Sirius Campfire, Monday morning

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

Gladys had lit a campfire. She didn't get cold -- even if she did, it was probably too warm to need one -- nor did she eat or drink, so it wasn't really of any use to her.

But there was a spot for a fire to be made, and so she had made a fire. It was her first (golems being known more for putting them out than for lighting them), which meant she was learning how to make it better.

Of course, she was doing this by reaching into the flames, rearranging the burning logs, then observing the fire to see if it was made better or worse. Hands in the fire, she regarded it seriously.

[ooc: Of course it's open! Of course there's a pun!]

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[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

Yesterday had been a strange day for River, but better than expected. She was tired, thoughtful and couldn't sleep, so when she saw the clay person next to the fire she sat down next to her. At least there wasn't much mental noise from a golem.

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

Gladys swivelled to look at her, hands still in the fire. "Good Morning," she said, because politeness was important.

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

"Good morning," River said gravely, then added: "You're a new student. I'm River. No longer a student. Graduated recently. Do you like dancing?"

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

Gavin didn't have a class but he hadn't really paid much attention to those in his cabin last night so he was up and outside early, just to check things.

Apparently, someone was up earlier than him.

Someone big.

Wow.

"Hey," he said cordially, coming to sit near the fire.

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

Her eyes dimmed and flared. "Hey," she repeated. "Should I Say Hey Instead Of Good Morning?"

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Only if you want to," Gavin said, smiling a little. "Hey's just a greeting I use instead of good morning. But, good morning works too. I'm Gavin. I'm in this cabin too."

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

River raised a hand and waved to Gavin. "Been shopping again recently?" She still remembered the clothes he and Karal fed to Berthold.

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Not with Seely," Gavin said, waving back. "So, yes, but I've kept the clothes I bought because they weren't ugly and loud."

[tatooine-doofus.livejournal.com]

Luke tossed a small rock at Gavin's shoulder as he came closer.

Ah, the maturity of the recently graduated.

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Do you mind, old man?" Gavin groused. "Some of us are enjoying our youth!"

[stucklikadope.livejournal.com]

Giselle appeared out of the cabin, looking fresh and bright, just as if little birds had dressed her - and they probably had.

"Oh, hello," she said brightly to the stone - thing. "Don't your hands hurt? The fire's hot, you know."

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

"The Fire Is Hot But It Will Not Hurt Me." She moved another log, and the fire flickered slightly higher. "It Is Important To Make The Best Fire Possible. I Am Learning How To Do That."

[stucklikadope.livejournal.com]

"Oh, that is so nice of you," she gushed.

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

A new girl. River watched her and smiled.

[stucklikadope.livejournal.com]

"Hello!" Giselle said happily. "I'm Giselle. You have such pretty hair."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John peered at the fresh and bright girl. "Cabin life seems to be treating you well."

[tatooine-doofus.livejournal.com]

"Good morning!" Luke chirped at the new girl.

He would've remembered a redhead, after all.

[wannabehunter]

Jo made her way out of the cabin, yawning. "That's... not what I expected."

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

Gladys looked at the fire, then at Jo. "What Did You Expect?"

[tatooine-doofus.livejournal.com]

Luke was at loose ends as he delayed his inevitable departure for as long as possible.

Morning walks are good! Especially when he knew most of the people gathered around the campfire.

...just not the tall one. Made of stone. Wow.

"Good morning."

[wannabehunter]

Jo was not laughing at him.

That would be mean.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

Hating having a Monday class, John trudged out to the campfire and stared a bit at what he saw. "Yeah, it's too early."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Go back to bed, then," Gavin said, smirking.

[tatooine-doofus.livejournal.com]

"Good morning," Luke chirped. He was one of those horrifying morning people.

[wannabehunter]

Jo waved. "Hey John!"