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[seethelanterns]

Well, I finally managed to finish painting the dorm room. I think it looks a look better now, it was just so....plain before. I'll definitely be sure to paint over it later if Eugene and I change rooms, but I don't think it should be a problem.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone was interested in setting up a group activity? I know I had a lot of hobbies back home. I could paint, or sew, teach people how to make candles, play chess, chart stars, play guitar, paper mache, pottery....all sorts really. As long as I have access to the materials for things, at least. I thought it would be a neat way for people to make new friends and learn some new skills? Especially the newer arrivals who might not know anyone here really.

Oh. One last thing! Lea, Merlin, I don't know if you have met Eugene yet but if you haven't, I'd like to introduce you at some point.

- Rapunzel

[Mostly she just wants to try and keep busy after hearing about what is to happen back home, to try and not dwell on all that Eugene told her too much.]

Comments

[nevergetscredit]

No, I haven't met Eugene. I do want to meet him, though. [To make sure he's not the kind of thief that could also be dangerous to Rapunzel]

[seethelanterns]

I'll see when he's free and let you know, Merlin. Most likely sometime in the weekend, I guess. [At this point Gothel would be more dangerous. Eugene does all he can to protect Rapunzel.]

[nevergetscredit]

Works for me! [Merlin approves of protecting Rapunzel from Gothel, so who knows - maybe they will bond over their mutual agreement in wanting to keep Gothel far far away from Rapunzel]

[seethelanterns]

All right! I'll let you know what he says when I see him next. [Bonding over mutual hate/protectiveness. Aw.]

[vestigiaflammae]

i haven't yet! but anytime he's free just poke me?

also wow that's a long list. there should be an art club or something.

[seethelanterns]

I'll see what he says and let you know, Lea.

I did have more hobbies too, but those are the ones I remembered off the top of my head. An art club would be great!

[vestigiaflammae]

okay! i've gotta meet this guy, he must be cool if you like him so much.

i wonder if anybody would sponsor it? who teaches the art classes? i didn't look at those too closely, i kinda suck at it, so. i'd come if there was a club though!

you know, just as long as nobody's grading me or anything.

[seethelanterns]

He's....certainly something. He's helped me a lot though.

I didn't think about sponsors? But the list says it's Sharpay I think? The teacher I mean. And art isn't really something that could be graded, I don't think. It's aesthetic and that sort of thing seems more subjective to the viewer to me, at least.

[vestigiaflammae]

he sounds like a good guy.

sharpay? oh yeah i think i talked to her once! maybe. i should ask. and you're probably right about art and grades and stuff but if it's a class they have to grade you on something, right?

[seethelanterns]

He is.

If you could ask if she wants to help or something that would be great! And, well I guess that's true. Art is just something I like to do for fun, so I never thought of it as studying or anything. If I started a club or something I wouldn't be grading anything. It's just for everyone to come and have fun and improve on their skills in painting or sketching or pottery.

[vestigiaflammae]

yeah sure! i bet i could find her around. or ask on the bbs, that usually works.

with stuff like art or drama or whatever it's always more fun when you don't have to worry about getting graded on it!

hey who knows i might even learn how to do more than a stick figure one of these days.

[seethelanterns]

Great! Thanks, Lea.

Exactly! and I'm sure we can get you progressing from stick figures one day.

[tortileghostwriter]

[...wait, rapunzel, really, good lord how has he not noticed these things befo--

wait, merlin, gods what the hell.

okay yeah he has to reply to this.]

i will confess to some interest in the guitar offer
candle making and star charting dont sound entirely unpleasant either

[seethelanterns]

So you'd be interested to try? I don't know how good I would be at teaching, and I kind of mostly taught myself, but I could try....?

[tortileghostwriter]

im no stranger to music theory
so thats one aspect neatly taken care of regarding the guitar

the answer is yes regardless

[seethelanterns]

Okay. I'll see how many people are interested and then decide on setting something up and let you know. I just thought it might be an idea, I don't know how many would like to try.

[thorny]

Your offer reminded me that I was idly toying with the idea of setting up some kind of arts and crafts club, given the disproportionate number of students here who seem to enjoy producing handicrafts. It might not be too horrific a notion to revisit.

[seethelanterns]

Oh, well if you would rather set something up then that's fine, I would love to help if you do? I mean, if you had the idea before me and all.

[thorny]

An idea that was never acted upon, leaving it floating about in the public domain for any to grab. I brought it up simply to affirm that someone besides yourself had an interest in what would basically be a stitch and bitch group.

[seethelanterns]

If you don't mind me trying to set something up, I'd love to. I enjoy all kinds of arts and crafts. Provided I get materials and figure out a place for it I'd love to start up a group.

A...what? [She's not exclusively intending just sewing/knitting but 'bitch' is not in Rapunzel's vocabulary.]

[thorny]

Quite the opposite, I encourage you forming something. If you need any help I'd be glad to offer my assistance, although my own areas of expertise are a bit limited.

A stitch and bitch. It's a common term used for social gatherings where the members knit and carry on casual conversation. While I have a feeling the creative endeavors won't be as narrow, it would be nice to keep the spirit of friendliness intact.

[seethelanterns]

I'll try sort something and let you know if I need help then!

Oh? I'd never heard of it that way before. But yes, I am hoping it would be a chance for some of the more recent arrivals to make friends at least.

[thorny]

Excellent. I look forward to a use for my mountains of yarn besides slowly accumulating more sweaters than I could ever wear in six lifetimes.

Being engaged in a familiar activity should give them the chance to open up marginally, I'd think. It's certainly a ready-made conversation topic.

[consorts]

Let me know if you ever host group activities, I'll be sure to come by. I have been informed that so long as the instructor isn't opposed we can make use of the classroom materials for personal projects. May prove useful in the future.

- Guinevere

[seethelanterns]

Oh, it is? I didn't realize, that will definitely make things easier! I wonder if we could use the classrooms for it...I'm still thinking about where to have it.