The Deck - Friday Lunchtime

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

Jack was a fan of summer, but today was plain hot and that he had issues with. But he was a guy to take advantage of a situation like this. He had deck chairs, an umbrella and a cooler full of ice and cans of soda for anyone who came by. Jack was happy with the view from here and didn't plan on going anywhere until the sun went down some and the temperatures cooled off.

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[therewaslife]

After his class earlier, Bod had gone into town to pick up a few things for Kate's party later on. He was just now making his way back to the dorms and decided to stop off on the deck to enjoy the warmth.

"You certainly look comfortable," he said, giving Jack a wave. "Fan of Egypt or a fan of the heat?"

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"I'm a fan of sitting in the shade and staying out of Egypt and the heat," Jack replied with a smile. "Drink?"

[therewaslife]

"Please," Bod said and took a seat himself, settling the bags beside him and stretching out. "This heat is quite fierce especially considering we were just in Iceland where this...was not happening at all."

That was an understatement. "I wonder if there's such a thing as climate shock."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"There is," Jack assured him. "There definitely is. I'm ready to melt. Normally there's some warning before summer hits, but going from Iceland to this?"

[therewaslife]

"If the island can laugh, I'm sure it is," Bod said and then frowned while he pictured the island with a mouth somewhere. That was just...a weird image. He shook it off. "Have you been into Egypt yet? It's massive."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

Jack shook his head. "Bobby will probably want to check it out. Have to make sure he doesn't get lost or end up buried in one of the pyramids. Doesn't this freak you out? It's Egypt right out there, not even modern Egypt. A short walk and you're wandering around in history." He may have thought about this too hard while looking at the view this week.

[therewaslife]

"I..." Bod paused and thought about it. "You know, considering some of the other things that have occurred while I've been here, I don't think I'd even list this in my top ten of strange island happenings. It's definitely unique and unexpected but it's also proven to be quite exhilarating. I've always wanted to travel and where else would I get to actually time travel?"

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"You sound like Bobby," he said not unkindly. "Everything is an adventure."

[therewaslife]

Bod chuckled and didn't disagree. "I prefer to see it as an opportunity that would be exceptionally ridiculous to pass up. When might I get to walk around in history again? I came from a very isolated place and haven't really gotten to stretch my legs, so to speak, until just recently. I'm taking advantage."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"What are you going to do in Egypt?"

[therewaslife]

"I'm not sure yet, actually," he said and laughed. "Today's mostly a day for Kate's party so I'm sure I'll get off island and into Egypt tomorrow. Perhaps I'll get myself purposefully lost so I can spend all day finding my way back and exploring along the way. It's not the first time I've done that in a new place."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"That's not a bad way to explore. Though it's easier if you can catch a cab home if you get really lost. There's a party today?"

[therewaslife]

"Kate's throwing a third floor party but everyone's invited," he replied, nodding. "It's at the beach later on tonight. I'm helping her in that I'm carrying the heavy items and helping her set up. You should definitely come. It'll be another way to enjoy the shade since the sun will be down."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"I really need to start paying more attention," Jack laughed. That was what happened when you had your head in the clouds all week. "That's the good thing about warm weather. Once the sun isn't so bad, it's perfect partying weather. Should I bring anything?"

[therewaslife]

"I think it's up to your discretion," Bod replied. "I know Kate's providing some food and drinks but hey, the more food and drinks, the merrier right? And if you're wanting to swim, a bathing suit would probably be needed as well."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"You're making it easy to show up."

[therewaslife]

Bod chuckled again and shrugged. "It's really Kate's doing. She's made it easy to show up since she'd done all the difficult work. I've just been tasked with carrying things. And, since I'm telling you of said party, I guess spreading the word has also become a task."

[notlikejack.livejournal.com]

Bobby considered his brother doubtfully. "Wouldn't the whole 'cooling off' thing work better at the beach?"

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"You're doing a great job," he replied with a laugh.

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"There's a breeze up here too."

[therewaslife]

"Thank you," he said, nodding. "Kate will be pleased I managed to get more people to come to her party. She's spent a lot of time planning this and it's been a very long week so I know she's hoping this is a good time for people."

[notlikejack.livejournal.com]

"You're expecting it to only from from specific directions though," Bobby pointed out. "The dorms building could be blocking the breeze."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"It's a good way to get to know some of the new people. Should be a good time. Thanks for letting me know about it."

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

"The breeze wouldn't be so great on the beach if it was coming across the island first."

[therewaslife]

"You're welcome," Bod said, giving Jack a nod before pushing back to his feet. "I hope to see you there. And if you don't make it, I'll at least know I did my job so Kate can't frown at me."