[BBS] o2 :: with the party in the horizon

[senseofjustice]

HMM
TH1S HOM3COM1NG TH1NG 1S PR3TTY N3W TO M3!
BUT FROM WH4T 1V3 H34RD 1TS L1K3 SOM3 K1ND OF B1G D4NC3 W1TH SOM3TH1NG L1K3 4 CONT3ST ON TH3 S1D3
TH4T B31NG S41D 1M GO1NG TO 4SSUM3 TH4T TH3R3S NOT ONLY TH3 OPT1ON OF GO1NG 1N W1TH FR13NDS BUT 4LSO 4
ROM4NT1C 1NT3R3ST 4S W3LL
1M JUST CUR1OUS 4ND WOND3R HOW M4NY PL4N ON DO1NG 4NY SORT OF TH3 L4TT3R >;]
1F YOUR3 4 B1T TOO SHY TO 4NSW3R TH4TS OK4Y TOO

4NYW4Y 1 UND3RST4ND TH3R3 4R3 THOS3 C4ND1D4T3S WHO 4R3 4CTU4LLY 4CT1V3LY C4MP41GN1NG TO W1N TH3 CONT3ST
WHY SHOULD 1 VOT3 FOR 31TH3R OF YOU 4G41N?

TH3N TH3R3 W4S SOM3 UPRO4R 4BOUT 4 N3W COMM4ND3R OR SOM3 SUCH R1GHT?
4NYON3 W4NT TO 3XPL41N 1T TO M3?

[ooc: quirkless translation]

Hmm.
This Homecoming thing is pretty new to me!
But from what I've heard, it's like some kind of big dance with something like a contest on the side.
That being said, I'm going to assume that there's not only the option of going in with friends but also a romantic interest as well.
I'm just curious and wonder how many plan on doing any sort of the latter.
If you're a bit too shy to answer that's okay too.

Anyway, I understand there are those candidates who are actually actively campaigning to win the contest.
Why should I vote for either of you again?

Then, there was some uproar about a new commander or some such right?
Anyone want to explain it to me?

Comments

[gunbladegrrl]

You should vote for Mikuru and Zak for Princess and Prince, respectively... because they would make a cute couple together.

[Unsigned, not that those two CAN'T GUESS if they so chose.]

[senseofjustice]

4WWW TH4T SOUNDS SHORT 4ND SW33T
STR41GHT TO TH3 PO1NT
1 B3L13V3 1V3 H34RD OF M1KURU TOO
H4V3 31TH3R OF TH3M P3RFORM3D GOOD D33DS?

[gunbladegrrl]

Mikuru's head of the GFC and always, always has a kind word or some help to give everyone. Zak's stood up for offworlders and is generally a pretty decent guy.

[marearcana]

I'm honestly surprised you missed it; there was a mandatory assembly about it. Essentially, Commander Leonhart disappeared and a new Commander, Zabala, was instated.

I'd like to see Princess Luna and Jecht win the King and Queen positions; they seem very fond of each other. As for myself, I see it as an opportunity to come to know and make friends with more of the residents of this Garden.

~Twilight Sparkle, Homecoming Princess Nominee

[laughafterme]

...gosh, it must be TOUGH choosing between me and Princess Luna!

[She was counting on her friend's vote! D: ]

[marearcana]

It was. I couldn't forget you, of course, but there's a reason I have this outcome in mind. It's a secret, so I can't tell you what it is.

...Speaking of that, I think it might be just between you and her now, Pinkie.

[senseofjustice]

4ND P3OPL3 W3R3 4NGRY 4BOUT SOM3ON3 N3W B31NG 1NST4T3D?

HMM 1LL K33P TH4T 1N M1ND FOR THOS3 TWO TH3N
11T SOUNDS L1K3 1T W1LL B3 4 BL4ST 31TH3R W4Y
1 UND3RST4ND TH3R3S GO1NG TO B3 4 LOT OF FUN 4CT1V1T13S S3T UP!

[marearcana]

I think they were angrier about what she did - she said that all SeeDs were now Rank 6, and all Instructors were now Rank 12. I don't really understand the ranking system, but I suppose there must have been some demotions.

I did see a table for signups the other day, but I wasn't impressed by the representative. Shouldn't an official representative of an organization not be endorsing a candidate for something the organization is presumably hosting?

[bratbeyond]

Do you really want to vote? The campaigns're slagged. It's a whole month of parading around the school for a slagging crown. Really, it's not worth the fuss.

- Damian R.

[Funny, he doesn't mind Homecoming... when he's not in the running.]

[senseofjustice]

1TS 4LL 1N GOOD FUN 1SNT 1T? >;]

4FT3R 4LL 1T S33MS 4 LOT OF P3OPL3 4R3 P4RT1C1P4T1NG 4ND 1T WOULD B3 4 R34L SH4M3 TO L3T SOM3ON3 WHO WOULD L3T 1T G3T TO TH31R H34DS W1N

L3TS S4Y 1T W4S 1N TH3 H34DL1N3S

*FOUR R4NDOM BLOBS W1NS TH3 HOM3COM1NG*
*M4NY P3OPL3 W3R3 D1S4PPO1NT3D BUT 1T W4S ONLY B3C4US3 TH3Y D1DNT VOT3*

[bratbeyond]

If they want to vote, no persuasion can stop them. I just find the whole thing ridiculous. :|

The food's good, and sometimes the music's not horrible, but that's about it.

[rewritethis]

See that? Why WOULDN'T you want to vote for this guy?

[Unsigned, which obviously means nobody can guess who it is. Nope.]

[senseofjustice]

[Oh, so Damian's a candidate too huh...]

YOUR3 R1GHT
1V3 4LW4YS PR3F3RR3D P3OPL3 WHO W3R3NT 4FR41D TO SP34K TH31R M1NDS!

[bratbeyond]

Go vote for Zakari, you zift! At least he seems to WANT the damn thing!

[laughafterme]

Romantic interest? It isn't a date auction! That's BEFORE the dance!

And you should TOTALLY vote for me to be Homecoming Queen because I CAN MAKE YOU CUPCAKES! And I promised to get the Headmaster a sweatervest full of high quality love if I win!

[senseofjustice]

HMM
SO TH3R3S NOTH1NG ROM4NT1C 4BOUT TH3 D4NC3 4T 4LL? >;]

TH4T SOUNDS T3MPT1NG!
3V3N V3LV3T R3D CUPC4K3S >:?

4ND 4NOTH3R QU3ST1ON FOR OUR COTTON C4NDY CONT3ST4NT!
H4V3 YOU P3RFORM3D SOM3 GOOD D33DS H3R3?

[laughafterme]

Even if there WAS, I couldn't tell you!

You betcha! Red velvet, blue velvet, ANY VELVET! I can bake it!!

I do good deeds all the time! My specialty is making people smile!

[lunar_princess]

[It takes Luna a few minutes to figure out what's being typed before she can actually reply, hoping she understood what was said.]

As far as We know, you do not have to bring a friend or a date if you do not feel the urge to do so. Though it is quite fun to go with at least a friend so that you are not alone!

Campaigning... We are not entirely sure as to how it works, but We would appreciate it if We could gain your vote. We are quite used to the position of being in charge of things and would do our best to make sure We do not fail those who vote for us.

[senseofjustice]

Well, if that's true, then that's okay too.

[She concludes that it's a formal gathering, but most people are likely to bring a lo--friend.]

Hmm!
I'm most interested in hearing your case, then. For example, what kind of things have you done to help others?

[lunar_princess]

At least that is what We assume from previous things and going with friends always makes things better in our experience either way...

[Hah. Haha. Well, that's a good thing to assume, even if this is coming from a pony.]

Ah! Well, We would say We are one of the examples of non-human off-worlders who tries to get along in this world as best as can be done. As well as the fact that We are an instructor. We are also formerly a princess from the world We are from along with our older sister.

But We do propose for getting out there and becoming more active in the community in a positive way, in ways that will not overwhelm the natives and perhaps show them that We are not akin to their monsters. But it is... a bit hard when one is a pony.

[moirailcompass]

:33 < its not really mandatory no
:33 < the last two times i havent really gone with anyone
:33 < but hey even if its not mandatory
:33 < it is still a good oppurrtunity
:33 < if you have someone in mind :PP

[senseofjustice]

HMM
1 H4V3 B33N TH1NK1NG OV3R 1T FOR 4 WH1L3 NOW

1 M1GHT H4V3 SOM3ON3 1N M1ND
1T D3P3NDS ON WH3TH3R 1T WOULD B3 4 GOOD 1D34 TO OR NOT

1TS NOT L1K3 1 WOULDNT H4V3 OTH3R CH4NC3S TO THOUGH
TH1S PL4C3 H4S H4D MOR3 TH4N ON3 B1G P4RTY B3S1D3S TH3 HOM3COM1NG S1NC3 1V3 4RR1V3D

[moirailcompass]

:33 < that is very true!
:33 < but why do you think it might not be a good idea?

[BBS] & ICly late

[fierybluebird]

Vote for Marco because

-- Yeah, I got nothing.

As for uproar about the new commander, she's not so bad, I guess.

- Marco

[BBS] & Icly late

[senseofjustice]

B3C4US3 YOU K1ND OF SM3LL L1K3 P1N34PPL3S? >;]

TH4TS TH3 F1RST T1M3 1V3 H34RD OF TH4T
DO YOU KNOW 4NYTH1NG 4BOUT OUR P4ST COMM4ND3RS R3S1GN4T1ON?