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

[bigdamnprincipal]

Everyone might have been getting ready for the fall semester, but it was definitely still summertime in Fandom. The temperature was high, the wind was low, and it was only going to get hotter once everyone arrived.

There were chairs and tables set out around the lawn, some in shady spots and some out in the sun, and there was a long table of moddable food culminating in a table full of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet choices. There were also stacks of nametags for people to label themselves with, and lists to help folks find their siblings and roommates. With everything in order, it was time to welcome some new people!

[OCD is up! 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 Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

"Which has me thinking of all the extra money I'm going to have to spend filling it," Kathy said with a wink. "You'll come along and help me pick stuff out, right? I think the salesgirl I usually ask for advice is getting worried I don't have any friends."

To be fair, a few years ago and she'd have been right. On the other hand, a few years ago, Kathy wouldn't have dreamed of wearing any of the clothing in that store.

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[tigerundercover]

"I think that sounds like a lovely plan."

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

"We can add that to our list of roommate bonding plans," Kathy said with a laugh. "Show the newbies how it's done."

Yeah, Kathy might have just overheard Xanthippe's reaction to her roommate's identity.

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[tigerundercover]

It was hard to miss.

"Well, we do have an advantage. It'd be rude to lord that over them too much."

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

Kathy heaved a great sigh. "You never let me have any fun."

And then grinned. Because--really.

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[tigerundercover]

"Now now," Raven said. "I believe you'll find that what I do is make sure you have fun responsibly. Since you're so new to it and all."

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

"So, what's my first step to having fun responsibly?" Kathy asked. "I look to you for guidance, oh wise mentor."

Even if the last time she did that, she'd ended up in a bikini. Even Ezra was still wearing a shirt. For now.

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[tigerundercover]

For now.

"Step one is to relax. Fun comes when you let go of your worries, even just for a little while."

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

"...I have no idea how to even do that," Kathy said. "At least, not deliberately. What should I focus on instead?"

Did Raven mean guided meditation? Kathy could probably do that?

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[tigerundercover]

"Learning how to relax," Raven said. "I'm not saying you don't ever get to worry about anything; you're never going to be able to do that. But you can still learn to let go for even a few minutes here and there."

Re: Meet Your Roommate [Fall 2015]

[spin_kick_snap]

"Well, you'll have to teach me this art," Kathy said easily. "I mean, I can clear my mind to focus on things? But I'm pretty well stuck inside my own head unless I'm doing something intensely physical, like a routine or patrol or whatever."