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undergrounds2015-05-23 12:00 am
undergroundmods) wrote in undergrounds2015-05-23 12:00 am
Game Opening: May Ball
It had to be done.
Welcome all to the Redbright Institute's May Ball! This evening is a celebration of the Institute's achievements over the past year. Students aged 16 and above can attend on their own, while younger students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meanwhile, friends and guests of the Institute are invited as a gesture of friendship and harmony between the various factions.
Rules and etiquette
• This is a black tie event. Formal attire is required.
• No weapons. This is a school, there are children present. Any weapons or objects that could be used as weapons will be confiscated.
• No drugs or alcohol. Obviously. Don't try to sneak any in.
• No violence.
There is security within the school and present at the event. (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.
Places to go
The main action takes place in the large Assembly Hall. This is where the Chancellor Sylvia Redbright will give her address. It's also where you can party later on. The disco is family-friendly – not exactly a rave, but the kids will love it.
Drinks and snacks are available in the dining hall. The drinks are non-alcoholic. Vampires, no need to worry about your cravings: blood cocktails are provided! They're given in good faith on the assumption that you won't be snacking on anyone else tonight.
Just off the dining hall, one of the classrooms has been converted into a chill-out area. The lights are off, the desks and chairs have been replaced by beanbags and there's a table in the corner with a chocolate fountain, marshmallows and strawberries. A video of young witches taking part in various night-time rituals (they mostly seem to involve chanting and bonfires) plays silently on the screen.
One of the lecture theatres has been opened up to showcase students' work from the past year. On the screen you can watch a slideshow of notable events and achievements. Strangely enough there aren't many people in this room.
Outside, there is a giant chessboard on the lawn. The pieces are made of plastic and can easily be moved around. Why, you ask? Why not, is the answer.
Finally, a large marquee has been set up in the quad. This is the adults-only area, with wine and cocktails served at the bar, nibbles available at a few high tables dotted around and a sophisticated atmosphere. No children under 18 allowed. (Note that the legal drinking age is 18.)
Timeline of events
20:00 – Doors open.
20:57 – Sunset.
21:15 – Sylvia Redbright makes her address in the Assembly Hall.
22:00 – Disco in the Assembly Hall. The DJ has atrocious taste.
01:00 – Disco stops. The event officially ends.
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Lion might catch the faintest noises, choked off at the realization that outside is a curse. All of that effort avoiding the one hellbent on dragging him into the building he's currently standing in.
He's dead.
He's totally dead.
There's just a blank stare at the question. A beat later is when he immediately turns around and walks in the opposite direction. Don't recognize him please don't let the world be merciful.
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"Will!" A bright smile comes as Lion stares at him. "How nice of you to accept my invitation. I'm sure you were just looking for me as well, weren't you?"
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"It's 'Wright'. Don't use my real name tonight." It's an automatic snap, a stern monotone with a dead expression covering up the inner thoughts quite efficiently. The thoughts can also be summed up as a bunch of various swears repeat, but thankfully the badge prevents that sort of mind reading.
Oh God, how to dodge this- no, wait. There's no way to survive this. Let death come swiftly, the only apology is that his life ended without doing more in the Lord's name, thus the use of this furniture is done. "I'm here on business. To that end, I was avoiding you."
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Lion, with hands on hips, raises an eyebrow but the polite smile and tone don't leave. That just makes it worse.
"So, just to make sure I understand, Wright. You took my invitation that I gave to you, turned it down rudely, then used it to get into the school on business with no intention of even saying 'hello' to the person who gave you this chance in the first place?"
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Will doesn't bother acknowledging the scolding. Who cares if there's no signal, he promised Stanton he'd leave a warning if he did anything to get himself killed. This counts. His phone will end up outside the blocked zone at some point or another. If this is the only thing he can do for that stupid younger brother he loves, then dammit, he'll make sure at least one of his family members gets that honor.
So now, not only is Lion being ignored, they're also getting ignored in favor of texting. "I would'a broke in whether you invited me or not."
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He's distracted with his phone. It will be his final mistake.
Lightning fast, Lion's fingers jolt forward and in an instant, his behind has been thoroughly and utterly destroyed.
"That's rude Will!"
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Oh God.
"Wait, I take it back!"
There is still a lack of words in the English language to adequately create the onomatopoeia of being executed in such a cruel and heartless fashion. With any mercy in the world, there never will.