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[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

That was a very uneventful nice night, and everyone behaved so well. You must have all gotten out of your systems earlier through a different event that I could not possibly have known about. But there's plenty of time between now and the dance to cause trouble, so I'll have my eyes open.

When does the panic over dates and costumes usually set in?

[Coppertale]

It seems as though hosting parties is the thing to do now. When it's our turn, we must do better than climbing all over the infrastructure or telling ghost stories.

I propose that after the first big snowstorm, we should have a snowball fight in our fields. The other houses won't stand a chance.

[Prefects & HB/G]

Thoughts on last night? I didn't see anyone causing trouble. One Ribbonfin was spiking the hot chocolate, and several individuals were sneaking off to the woods to smoke pot, but I find those to be acceptable transgressions.

Do you think exceptions are still a good idea when the gathering is sponsored by staff? We were walking a fine line, potentially taking advantage of Hightower's blessing.

POINTS RAISED:

Ravi has stated for the record that no alcohol or drugs are to be present at Ribbonfin campsite parties. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be punished accordingly. And that is not me cheekily saying to just be more cautious, it's actually not allowed. Prefects are enforcing it.

Maggie has agreed, and said the same for Ebonhide. She also suggests no contraband of any kind be allowed at house parties.

No pot at Coppertale parties.

Cricket suggested more regular small parties, which makes the above point(s) even more important.

Do we need to establish rules for individual campsites? Senior prefects and Head Girl and Boy, we need to discuss amongst our immediate peers.

Comments

Prefects

[catseyenebula.insanejournal.com]

I don't see why not, as long as people are not blatant about it. I highly doubt we are the first group to do all of that under the watch of the staff.

Prefects

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

I think that's the key, not being blatant.

As long as no one is hurt and the teachers can pretend that they don't know, they'll tolerate it. But if we begin to grow overconfident, we could lose that privilege. Slipping up will force their hand.

This is not a reprimand or warning, so much as something we need to think about and remind our fellows of.

Prefects

[chryseis]

My only concern with being over vigilant is that these small, supervised gatherings will quickly become secret gatherings without any prefect presence.

Prefects

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Yes, I think that's the only reason they overlook so much, and don't lean on us to report our fellows more. I just want to maintain this balance.

Re: Prefects

[thecourtier.insanejournal.com]

Yeah, that. No-one would tell a prefect anything if we all clamped down hard.

Coppertale

[thecourtier.insanejournal.com]

Fuck yeah snowball fights. Pretty sure I could take on at least a dormfull of people by myself on that front. Without magic.

Coppertale

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Excellent. This will be a lot of fun. Should we make it an actual battle? How would we determine who wins?

Coppertale

[lfmkarapst.insanejournal.com]

I could make awesome exploding snowballs that glow in the dark I am for a snowball fight.

Coppertale

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

I knew you would be.

Coppertale

[hisshiss]

Idk ain't you allergic to snow?

Coppertale

[paytee.insanejournal.com]

Ain't inviting all us Foxes to a fight just a damn near recipe for disaster?

Coppertale

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Only for everyone else.

Coppertale

[hisshiss]

Theres gonna be so much blood in the snow.

And teeth gotta knock out the teeth.

Coppertale

[hisshiss]

Im just here for this snowball fight when is this snowball fight, I've been ready for 17 fucking years.

Coppertale

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

We just need to wait for the weather to cooperate.

This is the only time I'll ever look forward to snow.

[magitechnically]

SHOULD WE ALREADY BE THINKING ABOUT DATES??? DO OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DATES????

Essie/Cricket

[chryseis]

What's up?

Prefects

[browbeats]

No blood, no tears, and maybe only one or two little ones who couldn't sleep; I'd say we exercised good judgment. I'm not going to lay down a blanket ruling on how to handle the bad kids. We can't police every little thing, and I didn't see a flask or a joint with my own eyes, so if there was anything illegal going on, I'm pleading plausible deniability.

Prefects

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

That's usually a good policy, but it seems like things may change on a case by case basis. We'll see who ends up hosting the next 'party' (Coppertale perhaps?) and I'll be interested to find out what happens.

Prefects -- assuming HBs count?

[choneychurch]

Last night seemed to go well; everything stayed fairly low-key, everyone had a good time, and nothing went wrong. All in all, I'd call it a success and I appreciate that all of you came and helped out. I know parties aren't the easiest time to be a prefect.

That said, Rafael does have a point. When it comes to events that we got permission for, it benefits everyone to be a little more cautious and a little more subtle. What we're doing now seems to be working fine, but it's something to keep in mind.

Prefects - YES THEY TOTALLY DO i was lazy

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Thank you, Cecil.

Ravi's expressed he wasn't comfortable with students indulging in pot and alcohol at Ribbonfin parties, and I want to say it's within his rights to enforce that and we should back him up. If other houses wish to have more strict or lax rules, that should be at the discretion of their senior student authority. ¿Claro?

Prefects.

[meerfar.insanejournal.com]

I think last night went fine. Though I think we need to follow the respects and wants of each individual camp. But at the same time do we take the blame for these transgressions?

Prefects.

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

It is our job, we're more likely to get in trouble covering for people than reporting them. So, we balance, we make compromises, and we punish anyone who steps out of line.

... The majority of us are very understanding, and I at least try to be clear about my limits.

Coppertale.

[meerfar.insanejournal.com]

We should let all the houses do it first and then be the best of the bunch.

Coppertale.

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

We should make stashes of ammunition and dig trenches before the rest of them get there. I think you'd call it 'home field advantage'?

[addytives]

This sounds like a challenge...

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

A challenge? No, no, that would be so inappropriate. I'd never.

Prefects

[catseyenebula.insanejournal.com]

I have no desire to police nor impose blanket rules over the Azurcrest camp. That said if some of the other classes outside of the junior girls want to, have at it. I'll keep my girls subtle.

Prefects

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

That's your decision, I won't interfere with any dorm besides my own. You can talk with your fellow Azurcrests about what you expect from visitors next time there's a party up on the cliffs, even if the answer is... nothing.

Prefects

[casperkim]

Are we really talking about this? Who cares about the parties? Let's enforce the rules that matter and let the rest handle itself.

Prefects

[firstposition.insanejournal.com]

Drugs that could get a student in legal trouble for possession aren't important to you, Mr. Kim? What is, then?

[noblewon]

[Coppertale]

It was a very Ribbonfinn party.

Agreed!

[Prefects]

I generally tend to look the other way so long as no one is causing too much trouble, but that's a good point about parties sponsored by staff. The grotto is one thing, but that's another.