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]

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.

[bythewaves]

[ A long wavering pause ]

You're sure I won't be a bother?

[shortesthighking]

Please, as if you could ever be. We've had Hobbits recently. You'll be a welcome change from them.

[bythewaves]

[ Blink ]

Why have you had Hobbits. I thought they never left their college grounds?

[shortesthighking]

They were visiting Two Trees, something about bringing the world together through food and wanting to sample some of the local cuisine. And wine, there was a lot of wine.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor mouths 'bringing the world together' in befuddlement and shakes his head ]

Well... at least I suppose it is a worthy endeavour? And I am sure there was lots of wine, particularly if Turko was in attendance.

[shortesthighking]

Oh, so much wine. You missed a chance to see Russa drunk.

[bythewaves]

I saw him drunk plenty of times during... [ stop. don't think about those days. ]

I am sure I am not missing much there.

[shortesthighking]

Let me rephrase. You missed a chance to see the two of us drunk now that we're married.

[bythewaves]

You actually got married? [ There, a real smile ]

About time. Good.

[shortesthighking]

[Success. Fingon smiles back, shy]

We did. No ceremony yet, neither of us feel right having one without you there, but...yes.

[bythewaves]

You... were waiting for me? [ Why? ]

[shortesthighking]

Yes. You're our family--and you aren't dead. It wouldn't be right to have a wedding without you.

[bythewaves]

[ A long, considering pause, then another shy smile ]

Then I suppose I should come home. It wouldn't do for the two of you not to have a proper celebration, after all.

[shortesthighking]

[He smiles and offers a hand]

Come on. No one's home right now, so you can clean up and eat and everything in peace.