The Watchers of Night (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
thewatchers) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
moonmoonacademy2018-12-27 06:54 pm
thewatchers) wrote in moonmoonacademy2018-12-27 06:54 pm
Entry tags:
Test-Drive Meme - January Pre-Game
TESTDRIVE MEME
Log Comm | Network Comm | OOC Comm | Main Navigation
Gently falling snow and a biting chill welcome students and faculty alike as they return to campus for the beginning of the Winter term. The constant buzz of helicopters delivering students back from their holiday fills the air, and charter busses can be seen coming in and out for hours. Slowly but surely, Daybreak Academy is coming alive once again with the sound of conversation and laughter.It’ll be a few days before classes resume, but there are a number of fun events on campus to help students re-adjust to campus life, or learn the ins and outs if they are recent arrivals. Faculty, of course, will need to get to work immediately. Lesson plans and mission assignments wait for no-one, after all.
[All threads in this meme may be treated as canon should all involved characters be accepted into the game. Normally, the Faculty meeting will be held at the end of every month ICly, as this is the start of the game we’re incorporating it into the Test Drive. Faculty who accept missions will retain those mission assignments for the month, should they be accepted into the game. If not, we will distribute the remaining missions as needed to the Faculty who are accepted in.]
A. FACULTY IN-SERVICE
As is customary, the school faculty meet before the start of the next month to review the mission portfolios and determine who will be leading what, as well as discuss plans and concerns they might have regarding students. As it’s not uncommon for some students to attempt to listen in and get more details on the upcoming missions, the meeting place changes every month and some faculty serve as wardens to make sure students are kept away.
This month, the meeting is in Robespierre 401. The table is laid out with a number of pastries, snacks, and coffee for the assembled teachers and the projector is revved up and ready to go, with readily available laser pointers for any faculty giving presentations. The day’s Agenda will be discussing incoming students, discussing the start of the term and any expected issues, discussing the mission dossier and assigning faculty, and a few presentations from faculty on ongoing projects and educational advances they feel are worth sharing.
[The following missions are on the docket, they will all require a Faculty volunteer to lead a group of 4-6 students. Running these logs will fulfill the Faculty member’s log requirement for the month of January. Full details will be provided to the Faculty member via Private Message after their application has been processed]
I Wonder What This Button Does
January 14th
At the start of the year, the vaults of the academy is opened and volunteers are allowed inside to help organize the growing collection of artifacts and treasures that is kept securely inside. Due to how old the collection is, many labels have faded and many items have undergone changes, so it has become imperative to keep an accurate record. For students, cataloguing the collection is considered extra credit, though any attempts to smuggle any artifacts out will be met with severe disciplinary action.
28 Bleach Vats Later
January 18th
Cassandra indicates a horde of zombies will materialize from the outland in North Dakota within the United States. As is customary, the horde has been auctioned on the Runic Markets. The winner this time is the American Defense Contractor Coldsteel. As part of the auction package, Daybreak Academy will provide Coldsteel with support and recovery.
This mission requires 2 Faculty members, each leading a group of 4-6 students for two portions of the mission.
Ocean’s Six
January 21st
Cassandra has provided a readout of all roulette results within the Casino strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, within the United States. As is customary, a group of students and an instructor is to be dispatched to garner as much winnings as possible without arousing suspicion. Participants who successfully earn money without their sources being discovered will be entitled to a commission based on their earnings. Students will be provided with $10,000 in seed money and false identifications if necessary.
With the power of foresight, enter Casinos with the winning numbers, make as much money as you can, and try not to get thrown out
Hunt - Several Bones to Pick
January 23rd
Cassandra has noted thick mists inside the Parisian catacombs have given birth to an undead monstrosity. Dubbed the Bone Horror, this monster is collecting parts from corpses to grow in size and strength. Prognostication indicates it will emerge from the Catacombs within a month’s time. It is to be destroyed.
Hunt - Dullahan Texas Ranger
January 28th
Cassandra has been tracking a Dullahan’s emergence in the US state of Texas for some time, and we predict he will begin to move soon. Prognostication indicates that the Dullahan has been absorbing the culture of the local area and styles itself to be something of a cowboy, with aims to slay any local humans that tread upon the area it deems its ranch. It is to be destroyed.
B. WINTER BANQUET
It is customary for Daybreak Academy to hold a grand banquet at the start of every term, and today is no exception. Part celebration, part ice-breaker, the Grand Banquet is a chance for students and faculty to mingle, meet new people, and share a delicious meal.
Today, the tables are arrayed with thick roasts, massive turkeys, and whole pigs as the main course, as well as giant tofu and mushroom platters for the vegetarian and vegan students. Massive dishes heaped with breads and pastries line the tables, as well as broad bowls filled with any number of salad and side ingredients. The table centerpieces elevated ice sculptures of (allegedly) mythological creatures such as pegasi, griffins and dragons standing atop a giant pillar of ice that is surrounded with cold desserts on tiered platters.
While there is an abundance of food, with as many ravenous students as there are it is depleting quickly. Fortunately, an array of servants, both living and golem, are on hand to replace empty platters and assist as needed.
C. DORM ROOM ICEBREAKERS
With the chill of winter setting in, what better way to warm hearts and spirits than dorm icebreakers? Whether you agree with this or not, chances are - especially if you’re new - your RA has dragged you to the common area to participate in a number of (arguably) fun Icebreaker activities that were likely found by checking the first Google result.
Fortunately for those with lower tolerances to people and/or cheesiness, with the whole dorm turned out for these activities, escape may be possible! Unfortunately, many among the student body have heightened senses and supernatural combat abilities. Either way, it’s gonna be a rough evening.
D. IRIS NETWORK
It’s that time again. With the start of Winter Term, returning students and faculty need to update their Iris Network profiles with their current dorm residence and any new credits, class statuses, or accolades they may have earned. New students and faculties will have their profiles pushed to the top in an effort to help them integrate into the broader network, and it’s customary to post responses to people’s updated profiles “Liking” their content and making plans to meet up.
The code below will allow you to update your Iris Network Profile for the new term. Better get it up and see who all responds.
[The below code will ultimately be used for the profile for your character upon acceptance to Daybreak Academy. Please replace or fill in all text in the areas that are capitalized and do not delete any code lines]
no subject
He pulls himself out from under Minako, gets to his feet, and just starts piling snow on top of her. If he can't see her, she doesn't exist, this is fine. ]
no subject
Ka—pffft—Kano st—aaahah—!
[ THAT WENT IN HER COAT!!
Okay, you know what, Kano? She was going to be nice. It's been a long time since she's seen him, and all she wanted was a nice little reunion. But he's crossed the line! Minako grabs for his flailing arms, and if she gets a grip, slams them down into the snow. Her knees on either side of him, her scarf falls away from her face, revealing the coat monster for what she is—reddish-brown eyes and all. ]
Cut! It! Out!!
[ Even with his combat training, she's always been the stronger one. ]
no subject
His back hits the ground first, followed by the back of his head, the pain sharp and clear and emptying his mind of everything except the face in front of him. It's a face he used to see every day, the one he would search for in the crowd all the time so he could run to her side and stay there- one that shouldn't be here, now, glaring down at him.
In those few seconds he down't react, simply lying there with her pinning him down. Instead of saying anything, he tugs a little at his wrist, silently asking permission for her to let him go for a second. ]
no subject
Minako lets him go as he tugs at his wrist, moving to give him space. Yeah, she was probably a little rough with him, but she didn't know how else to get through to him. With a huffed breath, she unwraps the scarf hanging from her face completely, a pouty and indignant frown on her face. ]
...Sorry. But you weren't going to stop no matter what I said.
no subject
Instead, he wonders if he's staring back at somebody like him- who can change their appearance to anybody they want, and the person they chose is somebody who would affect him the most. How hateful. He would do the same.
And so, when his hands are free, Kano tentatively reaches out, and flicks Minako on the forehead. ]
no subject
But she would figure it out. She always has in the past.
Seeing him reach his hand out, Minako blinks in mild confusion. She rears back as he flicks her, hands clapping over her forehead. ]
Ow!
[ She apologized! What was that for?! ]
no subject
Hey, hey, are you the real thing? Minako??
[ It really does look like her, save for the eyes, but it's been a long time since he's seen her in person, and things change. He doesn't ask or pry, leaves her to tell him things at her own pace- or not- and considers her closely.
Hm, hmm~ In this sort of situation, the way to tell impostors apart...~ ]
Ah- say something only Minako would know!
totally making this up on the fly let me know if it doesn't work
One time you wet the bed in the middle of the night, and you told everybody that Ellie did it after she had a bad dream. When she found out what you said, she chased you down and clobbered you for it.
[ She recites this highly embarrassing fact about him like how one might describe the weather, giving him a sidelong look the entire time. No one else here would have known about that, but they sure will now if they're listening. Hopefully he was in the mood for being embarrassed, rip his dignity. ]
no subject
So you're a demon after all! As I suspected!!
[ Shut uppppppp—- but it's not like he has any cool or good reputation that he needs to uphold around here, so Minako's just kicking somebody who's already down anyways. It's whatever! He doesn't care! She should still shut up!! ]
It's really you! I think I could cry right about now, you know?!
no subject
Minako tries to maintain the irritated look on her face as long as possible, but it cracks after a few seconds as she holds back a snorted laugh. Kano you are such a piece of crap, but you're hers and she wouldn't have you any other way. ]
Hey, don't blow my cover! I just got here!
[ She beams at him. Ah, it's been a while since they were able to joke around in person. Texts were never enough. She could have done without the snow down her jacket, but. ]
If you do, then I get to tell everyone a girl made you cry~
[ She won't, but look, she's making up for a couple years of teasing here. ]
no subject
Alright, alright~
[ He reaches out and pats her on the head, like he used to do with her and Ellie, and snorts softly through his nose. ]
How sad for me, though- at least make me cry from a rejection, not like this! Or not at all!!