By the Duck Pond in the Park, Monday Late Morning (08/27)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

After stopping in briefly to visit with Wilson in the clinic, Aziraphale made his way to the park, settling on his favorite bench by the duck pond. The ducks eyed him with a mixture of suspicion and resentment -- it had been quite a while since he'd visited them. But they were won over quickly enough when the paper sack of day-old scones appeared, and soon there was a good flock of them gathered around his feet to gather the crumbs.


[ooc: OPEN, whether you'd like to talk with Aziraphale or just use the park for your own purposes.]

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[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

With summer drawing to a close, Robin felt he should go for a dip in the pond while he still could. "Hi Mr. Aziraphale!" Robin waved. He had a weetiny towel draped over his shoulders.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Hullo, Mr Robin," Aziraphale replied, waving as well. He chuckled quietly at the image of a frog with a tiny towel.

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

It was entirely possible that Robin had been placed upon the earth for the sole purpose of making people laugh with the cute weetininess.

"How are you today?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Dreading all of the departures happening this week," Aziraphale admitted. "I don't much like change, I'm afraid."

He tossed a bit of scone toward a duck that was hanging back a little. "And how has your summer been?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Aside from the Dinosaurs and Ms. Umbrage, it's been great!"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale was still in denial over the dinosaurs, but he had plenty to say about the Umbrage situation.

"Oh goodness, yes," he agreed, with an unhappy frown. "That woman was an absolute monster. I'm only sorry you students had to go through so much at her hands."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Well the important thing now is that she's gone." Robin nodded.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"No..." the angel said thoughtfully, with a little smile. "I think the important thing is how everyone stood up to her, and refused to be cowed no matter how vicious she became. You students should all be proud of yourselves."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

Robin beamed. "That's good too." he said. "And I'm glad she left before the new students arrived."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"So am I, my dear," Aziraphale said, nodding. "I think it's good for all the new people to be able to start with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You'll be staying for the fall term?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Uh huh. I'm gonna be a freshman. I thought it'd be more fun to go to school here since I already knew most everybody, and mom and dad agreed."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"That's good to hear! I'm glad your summer term was enjoyable enough that you want to stay on. Have you registered for your classes yet?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I signed up for How to Survive Invasions And mun wishes he'd signed Billy up for that after reading the syllabus, Feminism, and Pop Culture."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Those sound interesting," Aziraphale remarked. "I could probably stand to take a class in Pop Culture myself. Although I'm doing a bit better, with James and all of you young people around to influence me."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"I'm from the 1980's, so I think I have a decade or so of catching up to do."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale chuckled. "I probably have rather more than a decade to catch up on myself, so you're a good bit ahead of me already."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Are more a movie, literature or music fan?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Oh literature, for certain," Aziraphale said. "I've a wonderful collection of Oscar Wilde. And, although I don't usually admit this to just anyone, I have a bit of a soft spot for regency romance novels. What about you?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"I like adventure stories." Robin said. "But I think I'm much more a music fan. Also movies and the stage. I don't think I've ever read a romance novel."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"I do enjoy music too. Play a bit of the harpsichord, although not really very well. Swing's my favorite, and jazz. And anything classical except for Elgar." He smiled at Robin. "I'm beginning to gain an appreciation for films as well, but I admit I haven't seen very many. I like some of what's on the telly. Like the cooking shows."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Oh swing's great! I'd like to learn how to dance, but it's hard finding a partner the right size. Oh! Have you met the Swedish Chef? He used to have a cooking segment on my Uncle's show!"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Is the cook down at the cafeteria?" Aziraphale asked, thinking that he'd heard of the fellow but hadn't met him. "I haven't eaten there myself, but that's quite interesting. I didn't know your uncle had a show. That's quite something to be proud of!"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"He had a variety show that was on TV, and he's made three movies so far. And he's working on another show for TV right now!" Robin was very bouncy right now, he loved bragging about his uncle.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale was duly impressed. "Really? Well, it sounds as though your uncle must be rather famous. Do you think he'll be coming to visit for Parents Weekend? I'd very much like to meet him."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"I really really hope so. He's pretty famous back home yeah. Him and a bunch of other Muppets."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"And that's what your people are called?" Aziraphale asked, with a quick little smile cast off just over Robin's shoulder. "Muppets?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Yup. I am a Muppet Frog, the chef is a Muppet Human, and Animal was...well just a Muppet."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale nodded. "I'm not certain we have Muppets where I come from, but I could very well be wrong about that. But I do know that you're the first I've ever met personally. And, by the way, you're a very good ambassador."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Thank you." Robin beamed. "I seem to be the first Muppet a lot of people have seen. Which can be kinda fun." he giggled.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I would imagine," Aziraphale chuckled. He had a bit of experience in that regard as well. "Do you know what might be interesting some time? If the students got together and had a sort of assembly, introducing their...species, I guess. Or their home cultures."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Oh that is a good idea. Do you know if there's a student council here?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"I don't know," Aziraphale admitted. "But it's something you could suggest to your faculty advisor. Both things, in fact. There ought to be a student council, I suppose."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"I also had the idea of a faculty appreciation party." Robin said. "But I'm not sure how to go about organizing it."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Oh, that's awfully kind of you!" Aziraphale smiled brightly. "I suppose you could perhaps recruit some other students to help you? Put up some posters, maybe organize a planning meeting?"

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

Robin already had a list of people he could bring it up to. "That's an idea." he nodded thoughtfully. "I maybe have just thought of a good place to hold it too."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Well there you go!"

The angel nodded, pleased that he could help. "I suppose what I ought to say is that it isn't necessary. But really, I think all the teachers would be absolutely tickled at the idea."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"Well you've all got a lot of appreciation due to you so there." Robin said cheerfully.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, my dear," Aziraphale replied, touched by Robin's insistence. "It wouldn't be exactly right of me to offer to help with that, but if you need any assistance with getting that assembly put together, or with the student council thing, I hope you'll let me know."

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

"I will Mr. Aziraphale."