, it's the summer. Eliot and Parker works just fine."

“So yes, tell us what you want to be called. It doesn’t have to be your real name,” Parker added. “But it’s what I’ll call you for the rest of the term, so don’t pick something you hate. And then we wind-surf!” EEEEEEEEEE.

"Or fish," Eliot said. "Or go lookin' for shells and rocks and things." He jerked his thumb towards a set of fishing poles and tackle set up down the beach a little ways. "Fishing will happen upwind of surfing. You do not want to catch your classmates instead of a fish. Or shark or sea monster or whatever's lurking out here."

Eliot's options would not quite be entirely free of adrenaline, no.

“Pick an option, give us a name, and get started!” Parker paused, and added, “The wet suit is not optional if you’re going in the waves. Our boyfriend totally ended up with pneumonia when he thought he could go swimming in cold water.”

Eliot managed not to twitch visibly at the mention of their 'boyfriend'. That was still a new term for him, okay? "Yeah, you all aren't invulnerable. Or if you are, we don't wanna hear about it, and you have to wear one, anyway. So. Tell us your name and any other random fact you want us to know about you, and then let's have some fun."

“Kathy and Toby are our TA’s.” If you didn’t know that before, guys, now you do! “So if you need extra help or are afraid of Eliot, you can ask them questions.”

Eliot opened his mouth to point out that he wasn't doing the scary stuff, then just gave up. He pointed to one of the students. "You start."
geniuswithasmartphone: (You Better Check Yourself (w Eliot))

RE: OOC

[personal profile] geniuswithasmartphone 2015-05-05 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
WE ARE GONNA HAVE A SERIOUS TALK ABOUT TRUST WHEN Y'ALL GET HOME! TRUST! AN' TREATIN' PEOPLE LIKE HUMAN BEIN'S AN' NOT--NOT LIKE CARGO YOU CAN JUST PUSH AN' SHOVE AN' FLING OFFA THINGS THAT ARE HIGH WHENEVER YOU WANT!

Re: Talk to the teachers or TAs

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
Parker had brought a cooler full of water bottles, and a couple sodas.

AWESOME day to be windsurfing.

Re: OOC

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
*pat* *pat* We can wait 'til after you change your pants for that.
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (V-Sign 04)

Re: Sign in

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Kathy Li

Re: Windsurf/fish/beachcomb

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
There were cabanas to change into a wetsuit, if you didn't feel like just struggling into one right there on the beach.

Parker's demonstration included some of the basics (http://uswindsurfing.org/introduction-course-6/), how to get back up on the board in the water (http://www.riggeek.com/technique/2011-09-26-1), and how to stop (http://uswindsurfing.org/introduction-course-5/).

"These are all beginner boards! So pick one, and have fun. Yell if you're having problems."
Edited 2015-05-05 05:19 (UTC)
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Smirk)

Re: Listen to the lecture/Introduce yourself

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Hi, I'm Kathy Li, one of the TAs Mr. Spen--err, Eliot--mentioned." See? She could be relaxed and casual! "I'm a rising senior and I'm really looking forward to the more adrenaline-fueled side of the outdoor adventures."
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Summery Smile)

Re: Talk to the teachers or TAs

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
There was no way that Kathy was going to miss out on windsurfing, but she made it a point to hang around on the beach for a bit in case anyone wanted to talk to her.

And if she was also keeping an eye out for Alluka to make sure she was settling in okay.
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Workout Hand on Hip)

Re: Windsurf/fish/beachcomb

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Like there was any question about which of these two activities that Kathy was going to enjoy. Sorry, Mr. Spe--sorry, Eliot, but how was sitting in one spot and hoping for fish to come bother you supposed to stand up to windsurfing?

Using a cabana to get changed, Kathy watched Parker's lectures and then eagerly set out with a board.

"WOOOOOOO!"

Re: Windsurf/fish/beachcomb

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Pull up! Pull up!" Parker called, then grinned. "Like that, yeah!"

Re: Listen to the lecture/Introduce yourself

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Welcome back!" Parker gave her a pleased grin. "No safety protocols here. So. Don't do anything I wouldn't."

No, really. Think about that.
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Huh?)

Re: Listen to the lecture/Introduce yourself

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
"...I'm not even sure what that would entail," Kathy said, blinking.

Sitting on the beach with a book, maybe? Napping?

"I'll be as careful as I can be when flinging myself off of something ridiculously high?"

Re: Listen to the lecture/Introduce yourself

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Excellent." Yes, Kathy. Exactly.
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Workout Halfshirt)

Re: Windsurf/fish/beachcomb

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
Kathy pulled up, narrowly escaping a mishap, and then grinned over her shoulder at Parker. "We need more wind!" she called. "So we can go faster!"

They had plenty. Kathy was just used to ridiculous speeds.
spin_kick_snap: Kang Min Kyung as Kathy/Banzai (Concerned)

Re: Talk to the teachers or TAs

[personal profile] spin_kick_snap 2015-05-05 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
So, of the two teachers, Kathy had pegged Eliot as the one who was better with interpersonal relations. Which was why she fell into step with him before heading over to change into a wetsuit. "You have a quick second?" she asked in a voice pitched not to carry far.

Re: Windsurf/fish/beachcomb

[identity profile] whoisalicewhite.livejournal.com 2015-05-05 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
"You'll get more air when the tide comes in," Parker called back. "Then you can start trying to do tricks and jumps!"

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