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finchwoodacademy2019-04-27 10:10 am
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PROM
MURDER ON THE FINCHWOOD EXPRESS
For the final time this year, the gym has been transformed for a dance; this time, it's a murderous train, along with train station and platform! Upon entering the gym, students find themselves in a train station filled with (pointless) columns, benches, and a destination board with random Haling Cove destinations. A few paces in, a freestanding arch opens up into the rest of the gym. A newspaper stand off to the side contains old time-y looking news papers with the headline 'Finchwood Express's Maiden Voyage.' The paper is mostly filled with lorem ipsum, but the article accompanying the headline has been written by freshmen. It lists Gregory de Leon as a famous private detective that will be on the train, along with the rich (but horribly ugly) railroad owner [Character B], and "very murderable" actor/actress [Character C].
Walking through the freestanding archway leads to a train platform that's clearly the dance floor. Smoke spills across the floor from all the steam engines that are operating out of this station, and lights overhead give the impression of filtered sunlight (with some colored lights and a disco ball for fun.) The music tonight is pretty all over the place, but one song that just keeps playing is a little dated. Who keeps putting this on?? (It's [Character D]).
The rest of the gym is taken up with a train built by the hardworking theatre tech crew and shop students! Most of the cars sport only three walls and are much wider than a car would actually be, but who cares? Each contains some seating and maybe a photo op or two, though two in particular are special. The main attraction is an engine car spewing smoke from a smoke machine in its chimney, but there's also a dining car that contains a bar with a few signature mocktails, food, and lots of booths for the travelers to sit at. Martin Geary offers discreet shots from their flask to some of their classmates until a freshman yells "Poison!", grabs it from them, and takes off running. Get back here!!
About halfway through the dance, the music cuts so that the prom court winners can be announced by Neal Valentine and Venus Rosales! Winners have to come up on stage to get crowned, and they're asked to share a dance with their winning partner. But they can't make you. The freshmen will boo you if you don't, though.
When it's time to go, students file out of the gym in their fancy dress. It's a pleasantly warm and clear evening, and it's really a shame they have to head back to their dorm rooms. Maybe if they walk a little slow they can hold onto the simplicity of the evening a bit longer.
PROM COURT WINNERS
» Before the Dance: It's time to get ready! Even though you're probably all gussied up, be sure you're ready for some murder too!
» The Train Station: Upon first entering the gym, the area is set up to look like a nice train station - there are pillars (that hold up nothing), nice benches, and a small archway to walk out through that leads onto the platform (aka the dance floor).
» The Platform: A large area has been set up to look like a train platform, with the clear purpose of being the dance floor.
» The Dining Car: The bar and snack table have been encased in a roomy fake train car, where there are booths to sit in while you dine or drink. Sadly, no real alcohol is being served, unless you slipped a flask in to spike your mocktail.
» Train Car Photo Ops: As with the other dances, there are various photo ops placed throughout the gym. There's one at the engine car (you can lie on the tracks in front of it, if you want), a few different looking train cars, and a stack of luggage in an ornate sleeper car that has the tiniest bed you've ever seen (and no privacy - don't try anything funny).
» Prom Court Winners: About halfway through the dance, the music is cut and the prom court winners are announced! Come up on stage and get your crowns! Please don't give a speech!
» Murder Afoot: A game has been set up so that students can really get into the murdering spirit. Results of each round of the game will be posted here.
» Around Campus: Some people have decided to opt out of the dance, so they're free to enjoy the quieter-than-usual campus.
» The end of the night: It's been a long, fun night, but it's time to rest.
» OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!
Walking through the freestanding archway leads to a train platform that's clearly the dance floor. Smoke spills across the floor from all the steam engines that are operating out of this station, and lights overhead give the impression of filtered sunlight (with some colored lights and a disco ball for fun.) The music tonight is pretty all over the place, but one song that just keeps playing is a little dated. Who keeps putting this on?? (It's [Character D]).
The rest of the gym is taken up with a train built by the hardworking theatre tech crew and shop students! Most of the cars sport only three walls and are much wider than a car would actually be, but who cares? Each contains some seating and maybe a photo op or two, though two in particular are special. The main attraction is an engine car spewing smoke from a smoke machine in its chimney, but there's also a dining car that contains a bar with a few signature mocktails, food, and lots of booths for the travelers to sit at. Martin Geary offers discreet shots from their flask to some of their classmates until a freshman yells "Poison!", grabs it from them, and takes off running. Get back here!!
About halfway through the dance, the music cuts so that the prom court winners can be announced by Neal Valentine and Venus Rosales! Winners have to come up on stage to get crowned, and they're asked to share a dance with their winning partner. But they can't make you. The freshmen will boo you if you don't, though.
When it's time to go, students file out of the gym in their fancy dress. It's a pleasantly warm and clear evening, and it's really a shame they have to head back to their dorm rooms. Maybe if they walk a little slow they can hold onto the simplicity of the evening a bit longer.
HOW THIS WORKS
- The theme of prom is Murder on the Finchwood Express! The dance begins at 7:00 PM and ends at 11:30 PM. Then everyone must return to their dorms.
- There is a "bar" where student council members and volunteers are making mocktails for the guests. While none of it is alcoholic, the drinks are served in cute glasses with convincing garnishes. The menu is:
- 1. Murder on the Orient Express. Chocolate syrup, hazelnut coffee, non-alcoholic Irish cream, grated chocolate on top.
2. Death by Not Gin. Elderflower cordial, lemonade, non-alcoholic bitters (they don't trust the bartenders with real bitters).
3. Amber Moon. Water, vanilla extract, raw egg, and Tabasco sauce.
4. Murder Train. Sparkling grape juice and grenadine.
| Queen Pearl Kline | Queen Suzy Choi |
| Princess Hadlee Loxton | Princess Venus Rosales |
| Duke Gregory de Leon | Duke Mason Chambers |
» Before the Dance: It's time to get ready! Even though you're probably all gussied up, be sure you're ready for some murder too!
» The Train Station: Upon first entering the gym, the area is set up to look like a nice train station - there are pillars (that hold up nothing), nice benches, and a small archway to walk out through that leads onto the platform (aka the dance floor).
» The Platform: A large area has been set up to look like a train platform, with the clear purpose of being the dance floor.
» The Dining Car: The bar and snack table have been encased in a roomy fake train car, where there are booths to sit in while you dine or drink. Sadly, no real alcohol is being served, unless you slipped a flask in to spike your mocktail.
» Train Car Photo Ops: As with the other dances, there are various photo ops placed throughout the gym. There's one at the engine car (you can lie on the tracks in front of it, if you want), a few different looking train cars, and a stack of luggage in an ornate sleeper car that has the tiniest bed you've ever seen (and no privacy - don't try anything funny).
» Prom Court Winners: About halfway through the dance, the music is cut and the prom court winners are announced! Come up on stage and get your crowns! Please don't give a speech!
» Murder Afoot: A game has been set up so that students can really get into the murdering spirit. Results of each round of the game will be posted here.
» Around Campus: Some people have decided to opt out of the dance, so they're free to enjoy the quieter-than-usual campus.
» The end of the night: It's been a long, fun night, but it's time to rest.
» OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!
Blake & Lee
Blake taps her fingernail against her box again, then nods and trades the gifts. She watches for Lee's reaction instead of opening hers right away. Blake had made a guess based on Lee's taste and the hinted color of her dress, and while this corsage isn't an exact match, it's surprisingly close.
"Do you need help?" A pause. "To put it on," Blake clarifies.
Blake & Lee
Lee opens the box unnecessarily slowly, drawing out the moment of suspense. "Oooohh!" she says as soon as it's opened, immediately taking the corsage out to have a closer look. It matches her dress so well, it's almost like the girl had had a sneak peak. "Yes please," she replies, sticking out her wrist. "It's perfect. Of course it is."
Blake & Lee
Blake & Lee
Blake & Lee
Blake & Lee
Blake & Lee
"Yes," she decides, and holds out her hand and the corsage. "What do you want? For a good time, I mean. Or... ah..."
Blake & Lee