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daybreakacademy2020-02-14 03:12 pm
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VALENTINES BALL
VALENTINES BALL
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February 14th is a day both famed and notorious for feats of love, passion and confession. And violence, as this year’s theme suggests - a 1920s speakeasy theme, initially based off the Valentines’ Day massacre of 1929 and toned down to be significantly more fun and less a dark reminder of bloodshed. While this year’s event has no predicted surprises like a daemon invasion in store, the Student Council has still chosen to hire extra security for the ball; bulky constructs in surprisingly well-tailored pinstripe suits and hats stand guard outside the entrances to the venue, impassively watching for any signs of trouble.The ball itself is laid out similar to a 1920s club, with a large space for dancing, a stage for entertainment, and plenty of tables and chairs for sitting, dining, and chatting. Bars on both sides of the room provide a place to order and collect both food and drink, and the second storey of the venue has been put into use to provide quieter and more secluded places to sit.
A. Classy…? Cocktails
As ever, the Academy has provided a lavish and thematic spread of food for the occasion, with a few unique twists to fit the theme. The drinks of are particular note - aside from the usual range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that Daybreak provides, many are tailor-made for the ball due to a collaboration between some of the alchemy and culinary classes in Daybreak (who were rather too eager to volunteer). Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drink cake or a steak? You’ll find plenty of experiments here, both savory and sweet, to facilitate that experience.
If that’s not to your tastes, some drinks are purely decorative, providing some unique visual or audio effects - you might find yourself sepia-toned or monochrome, chattering like an old-fashioned radio host or filled with an irrepressible urge to sing everything you say - among other things. Mercifully, everything wears off by the end of the night.
B. Changing Stages
While this ball is by no means illegal, there has at least been an attempt to capture the more ‘forbidden’ aspects of a speakeasy. As the night goes on, switches and buttons appear on the walls, and pressing them will make the room shift and change to reveal secret doors and elevators - partially mechanical tricks, but mostly through clever application of magic and mundane illusion. These exits from the room provide ample opportunity for attendees to stretch their legs and take a walk and a break from the rest of the party through mazelike, glittering hallways and smoke-hazy corridors that lead to balconies and small lounges looking out onto strange, abstract views. Walk far enough, and you might end up in a completely different part of the venue than you were before - though for the truly lost, the corridors will always bring you to someone you can ask for help sooner or later, or guide you out.
Well, eventually. It wouldn’t quite fit the theme of a speakeasy without a little bit of uncertainty, would it?
C. Nyeh, See?
For those who would rather indulge in the darker implications of the theme and have no patience for the other entertainment on offer, this maze of corridors offers one other attraction - enchanted guns and gear for laser tag. In strict adherence to the theme, all guns resemble the kind of weaponry that 1920s gangsters would be boasting - and no matter what you were wearing at the time, as soon as you attach a pendant to your clothing, you're immediately in magically-fitting suits any gangster would envy. They even give off the illusion of bleeding should you be 'shot' by one of these enchanted guns, though to avoid causing undue concern the illusory blood sparkles and shines different colours.
D. Shall We Dance?
No Valentines ball is complete without the opportunity to get close to someone you might enjoy the company of, after all. To fit with the speakeasy theme, music and entertainment has been provided - both stage performances from volunteers and a selection of recorded music from the era. And for those up on the second floor, a station has been provided for whatever you’d like to broadcast to the entire room. Whether you’re up on the stage, down on the dancefloor, or you simply want to set a little mood music for certain people to take a hint, there’s bound to be something to do.
Some of the spirits and other, benign creatures that inhabit Daybreak’s grounds have decided to invite themselves, finding the music and warmth too irresistible to refuse. As a result, masked figures dressed in the vague approximation of 1920s fashion can be spotted among the more solid attendants, and those who don’t have a dance partner might well find themselves being asked to dance regardless - and be given small gifts as a token of gratitude for the indulgence. Or they might just nudge you into dancing with someone new...
E. Wildcard
Anything else you’d want to do at the dance? Feel free to enjoy the night - it’s for everyone to indulge themselves, after all.
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If bears could blush with praise, he'd be doing it though. "A-Auh...Thank you! I had wanted to keep in line with my family's choices, while keeping to theme... I am glad to hear you are enjoying it, for that matter! As part of the student council, it was very much a team effort, but truthfully one must thank Kohaku for it first- as it was from their idea that this truly stemmed! That it is being taken so well, is truly the most that we could ever ask for!"
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"Kohaku, you say? I have yet to meet such a student, but if I do cross paths with them, I will pass on my regards."
One more question, as she's curious: "As you are also Japanese, are you by chance at all familiar with the Murakumo Organization?"
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....which sounds archaic as heck maybe his english was better. "The Gongenzaka Dojo has been in contact with them yes! Primarily it is for matters such as recent lycanthropic victims, since we offer support for such matters...the Dojo after all is meant for rehabilitation, and co-existing more than anything. I believe we have an agreement to contact them in certain emergency events as well."
Wait.
"...though...that you are mentioning the Murakumo Organization at all tells me you know of them, which would mean..." He'll let her finish that statement off, but he's Pretty sure he's talking to organization folk here.
you mean my 20-page paper on Murakumo? haha
"I am glad to hear that you are familiar with Murakumo through your Dojo." She bows her head. "Thank you for assisting our fellow Japanese citizens with their health, and for continuing to uphold the Veil between the magical and the mundane."
Raising her head, she confirms what he is suspecting. "Yes, I am indeed a member of the Murakumo Organization, though merely a scientist, and am also their liaison to Daybreak Academy. Professor of biology, Emille. Nice to meet you, Sir...?"
i loved it tho wheeze
He looks slightly ashamed of this, but at least he's actually been doing some work in the meantime...not to mention apparently rising up the ranks of the student council. Honestly, it's pretty impressive that he thought to incorporate work at all- he's only 15. "Mnh- those of the dojo are only doing what is right; there is no need for thanks," he insists with a polite bow. "It is an honor to meet you, professor..!"
/too dedicated to an obscure canon
Emille debates whether or not to say anything on her subject, but what if Gon has information? She needs information... Before she can talk herself out of it, she asks anyway:
"By the way, do you know anything about the daemon breed known as Dragons?" It was worth a shot.
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So he says, but very quickly he's the one being asked for assistance instead! A daemon breed...Known as..?? "Mnh...there are daemons referred to as dragons, instead of being actual dragons?" Now that's curious. He has to frown, pondering the matter in quiet. "Mnhhh... I, the man Gongenzaka, have not heard of such by name...but would it be correct to presume they resemble true dragons?"
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"In truth, there are likely other creatures that have been passed off as dragons over the centuries, creating the usual fiery lizard stereotype. The daemon breed does indeed have large fiery lizards, but they are relatively rare compared to the many other breeds of Dragons in existence. They have varied appearances, but many of them are indeed lizard-like. The one component that sets the daemon Dragons apart from all the others is that they expel a swath of deadly orange flowers in their wake when they hunt for prey."
Emille pauses for effect, then looks straight into Gon's eyes. "And we are all their prey. It is my, and Murakumo's, goal to eradicate the Dragons before they consume all of us." In short, Dragons are bad news.
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Definitely sounds like bad news.
The bear might be slightly in shock. Just a little. It's a lot to take in! "Auh... I see..." Hm. "...I, the man Gongenzaka, must admit that I have not seen such 'dragons' then, but I cannot fault you then, for asking indeed." He should probably look into this a bit more himself actually.
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"It is for the better that you have not had any run-ins with Dragons. From what I know, they rarely end well." She leaves it at that, not feeling the urge to mention her own experience with the beasts. "If you ever have any questions about those evil creatures, please seek me out in the labs, or you are free to attend one of my lectures."
She nods to the bear. One more thing-- "Do you ever have reason to visit the Outlands? If so, please be careful. If you see beautiful orange flowers, run."
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She looks around and sees so many people enjoying themselves, smiling, laughing, dancing... "This is all worth protecting, after all." She turns back to Gon. "Alas, I hope I have not put a damper on your evening with this revelation. However, it is of the utmost importance. I am sure you understand."
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But hey. "And it is fine, I assure you!" It might be a bit dampened, yes. "As you say, it is of the utmost importance. I thank you for sharing the information with me!"
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She bows her head once more. "Again, it has been a pleasure to meet you, Sir Gongenzaka. I hope to see you around campus." It'll be hard to miss a talking bear, after all.