fandomhighdorms | Behind the Dorms, Tuesday Afternoon

Beyond the rapidly-healing scratch on his left arm, Arthur looked downright sprightly today, for whatever measure of the phrase. He rubbed his gloves together as the reservists arrived, and didn't stop until everyone was there. "Two weeks ago, we spoke about guerilla tactics," he said, "I hope you've remembered some of it. Today, we'll be focusing on the stealth, rather than the immediate location of the ambush. We must find ways to render ourselves completely inaudible when need be, both through the use of tools, and our own skills."

He considered the group. "If any of you - including those of you affiliated with the other groups rather than this one - know of any tools at your own disposal that will minimize our own noise, especially in forestal environments or cobblestoned roads or the like, please share those with everyone so that we will know what options we've got if the time comes."

"As for the skills, a bit of hands-on practice might be needed." He nodded towards the preserve. "A while ago, we hid and sought each other out in the woods. Now, I propose something similar, but different. Form up pairs. One of you will venture deep into the forest, and then attempt to return here--" He leaned back to pat a particular spot on the dorm wall, "Without being spotted. You may draft others onto your team, if need me. The other must, at the very least, fully discern the location of the first, and whether or not they're alone-- and if possible, catch them."

He crossed his arms. "Remember that the movement of our troops and their numbers alone is valuable information in the hands of the enemy," he finished, "So it's key that you make sure you are not seen, nor heard enough to find."

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"You're perky-cheerful today," Dinah said, looking happy in response. "How's your day going that you're in such a bright mood?"

She sort of swayed back and forth. If she'd known it was a terrible teenage-girl cliche, she would be horrified, but it was a cliche for a reason.

"Apparently, what Griff wants is me."

"Oooooo!" Dinah'd do the bouncing for both of them at that. "Yay! Awwww! Tell me everything!"

She tucked in closer and blushed a little.

"Well, he came while I was taking pictures of Nyx to send to Eliot," she admitted with a little sideways glance at the dorms, "and we started talking and then I just wanted to apologize because I'd been thinking a lot about it and I showed him the flowers he'd got me since I pressed them in one of my books."

She grinned then.

"And he said he was sorry and then I told him about how I cleared things up with Leto and then we both kind of... admitted we were silly."

Oh dear goodness, she was babbling. If she cared enough, she'd be mortified she sounded like one of Those Girls from Ringo's.

"And then I told him I was still interested and he told me that when I'd asked him what he wanted, he knew the answer now."

"Yes! Awww, that's awesome!" Dinah glee'd for Fiona, and looked around to see if Griff was there to beam at. "I'm so, so glad you guys talked it out. And that it wasn't as hard as you thought it'd be." She reached to squeeze Fiona's hand, delighted for her.

The hand was given, though it was just a wee bit awkward since Fiona had withdrawn a little for the last few weeks. It took her a second to squeeze back, but she was nonetheless still excited.

"We should go out for ice cream or something. Or shopping. I want to celebrate."

"Shopping!" Dinah sang. "More shoes! That would be great." She rocked on her heels, looking incredibly pleased as she swung Fiona's hand. "Are you guys going out somewhere soon?"

She shrugged.

"We were, um, kinda busy so we didn't really figure that out."

There'd been Very Important Making Out to do and then Griff had headed back for his room.

"But I'm sure we're planning something sometime soon."

Dinah giggled, guessing what kind of 'busy' that might be. "Cool. You want to go shopping this evening? Or tomorrow morning? We could get ice cream after, catch up on stuff."

"Sure! I'm free after this," she said with a quick nod.

"Karla's taking me flying right after this," Dinah said with relish, eyes sparkling. "But I'll meet you at Pixie Dust after that's over, that work?"

"Definitely. It'll give me time to feed Nyx and check her water."

"Awesome!"

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