The Watchers of Night ([personal profile] thewatchers) wrote in [community profile] daybreakacademy2021-02-03 10:44 am
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Fourth Wall: We Gather Here to Face the Dusk


Fourth Wall: We Gather Here to Face the Dusk
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With the call for aid for the advent of the Suneater, the Academy has become one of the many operational centers around the world. The school while never having been quiet by any measure is now buzzing with extra traffic as those from all walks of life and not-quite-life gathered, preparing to literally fight for the sake of the world.

Whether the added souls were new to the supernatural, old faculty and students returning to the fold, or even legends whispered of in hush voices by those in the know, all are welcomed with open arms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere despite the grim purpose of their visit.

A. Team-Build Exercises
To help with coordinating for the massive undertaking, team-building measures have been enacted, from trust falls to tag-team spars and even trivia bowls. Everything is designed to bring the disparate groups together to build trust and understanding...with varying results.

B. Breaking Bread
With the increase number of people needing to eat, the kitchen under the helm of Chef Hendersen aka Professor Bigfoot has been bringing out food from all corners of the world and the outlands - to make people feel at home - and for the daring to try the far more exotic fare such as Baatzou Surprise or Cumulus Puff from Celestia. And as it turns out - a speciality for the adults, they found some Ambrosia - drink and be merry.

C. Shop Talk
With the experience and wisdom of all sorts of trades and specialities being brought together, it’s only natural to want to exchange information and see what new innovations or experiments has been underway, or to get into impromptu competitions over whose ideas, spells or artifice will work better, especially if there’s money or bragging rights to be had.

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If none of these appeal, make up a prompt of your own.

((ooc: This is the first fourth-wall log before the 5th Herald and opened for ALL characters current, past and not yet here. Feel free to throw any and all characters in to get a feel or get them established before the big battle.

If you'd like to make further plans oocly, we invite you to make use of the CR meme and AU planning meme!))
knightofsmiles: (Finger of justice *SNAP*)

[personal profile] knightofsmiles 2021-02-03 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
A. So you want to run away to the circus?

[Among all the organizations that arrived... a circus had set up in the fairgrounds of Soleil - though it's clear that it was no ordinary one by the magic tricks that are a little too elaborate, creatures a little too fantastic to be costume and vegetable dye.

When it's time for some team exercises, a tall man dressed as a jester greets them with a cheery wave from the top of a balloon several feet off the ground speaking in both French and English with a noticeable Castilian accent]

Ah! Darlings, Welcome to El Circo de Maravillas. Let me give you a little crash course in how to cooperate to put on the most wonderful, most mind-blowing performance that would put a smile on anyone's face!

[He somersaults, disappearing in mid-air in a burst of flame, reappearing in front of the group as roses seem to rain down from nowhere - touching one of the roses would reveal it's illusionary nature as he leans forward]

You see, if you can work together to make the people smile, you can work to protect those smiles from the darkness coming.

C. Alternate costumes is the best part of the game

[Sylvando makes his presence known among the craftsmen, happily picking up magical fabrics and placing it against himself, asking questions, or testing the weight and heft of whips, swords, or - a throwing knife - he's careful, but please don't startle the man while he's tossing knives]

D.

[A social butterfly, the performer can be found all over Soleil with flute, juggling, or simply unwinding with a pint, unless someone gives off vibes of wanting to be left alone, he immediately approaches people]

So what's your story?
hatesdeerstalkers: (I will surround you)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-03 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Awakening

[After the event where everyone lapsed into Dreams just before The Beast That Is Man appeared...Moriarty had suddenly and quickly gone into a state not unlike Vampiric Torpor, his internal magic levels extremely low - most likely due to the exertion he had while trying to rescue people.

Sorry about him basically bailing on his classes for months - if he'd had the choice he would have stayed awake, honest!

Regardless, now that Sundowner is upon them - Everyone might suddenly notice the extremely groggy man in their midst, nursing a cup of coffee throughout the day.

Or, if you're some people closer to him, potentially found him groggily wandering around and informed him of his months long cat nap.

Either way, James Moriarty is back for the final battle.]


A - Trust exercises

[Of course, he does find his way eventually into the festivities once he's fully woken up. And, well....trust exercises are needed, after all - with so many returns and new, they'll have to band together if they want to survive this.

Which is why he's adding a little chaos into the situation, because making everything too orderly is anthetical to building true bonds.

Giving one of his brightest, friendliest smiles, he sets himself up to catch someone in a trust fall.]


Ah yes, go ahead! I'll be sure to catch you - only, I may not hold you long. I am an old, decrepit old man, of course! My strength has been waning due to old age...sob sob.

[....Yes he did just verbalize sobbing.]

But please, don't let that bother you! Fall, and I am here, even if I must cushion your fall with my very body!

B - Worldy and Otherworldly Delights

[Of course, he's also not going to let the chance of trying all sorts of foods pass him by. As someone who's traveled the world for more than a century, he's familiar with all kinds of food - but the Outlands fare is more unfamiliar to him.

There's probably a few instances where you can catch him making a choked yelp and running for milk, but in general he seems to be enjoying the variety. If he sees you, he might smile and point to a dish-]


Ah, I'd recommend this one, if you fancy being a bit adventurous. Or, if you'd like something a bit more mundane, this dish should suit your needs.

[He's basically a food guide, helping people out and being nosy - though he's able to figure out what people would most likely want very quickly, and only after a couple of glances and discussion. Odd, and maybe a little suspicious?

And sometimes, you can actually see him helping in the kitchen - and bringing out something from the england of his time, which is still made today. Hope you guys like Kedgeree!]
improbablenotimpossible: (My word - it's amazing...)

Awakening

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-03 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
James!

[Oh god, he's awake - he felt it, a certain weight taken off the back of his mind - but of course by the time he got to his brother's room, the man already was out and out - in a groggy fashion.

He doesn't flying-tackle, for one James is not strong enough to handle a vampire slamming into him, secondly, it's utterly undignified and out of character for Sherlock Holmes.

Thirdly, who needs to convey it that way when one is instead smiling broadly and quickening their pace - almost a blur - to catch up]

Oh thank goodness, you're finally awake.
hatesdeerstalkers: (Thank you)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-03 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, he was on his way to a cafe - even though the kitchen was closer, but with his groggy state he's barely thinking clearly at all and it's a miracle he remembered to get dressed - but suddenly seeing his brother appear in a blur and a smile is enough to catch his attention and smile back.]

Ah, yes....my apologies. I hadn't meant to...mm...suddenly fall asleep like that.

[He rubs an eye, yawning once.]

It's a bit nippy...winter must be coming sooner than expected, hm?
stavros: Kokoro saying it's fine. ([c] trying to look competent)

b

[personal profile] stavros 2021-02-03 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
You seem to be doing well now!

[Kokoro waves with the hand that's holding... is that boiled starfish? Looks like she's trying all kinds of things out today.]
improbablenotimpossible: (I'm at your service)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-03 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It's February, you've been asleep for months.

[Blunt, but better before he looks at his phone, he does however puts a hand on James' shoulder, relief going through his frame as something pale green flitters in]
stormsprite: (awestruck)

[personal profile] stormsprite 2021-02-04 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
A: Shenanigans™
[Though she was actually a pretty frequent sight in and around the Mythril Cage, the fourteen-year-old Celia usually did stuff involving obstable courses; with her particular powers involving wind, being able to command such powerful gusts that she can easily make herself or others fly, a lot of her time here has gone into refining the control she has over it.

She didn't typically involve other students (much less any faculty) in this, which made today's excercises feel more than a little unusual, even a bit uncomfortable to her. Normally, she practiced with training dummies loaded down with enough weights to match the approximate average weight of an adult man of around her father's age; testing her control with actual people just seems needlessly dangerous.]


So uh...you're sure 'bout this? [She asks without looking to whoever's accompanied her here today.] If I screw it up you're prolly gonna be headed straight to the infirmary.

C: Also Shenanigans™
[While she didn't personally dabble in too many things herself, there are some things that Celia is familiar with to at least some minor degree, due simply to being who she is: the (adopted) daughter of the top pilot in the academy's Rune Wing fleet.

Whatever discussions or competitions are going on right now, she might not necessarily be a part of any of them, but at the very least she's certainly listening in or watching to see how things shake out. Just try not to mind it too much if she starts making any commentary.

Or, if you're currently looking for someone to just go show off to, she's a very, very good bet.]
hatesdeerstalkers: (Chibi)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
....

Pardon?

[He's practically frozen in place at that.]
hatesdeerstalkers: (smug face)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[As long as it's not floor boiled starfish, good on her.]

Ah, yes! I had my nap - though I hardly expected to be out so long. Enjoying the array of food we have, I see.
stavros: Kokoro beside Strarf. ([a] in a new dream)

[personal profile] stavros 2021-02-04 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
They've done a good deal to welcome all the new arrivals. Of course, we ought to be working even harder, considering.
improbablenotimpossible: (The fact of the matter...)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-04 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
It's February.

[He repeats, as one of the green flicks - a luna moth apparently approaches and circles Moriarty]

We had classes covered for the period, but... It's honestly good to have you back in the waking world.
buddinghopes: (glad to hear it)

A

[personal profile] buddinghopes 2021-02-04 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Excuse Lia for not really responding much right away, she's excitedly applauding the display, eyes lit up with delight.]

That was amazing...!

[... Right, right, back on track. Crash course, right.]
hatesdeerstalkers: (GUHNGH)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a long, long pause - he doesn't seem to notice the luna moth, but a Butterfly appears from nearby and seems to follow the moth in it's circling.]

....M...M....

[It's soft, but then, he suddenly Shrieks-]

MY CURRICULUM!!! IT'S RUINED!!!!
Edited 2021-02-04 03:50 (UTC)
improbablenotimpossible: (My mind rebels at stagnation)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-04 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He actually leans back, ears ringing - ow ow ow.]

We did try...

[To keep to it, or to wake him up?]
hatesdeerstalkers: (smug face)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, yes - we'll have a hell of a fight on our hands in the future, but for now....there's no shame in relaxing for a moment, is there?
hatesdeerstalkers: (unhappy bartender grandpa noises)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Aaah...I had everything perfectly planned out...I was so looking forward to seeing the improvement on the exams...sniff....

[He looks (and feels) genuinely upset and disappointed, even as those blue eyes of his well up with a few tears.]

How utterly terrible...!

[He might also be like this because he's still groggy though, who knows.]
improbablenotimpossible: (My mind rebels at stagnation)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-04 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[He leans and gently rubs his back]

It's no real consolation, but your students did miss you and prefer you over everyone else...
knightofsmiles: (Default)

Re: A

[personal profile] knightofsmiles 2021-02-04 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you, honey! It's always wonderful to see an adoring audience.

[He clasps his hands together, smiling brightly, before he lifts a finger up, the other hand going to his hip]

Señorita, I - Sylvando the Wandering Wonder will show you the ropes... if you pardon the turn of phrase. I have a tightrope exercise ready, only a few feet off the ground of course, the high-wire act is for more experienced performers.

Aside from team building, I'll be teaching people in agility and acurity and then you all will be sashaying across a battlefield with no one able to touch you.
stavros: Kokoro blushing indignantly. ([c] failtastic trainee)

[personal profile] stavros 2021-02-04 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose if everybody keeps telling me that.

[Monch.]

It is good to see you up and about after what occurred.
hattersgonnahat: (Peek)

C

[personal profile] hattersgonnahat 2021-02-04 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Now had been a perfect time to find new trinkets of her own, as it will take time to figure out how to incorporate them into the coming battle. Although, it was weird to see so many new faces around, that it was tempting to watch them too. ...Or you know, sneak up behind them at inopportune moments. Throwing knives or no.]

What'cha doing?
hatesdeerstalkers: (Hmm...hmm)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
Sniff....They did? H-hm, I suppose...that will have to do...

[He awkwardly clears his throat, wiping away the prickling tears in his eyes with his sleeve.]

Ah, forgive me...I didn't mean to be so emotional over such a petty thing.

If it is febuary....then that means I most likely slept through some Heralds, yes? And -

[He pauses, because the luna moth just flew by, and what the fuck.]

....A Luna Moth? Here, at this time of month?
improbablenotimpossible: (A three pipe problem)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-04 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, two - you missed a chance at outwitting a Sphynx... there's still the one - ah.

[He pauses as Moriarty notices the moth, opening his hand as it flits and lands on his hand]

This is mine - it seems the 3rd Herald, The Beast That Is Man left it's marked on the affected, these are the manifestation of what it gave me.
hatesdeerstalkers: (hm...?)

[personal profile] hatesdeerstalkers 2021-02-04 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
A sphinx? Drat. I would have loved to match its wits...

[Weh he missed all the cool shit while he was sleeping!!! But he blinks and cautiously studies the moth, making little 'hm' noises all the while.]

Does it function much like mine, or do they have a different purpose? Though I can't help but notice we both have flying insects - perhaps, if I hadn't gained your magic...This is the form they would have taken?
improbablenotimpossible: (The fact of the matter...)

[personal profile] improbablenotimpossible 2021-02-04 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, Miss Belmont and Miss Tempus did well in figuring out it's riddle... as for well, it's not like yours - they are more like scribes or stenographers.

[to demonstrate, he gently strokes it's wings and with the sound not unlikely rustling papers, it's wings unfolded to roughly the size of a book, the as it's patterns shifted and darkened, becoming recognisable as text before he lifts his finger up, the wings rustling as they returned to shape]

It doesn't do any harm to what they copy, but it has proven useful... it's possible this is what it could've been.
bolderfell: Gotta be good with your hands. <user name="bottleshark" site="tumblr.com"> (PICK 🗡️ Nimble does it.)

W-w-w-WILDCARD?? If that's all right

[personal profile] bolderfell 2021-02-04 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Say, Professor. When's the last time someone broke into your apartment?

Because it looks like someone might be at it again.]

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