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daybreakacademy2019-12-06 11:32 pm
priforprince) wrote in daybreakacademy2019-12-06 11:32 pm
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Open ♔ You there, with your weak heart all a-waver
Who: Hibiki Shikyoin & Daybreak at large
What: A Celebrity arrives to make a Tremendous Announcement.
When: December 4
Where: Quad & courtyard, in front of the Main Hall
Warnings: Pomp. Circumstance. Flying pirate ships. Hibiki.
[ What had been a quiet day in the Daybreak Academy quad is interrupted by the sound, faint at first and then growing louder, of a trumpet fanfare. And then, possibly, some violins.
Anyone who heads outside to see exactly why the air itself is seeing fit to reverberate with a classical march will discover a rather striking aeronautical vehicle turning a slow but steady circle above campus. From over the sides of the ship, purple roses and lilies fall like shoujo rain. They are accompanied by golden calling cards.
Anyone who tries to pick up one of the flowers will discover their hand whiffing right through them - someone is seeing fit to scatter the area with illusions. The cards, however, are real. One side is emblazoned with a crown emblem. The other side reads: ]
You are cordially invited to the dawn of revolution. Gather near the Main Hall.
[ Those who ignore the cards may go about their days unimpeded. Those who heed them, however, will find the airborne ship paused over a newly-erected stage in front of the Main Hall, next to which a rosebush larger than the average human sits in an opulent pot. A man in a goat suit stands next to the bush, as unobtrusively as someone who's decided to go out in public dressed like that can stand.
The ship hovers above everyone. Nothing happens for a good minute or so. And then, just as the sense of dramatic anticipation reaches its peak -
A figure in a blue velour prince costume vaults over the side of the ship, trailing purple sparkles in her wake. She lands in the direct center of the stage, having turned a somersault on her way down. And when she straightens up, she accepts the microphone the goat person offers her on a small velvet cushion, turns to the audience, and addresses them thusly: ]
Everyone, I've kept you waiting. This is Hibiki Shikyoin.
[ "Hibiki Shikyoin?" someone asks. "The mage who's also a movie star?"
"The one whose eyelashes are insured for five solid gold bars - each???"
Hibiki lets the murmurs ripple, then continues. ]
I've arrived today to reveal my noble mission. As things stand, Daybreak Academy is like a pile of muddy rocks being passed off as diamonds. Even if a true ore were buried within it, no brilliance could ever hope to shine through.
But all is not lost. [ She lifts her chin in a handsome, purposeful pose. ] Casting aside the dredge-sipping drudgery of "missions" and such, I hereby create the position of Daybreak Academy Principal and appoint myself. Unlike your facile faculty, I'll grant students of true potential the polish of refinement!
[ She snaps her fingers. Gardening tools fly upwards, set upon the rosebush. In a matter of moments, they've completed their task - and what had been an unpruned plant has become a topiary statue of Hibiki herself.
Hibiki, standing in front of "Hibiki", raises her arms above her head. ] Elation is best. Together with me - the ultimate Radiance!
[ The pirate ship's cannons "fire" illusory confetti over the crowd. It spirals down around Hibiki, her smile itself alight.
With self-satisfaction, and the secure knowledge no one could ever take umbrage with this. ]
What: A Celebrity arrives to make a Tremendous Announcement.
When: December 4
Where: Quad & courtyard, in front of the Main Hall
Warnings: Pomp. Circumstance. Flying pirate ships. Hibiki.
[ What had been a quiet day in the Daybreak Academy quad is interrupted by the sound, faint at first and then growing louder, of a trumpet fanfare. And then, possibly, some violins.
Anyone who heads outside to see exactly why the air itself is seeing fit to reverberate with a classical march will discover a rather striking aeronautical vehicle turning a slow but steady circle above campus. From over the sides of the ship, purple roses and lilies fall like shoujo rain. They are accompanied by golden calling cards.
Anyone who tries to pick up one of the flowers will discover their hand whiffing right through them - someone is seeing fit to scatter the area with illusions. The cards, however, are real. One side is emblazoned with a crown emblem. The other side reads: ]
You are cordially invited to the dawn of revolution. Gather near the Main Hall.
[ Those who ignore the cards may go about their days unimpeded. Those who heed them, however, will find the airborne ship paused over a newly-erected stage in front of the Main Hall, next to which a rosebush larger than the average human sits in an opulent pot. A man in a goat suit stands next to the bush, as unobtrusively as someone who's decided to go out in public dressed like that can stand.
The ship hovers above everyone. Nothing happens for a good minute or so. And then, just as the sense of dramatic anticipation reaches its peak -
A figure in a blue velour prince costume vaults over the side of the ship, trailing purple sparkles in her wake. She lands in the direct center of the stage, having turned a somersault on her way down. And when she straightens up, she accepts the microphone the goat person offers her on a small velvet cushion, turns to the audience, and addresses them thusly: ]
Everyone, I've kept you waiting. This is Hibiki Shikyoin.
[ "Hibiki Shikyoin?" someone asks. "The mage who's also a movie star?"
"The one whose eyelashes are insured for five solid gold bars - each???"
Hibiki lets the murmurs ripple, then continues. ]
I've arrived today to reveal my noble mission. As things stand, Daybreak Academy is like a pile of muddy rocks being passed off as diamonds. Even if a true ore were buried within it, no brilliance could ever hope to shine through.
But all is not lost. [ She lifts her chin in a handsome, purposeful pose. ] Casting aside the dredge-sipping drudgery of "missions" and such, I hereby create the position of Daybreak Academy Principal and appoint myself. Unlike your facile faculty, I'll grant students of true potential the polish of refinement!
[ She snaps her fingers. Gardening tools fly upwards, set upon the rosebush. In a matter of moments, they've completed their task - and what had been an unpruned plant has become a topiary statue of Hibiki herself.
Hibiki, standing in front of "Hibiki", raises her arms above her head. ] Elation is best. Together with me - the ultimate Radiance!
[ The pirate ship's cannons "fire" illusory confetti over the crowd. It spirals down around Hibiki, her smile itself alight.
With self-satisfaction, and the secure knowledge no one could ever take umbrage with this. ]
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[ And she seems to be pretty sincerely wondering, as far as her face ever betrays anything. ]
Though I would agree that it takes extraordinary people to break through the mold that this society has created. Someone who can break out of the self-reenforcing mold of 'daily life' and change the minds of those who won't do it for themselves... If that's what a genius is, I suppose you have a point.
congratulations, you gave her a doki
[ And now, an INCREDIBLY SPECIAL TREAT, ESPECIALLY BESTOWED, JUST FOR YOU: ]
What's your name?
[ HIBIKI SHIKYOIN TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING OTHER THAN HERSELF! ]
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She does smile though.]
Miach Mihie. I expect you'll be making this school an interesting place to watch, Miss Hibiki Shikyoun.
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[ Hibiki gets down on one knee and reaches for Miach’s right hand. If permitted, she will kiss it. ]
Show me the sculpture of your life lived without that mundane mold.
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Well, that is more commitment to the gentleman act than Miach would have ever expected. The kiss is permitted indeed as Miach looks down with a curious expression. She's not flustered, but she is intrigued by the boldness. Overtly familiar approaches are not her style in the slightest, but this formality goes off into such a different direction than usual... ]
I'm afraid that's the wrong medium for myself. I may not be a whimsical person, but I am still a living girl. In many senses, I am everchanging. Any static display of my life is bound to be unfitting. Maybe a book could adequately capture a snapshot, but with a sculpture...? I can't see myself frozen mid-motion like that. Could you? [ Does she still mean herself or Hibiki's self-view? Who knows. Either answer is interesting. ]
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ba dum tishHibiki keeps holding on to Miach’s hand as she rises. Even then, she lets go slowly. ] Then let us call your existence a performance. One night only, upon the ultimate stage.
[ The intensity with which Hibiki is capable of gazing at people matches her kiss for boldness. A girl who insists upon the most suitable metaphor....! Her tenure as Principal is paying off already. ] I’m looking forward to witnessing it.
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Now she's just... baffled. She isn't often baffled. ]
Well, you are certainly invited to pay attention, dear principal. [ Look look, she's taken the title. ] What brings you to this school so suddenly, by the way?
i totally headcanon fuwari is living in the nearest alpine village to keep an eye on her
[ So she’s been watching. THAT’S NOT CREEPY, HIBIKI.
Now that her hand is free again, she gestures to the surroundings. ] Such a top-class campus in a top-class country, producing nothing but rubbish while the teachers delight in frolicking through the dregs......
[ Ugh, she gave herself a headache. Hibiki presses her fingertips to her forehead, voice dropping in disgust. ] The offense grew intolerable.
g o o d
It's quite something, isn't it? I've even heard whispers that students have gone missing recently. Personally, I think it's delightful how utterly and completely this school fails the most basic premises of an academic institution.
[ Unlike Hibiki, Miach can bear to watch. She's bringing popcorn. ]
local prince periodically nopes off into the mountains...
There, that's better. Even if she's not sure what to make of Miach's eagerness to witness stupidity, the positioning of oneself above others appeals to her. It reminds her of herself. ]
I trust my reforms will allow you to sample a new flavor of enjoyment.
[ Genius, naturally, is un-hatewatch-able. ]
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[ Hibiki has yet to witness Miach's true talent for hate-watching. She can and will hate everyone and everything, but she will not avert her gaze (unless she finds a good book, this takes priority).
And with no further word, she turns on her heels and marches off. She has a reputation for being hard to grasp to defend here. ]
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Already, her intervention shows its merit. ]