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castle_whims2022-08-15 11:06 am
whimsicalism) wrote in castle_whims2022-08-15 11:06 am
INTRO MINGLE
WELCOME IN
ORIENTATION DAY
It’s a bright Monday afternoon at the Academy. If the sun happened to be visible, it would certainly be shining. The new semester that everyone has been waiting for is about to begin!
All students wake up at exactly the same time–not that you’re aware of this. Even those who don’t normally sleep must have given into slumber at some point; they, too, will jolt awake with the strangest sensation that someone was just whispering in their ears. The beds that you’ll find yourself in are small and unfamiliar, and you wake up wearing a uniform that you don’t recognize even though it fits you like a glove. A red book with black cardstock lining the inner cover sits on each dorm nightstand. Opening the book reveals a strange code of conduct. The following pages list, in alphabetical order, all of the students.
Beyond the handbook and a change of familiar clothes in the closet, there’s little personalization to the rooms, and they lack most homey comforts. As unusual as these surroundings may seem, it’s impossible to shake the subtle, lingering excitement: It’s the first day of school! What a delightful occasion. Shouldn’t everyone want to make the most of the year? The subtle, unshakeable desire to achieve sits in the back of every mind like the story of a happy dream. Perhaps you brush your hair or wash your teeth before going on with your splendid day. Your reflection in your bathroom mirror looks a little off, did you forget to cut your hair before the big day? Perhaps you realize that your nails or claws have been trimmed recently. A little odd but you must have been excited for a brand new school year.
The world outside the dorm room holds a few more answers, but most things are still shrouded in mystery. Today, it seems that some rooms are still locked up tight from summer vacation. Beside the dormitory and hallways, only the cafeteria, kitchen, gym, playground, school store, and A/V room are accessible. Outside the cafeteria, a digital sign titled DAILY SCHEDULE offers little structure, save for one afternoon event: 5PM - PREFECT’S ORIENTATION - AUDITORIUM. There’s a lot of business to take care of on the first day of school, after all. No one can just be expected to start learning without the proper preparation.
With some time to kill before the promised orientation takes place–and, according to that rulebook, everyone is expected to attend–students have only each other and the various robot sheep for company. With such a small class, perhaps working together will bring you newfound and long-lasting partnerships. The robotic staff seem polite, at least, if a bit confused at the sudden flurry of non-scheduled activities.
How will you spend your first day before classes begin?
OOC NOTES
While we're sure that some people are dying to get a head start on investigating all of the mysteries of the school (we're excited to reveal them), please hold your investigation comment ideas until the weekly post goes up tomorrow. As all ground floor locations should be open for exploration at that time, we invite everyone to scratch all of your investigation itches on tomorrow's post at noon (also Eastern)! In lieu of investigation threads today, characters may speak to/question/accost the Little Brothers, who have an NPC thread down below.
Thank you, and have fun!
cw: home invasion and spoilers
What are you talking about?! I didn't plan for sudden private school!
[ Yeah, Dylan should be well aware. Hunter was just helping his great aunt break into the dog's house, for crying out loud. ]
And who lets a dog go to human school, anyway?
cw: home invasion and spoilers
[Dylan is growling at this point, glaring daggers.]
If I had a choice, I wouldn't be here! I would be at home trying to find a way to escape you and that creepy Cruella lady!
cw: home invasion and spoilers
Well, you're lucky the fam's got one less person to deal with, because I'm pretty sure my great aunt Cruella wouldn't have sent me to prep school in the middle of a siege!
cw: home invasion and spoilers
[Not even trying to hold back anymore, Dylan is yelling.]
1/3
[ Yeah. He shouted too. And now he's taking a moment to catch his breath... ]
2/3
3/3
[ He... Knew what he was doing, but it seems he hasn't put too much thought into why she wanted this specific family of dogs' fur so badly. ]
... What are you talking about? We both know she's after your fur, right? I doubt any of you lot are gonna sit patiently at home so we can shave it off all of you.
[ ... He also doesn't realize how fur coats are made. ]
1/2
2/2
You know what?! No! I am not dealing with this, I am not dealing with you until this is over, I am dealing with too much as it is, with this creepy school I have no memory signing up for, whatever the heck they have planned for us, on top of worrying about my family, I am N-O-T going to deal with-with-whatever it is that's up with you!
Leaving this conversation now, follow me and I will bite!
[And just like that, he's gone.]
no subject
Grrr... FINE! Be that way! I've got more important things to deal with than your family right now!
[ The words seem to sting his mouth as they leave it.
Why did Cruella want these dogs in particular again? He knew it was for the fur, but even if she would have snubbed something made from dalmatian print faux fur she could have just gone to a breeder... Right? Why did she have him track these specific dogs down...?
Whatever. He can't do anything about his aunt's stupid coat while he's stuck in bizzaro school. He's just gonna let Dylan do his thing and go investigate the place himself. ]