JULY MINI EVENT - Branching Out!

[pumpkinhollow]

Branching Out

A cool breeze threads through the trees of Lockwood Forest as Teddy Pennyburrow and his gaggle of volunteers begin to set up the camp.

It's been a monumental occasion, receiving enough funding to the Autumn Leaves Dormitory House to give it some much-needed upgrades and expansions, but the process hasn't been without its trouble. Finding somewhere to keep the children while the construction is under way took a great deal of thought and deliberation--- after all, the Oak & Iron doesn't exactly have the space to accommodate so many displaced kids, from toddlers to teenagers--- but with some assistance from those working so closely with the House, a seasonally-appropriate consensus was reached.

What better way to pass the time and make it fun for everyone involved than to have it be a camping excursion?

Summer Camp Season

In a wide clearing within the centermost area of the woods, Mr. Pennyburrow has gathered as many volunteers as he could possibly manage to keep the children active, engaged, and most importantly, safe. Among the roles called for in his volunteer-seeking notice on the public bulletin board, Pennyburrow called help for:

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Teachers, to educate the children on survivalism and nature, as well as any other subjects that might be easily taught to a gaggle of children in the woods. Math might prove to be challenging, here. (Anyone aspiring to teach full-time at the Dormitory House are encouraged to join them, as with the expansions and additional funding, Pennyburrow will be looking to hire a few offworld teachers to create curriculums!)

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Storytellers, especially anyone with a knack for tales of mystery and terror. (Campfire for ominous lighting while telling the stories will, of course, be provided. The teenagers would be willing to settle for no less.)

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Foragers and cooks, especially with skill in campfire-cooking.

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Warriors and guards, for assistance with keeping the campsite safe from any threats that lie in the forest.

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General attendants, particularly anyone with a keen eye (and potentially with the ability to guide rowdy groups into games to pass the time).

Though the position is voluntary, Pennyburrow still offers a humble 100B to anyone who comes to assist. (Mod note: if your character attends the event, feel free to go ahead and add 100B to their ledger!)

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Comments

[heartofadreemurr]

They don't. To be honest, they still really want to learn.

So... they practice somewhere a little more secluded, smacking a tree with their wooden sword, using Kabru's notes.

[peoplepleaser]

It's a relief to see they haven't gone far-- Kabru watches their progress for a minute before speaking. "You've already improved! Good job." He compliments first, easy and light. "Kris, I wanted to apologize for putting you on the spot like that. I didn't realize it would be that uncomfortable for you." He tilts his head to the side a little, considering the teen. "You're a little harder for me to read than most people." And that's really saying something. "But now that I know, it won't happen again."

[heartofadreemurr]

At the sound of Kabru's voice, Kris jumps a little, but settles quickly once they realize who it is. They give a light shrug, not yet putting down the sword or turning away from the tree. "S'okay," they mutter. "I handled it how I needed to. And I don't mind being hard to read."

Not like they haven't heard that one before.

"You don't gotta fuss over me."

[peoplepleaser]

"Well, I'm glad you're alright. If you're up for it, I'd like it if you rejoined the class, but you can keep practicing out here if you want. Just stay close-- I wouldn't want anything to happen to you, especially under my watch." He pauses a moment, thoughtful. "Do you have experience fighting? You seem very comfortable holding a sword."