Welcome to the Hall of Champions (Pillar Thread)

[Emily Suddenfield]

Emily left a notice in the lockers of all the Pillars- to report to the office for a meet up. She knew she had laid down laws- that she was Captain, that she would be their leader. So far, all she did was kick ass and tell them to follow her. She knew they would all want to talk to each other, talk to her. Get a feeling for a the pecking order and understand their duties. She had a general idea of what needed to be done, but she didn't know what she wanted for each. She supposed, once she met them all, she'd get a better understanding.

Once they were there, she'd open the door to the Pillars office. Walking in, there would be a large room that had a bathroom to the right, kitchen to the left along with weights, a punching back and TV with couches.

"Welcome to your new office. You can come here between classes, at lunch or after schools out. Your keys are each on the counters."

She would turn around once they each grabbed one.

"Alright. As you all know, I'm Emily Suddenfield. I'm your School Captain. It's my job to oversee the day to day operations of the school. To defend it, make sure violence doesn't get too out of hand, and to protect it from outside sources of attack or confrontation. You are my Pillars. The ones who I look to for structure and for assistance in making the place safe. You'll help put down fights when they happen, sure, but you'll also help make the school more exciting. More...distracting from the violent ones here. I have three positions for you guys."

She would fold her arms.

"First, is Student Body President. This person will deal with the general populace in ways I can't always be there for. They'll work with the public to throw charities and events like general school dances, parties, carnivals, etcetera. They'll work with the people in building clubs and set up drives. SBP will be Violet Lockheart." She looked to Violet. "Let me know if you need help getting all that started."

She continued on.

"Second will be Head of School Newsletter. They'll deal with reporting the day to day functions for the school via the school letters. They'll help lodge and deal with complaints, and they'll assist students in tutoring and advising on general issues. Newsletter Head will be Melanie Ross."

She gave Mel and nod and continued.

"Finally, Varsity Captain. They'll run all athletic events and deal with students who want to get more into sports. They'll work in weight lifting, in training students who wish it, and they'll be my first mate, as it were. My second in command. Now, I didn't select him for sports because he's male- He's incredibly strong, and can take hits. That's the type we need in the role. I tried to place you according to your strengths. I chose him as my second as well because, to be brutally honest, he's a better fighter than either of you."

She would let her hands come down to her sides as she leaned against the back of the couch.

"Now, pecking order. When I'm around, the three of you are equals. If I'm available, come to me with anything. I am your leader, and you will almost always be on a level playing field with each other. If I'm not around, Magnus is my first Pillar. Go to him. Second Pillar will be Violet. Third Pillar is Melanie. Keep track of one another, back each other up. If you are challenged, you MUST answer the call- no excuses. If you lose, give up your title and show the person here, so I can test them and bring them into the fold."

She scratched her hair.

"Questions?"

OOC:

[Violet Lockheart]

~Unravel~

It wouldn't be long before Violet received the notification, she had for but a moment suspected she'd been forgotten and that show of a fight she'd thrown had earned her a laughable reputation but it hadn't dissuaded her from being the bright personality she'd developed moving from class to class to prove herself worthy. That being said having received her notice in a rather unpersonable fashion she'd shuffle her way between classes to the pillar's office where a hulking door towered over her meek visage. Dressed in a two piece blue blouse+slacks combination the apparel would give her a powerful stare as it brought out her eyes and from what she'd heard made her out to be more intimidating than she actually was. A cheshire grin would give her confidence as she pressed past the doors and was dazzled by the look of it all. "Hi Em!" Violet would usher with an utmost measure of pleasantness despite the girl being quickly described as her bitter rival.

Violet would take this time of being there early to survey the kitchen... for research purposes. After making herself a small meal, something along the lines of two peanut butter sandwiches she'd rejoin the bunch settling herself in a chair in the middle of the room keeping keen to pay special attention to Emily's dictations. It wouldn't be long she'd imagine before the others showed up; if Melanie showed first Violet would respond with a chipper demeanor jumping at the chance to 'glomp' her buddy. However if Magnus arrived first Violet would instantly clam up quickly pulling up her knees into her lap in the chair and blushing a deep red. Regardless of if Melanie showed up after Vi would recline back in her chair her response the same. "Hi Mel..."

Emily would quickly go about her rankings for each of them; they all seemed perfectly fitting at least as far as Violet could tell. She was so excited for the opportunity to do exactly that, a rush of ideas jumped through her head immediately losing all sense of place in the moment. Grinning silently to herself she'd refrain from speaking up all too loud in Magnus' presence however would gather the courage. Notice me sempai. "Not so much a question... but maybe we should start out with a fundraiser... this all looks pricy." She'd manage out in a small voice very unbecoming of her otherwise flamboyant personality, a noticeable blush to her cheeks. Damn you!!

[Magnus Hex]

see my flames burning in the dark of the night

The redhead would arrive as soon as the blunette had closed the door. Once Magnus has entered, he'd give everyone inside a bow respectfully. Once the captain had notified them about their keys, he would take one from the counter, dangle it a bit, and slip it inside his pocket. After taking a brief glance at everything with a quick turn, he'd sit on the far left side of the same couch Emily was sitting, his back rested on its left armrest. One thing's for sure, he was looking forward on using all those gym equipments. He'd keep quiet for the duration of her speech, listening carefully, especially when his part was told. He'd give a nod to the captain to show that he had understood his role. "Understood" He'd then turn his attention towards the bluenette, the same one he had met the day before, whom he didn't know was actually a Pillar like him. "Hmm... A fund raiser?..." He'd say, trailing off with his sentence, Violet's question would give him an idea. "Hmm... We should host a tournament someday, some sort of competition. Then raise money from that..." ■ Violet Lockheart Emily Suddenfield Melanie Ross ■

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[Melanie Ross]

Melanie arrived a bit later than the rest. She was busy with restocking her satchel. There were a few things she wanted to run by the Captain. She wouldn't use things she knew would REALLY hurt the students. Mostly, she just valued self defense. Now, she would need to up her arsenal of botanical weaponry.

Once inside the room, Melanie would look around. This place was nice, almost homey. After heading to pick up the only key left, she'd head to the chair opposite Vi, giving her a nod. She wasn't sure what was up with the blushing. She had thought they had hit it off well a few days ago. Oh well. Most people wouldn't stick around. She hoped that she would be able to make this group of Pillars her new family of sorts. After all, she didn't really have one anymore.

Melanie's attention would be captivated by the Captain as she told them about their duties. Vi would be great for her position. She didn't know Magnum, so she couldn't really say for sure. If the Captain thought he was a good fighter, then she believed it. She'd smile and nod. "I think I can handle that. I will need to buy a camera though."

She'd look at Vi who bubbled about her ideas. "That is a pretty good idea. Fundraisers are a really good way to boost morale as well. I could get my first story there as well. Perhaps a race? Maybe people can put money forward to enter themselves?" Melanie would suggest. Maybe it would work. Maybe not. Melanie would eye the punching bag. She wanted to ask Magnum if he minded training her a bit. She knew she could only fight with her satchel close by, but what if someone caught her without it? She needed to be ready.

Turning in her chair to face the Captain, she'd place a pleasant smile back on her face. "So, Captain Em. While I agree that we do need to get to know each other and all, I think it best if ALL of us get to know each other. Having said that, I have a question for you. You asked me, and i am sure you asked these two, why i wanted to be a Pillar. Why did you want to be School Captain?" She would maintain eye contact. Fair was fair. Cap must have had a reason for wanting the position as well as her Pillars wanted their positions.

[Emily Suddenfield]

She listened as each of them in turn gave a speech. In regards to the tournament, she thought it was a little soon to open one up.

"It might be early for a martial tournament. I like the idea one, but feel we should establish our dominance first. Try to find out if there are key gangs and players in the school. I'll talk to the supervisor about it, after I fight him."

She looked over at Mel and blinked. She didn't answer for a moment, giving a slow look to Violet, then Magnus. Did they really want to hear that? It wasn't....anything special in her eyes.

[Violet Lockheart]

~Unravel~

"Hmm... A fund raiser?..."

Just as though Violet felt as she'd contributed her mind seemed to go dizzy. Damnit. Why did he have to be one of the other pillars? That just meant she'd be spending an inordinate amount of time with him, great all the more opportunities to look like a blushing fool. Vi would roll her palms up into frenzied fists pressing into her brows and slowly finding themselves unwinding into knots within her hair.

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An idea sprung to mind taking into account both Melanie's and Magnus' later contributions bringing up a subtle grin to her face. Flushing away the momentary blush from her features she'd stand upright with a victorious fist in the air. "What about a Carnival?" Violet would beam with excitement, "It could cover all bases; strength contests, races, bake sales. Size up the promising foundations of this school." She was perhaps missing some point here even after the fact that Emily seemed secularly focused on the violent nature of this school. It was becoming ever clearer to her how very different the pair were but that didn't mean she was wrong, perhaps in the wake of such a big school event these gangs and threats that she was so cautious of would make headway.

Violet would linger a moment silently awaiting a response before feeling somewhat out of place, that'd be with or without approval more than likely revolting back to her seat with a rouge blush to her cheeks. Her eyes would slowly curl upwards to peek if Magnus was looking her way, regardless she'd redirect an overly intent focus on Emily somehow missing the fact that she just said nonchalantly that she'd fight the school supervisor.

[Magnus Hex]

see my flames burning in the dark of the night

He'd eye the captain as the blondie asked her the same question she had asked him before. Why did she want the position? Though it seems, the captain didn't intend to answer anytime soon. He had thought it might be an interesting question for her, he wanted to hear her answer. Shoving that thought aside for now, hearing Violet's idea, Magnus would gin. He liked the sound of that. A carnival with competitions happening left and right, not only was it a good way to earn money, it would also be lots of fun. He'd turn to the bluenette and give a nod in agreement to her suggestion before turning back to face the captain. "I like the sound of that." ■ Violet Lockheart Emily Suddenfield Melanie Ross  ■

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[Melanie Ross]

Melanie noted the Captain's non response top her question. She didn't like that she didn't answer but her focus was quickly shifted to another topic as the idea of a carnival was brought in.

"It's a good idea. I like it too. It could mean a great deal to all of our new positions. We will all need to secure our positions as Pillars -and School Captain- and that is a great place to do it. Public and yet, a fun atmosphere so the other students won't all be super inclined to fight one another, although i'd expect several of them will." Melanie would pause and look back at the Captain. "Wait, did you just say you were going to fight the School Supervisor?"

[Emily Suddenfield]

The captain would nod at the suggestion and at Magnus.

"Yeah, me too. It'll give us a chance to show our work as monitors, and it'll also let everyone relax and have some fun together without constantly needing to kick ass."

She turned back to Mel.

"Yes."

[Violet Lockheart]

~Unravel~

"I like the sound of that."

Ack! My heart. Violet would feel a sudden pounding in her chest when Senpai noticed her and flashing a grin in response to her idea. That was what would sell her into an excitable frenzy, she'd work her ass off to make this the best god-damned carnival anyone could ever ask for full of challenges the world over. In her silent solo moment she'd clutch her balled up hand and stare at it with determination trying her best still not to make direct eye contact with him just the same.

"In that case I'll get to work on a group of volunteers to help set stuff up. I certainly could use Melanie's help as well to spread the word to the student body, after all you are student newsletter now." Violet would offer her friend a glistening smile finding a bit of her confidence rising back into her features. All the same she was still ignorant of the fact that Emily wanted to just casually fight their supervisor.

[Magnus Hex]

see my flames burning in the dark of the night

Magnus simply listened quietly at the discussion. "Fighting the supervisor?..." He'd say before trailing off. "I'd love to give that a shot..." The redhead was interested on trying to fight the supervisor and pondered if he should wait in line as the captain would be fighting him. But enough of that, he would then address the more important matters. "Awesome, so a carnival it is."  ■  ■

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[Melanie Ross]

Melanie would blink a few times but let the fighting the supervisor go. Whatever. I have more important things to do. She'd look at Vi as she talked about getting people top volunteer for the carnival set up. "I think I can put something in the newsletter. Maybe we can offer payment in ice cream. I learned how to make it from... My dad." Melanie would look down, blink a few times and then look back up. "I could make a few gallons and bring it up. If Vi could bring chocolate syrup enough for everyone and Magnum could bring a cooler and ice, Maybe Emily could get spoons and bowls? We can offer it when we finish or at the end of each work day? If y'all can't get stuff, I'm sure i can manage paying for it all." Melanie would look around the group. "Think it's doable? If not, we can just come up with something else. I don't see a lot of people coming to help out of the goodness of their hearts."

[Emily Suddenfield]

They seemed to have things well at hand.

"I should get back to patrol, then I have a class in ten. I'll leave things in your capable hands."

She spoke the last bit at Magnus and, unless stopped, would turn and walk out, pulling up her hood.

[Violet Lockheart]

~Unravel~

Violet was elated that they'd agreed, her first mission as a student body member and she wasn't a complete failure. Great success! With a wide hewed grin on her features she'd give the small band a look about, she'd only gotten a small bit out of each of them but felt the group was more than capable to undergo this little plan without much conflict at least that's what she hoped. Their Captain however seemed to give off the impression on Vi that she was secular minded on maintaining the peace with an iron fist. Absently Violet's mind would trail to consider what could have possibly went through this girl's mind, what pain would have caused this impasse. She was intent on finding that out... that was until she overheard Melanie mention ice cream....

Violet would be lost so simply turning to a monstrous grin and leaning in to the girl grappling her quickly with her hands extended at the nape of her collar. "You're a genius..." Violet would mumble between fits of drool emerging at the corners of her lips, there was nothing that could get her going quite like ice cream.

[Magnus Hex]

see my flames burning in the dark of the night

"Aye..." He'd say in agreement to what Melanie had said. Hearing the captain out, he'd nod, giving her a salute. "Aye aye, cap." He then proceeded to stand and started to beat the punching bag, testing it out. After a few punches, he'd turn his head to the side to look at both of the girls, still punching the bag as he spoke. "Anything else we should address?" ■ ■

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