[open] All things by immortal power, near or far to each other linked are, that thou canst not stir

[quasistellar]

WHO: Constance Peixes and any of her Astronomy students that want extra credit/just want to see a meteor shower
TONE: Academic, with a side of 'oooh' and 'aaaah'.
RATING: G
WHEN: Late October 20, into the wee hours of the 21st
WHERE: a remote part of school grounds with a clear view of the night sky
WHAT: a field trip, to observe the Orionid meteor shower! Mix, mingle, ask what that one funny-looking trail is, but more importantly, enjoy the show!
STATUS: Ongoing!

Thank goodness the weather held. It was a bit of a chilly night, so Constance had advised her students to dress warmly, and she'd made a quick arrangement for a keg of hot butterbeer to be delivered to the site for later on, along with hot chocolate and tea. But the sky was clear, and it would make for good observation weather.

She set up the rest of the telescopes and equipment, put up a few defensive charms up - mostly against any animals that might disturb the site, but also against any humans who might try to tamper with it - and back to campus.

Once it was time, she gathered up her group, and began to head out. Once they arrived, she passed around a set of several past showers, pointing out what to look for.

Now to wait for the show.

[ooc: prose or action is fine! also, the second youtube link is better with sound off, watched in HD fullscreen if your computer can.]

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[moveslikejaeger]

Maxim wasn't particularly concerned with extra credit. He barely got normal credit in Astronomy to begin, really, but if he knew anything about stars, it's that they were darn romantic to sit and look at, especially when they were falling from the sky.

Which was why he asked Bruce if he wanted to go with him, and got himself spiffyed up for the event. He even got there early, just to make sure he wasn't late.

So he could be found lingering around on the edge of the group in his nice red shirt with the first button undone and the collar popped up, pinstripe pants, and hat pulled low over his face.

[greenmoonrising]

Bruce didn't know a damn thing about romantic, but he found meteor showers to be interesting enough, so he'd readily agreed when Maxim had asked if he wanted to come watch.

Spotting Maxim's hat, Bruce walked over, smiling at how dressed up the other boy was. "What, you waiting for a girl or something?"

[moveslikejaeger]

He looks up as Bruce approaches, his face lighting up at the sight of the other boy. He's all but beaming when Bruce pops the question, and then his expression does a complete 180 into blank confusion.

"Vhy vould Hy be vaitink for a gurl vhen Hy asked hyu?"

[greenmoonrising]

Bruce considered explaining with the clothes and all, and then shrugged it off with a wry smile. "Nevermind. You're early, or am I late?" he asked, glancing around as other students began to appear.

[quasistellar]

It's the outfit and the staying back from the group that have drawn the eye of the professor. She strides over with a hand on her hip and a stern look in her eye.

"Mr. Jaeger, I did not spend hours positioning telescopes for them to sit idle while you chat up a fellow student, keeping them from their observations. This is not a social occasion. If you are not here to work, then I'll have to ask you to leave. Am I making myself clear?"

[moveslikejaeger]

Glancing up at her, he shrugs one shoulder. "Vhat, Hy ken't dress nizely in my free time? Iz dot a crime?"

[quasistellar]

"No. But consider this your first and only warning that I will not tolerate any shenanigans from you. If I see you bothering another student, I will send you back to Gryffindor Tower and will be giving detention later as I see fit."

[nomorals]

[Even before becoming a vampire, Marceline had always been rather fond of the night, used to staying up late with friends outside of school. Staring up at the night sky with a mug of hot butterbeer in her hand, wrapped warmly in a jacket and a standard Slytherin scarf, she sat on a small mound of earth near a telescope, legs drawn up to her knees. Even if the taste of butterbeer was lost to her now, it was always good to keep up appearances. She blew on her beverage some before taking a sip, watching her breath come out in a small trail.]

[rule_britannia]

[He clears his throat before he gets too close, though he knows she probably already knew he was there. With a cup of tea in hand he touches her shoulder and then sits down next to her, looking up at the sky.

Arthur doesn't say anything by way of a greeting, just gently nudges his shoulder against hers]

[nomorals]

[She did know he was there, but she didn't make a comment on it for now. The company is nice, but she does look at him when he nudges her shoulder with his, giving him a small smile.]

Nice out tonight, huh?

[rule_britannia]

Yeah.. Good night for it.

[The small smile is returned with an equally faint one of his own, and he looks up at the sky, letting out a slow breath]

Feeling alright?

[allisnotlost]

[To be frank, Eridan wasn't here for the extra credit. This was one of his favourite classes, and he pretty much excelled in it. No, this? This was mainly to spend time with family and friends and... well. See the show.

The boy's pretty much snuggled up right now with a nice thick and probably expensive looking if you squint,,, jacket and one of his thicker matching scarves and pretty much took to relaxing and half actually looking into his work. He looked not as tense as usual, which probably came off as strange if one did not know him as well. But of course he is open to being talked to, even if it seems as if he just wants to sit and watch the stars and enjoy this evening.]

[quasistellar]

[Constance doesn't approach. So long as a student's eyes are on the sky and they appear to be focused on the subject? She's willing to let them have their moments of wonder.

But, well, she's been meaning to check on Eridan.]

Look up there, to the left. See there? That's the 'club' Orion has. It's where most of the meteors will seem to be coming from.

[allisnotlost]

[Good, good. Eridan was hoping she'd come over and talk to him. The boy pulls his attention to the direction she was point in, making a quick note of it. After doing so, he gives her his attention.]

I'll be keepin' that in mind, then. I can only begin to imagine how many we're gonna see tonight. [And... there's a tiny smile.] At least the weather's nice enough to be in our favour.

[Huee, he hoped she caught that v. He's been really practising his hardest at projecting those letters... even if it's only a once in a while thing unless he really puts his effort into it.]

[mysterytwin]

[So the night had been going fine until he'd overheard a couple of other students making comments about the Big Dipper in the sky and another pointing at him and the three of them snickering. It was really the same old thing but at the same time it was the one thing guaranteed to make Dipper's ego deflate. He'd ended up pulling his beanie down over his forehead a little more, flattening his fringe underneath it to hide his birthmark.

Focusing on schoolwork seemed to help too and he had a piece of parchment in his hands as he took notes and coordinates, distracting himself from the unwanted feeling churning in his gut.]

[thegluethatbinds]

[Professor Peixes wasn't the only teacher on duty that night. Coulson spotted those students and pulled them over for a quick sharp word, before he walked over to check on Dipper.]

Enjoying the stars, Mr...?

[mysterytwin]

[He glances up when he hears the professor's voice, looking a little startled due to being absorbed in his schoolwork.]

Oh, uh, Pines. Dipper Pines, second year Ravenclaw. And I am, sir.

Locked to Constance and one more person.

[remembertheroses]

[It was an amazing evening. Ib spent the whole time with her eyes wide with joy and awe at the show. The whole thing was breath-taking, and she really had to remind herself to carry on drawing the spectacle in front of her. She may be concentrating more on the aesthetics of the shower rather than the theory, but it's all so wonderful and she's totally absorbed into the stars.]

[quasistellar]

[It's the little light of wonder in a student's eyes every now and then that reminds every teacher why they took their position. Watching Ib's eyes, so wide and shining with that light? Constance couldn't help but smile as she approached, careful not to startle her.]

You know, back when I was a student here, my own Astronomy professor took us out here to watch meteor showers. He liked to draw them, too, and I remember him saying that this was his favorite place in the world for it.

[remembertheroses]

[Ib tears her eyes away from the stars to face her professor, giving her a shy smile and a nod in greeting.]

It is very beautiful. Thank you for bringing us here Professor.

Locked to Constance.

[thegluethatbinds]

[He hasn't done much star-gazing save for the occasional trips he had as a child when his parents took him camping. While he can't really appreciate Astrology and its theory of the stars, he can appreciate what a beautiful evening it is.]

[quasistellar]

[It really is a lovely evening. She approaches a little while later, offering a steaming mug of butterbeer and a slight smile.]

The weather's held and the sky is putting on an absolutely beautiful show. I believe I can call tonight a smashing success.

[thegluethatbinds]

I completely agree. I'll admit that Astrology's not a strong subject of mine, but I have to say that tonight's a good night for the stars.

[innocent_insanity]

[Kurloz isn't the best at Astronomy but he sure does love star-gazing, all those twinkly motherfuckers up there downright as miraculous as can be. So here he is, hunkered down in the grass in his robes, scarf wrapped all around the lower half of his face, leaving only his eyes visible as he stares up with awe at the sky.]

[bubblingover]

[Feferi had come along to this excursion, even though she not horrible keen for Astronomy, she can appreciate a good star shower.

She already on one of the telescopes, viewing the shower, she is pretty impressive by the show. Times like this, she completely understands why her mother's passion is Astronomy.]