http://vkandis-son.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] vkandis-son.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2007-09-24 07:45 am

The picnic tables in front of the dorms: Sunday afternoon

Karal had been working in his room most of the day, but it was gorgeous outside, no sign of rain, and he was getting a bit sick of being cooped up in there, so he packed up all his papers and carried them downstairs to the picnic tables.

As it happened, they also gave him a lot more space to spread out, so that's what he did, covering one table completely.

Just in case, he made sure everything was held down with rocks so it wouldn't blow away, then settled in to writing his report to send home to Karse.

[ooc: open of course. Just FYI, he's writing in Karsite, and it looks like this.]

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-23 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Inara was also out enjoying the weather, taking a stroll around the grounds and buying some fresh produce. She set her bag on the table and sat down on the bench across from Karal, smiling at him. "Hello. Can I interest you in an apple?"

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-23 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
She rummaged in her bag for a minute, then handed him a crisp-looking, shiny one. "I'm told they're grown here, which is just unbelievable. How are you?"

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Things go reasonably well," she fidgeted a little, "and Shinon didn't grow its own apples--they were imported from agricultural planets, and prices were ridiculously high."

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
"We were allowed some fresh fruit in the training house, so we could acquire a taste for it, but it was more of a reward or treat than an everyday occurance," she explained, "but yes, the principle still holds true."

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Quiet, but not as peaceful as you'd expect. The girls were occasionally competitive in unhealthy ways," she acknowledged.

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Occasionally, but my best friend there--Nandi--she hasn't written to me yet. I think she was jealous that I got chosen to come here and she didn't, so I'm not sure there's even anyone there to miss anymore."

[identity profile] ambassadorinara.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes," she sighed, once again happy but conflicted, "that is true. I didn't expect to make permanent attachments here."

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-23 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Molly had spotted Karal out a window as she returned from flag football practice. After a quick trip to the nearest common room, she went out to say hi.

Hoping she wouldn't startle him too much, she walked up behind him and put a hand on his shoulder.

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-23 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Molly brushed his curls back off his forehead and leaned down to give him a quick kiss. "I saw you from a window and decided to come out and say hi and bring you something to drink." She offered him the cold bottle of water that was in her other hand.

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure!" Molly smiled and sat down next to him. "I'm just a good guesser," she said about the water. "Working on stuff from home?" she asked.

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
"I was heading back up to my room after hanging out at flag football practice and I saw you out a window," she explained.

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
She took his hand and threaded her fingers with his. "Oh, you didn't miss me playing. I was only there to watch and talk to John and Dawn. Today was just getting any new people up to speed anyway so not much happened."

[identity profile] bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com 2007-09-24 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Molly's stomach got all fluttery when he touched her and she let her eyes fall shut when he kissed her. Leaning forward just a little, she kissed him back just as lightly.