SeeD Graduation Ball; 2100-2400 SATURDAY (forward dated); [2F] Ballroom

[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. In the second floor ballroom, the Headmaster, Garden faculty, and even some of the instructors are present, so troublemakers are free to roam until 2400. Caterers roam, offering drinks and refreshments to the party goers; a stationary stand for punch and food is also offered. Unfamiliar people can be seen speaking with staff and amongst themselves - potential clients, perhaps?]

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

The dance is not mandatory (though it is strongly recommended that newly graduated SeeDs attend), so students that choose not to attend won't be punished.

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 via PM.)

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[wrnpcs]

[It is usual for there to be prospective clients present at Garden's graduation balls, and tonight is no exception - in fact, there seems to be more than usual, given that Garden's administration have been making more concentrated efforts to attract new clients.

Very few, however, are joining in with the dancing, instead opting to socialise and discuss things both amongst themselves, with the staff, and with the SeeDs. Occasionally, snippets of conversation can be heard. "Expensive" seems to be the word of the day, with some even suggest they may take their business elsewhere unless someone can persuade them otherwise - it appears that Garden may have gained some cheaper competition.

They're willing to talk things over, however, should they find someone who catches their eye.]

ooc note: this is a general npc post - characters may approach potential clients if they wish, but please note that there's several present.

OTA

[marearcana]

[Twilight had important reasons to be here. Namely, she expected Rainbow had graduated, and she wanted to be there for her and share her happiness.

But while she's looking around for her friend, there's no reason she can't stop to chat with someone else...]

[elementofloyalty]

Check it out! Rainbow Dash, SeeD!

[Indeed, Rainbow's in her SeeD outfit tonight... which if nothing else shows that whoever made it had done their best to make one for a pony, and that best hadn't been quite as good as it could have been. Nevertheless, Rainbow wears it with pride as she drops down next to Twilight.]

[marearcana]

[She'd never seen Princess Luna wearing hers, and now she can guess why.]

I knew you'd pass! Congratulations!

[elementofloyalty]

Of COURSE I passed! I was AWESOME on that ability! I think Tank should be a SeeD, he took out one guy pretty much all by himself!

[marearcana]

I'd figured you did better than pass in some aspects.

So what was the exam like?

[Hers will probably be very different, but she might learn something from it anyway...]

[elementofloyalty]

Actually, it was really rough. Some idiots took a bunch of kids hostage. It was...

[Rainbow trails off, because she lacks the words to really explain how scary it was, holding the lives of kids in your hooves. One mistake...]

[jointheclub]

Soon to be you, isn't it? I must say I'm quite looking forward to it!

[Slughorn isn't here to dance, and there's a good possibility his punch isn't exactly the same mixture that came out of the bowl, but he certainly seems cheerful enough.]

[marearcana]

End of next term, in fact. It's certainly going to be interesting seeing how all the work I've put into this pays off.

[jointheclub]

I hope you'll consider teaching once you graduate? I'd be happy to put in a word or two on your behalf.

[marearcana]

I already was. I haven't decided what classes, though. At least one of the para-magic classes, obviously...

OTA

[elementofloyalty]

[The ball has one pegasus flying around in cheerful delight, anyway; Rainbow Dash has donned a SeeD uniform and seems intent on showing it off.]

[rewritethis]

You keep zipping around like that and that thing's gonna fall right off.

[Some people in this room aren't quite as keen to make a display - this uniform was intended for someone bigger than Ed, and his insistence on pulling his coat on over it doesn't make him look much smarter. One or two of the people standing around near the punch stand shoot him disapproving looks as he brushes past.

Still, he's unmistakably smiling as he walks over with a couple of glasses in tow, wry though it may be.]

[elementofloyalty]

[Rainbow giggles as she flips upside-down to look him over.]

Not your style. This is sharp, but your usual look's better on you. Still voting for a ponytail though.

[rewritethis]

I'm telling you, there's no difference.

[He holds one of the glasses of punch up, about level with her nose.] Anyway, here. If you don't want it, it's going on the lady who stood on my foot a second ago just as soon as she walks over here.

[elementofloyalty]

They should promote me for saving Garden from you.

[She casually rights herself in a surprisingly graceful twist to accept the glass.]

Re: OTA

[fionna_time]

Hey man, congratulations! How's it feel?

[Fionna is there all dressy and all].

[elementofloyalty]

It feels awesome, of course!

[Not many SeeDs turned a celebratory loop during their graduation ball. In fact, she probably just now became the first.]

[fionna_time]

Was the test hard?

[Yes, she is enthusiastically clapping at the loop. It was awesome].

[elementofloyalty]

[The question about the test puts an end to her celebration, and her smile becomes a thoughtful frown.]

Hard. Sort of... it was rough. We had to save some kids who were being held hostage.

OPEN!!

[eggplantallergy]

[Gakupo had been away for a mission this entire time and only just returned. Something about needing to rescue an egg that gave off high pitches only a dog could hear.

He could hear that pitch just fine.

Stepping inside with his SeeD uniform on, Gakupo looks around, looking for a particular person, but he looks pretty approachable. He's smiling, all because another class of cadets have became a SeeD. All their hard work has paid off.]

[fotlenke]

[ Hands soft like cloth but hard like wool cover Gakupo's eyes.

A giggle can be heard. ]

Guess who this is.

[eggplantallergy]

[He chuckles, knowing of only one person who would bother with trying to sneak up on him.]

Could it be my new fellow SeeD whom I adore so much?

[fotlenke]

[ She slides her hands to his cheeks, turning his head to look over his shoulder, and she presses a kiss there. ] We must celebrate!

[eggplantallergy]

[He turns around fully, taking in her new uniform with a broad smile.]

Yes, we must! Ah, but what would be the most appropriate way?