[and suddenly there is a very ~regal~ presence back in the school. All of the Zombie's raging hunger suddenly ceases along with the majority of their remaining biological functions over all the school intercoms you can hear the King humming Barry White to himself, slightly off key]


I've been feeling fine, Baby~
having sex with my wife for so long~♫
and cuz she felt, like I felt, Baby~
We got it on~♫


Alright, after a night of extremely satisfying and vigorous love-making, I find myself again in possession of the unending patience and unerring judgment to deal with you sad, ungrateful lot. I must say, you've all sunk to a new low this time. I understand as well as anyone that Trickster's tomfoolery can be in poor taste, but a little bad shellfish is no excuse at all to turn what should have been a lovely evening into such an uncouth spectacle. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother doing nice things for you.

In any case, I suppose I'll have to sort all this out. Those of you who have continuing biological functions are to report back to the cafeteria, and the dead may report to the gym for punch and brains.


((IF YOU ARE ALIVE GO TO THE CAFETERIA
IF YOU ARE DYING BUT NOT YET DEAD, GO TO THE CAFETERIA
IF YOU ARE UNDEAD GO TO THE GYM
IF YOU ARE SUPER DEAD STANDBY FOR EVENTUAL REVIVAL

THE CAFETERIA OF THE LIVING
THE GYM OF THE UNDEAD

Living vote: BEST COUPLE
Undead vote: BEST ZOMBIE

REVIVALS
MEMORIES))

[Once all the still-living blanks enter the cafeteria, the doors seal themselves shut. For now, the zombies cannot get inside, no matter how much they try.

The cafeteria itself has little more than benches and chairs. In the connected kitchen, you'll find various food items and utensils. There is a massive stove top, a huge oven, and a walk-in fridge. There is also a first aid kit and many towels, if you should happen to be bleeding profusely.

There are still many hours until dawn.]

((Okay, the game is at a stopping point for the night! Thread as much as you want, but no zombies until tomorrow! :|b

By the way, though Ophiuchus has been long since sent home, Soldier will be playing all night))

((DANCE THREADS:

THE DANCE, CONTINUED
AND AGAIN
OH MY, OMINOUS LAUGHER

EXPLORATION THREADS:

THE DATELESSNESS, CONTINUED
THE SHOP
THE HALLWAY))

Who: Everyone
Where: The Arena
When: Day 69, evening
What: The Homecoming Dance

[In the center of the Arena, there is a squat brick building, with the letters "SLT HIGH" hanging above the door. Outside of the building is a nicely-kept track field, at the center of which you will see the King.]

Welcome, all. We're very pleased to see you here at the Homecoming Dance. As a group, you've made it through 50 games thus far, and We think it's time you had a little reward for your efforts. Kick back and relax, dear blanks. This is meant to be a magical night. There will be entertainment, activities, refreshments, and an after-party to keep you kids busy until morning...

Oh, and to those of you who seem to think that this is going to be a fight, you should know that there will be no horseplay at the dance. Your battle capabilities will be returned to you after the game.

[You may notice a draining sensation from your limiters, because from this point on, everyone in the game is reduced to normal human capability. You're at level one offensively AND defensively, and you have no powers whatsoever, no matter how innate they may have been. Any weapons you may have brought with you have disappeared.]

Well, that's enough of a preface, don't you think? Go gussy yourselves up.

[At this point, you are instantly transported to the appropriate location.]

((MINGLE THREADS:

DRESSES
TUXES
LOSERS

DANCE START
NEXT SONG!
AN ANNOUNCEMENT
THE NURSE'S OFFICE
NEXT SONG))

[As everyone starts trickling out of the hearts]

How was it? Did you make your mark?

((Feel free to revive as you see fit, everyone! Persona revives to slightly worse condition than you came in; you will come back to life, but you're still kinda sore and maybe you have a sinus infection. Idk. Pick a minor discomfort and roll with it.))

Who: Anyone
Where: Where else?
When: Day 66, morning
What: What do you think?

[Today, on black couches, have Ticky, Cloud, Wish, and Othar, sleeping peacefully. Behind them are free-standing doors, and on each of those doors, three hanging scrolls in the following colors:

SLICK
- Lactera
- Cepheus
- Delphinius

CLOUD
- Cygnus
- Lepus
- Hydra

WISH
- Canis
- Pavo
- Orion

OTHAR
- Monoceros
- Pyxis
- Vulpecula]

When we are together, our hearts touch one another... but what if you could touch the heart of another directly? Can you make an impact? Who among you can make the greatest?

((Mingle))

Who: Blanks!
When: Evening, Day 65
Where: The Arena
What: Loser Game~!

The blanks were mysteriously drawn to the arena. . .or was it really that much of a mystery? It was game time, and it was as if an ominous voice were calling to them to join in~! Many came, but out of all the blanks, only nine teams on a very unlucky losing streak actually had a chance of discovering a memory.

When the blanks arrive, much to their surprise, a new statue seemed to be in place, and quite a lovely one, if I do say so myself. Surrounding the statue were piles and piles of books made purely of stone. Surely these weren't for reading, the blanks may wonder, but what else would a statue read?

((Mingle! // Game + Explanation // Orion, Pavo, Canis// Pyxis, Cygnus, Lepus

MEMORIES: Orion, Pavo, and Pyxis ))

Who: Everybody! Annnybodddy!
Where: Wherever you are!
When: Day 65, early afternoon.
What: [Some asshole with a wooden spoon is banging on a cheap metal pot right outside your dorm. Or wherever you are. ...oh, wait, it's just that annoying midboss, Reaper.]

Hey, kids, meeting time! Be in the arena in thirty minutes: it's time to learn about the dance rules. An' don't worry, we've got some fabulous prizes in store for ya.

[THE RULES.]

WHO: I SAID EVERYONE ALREADY!!!
WHERE: THE ARENA
WHEN: DAY 64, EARLY EVENING
WHAT: SOLDIER'S BIRTHDAY CONTINUES!!!

FOR THE FINAL ROUND, WE'RE GOING TO PLAY AN INTELLECTUAL GAME. IT'S CALLED, "DELICIOUS CAKE I MUST EAT IT!"

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET THE CAKE.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE HERE BEFORE... IT'S GOING TO BE A LITTLE HARDER THIS TIME AROUND!

((After Soldier's proclamation, everyone in the game is instantly transported to the following locations:

[VULPECULA/HYDRA]
[PYXIS/CYGNUS]
[Almaz MONOCEROS/ORION]
[CEPHEUS/LEPUS]
[CANIS/LACERTA]
[PAVO/DELPHINUS]

Oh, and two more things:
1. You can still speak to Soldier at any point. He will freely respond.
2. Your bracers are glowing with a strange light...))

WHO: EVERYONE EVER
WHERE: THE ARENA, WHERE THE HELL ELSE
WHEN: DAY 64, LATE AFTERNOON, JUST AFTER PEOPLE FROM THE LAST GAME GET COMFORTABLE, HA HA
WHAT:

[Soldier's statue sits on the throne, and the sound of his drunken, belligerent voice rings through the Arena.]

♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOLDIER
WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GIFTS ♫

TODAY IS SOLDIER'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GAME!

((ROUND ONE
GIFTS FOR SOLDIER!!
ROUND TWO!))