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"It's Coraline. Not Caroline. Coraline."
14 December 2009 @ 02:52 am
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14 December 2009 @ 10:09 am
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14 December 2009 @ 12:47 pm
Raven and Karla had A Very Important Mission: there were cookies to be made for Santakin Santa Claus! After all, they had promised the appropriate tribute in return for their ponies. Though Raven had never baked before, so she was relying on Karla's guidance in preparing them.
It might be wise to seek cover.
One thing was certain -- they would not be using the cookie cutters that Raven had found at 'Dite's Decadent Delights the other day.
[ooc: open as common rooms are, but enter at your own risk. :D (Cookie cutter link is kinda NSFW, but not graphic.)]
It might be wise to seek cover.
One thing was certain -- they would not be using the cookie cutters that Raven had found at 'Dite's Decadent Delights the other day.
[ooc: open as common rooms are, but enter at your own risk. :D (Cookie cutter link is kinda NSFW, but not graphic.)]
Current Mood: productive
14 December 2009 @ 11:52 am
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14 December 2009 @ 12:21 pm
Alex opened up the shop on time, wondering where the month had gone. And where all of the fruit had come from.
Seriously.
Alex decided to ignore it for the moment and tidy up the shop. She gathered up all the fruit she could find and placed it in a basket on the counter. She had a feeling she'd find more before the day ended.
The Magic Box is open.
Seriously.
Alex decided to ignore it for the moment and tidy up the shop. She gathered up all the fruit she could find and placed it in a basket on the counter. She had a feeling she'd find more before the day ended.
The Magic Box is open.
14 December 2009 @ 12:11 pm
There was a cart set up in the lobby. Not just any cart, no, but a magical cart of caffeine and sweet sugary goodness. Oh yes, it was Student Council's Finals Week coffee cart, and the Perk and J. GOB had outdid themselves in their offerings to the magical cart of caffeine.
Also George was around when he wasn't taking his Sex Ed final. And if you thought he wasn't overdosing on caffeine and sugary goods, well, clearly you have never met the magical cart of caffeine and sweet sugary goodness.
[OOC: IDEK. Open to all, mod your drinks and snacks and YAY FINALS]
Also George was around when he wasn't taking his Sex Ed final. And if you thought he wasn't overdosing on caffeine and sugary goods, well, clearly you have never met the magical cart of caffeine and sweet sugary goodness.
[OOC: IDEK. Open to all, mod your drinks and snacks and YAY FINALS]
14 December 2009 @ 11:08 am
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14 December 2009 @ 10:07 am
Two parties two nights in a row. Adrian couldn't say he had a problem with this, especially when he could partake of the open bar. (He appreciated it.) After sectioning off the lounge for the party, he even assured a wary-looking Tino that he'd actually work tonight, just to help him out.
Which probably meant if Rose came up for drinks, he would give them to her, but it still counted.
[Up early by request. Mod Tino for fast service, Adrian pings will get picked up around 9 ET.]
Which probably meant if Rose came up for drinks, he would give them to her, but it still counted.
[Up early by request. Mod Tino for fast service, Adrian pings will get picked up around 9 ET.]
14 December 2009 @ 08:52 am
"Welcome to our last class of the semester," Ghanima said. "Today, I'd like to hear from you."
"We've covered another of religions in this class, looking at how and why they developed, and their basic belief structures. Now I'm going to ask you to think about what you've heard, and use your imaginations."
"I'd like you to picture yourself dropped into a hostile environment. You have no money, no allies, and the natives are quite hostile to outsiders. Luckily, you are exceedingly familiar with the planetary religion and it's resultant myths and legends."
"Out of all the various religions we've covered, which one would you find the easiest to use to your advantage in this situation? Or if you cannot picture yourself in such a situation, what religion that we've studied has intrigued you the most?"
[OCD up!]
"We've covered another of religions in this class, looking at how and why they developed, and their basic belief structures. Now I'm going to ask you to think about what you've heard, and use your imaginations."
"I'd like you to picture yourself dropped into a hostile environment. You have no money, no allies, and the natives are quite hostile to outsiders. Luckily, you are exceedingly familiar with the planetary religion and it's resultant myths and legends."
"Out of all the various religions we've covered, which one would you find the easiest to use to your advantage in this situation? Or if you cannot picture yourself in such a situation, what religion that we've studied has intrigued you the most?"
[OCD up!]
14 December 2009 @ 09:09 am
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14 December 2009 @ 08:16 am
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14 December 2009 @ 08:43 am
There was a platter of Christmas cookies with coffee, hot chocolate, and milk on the side on a table at the back of the lab. The lab tables were covered with less savory supplies.
"Welcome to your final," Tyler said. "I am sure those of you who have taken a class with me before will be astounded to hear that our last lab is making soap. Technically" -- he grinned -- "we are creating the alkali salt of a fatty acid." He went through a thumbnail lecture on the science of that. "If you've done it before, try to do it better, or add scents or herbs this time."
"Before you start on the soap process, please write 150 words or so on what you learned from this class. Thanks. You guys were a good group."
"Welcome to your final," Tyler said. "I am sure those of you who have taken a class with me before will be astounded to hear that our last lab is making soap. Technically" -- he grinned -- "we are creating the alkali salt of a fatty acid." He went through a thumbnail lecture on the science of that. "If you've done it before, try to do it better, or add scents or herbs this time."
"Before you start on the soap process, please write 150 words or so on what you learned from this class. Thanks. You guys were a good group."
14 December 2009 @ 05:06 am
It was a cupcake-baking sort of morning. Mostly because Lacey had found out that tomorrow was National Cupcake Day, and she wanted in on that.
. . . it was also an 'oh, God, Farmville, stop freezing' kind of day, and in combination this meant a lot of Lacey running frantically back and forth between the kitchen and her computer and occasionally babbling things about what would happen if she could really make cupcakes with green milk from her dairy full of alien cows.
Luke's is open, and lo, was there much amusement from the staff. When they weren't dodging out of Lacey's way.
. . . it was also an 'oh, God, Farmville, stop freezing' kind of day, and in combination this meant a lot of Lacey running frantically back and forth between the kitchen and her computer and occasionally babbling things about what would happen if she could really make cupcakes with green milk from her dairy full of alien cows.
Today's Specials
Artichoke, Potato, and Portobello Mushroom Casserole
Leek and Chestnut Soup
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich
NOW HIRING - Please See Manager for Details
Artichoke, Potato, and Portobello Mushroom Casserole
Leek and Chestnut Soup
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich
NOW HIRING - Please See Manager for Details
Luke's is open, and lo, was there much amusement from the staff. When they weren't dodging out of Lacey's way.
14 December 2009 @ 07:35 am
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14 December 2009 @ 11:41 pm
Today, each desk had a face-down sheet of paper lying on it.
"Good afternoon, class, I do hope you're ready for your final," Bond began with a grin. "Now, the only real way to test what you've learnt would be with a practical test, but since that is more than out of the question, instead you're going to sit a short test, which should be quite easy if you've been paying attention."
"You can begin when you're ready."
[ooc:wait for ocd up]
[Class Roster|Class Rules|Previous Classes]
"Good afternoon, class, I do hope you're ready for your final," Bond began with a grin. "Now, the only real way to test what you've learnt would be with a practical test, but since that is more than out of the question, instead you're going to sit a short test, which should be quite easy if you've been paying attention."
"You can begin when you're ready."
[ooc:
[Class Roster|Class Rules|Previous Classes]
Current Mood: productive
14 December 2009 @ 07:29 am
So, it was officially the last day of this class. Loki had toyed with the idea of giving some hard as shit final just to be a bastard but even he couldn't make himself do that. Instead, he'd brought in some donuts and there were a few books spread out across a table at the front of the room.
"Welcome back," he greeted, giving them all a wave. "Since I was only your teacher for about half a semester, I didn't want to try and give you a final on shit I didn't know and shit you may not remember. So, instead, I brought in some breakfast and got some books on fairy tales from the library. As far as I know, they all have some type of magical animal. For your final, pick one of the books, read it and then tell everyone if you'd do anything different with the magical creature in the book. That's it. Easy, right? Don't say I never fucking gave you anything."
With that, he grabbed a donut and took a seat.
"Welcome back," he greeted, giving them all a wave. "Since I was only your teacher for about half a semester, I didn't want to try and give you a final on shit I didn't know and shit you may not remember. So, instead, I brought in some breakfast and got some books on fairy tales from the library. As far as I know, they all have some type of magical animal. For your final, pick one of the books, read it and then tell everyone if you'd do anything different with the magical creature in the book. That's it. Easy, right? Don't say I never fucking gave you anything."
With that, he grabbed a donut and took a seat.
Current Mood: bouncy
14 December 2009 @ 07:08 am
After getting into their traditionally awful uniforms and entering the Danger Shop, students would find that their normal gym had been transformed into a dank and foggy cliff face and that they stood on a deck over very dark and deep water. The professor stood at the bottom of the cliff next to a series of ropes that dangled from so high up the tops could not be seen through the fog. Way up at the top of the cliff was a whole mess of comfortable furniture, pillows, and blankets along with a big screen ready to show the movie.
"Romantic comedies aren't all that great," Ronon started, looming in front of his students one last time. "Least not from this planet. But I got a friend who quotes this one all the time and he's cool so we'll go with it." And weren't they all lucky for that. "So for the final, you're watching The Princess Bride and climbing up the face of the Cliffs of Insanity. Not in that order. Be aware, the ropes have a tendency to break in the movie, so I bet you run into that, too. Otherwise you've been a good class and with luck I won't see any repeaters next go round."
"Romantic comedies aren't all that great," Ronon started, looming in front of his students one last time. "Least not from this planet. But I got a friend who quotes this one all the time and he's cool so we'll go with it." And weren't they all lucky for that. "So for the final, you're watching The Princess Bride and climbing up the face of the Cliffs of Insanity. Not in that order. Be aware, the ropes have a tendency to break in the movie, so I bet you run into that, too. Otherwise you've been a good class and with luck I won't see any repeaters next go round."
Current Mood: indifferent
14 December 2009 @ 10:56 pm
Liz was on time for her shift. She made sure that everything was set up and organized and that the specials were placed out before she opened.
Welcome to the Arms Hotel!
Today's Specials: Lasagne Bolognaise
Today's Specials: Lasagne Bolognaise
14 December 2009 @ 05:52 am
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14 December 2009 @ 04:04 am
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14 December 2009 @ 03:20 am
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14 December 2009 @ 02:01 am
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14 December 2009 @ 01:52 am
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14 December 2009 @ 08:08 am
It was a Monday. Arthur was training. The weekend had been... normal. These were all good ingredients for a decent morning, if you asked him, and since he was the only person in the room who was currently involved in narrative, damn straight you were asking him. Or something.
Practice was quick and fierce today, combining his natural discipline with more than a measure of fire as he went through some of his more intense attack drills.
[[ open! ]]
Practice was quick and fierce today, combining his natural discipline with more than a measure of fire as he went through some of his more intense attack drills.
[[ open! ]]
14 December 2009 @ 08:06 am
It had taken him a couple of weeks, but Ender was now fairly sure that the telegraph was wired well into the Fandom communications network. Which meant that for all intents and purposes, it should work.
With that project relegated to the occasional test (mostly coming up positive), Ender was left the time to dig into a new helping of data from the colony; not just about the Formics, but also something about bugs they'd found. Hm.
[[ open! ]]
With that project relegated to the occasional test (mostly coming up positive), Ender was left the time to dig into a new helping of data from the colony; not just about the Formics, but also something about bugs they'd found. Hm.
[[ open! ]]
14 December 2009 @ 08:03 am
The office staff only had to take one look inside the office today to decide they weren't working.
There was fruit. Everywhere. In the desks. Around the corner. In the nook near the toilets. And they knew fruit. Randomly appearing fruit.
It was a bad omen.
They took an extended lunch break.
There was fruit. Everywhere. In the desks. Around the corner. In the nook near the toilets. And they knew fruit. Randomly appearing fruit.
It was a bad omen.
They took an extended lunch break.
14 December 2009 @ 12:52 pm
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14 December 2009 @ 12:37 pm
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14 December 2009 @ 12:03 am
...
...
...okay, I guess he's not coming in.
*squeaking*
How in the hell am I supposed to know where he is? All I know is that means we get to listen to decent music tonight.
Okay, light's on, thanks for telling me. Good evening, Fandom. This is Lois Lane with WTFH Fandom radio. I have no idea where my partner is but that's okay. I've done this alone before.
( Cut for your convienence )
...
...okay, I guess he's not coming in.
*squeaking*
How in the hell am I supposed to know where he is? All I know is that means we get to listen to decent music tonight.
Okay, light's on, thanks for telling me. Good evening, Fandom. This is Lois Lane with WTFH Fandom radio. I have no idea where my partner is but that's okay. I've done this alone before.
( Cut for your convienence )
Current Music: Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
13 December 2009 @ 10:52 am
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13 December 2009 @ 09:59 am
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13 December 2009 @ 09:07 am
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13 December 2009 @ 07:52 am
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13 December 2009 @ 07:14 pm
She'd managed to forget that there was a party going on until late enough that she'd have felt sort of weird showing up—not to mention 'bout the fact that Ino was a bit weirded out by the idea of showing up at some strange grown-up's place for a party—and so, with her Santa hat perched jauntily on her head, she'd wandered into her common room to make hot chocolate.
It was totally seasonal. And so was the candy cane she was nibbling on. The candy was obviously the best part of this holiday, especially for someone who only had the vaguely concept of what the holiday entailed beyond 'shiny presents'.
But presents? Were pretty awesome too. She leaned against the counter and sipped her hot chocolate idly.
[Because I had to use this icon today, yes! Toootally open common room!]
It was totally seasonal. And so was the candy cane she was nibbling on. The candy was obviously the best part of this holiday, especially for someone who only had the vaguely concept of what the holiday entailed beyond 'shiny presents'.
But presents? Were pretty awesome too. She leaned against the counter and sipped her hot chocolate idly.
[Because I had to use this icon today, yes! Toootally open common room!]
13 December 2009 @ 07:09 pm
After last week, Adora had rather expected Tino to be as embarrassed as she was about the whole incident.
Unfortunately, he'd heard about what she'd said about his performance and was trying to get a second chance. "For the fourth time, I'm sure you were just tired that day! I know everyone's not built the same, my friend, I promise you it wasn't a complaint." Sure it wasn't.
Caritas was open!
Unfortunately, he'd heard about what she'd said about his performance and was trying to get a second chance. "For the fourth time, I'm sure you were just tired that day! I know everyone's not built the same, my friend, I promise you it wasn't a complaint." Sure it wasn't.
Caritas was open!
Current Mood: disappointed
13 December 2009 @ 06:52 am
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13 December 2009 @ 05:48 pm
With some very much not medieval winter clothing, Merlin was rather enjoying the cool weather. Now that he wasn't going to freeze without all the layers he owned on.
Because no one wanted a wizard-cicle.
It might have helped that he was being dragged by Brynn through the park for her exercise. Why on earth he thought walking a dog that weighed about as much as him was a good idea was best left to the ages.
[[Open like a park]]
Because no one wanted a wizard-cicle.
It might have helped that he was being dragged by Brynn through the park for her exercise. Why on earth he thought walking a dog that weighed about as much as him was a good idea was best left to the ages.
[[Open like a park]]
13 December 2009 @ 06:06 am
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13 December 2009 @ 04:39 pm
So. It was that time of year and there was a kid around. That meant Wade needed to teach Jan all the wonders of the saccharine sweet morals on TV this time of the year.
"Now, I was thinkin' of startin' you out with that wimp-ass It's A Wonderful Life where they never gave that guy his comeuppance for losing all their money. Because I'd choke a bitch," He said, fiddling with the DVD player as Jan sat perched on the couch with a very displeased fox in her arms. "Teach him to lose my money with a fist to the face."
Jan just giggled in agreement as someone was being silly.
He thought it best not to mention he totally would punch Jimmy Stewart in the face if he could.
"Not that The Grinch is much better, but... It's a kids classic."
[[For that guy who actually lives there. SP for great justice]]
"Now, I was thinkin' of startin' you out with that wimp-ass It's A Wonderful Life where they never gave that guy his comeuppance for losing all their money. Because I'd choke a bitch," He said, fiddling with the DVD player as Jan sat perched on the couch with a very displeased fox in her arms. "Teach him to lose my money with a fist to the face."
Jan just giggled in agreement as someone was being silly.
He thought it best not to mention he totally would punch Jimmy Stewart in the face if he could.
"Not that The Grinch is much better, but... It's a kids classic."
[[For that guy who actually lives there. SP for great justice]]
13 December 2009 @ 04:52 am
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13 December 2009 @ 04:11 am
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13 December 2009 @ 03:37 pm
Kyle didn't wear hats and he had no concept of Santa Claus, so this thing on his head perturbed him.
The fact that he couldn't seem to damage it with his lightsaber didn't help with the perturbation.
[OOC: No OCD in honor of the word 'perturbation.']
The fact that he couldn't seem to damage it with his lightsaber didn't help with the perturbation.
[OOC: No OCD in honor of the word 'perturbation.']
13 December 2009 @ 03:52 am
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13 December 2009 @ 03:09 pm
There was nothing quite like coming home from two weeks of having sand in places sand really didn't belong (and trust that John was thrilled not to have been buried alive this time) to discover your wife had moved out while you'd been away. Sure, John had known they were transferring to an air base in the UK at the end of that week, but he'd kinda thought they were going together.
After a long and very heated one-sided discussion that could be summarized as 'it's not me, it's you, John,' Nancy had informed him she was hopping a plane back to California and that he would be contacted by her lawyer - who was recommended by Dave - to deal with the details of the divorce. It seemed that in the blink of an eye, the era of being sequestered in Japan with Nancy was over.
A month later the new Major was celebrating Thanksgiving alone in his flat on base after spending a few off hours at the driving range (and don't get him started on how awesome it was having a golf course a short jog from home), popping open a crappy foreign beer, tuning in to whatever crap sport the Europeans called football, and settling onto...the single plush armchair Nancy'd left for him to take. At some point John figured he'd head to Cambridge for some decent furniture. Right now, there was no need for even a second chair. John was a month from 25, on the road to divorce after two years of marriage, and had basically lost all of his close friends to war or poor relationship choices. Who'd sit in it?
[We're officially out of lemons. Bring on the limes!]
After a long and very heated one-sided discussion that could be summarized as 'it's not me, it's you, John,' Nancy had informed him she was hopping a plane back to California and that he would be contacted by her lawyer - who was recommended by Dave - to deal with the details of the divorce. It seemed that in the blink of an eye, the era of being sequestered in Japan with Nancy was over.
A month later the new Major was celebrating Thanksgiving alone in his flat on base after spending a few off hours at the driving range (and don't get him started on how awesome it was having a golf course a short jog from home), popping open a crappy foreign beer, tuning in to whatever crap sport the Europeans called football, and settling onto...the single plush armchair Nancy'd left for him to take. At some point John figured he'd head to Cambridge for some decent furniture. Right now, there was no need for even a second chair. John was a month from 25, on the road to divorce after two years of marriage, and had basically lost all of his close friends to war or poor relationship choices. Who'd sit in it?
[We're officially out of lemons. Bring on the limes!]
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