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moonmoonacademy2019-09-28 06:10 pm
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TEST DRIVE MEME - OCTOBER
OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME
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As the temperature drops and the leaves fall, the Academy reopens for a new term and classes begin. October’s approach has also brought with it not just a change in weather, but a rise in supernatural phenomena around the school and the neighbouring town of Soleil, as spirits rise in activity and excitement in anticipation for Halloween.
A. ELEMENTAL BLESSING
The more stressful things that have happened over the last few months have brought some new, strange visitors to Daybreak, possibly by the request of the higher-ups. As students adjust to their new classwork and routines, they may see blue and purple spirits fly through the halls and over the grounds of the Academy. The more avian-esque purple ones gather in places with strong winds and open air when at rest; the blue ones collect in the various fountains and ponds when not hopping through the Academy’s halls, happy to swim around (and alarm passerby who have never seen them before).
Though they’re capable of speech, and some might be particularly chatty, they tend to leave conversations for after use of their powers. Whether it’s a harsh breeze that blows away mental cobwebs or a soothing rain that melts away aches and pains, these spirits seem to know exactly what anyone encountering them needs to spend the rest of the day refreshed and strengthened for their trials ahead.
B. PUMPKIN PREPARATIONS
What’s a Halloween celebration without pumpkins to carve? No celebration at all, of course. But Halloween is only one night, and one does not simply learn to carve pumpkins in the space of one night. In acknowledgement of the fact that not everyone shares the same cultural traditions, pumpkin carving classes will be held regularly from the start of October to the end - students and staff alike are free to come along and practice their skills for the upcoming festival, or simply vandalise these poor pumpkins and make a mess. Those who are more culinarily inclined can reap the efforts of their fellow carvers and be taught how to use a treasure trove of seeds and flesh to be used in all sorts of recipes.
If you’d like to do something more difficult and traditional, a fine selection of turnips - and notable examples - are available. Though they might turn out looking less cute and more ...horrifying. But maybe that’s what you like? Nobody will judge you.
C. COSTUME CRAFTING
In preparation for Halloween, the secondhand market on the Academy’s grounds has set up shop once more. Throwing its metaphorical doors open to anyone who wants a wide range of reasonably priced attire, they’ve gone into special storage to pull out costumes, costume weapons, and other accessories fit for a Halloween celebration...some of them with strange or odd minor magics still lingering around them, courtesy of their last owner.
Everything is labeled appropriately, but those throwing on clothing with reckless abandon may find themselves victim of some very eye-catching special effects when they least expect it.
D. IRIS NETWORK
UN: reanimatorfan
Hey
got a question for all u spooky people
Whats your favourite kind of horror movie monster
(if you havent watched any you rly should)
Hibiki Shikyoin ♔ PriPara
What an unnecessary fuss.
[ "Master Hibiki. Your soufflé à la citrouille."
Inclining his head, a solemn-faced man in a full-body goat costume slides a plate in front of Hibiki as she sits just outside the classroom (his bell jangles with the motion). The pair have a decent view into the classroom, Hibiki having erected her own tea table for use alongside her...literal, actual throne.
Hibiki, sniffing, picks up her teacup. ]
Honestly. I'd thought this an opportunity to judge the students' aptitude, but was there a point to observing in person, I wonder.....
[ A glob of pumpkin goes whizzing out the open doorway, propelled at supernatural speeds. With a wave of his hoof, the goat butler flips his tea tray up telekinetically, shielding Hibiki from her gloppy orange fate. The pumpkin guts glance off - and bounce somewhere else.
Look out! ]
[ Costume Crafting ]
Secondhand glamour doesn't suit you.
[ A hand is being extended to any mademoiselle sorting through the costumes. It belongs to a person who has decided to try on a prince costume -
no, wait, that outfit is custom tailored and made of velour. This person just up and decided to leave the house dressed like a prince this morning. Ah well!
The Prince smiles. The air is suddenly alight with sparkles...yet no magic can be sensed. ]
Come with me. I'll grant you the ultimate bespoke masquerade.
[ Iris Network ]
un: sparklingknight
Don't subject the public network to banalities.
[ Someone has two thumbs and opinions about entertainment! Namely, that no one's but hers matter! ]
Costume Crafting!
But suddenly--!
A hand is being offered to her...! Lia turns, blinking in surprise. Goodness gracious.]
Oh...! Alright, then.
[Sure, why not.]
Nothing here quite fits with what I want, anyway, I'm finding...
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[ Hibiki shall guide Lia through the crowd without once tearing her gaze away from the lady she's escorting. Apparently Lia is fascinating. But their carriage awaits!
....Literally. There is definitely a large purple carriage parked off towards the side here, and the pair seem to be headed right for it. ]
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She nods in response to the question though.]
Most wouldn't associate Swan Lake with Halloween, but being the black swan sounded like it would be rather fun.
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[ Hibiki sniffs, but amusedly. This girl plays against type?
This merits investigation. And by "investigation", she means staring Lia right in the face and saying, without a shred of shame, in public, while standing next to a purple horse-drawn carriage, dressed in a prince costume: ] What a waste. One of your luster should shine like the Sun.
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Well, isn't Halloween the best time to play against what's unexpected? And isn't it customary for the same dancer to portray both swans?
[... Although, that just gave her a lightbulb moment.]
... Portraying both swans...
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[ Hibiki pauses. She had been about to offer Lia a hand up into the carriage, but watching inspiration at work is....intriguing. ]
Go on.
[ Hibiki. Personal space. Honor it.
....Or step closer to Lia to stare at her some more. Your call, I suppose. ]
Costumes
Why would it matter what I am wearing? Clothes are clothes. [She's been wearing thrift store and hand-sewn clothes for years.]
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And if Hibiki adds Extra Brilliance to her smile, they can all just forget someone here ALSO dared to fail to grasp the importance of dressing the part, yes? ] Now. Let's weave your Cinderella fantasy, together with me.....