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stykera posting in

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, I’m on a boat, and I’m on the deck with these squirrels and hoping they didn’t awaken my roommate.

So, it was a quiet day here on the trip yesterday, on the boats and on the islands. It’s warm here. It’s wonderful.

In the morning, Hannibal and Caleb both had breakfast and coffee. But not together. On different boats. Yesterday’s island was called Hyrda. There was lunch for everyone. Henry and Sairis talked about not recognizing the food and also…Jesus? All right. Kitty had lunch while wearing sunglasses, and I tried some things as well.

Rey went snorkeling, Jon tried paddleboarding, and Steve and Belle took the water taxi to the town.

In the evening both Rey and I enjoyed watching the sunset. Not together.

And that’s all I have. Nothing from the school or dorms, of course, and nothing from the town yesterday either. I hope you’re all doing well and somewhere warm even if you aren’t here being warm. As far as I know there are no room parties tonight which is odd for a trip but I don’t know how it would work on 3 different boats anyway…

bigdamnprincipal posting in

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After a morning swim, we set sail to the tiny island of Poros. Enjoy the variety of epic water sports on offer before heading to explore Poseidon’s Temple ruins or the historic clock tower. You'll have the chance to sample some delicious cocktails after a meal with your crew, followed by a night of dancing at the legendary Unique Bar & Lounge. Preserve your energy the best you can, folks!

my_own_advocate

Once upon a time Lucifer had purchased this island in large part to give Octavia some place she could feel at home that was a little-- closer to nature. But after the past few weeks - and especially the singing episode and all the trauma it had dragged back up - Lucifer had found himself craving the quiet isolation of it, himself.

He just wanted to roll up into a safe bundle with his partners for a while. If that bundle included woods, rivers, a coastline and temperatures above freezing, all the better.

And so after a short portal trip, they found themselves here. Lucifer, for his part, had been quick to open up a bottle of heavily alcoholic iced tea, and found himself a spot on the porch of the lodge. The weather was nice, if not overly hot; much better than what they'd left behind.

He took a sip. He looked out at the trees and the water.

He let something in him settle.

[[ for them who are here ]]

shapethecentury posting in

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Savor a Greek iced coffee and frozen yogurt before setting sail to Hydra Island where we can enjoy lunch, snorkelling, and paddleboarding at a serene bay. Take a water taxi to the charming main town, exploring its old streets and hidden bays. End the day with a captivating Hydra sunset, an unforgettable experience!

The Avengers aboard are all VERY FINE being on Hydra Island. Ignore the eye twitching.

deathsmajesty posting in

fandom_radio

...Why are you rodents in my room waking me up?

*chittering*

You're on the wrong boat? I don't understand why this is my problem. If the little radio girl is on another boat, then simply go to the other boat.

*chittering*

You don't want to carry all the equipment over? Well, I didn't want to be woken up before noon, and yet, here we both are, disappointed. However, I will be walking out of here alive and under my own power. The window of opportunity that you will be able to do the same is closing rapidly.

*panicked squealing and the sound of little paws dashing out of the room.*

No, wait, you left the bloody--ugh. Fine. There don't seem to be too many notes and perhaps by the time I'm done, Ignis will have returned with breakfast and a mimosa. And will take a moment to place his knives a little more conspicuously.

Anyway, darlings, as you can guess, it is I, Liliana Vess, reading out the notes several bedraggled squirrels left in my cabin. There had better be some interesting gossip in this or I will have a new pair of fur gloves when we return to the island and winter.

Obviously, there is neither School nor Dorms notes, as everybody eligible has taken up the School's offer to remove us from the chilly perdition that is the island in February. Nor is anything happening in Town, though that might simply be because there are no squirrels remaining on the island to report any of it. There are, of course, notes from our Trip.

*rustling pages*

None of these notes are salacious at all. Honestly, most of you are a bunch of young adults on vacation in tropical paradise. Live a little, gods. Urza's eyes is youth is wasted on the young.

Anyway, we woke up on one pretty little beach and set sail for another one, I doubt any of you speak enough Greek to appreciate the difference between one and the other. Tch, Γίνε καλά, αυτό είναι σχολείο, έτσι δεν είναι? Over on the Poseidon, Henry of Skalitz was threatening to be ill and he's lucky he's on a different boat. Flint responded in much the same way I just did, though sadly could only demand the sanctity of his half of the room. Oof, that's dreadful, darling, you have just no luck when it comes to rooming on these things, do you? Sairis was also feeling ill, though on the beach, and Caleb suggested a medicine he could take. Sairis, I know for a fact you are on my boat, so let me be very clear when I say don't you dare. Rey and Stark were actually enjoying their breakfast on the beach, which does sound lovely, save for the unfortunate time it was taking place.

There was some exploration of Ναός Αφαίας, with Caleb, Kitty, and Steph exploring the ruins. Later, Caleb also did some exploring of cave churches--darling, neither caves nor churches have ever boded well for anybody, never mind when you combine them. You should have spent the evening drinking and dancing like the rest of us. Kitty managed to drag Clint out onto the floor, while Stark took photos and Steve enjoyed his ouza. I can only assume 'enjoyed' was written in a sarcastic font.

Anyway, that is the last of them, thank Gaea. I am going back to sleep until a civilized hour, so ta, Fandom. If no one else is accosted by squirrels this week, I had nothing to do with it.

...And also, you're welcome.

throughaphase posting in

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Hey, everyone! This is Kitty, reporting from beautiful Greece, kind of surprised that we have signal all the way out here. For all I know, we don't, and the squirrels are just using the equipment as a front to come on the trip.

*chittering*

Oh, silly me, of course you wouldn't.

Anyway, in town, there wasn't much going on besides Gregorith dealing with the rain on the way to work.

Then on spring break, we're sailing around on yachts, but not without some time in Athens first. Sairis hit up the market, Caleb and I both hit up the Acropolis, while Rey and Flint ended up at Hadrian's Arch, talking about whether he's going to take over his boat. I mean, it's actually probably better than stealing a camel.

Then, time for yachts! Aboard the Hermes, Rey checked out her room, Girl Henry, uh, said hi to her roommate Sairis, and Steve told Tony he can't get their own yacht. That would not be in the spirit of the trip. And you can't get a boat unless you brought enough for the rest of the class.

On the Dionysus, Steph and Vi checked out the room, which isn't huge, and were cute about it, and Caleb hung out with a book.

And aboard the Poseidon, Flint was checking out the boat, I'm sure for absolutely no reason at all.

And that's all my notes. Off to slather on too much sunscreen and watch the squirrels stalk me as I check out ruins.

bigdamnprincipal posting in

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While everyone back in Fandom was getting yet another bout of cold weather, the folks in Athens were enjoying a beautiful first full day of vacation!

We start the morning with breakfast on the beach of Aegina, then exploring the Temple of Aphaia, a stunning artifact dating back to 500BC, before we set sail to our next stop: Ermioni. We'll back in the downwind breeze and indulge in refreshing swims with a relaxing lunch stop at that tiny unnamed island in the center of the map. In the afternoon, we'll explore the charming Ermioni town by the port and find a cool beach with clear blue waters. Jump in for a swim or chill under the shady trees. As the sun sets, we'll gather for an awesome evening with cocktails and dancing. Opa!

heroic_jawline posting in

fh_trips

Thanks to the magic of portals, we arrive in Greece in the morning, giving us that time to explore Athens before we set sail after lunch. Head to the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel with ancient buildings and a Greece must-see, or get lost in the cobbled streets before heading to the marina. We set sail from our marina in the afternoon, heading to the ancient village of Aegina. Get to know your NPC crew as you spend the afternoon paddleboarding and swimming in crystal-clear water. In the evening, indulge in a Greek feast and drinks while bonding with your fellow sailors.

apologizeswithpie posting in

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Gregorith didn't have a lot of experience with the rain. Such weather tended to be only found in specific people's paradises, or Cthulhu's realm. He supposed he might enjoy it more if it wasn't also chilly.

And if he hadn't stepped in a puddle, and realized he should have worn his boots after all.

He was a bit late for work because he'd opted to dash back home to change his socks.

But when all was said and done he was here, and relatively content. Which he suspected was the best a lot of mortals could hope for.

imafuturist posting in

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It's Sunday already? Wait... no it's Saturday. Why am I here? You know what, it's not important. Let's get this done and hope Lydia doesn't show up and realize she came all this way for nothing.

Ahem.

At the school we had Thor teaching about swords in Combat 101. Stark went with Greek style cupcakes in Cupcakes of the World. I'm guessing honey and pistachios were involved. And Steve and I taught about the struggles of getting a dog to take their medication in Overcoming Obstacles.

In town, Watts was dealing with everyone going into vacation mode at the Trooper Station. Steven was also there for lunch and to discuss their cat trying to get at food in their home.

And that's all we have. Hopefully everyone is prepared for vacation now. I should go finish packing... Have a good one!

heroic_jawline posting in

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Last chance to sign up! I'm putting the lists together this afternoon!

And since we no longer have high schoolers, let me update the policy I forgot about in the last posting: If you are taking or teaching a class, you are eligible to go! Guests are also invited.

heroic_jawline posting in

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"So, traveling with dogs is a whole thing," Steve said, "but it's necessary when your dogsitter tells you no."

"And, for their safety, its best they take medicine to sleep through the process," Tony added. "Stress and all."

All three dogs sat, waiting. Impatiently. There was peanut butter and cheese in their futures, they just knew it.

Steve grinned down at them. "Now they pay attention."

"The pills we're giving you aren't real, but they don't know that," Tony said. "So, we need you to successfully trick them to swallow one. Good luck."

stykera posting in

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“Next week, in a few days really,” Stark said, “we’ll be on the trip. Going to Greece. That’s here, on the map.” He pointed. “And the water next to it, of course. Because boats.”

“So this week, today, I thought we would try some Greek cupcakes. To get an idea of what foods there might be available. Though this particular cake is usually for New Years. It’s called Vasilopita, and I found a recipe that makes what would normally be a cake into cupcakes. The cake usually has a coin in it. No money in the cupcakes.”

That would be weird.

“So! Are you all going on the trip? Have any of you been to Greece before? Or on boats like these? I haven’t been on this type of boat that I remember. I wonder what the food will be like…but, we’re here for cupcakes. So I have ones you can all try, of course. And you can all try to make some as well. Let me know if you need help. Want help.”

pocketpretzels posting in

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Another quiet day, as it seemed everyone was in 'vacation mode' already, from the raccoons right down to the Troopers themselves.

That none of the latter group were actually going on vacation was not the point, of course.

ifwebeworthy posting in

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"Today," Thor proclaimed, "you will familiarize yourselves with swords. Now, I do not expect you to become masters of the blade within the confines of one semester, even if the entire semester was dedicated to the art, which it will not be." Swords were boring. Hammers were where it was at. "But the sword is a highly individualized weapon. What works for one person will not for another. So today you will experiment." Thor gestured to a rack of various ~~handwavey~~ swords. "Here we have an assortment of blades. Long, short, one-handers, two-handers. Some are meant for stabbing, others for slashing. Try them. Take your frustrations out on the practice dummies. We will discuss proper grip and form once you know which blade you will be using."

heroic_jawline posting in

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Good morning! It's Steve Rogers with all the news of yesterday.

In classes, Liliana finally got to talk about mana pairs and she was excited. Cara and Jane's class learned about beach blanket bingo, which sounds very wholesome, Don continues to hold out on us with prime Loki gossip, and Belle was researching non-Norse gods in the library.

In town, Thor was offering pre-vacation cocktails at the Devil's Nest, the Supper Club got an early start on Greek cuisine, and Duke is no longer an otter.

See you all at the Poralocity station on Sunday!

noonedecidesmyfate posting in

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Belle was reading up on Greece.

Which, today, meant reading about Greek mythology. Except she kept getting distracted by other mythologies. Like, say, Norse. She was trying to resist researching the whole horse thing. So far she'd been successful. So far.

The gremlins were mysteriously absent today though they'd left behind evidence of what appeared to have been a feast either this morning or last night. They hadn't even shared. So rude.

my_own_advocate

The whole Duke-as-an-otter thing had been cute, and then annoying-slash-concerning, and then singing day had happened and now Lucifer was just over it all.

Which would explain why, by the time even the faintest hint of dusk hit the air, he was already on the deck of the Rouge with a bottle of red wine and a distinctly grumpy expression. He glared at the horizon, and then at his wine, and then drank some more.

All right, he did, at times, spare a glance for the door. The last thing they needed tonight was for the otter to escape again.

[[ for thems who live here ]]

ifwebeworthy posting in

fandomtownies

Thor was already half on vacation, which was why he was not asking questions about whatever Tiny was up to at the other end of the bar.

He was, however, threatening him with the seltzer gun every time it looked like he might break out into song. That whole nonsense was over. There was no need to go around singing of one's own free will.

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The Devil's Nest is open!

ifwebeworthy posting in

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"This week is also not the week you get to learn about why Loki's kids are like that," Don told his class, apologetic, "because we're covering something a bit more basic first. You'll have to remain in suspense for another...two weeks, actually. Today we're going to talk about the world. Or, more accurately, the worlds. Nine of them, hanging on a tree.

"The Norse believed that at the heart of the universe there was a massive ash tree, Yggdrasil. Creatures lived within the tree itself--a squirrel, a hawk, several stags, a dragon...you know, your usual forest creatures that you might find living in a tree." Note sarcasm. "Amongst the branches of Yggdrasil are nine worlds: Asgard, the realm of the Aesir; Vanaheim, the realm of the Vanir; Alfheim and Svartalfheim, the realms of the light and dark elves; Jotunheim and Muspelheim, the realms of the frost and fire giants; Nidavellir, the realm of the dwarves; and Niflheim, the primordial realm of ice and water. Sometimes instead of Niflheim, Hel is one of the worlds on the tree, depending on who you ask. And, of course, Midgard, the realm of men, the one we are standing in. Sort of. I don't really know how interdimensional nexus points work. In theory, one can access the other worlds by traveling out of their world and along the tree, but that way is roundabout, so most entities that can traverse worlds do so by other means, such as the rainbow bridge known as the Bifrost, which allows the Aesir to travel between Asgard and Midgard.

"So," Don said. "What do you think? Is the universe a tree? If you don't buy into it, what might have made the Norse conceptualize the world this way? Why do both a squirrel and a dragon live in the tree? Discuss."

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Fandom Radio, Wednesday 2/25

Athens, Greece, Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Isla San Pedro, Chile, Tuesday afternoon

Ermioni to Hydra Island, Greece, Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Fandom Radio, Tuesday, February 24th

Fandom Radio- Monday, February 23

Athens, Greece, February 23, 2026

Athens, Greece, February 22, 2026

Fandom Museum, Sunday February 22

Fandom Radio - Saturday (2/21)

Spring Break Sign Ups

Overcoming Obstacles, February 20

Cupcakes of the World(s), Friday 2/20, 3rd period

Trooper Station, Friday

Combat 101, Friday Second Period

Fandom Radio, Friday, February 19, 2026

Library, Thursday 2/19

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