daybreakacademy | WINTER TERM OPENING CEREMONY AND CLASS START

WINTER TERM OPENING CEREMONY AND CLASS START
Log Comm | Network Comm | OOC Comm | Navigation

The snowfall has only intensified as Daybreak moves into the first day of Winter Term classes. A school-wide orientation will be held in the auditorium, followed by an open period where tours will be given to new students by student volunteers. After a noon lunch in the main hall, short introduction classes will be held where the syllabi will be distributed and professors can give a brief overview of what they’ll be covering over the term.

A. ORIENTATION ASSEMBLY

With a new school year comes a fresh address. The orientation assembly is one of the few times that the Headmistress and High Seer, Mila Duchene, speaks to the gathered faculty and students about their purpose and why they’ve been found and gathered here. About how Nightfall looms ever closer, and how together they will be the flames who light the coming darkness.

It is, in the manner of many orientation speeches, fairly long-winded. Those who have been here for more than a year have likely heard this speech before, though it’s slightly more urgent this time. Maybe it’s a good time to get to know the people on either side of you a little better while the Headmistress talks, because you’ll be here for a while. Or maybe you’ve planned ahead, and you have something to entertain you at orientation - much to the shared entertainment or dismay of others in your vicinity, perhaps.

Or you could actually be listening to the speech. It’s up to you.

B. SCHOOL TOUR

For students fresh to the academy, the sprawling nature and architecture of Daybeak Academy can be quite intimidating. Fortunately, helpful student volunteers have been tapped to help escort the new students around and give them a feel for campus. Student volunteers are typically chosen for both their experience on campus and helpful nature. While some scripts are provided, students are encouraged to ad-lib and put their own spin on campus and what they like about it. New students are, of course, encouraged to ask as many questions as they can to make sure they fully understand and familiarize themselves with the campus as quickly as possible.

C. SNACK STATION

During the first three days after the Holiday break, throughout the campus grounds are small stations manned by the kitchen staff and volunteers, the smell of hot chocolate, cider, and frying bread fills the air, stirring the appetite and promising warmth on this cold winter’s day.

Every booth has hot chocolate, some spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, others rich and creamy, but always with an option for marshmallows, peppermint bark or caramel drizzles - with non-alcoholic hot cider for those with an allergy to chocolate. For food options, naturally being France there are crepes of all types and beignets on offer, with jam- or custard-filled berliners, while those looking for a more savory fare will be treated to rissoles - a fried bread stuffed with minced meat or bechamel sauce and cod.

While the drinks are on tap and readily available, it may take a few moments to get the treats out, so might as well make conversation while a fresh batch is made.

code bases by tricklet

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ Ah... ]

Nana's very... passionate about what she loves.

[ Weird way of saying obsessive, but okay. ]

At least you have someone to taste test all those recipes. I'm happy to help too. Our room is kind of a potassium paradise, so I'm used to it.

They do go pretty well with the right kind of chocolate, but we can skip the banana for now.

That's probably a good idea.

[ She'll willingly try anything, but that doesn't sound very appetizing. ]

Ill trust you to make me something good.

I think I can manage that.

[He primarily uses the chocolate, blending in a bit of the coffee, melting in some marshmellows and putting a bit of whipped cream on top, which he drizzles with chocolate flakes and presents to Minako]

[ Minako watches as he works his magic, gawking at the drink as he presents it to her. She expected bitter-smelling drip coffee from back home, not this. ]

Is this a drink or a dessert?

[ She's not complaining! ]

It's both!

[ She marvels at it for a few seconds before taking a sip. Her eyes widen in suprise as she wipes the whipped cream from the tip of her nose. ]

This is coffee? It doesn't taste anything like it!

It has a bit for extra flavor, but not too much. It's all about how you blend the elements together.

I can see why people pay so much for something like this. It's really good! I'm impressed!

Edited 2019-01-16 00:08 (UTC)

I'm glad you like it.

[ She happily cradles her cup in both hands, taking a few steps past him before flipping around and walking backwards. ]

So you're a part-time barista back home, then? What made you decide to do that?

Edited 2019-01-16 02:45 (UTC)

My guardian ran a cafe, and I was helping out there. He taught me everything I know.

[He follows along, happy to see his concoction enjoyed]

[ Guardian? He did say that he was estranged from his parents, but... ]

What's he like? He must be a pretty good teacher, if he can show you how to make something like this.

He's pretty grumpy and impatient, but he really likes making good coffee. I had to make sure to get it right. He's pretty patient with teaching that, at least.

Sounds like he must like you too, then.

[ Does she know his guardian? No, not even slightly. But the fact that he takes the time to teach him properly instead of blowing him off speaks volumes. ]

I hope so. He has high expectations.

All great masters do. Does he say things like "listen well, young grasshopper," or "wax on, wax off?"

He just gets into extended dissertations on beans and tells me to remember to lock up while he goes out on dates.

A-ah...

[ ..........Ren, are you your guardian's wingman? She's kind of wondering if he is. ]

But if this is what you're capable of while you're still learning, I can't imagine how good your coffee will be once you're as skilled as he is. You could make a lot of money doing something like this.

It'll probably take me years to get there, but it is pretty fun. I enjoy it. After all this, who knows?

You mean after we save the world? I think being a world-renowned barista would be a nice, cushy retirement plan.

[ No hesitation there. ]

I don't know about world-renowned but it's a nice thought.

[ She giggles a bit. ]

Little do his customers know, that their mild-mannered barista is a hero of the people.

Hero of the people? We Phantom Thieves are outlaws, we're not that heroic.

What about masked miscreant, then?

(no subject)

prisoneroffate - 2019-01-17 05:43 (UTC) - Expand

missleading - 2019-01-20 20:15 (UTC) - Expand

prisoneroffate - 2019-01-20 20:27 (UTC) - Expand

missleading - 2019-01-20 20:28 (UTC) - Expand

prisoneroffate - 2019-01-20 20:31 (UTC) - Expand

missleading - 2019-01-22 21:23 (UTC) - Expand

prisoneroffate - 2019-01-22 21:40 (UTC) - Expand