The Boards, Saturday

[furnaceface]

There was a somewhat disturbing thump thump thump, up on the roof. The sort of thump thump thump that Jono would even be inclined to dismiss as hail before some sort of nasty rainstorm, considering how insufferably hot the weather had been lately. But then he'd peeked out a window, and a green popsicle had smacked up against it at about the same time, making him jump.

"Again with the ice lollies!?"

At least these ones were staying outside, he supposed. Jonothon sighed, shook his head, and then got to work finishing his preparations around the Boards for tomorrow's Showcase. Anyone who wasn't drowning in new kids or being bludgeoned by falling frozen confectionery was welcome to come in to rehearse, as well. Of course.

"Maybe people will be less likely to discount the Showcase as an elaborate attempt at hazing, this way."

Small blessings.

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Arrive/Mingle!

[furnaceface]

If you're here for the rehearsal, anyhow. There weren't muffins out today, as Jono hadn't been feeling up to making the trek to J,GoB in the inclement weather, but he had rummaged out a box of Oreos from his pantry, which would just about do the trick.

If people wanted to gum up their throats with that white stuff in the middle for their last rehearsal, all power to them. There was lemon water to wash it down with, at least.

Rehearse!

[furnaceface]

If you feel so inclined!

If you don't know your numbers by now, you're in huge trouble, of course.

Re: Rehearse!

[not_in_the_book]

Ronan (who had totally been around the last few rehearsals, really) took some time to go over his blocking for the monologue.

He wouldn't be in all that long -- he was coming in after spending time at the picnic, and then wanted to get home to finish preparing things for the term. But he wanted to make sure that everything was ready, for his part.

Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

He'll be around all day, tidying up, selling tickets, playing his guitar in an effort to make certain that he was all rehearsed up, too.

If you need him for anything showcase related, or Boards-related, or you just want to talk, he'd probably appreciate the break. Bonus points if there's coffee.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[trigons_child]

Sunscreen and popsicles were raining from the skies, not to mention it was hot out, so Raven opted to teleport to the Boards so as not to ruin the programs she'd just printed out at the library. They were fairly simple -- she'd found a template and just typed in the information about the performances. But they were done!

She also had coffee. The question was which of these would make Jono happier.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

One of the mysteries for the ages! One that was going to be solved pretty much immediately, as Jono got a big, thankful smile on his face and stepped in to pull Raven into a hug.

Programs and coffee. She was a lifesaver. A lifesaver.

"You realize that this makes you my hero, luv?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[trigons_child]

Raven quickly swept the hand with the coffee out of the way so it didn't get crushed or spill during the hug, because that would be sad. Some of the programs might have gotten a little wrinkled, though.

"I thought you would like this," she said happily. Because she knew him.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

Because he hadn't had a good night's sleep in two days and then some? Yep.

Yep.

"I didn't doubt for an instant that you'd pull through with the programs, and the coffee..." He was at least decent enough to look vaguely ashamed for a moment there. "Well, you've met me, clearly. How has the search for refreshments gone?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[trigons_child]

"They will be delivered before the show tomorrow, along with someone to serve them," Raven said. "And the bill will be sent to the Boards. And I told them nothing messy or extravagant."

She drew back, still a little caught off guard by the hug, and held out the coffee to him. "You look very tired," she said. "Promise me you will get some rest after the show tomorrow?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"If I don't manage proper sleep for bloody near a full week after tomorrow's show, it'll be because something else came up somewhere that needed urgent attention. And if anybody tries to keep me from sleeping after tomorrow's show for anything less than a bloody volcano erupting in the middle of Times Square, I'll give them a piece of my sodding mind."

He wasn't going to get any sleep, no. When did he ever actually manage sleep?

He was managing coffee, at least pulling up a seat and clutching the cup to his chest as if he was afraid it was going to try to escape if he set the damned thing down again.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[trigons_child]

Raven smoothed the crumpled programs and set the pile down nearby. "I hope that with the island occupied with the new students" -- a smaller group this time, at least, so it wasn't giving her too much of a headache with the surge in emotions -- "that it will not have time for such things as a volcano. And that your world will remain peaceful for a few days as well."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

Raven had certainly set her hopes higher than Jono had. Though, granted, that wasn't especially difficult to do, either.

"We'll see, I suppose. Have you had a chance to speak to Lucivar yet, by the way?"

See, now she was not only going to have a Warlord Prince pestering her about this, she was also going to have a former mutant doing the same.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[trigons_child]

Raven was an eternal optimist! Mostly.

"I did," she said, nodding as she settled in a chair. "He was very surprised, but he was also agreeable to you being there. I think he may wish to congratulate you for convincing me to agree to this."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"Congratulate or give me a solid beating," Jono replied, laughing a little. "I suppose it all depends on the sort of student you turn out to be, luv. You'll keep an open mind, of course?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[glacial_queen]

"Two tickets, please!" Karla said, strolling into the Boards. "One for me and one for my date!"

...Who might or might not be Warren. She hadn't decided yet and she was still ever-so-slightly miffed about being abandoned for boys' night.

"And a hug, but if you think I'm paying for that, you're out of your damn mind. Kiss kiss, Jono!"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"Kiss kiss, Karla," Jono replied, with a little smile as he held his arms open. It wasn't a bad day for hugs, really. He was far more willing to partake in them when he hadn't slept for days. "Hugs are on special, today. Free with the purchase of tickets."

For, you know... mostly just her. And Raven.

"I wasn't expecting you here so early, luv. But it's good to see you all the same."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[glacial_queen]

"I wanted to make sure I didn't miss it!" Karla assured him, hugging him tightly. "That or Ender needed to be back for the picnic today and it made more sense to come with him. One of those."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"Ah, carpooling," Jono mused, giving her a good squish before legging go and easing back a little. "Well, I suppose the convenience of it is a bit of a blessing. It's been bloody ages since I've seen you, luv. How is Kaeleer treating you?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[glacial_queen]

"Very well," Karla said, dimpling. "Raven and I have been learning a new dance that you'll have to visit soon and see! We'll also be heading to Haven right after that, which means more responsibility for us."

Except possibly Warren. He might actually get something approaching a break while they were there.

"I see you've been keeping busy."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"I've been keeping occupied," Jono corrected. "Which isn't a far cry from keeping sane, these days. With the showcase tomorrow, I'm already wondering how I'm going to keep this place functioning through the summer with Troy off in New York again."

Music? Something? Maybe he'd just say to hell with productions until the fall and... cut an album in his spare time downstairs, or something. Just for the heck of it.

"Raven did mention the dance, though. If you girls can figure out what date that'll be, here, I'll be certain to keep that date clear."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[glacial_queen]

"I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure it's next weekendish some time," Karla replied, looking Jono over with care. "So occupied you can't sleep, huh?"

Yeah. She'd noticed.

"Worried about everything going smoothly tomorrow? Or...?"

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

"A bit of that, but nothing particularly debilitating," Jono sighed, shaking his head and glancing briefly away. "I just never was any good at sleeping, you know. Sometimes I just happen to be a little worse at it than others."

Yes. He was pretty obviously rusty when it came to getting a good night's sleep.

Re: Talk to Jono!

[glacial_queen]

"I'm just checking," Karla said, reaching for his hand. "I know it's been more than six months, here."

Re: Talk to Jono!

[furnaceface]

Jono didn't reach to meet her hand with his own, now. But he didn't exactly pull away, either.

"I'm still here," he replied, vaguely. There was something buried under all that, that he wasn't about to dredge up, just yet. At least, not while standing in the middle of the Boards, where anyone could walk in just looking for tickets or something. "I think I might be, for a while."

OOC!

[furnaceface]

Canada Day weekend means that I'll be scarce from about noon Atlantic time until the evening, as I am celebrating the holiday in a semi-American fashion, by throwing slabs of dead animal over a propane-fuelled flame and then devouring them merrily.

But I will be around in the evening to catch pings! Woo!