Behind the Dorms, Tuesday Afternoon

[puppy_fair]

"Today," Arthur announced, looking fit and rested after his first night in a room that did not have an annoying desert noble in it. "We will be talking about the kind of inconveniences that Fandom likes to drop on us from the skies. Sure, poptarts or syrup may seem like a novelty, but when we're dealing with it in a combat situation it suddenly takes on an entirely new angle. Because of that, we are going to spend this week coming up with potential items of rain, and how to deal with them."

He was not going to allow any laughter in his reserves, and his expression made it clear that this was not funny. No, not even to you, newbies.

Zack was not going to giggle. He wasn't. He was going to plaster the most solemn look ever onto his face and he was going to nod. Solemnly.

"We saw the syrup on Friday," he noted, crossing his arms over his chest, because it was easier to pretend that he wasn't about to start giggling like an idiot if he looked at least remotely professional on the outside. "Which was inconvenient enough on Friday. Can you imagine what it would have been like, trying to slog through that mess with a bunch of vampires or griffons or malboros bearing down on top of you? It'd gum up your weapons, get in your eyes. We'd be dead meat." A pause. "And extra tasty."

That was helpful, Zack. Thank you.

... Zack, Arthur was trying to be serious. Please don't make him laugh.

Which he was making an effortless show of not doing, thank you. "Those of you who've been here long," he said, "Should share what you know about what rains from the sky. There are things we should be able to stock up on in case an invasion coincides with one of these things, such as glasses when the rain is-- glittery." Not. Laughing. "There are also ways we should be able to use these effects against our enemy. Had the harpies attacked during the syrup rain, it may have slowed their flight considerably, offering us new chances to attack."

"Or like the rain of condoms over in that other--" Zack clapped his hands over his mouth, wide-eyed and blushing. And then he fell into a fit of giggles the like the world had never before seen. There was a moment of that, and then he moved one hand away from his mouth, waving it vaguely in the direction of the other people around them. They could start any time now!

Helpfully, Arthur reached over to give Zack a thwap over the back of his head. "Get talking," he informed the crowd with a restrained smile.

[OCD on the way! up, and it helps if I note that fact, self.]

Comments

Arrive! Mingle!

[puppy_fair]

Talk about things!

And such!

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[azuldragon.livejournal.com]

Azula was there and as usual for her, on time.

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[weetuskenraider]

Tahiri wasn't laughing exactly, but she did look like she was having a hard time trying not to. She could almost hug Zack for that.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

Worf was there of course.

Again the mingling wasn't much his thing. Though he really couldn't stop anyone from trying.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

Sorry about that, Arthur. Gabrielle was going to be giggling over here. She couldn't help it! It was infectious when Zack did it!

So she'd claim, anyway.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[intraspective]

Yeah.

Ino was just going to be--over there, by the trees, and giggling at the meeting.

Looots of giggling, yes.

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[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

Firekeeper wasn't laughing, no, but her lips were quirked up in a smile as she and Blind Seer looked around, carefully cataloging the newcomers since they'd missed introductions week.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[brat_inslayage]

If very, very hard pressed to do so Kennedy might admit it was kind of cute, what a spaz Zack was. That might not be obvious given her skeptical expression. Why was one of the leaders of this group giving some of the flightier girls she'd known at old schools a run for their money in the giggle department?

Still. The syrup had been a hassle, and she could see the point of the question, which she was actually giving some serious thought.

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[bloody-luck.livejournal.com]

Mat had a very important question. "What's a pop tart?"

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[momslilassassin]

Ben was hiding a smirk behind his hand, mostly because he totally fanboyed Arthur didn't want to offend their leaders.

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[cutsthestrings.livejournal.com]

Fiona most certainly didn't laugh, but it was hard.

That said, she thought this was one of the more thoughtful meetings.

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[bitchy_smurf]

There were people behind the dorms talking tactics. While it didn't exactly sound like they were about to launch an attack on the mainland, it drew Illyria to the group like... maple syrup had drawn bees to her hair.

She had no trouble not laughing. There wasn't the tiniest crack of a smile on her face.

Mmm, mingling. That was when you stood with your arms folded and looked vaguely like you were trying not to look interested, right?

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[unborn-renegade.livejournal.com]

Jak had arrived! A little late, but he was there. He... also wasn't talking much.

But that was normal.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

Dinah was there after her audition. With a tiger. They were both going to need a nap soon, though.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[glacial_queen]

Karla was there, grinning a bit at the talk, though not actually giggling. She was also a little sad at the lack of refreshments.

Re: Arrive! Mingle!

[sorella-vecchia.livejournal.com]

Triela was there. She had two working legs this week! It almost made Arthur's presence tolerable.

Discuss!

[puppy_fair]

Peculiar weather patterns in time of crisis! What would you have done if we'd been invaded on Friday? What random objects have fallen from the sky in the past that could have been used to our advantage? Used against us? Just plain annoying?

Re: Discuss!

[azuldragon.livejournal.com]

"I had no problem fighting last Friday," Azula said. If one can't adapt to the environment that only makes you a poor fighter and her tone of voice might have indicated that.

Re: Discuss!

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

"While messy one must always adapt to your environment in battle," Worf stated gravely. "For Friday a certain type of rain gear that would not inhibit movement could be provided for those who are... squeamish about the unique weather have here."

Re: Discuss!

[weetuskenraider]

"No idea if the syrup would have messed up my lightsaber," Tahiri said thoughtfully. "I imagine it might; it'd definitely mess up my blaster. Good thing I have other options."

Re: Discuss!

[intraspective]

"Ugh." Ino was so eloquent, honest. "I'd pretty much have to switch to hand-to-hand almost exclusively. My long range weapons would have the same problem as anything else that flew--getting bogged down by the syrup."

She considered the rest of the question.

"The glitter could've been used to fling at peoples' faces, blind 'em temporarily so you can get the upper hand. I... don't think the little snow giraffes would've been much use, honestly."

Re: Discuss!

[bloody-luck.livejournal.com]

"Can't it just rain rain?" Mat replied. "That's enough of a problem in a combat situation."

Re: Discuss!

[cutsthestrings.livejournal.com]

"I could probably slice through anything that fell down," she admitted with a little smile, "but syrup would slow my movements down. I know there are students with technology that protects them from that kind of thing."

She was thinking of Leto.

"Maybe we could ask them to help. Or see if the magic reserves can come up with something that does the same thing?"

Talk to the Guys!

[puppy_fair]

There may or may not be troubles keeping straight faces among them. Ignore that.

Re: Talk to the Guys!

[puppy_fair]

Zack was there, of course. And failing miserably at keeping himself from giggling like an idiot.

THIS WAS SERIOUS BUSINESS.

OOC!

[puppy_fair]

I want pudding. *decides this*

Re: OOC!

[bitchy_smurf]

POP TARTS ARE SO TOTALLY EDIBLE, ARTHUR.