Night Tournament Closing Ceremony

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This is it, the finale of the Night Tournament! The 16 competitors have battled it out across three different events, and tonight they will receive their ultimate reward. The closing ceremony is taking place at the Redbright Institute and the President himself will be in attendance to crown the champions.

The ceremony takes place from 9pm-midnight Saturday 26th August. 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. As well as President Cesare Borgia, the other members of the Night Council are also present, along with the event hosts and organisers Sylvia Redbright and Alexandrie Belrose.

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
Just like the opening ceremony, the entirety of tonight's closing ceremony takes place outside in the grounds, namely the football field. This time around, there is a single large stage and only limited seating around the edge of the field. The large bulk of the crowd will be standing in front of the stage. 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.

9pm-9.30pm: 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 on stage.

9.30-10.15pm: Champions Ceremony
On stage are the event organisers Sylvia Redbright, Alexandrie Belrose and Yasmine Merad, along with President Cesare Borgia of the Night Council. One by one the 16 competitors step on to the stage and are applauded by the crowd. Sylvia makes a speech congratulating the competitors. Then the individual champions are called forth to receive handshakes from the event organisers and be presented with their prize by the President. The prizes are presented in the following order:

Cole, Ghost Champion
Roddy Geiger, Shapeshifter Champion
Desmond Miles, Witch Champion
Lancelot, Meta Human Champion
Fun Ghoul, Werewolf Champion
Evie Frye, Vampire Champion
Eames, Night Champion

All the competitors except Eames receive a silver crown and a cheque for £1,000. Eames receives a golden crown, a cheque for £10,000 and a magic scroll which will grant him a special ability.

10.15pm-midnight: Light up the Night Concert
For the rest of the event, it's time to dance all night. Some of London's most famous (and least famous) supernatural bands, including Hester and the Spookycats, NSunk, My Faevourite Things, The Tinker Belles, Werehouse 13, Panic! At The Coven, The Bearwolves and Backstreet Wizards are performing amidst a starry night backdrop and a laser show. (It's hard to tell what's magic and what's technology – maybe it's both?) The music is loud, the drinks are free-flowing and the crowd are here to party. Want to let loose? Go wild.

[OOC: Please see the information post for more details on this event and to ask any questions!]

Comments

[stauncherhearted]

"Not when you make it sound like a bloody crime!"

[knowntohisfriends]

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[stauncherhearted]

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[knowntohisfriends]

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[stauncherhearted]

"You don't just tell a girl she looks tired!" Seriously, that's insulting.

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[knowntohisfriends]

"Do if she's family!" It's said quickly, because... well, he doesn't really want to focus on it, at all. It's all confusing and he doesn't want her getting angry at him again.

"Still could. An' you know magic'ing it better don't work proper." The one good lesson of magic that had come from Fagin.

[stauncherhearted]

Nancy frowns. "I'm healthy as can be. Nothin t'be concerned about."

[knowntohisfriends]

"Yeah, but..." He paused, and shrugged. "When you get sick, Nance, you get sick bad." There was another pause, as he shifted awkwardly. "Ain't likin' it when that happens."

[stauncherhearted]

She juts her jaw forward slightly, crossing her arms over her chest.


"I ain't been sick for years. 'm plenty healthy." Except for all the booze. And her mental health. But she was fit, that was for sure.

[knowntohisfriends]

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[stauncherhearted]

"Whatever, Dodger," she said, rolling her eyes. "You have a good night."

[knowntohisfriends]

"You an' all," he said automatically.

[stauncherhearted]

"Yeah. I will. Now excuse me, I've got to find my boyfriend. He owes me a dance." With purpose in her step, Nancy set off in search of Cooper.

[knowntohisfriends]

And the Dodger stared, before shrugging, and wandering off in the other direction.