TEST DRIVE MEME - OCTOBER

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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)

code bases by tricklet

Comments

[vitaminzomb]

[Sitting next to Meta Knight and quietly carving away at her own pumpkin, is Zozo. Rather than using a knife to carve it, she's instead using her large, clawlike fingers to do so. It's a slow, delicate process, but she's pretty absorbed in it. Only once she's fully cleaned out the inside does she bother to take a pause. Out of curiosity for what the other pumpkins look like, Zozo's single golden eye wanders around the room before falling on her neighbor at the table.]

Oh wow... I've never seen anyone carve that fast. You're really good at it.

[There's a slight inflection in her otherwise monotone voice to show genuine praise as opposed to sarcasm. Granted, she can't exactly see what he's making, but nobody moves that fast unless they're sure of themselves.]

[errantknightmare]

...The technique is similar to wielding a sword. I'm familiar with it.

[ He almost seems faintly embarrassed about being 'caught' doing something like this, but...well, that's just how he is.

The design he's carving is a star surrounded by rings. It's a little finicky, which is why he's slowed down somewhat. ]

...Yours is coming along well.

[vitaminzomb]

[Zozo's mouth opens slightly, almost in awe, to show how impressed she is by the design. It's pretty original compared to everyone else's, too.

She smiles at the compliment.]

That's nice of you to say. I like taking my time on things. Not really sure what I want to do with it yet, though.

[The top of it at least can be lifted up and does actually have a design. It looks like the silhouette of a cat's head. But the actual front? At best, some light scratches from carvings she changed her mind on.]

Any ideas?