fandomhigh | Food Field Trips, Friday 12/20 2nd Period

Mind the ball pits,” Stark said. “You may need to go through one to get to the portal so just be aware.”

Don’t fall in, people. Jumping in was fine. Falling could lead to injury and nobody worked at the clinic on Fridays!

“So,” he said to everyone gathered at the Portalocity office, “it’s the final class of the fall and since this class does not need an exam, we’ll just be taking another trip. Today we’ll be going to Texas to visit the Dr. Pepper Museum.”

That was why he’d invited a guest to join them today if she was able. Because Dr. Pepper.

“The museum has exhibits about the history of Dr. Pepper as well as the building itself. Plenty of things to look at and learn about before trying out some of the experiences. You can taste sodas, make sodas, and there’s even a ‘paranormal experience’ but that unfortunately won’t be possible to do today. It also has a soda fountain where everyone can get a beverage.” Included with the price of admission!

“So, unless someone needs ~~an extra hour~~ time in the ball pit before we go, it’s time to head to Texas.”

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Like you'd like to be a Pepper too!

Sir Graham of Daventry

Summer Smith

Charlie Gale

Raiden

Steph Gingrich

Steven Grant

Llewellyn Watts

Explore the museum! Learn about how Dr. Pepper was invented here and check out the old school bottling setup. There’s even an exhibit on lunch counter sit-ins.

If you’d like, you can Make-A-Soda of your own. You get to take a bottle home with you after concocting your very own carbonated creation.

There’s also a Taste-A-Soda option where you can taste 6 signature Dr. Pepper flavors and earn your very own ‘soda expert’ button.

If you get thirsty, stop by the soda fountain for a soda or a float (or both, Stark’s not gonna judge you for that).

And don’t forget the gift shop!

Summer planned to seriously fuck up that Make-a-Flavor shit in a little bit, but first and foremost, she had to get herself one of those Soda Expert Buttons.

Was her drive to aquire one just so she could rub it in Tino's face later? Yes, yes it was.

Look, if Summer had a middle name, Petty wouldn't be a bad fit, that's all she was saying.

"I'm a little frightened of what you might concoct here," Stark admitted. "But only a little."

Unless Summer had smuggled in extra ingredients which was extremely possible.

It wasn't like Summer even knew where they were going! What? Did you think she just carried random gross ingredients around with her in her purse wherever she went?

Okay, fine, so she actually usually did, but that was not the point.

She just beamed beatifically at Stark for a moment. "At least you'll know I'm restricted to only what they have to offer."

OR WAS SHE??

Maybe she'd found out from Rey or a squirrel or from just being clever!

And yes, Stark did think Summer carried emergency grossness supplies in case of emergencies. He knew her even if he didn't go snooping in her purse.

"Will I know that though? I'm not certain. You've surprised me before. Often."

Rey was glad to be invited this week, but the Make-A-Soda thing in particular could maybe be a disaster to anyone else once she was done with it.

Listen, it was going to be good for her, okay?

Would it be as bad as whatever Summer might make though? Could it be?

"Enjoying this so far? I'm glad you could come."

Nothing could top Summer there. Don't even try.

"Me too. Thank you for inviting me," she smiled. "It's a lot different than I expected!"

Maybe Rey had a talent that was as yet undiscovered!

"I thought of you when I saw this place existed," Stark said. "And it's different than I thought as well. I wasn't expecting the exhibit about the sit-ins. It's too bad we couldn't have done the paranormal experience."

"I don't know that I needed the paranormal associated with my drinks anyway," she said. "There anre enough other things to do."

"I like to see if there any real ghosts I can see for those," Stark said. "I didn't find any in Canada, on the last trip, when we did a ghost tour."

Maybe they'd been hiding or maybe there had been no ghosts. There was no way of knowing for certain.

"But this is good, what we get to do. Plenty of options and something for everyone, I think." If nothing else everyone got a soda! Who didn't want a nice free beverage?

"And even if not, it's easy enougb for them to pass the time," she said with a smile.

"Do you think you'll be able to do all you want to while you're here? Last week we went to the Jello Museum and it was very small but other weeks, like this, there's much more to see and do."

But it wasn't like he could not go there with Summer in the class.

"Are you going away next week?"

"Yeah, I'll be home," she said. "Not sure when I'll be back yet, but before New Year's. Are you staying around?"

"Summer and I are going home. My other home. To Moya. We're bringing them some Christmas. I'm not sure for how long. A few days, I think. It will be good to see everyone again."

And not wait years between visits. What a concept!

"That'll be fun," she said. "Has Summer been there yet?"

"We went in the spring," Stark said. "So she could meet everyone." Including Moya because Moya was important.

"It went well, mostly. I was worried but it went well."

No wars, no coups, nobody had been imprisoned, Noranti hadn't poisoned or drugged anyone. Sure, Summer had had a bit of a breakdown at the end looking at the stars but it wasn't like Stark hadn't cried like that on Moya plenty of times himself.

"Moya's a very good ship. You'd like her, I think. You could visit sometime, if you liked."

Steven would never forget the gift shop. How else could he try to bring a trip themed cat toy home for Raphael?

He's here for that! And for soda.

It's a middle school on the Friday before winter break...

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