TEST DRIVE MEME - DECEMBER

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TEST DRIVE MEME - DECEMBER
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It’s December, and therefore winter - a time for celebration and, especially for Daybreak given the events of recent months, a time of rest and recovery. Out of respect to the Academy’s students and staff, who come from all walks of life and all sorts of different faiths, the decorations have been kept relatively low-key and non-denominational, with plenty of room for customization.


A. FROSTY THE SNOW... SOMETHING?
Snow is a fantastic medium for artistic expression if one doesn’t mind the cold, snowmen of all kinds popped up all over from the basic to creatures so elaborate it would win official snow building contests. Unfortunately, someone decided, after a bit too much eggnog, to enchant these snowy sculptures to a simulation of life, without any parameters to their behavior. Now terrible Snow goons roam the grounds, building more of their kind - now it’s up to you to put a stop before they make the area completely impassable until spring!


B. WINTER WONDERLAND
Winter has well and truly descended, and that means the various water features across campus have frozen solid. Of particular note is the now-frozen Cross of Life - as long as winter lasts and the ice holds, it’s a proud Academy tradition to turn it into a 24/7 ice skating rink. Whether you’re just there to take your first, wobbly steps, or you’re already a skating enthusiast, the makeshift rink is open to all comers and all skill levels.
However, it’s not just the students and faculty who will be joining in with the fun, if you dare the rink in the late hours of the night and early hours of the morning. The benign spirits and fae that haunt the surroundings of the Academy like to dance on the ice, you see, and they’re more than happy to give you a few tips - or to cajole you into skating with them until the sun comes up.

If skating isn’t to your preferences, you might want to try ice fishing. Soleil’s larger bodies of water are where you’d go if you’d like your catches to yield actual fish, but on the Academy’s grounds, allowance has been made for unfortunate students trying to get back something they lost in the water when the weather was warmer. Items that have soaked in magical ambience for at least a season, however, are likely to be a challenging task to actually fish out - though they may retain supernatural properties they didn’t have before.


C. DECORATIVE EFFORTS
For those who enjoy decorations, the Academy has once again provided workshops suitable for the season. Paint, paper and other crafting materials have been provided for the express purpose of students and staff getting to express themselves for whatever December means to them; they are encouraged to spice up their dormitories and common rooms in particular, but the Academy will also accept ‘donations’ to their more general hall decorations.


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Comments

[spelleton]

[ He can be difficult sometimes, but when it comes to his sisters (whether older or younger) he finds that they tend to be more difficult to him. ]

It makes sense. I just didn't think you'd be the teaching type. [ His voice expresses mild surprise, at best. ]

I do find your answer satisfactory. Ask away. [ He might regret this. ]

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[imyoubut]

[But it's a sister's job to be difficult. Besides, it's how she shows her love!

At hearing Ekke's response, Urtz can't help but pout, puffing up her cheeks in annoyance.]

And there you go, spoiling my fun by answering the question prematurely. I suppose I could needle you further, but why bother?

[Her head falls in her hand as her free hand idly drums against the table. What to ask now...]

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[imyoubut]

[Ah! She claps her hands together and smiles.]

Oh well. This question will suffice. Tell me, brother, do you find fault in my decision to become a teacher here or otherwise take objection to it? I won't deny that my decision was a bit rash, but I feel it was for the best. Though I would at least like to hear you out before everything is finalized. Even I have limits to my selfishness.

[And she's probably opening herself up for a jab or two, but it's not like she minds. It's been a while since they last spoke.



Probably.]

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[spelleton]

[ He doesn't bother to hide the amused smile at her pout. Their relationship is the same as it ever was, for better and for worse. ]

Well, that's an older brother's job, isn't it?

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[spelleton]

And to answer your other question - I do not. If you feel like this is something you want to do, then I'm not about to impede your progress.

Some things you can only learn by doing. I look forward to seeing what you learn, and what you teach.

[ No jabs here, just actual encouragement. ]

[imyoubut]

[Honestly she wouldn't have it any other way. Having this consistent familiarity is...nice.

As is the encouragement.]

So it is, just as it's a younger sister's job to keep their brother on their toes. Although I suspect I've been slacking off on that front...

[Her words trail off but her smile grows to match Ekke's. While not said, the implication is clear: guess I'll have to change that now that we'll be seeing a lot of each other.]

Either way... Thank you. I've been acting as a benefactor to Daybreak for a while now, but I thought it prudent to try and play a more active role against Nightfall. And now that there are no..."loose ends" that need tying in mage society, I've found myself with an abundance of free time.

[That bit about loose ends is said with a clearly sadistic glee and a smile to accompany it, but it's gone as quickly as it came.]

Besides, who better to teach magical courses than me?