"if growing up means It would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree;"

[dragoneer]

Who: Hiccup and whoever wants to come!
What: Camping!
When: November 10th-11th
Where: Southern Lake
Summary: Hiccup invited anyone who was interested to the lake for a little camping trip. Hijinks ensue!
Rating: Shenanigans


Early on the ninth, Hiccup broadcast a short message to the journal reminding everyone about the camping trip he had planned for the weekend. The message was simple: pack your things, meet at noon in the plaza, and then they'd trek to the southern lake where they would make camp for the night. It would be chilly, but with a dragon in tow and clear skies, how bad could it be? Hiccup flies out to the lake early on the tenth to transport some camping supplies including extra tents, blankets, sleeping bags and tarps, as well as some food, before heading back to meet his fellow campers.

At the campsite itself, campers can expect to find such things including (but not limited to): fishing poles, cooking equipment (and ingredients), marshmallows, board games, card games, various sports equipment, harmonicas, et cetera. And Hiccup will definitely be trying to round everyone up for at least one round of storytelling around the fire sometime during the evening. Basically, anything campy (pun intended) can go on here. Have fun with it!

Here goes one of Hiccup's rare attempts to be a social planner. Let's see if it sinks or swims!

Comments

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup is here, of course. He'll be anxiously waiting at the plaza for people to show up, double-checking a mental list of things to do to make sure he hasn't overlooked anything essential. He reeeaally hopes people actually show up to this. But it was a success last year, soooo...here's high hopes?

He'll walk alongside Toothless as they make that trek out to the lake, the dragon bearing any additional luggage that campers may want carried if they're over capacity. Smooth sailing so far!

At the actual campsite, he'll try to help everyone get their tents and such set up before unloading some of the recreational things he's brought - fishing poles, as well as some assorted sports equipment, board games, cards and more. He'll try to get a fire going as well. Not too hard when you've got a dragon buddy.

And then? He'll be up to whatever typical camping activity is going on. Cooking over the fire, telling (potentially spooky) stories, roasting marshmallows, fishing, playing games, talking walks about the lake. He'll also be one of the last to sleep. He wants to make sure everyone is settled and okay first before retiring.

And then more of the same on the second day, with the advent of clean-up in the afternoon.]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki has read Hiccup's message and since he likes Hiccup, dragons making barrelrolls and that entire concept of a camping trip, he'll show up. A bit late, though. And more dressed as if this is going to be a ski trip instead.

He brought everything that should be appropriate for a camping trip. Like a tent, and a blanket that was formed after a bag, and food that only came in cans and his dog Thori as well.

When he sees Hiccup (and his dragon) he waves shortly, smiling.]

Hey hello! And similar phrases used for greeting one another!

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup is a little surprised to see Loki approach - I mean, he's a god, didn't he have like...important godly duties to attend to that didn't include hanging around with a scrub like Hiccup? - but he waves and grins, all the same. Toothless even looks a little excited, as he trots over to sniff at Thori. He won't eat you, promise.]

H-hey! You're coming with us? That's great! [Interesting choice of clothes, but hey. Whatever works!]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki's godly duties mainly consist out of reading books, playing with Thori, cooking dinner in the kitchen and small acts of mischief. Really, they aren't a big deal.

When he sees Toothless approaching Thori he waves his finger at the dog and tells him to not breathe fire or call him names like... Ah well, the dog is already barking about ripping intestines out and other rather gruesome things.]

I am planning to, yes. After all, it is a good iniative.

[dragoneer]

[Toothless rolls his eyes when Thori starts to bark at him, clearly too-cool-for-school and not above giving the dog the cold shoulder. HE TRIED TO PLAY NICE.]

You think so? [Wow. Does he get like +1000 awesomeness points for that? He feels like he should. He has to tell Astrid about this. It's bragging rights.] Well, I'm glad! It should be a pretty fun time. We had a blast last year.

[not_a_troll]

[Loki moves to adjust his backpack and nods.]

Of course. It is to strengthen the morale after such a horrible event. Bringing people together, let them engage in fun activities and other camping-like-things.

[He sticks up a thumb.]

I haven't been here last year. I cannot state my opinion on that.

[cooltrainer]

[Green is actually up at the crack of dawn and tracks down Hiccup - he'll help with setting up camp and carrying supplies to the spot.]

Good morning. I'll help you.

[dragoneer]

[Whoa, way to be on the ball, man. Hiccup grins when he spots Green, glad to have the extra help.]

Morning. Thanks - I'd really appreciate it.

[cooltrainer]

Right. I imagine opposable thumbs make for better tent-building.

[It was a little bit of a joke at Toothless' expense, but Green is not the greatest at carrying a joking tone.]

[dragoneer]

[The joke gets Green an eyeroll from Toothless, even if it takes Hiccup a moment to connect the dots. Opposable th--ohhh.]

Ha, yeah, it would. Claws aren't ready handy at this kind of thing.

[cooltrainer]

At the very least, he can help you with the campfire.

[Green sets down the bag he was carrying, getting out the supplies he brought. Lots of camping stuff, particularly a few extra bed rolls and tent canvases and poles.

He was somewhat expecting most of the people arriving to camp to not be properly prepared.]

[risingwinds]

[Ven just so happens to be examining one of those fine poles as he moseys on up to Hiccup.]

So, how does this work, anyway?

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup blinks, and it takes him a moment before he realizes what he's asking.]

Oh, the fishing pole? You've never used one before?

[risingwinds]

[He shakes his head, laughing sheepishly.]

Nah. We didn't do a lot of fishing back home...

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup waves a hand.]

Well, would you like to learn?

[risingwinds]

Well, if it's not too much to ask.

[Heh.]

Thanks, Hiccup.

[hisapprentice]

[Once they're at the campsite Luke does his absolute best not to go over and bother Hiccup about fishing. It really has nothing to do with fishing anyway, he wants to make friends with the big black dragon, honest friends. He brought no tent, and this feels like an oversight when other people start setting them up. Oh well, he does have a sleeping bag, maybe staying outside won't be so terrible?

But. The fishing.

He also keeps trying to approach Toothless just to chat. To ask things like how it's all going, really, and whether he likes camping.]

[dragoneer]

[After Hiccup has got the bulk of his things set up and he's finished helping others with their things, he crosses over to where Luke is conversing with Toothless. Toothless is listening, though he looks a bit sleepy and ready for some fishy treats - after all, he did a lot of hard work today, too!

And Hiccup just happens to have two poles in hand.]

Hey. Want me to teach you about fishing now?

[hisapprentice]

[Luke cuts himself off in the middle of a sentence about breathing fire to hop up from his makeshift seat and lift his hat just a little.]

Sure! Uh, I mean, as long as you're not busy doing other things.

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup shakes his head.] Nah, we've pretty much got everything set up. Soooo - now's your chance!

[hisapprentice]

All right then! [Luke grins, turning to his dragon not-exactly-friend with a little wave.] I'll bring you back fish, Toothless!

[For someone who could have read about fishing and camping ahead of time the boy is so unprepared.]

[flameoroku]

[Roku is here and totally a newb when it comes to this camping stuff. He's trying his best to help out and learn as he goes at least. While he was in the process of setting up a tent he....sort of fell asleep. Although it's hard to tell since he was sitting, so it look like he could be brooding over his attempts at tent building.]

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup notices he hasn't really moved for awhile, so...he heads over after a few minutes.]

Heeeeeey - Roku? Everything okay there? [Bro it's just a tent.]

[flameoroku]

[Making tents iz haaard]

Wha-? [Hiccup snaps him out of snooze mode and he looks up to Hiccup, slightly confused and dazed. What was he...oh.] Oh! Yea I just...fell asleep.

[dragoneer]

[it's ok bro.]

Oh - you were asleep? [Whoops. Maybe he should have let him keep napping. Though that wasn't exactly the point of camping.] S-sorry. Did you need some help with your tent?