Graduation Ball

[wrnpcs]

[Night has fallen on Balamb Garden; the halls of Garden are mostly deserted besides the stray student walking about, and even the usual faculty members are missing from their posts around the school. There's a certain festive energy through the air, the source coming from the Ballroom cheerily decorated located on the second floor.

At exactly 2100, as soon as the dinner rush ends, the Garden chime sounds and the intercom clicks on. The Headmaster speaks to the Garden.]

The Graduation Ball is now beginning. Your attendance is requested at [2F] Ballroom.

I repeat, the Graduation Ball is now beginning. Your attendance is requested at [2F] Ballroom. The dance will run until 2400. Students leaving the ball after curfew are to return to their dorms immediately.


[After the announcement, the intercom falls silent. The faint sound of music can be heard from the second floor of the building.]


( Mod note: You may participate in the dance in comments to this post, or opt to make your own new post/log.

The dance isn't mandatory, so students that choose not to attend won't be punished. The Headmaster, Garden faculty and even some of the instructors are all present at the dance, so troublemakers are free to roam until 2400. The dance itself will last from 2100-2400 in the second floor ballroom and the music will be the same kind of upbeat peppy orchestrated pieces that the game used. Caterers will roam offering drinks and refreshments to attendants, as well a stationary stand for punch and food is offered.

Newly graduated SeeDs are required to wear their uniforms. Otherwise, the occasion is black tie. All inhabitants of Garden are welcome to the festivities.

Should players have any questions left unanswered feel free to ping the mods on AIM or via PM. )

Comments

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[Riku forces his face to say neutral while looking at the rest of the attendees. He's not fond of the idea of being here that long.]

Maybe just for you. [He gulps down some of the punch.] I don't really plan on staying here long enough for that too happen.

[Although it's got him curious now; the mention of dances and her dress.] How long have you been here anyways?

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru looks to the skylight and the night sky as she works out how long it's been; the answer surprises even her.] Ten months! I didn't really plan on staying here this long. [It's bittersweet rather than a rebuke, and her smile over it is sad too.]

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles lightly at that. Not trying to mock her, just amused a little.] Ten months is a long time. I heard that SeeDs only need to be enrolled in classes for about a year, so you're almost there.

[bunnypassingby]

Halfway: I arrived during the winter vacation. [It's a bit too contemplative to be much of a correction.]

SeeD was never really my big goal; I just wanted to learn all I could here that could help at home.

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[He nods.] Long than me. I've only been here a few months.

I take it your plan didn't work then if you've been here that long.

[bunnypassingby]

Well... [She doesn't want to admit he might be right.] I'm still learning, and I have learned a lot. And I've noticed people disappearing, so I know I will be out of here some day... And I'll be stronger for it.

[Somehow, this has turned into a self pep talk.]

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't mind. He likes self pep talks.]

Mmm, I've heard of that happening, too. There's has to be some sort of explanation for it, one that might leads us home. [He smiles.] Good luck with it.

[bunnypassingby]

You too, since you don't want to be here too long either. [She offers him a smile, because she can relate.]

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[He smiles and nods.] Thanks. I'm Riku, by the way.

[bunnypassingby]

I'm Mikuru. It's nice to... [Not 'meet you, because this is their second meeting, but...] finally know who you are.

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[Chuckling. Nice save.] Same to you, Mikuru. What's your specialty here?

[bunnypassingby]

Um, I'm specializing in firearms. [She's been thinking about it for ages but only recently made it official, so it's still a bit new to her.] What about you?