Welcome Party for the Summer Students and Staff

[bigdamnprincipal]

Despite the slightly overcast sky, the weather is still good for welcoming all of the new arrivals for the Fandom High summer session. The graduation decorations (and gremlin debris) have been cleared from the front lawn, and replaced with tables of information packets, food, and drinks. A series of signs point the students to the information table first, where they can pick up their room assignments from the office drones, and then continue on to the food tables to mingle.

And no, there are no inflatable gremlins around today. It's far too early to start scaring the new folks. That's what the mingling section is for!

[OOC: All right folks, have at it!]

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Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I missed that one. Of course, I had just got back from England," Elizabeth grinned. "I think it's important that the school keeps allowing for these trips for the sake of students not from around here. That, and I like to travel!" She giggled, before nodding. "Yeah, probably a very good idea. I'm sure you'll be able to pull it off at some point."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I think we need to go to ballgame at some point. I'm just not sure who to talk to about it. What's more normal then hotdogs and baseball?" Isabel asked. "Maybe we can get the school to sponser a trip to an Orioles game. Travel is fun. Of course it depends on where and why you're traveling."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"The vice-principal perhaps?" Elizabeth suggested. "He seems to be up for fun." She grinned. "If it's a Red Sox game, I'm there!" Elizabeth nodded thoughtfully. "Yeah. And also? Spending hours in Heathrow is never fun."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"That's true, I bet we could talk Hawkeye into it." Isabel mimed writting a note, "I'll call him soon and ask about it. Oh, and if you ever get a chance to dance with him? Do it. He's a wonderful dancer."

"I haven't been to Europe yet. Someday..."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Excellent. It's been years since I've been to a ballgame," Elizabeth grinned. "Oh? I danced with Professor Lyman and Dr. Jackson at prom. Although I'm not sure if you can call it dancing with Professor Lyman at least! I'll keep an eye out for our vice-principal at Homecoming."

She nodded. "It's a great place. Anywhere in specific, or just anywhere you want to go?"

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Did he have two left feet?" she asked with a laugh. "I would have thought he'd know how to dance after all the White House dinners."

"I don't know specifically. I just know I'd like to see it before the time comes for me to leave." She shrugged, "cause I don't know that I'll be back."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Oh, yes," Elizabeth said with feeling. "That's what I thought too! Apparently CJ's tried to teach him many times. I tried teaching him. He is, possibly, unteachable."

She nodded. "Yeah, I get that. I'd probably suggest England, Italy and Russia."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"At least he can get by on his charm," Isabel grinned. "He certainly has that in abundance."

"I'll keep that in mind. Maybe next Spring Break."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth laughed. "He really does. And he needs it in DC. Especially when he comes up with secret plans to fight inflation!"

She nodded. "My other piece of advice? Don't rush it too much."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Just savor and enjoy a little bit at a time?"

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Exactly. I mean, you could rush around London in a day, but it doesn't really give you the feel for it, y'know?"

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Been there, done that. I'll keep that in mind," Isabel said. "I'd love to just get in some of the museums and just walk."

Re: Mingle/Meet the Newbies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Done that, but on several different days! "London's got some great museums, yeah," Elizabeth nodded. "I've not done nearly as much there as I would have liked really."