Game Opening: May Ball

[undergroundmods]

LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED.

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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 The lights are off, the desks and chairs have been replaced by beanbags and there's a table in the corner with a chocolate fountain, marshmallows and strawberries.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.

Comments

[entitles]

"So I gathered," he said, referring to the fact that Sasuke was human, "Redbright and her ilk would protect your kind, then. I'm afraid they aren't so fond of mine."

A fact he found somewhat hypocritical, given that a bunch of these humans had fae blood in them to begin with.

[eyeforaneye]

"There might be certain reasons for it if you're so embittered towards her. Still 'my kind' aren't one entity and don't share a common purpose. I doubt yours do either.

Do you have an elected leader to negotiate with her?"

[entitles]

"We will choose a representative, if our leaders do not wish to bother themselves with this," he said. The Seelie king and queen were a bit more willing to interact with the humans - his own royals he was less sure about.

[eyeforaneye]

"They might need to 'bother themselves' if it'll end up concerning them anyway. You're further removed from this world but you're not entirely detached. Things still affect you." Since it's definitely become obvious that this man is a fae what with his comments and the fake name.

[entitles]

"No, if they decide not to bother themselves, someone else will bother," he said with a wry smile, "We may be detached, but those of us with sense still know how to play this game."

The game being war.

[eyeforaneye]

"And that's how you're comfortable referring to it? Maybe you're not so different from a number of humans after all."

[entitles]

"Humans would be foolish to take their battles so lightly, for the most part," he said, "We, on the other hand, have more room for that."

Humans have gotten more powerful over the years, but he still believes the fae could beat them without much trouble.

[eyeforaneye]

"Maybe you do. If I were in your position, though, I wouldn't make a habit of pushing to see just how much room there really is... then again, I guess underestimation makes it easier on your enemies, so I shouldn't say that.

Are you at least finding something to enjoy at this party?" What a completely un-smooth transition.