fandomtownies | Parents' Weekend Meet & Greet, Town Park [Friday Afternoon]

Barney was smart and had purposefully blocked all outgoing mail from Fandom to his New York City (sorry, no luck for you, Robin) and so could blissfully oversee the gathering of guests, students, teachers, and townies happening in the park. The day was bright and sunny, regardless of what any weather reports might claim.

The Student Council had done a nice job getting things together to greet the visitors. A wide variety of sumptuous food was spread out on long tables at one end of the park. In the center were plenty of comfortable blue and gold tables and chairs perfect for sitting, chatting, and eating. To the other end of he park was the registration table where visitors could sign in and pickup their name tags.

Just above the registration area was a gaudy banner announcing the start of a calm and relaxing weekend. Okay, a weekend where Barney got a lot of popcorn to listen to radio.
Welcome to Parents' Weekend 2009!

[ OOC: DONE! Registration | Security | Food & Drink | Mingling | OOC ]

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Beka shook her head. "I've not so far," she said. Twas on her list.

"No, sir," he said, shaking his head. "I'm still acclimating myself to the island and it's surroundings. I haven't even thought about going to the mainland yet. I'm sure I might get to it eventually but I like to know the area around me first."

Lord Gershom nodded. "Sensible," he approved. "And will your brother be attending this school too?"

"I'm only three!" Gabe exclaimed, holding up three small fingers. "I dun need school yet!"

Jonas waited till Gabe had finished, laughed and said, "It hasn't been discussed as such, sir. This is the first time I've attended a new school so I'm really just a test subject in that regard. If it turns out all right, perhaps Gabriel will attend when he's older."

"I stand corrected, Master Gabe," Lord Gershom said with a low chuckle.

"So what let you to this school, Jonas?" he asked. "If I can be so curious."

"You can," Jonas said, already working his memories into how best to explain how he'd come to be here. "Where I was previously was no longer...what I needed. I decided I needed a change and this was both a change and a challenge."

Jonas knew it was vague but describing the Community without making it sound cruel and unforgiving was a hard task at the best of times.

"And from what Beka has told me so far, this place is very well a challenge," Lord Gershom agreed. "In particular with its technologies."

"Yes," he said, letting out a laugh to show his agreement with that. "I just learned how to use a toaster the other day. And that didn't stop me from nearly ruining the appliance by trying to put crackers in its slots."

"It's sommat they use to prepare bread in a certain matter," Beka explained as Lord Gershom shot her a questioning look. "I've not eaten crackers yet."

"They're crumbly," Jonas provided as best he could. "And they weren't meant for the toaster. Toasters are usually used for bread. It hardens the bread and turns it slightly brown."

"Curious," Lord Gershom decided to add this toaster to the things of items he wanted to see. "I'll be having a busy weekend, it seems. It's been nice meeting you, Jonas. Master Gabe."

"And you as well, sir," Jonas said and then prompted Gabriel who waved excitedly again and gave Lord Gershom a wide smile. "I hope your visit is a good one."

"Thank you," Lord Gershom give Jonas and Gabriel a smile. "Perhaps I shall meet you again before I leave."

Beka chuckled and smiled broadly at Gabriel. "I will see you again for that ice cream," she promised.

"All right," Jonas said, joining Gabriel in the waving since it seemed to work so well. "Have a good rest of the picnic."

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