TEST DRIVE MEME - AUGUST

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AUGUST TEST DRIVE MEME
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August is the last month of break before the return of school, all over Europe offices are empty as it was peak time for employees to take their well-earned vacation. The weather is still scorching, and brains are melting, but it won’t be long before autumn comes - so enjoy it while you can.


A. Voluntelling

While the Academy pays for all expenses trips to exotic locales for vacation, there is a quiet expectation that when problems arise that students will jump up and take care of the problem wherever it arises, even if it means interrupting a well-earned vacation for a brief time.

This time, a nightclub in the Azores is suffering from the influx of spirits of early portuguese settlers partying in the club and becoming quite rowdy; how do you plan to get them to move along? It's most certainly not a job for a single person, and you don't want to wrack up the long-distance charges for a certain business to get rid of them, so it's all up to you.

B. Lay over

The flights back to Daybreak, while done on privately owned jets are still beholden to mother nature, and a large bank of thunderclouds have grounded the planes for the next several hours, leaving awaiting students and staff to try to find ways to entertain themselves while stranded in the airport. Charge ports are limited, food and airport fantasy books are overpriced and you can’t leave the terminal - how do you even survive?

C. Come Dance all Night
In Soliel, the Azores, Miami - and other parts unknown, fliers for a free concert appear advertising bands one has never heard of, and it soon becomes apparent the fliers are invisible to those not aware of the supernatural.

Going to the listed locations will prove that the adverts were legit, as bands of witches, elves, and more playing strange but extremely enjoyable hybrid music as people mosh in front of the stage, or floating above it. And overpriced vendor food was hawked from popcorn to more exotic fare such as dewdrops (with humans cautioned against partaking it without a handy friend nearby). All in all it's a fun night of music.

D. IRIS NETWORK
This month’s network prompt is a very simple one.

UN: shinyhappyppl

hey every1!!
hows vacation treating u?? did u get some good photos?? u should totally share them!!

Comments

[shiritai]

[ Violet doesn't miss the pointed emphasis in his tone and it makes her lips purse and her brow furrow, just a touch. In theory, it's not like their splitting up is a problem – they're on a train to the same destination, so it's not like they're going to lose each other and she doubts that even Therion could manage to get himself off and away from a train going this fast.

So. It's not the end of the world in theory. ]

... I see.

[ That's all she has to say for herself at first, and by the sounds of the door sliding open and Violet wheeling her luggage inside, it sounds like she's taking his words to heart. But then not even a second later and the door slides back open and Violet's heels tap out a speedy rhythm on the floor as she catches up to him, before slowing down as she falls back into step with Therion's pace.

No, it's not the end of the world in theory – but Violet promised she'd look out for him and it's not a promise she intends to break before they've even gotten off the train. And more to the point besides that, something about the idea of sitting alone while the train rattles on towards the Academy makes her stomach feel squirmy and watery. She and Therion certainly aren't friends, but he's at least familiar and right now, she needs that sort of touchstone. Unfortunately for him. ]

Are you hungry? Thirsty? There's sure to be somewhere we can find refreshments.

[bolderfell]

[Damn, he hasn't even gotten three steps before she's back on his heels. Persistent.]

You're really gonna follow me through this whole train.

[It's not even a question. He stares Violet down for long seconds, then shuts his eyes, sighs, and brushes past her to toss the ratty backpack holding what are apparently his sole belongings into the car with her luggage. He sticks his head back out the car door with his hands deep in his hoodie's front pocket, the picture of sulking teenager stuck with a younger sister.]

Well? It's easier for you to dogsit me if I sit in place like a good boy, right? Someone'll probably be around soon with a cart. [Shrug.] I can feed myself then.