that's my kind of night; joseph & open

[constance barrington]

It appeared that Constance didn't carry a whole lot in her pack, but one would be surprise when she'd open the top flap. The journey to Celestial Peak was more lengthy than usual, but she had to include students and the other two Head of Houses. Of course she looked over her shoulder and spotted her idiot of a brother horsing around with the students. He could never really act mature, even if his life depended on it. When they arrived at the meadow, the professors began setting up camp for the students. Their duties were more of setting up the bonfire and food table for the students since the bunks had been made a few days ago that way when they arrived, students could go directly to their sleeping quarters and begin to unpack or take a nap, which ever decides to come first.

Constance went to her own tent and set her bag aside, peeling the top flap open. She unpacked a garmet rack with her clothes hanging on it and wheeled it to the side. Then a couple of her own pillows and a blanket to furnish her cot. A side table to keep a lamp on and a couple books. She reads every night before bed time, so these books she had began a couple days ago and expects to finish it sometime in the next couple of weeks. Constance also brought along some telescopes for viewing with during the night. Of course she brought a long extras incase some students get interested in exploring the night sky. This brought up nostalgia from when she went on expeditions with a group of astronomers like herself, camping and trying to look out for the next new discovery. She was happy.

After she unpacked her things, Constance went outside her tent and began to walk the perimeter of camp. The night was drawing in and the students look like they were enjoying themselves. She couldn't help but feel that this was much better than staying inside the castle feeling bored most of the time and wondering what to do to waste it. Some were gathered around the bon fire already roasting marshmallows and telling stories. Others feeding at the table and introducing themselves to new roommates for the time being. So she rejoined them and got herself a plate to make some smores with, taking a stray stick along and sticking a marshmallow at the end. Setting it close to the flames, she watched as it began to burn and bubble, almost to perfection before placing it between a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. It was gooey and smelled delicious and was ready to be devoured.

[Joseph Barrington]

He wasn't sure how he got volunteered for this, but his only guess was his evil sister and her plot to take over his life. But a camping trip didn't sound like a terrible idea. It's just he would be away from the luxuries of his own comfortable bed, a few hot new ladies roaming around the castle, and a drink. He couldn't even sneak a bottle of firewhiskey without his sister confiscating it and locking it up. It was going to be a dry camping trip. But he followed behind because Merlin knows what Constance would talk about on the entire hiking trip to the meadows of Celestial Peak. Mostly about how he's an immature little twerp and that she always has to look out for him. He's a big boy!

So he avoided her most of the way there and dropped his bag off in his tent. Thank the Gods for letting him have his own tent away from her. Though he wouldn't mind sharing with Colt, but sometimes having a room to himself just made it easier...he doesn't have to share space! Instead of unpacking like everyone else, he started with making the bonfire. He was pretty good at it. Besides...it's fire! Who doesn't like it?! He threw in logs and tinder, and with the flick of his wand--kablam! There it was, raging and flickering as tall as him. Perfect for marshmallows, stories, and staying warm. After some time, he grabbed some food and sat down, enjoying himself until he saw Constance. Joseph watched as she made herself a smore, and well since he's too lazy to make one for himself he just happened to sneak up from the side and grab the one off her plate. "Thanks for the smore sis. I think that's payback for making me come on this trip." He grinned before taking a huge bite out of it. "Were you trying to prove something or just continue to make my life miserable?"