Los Angeles, California, 1978 (Sunday, February 22nd)

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The first sign that things weren't exactly right was the Hollywood sign: not exactly the tourist trap-y mandatory photo it was back in 2015. The next was the outfits of the other passengers: there's a lot of polyester. Like a lot. No one's worn hair this terrible unironically in decades other than Anakin. And that's when it dawned: this might be Los Angeles, and the school was definitely about to go on a cruise along the Mexican coast...but it wasn't in 2015.

Not at all groovy, man. And the worst part? You can't even Instagram the photographic evidence! All electronics have stopped receiving signals, too. Portalocity went hardcore this time. There's a little bit of time to explore where and when you've been dropped off before the ship disembarked, but not enough time to return to the island.

Welcome to Spring Break 2015 1978, everyone!

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Los Angeles!

[sith_happened]

Sweet tapdancing Jesus, where had Portalocity dropped them this time?

[Wander around! Bitch loudly to people who won't care! Try in vain to get cell phone reception!]

Re: Los Angeles!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal took one look at the clothes and frowned. "Please tell me we're actually in the late seventies, and that there isn't a world out there that failed to outgrow this."

The Ship!

[sith_happened]

The Pacific Princess--or the Love Boat, as the crew keeps winkingly calling it--is large enough, if a little heavy on shag carpet, beige furniture and weird modern art installations. There's plenty of space to ramble, so take your time and explore!

Rooms [2/22]

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Everyone will find their berths on the Aloha Deck, with outside twin rooms (that have either twin beds or a double for your moddable needs) that provide a view of the ocean as it goes past. The chaperones are on one side of the ship and the students are on the other, so if they can hear you, that's BAD, kids.

[OOC: As always, NSFW stuff goes into private journals. Provide a link back here if you'd like!]

Room 109

[flickofthewrist]

Apparently, it'd be too much to ask for a school trip to not be insane. Flick had just sighed and rolled his eyes at the time warp before making his way to his room.

Despite the aforementioned time warp, the room wasn't that bad. Flick tossed his bag on the ground and wandered idly around the room. He'd been mostly quiet during the portal trip and for the past few days so maybe this vacation would help his mood.

Room 103

[dauntless-four.livejournal.com]

Four dropped his bag onto the double bed, then climbed onto it to stare out at the ocean.

Yes, they had a beach at Fandom, but this was a totally different ocean and the idea of that much water was kind of blowing his mind a bit.

Room 131

[giveherahand]

Mara snagged one of the twin beds and glanced around the room, looking for places to stash weapons before her roommate arrived.

Room 137

[doesnotkneel]

Normally Edward would have relished the strange luxury of this place. But he was still tired, and so the first thing he did when he entered this room was pick a bed and faceplant on it.

He'd get 'round to seeing the rest of the ship later, no doubt.

Room 122

[saddeserthermit]

The decor alone was enough to make Obi-Wan doubt the wisdom of chaperoning this trip, but it was too late to change his mind now. He stored his belongings swiftly in the cabin.

Then he settled down on the floor to meditate. Might as well, really.

Room 104

[throughaphase]

Kitty came in and dropped her bag down before taking a good look around the room.

"Holy flashback, Ratman."

Room 105

[halfbad.livejournal.com]

"Wow, this place is...really something," Nathan muttered as he made his way into the room. Even someone like him, someone who'd been so far outside of pop culture and today's trends knew this was weird.

The bed was probably the best part because there was one and not two. "This place is weird."

Room 107

[ultimatehottie.livejournal.com]

When Johnny got into the room and dropped his bag, one thing jumped to mind.

"I really thought there would be a lava lamp." For shame, the 1970's. For shame.

Room 114

[wrongkindofsith]

Cara dropped her pack on the bed and glared balefully around the room.

"This looks nothing like what we were told." Those images had looked more than comfortable enough for the week. This decor was kind of a mood killer.

She was blaming Anakin.

Room 139

[myownface]

Sparkle had maybe a slightly concerned look on his face as he dumped his backpack off on his bed in his room. If that was because he was trying to figure out what to make of who his roommate was going to be for the week, or because he was pretty sure they weren't in 2015 anymore, well, that was anyone's best guess.

Room 113

[hexentotchen.livejournal.com]

The art and different decorations were interesting, but Hanna had already claimed the window-side bed, and was taking the view with a wide smile.

Room 111

[nobloodymessiah.livejournal.com]

Eleanor set her bag down on the double bed. Did the chaperones know they had a double bed? That seemed utterly scandalous but delightful at the same time.

She hadn't placed the decor yet. Something futuristic? It certainly didn't look anything like Fandom's style, or Rapture,'s either. She reached into her bag to pull out her phone, to try one of those Internet searches. Except ...

"My phone's screen is black," she said. "It usually only does that when the battery's dead. It was fine a couple of hours ago."

Room 117

[beautifulsenshi.livejournal.com]

Minako was most definitely not hiding in her berth. Nope. Not at all. She wasn't under all her blankets, with a very irate Artemis trying to kneed her through the covers with his claws to make her come out.

She could totally stay in here all break, right? Right.

Room 108

[talentforlying]

"The things I do in the name of friendship," Constantine bitched bitched as he tossed his knapsack on the floor next to the bed closest to the window. "I'm going daft in my old age."

He took the hatbox he'd been carrying with his other hand, and set it down on the other bed, unzipping it to take out its cargo and place him on the duvet. "Weirdest fucking decor I've ever had in a bedroom, and that's saying a lot."

Room 123

[elated-or-gassy.livejournal.com]

Anna thought the ship was simply grand. She was shoving down a little queasiness -- she hadn't been on a boat in a long time, and the last time her parents had been on a boat --

But that was rare, that boat accidents happened, and she was sure it was going to be fine. This was some sort of gigantic futuristic luxury ship and those probably never sank in bad storms. She was deciding this pretty firmly and would keep telling herself that until it sunk in.

She was, however, wishing she'd thought to pack a sweater. There seemed to be a decided chill in this room.

More importantly, she threw the door to her room open and was going to wave excitedly as other people as they went past her, to their own rooms. Did anyone want to come in and chat?

(The room is totally a normal temperature; Anna's just chilly because of minor plottiness.)

Room 118

[justlurkinghere]

"...I didn't think it could get tackier." AND YET IT DID.

Room 129

[sarcastic-vamp.livejournal.com]

Carmilla had already lived through the 70s once, thank you very much. It wouldn't bother her too much except for her phone no longer working. No internet meant boredom and why didn't she just stay at the school?

She flopped down on one of the beds in the room with a groan. This sucked.

Dinner [2/22]

[sith_happened]

Dinner is held in the oh my god so very Coral Room on Riviera Deck. You'll be seated at a table of ten, the better to make a love connection throughout the evening. Be sure to dress nicely, even if your modern fashions are sure to look strange amid a sea of poly-blend and tweed...Don't miss out on the chilled celery and other exotic '70s delights.

[OOC: Use this as an excuse to sit with people you might not know that well!]

Dancing [2/22]

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Choose from the Princess Lounge, the Starlight Lounge at the top of the ship or the Carousel Bar for light drinking and getting to know your fellow passengers. Anywhere you are, be warned that there's going to be a LOT of Bee Gees music. Like, a lot.

Your Bartender is moddably available at the Starlight Lounge tonight!



[OOC: Put your club of choice in the header so we can all track you down!]

Other Exploration [2/22]

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Maybe you're in the mood for a midnight swim on the Lido Deck? Of course you are. There's another pool further aft, if you prefer it.

There's also an entire ship to see. Maybe you'll even run into Your Captain or Your Cruise Director as you wander!

OOC

[sith_happened]

We're at sea all day tomorrow, the better to get your '70s groove on. I think I got everyone in a room but I've been hitting the cold medication heavy this weekend, so ping me down here if that's not the case.