Fandom Radio, Monday, May 18

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Sam: Good evening, Fandom, especially to those of you who weren't around the last time we were on the air.

Dean: He's Sammy, I'm Dean. Winchester. We're kinda awesome.

Sam: Must you make everyone think it's okay to call me Sammy?

Dean: Fine. Don't call him Sammy. Unless you're related.

Sam: Unless you're Dean, just Sam is fine, I swear.

Dean: You're telling Dad he can't call you Sammy?

Sam: He doesn't seem as adamant about it as you are. No one does. I guess it's all right though.

Dean: Damn straight it's all right.

Sam: Do you know what the biggest problem is with being on the radio? No one else can see how much I'm rolling my eyes at you at the moment. Why don't you give me the notes before you start bringing up more embarrassing names?

Dean: Sure thing, Sammy.


That School Place

Sam: Now that introduction week is over, it looks like the workshops are getting into full swing. The Arts and Crafts class made dreamcatchers today. Since the class is more about art than purpose, I assume they're not real ones, but they might still work. Drama class talked about voices and what your voice says about you and where you've come from. There were proper introductions this time, after the improving of last week, and then everyone got into groups and played the Expert Translator game.

Civil War Re-Enactment, which is definitely the coolest-sounding workshop I couldn't fit into my schedule, prepared themselves for and acted out the Battle of Fort Sumter, which was kind of like capture the flag, only with guns and fancy uniforms.

The Keeping Your Advantage class studied mountainous terrain by gearing up and going rock climbing. Ben and Kenshin talked about how much gear they actually needed versus how much they had to wear, Triela and Dinah got all gleeful at each other since they've sort of been practicing for a climbing activity, and K-Mart and Blysse helped each other get ready. And after class Kenshin talked to Lady Ghanima about possibly getting handouts in Japanese.

Spy Games covered lockpicking in all its various forms. Agnes talked to Ms. Walker about additions she felt should be made to the list of most popular passwords, and everyone had to do some hands-on work with either regular locks, safe cracking, or computer hacking. These are all important skills even if you're not going to be a thief, I swear.

Dean: Completely and totally. So says this TA for the class.

Sam: If that doesn't count as an official endorsement, I don't know what else would. Finally, Basketball class started off with an apology from Ms. Aldren for giving everyone too much direction last week. So, this week, they were allowed to play however they wanted.

Dean: That sounds like a recipe for disaster...

Sam: Maybe not as much as if you and I were playing each other. Then it would be a disaster to see how badly I'd beat you.

Dean: In your dreams.

Sam: My dreams have nothing to do with it, thank you very much. Vice Principal Deadpool was reading something he probably shouldn't have been during his office hours, so it's only fair that he got interrupted a lot. Zack wanted to know when would be a good day to spar together. Mayor Summers brought Jan by and asked about the new kids, especially Riggins. Galinda brought Deadpool cookies, and he repaid her by starting her on television addiction. Niiice. Emma came by to try to figure out why Deadpool knows so much about her already, and Riggins stopped in to try to convince the vice principal that he's disease free, but his argument went nowhere.

Over in the rest of the offices, Dr. Jones worked on his lesson plans, Dr. Suresh played Solitaire with real cards instead of the computer version, and Minsc and Boo used marshmallows for target practice. Somewhere, a tray of half-baked s'mores are feeling very sad and empty.

Dean: Someone should find them and put them out of their misery.

Sam: Of course, any plan of yours that involves food has to involve eating it all. Of course.


That Dorm Place

Sam: Over in the Hayes cabin, Karla - who is, in fact, awesome, and I'm glad the squirrels recognize that - was hanging out in the living room with a book. She and Ino got to talking about their classes and about Karla's world's lack of laws against murder, which are two topics that I'm sure went better together than they sound. Dinah apologized to Ino for accidentally waking her up the other night when she left town, and talked to Karla about her weekend. Tony asked Karla how her weekend went with all the parties going on, made sure Ino hasn't been traumatizing the new people, and checked in with Dinah now that she's back.

After an apparently interesting weekend, Merlin made the wise choice to stay in his alcove for the day. It doesn't count as hiding if semi-public humiliation could be involved. Keep that in mind if you're new around here. Hurley tried to get Merlin to tell him what happened, but all he learned was that it didn't involve Chuck. Well, wonders never cease. Merlin and Francine made awkward apologies to each other, Tony bribed his way into Merlin's alcove with muffins, and Arthur hid and lurked like a lurking kind of thing.

Claire went for a run in the preserve, and Griffin headed out there to do some drawings. I'm assuming not of Claire running, but it's possible.

Jack Burton set himself up at the main campfire in the morning with a sign for Leda, in an attempt to finally meet her. Eleanor was as curious about the sign as she was about the hot dogs Jack was making, while Jon just wanted to know what the sign was for. Leda went over as soon as she saw the sign, and she and Jack finally did the big sibling thing.

Dean: Dude, seriously weak to take that long. I mean it's too late to break your little sibling in gently and all.

Sam: Maybe a crash course worked better in this case?

Dean: I'm not even going to start on the whole sign thing. Expend some effort, read the directories, find out where your sibling's going to be.

Sam: At least he's trying to help. That's a pretty big deal in itself. The community project seems to be right on schedule, with the wall on the sixth floor almost down. Peter and John got some manual labor done while Constable Fraser and Ronon supervised. Jaina watched the guys and brought John lunch, and now I feel like a bad boyfriend. Peter, if you agree, you know I'll make it up to you.

Dean: Did you just promise sexual favours on the radio?

Sam: No, I promised whatever he wants. That could be something totally innocent.

Dean: Or it could be something really kinky.

Sam: ...I am neither going to confirm nor deny that. Neither rain, nor snow, nor heavy bruising could keep Arthur from his training time in the salle. Romeo was a little late, but he swore to Arthur that he was still ready to train, and he learned that he's starting to get the basics of sword work. Fiona did some work with her tessan, thanks to Kenshin, and she offered to help him learn English in return before Kenshin went to work on his own.

Out at the Filmore campfire, Liir made hot dogs for lunch. Shilo was impressed by Liir's cooking, and he explained that it's a big thing with him. Hinata let her kitten play with Liir's dog while they caught up with each other, and she chatted with Robin as well. Karla ignored the food in favor of playing with Liir's dog and talking to him about her plans for the Multicultural Fair, and she melted a little at the sight of Hinata's kitten too. Robin introduced himself to Karla, as did Blysse and Blind Seer, and they got to talking about talking - to animals, that is. Blysse was grateful that Liir's hot-dog system was color coded and didn't require any reading, and Robin asked Liir about his dog.

And over at the LBJ campfire, Chuck was having a quiet evening with some pot. This is where I start to wonder if reading the squirrels' notes makes me an accessory to the crime. Hannibal and Chuck talked about Chuck's birthday party and about how Blair doesn't hate Hannibal. I'm assuming they meant that she hates everyone and not just Hannibal specifically. Rose asked Chuck how to fight boredom here, and he suggested pot, alcohol, and sex. He's such a good role model to future felons, really. Hannibal and Rose talked about having names they don't like, and Jack Priest was glad to see that he hadn't scared Rose away from Fandom. They flirted a little, and talked about where they're from - Europe vs. Montana.

Fiona and Chuck figured out that they have a class together, although Chuck was far more intrigued by the fact that Fiona isn't used to being around boys. Ladies, don't give Chuck ammunition like that. It won't end well. Adora told Hannibal that he needed to try being clean for a change before they got to talk about how things are going with Edward and Angela. She also talked to Jack about adjusting to Fandom and how much the glitter rain helped, and Adora was appalled that Chuck was smoking, until he shared his joint with her. That might have been a smooth move if, and only if, he didn't try anything afterwards.

Dean: Yeah and how likely is that? Chuck and Blysse agreed that they seemed familiar but did introductions anyway. Why am I not surprised Chuck doesn't bother to remember who he's already met before?

Rose and Blysse were glad to see each other and Valentine complimented Blind Seer as a nice wolf, then went on to insult Chuck's hair. I see you have at least one cabinmate with discerning tastes there Sammy.

Sam: There are plenty of girls with sense here, and Chuck and I are the only guys in the cabin, so it makes sense that at least one of those girls ended up with us.

Dean: Just don't get insulted if she makes fun of your hair too -- not everyone like the floppy look. Jack recognized Chuck as Saturday's birthday boy and Chuck bitchfaced about how no one here has any style. Dude, lots of us have plenty of style. Just not the style of a douchebag.

Jack informed Valentine that he hadn't met her brother yet and talked US presidents with Dinah. Dinah also had a present for Chuck -- fingerpaints and a sketchbook. Huh. Never struck me as the artistic type. She also filled Fiona in on what happened back home.

Over on the roof of Teddy Roosevelt, Katina told all her sorrows to a bottle of whiskey, and cursed stupid boys with big ears when Griff noted that she looked all set for the night. Yeah, never a good thing to try to talk to the morose drunks, buddy.

Sam: I'd say you know that well, but I think I might be insulting myself.

Dean: Was thinking more about Dad, but you're right, the apple doesn't fall from the tree in your case.


That Town Place

Dean: Down in town, Liz opened the Arms Hotel, and Alex was at the Magic Box, and Bender was at the Gig with beer. Always a good thing to have.

Worf was reading Sniper's Weekly at the Arms, Dinah stopped by Luke's where Lacey was, and Eliza discovered sharpies at the Flower Shop. Heh, I remember when you discovered sharpies. That was one motel room that was never the same. Not to mention the mustache you drew on Dad when he was sleeping.

Sam: I thought I was being helpful, and I was too young to know better. Don't make that sound like it was last week or something.

Dean: If it was last week, I would've been able to get pictures of it. At the trooper station, Vince and Daisy talked about Vince's old band. At Stark Industries, Ben teased Ender about ending up in fashion class, and Romeo and Dojima courted and courted subtext at Pixie Dust.

Mitchell and Max discussed classes and TV at JGOB, and Mitchell also reassured Haley that the cookies don't bite. Shush, don't give whoever is in charge of all the Fandom weirdness any ideas. Last thing I need is to wake up and find a cookie nibbling on me.

Turtle was busy putting up posters about a Multi-Cultural Fair. And at the Law Firm she blocked the door with her body against Nana and Dor, and talked to Alex about her previous law experience. Busy day for Turtle.

Yondaime opened up Caritas and couldn't find the funnies. He introduced Max to Fandom life, gremlins and all. Y'know someone should really make a "Welcome to Fandom" video that explains all of the crazy and make people watch it before they're let loose here.

Sam: They could show it on the shuttle to get everyone through the bus ride.

Dean: I'm sure Anakin would be happy for the distraction while he's driving. Jack O'Neill introduced Max to Texas. The whole state? And Yondaime explained Deadpool to Jack. Yeah, that must've been an interesting conversation.

And over at the clinic, Millie was alone for her shift. Always good when the clinic is empty.

Sam: If people don't know that yet, they'll figure it out soon enough.

Dean: Hopefully not the hard way. That's all the notes I got. You?

Sam: Yeah, I think that's it, unless the squirrels have been holding out.

Dean: Don't look like it. They're up to their squirrel noses in rum. Best we get out before we have to deal with morose drunk squirrels. Besides I wouldn't want to keep you from all the kinky things you promised to do with Peter...

Sam: Remind me again why I keep agreeing to do this radio thing with you?

Dean: Because I'm your brother and I'm awesome.

Sam: I guess I can't argue with that. Have a good night, Fandom.