Viking Fjorgyn, Seine River Cruise, France [Thursday Daytime]

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Because we know you are a little burned out from all of that touring yesterday, enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. Disembark and join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture before returning to your ship.

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THE SHIP

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The Fjorgyn, named for the Norse goddess of the Earth, is a 410 foot long ship built in 2020.

YOUR ROOMS

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Students are in Veranda Staterooms on the Upper Deck, which have queen or twin sized beds depending on which is funnier, wifi, televisions, and twice-daily housekeeping. This does NOT mean you can throw ragers. The chaperones are in Veranda Suites, also on the Upper Deck, with queen or twin sized beds depending on which is funnier, wifi, televisions, fully stocked minibars and free champagne and fruit platters daily. It is, after all, why they chaperone.

[OOC: NFB goes into private journals, list of room assignments is here

Room 320

[begmetwice]

Irene had not, in fact, made it back to her own room last night. She wasn't the only one, actually -- a fact for which she was very grateful, because Goose's absence from his own room meant that this bed was comfortably fitting just two.

And while Irene might eventually slip into being a little more self-conscious once she was more awake, in light of how this had gone last time -- right now she was very busy snuggling close and tangling her legs with the other person in bed with her.

Was it a French miracle that she had slept through any potential snoring? Was the combination of sex and shots just that good at eventually knocking her out to the point she didn't even notice? Or was she growing accustomed to the snoring in a way that let her actually just sleep right through it? You be the judge.

Re: Room 320

[special_rabbit]

Amaya would absolutely chalk it up to that particularly good balance of booze and satisfied exhaustion (and quite possibly the best, wonderfully sprawling sleep she'd gotten all week) that she would even allow herself to even be so entangled and snuggled. And for the fact that, when that final sawing snore ended abruptly in a snort that jarred even her out of sleep, she only half-heartedly tried to shift and squirm out of it. More just impulse and instinct than anything held, a groan of complaint slipping out to let the pesky day know that she wasn't ready for it to start yet.

Re: Room 320

[begmetwice]

Irene answered that groan with a soft, soothing hum of agreement. One arm gently flopped out to try to drape around her companion, unconsciously affectionate even as Irene was working to hide her face from intrusive daylight.

She was definitely awake enough now to know where she was and recall how she'd ended up here, and opportunist that she was, Irene was fairly determined to not let a silly thing like it being morning ruin a perfectly good don't-call-it-a-cuddle. Beauty sleep and general lethargy was a thing here, yes, but more importantly: the longer Amaya clung to unconsciousness, Irene had learned, the wider the gap between this and the insistence that they should get on with their days.

Room 308

[somethingwithturquoise]

What was a Wednesday night room jello party without a bleary morning after? Summer knew for a fact that at least one person had crashed there last night (really, the sign of any successful party), but there may have been others? She wasn't sure.

All she knew was that her very awesome and heavily modded teetotaler boyfriend had gotten up early enough to fetch a whole lot of coffee and moddable carbs for the hold-overs before ducking out to do his own things that morning, and Summer was very grateful to be stuffing her face with a croissant between gulps of coffee right now, thank you.

[[ and, of course, any and all party-attenders (or, hell, even if you didn't attend at all!) are welcome to have handwaved crashing here if'n you'd like! ]]

Room 312

[stykera]

Last night had been a good night. Maybe there had been a bit too much jello consumed. Maybe the wrestling hold demonstrations had been slightly ill-advised. But as a result of the night's activities Stark had slept in a little later than usual and was now contentedly snuggling up to his...companion? Boyfriend?

He was very content at the moment, actually, and the soft noise he made when finally opening his eye was evidence of that. As was the way he moved a little closer to the other man in the bed.

Room 310

[itsananomaly]

At some point in the night Cutter had eventually passed out on Summer’s floor before waking up later on and eventually making it to back to his and Connor’s room, which even though it wasn’t far at all had felt like an eternity to get to.

Cutter had collapsed immediately on the bed and was planning on not moving at all for the rest of the day.

Sorry Connor Cutter hadn’t factored in that you’d probably like the bed as well.

EXPLORING THE SHIP

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Sun Deck

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Located on the top of the ship, go on up there to get the best views of the passing scenery and to sunbathe if you really like being cold in October, you weirdo. There's also a walking path if you aren't getting enough exercise on all of the daily excursions.

Aquavit Terrace & Lounge

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If you're more interested in eating al fresco and not having a multi-course meal, the Aquavit Terrace is for you. The lounge serves drinks and snacks into the night if you'd like to sit inside and gaze at the shore through glass, or take your chances out on deck.

Re: Aquavit Terrace & Lounge

[no_missing_piece]

Today seemed like a good day for Beta to just take it easy and find a relatively quiet corner of the deck to curl up in with a book she'd picked up during the past few days' excursions, sort of grazing on the various snacks the lounge had to offer.

The Restaurant

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Located on the Middle Deck, the restaurant will serve as the hub for our meals throughout the cruise, assuming you aren't on shore. Each table seats six, and you've been assigned to one (over here). Make friends with your fellow Fandomites! Enjoy the breakfast buffet or order something off of the menu!

Table Seven

[noonedecidesmyfate]

The food here was extravagant and wonderful and Belle was taking full advantage of the remaining meals aboard the ship.

All of that walking yesterday meant she needed to refuel with breakfast foods, after all.

Re: Table Seven

[pun_king]

Graham had successfully stacked his plate with so much food it was almost artistic and reqiired some caution to actually get it to the table, and he let put a big, eager, fond sigh for it one he settled, picked up a fork, and grinned over at his tablemate.

"Morning, Belle! Are you ready for another thrilling and exciting day?"

Table One

[notagoose]

Goose was still a little hungover by the time he made it to breakfast but considering how much he had drank, he was doing pretty well and was really grateful for his healing factor.

He was definitely stocking up his plate from the breakfast buffet though.

ON SHORE

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Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

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Explore one of the most fantastic fortresses of Normandy while admiring sweeping views of the Seine as it winds its way through the countryside. You will accompany your Program Director to the remarkable Château Gaillard, which seems to beckon from atop its high hill. The stronghold was built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart of England, who was also Duke of Normandy. His structure is considered the most dramatic sight anywhere along the Seine between the coast and Paris. The strongest and most magnificent castle of its age, it guarded the Seine River Valley and was the key structure in a vast system that defended Normandy during the Wars of Religion. It was also of critical importance in Richard’s campaigns against France. You will tour the exterior of this fine example of medieval siege warfare construction, considered invincible for as long as Richard lived.

Re: Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

[wildgalegirl]

Castles... Oh there were so many cool things - and opportunities! - at castles. Charlie had her guitar and a twinkle in her eye and she was going to enjoy her castle time. Maybe she could sing on one of the battlements!

Re: Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

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"Chaaar~rlie!" With swinging limbs, a sing-song tone, and a cheekily imploring look on his face, Graham sidled up to her with a grin.

"It's Thursday," he reminded her. "I sire hope you're planning on doing something interesting today!"

Re: Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

[pun_king]

Mmmmm, still no floating castle, but a castle was a castle, and Graham was certainly not going to complain....too much. He was going to be far too busy wandering around and daydreaming about the days when traipsing castles would be a regular daily thing for him!

...er, well, that already was a thing, obviously, but he meant as a knight, not as a student!

Re: Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

[guillermothegreat]

Guillermo was definitely going to be doing some exploring and checking out castle ruins seemed like a fun way to do that so he was eagerly looking around and taking everything in.

Re: Castle Ruins (1 ½ hours)

[mylandmyrules]

Nell was enjoying her stroll through the castle grounds.

Explore on Your Own

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There's not much here but the castle, but the town of Les Andelys, made up of two neighborhoods that were once clearly separated, Petit-Andely and Grand-Andely, occupies one of the most remarkable sites in the Seine Valley. Go for a wander and tell us where you are in the header so we can stalk you join in!

OOC

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Why does a doctor's appointment always take so looooooooooong.