Behind The Dorms (And Beyond), Tuesday Afternoon

[bitchprince]

"Hello, reserves. I see you've all managed to keep it together in my absence," Arthur announced, "Something for which I apologise. This week, we will be returning to an old, tried strategy with the reserves, which is the mapping and exploration of the island. Obviously, we've already made our maps, but some of you have taken only to specific areas, or been so diligent little was left for anyone else," not looking at certain parties, thank you. "Because of this, I think freshing up our knowledge and experience might be a good idea."

Yes, at this point it had to be pointed out that Arthur was well aware of what Zack had made them do last week. There were also no cookies. Just water. An alarming amount of canteens of water, to be exact.

"We are going to hike around the island," he announced, "Get a feel for our coasts, keep an eye open for any oddities, and share the knowledge amongst ourselves. After all, we have to be prepared. Take a canteen - and I will not see any of you pausing to refill it if you wind up being a glutton - find a friend if need be, and get to it."

If anyone had been capable of going to Camelot and asking him, a certain Sir Dinadan might have been able to inform the collective reserves that this was exactly the kind of thing Arthur put people through when he had a hunch they didn't hate him hard enough, and also congratulations, this was going to keep happening if people kept being nice to him.

"And Zack? No cookies. You're with me."

It was possible Sir Dinadan was right.

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Arrive/Mingle

[bitchprince]

As you do when there isn't any food to be had.

Re: Arrive/Mingle

[intraspective]

That?

That was Ino totally sticking her tongue out at Arthur. She was allowed to be diligent, totally, geez.

Then she leaned against a tree and laughed softly.

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[brat_inslayage]

The localized wind gusts coming from the section of wall Kennedy was leaning against were part of a storm system of exasperation, complete with eyerolling and arms crossed over her chest.

Mapping the island. Mapping the island? She'd thought they were here to learn more about fighting, not get an orienteering badge.

"Come the hell on," she muttered under her breath.

Oh, shut up, Kennedy. You'll be grateful for this in a couple of years.

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[momslilassassin]

Ben's eyebrows arched up. "So this is a forced nature walk."

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[bitchprince]

"Seeing as how this is a military reserve, I would hope you wouldn't wander at a leisurely pace looking at the flowers," Arthur returned, with an equal eyebrow. He'd learned that one from Gaius.

Re: Arrive/Mingle

[momslilassassin]

"Perhaps the flowers are plotting to take over," Ben replied. "The candy grew very big this weekend, so it's not completely outside the realm of possibility."

Don't pick a fight, Ben.

Re: Arrive/Mingle

[bitchy_smurf]

Illyria neither minded the absence of food nor avoided it when it was present; some things tasted less like sawdust or compost than others, but that was about as far as her care for it went.

So she was here, still not coming anywhere near a mingle, and listening with slight approval to the plans for today.

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[weetuskenraider]

Tahiri had been getting a little bit spoiled by the cookies, and was looking at the lack of them sadly; she might consider using the exercise today as an excuse to just wander off for a little while. Wasn't like she hadn't done that often enough to know a few sections of the island really well by now . . .

Re: Arrive/Mingle

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

Honestly, Dinah was tempted to bring Pixie Stix for all, every week, if Arthur was going to keep this up. That'd teach him.

In the meanwhile, she was up for another hike around the island. Or possibly a race!

Re: Arrive/Mingle

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

Jennifer was there, and thinking she liked this better when Zack was in charge.

Hike!

[bitchprince]

Grab a partner, or head out on your own, but the entire group is heading out on a hike today. And expected to keep their eyes peeled for all irregularities. And they're not getting any more water.

Re: Hike!

[bitchy_smurf]

She'd traveled quite a bit of the island already when left to her own devices over the break, but Illyria had no issue with further exploration of her domain. Oh like Barney had really been in charge. environs.

It was possible she might even put up with company without bitching about how much she had to slow down for them and how their mere presence was offensive to her senses and they should walk over there on the other side of those rocks where she couldn't smell them.

...Possible. Nobody said likely.

Re: Hike!

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

"Illyria?" Dinah figured it'd be good to check first, before assuming the demon-king-girl wanted any company. "Need a partner?"

Re: Hike!

[bitchy_smurf]

"Never." Illyria gave the girl a look that skated down the length of her nose as if it were a ski slope. "But I will tolerate your presence."

Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

Once they ping in!

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

Arthur was looking stern, commanding, and maybe a little pleased with himself. Honestly. Three-legged races?

Re: Talk to the Guys

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

Jennifer decided to speak up.

"I think you're trying to hard," she said, not angry in her tone but serious.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

"And what makes you say that?" Arthur asked, his brows quirking up. Well, so far, she didn't sound like another Fiona.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Of course Merlin was somewhere over by Arthur. Hanging out.

Not lurking at all.

Or trying to hide from Katchoo should she be there.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

Arthur tolerated that for a goodly while before, by the end of the meeting, he turned, and asked, "Are you actually cowering behind me?"

Re: Talk to the Guys

[puppy_fair]

Well, if anyone asked Zack, he would tell them that he thought the three-legged races were an excellent exercise in cooperation and coordination.

If they continued asking Zack, he'd tell them that he'd had to leave his cookies in his room, today. Woe.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

Arthur snapped his fingers at Zack, then pointed at the trail ahead. "Get moving."

Oh, yeah, someone was going to be made to suffer today.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[puppy_fair]

Zack just barely managed to refrain from sticking his tongue out at Arthur. Barely. Apparently, now and again, he actually had a sense of self-preservation about him! He shot a cheeky sort of grin and a salute at Arthur before he nodded and started to jog.

"Just running, huh? I can do that, easy."

Oh, Zack. Don't say that. He might take it as a challenge.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[future_sandworm]

Leto was in a slightly better mood than he had been yesterday, but that didn't mean he was going to be very patient with people today. He stood, arms crossed, and watched the gathered people.

OOC

[bitchprince]

Lah dee dah!