ANTI-ANTI-PROM

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ANTI-ANTI-PROM

After a week of insisting they were going to go to anti-prom, Calvin and Micah were scared off by the threat of damaging Micah's chances to become Seeker. At 8:00 PM, both boys slip away to the Sorting Cave with a bottle of whiskey and a mind to (mildly) misbehave.

The wind and rain quickly drives them into the cave itself, where they light a few candles and settle in for the night.

RULES

• Too stubborn to give in to peer pressure and go to real prom, and yet still wanting to avoid all the people who threatened to follow them to anti-prom, Calvin and Micah decided to do neither.


• Only Micah and Calvin are invited to this exclusive, prestigious event that consists of two terrible boys and a bottle of booze.


• They're at the Sorting Cave.


• They'll keep Micah's "Cinderella Rules" promise to Zach and leave around midnight.


• Calvin will spend the night at Azurcrest.

» the "party": So maybe it's not a rebellious romp in the forest or a murder mystery at a Victorian mansion, but whatever! Fun is what you make of it!!!

» truth or shot: With only two people, neither of whom are known for their easygoing, honest ways, this will probably be interesting.

» end of the night: Time to go home before anyone turns into a pumpkin.

» OOC: QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & CONCERNS

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THE "PARTY"

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THE "PARTY"

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Calvin owns one suit (plain, black, antiquated in that extra-wizardy Brit way) that Cole didn't make him. The other ones are hidden away deep in his trunk now, folded carefully. Calvin imagines keeping them until the memories are more nostalgic than painful. BUT HE'S NOT THINKING ABOUT THAT TONIGHT.

He didn't warn Micah of his intentions to show up dressed for a prom that neither of them wanted to go to. He's wearing his considerably less formal cloak over the suit, and there's a silk red poppy pinned to his lapel.

"You've seen one mansion, you've seen them all," he says as he throws his cloak on the ground to sit on. He lowers himself to the cave floor, back propped against the wall. Then he points at the open space on the cloak next to him to indicate that Micah should do the same. "And it won't even be a real murder, so honestly, I don't see what the fuss is for."

THE "PARTY"

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Holy shit, Calvin had been Micah's response when he realized Calvin had dressed up for their anti-anti-prom. But it's too late for Micah to run back up to Azurcrest to get his (admittedly half-baked) prom outfit, so Micah's in his usual ratty jeans and hoodie jacket as he takes a seat on Calvin's nice cloak.

At least he brought refreshments! Diego Morales, reliable senior role model for young Azurcrests, provided him with two shot glasses and a near-full bottle of Maker's 46. Micah's never drunk bourbon in his life but he's also never been to anti-anti-prom or played Truth or Shot, so you know, this is a night for getting wild.

"I had such a good name for solving a fake murder, though," Micah says. "I was going to wear a fedora and everything. Plus, that mansion would've made such a good set for a movie!" Despite his complaints, Micah sounds perfectly chipper as he pours out two shots for him and Calvin.

THE "PARTY"

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Calvin grabs his old hat (which had served passably well in the mild rain) and places it gingerly on Micah's head before plucking one of the glasses off the ground. "There," he announces.

"You can't film a whole movie in one night, you know." Calvin sniffs his drink. His father likes Scotch whisky. He retires to his studio every night with a glass of whisky to briefly escape the chaos of five boys. Calvin isn't sure why none of his sons ended up with his demeanour. Sometimes his mum jokes that her mild-mannered husband was wild in his youth, but it's hard to imagine.

TRUTH OR SHOT

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Calvin

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Calvin is under the mistaken impression that with only him and Micah involved, this won't be so bad. Do your worst, St. Clair.

Calvin

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No, no, Evercreech, you have to start out softballing it, to lower their defenses. "Hottest teacher in the school?"

Calvin

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Micah's one shot in, which means ALL BETS ARE OFF.

"What's the meanest thing you've ever done in your life?"

Calvin

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Micah's lying on the floor of the cave now, hands folded behind his head.

"So like... when did you know you liked boys?"

Calvin

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"Favourite colour!" Micah has his camera pointed at the ceiling, following the movements of the magical emblems.

Calvin

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"Truth or truth, Evercreech," Micah commands as he points both fingers at Calvin. While still lying on the cave floor, so he looks somewhat ridiculous. "Would it bother you if I kissed your ex? Sam, I mean. Your hot mean snotty ex."

Micah

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Until now, Micah's always avoided Truth or Shot, a.k.a. Oversharing: the Drinking Game. No thanks, buddy. But what's the worst Calvin can do?

Micah

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Calvin makes a show of thinking very hard about this. Micah's right; it's best to start slow. "Favourite photograph you've taken?"

Micah

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"Is there anyone at school you wouldn't kiss?"

Micah

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Calvin is carefully relighting one of the candles. "Have you ever actually dated anyone?"

Micah

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Calvin's lying down beside Micah, hands resting on his chest. "Why did you get into film?"

Micah

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Calvin is... drunk. He's lying down with his legs propped against the cave wall. It's a silly position, but he's 15 and the world is spinning, so all his pretensions are slipping away. "Why do you fancy Cash?"

END OF THE NIGHT

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END OF THE NIGHT

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Micah's just penned a note to Zach in his journal ("Headed home now with Calvin, don't WAIT UP for us!!!!!") and staggered to his feet when he sees the world outside the cave ripple with light. Aw man, is he drunk. He's starting to understand why Diego warned him to be careful on the ascent back up the hill.

Except...

Micah leans against the mouth of the cave, one hand grabbing Calvin's arm for balance. "Did you... Do you see that?"

END OF THE NIGHT

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Calvin sways in place, and when Micah grabs his arm he reaches back to seize his shoulder. Micah has the wall, so he's Calvin's only source of stability. He squints at the deep darkness of the Utah mountains at night, and sees twinkling, sparkly lights. Calvin takes several more steps forward, and pulls Micah out with him.

"Yeah, yeah, I see it." As his eyes focus, he can see the pulsing waves of color. Tiny lights in the grass and the trees. The hair on the back of his neck stands on end, but for once, not from fear. His grip on Micah tightens. "Micah," he whispers, but he doesn't know what to follow that up with.

Wait, yes he does: "Where's your camera?"

OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

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Re: OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

[stclair]

i love this

i wish i'd taken today off

Re: OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

[evercreep]

I will be here waiting for you when you're done my love ♥

Re: OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

[fillefidele]

I love that you guys created all of this for Micah and Calvin! It makes everything synchronised somehow. Jo approves.

Re: OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

[evercreep]

Thank you! We thought it would be cute, and now we have Prom, Anti-Prom and Anti-Anti-Prom... and I THINK IT'S PRETTY FUNNY.