The Middle-earth College AU meme

[galion]

The Middle-earth College Life AU meme

Congrats, you've been accepted to college / university! Or maybe you work there? Maybe you're even the President or a Dean of studies! Either way - there's classes to attend or teach, parties to go to, and fraternities/sororities to belong to. Cheer for the sports team, and don't forget about extra curricular activities.

1. Comment with a character, with a sentence or two to explain how they fit into this AU
2. Format is flexible! Action, Phones, IMs, etc. (It's a meme, do what is most fun for you!)
3. ???
4. Profit.

Shire institute of Culinary Arts: Aspiring chefs, look no further. A wide variety of specialty degrees are available, but it's best known for their potato program. Dorms are said to be "cozy", but the meal plan is next to none. The typical "freshman 15" here is expanded to the "freshman 30," but no one seems to mind.	Rivendell University and Teaching Hospital: You might know that Rivendell's medical program it top notch, but you might not know that it also has a robust music program as well. It boasts a diverse student body and easy admittance process. The dorms are next to none, with full meal plan, entertainment, and laundry service.	University of Caras Galadhon: This university is so exclusive, that only students and staff know how to even get to the campus. Needless to say, their athletic teams never have home games. Extracurricular activities include boating and archery. All dorms begin on the 10th floor.
Woodland U: Literally spelled Woodland "U" because half their applicants can't spell "university." All students are required to be on one of the athletics teams. Known for its party scene. Their rival is the nearby Erebor Trade School. It's motto is "We will endure" because many of it's students stay much longer than the usual four year plan.	Erebor Trade School: Anyone hoping to become a craftsman or jeweler aspires admittance to this school. Tuition used to be rather high before a massive campus fire and a change of administration. Remodeling is ongoing. Erebor encourages drinking, even though half its students are miners.	Gondor Military Academy: Used to be a more prestigious institution until the neighborhood appeal changed by the nearby Mt. Doom's expansion and construction. Recently subject to rumors about the president losing touch with the needs of the students.
Rohan Agricultural College: Probably the smallest and least expensive school in Middle-earth. Sister school to Gondor Military Academy, and known for its equestrian program and rural location. The dorms and meal plans here are said to be lacking.	Mt Doom College: Recently had a resurgence in numbers, Mt. Doom is known for its aggressive recruiting policy and strict dress code. Now has a campus at Orthanc, which used to be an independent institution.	Two Trees Seminary: This university can boast that it's faculty are all at the top of their fields. Known for it's idyllic location, Two Trees has a very strict moral code, but most students who enroll never leave campus. The Dormitory is located in the building simply known as "The Halls."

Comments

[shortesthighking]

Your brothers are looking for you, as is your mother.

[bythewaves]

[ That is UNFAIR using his family against him like that, and Maglor falters ]

I... I don't... I don't have a family any more. They... they should stop looking. It would... it will only hurt them to keep looking.

[shortesthighking]

It would hurt them more to stop. Elrond is even looking, did you know?

[bythewaves]

[ UNFAIR ]

I...[ his shoulders slump, and he rubs absently at his arms (the long sleeves are deliberate, even in the summer) ] They should stop. I'm not... I don't want to bring any trouble.

[shortesthighking]

You wouldn't if you returned. Kurvo may not speak to you for a while, but they miss you, cousin. We all do. Elrond is married with a daughter. Russandol and I...well, that isn't important.

[bythewaves]

Kurvo is a brat. [ Fine okay we admit it are you happy now ]

...Elrond is married?

[ Has it really been that long? ]

[shortesthighking]

He is. So was Elros but...well, he made a different choice. His father was mortal, after all.

[bythewaves]

[ A short sharp indrawn hiss ]

Oh...

[ You always knew one of them might chose that way he reminds himself change the subject ]

What's this about you and Nyelo?

[shortesthighking]

We share an apartment. Three bedroom, with the third kept open.

["For you."]

[bythewaves]

That's good. That's very good. The two of you deserve to be happy.

[ Not touching that bit about the open room. But not running, either, yay? ]

[shortesthighking]

We could be happier, I think. We all could.

[bythewaves]

[ long pause before a shy peek up from under his cap brim ]

You don't need me to be happy

[shortesthighking]

We do. It isn't the same without the bard around to laugh at us and write teasing songs when one of us is being...us. It's so dull without you, Makalaurë.

[bythewaves]

[ slow and very hesitant ]

But... you shouldn't need me. I hurt you all.

[shortesthighking]

You didn't mean to, did you?

[bythewaves]

[ the fact that he has to pause to think about that is probably telling but eventually Maglor shakes his head slowly ]

Not... on purpose.

[shortesthighking]

Okay then. We will forgive you....ignoring Kurvo, who as I said is an ass.

[bythewaves]

[ Quietly but with a glimmer of amusement ]

Kurvo is not as bad as Moryo.

[ Long. Pause ]

I suppose I could. visit.

[shortesthighking]

...Maglor, if you think for a second that you will be allowed to leave you should visit Elrond and get your head checked.

[bythewaves]

[ A shy, quiet smile ]

But what if I slipped away? I am good at going unnoticed these days.

[ No one ever looks at the homeless bum, after all. Until Fingon, anyway ]

[shortesthighking]

[A Look]

We still have Huan.

[bythewaves]

[ smile turning just a little smug ]

Huan likes me, I could bribe him.

[shortesthighking]

Huan misses you. He might not take a bribe.

[bythewaves]

You just aren't bribing him right.

[ Although to be fair Maglor has no idea where he would get Huan's favorite doggie treat now that Doriath U has closed down and taken it specialty tuckshop with it ]

[shortesthighking]

[Spoilers: Fingon bought the shop. Good luck getting the treat without him knowing]

I'm certain we are. Come home, Maglor. We miss you.