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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!
Pansy and Monet Get Ready
It's hard to say what Monet had been seeking, exactly, by gifting Pansy anything at all. She's only realizing in this moment that perhaps she did it for no reason whatsoever, except that Pansy should have something pretty. Your finger prints will be all over my look. She'll have to remember those words for her calligraphy journal later.
"Don't worry about me," Monet demurs politely. She orients toward Pansy again, pushing up to seat herself atop the surface of the desk, and smirks. "I've been all planned for weeks."
"You can stay, though. If you want," she adds, somewhat hesitantly. "Talk. My hair will take ages to put up properly."
Pansy and Monet Get Ready
I've been planned for weeks. It wasn't enough to just say no. She wants to roll her eyes, but instead her smile -- typically obedient -- grows. It chose today of all days to have a mind of its own. Pansy beats it down by tightening her lips and narrowing her eyes. "Fine." But she's already shown her cards and the one-word reply lacks any real bite.
She didn't expect Monet to take her up on the offer. But Pansy wonders if she was tempted at least. If there was something she wanted Pansy's help with with but wouldn't let herself admit. Maybe. Maybe not. They're both stubborn. They both know they're stubborn. And yet their awareness does nothing to change their behavior. Pansy exhales, tipping her head down as she does, her smile turning slightly rueful. She sits back against the chair, mirroring Monet's body language. She slides her hands into her pockets, fingers finding the gifted pin and curling around it.
Soon she'll be at prom. Another checkpoint signaling the end of the year on the horizon. There will be dancing, music, yelling over the music. Photos and food. It'll be chaotic and colorful and fun. She will be pulled in a million different directions. Attention divided. Spread thin.
Pansy lifts her head back up and tips it to the side. It's just the two of them here. The muffled laughter and conversation of their peers barely making it in through the window. "I can stay and talk."