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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]
Aya Brea | Parasite Eve
Despite her generally cool demeanor, even Aya Brea couldn't keep her mouth from dropping open at the display before her. Heaps of food. Heaps. It was almost offensive. Aya had never been destitute, but there had been times (even as a police officer) when she'd had to live off instant mac n'cheese and ramen noodles.
This really is an entirely different world.
Aya continued walking, not wanting to block the door. Fire hazard, she thought wryly as she took a seat in one of the cavernous hall's corners. Back to the wall, eyes on the exit. She shifted in her seat, trying to get a better look at the gigantic ice sculpture in front of her. Some kind of giant lizard? A dragon, perhaps? Not for the first time since arriving, and definitely not for the last, Aya felt completely out of her depth. Suddenly, she didn't feel like a fool for bringing her handgun to dinner. It rested in the holster under her right arm, covered from view by her well-worn leather jacket.
However, despite any misgivings, Aya was not going to say no to free food. First course: a Caesar salad.
C - Dorm Room Icebreakers
Despite her apparently advanced age compared to most of the student population, Aya had managed to avoid being posted as an RA. This meant that, once again due to her advanced age, no one could force her to participate in any icebreaking games. It wasn't that Aya was trying to be difficult, she just didn't have the energy. It was too much change, and all at once. She just needed a breather.
So outside she went, to explore the school grounds. It wasn't even that cold, and Aya was fairly sure it wasn't only because she tended to run on the hot side since New York City. If this is as cold as it gets, maybe this won't be so bad.
Hands in her pockets, Aya struck a leisurely pace as she explored the gardens. It was beautiful. The holiday lights twinkled, ribbons and baubles tied to the trees bobbed in the cool breeze. It was hard to believe the end of the world was coming.
D - IRIS Network
UN: aya.brea
ACCOLADES: BSc Hons, ROTC Alum, NYPD
BIO: Native Bostonian. U.Va grad. ROTC alum. Former NYPD detective.
C
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Her free hand went under her jacket as she palmed the grip of her holstered handgun. "Is someone there?"
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[The sound of movement can be heard as a dark figure moves swiftly through the brush, unfortunately leaving something of a trail in the snow as it takes shelter behind some brush]
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Or it could be something else entirely.
Aya took a deep breathe and began following the trail. "Look, if you're a student, you aren't in trouble. Just talk to me. I'm Aya, I'm a student, just like you. Hello?"
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"Okay, well this is a start. Mind telling me your name?" Aya relaxed visibly when she noticed the costumed rogue didn't have any weapons, but kept her distance. Her hand exited the confines of her coat, no gun drawn.
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The name is given somewhat evasively, the young man wary of the woman and eyeing her coat.
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Aya stays put, but raises her arms just like Joker had done. There's no threat here; they're on the same level. "Are you new this semester? So am I."
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"Yeah, just got here. You in college?"
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He's not being evasive with the answer, more saying 'it's complicated but this is basically accurate'.
"Good for the Outland."
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There's a pause before Aya asks, because she figures it's been implied...but then she asks anyway. "Okay, you got me. Why?"
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Joker seems reasonably willing to be forthcoming here.
"Distorted people sometimes show up in there. This seems like a good place."
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"Is that distorted with a capital 'D'? Or..." She crosses her arms. "Look, even with armor, you can't just go off to Outland by yourself. I may be new, but even I know that's a crazy idea."
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He's fairly serious here.
"The Outlands are always dangerous. I'm used to it."
He certainly carries himself like someone who knows what he's doing, at any rate. Despite his apparent youth.
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"Well, I might not be a teacher, but I am a TA. I can't let you go off alone. I'm coming with you." And there's no way in hell she's threatening a student with a gun to get him back inside. "I will have to tell the administration though, you realize that."
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He pauses for a minute, sizing her up.
"But if you want, I guess you can come next time. It's much safer in groups."
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If I want. She chuckles lightly. "Next time? Yeah, we'll see." The audacity is more than a little impressive.
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[His grin is certainly confident. Cocky, even]
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"Yeah, you go back to your room. Get some rest. Tomorrow's a big day." She reaches into her jacket pocket and takes out another cigarette. She tilts her head as she lights it. "Just don't let me catch you doing this again."
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Are you one of the new graduate students?
Welcome to Daybreak Academy.
[ There. Welcoming AND friendly. ]
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[ She's about to introduce himself when she realizes that he commented on her profile. Which has her name on it. She clicks through and takes a quick glance at his. She waffles back and forth about making further conversation...but she really should try, shouldn't she. ]
I'm glad to see there are other grad students. Everyone else seems so young.
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Though I will admit the age difference makes ... communication difficult, at times.
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