October Event Log

[magicademymods]

October Event Log Fall Cleaning Suddenly and without warning, the lighting in or near every building on campus goes red. A second later, a deep alarm rises in volume as the buildings begin to shake. The faculty barely bat an eye as they direct students to get outside quickly. "Fall cleaning," they explain wearily to those students who have never experienced this phenomenon. Older students offer their own explanation as they move: at some point every fall the buildings of the Magicademy rearrange themselves so the cleaning golems can repair their foundations, tend to the ground around them, keep them from sinking into the caverns, that sort of thing. Totally harmless. Well, until you realize no one knows where your House tower went. Or till you need to get to class promptly except Kedrigan Hall is in the middle of a lake somehow. Or till the Library of Starchime is down in the middle of the lab caverns and you have to try to study while students practice magic in the aisles. But it's okay! This will only last for a couple of days! You can get by, right? The Bonfire To say goodbye to the warmth and hello to the frost, the Magicademy celebrates the changing of seasons with a great bonfire. A massive conglomeration of burning wood sends flame licking up some sixty feet into the air, and the warmth pouring from the huge fire wards off any hint of cold from those nearby. By tradition, the bonfire burns till morning, and many students have bedrolls or tents or even straight-out beds parked nearby so they can take their spot in keeping it lit. Others have brought food and drink, enough to selflessly share with everyone. The whole things is one big party, really; House rivalries and personal animosities and music duels are all set aside for a night as the campus unites in solidarity. It's one of the nicer times you could ask for. This Is Halloween Bad news. Terrible news. The worst news imaginable. Headmaster Birony has found out about Halloween. Diatu Magicademy is nothing but orange and black now. Carved pumpkins wander the campus and aggressively pose for anyone who glances their way (or doesn't...). Spiderwebs litter every hallways and passage, complete with spiders that patiently move their webs out of the way and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with a sort of weariness that says they know exactly who to blame for this. A twelve-foot-high menorah sits in the Great Hall, leading some to suspect that the Headmaster's Intimations to learn more about the holiday did not produce universally-accurate results. Headmaster Birony herself patrols the grounds like a madwoman, slinging extra spookiness wherever she passes and occasionally Discovering costumes straight onto the innocent students she passes. "Spirit of the season!" she yells before fleeing, candy and toilet paper left behind in her path. If by this point you are questioning whether the Headmaster ever does actual work, rest assured you're not the first, nor will you be the last, to wonder that. Research on the SUNDERDOG! (Sunderdog!) SUNDERDOG! (Sunderdog!) This month's assignment, for those willing to undertake it: actually nothing disastrous! Instead, the researchers ask that you compare your world to another Sundered student's, then report back to them on the differences and similarities. They're most interested in magic styles, but anything you give them will have value!

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fall cleaning.

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Lady isn't really sure where she can go looking like she does. She is a dragon and the townspeople really don't want anything to do with them at the moment thanks to not only the ghost dragon, but their relationship with the beasts from centuries ago. She frowns, looking at what's left of the campus when she bumps into Kaiba. Literally. Again. She apologizes profusely, more skittish than she normally is and wearing a cloak like she had on her first day to cover up her more dragon like features.

"You would go back into town? Isn't that dangerous?"

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Kaiba takes note of just how hard Lady's working to disguise herself and frowns. It's horrible that they'd treat her like this.

"There's a few people on the outer ring who can vouch for me. Not that I look forward to it, but I need supplies for my schoolwork and they don't have everything here."

He gives her a concerned look. "I can grab things for you as well."

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"Ah, well... that's good. I'm glad you've made some connections in town. I..." probably should have done that is what she considers saying, but she doesn't bother, because that's not something she was ever interested in. She had opted to get closer to the special connection she had made with the ghost that had lead her here instead. "If it's, uhm, not too much trouble. I don't usually stay on campus anywhere, though I doubt straying too far is safe during these, uhm, t- trying times..."

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"I know. Look, if anyone bothers you, they'll answer to me."

Does that sound ridiculous? Yes. Does he care? No. His friend needs him. "I'll grab double, since we share courses for the most part. But...hmm. Have you considered asking the headmaster for a costume?"

It's a ridiculous idea, but. "There's got to be one that would be large enough that people wouldn't suspect you."

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“Are you still going to be staying on campus? And thank you, Kaiba, I owe you.” She really appreciates it and all of this couldn’t have had any worse timing. She sighs, unable to keep from feeling on edge, but she doesn’t think she’ll be able to shake the feeling until the people stop being wary of those associating with the ghost dragon, which had clearly unearthed some bad thoughts and reminders from a time long ago.

“I could always say I’m wearing a costume. And my ears, tail, and horns are because of it. They don’t have to know I’m actually a dragon. I’ll keep from transforming during this mess. It should t be too hard.” Flying too, which would be a bit harder, but she could manage.

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"It's a nice costume," Kaiba grins. "I'll make sure I tell them that as well. I'll be here, but I need to go out now and then."

He sighs and comes closer. "But I'm good at scaring off people who can't mind their own business if you need me to."

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"H- Heh, thank you. I, ah, would appreciate that. It would probably help. I just hope it's something that sounds, uhm, believiable." Her cheeks color when he steps closer. "D- Do you really think it's going to get that bad? t- that you'll need to start scaring people off?"

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"Most of the school seems to be sticking together, so no. It could be worse on that front. But it never hurts to keep the scary face in reserve," he adds. He's had to use it many a time in the business world.

And so he demonstrates, doing his best to put on an absolutely sour face. It's kind of ridiculously overplayed on him, at least at the moment, but he puffs up and tries to look the part anyway. "They'll know to back off."

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"..." He's not wrong and she should probably work on her own. It's not like she's incapable of being tough and the both of them know that from their encounter with the Ghost Dragon. "Yeah. I'm glad I have you to help, just, ah, in case I..." can't do it myself. She doesn't say it, but it's implied. She doesn't want to have to rely on people, but she's glad to have them in reserve....

Lady can't help but to chuckle, because he's definitely going a little overboard. "I don't think you'll have much trouble, Kaiba. It's me that needs to work on it. I just... I just hope this all blows over soon." She sighs. "It's a shame that so many of the people turned on us so quickly... but I'm glad for the few that stuck by you and your other friends..."