[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.]

Comments

[thegluethatbinds]

Any relation to Mabel Pines, by any chance?

[mysterytwin]

Yes, sir, she's my sister. [A beat] She's not in trouble is she?

[thegluethatbinds]

Don't worry Mr Pines, your sister's in the clear. Unless there's something I should know...?

[He really is just joking with Dipper, if the slightly mischievous glint in his eye is any indication. He's in a great mood.]

[mysterytwin]

Oh, uh, I don't think so. [He scratches his cheek a little sheepishly.] Sorry, that's kind of a knee jerk reaction whenever she's mentioned by an adult.

[thegluethatbinds]

You can relax Mr Pines, I'm just joking with you. I appreciate your sister's enthusiasm for Defence against the Dark Arts though; it's not an easy subject, but she tries her best for it and keeps an open and optimistic mind. Important qualities, when you're battling the Dark Arts.

At any rate, I won't distract you from the meteor shower any further. But if you are experiencing problems, you know you can always inform Professor Peixes or me.