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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!]
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Flint jumps over the railing and lands right in front of Ghoul.
His tone, when he speaks, is deceitfully nonchalant. ]
My figurehead not quite up to your standards?
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His sudden appearance is startling though- and very close. Ghoul's not feeling that. He waves his hand at Flint with a grimace, quite similar to how a person would fan smoke out of the air, as he takes a step away. Personal space is a better friend than Flint, sorry not sorry. ) Why is it that? Did you pick it?
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Ghoul may not have jumped (that would have been very satisfying indeed) but the unease set off by Flint's sudden appearance is palpable enough. ]
It's my float. So yes. I did pick it.
[ He doesn't offer much more in the way of an explanation, preferring to loom over Ghoul with the intent of making him squirm. ]
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You actually picked it? ( There's one of those crinkled-up faces that he tends to make. ) It ain't as fun to call you all a bunch of flubbery slugs with pointy teeth if you guys go and make the fuckin' joke first. ( Think of the poor wolves, Flint. )
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Oh, my friend, this is no joke. The symbolism seems quite lost on you; not that this surprises me in the least.
Besides, these "flubbery slugs with pointy teeth" have more nobility in one tooth than you smelly mutts could ever dream of.
[ He eyes Ghoul critically. He hates to admit this to himself — he certainly would not say a word of it to Ghoul, but he quite admires the wolf boy's flair for the morbidly dramatic.
Instead, he covers his nostrils with two fingers. ]
Good lord, you smell terrible.
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Whatever. Ghoul's not a vampire-biology expert, but it doesn't even matter. Flint clearly doesn't know what he's talking about, because Ghoul showered the other day. He smells just fine. Obviously. )
You said it's symbolism, so what is it?
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Your antipathy theatrics bore me. Next time, if you're curious about something, open a fucking book. It isn't hard.
[ He looks to his figurehead, his mouth tightening a little as he contemplates it.
He chose the walrus as a homage of sorts; it was the name of his former ship and crew. But that information, he chooses to keep to himself. ]
The walrus, you see, isn't a stupid animal. Self-aware, protective, occasionally belligerent...
Doesn't suffer fools.
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...Although Wednesday's shop probably has some. Hm.
He takes a moment to slowly look back and forth between Flint and the walrus, comparing them carefully... ) I can see the belligerent part. ( Ghoul actually knows that word. Super impressive. ) Dunno about the rest of it.
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Can you? In any case, we will be verifying all parts during the tournament.
[ He grins again, a mirthless, satisfied show of teeth. ]
I very much look forward to it.
[ I suppose it's Flint's roundabout way of saying: I look forward to smacking you around. ]
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( That's a longshot and a half, but if even briefly entertaining the idea that he could be beaten by a wolf spoils Flint's mood, it's worth it. )
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I doubt we'll have to verify that.
[ Flint is nothing if not shockingly confident in his own abilities.
It doesn't even occur to him that he might not win anything. ]