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The Underground Mods ([personal profile] undergroundmods) wrote in [community profile] undergrounds2015-05-23 12:00 am

Game Opening: May Ball

LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED.

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 The lights are off, the desks and chairs have been replaced by beanbags and there's a table in the corner with a chocolate fountain, marshmallows and strawberries.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.
detectiveofthewest: (Heiji: whatcha say?)

[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-05-24 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Well I mean what is real. How do you define 'real'? Puts on sunglasses.

"That would be pretty shameful," said Heiji. "I mean, I wouldn't even be allowed to be a student. I don't know if they'd even let me into this party! If they knew about it, I mean."

In fact, he'd be some kind of gatecrasher, just like Stiles...
eyeforaneye: ({I can't sleep})

[personal profile] eyeforaneye 2015-05-24 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Now you're purposefully trying to bait me by being vague. It's like I thought, you aren't a trustworthy person at all." And to think, we just met and already these are the accusations being thrown out.
detectiveofthewest: (Heiji: hee.)

[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-05-24 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I mean. No one's totally trustworthy," said Heiji, treating this as more of a philosophical question than an accusation. "But I like to think of myself as a positive influence overall. Plus, I help old people cross the street!"

He even talked to paranoid weirdos, someone give him a ribbon.
eyeforaneye: ({what's your vice?})

[personal profile] eyeforaneye 2015-05-24 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Is that what makes someone a good person? That's a pretty low bar... We can trade instead, if that suits you better. I'll tell you what I am if you return the favor."

Don't make this philosophical; we'll be here all night.
detectiveofthewest: (Heiji: OK ♥♥♥)

[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-05-24 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's one of the markers, which I think everyone can agree on!" Like could you be a good person if you pushed old ladies into traffic, probably not.

"We could trade, but..." Heiji tapped his chin as he regarded Sasuke. "I think it'd be more fun if there was a little mystery. Plus, I gotta go hassle my lawyer friend. So I'll see you around, yeah?"
eyeforaneye: ({left to hold out})

[personal profile] eyeforaneye 2015-05-25 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Why am I not surprised that you have a lawyer present..." Under his breath but still one hundred percent audible. The audacity of a teenager.

"I doubt I'll see you again, but sure. Later, Hasegawa."