Parents' Weekend Meet & Greet! Friday Afternoon at the Park [09/28].

[in_sidon_we_trust]

As one might have suspected, the weather that afternoon was incredibly cooperative and pleasant, just the right balance of nearly everything. Funny how that always seemed to work out. And wasn't that fine weather just a perfect companion for all the decorations and tables set up around the park in anticipation of the weekend's guests, as well as for the impressive spread of food offered for those wanting a bit of a nibble.

There was, of course, glitter, but some might note that it was a bit more tastefully restrained this year.

A bit.

Stretched over the entrance to the park was a large, bold banner, leaving no question as to what all this marvelous preparation was for:

Welcome to Parents' Weekend 2018!!

[[ Registration | Food and Drink | Mingle | Shadowy Corners | OOC ]]

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Re: Registration - PW 2018

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He was pretty cute, with hazel eyes and blond waves. And a disturbing susceptibility to being love potion'd.

"Hey, it's okay, nobody's hurt," Ben soothed. "And, who knows, this might be a bit of luck! Cause, yeah, we're looking for someone, maybe you know her? Uma? Long teal braids, pretty, leather, kinda a whole nautical vibe?"

The Fairy Godmother wrinkled her nose. "Rude. Looks like she was dragged face down across the ocean floor? Possibly holding various people of authority hostage or brainwashing them?"

Re: Registration - PW 2018

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And if the Fairy Godmother had been content to let Ben do the talking, Bobby might have been tempted to actually offer accurate information. Because his description of Uma was- pretty positive?

"Uma?" he said, scratching his head. "I think I know who you're talking about, yeah. We have a couple classes together." Not exactly the truth, but not exactly a lie either.

Re: Registration - PW 2018

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Yeah and she was just gonna keep talking, too. "She actually goes to class?" Fairy Godmother sniffed. "Surprised to hear it."

"I told you, she's smart," Ben said. "Taught me a thing or two."

"When you were tied to the main mast in exchange for my wand, or later, when she slipped you a love potion?" Fairy Godmother turned and pinned Bobby with a sharp glare. "Where can we find her? We have some urgent business with her."

Re: Registration - PW 2018

[reicicled]

Oh, did the immediate vicinity just get a touch chillier? Weird.

"She's probably in detention, up at the school," Bobby blatantly lied.

Re: Registration - PW 2018

[bippityboppitybullshit]

"That sounds accurate," Fairy Godmother grumbled.

Ben's face fell a little in disappointment. "Oh," he said softly. "Is she there often?"

Re: Registration - PW 2018

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Ugh, Ben. You and your cute face making Bobby feel bad for lying and making you feel bad.

"Not, um. A lot." He hedged. "But sometimes she can't help but... speak her mind, you know? Not all the teachers like that." Really, only the second part of that was a lie; Fandom's teachers in general leaned towards the type who encouraged students to challenge them.

Re: Registration - PW 2018

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"Oh!" Ben said, brightening back up. "Yeah, okay, that sounds like Uma. But she makes some really good points, you know? She has a way of talking about stuff from another perspective and making you go, 'Wow! I never would have thought of it that way.' She's not always nice about it, but I think that's just because she has a lot to be angry about."

Uma had been a walking talking lesson in privilege for Ben.

Re: Registration - PW 2018

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... Damnit, Ben, stop making Bobby like you.

"Absolutely!" Bobby nodded. "Uhh. From what I've seen in class, I mean."

Re: Registration - PW 2018

[bippityboppitybullshit]

Even Uma would grudgingly admit that Ben was a decent enough guy. You know. For a king.

"Still, it doesn't sound like this time away is doing her any good," Fairy Godmother said crossly. "So there goes that hopeful theory of yours. I say what we do what we came to do and be done with it. With any luck, we'll be back in Auradon by tomorrow morning."

"But we haven't even seen her yet!" Ben protested. "We can't judge until we've had a chance to talk to her."

"Technically, we don't have to judge," Fairy Godmother sniffed. "She was found guilty in absentia."