ZOO & CAMPING

[goosemods]

ZOO & CAMPING

After classes end, all students who signed up for Mr. Calderon-Boot's camping trip meet outside the lodge with their belongings. He can be seen talking to Casper, Ravi and Rafael as everyone arrives and boards the buses.

However, upon getting on board the bus, everyone must pass a quick magical screening to ensure their journals are not coming with them. Anyone who attempts to sneak their journal onboard will have it confiscated, and they'll be returned to them when they return to campus.

By some miracle, though, Penelope Vargas slips past Mr. Calderon-Boot while he's distracted, and they actually manage to keep their journal with them! Better keep it hidden and only write in it secretly. You're surrounded by a whole lot of goody two-shoes who would definitely tattle on you. This means that Penny can write posts and comment on the anonymous post, but if you do so brazenly, it'll be taken away and you'll face punishment!

WHAT'S GOING ON

• Mr. C-B, Ms. Rhee and Mr. Covington will be the staff managing the trip.


• Students will leave after classes, and will take a bus to a portkey to Hogle Zoo (x), which is located in Salt Lake City. They'll have three hours to explore the zoo, and will be given vouchers to each get a snack and a drink.


• Afterwards, students will then be taken on buses once again to spend the night at Spring Hollow Campground. There'll be fly fishing lessons and grilled food, and students can choose their own groups to share tents with. Mr. C-B's not as big of a hardass as Mr. Thorn, and doesn't think young couples need to be separated.


• In the morning, students will have a quick breakfast, and be driven back to school in time for classes.


• There's only one catch... Journals will be strictly forbidden on this trip. If you're caught bringing yours, Mr. C-B will confiscate it. He even has a clever charm that scans for the presence of magical journals.
  • What this means is that if you choose to have your character participate in this IC/OOC, they may not comment on the Anonymous Post. They must also behave as though they do not have their journals while on the camping trip.

Rafael & Leo & Asher & Casper	Nate & Tabitha & Cricket & Maggie	Levi & Cecil & Diego & Ravi
Kurt & Chloe	Gabi & Bash & Xavier & Reid	Bianca & Avery & Olivia
Calvin & Cole	Jesse & Jaime & Sy	Vee & Clem & Sylla
Marilyn & Addy & Etta & Penny	Todd & Cash & Garrett & Gavin	Solo & Jeffy & Milo
Ty & Quinn & Dimi	Ana & Hazel & Essie	Iliya & Ulysses & Cameron & Wilde

» The zoo:

» African Savannah: Giraffes, zebra, ostrich and nyala can be seen in a 4-acre mixed species exhibit with expansive views over the entire area from a new terrace. The area also features African lions (including three cubs) in a large exhibit overlooking the mixed species area. Through it all, the Zoo's Safari Express Train winds through the exhibit.

» the safari express: The Zoofari Express Train (amazing name) takes riders between the new lion exhibit and other savanna animals and then continues around the perimeter of the exhibit featuring giraffes, zebras and ostriches.

» rocky shores: Rocky Shores is an extensive multi-animal habitat featuring bears (polar, brown and black), sea lions (one of which is indeed named Diego), seals and otters. There's up-close, underwater viewing of the animals as they swim, as well as views from ground level.

» asian highlands: The exhibit features cats from highland regions of northeastern Asia, including Amur tigers, Snow leopards, Amur leopards, Siberian lynx and Pallas' cats.

» small animal building: In the center of the building you can find many tropical birds in a free-flight rainforest. There's also an up-close view of the giant tortoises. The outer hallways contain over 30 species of snakes and lizards, as well as an extensive collection of dead and displayed butterflies. You can also spot wolves just outside the west doors.

» elephant encounter: Guests will have wonderful views of elephants and rhinoceroses at rest and at play. They might catch a training demonstration where keepers show how they work with the elephants and check their health.

» primate forest & great apes: The Primate Forest houses several species of primates – from the Old World and New World. The Zoo’s Great Apes Building and outdoor yards house two species of great ape, Bornean Orangutan and the Western Lowland Gorilla.

» The carousel: The carousel features 42 hand-carved animals and two chariots on three rings, and lots of sweetly repetitive music.

» camping:

» The bus: Say goodbye to your friends! All the students participating in the camping event jump on the bus to exit the anti-Apparition zone. The bus will take them to a Portkey, and then continue on to the campground while the kids enjoy the zoo. (You can leave your bags on the bus.) Us this for arrivals and departures.

» fishing: Mr. Covington gives everyone lessons in flyfishing if they still have the energy after the zoo. He tells students that sometimes the best advice is found in the steady roll of a lazy stream. You'll get where you're going, don't you worry.

» the campfire & dinner: Mr. Calderon-Boot takes point on cooking. He makes some impressive dutch oven lasagna as the main course, with other options available for anyone with dietary restrictions.

» goodnight: The sun has set, it's been a long day, and it's time to get some rest. Cuddle up with a friend and sleep well.

» OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & CONCERNS

Comments

Reid & Sy (& Xavier)

[cygninae]

Reid stops as he and Sy go to board the bus. Dating someone requires a lot more communication than Reid's used to. Case in point: he doesn't even know if he's dating someone because he hasn't yet asked. But he does know he said they'd hang out on this trip.

Which is something he'd forgotten to tell Sy. Which was probably an important detail to share since ordinarily, Reid would be Sy's sullen shadow all day.

"Go sit with your girlfriend," he says suddenly, voice as flat as ever.

Reid & Sy (& Xavier)

[threatens]

"Dude." She's not my girlfriend would normally be Sy's response to this, especially within earshot of Clem, but this time he just says, "She's sitting with her girlfriend. Or... girlfriends. Whatever."

As appalling as the thought is, Sy now knows Reid well enough to be able to read the different variations of his expressionless face. Reid's not budging on this, whatever this is. When Sy sees a long-haired Ribbonfin in the lineup, he finally gets the hint. Sy steps away with a punch to Reid's shoulder. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Reid & Sy (& Xavier)

[solveforx]

Zav isn't really sure how this is supposed to work. Probably should've planned better. Oh well, hindsight, do better next time, etc. etc.

Normally, Xavier would socialize by just wandering up and imposing his presence in a good-natured sort of way. He's a little concerned that that won't be appropriate here, but why wouldn't it be? Go for it, killer.

Except when he spots Reid, Sy is there. It's a decent enough excuse to dawdle, until Sy's gone and it isn't, anymore. Xavier tucks a lock of hair behind his ear for courage, tells his Ribbonfriends he'll catch them later and jogs up to join Reid, smile plastered on his face. "Hey, um, you ready?"

Reid & Xavier (& Sy)

[cygninae]

"Whatever," is all Reid can bring himself to say to Sy before slinking away towards Xavier. Sy's protectiveness concern weird bullshit is enough to make Reid's thoughts jumble together again as he retreats, faintly embarrassed. He shouldn't be touched. It resulted in Sy punching someone he likes a lot.

Reid decides the best solution is to stop thinking about it.

Aaaaand there's Xavier to distract him. Reid's expression softens and he nods, adjusting the bag over his shoulder. "Yeah. You, uh," he gestures vaguely to the bus, "want to sit with me?"

Reid & Xavier (& Sy)

[solveforx]

"Yeah, for sure." Xavier bobs his head in the affirmative, not looking nearly as self-conscious as he is, despite himself. He tries with middling success to notch down his smile. To not be too in Reid's space or too far away. Gosh, this is so much easier after a drinking game or two.

He runs his fingers through his hair as they head back toward the bus. "So, anything you wanna hit up at the zoo, specifically?"

Reid & Xavier (& Sy)

[cygninae]

Reid thinks as they get on the bus. It's obvious, but... "The birds, probably? There's a bird show or something." Reid picks the first open seats and lifts his bags onto the storage racks above them. He then holds out his hand to Xavier, intending to do the same with whatever he brought with him.

Reid & Xavier (& Sy)

[solveforx]

"Oh, uh, thanks!" Xavier slings his bags off of his shoulder and hands them over, then slides past Reid into the window seat. Glancing back, he can't help but stare admiringly when Reid hefts the bags up over his head. It should go without saying but he's super unsubtle.

"That's cool. A show'll be neat." Xavier nods, looking out the window, thinking of the dance and the mask Reid wore. When he turns back, he's grinning, "So you're, like, a bird guy, then?"