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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 The lights are off, the desks and chairs have been replaced by beanbags and there's a table in the corner with a chocolate fountain, marshmallows and strawberries.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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What a thing to finally make him excited, some actual sushi. At least this "date" is with someone who knows what he's talking about, but it's enough to make Apollo smile all the same.
"When it comes to Osaka, people always talk about its food. So... yeah, I'll plan time off soon."
Having a good time with Heiji, what happened.
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Yes, Tokyo... his archenemy. In any case, Apollo, you were going to have a good time whether you liked it or not. Pretend that made sense.
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"Yes, I like iced coffee if it isn't too sweet. I've read about the castles, aquarium, and Universal Studios at some point. And I didn't even know it was the capital at one point."
It's fine, Heiji, he doesn't have a choice in a lot of things.
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"Universal Studios?" Heiji made a face. "You're from L.A.! You probably seen the real thing tons of times. I'll be sure to schedule a stop for coffee, though. You'll love it; we don't do that cold brew nonsense."
Then Apollo was prepared.....
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"I've been, yes, but that doesn't mean all the parks are the same. I'd like to see how Japan's is different," Apollo explains. "And I think... I mean, you can pick up coffee anywhere, right?"
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"That very attitude is how you get a Starbucks across the street from another Starbucks! No way, I'm puttin' my foot down on this one. Why visit another country if you're just gonna grab any old thing to eat and drink? 'Specially if you got a local to show ya around."
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"Alright, I get it. Different coffee, different quality." Well, he legitimately understood that much. "What, will you school me on the oko... okayama... oka..." (Okonomiyaki, he is trying so hard right now.)
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BOOO TOKYO.
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Apollo waits, and then says:
"Do you not like Tokyo?"
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"Oh, I believe you. I got a ton of that character here right in front of me."
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Heiji raised his eyebrows. "You castin' aspersions, Mr. Justice?" Although honestly Apollo was kind of right; Heiji was what would happen if Osaka was distilled and purified and set loose upon the world in a completely reckless scientific experiment.
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"You have something to do, don't you? Like investigate scandals or something."
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But Apollo should identify with that much. No boring cases, only ones that were completely nuts. "By the way, I haven't seen your office yet, have I..."
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... Which isn't hard, he put up a hiring posting on the billboard not too long ago.
But STILL.
"Only if you have business, which we rarely do! You'd just touch everything!"
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Just for that, Heiji was going to aggressively pay you a visit, Apollo. YOU WILL REGRET THIS.
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Yeah, show up and do exactly everything you just said plus digging through my kitchen for all of my groceries and coffee. This is Apollo's view of Heiji Hasegawa: a freeloader.
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Rude.