the deck | evening | wednesday | april 21

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

Even though he had one more final tomorrow, Hannibal was out on the deck, celebrating the fact that he'd pretty much managed to successfully finish high school. The drinks, the music, the candles, and his energy pretty much signified that something good had happened at least.

Sure, he was steadfastly ignoring thoughts of graduation still but it was nice to know he hadn't completely bombed out of school like he thought he might do at one point. That called from some libations and music. No, he wasn't up and dancing but he was tapping a foot along to the beat while sprawled in a lounger. It was almost the same thing.

[open deck is open, yep!]

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[solo_sword]

Coming back from her run, Jaina was drawn by the sound of the music, asking, "Are you having a party and forgot to put up posters?"

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Impromptu," he said, glancing over at her from behind his drink. "Not really a party so much as it's a 'thank hell the semester's over' night of relaxation. Wanna drink?"

[solo_sword]

"Got anything non-alcoholic?" she asked, stepping up onto the deck. "Coming off a workout, alcohol doesn't really mix."

And alcohol was not something you wanted to chug when thirsty. Omg.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

Hannibal peeked in the small cooler and came out with, amazingly, a bottle of root beer. "Closest thing I got. It's got the word beer in it so hopefully that doesn't turn you off."

[solo_sword]

"I'll somehow survive," she said, taking it and finding a seat. "Does this mean you're done, no more finals even?"

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"I've actually got one tomorrow," he said and shrugged. "But it's on modeling and it's Professor Deadpool's. Not that worried. If he gives a serious final, I'll apply to Yale in shock."

[solo_sword]

"You say that now, but wait till the squirrels report that you said that," she warned.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, but if he gave a serious final, that'd mean he'd have to grade it," he pointed out. "And I don't think he wants to spend his break doing that either. Everyone wants a little relaxation."

[solo_sword]

"It only takes a minute to give everyone straight C's," Jaina teased, taking a drink.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Are you trying to ruin my good mood?" he joked. "Besides, C still means I pass. I leave the grade freaking to the nerds."

[solo_sword]

"Which ones are the nerds again?" she wondered. "I know what dorks are." Since there seemed to be differences for all the names people got called.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"People that freak out to the point of giving themselves panic attacks about their grades," Hannibal decided. "I think they could qualify as dorks too. Those are pretty interchangeable."

[solo_sword]

"People actually get that stressed out? Huh. It's just a grade." Said she who'd never been to a traditional school before Fandom. And it was Fandom.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"You've really never met anyone like that?" Hannibal asked, raising an eyebrow. "Yeah, people get stressed badly. They worry about GPA's in the same way I worry about cars and girls and stuff."

[solo_sword]

"I had tutors growing up," she explained. "And school here... I don't see a lot of people worrying how their classes are going to go. Maybe I haven't been paying attention."

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"What, classes not challenging enough for you?" he joked. "You gotta study hard for things classes where you get to go to the beach and get graded on it."

[solo_sword]

"I have a Law and Order final on Friday and took Professor Atreides' classes for three years," Jaina grinned. She did try with her class selection.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I took a class on modeling and a class on living with difficult women," he said, shrugging. "I think I can safely fall under the slacker heading."

[solo_sword]

"Which means you don't have to worry about Deadpool giving you C's. I can see now where that works out." She'd never ever ever go for it herself.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"It's a good system," he said and shrugged. "It means I can do things like this without worrying that I'm about to wreck my future forever and ever. I'm not even going to college."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

Bruce had to stop as he returned to the dorms from a workout. "What is it with everyone and music this week?" he had to ask.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Celebrating the end of term?" Hannibal guessed. "Exercising their right to play loud music? I don't know, I'm not everyone."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"Fair point," Bruce said. "Are you celebrating, or just exercising the right?"

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"Little bit of both," he admitted, shrugging. "I've still got a final but I'm not too worried about it. After that, it's smooth sailing for me. I'll sit around and work on my tan."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"I finished my last one earlier," Bruce said. "It wasn't nearly as tough as I was expecting." Or, really, had been hoping for.

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"They get easier come summer," Hannibal told him. "I once took a class on spending time at the beach. One of the many reasons I love this place and don't wanna leave."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"Easier?" Bruce asked. He was only taking two classes a week already. He wasn't sure how it could get much easier than that. "Are there any summer classes that are challenging, or is it all simple?"

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"I wouldn't say they're simple," he said, backing up a bit to clarify. "They're a little more...specialized. They're not as intensive as regular classes. Little more laid back but you still learn things."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"I'm hoping you're right about that part," Bruce said. "But even if the classes are bad, I'd guess summer here must be fun."

[decoder-rings.livejournal.com]

"I haven't found anything to complain about yet," he agreed with a nod. "It'd be hard to find a better place to spend a summer than on an island that gets warm. Lots of parties, lots of pretty things."

[solo_sword]

"Welcome to the end of the semester," Jaina expained with a wave.

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," Bruce said. "I guess that's the best explanation possible."

[solo_sword]

"People are in a celebratory mood. Should last right up until summer classes start," she nodded. Which she didn't have to take!

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"How do the summer classes normally go?" Bruce asked. "Are they actually useful?"

[solo_sword]

"I took one that took place entirely on the beach," she said. "No, not really."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"At least I know to keep my expectations low," Bruce mused.

And at least it meant more opportunities to focus on truly important matters.

[solo_sword]

"So that means you're sticking around for the summer?" she guessed.

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"I'm going to see if I can't squeeze in a couple quick vacations, but other than that, yes," Bruce said. "What about you? You're graduating, right?"

[solo_sword]

"Yeah," she nodded. "I'l be around for a while. I'm not sure how long, but I'll be here." Still weird to say. She didn't think she'd get used to it.

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"Just out of curiosity, what do graduates do around here if they're not taking classes?" Bruce felt the need to ask.

[solo_sword]

"I've got my job in town I'll be keeping up with," she said. "A lot of people TA for classes, and there's usually a project they put on for the seniors to do. Last year they redid the sixth floor. I might do that, since I'm sure I'll have time."