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

[bigdamnprincipal]

Picnic-ing in January - still not the best idea ever! But there were tables and chairs set up in the sun, and a nice bonfire going, and plenty of warm food for everyone to encourage socializing for as long as possible.

[OCD is 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 2016]

[crimson_sister]

"I expected to go to school," Lucille replied. His presentation had raised a question though. "How are you familiar with my place and time?"

Truthfully, he seemed more at home in her time, than what she had come to expect from this place.

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[nuclear_snide]

"I lived through it," Bob said. "Well, not exactly lived."

He generally liked to surprise people with his...existence, but anyone from over a century ago was probably already dealing with enough, and Bob wasn't cruel. "I'm not really a devastatingly handsome middle-aged man," he confided with a smile, hoping the teasing would lighten it, "I'm actually a devastatingly handsome very old ghost."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[crimson_sister]

"Oh."

By now Lucille knew better than to question this, but it did bother her that she was unable to tell if someone was actually making fun of her.

"Well, Bob, whatever... being you are, I am sure that confidence in appearance lighten things up." Surprisingly, even for Lucille herself, this wasn't said with any kind of sarcasm. To meet someone who at least understood her own time, and had manners when he made the effort, was comforting.

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[nuclear_snide]

Bob gave her a humorous bow. "I certainly look better than most people over one hundred, wouldn't you say?"

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[crimson_sister]

"I would never say anything to the contrary," she replied in mock seriousness. "And I have to confess you're the first ghost I have ever met."

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[nuclear_snide]

"Oh, lovely." Bob beamed at her. "There may be others here from time to time, but I'm the only full-time resident, as far as I'm aware." He pointed up at the school building. "I've an office inside, if you ever need to talk. I'm there most of the time, since...well." He waved his hand through the edge of the table.

Re: General Mingling [Spring 2016]

[crimson_sister]

Had she just made friends with a ghost? Well, at least he seemed to be a gentleman. And Lucille felt proud that she didn't even blink when his hand moved through the table. Clearly she was learning to control her confusion better.

"That is a very kind offer," she said. "I will keep it in mind."