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undergrounds2017-08-06 08:29 pm
undergroundmods) wrote in undergrounds2017-08-06 08:29 pm
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Night Tournament Opening Ceremony
Every four years the Night Tournament is held in London as a celebration of the physical, mental and magical prowess of its supernatural inhabitants. Over three weeks the chosen competitors will take on various challenges in an effort to be crowned Champions of their species. Tonight, the grand opening ceremony is taking place at the Redbright Institute, where guests can expect a spectacle of magical wonders and of course the parade of this year's competitors.
The ceremony takes place from 8pm-11pm Sunday 6th August. It is being hosted by the school's Chancellor, Sylvia Redbright, accompanied by event organisers Alexandrie Belrose, the Dean, and Yasmine Merad. Guests must have purchased a ticket in order to attend the event, unless of course you are one of the competitors or someone involved in organising the tournament.
Rules of entry
• No weapons. Any weapons or objects that could be used as weapons will be confiscated.
• No drugs or alcohol except that provided at the event. Don't try to sneak any in.
• No violence.
There is security present on the grounds during the event. The school itself is shut. (In fact, if your character is a member of the Redbright Institute, you could have them acting as security if you want.) They will respond to and put a stop to any trouble.
Order of events
The entirety of tonight's ceremony takes place outside in the grounds, namely the football field. There are stands around the field where the audience can watch the show. A number of stewards (student volunteers) will check tickets and direct guests over to the right place. They are also selling a variety of drinks and snacks to cater for all supernatural tastes. Vampires without daylight jewellery are directed through to the "shade zone": a section of the stand which is completely shielded from the sun.
8pm-8.30pm: Redbright Choir
Led by the Head of Music Ms Sandra Ng, the Redbright Choir is comprised of a variety of students representing all supernatural beings coming together to sing in harmony. They are accompanied by a live band.
8.30-9.30pm: Welcome to the Night (nb. sunset is at 8.45pm)
Settle in for one hell of a show. The hour's entertainment, proudly organised and performed by students at the Redbright Institute, features a showpiece from every supernatural type, from witches performing a spectacular light show of magic, meta humans showing off their powers, to werewolves and shapeshifters dancing in fur costumes. The theme again is harmony: the show ends with all performers joining hands in a giant circle on the pitch before performing their final dance.
9.30-9.45pm: Sylvia's Welcome Speech
As the host and sponsor of the Night Tournament, Sylvia will then step up to a podium to say a few words. She talks about (you guessed it) peace and harmony and coming together to celebrate supernatural diversity. She speaks proudly of the Redbright Institute's record of welcoming and teaching any supernatural student, no matter their background. The one thing that does get all the journalists scribbling furiously, however, is a brief mention of the Night Council's new President. Though she doesn't mention him by name, she does say that she welcomes the President's stance on promoting peace and unity.
9.45-10.15pm: The Parade
At last the 16 competitors are introduced one by one. Dressed in spectacular costumes, each competitor gets their own float which makes one round of the field before they all meet in the centre of the pitch. The parade is accompanied by inspiring music and showers of glitter (or is it pixie dust?). Smile and wave, everyone. Smile and wave.
10.15-11pm: General Mingling
Finally, the audience are allowed to invade the pitch where they can mingle with the competitors as they please. Stewards walk around serving more drinks, and there is a live band playing until the end of the event. Stick around to catch some gossip, place a bet on your preferred competitor, or offer support to your favourites.
[OOC: Please see the information post for more details on this event and to ask any questions!]
2, r.i.p
Suddenly, there's a blinding flash of light from a camera- and if Mogget bothers to turn around, he'll find Ghoul kneeling on the ground with a phone in his hand, giggling behind it like a pre-teen girl. Who can resist taking a picture of a cat in a cape? The fact that the cat is also Mogget only makes it even fucking funnier. This moment absolutely must be immortalized.
*r.i.pieces
"What?"
His glare is full-on icy. What's so funny?
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He immediately snaps another picture now that Mogget is facing the camera, and it's perfect. He's so glittery and angry looking. Ghoul finally lowers his phone, very obviously pleased with himself. "Your cape's cute."
It's nicest thing he will ever say to Mogget.
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"Is it? I can't see myself."
That's his one consolation. He hasn't looked in a mirror to find out just how silly his get-up looks. He supposes Ghoul might be about to rob him of that.
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Ghoul hides the phone somewhere inside his vest with a smug grin. "You're gonna have to trust my judgement." Like anyone ever wants to do that.
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...He's going to share those pictures, isn't he? In the old days they could dress Mogget up in ridiculous garb and make him perform tricks and that would be annoying for a day but there wouldn't be a record of it. Not so nowadays. His cape will live forever on the internet.
The cat scowls. "You appear to share that judgement with my mistress. She approved this... get-up."
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His good mood doesn't last long. Ghoul's grin quickly sours in to a grimace. "Don't compare me to her, it's fuckin' insulting. I'll take a video and put it on the internet if you wanna be that much of an asshole." See, Mogget, Ghoul was being merciful. "Why the fuck would she sign you up for this, though? Did you make her mad?"
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"She wishes to prove a point. Why did you sign up?"
Surely no one in their right mind would nominate him.
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"I didn't?" He sounds about as confused as Mogget probably feels after receiving this information. He doesn't get it either, honestly, though he suspects Laura had some kind of hand in it.
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Clearly someone high up in the wolf chain is an idiot too.
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Agreeing with Mogget feels gross. Ghoul stands, briefly bending to knock the grass and glitter off his knees and maybe also the icky sensation of validating Mogget's opinions. "Have fun knowin' I'll be around. Dunno, though, I might actually be in trouble if you compete as good as you play dress-up."
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He'll have to try and compete rather than losing every game, he knows that. The odds are stacked against him, as per usual, but it would sting to lose to Ghoul. They shall see...