The Watchers of Night ([personal profile] thewatchers) wrote in [community profile] moonmoonacademy2019-01-24 08:57 pm
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Test-Drive Meme - February


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With Winter Quarter in full swing, students can often be found dashing madly about the halls, with part-time jobs, classes, and other events and interests occupying much of their time.

Of course, that doesn't mean it's all work. Daybreak Academy tries to offer its students an abundance of leisure time to relax and unwind. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, romance is in the air as news of the Feast of St. Valentine and the Valentine's Ball begin to spread around campus. Already, talks of fashion and finding the right date are buzzing among the student body. With the winter months winding down, the oppressive chill of Winter is starting to loosen its grip, but there's still plenty of snow left for those who want to take one last run at Daybreak's slopes. As midterms approach, the school is as vibrant and busy as ever.

[All threads in this meme may be treated as canon should all involved characters are currently played or accepted into the game. You may use threads within the Test Drive Meme for Activity, even if the person you are threading with does not ultimately app. Current characters are welcome and encouraged to top-level on these prompts, as well as tag around normally.]


A. SECOND-HAND MARKET

Daybreak Academy has existed for several centuries. Throughout all that time, its ethos has been that of honing the abilities of deserving students, no matter what their birthright or social standing. Even still, the lavish galas befitting the riches of the school continued to have an impact, as poorer students unable to acquire proper attire were often locked out. To remedy this, Daybreak Academy began a tradition that it has upheld ever since - the Second-Hand Market. Hosted in an ever-expanding number of classrooms, the Second-Hand Market brings out all of the clothing, weapons, and other items that have been acquired, resold, or otherwise donated to the academy throughout its lifespan.

Here, any students and faculty can acquire any number of items, such as formal wear, weaponry, and other items for a fraction of the price. Most items are in decent condition, although there are some old items in disrepair that are even cheaper. They can come from just about anywhere in the world and just about any era, and you are able to exchange equivalent items, weapons and armor in both magical and mundane varieties, and formal clothing. Especially among richer students, the tradition is to donate any new clothing or items you commission for social events once the event is complete, to keep the stock current and available for the students who might need it.

With the upcoming ball, the Second-Hand Market is once again open for the first half of February. Staffed completely by students, it is frequently bustling with customers, many of whom not only buy outfits or weapons for the upcoming dance, but also spares they can use for their own projects.

B. LAST CHANCE ON THE SLOPES

With the Winter season winding down, the Arctic Slopes are entering their final months of operation for the season. For those hoping to get some skiing or snowboarding in, now will be the last chance for quite some time. As such, the lodge is full of students trying to take advantage of the last chance on the slopes. Winter has lingered this year, and the snow pack is still dense, making it perfect for one last hurrah. With the rush of students and faculty alike, the lodge is stocked with warm meals and hot chocolate to fill people's bellies after a long day on the slopes.

C. ALCHEMY MISHAP

Accidents happen, especially when you’re playing with the very essence of matter - and one just happened in the Alchemy student lab, causing a cloud of pale smoke to float all over campus. Thankfully it won’t turn anyone into a toad or kill someone.

But it does strange things to one’s vocal chords when inhaled, and unlike Helium it isn’t a one-trick pony, voices raise and lower in pitch, foreign accents, even completely different languages may start coming out of person’s mouth while they’re within in the cloud. Though that bit of an echo effect does sound pretty cool.

D. IRIS NETWORK


[Great Beast Voting]

Greetings, staff and students of Daybreak Academy!

Today, we are gathering data for a survey about the most popular great beasts. Please pick from the options below to help us gather results for our work.

What is your favourite Great Beast? Please pick from the list below.
1. Gryphon
2. Dragon
3. Chimera
4. Kirin
5. Barghest
6. Pegasus
7. Sphinx
8. Kraken


Thank you for your participation and assistance. We eagerly await your response!


[ Naturally, the results are public, with the aims of encouraging further discussion. ]

code bases by tricklet

DID YOU THO

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
...Not technically a lie.
made_up_names: (eyeballs)

RUDE

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Exactly. So, pretty much the same thing you're doing with your family, huh?

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Basically. My aunt was excited about it. Hard to break the truth to her.
made_up_names: (deer in headlights)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, so she knows?

... and she still let you come?

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Knows I got accepted to a private French university. Threw a big going away party and everything.
made_up_names: (hurmph)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
But not the supernatural stuff.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
No. She would've freaked out.
made_up_names: (POINTS TO SELF)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
There we go. We're in agreement then.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
Didn't realize we were in disagreement. But glad that's worked out.
made_up_names: (eyeballs)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
Well I was definitely expecting you to tell me to tell the truth no matter what, blah blah.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Normally? Yes.

But sometimes, omission is the best way to approach.
made_up_names: (meaning what?)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Technically true. But not really honest.

[ Sigh. Yeah. He knows that too well. ]

Good thing I had practice already.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Good thing for both of us.

[He looks around one more time, then pats his shoulder.]

It's been really good seeing you, Peter. I should get back to work, but I'll catch up with you.
made_up_names: (but in other news I like pizza)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
-- Oh, yeah, for sure. I'm in Aube. 305.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
Got it! I'll see you later!

[Definitely don't think too hard that you didn't see his power, Peter, IT'LL BE FIIIIIIIIINNNNEEEE]
made_up_names: (wat)

[personal profile] made_up_names 2019-02-13 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ HE'S GONNA REALIZE IT LIKE. AN HOUR LATER.

the question is whether he can stalk Tadashi on the network and text him about it. ]
unpocoloco: (18)

[personal profile] unpocoloco 2019-02-13 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. [He places a hand over his heart, grinning.] That wounds me. No love for the oldies at all. But I guess if you're willing to let her go, I can forgive you.

[He gently takes up that old player. There, there, your time's not over yet.]

Planning a project then? My brother-in-law's were like that, always taking things apart to build stuff new.

[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-02-13 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Only letting her go into the hands of someone who'll appreciate her.

[He goes back to digging for anything interesting.]

Mm, just seeing what's here. Every year I find something different.
leekspindiva: (Curious)

[personal profile] leekspindiva 2019-02-13 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Miku saw Otoha and decided to sit down next to her with her own cocoa, giving her a friendly smile. "Is this your first time skiing?" Not that the answer didn't seem obvious or anything.
abenoshutup: (Surrounded by morons)

Otoha Kurata | Original | Icons are a work in progress

[personal profile] abenoshutup 2019-02-13 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[[ AU planning post! ]]
-B-

[ The idea of a trip to the slopes sounded like fun. People who go skiing in movies always seem like they're having a great time! Besides, how hard could it be? You just put them on and go downhill.

Yeah.

Otoha lurches unsteadily into the lodge, clumps of snow still clinging to her from the last dozen crashes. Any enthusiasm she had for this trip has been replaced by a pair of bloodshot eyes telling the story of a long, painful journey down the slopes. ]


Tired. Want cocoa. Never skiing again.

-D- username: SFG


Trick question! They're all bad. If something becomes a "great beast", it's because it's so dangerous to humans that people had to warn their children about it for generations. If you see any of them, run away immediately, or maybe kill it if you think you've got a shot.

[ Anyone who plays MTG online may recognize SFG as the username of a high-ranking player with a long history of insufferable denial-based decks. Have you faced SFG on the field of battle? How'd that work out for you? ]
abenoshutup: (Default)

A

[personal profile] abenoshutup 2019-02-13 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Hell yes! If youkai are real, then hey, why not comic book superheroes?]

For starters, does that jetpack really work?
abenoshutup: (Monday again)

[personal profile] abenoshutup 2019-02-13 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
Mmph. Miku's friendliness radiation is making it hard to sulk.

But hey, she's cute. "It's also my last time skiing. Who loves falling over in freezing cold snow so much that they're willing to practice this crap enough to get good at it?"
infestedcouncilpresident: (Yeah that's alright I guess)

B

[personal profile] infestedcouncilpresident 2019-02-13 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
I can see that you're cranky and probably don't want any criticism right now, but...

You should probably have taken your skis off before you came inside.
abenoshutup: (That was SUPPOSED to be a SECRET)

[personal profile] abenoshutup 2019-02-13 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
Y-Yeah! Obviously! I was just about to!

[ Grumble grumble skiis off grumble grumble how does anyone walk in these things grumble ]
soft_focus: (Extra45)

D...

[personal profile] soft_focus 2019-02-13 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
That's not very nice.

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