Grounds: The Duck Pond

[Wilber Winterbottom]

A dozen white feathered Pekin ducks could be found gracefully swimming or sunning themselves in this pond in this pond. With their orangish-yellow legs and feet and short yellow beak, this particular variety of feathered creatures is among the friendliest of its species you will ever come across.

The rocky ledge surrounding the pond allows you to take a seat. You may even dip your feet into the pristine water if you like, just beware of the ducks wanting to take a nip at your feet for the fun of it. Or maybe they’ve mistaken your toes for a tasty treat? Speaking of treats… have you brought along a snack for these magnificent creatures? While bread is not high in nutritional value for them, they will accept fresh and small pieces of it. Lettuce, oats, seeds and cooked rice will also suffice.

Play nicely with the ducks! While they are social, they will not take kindly to anyone being cheeky with them!


OOC: You are free to RP for the ducks though there should be no serious injuries!

[FearlessLeader19]

Even professors needed breaks.

For that reason Dhruv had finished any pressing matters that fell under their job description before retiring to the duck pond that Friday afternoon. It had been a fairly uneventful first week of the school year but no doubt that was going to change as everyone found themselves back into the groove of things. At least for now there wasn’t homework and essays to be graded.

After folding his trousers just below his knees, the DADA professor stepped into the cool water of the pond. It was their goal to have a seat on the stone edge but that would have to wait for the ducks came swimming up to them instantly. This delighted Dhruv who promptly began chattering with the feathered creatures. “Hello, hello,’’ they said as the ducks gathered around. “Did I bring you any treats you ask? You bet I did.” In a small bag, there were some oats which they now scattered in the water. It was quite a sight to watch the ducks dive for it.

[PhoenixRising]

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Even professors needed breaks.

For that reason Dhruv had finished any pressing matters that fell under their job description before retiring to the duck pond that Friday afternoon. It had been a fairly uneventful first week of the school year but no doubt that was going to change as everyone found themselves back into the groove of things. At least for now there wasn’t homework and essays to be graded.

After folding his trousers just below his knees, the DADA professor stepped into the cool water of the pond. It was their goal to have a seat on the stone edge but that would have to wait for the ducks came swimming up to them instantly. This delighted Dhruv who promptly began chattering with the feathered creatures. “Hello, hello,’’ they said as the ducks gathered around. “Did I bring you any treats you ask? You bet I did.” In a small bag, there were some oats which they now scattered in the water. It was quite a sight to watch the ducks dive for it.

Breaks were always needed and the older Amelia got, the more she revered in taking every last minute.

As soon her potions lesson wrapped up, the older woman headed outside for some fresh air first thinking she would enjoy the autumn breeze with some light flying. However, after exiting the entrance hall, she detoured the opposite direction of the broomshed, opting instead towards the Duck Pond. In which she was - not alone. Finding her daughter's former classmate the groundskeeper out there calf-deep in the water, scattering something into the water. "I read once that bread was actually not suitable for a duck diet." It was a good thing he wasn't tossing bread then, something had she looked close enough, would have realized. "Enjoying the moderate weather, Dhruv?"

[FearlessLeader19]

SPOILER!!: Amelia! <3

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Breaks were always needed and the older Amelia got, the more she revered in taking every last minute.

As soon her potions lesson wrapped up, the older woman headed outside for some fresh air first thinking she would enjoy the autumn breeze with some light flying. However, after exiting the entrance hall, she detoured the opposite direction of the broomshed, opting instead towards the Duck Pond. In which she was - not alone. Finding her daughter's former classmate the groundskeeper out there calf-deep in the water, scattering something into the water. "I read once that bread was actually not suitable for a duck diet." It was a good thing he wasn't tossing bread then, something had she looked close enough, would have realized. "Enjoying the moderate weather, Dhruv?"

If Amelia ever voiced that thought, Dhruv would be in agreement with her: basking in free time was great for the soul. And yes, this was something they were understanding the older they got too. Not that they felt constantly tired or anything; just that it was great to have the time to one’s self for one’s sanity.

They were happily watching the ducks peck away at the water for the oats when they heard Amelia’s voice. Dhruv looked over their shoulder - in the direction of her voice. “Oh hi, Amelia! You’re right about that since bread doesn’t have much nutritional value to them.’’ The professor scattered some more oats then waded splashed their way to the edge of the pond. “Oats, on the other hand, are perfect for them. Would you care to keep me and the ducks company?”

[PhoenixRising]

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

If Amelia ever voiced that thought, Dhruv would be in agreement with her: basking in free time was great for the soul. And yes, this was something they were understanding the older they got too. Not that they felt constantly tired or anything; just that it was great to have the time to one’s self for one’s sanity.

They were happily watching the ducks peck away at the water for the oats when they heard Amelia’s voice. Dhruv looked over their shoulder - in the direction of her voice. “Oh hi, Amelia! You’re right about that since bread doesn’t have much nutritional value to them.’’ The professor scattered some more oats then waded splashed their way to the edge of the pond. “Oats, on the other hand, are perfect for them. Would you care to keep me and the ducks company?”

Amelia liked to say she was the opposite. In some ways she actually felt more energized now than when she was in her twenties. She only wished she had the metabolism of her twenty year old self.

She shook her head about the nutritional value comment. "I think it was actually more about bread posing as a choking hazard." She shrugged. "Might just have been marketing propaganda though." She enjoyed nature and creatures, but she definitely was far from the nutritional expert when it came to duck food. Taking a step towards him, she took a seat on the ground, "Would love that. Although I didn't bring any oats, but I suppose they have enough from yours. Observing is enough. Do they have names?"