NOVEMBER IN-SERVICE

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NOVEMBER IN-SERVICE
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This month's Faculty In-Service is in Robespierre 406 as 404’s equipment is undergoing maintenance. The smell of artificial cinnamon hits one’s nose as soon as the door opens due to the broomstick hung on the door - least until someone tosses it out so the meeting can proceed as planned.

As though to remind people that pumpkin is not the only harvest in the autumn months, as there are freshly harvested apples and pears native to french - with pies and non-alcoholic cider made from both fruits for those wanting something sweeter. Quince cheese jiggles, ready to be spread on fig and mulberry tarts. There is nary a pumpkin or squash in sight - all fruit and berries here. With hopes of things settling down, it’s time to plan for the winter, and hoping the long, cold nights will bring some calm.

Krampus is a figure familiar to much of the European faculty, and those who had been around for a while may visibly groan when they realize it’s that time. Nobody knew when it began, but the Academy had a long tradition of ‘hunting’ facsimiles of Saint Nicholas’ devilish companion - generally the hunt consists of conjured illusions, but there are also old costumes that “volunteered” faculty and teaching assistants are expected to wear to become the ‘Krampus’. It’s a time-honored tradition to nominate others to be chased, and argue whether they should or shouldn’t be one of the next victims

There was one vision that had been revealed that threatened the hope of a quiet holiday - the snarling of dogs and hunting horns, but instead of the fearsome horde of hunters, it was a frantic, desperate chase through the snow as a white, one-eyed boar is chased by monstrous creatures, leaving a trail of blood in its wake.

( Student players may tag top levels to try to infiltrate the meeting if they wish. While students ICly will not be aware of the missions until around the 1st of December, they may still discuss OOCly in the post here.

The following open events are available for the month of December. )


Gift Delivery
Client: Daybreak
Students will have the opportunity to take part in the gift-giving courier service this Holiday season. Couriers are paid positions and can expect quite a few hours over the course of the Holiday wrapping and delivering gifts to the requestors specifications across campus. These deliveries can even come with special instructions such as a special song or dance, or even a warm hug-by-proxy. It’s not uncommon for some of the students less sympathetic to the plight of the working student to include outlandish and otherwise ridiculous additions to their requests (often paired with rather heavy and unwieldy gifts, of course), but a courier always sees to their duty with grace and a smile!

Golf carts provided for all couriers.

Krampus Hunting
Client: Daybreak
In one of the time-honored Daybreak traditions, Faculty and TA’s who owe favors or drew the short straw will don Krampus costumes, load up sacks of gifts, and scatter across campus with hundreds of festively-dressed weapon-wielding students in hot pursuit. The rules are simple: wrest a gift from Krampus, and it is yours to keep. And given that the gifts themselves are often quite nice and valuable, many students are keen to partake in this tradition. Killing and maiming is strictly forbidden, and that goes for students and Krampuses both.

Chasing the Sun
Client: Daybreak
The vision of a boar and it’s shadowy pursuit during the Winter Solstice was the only vision given from Cassandra, and while it doesn’t seem to be a danger to the academy itself, it was clear it was an ill omen of some kind that is best to be ready to be on the move, especially as they identify the location as the forests where the Wild Hunt had ran through only months before.


In addition to discussing upcoming missions and requests submitted to Daybreak, the faculty will be going over the most recent vision deciphered during the Cassandra download.

code bases by tricklet

Comments

KRAMPUS NOMINATIONS

[spelleton]

So, it's that wonderful time of year for picking who gets hunted and beaten up by overexcited children for sport.

You all understand how this works, I hope?

[ Nominate people, argue and vote whether they should (or whether they shouldn't). A fine Daybreak tradition that has definitely not caused faculty fights. ]

[subconmodo]

[please excuse him.

He's just... going to try and sneak out before anyone can say anything.

You know.

Just in case.]

[inflictwounds]

I think we've found our first candidate.

[subconmodo]

I not-so-politely decline.

I'm not being paid enough to get beaten up by a mob of small children.

[bejustorbedead]

This isn't a joke...?

[spelleton]

Unfortunately not.

It's a time-honored tradition. Lets students work out all that pent up energy from exams, you see. It's not lethal, but, well. Some of the most painful things in life won't actually kill you.

[ And he totally hasn't had to do it for like two years in a row nope no sir ]

[bejustorbedead]

I suppose as a stress relief, and some practical but non-lethal practice... it's not a terrible idea... in theory.

[He can feel a headache coming on]

to be honest, the list of rules revisions in this document is rather frightening.

[inflictwounds]

[...]

No, I can't say I have absolutely any idea.

[improbablenotimpossible]

[Well this sounds absolutely wretched, but also amusing... he could arrange to be out of the area for the actual festival, or take something to dull the residual pain - as his eyes falls upon a certain math professor, and smiles as he speaks quite sweetly]

Oh, I think Professor Moriarty would be a fine candidate, he has quite a knack with the kids.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Eh-?!

[Moriarty splutters, having just taken a drink, coughing before being able to speak again.]

S-Surely you jest, Bell!

[improbablenotimpossible]

[He just continues to smile blithely]

Oh, I never jest about that sort of thing, my dear professor. You are quite suited for the job.

[unpocoloco]

[Here he is awkwardly raising a hand.]

Uh, I'm a TA and... also kind of breakable. Am I being counted in the nominations?

[spelleton]

I think 'being breakable' would count you out of it. Traditionally it's up to your peers, but since I'm one of them, I'd personally vote against it.

[arcadianvampire]

As a matter of health and personal safety is concerned, I am in agreement with Ekkehardt. You've had plenty of unpleasant run-ins with injuries already this year, Hector.

And I would vote against it as well.

[fireindreams]

Absolutely. I would be happy to volunteer if there is room this year.

[Perhaps it may be worrisome to have someone willingly volunteer for this event. But Grimm happily does. He's also smiling.

It's not a good combination.]

[nor_iron_bars]

Nah, nah... I couldn't possibly let a colleague do something like this alone. I volunteer, too.

[Jail sounds so sweetly, charmingly innocent that it's basically come back around to being the most suspicious thing on the entire goddamn planet.]

[This woman has plans.]

[fireindreams]

[And this is exactly why you're Grimm's favorite, Jail.]

How valiant of you to save me from going alone. I applaud your efforts, whatever they may be.

[Spill the details, Jail. NOTHING COULD GO WRONG.]

[arcadianvampire]

Don't look at me, Ekkehardt. I'm still on temporary ban from the role of Krampus after what happened three years ago.

[He folds his arms over his chest and slumps back in his chair, as close to pouting as he can manage. Part of being Krampus was being scary, right? Maybe he was just too good at that.]

[fireindreams]

A shame too. It was delightfully over the top from the sounds of it.

[Grimm is fairly certain it's gone down in Daybreak history and thus has never heard the complete full story. Only legends and rumors.]

[arcadianvampire]

Oh, it was hilarious. Or at least, I had fun.

No one even got hurt, either. But apparently you can't be a scary Christmas spirit without someone getting upset.

[He sighs, shakes his head, and shrugs.]

I wonder if the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come has ever had to put up with this.

[spelleton]

I'm sure they'll let you participate again soon enough. [ There, there. ] But it's rare that they've had to change the rules because of a faculty member, so...I think for now you'll just have to content yourself with watching.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Oh? Mind regaling some of us about your...exploits?

[He gives a sharp, interested grin. LET HIM HEAR ABOUT THIS.]

[ofexperience]

Considering I'm held together by the magical equivalent of duct tape that's been left outside for a few years and a prayer, I'm not sure I'd be especially good for the role.

[Just saying.

At least he's not volunteering anyone?]

[spelleton]

As one of the medical professionals here, you're excused.

[ V's checkup sure had been something. ]

[inflictwounds]

That's...probably for the best, yes.

[A beat.]

But who do you think would be a good choice?