[hr][hr][center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/01989753-c0d4-751e-94b6-ac932f65638b.webp[/img][hr][@Achronum][@Trainerblue192][@Morose][@Blizz][@Kirah][@PatientBean][@Teyao][@KazAlkemi][@kittyluna45][hr][h3][color=5B8B64][b]Evening - Thur. Oct. 31, 2040 [/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr]	

	Over the next few hours, the students settled into their rooms. Aided by the school’s magics, each dormitory was thoroughly changed, customized as to better suit its occupants. A seemingly frivolous use of the craft, but one that made a tangible impact in the wellbeing of the academy’s students - enough so that the institution was happy to pay the bill when it came due. Of course, as much as the school was willing to create bedding, decoration, and furnishings, clothing was another matter entirely.

	So as each student fretted over what to wear at the Haven’s welcoming bash, they would only have their own wardrobes to peruse. And only a lucky few knew how to conjure up a worthwhile glamor. The invitation gave no instructions as to the manner of attire, but this was the first social event of the year, the first chance to make a good impression on their coven mates and roommates - or rather, their first chance to repair any disastrous impressions from the opening ceremonies in the Hall of Ancients. A terrible outfit would be social suicide. 

	As the appointed hour approached, the invited students made their way through the school to the Haven’s concealed location - hidden behind [url=https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/0199789b-4e98-7258-b27c-06effae5f535.webp]“El Aquelarre”[/url] on one of the school’s lowest floors. While usually accessed by means of a code, tonight the students were greeted by [url=https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/0199789a-bf3f-778a-85d5-e768574e5fa4.webp]Alfonse Franzén[/url]. He offered each person a soft, pleased smile and nodded as they approached, but otherwise remained quiet until most everyone had assembled. Alfonse cleared his throat once everyone had and took a half step forward. 

	“Good evening, everyone! Thank you for accepting our invitation and welcome to the entrance of Haven, a place to hide away from the mundanities of the world. It is located within the Neverish with more than just this entrance and so you may encounter people who you would not have ever had an opportunity to mingle with before! However, tonight our owners have opted to only allow those assembled here so the newly formed covens could have some peace, quiet, and drinks to relax and connect away from the prying eyes of your Professors.” Alfonse announced excitedly, beaming at everyone. “Some of you are regulars, others infrequent patrons, but both know the expectations and the offerings. For those who are new, the three rules outlined in the invitations are ironclad. Entering Haven means you magically agree to the terms. Breaking them will cause Haven to remove you and you will find yourself kindly dropped off at a random exit to Haven somewhere in the world.” Alfonso laughed, fond memories of troublesome patrons running through his head. 

	“Haven can accommodate most requests for… distraction with reasonable notice, but we also have an entertainment menu for our regular offerings. If there are any questions or concerns before we head in, now is the time to ask.” Alfonse looked around expectantly, eagerly, before startling. “Oh, I forgot. My name is Alfonse and I am your server for the evening!”

[hr][hr][center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/01989755-dcbb-757d-abd0-fb53f7f9c333.webp[/img][hr][COLOR=9A5B8A]Location:[/color] Laveau Hall - Annika’s, Frankie’s, and Jake’s room -> Outside the Haven
[COLOR=9A5B8A]Grimoire:[/color] N/A
[COLOR=9A5B8A]Skills:[/color] N/A
[/center][hr][hr]	He had roommates! Jake ceased in his bouncing, looking at them and memorizing their features with wonderment. Annika! Ahn - Nih - Ka. Annika, Annika, Annika! Did she have other names too? She looked so cool, with her hair so long, and then the way she made the room different! That was so incredible! Was that what her magic was? That was so useful! Jake wanted to know how to do things like that! If he could make the room be anything, it would be… it would be… 

	His stomach gurgled slightly. 

	Jake gasped. [COLOR=9A5B8A]”I made a noise! I made a noise without moving my mouth!”[/color] Maybe that was what his magic was! He could make noises! Jake held very still, listening for it to happen again, before he became distracted immediately by his roommates. He couldn’t hold his attention on a single thing for very long, not when everything around him was so new and wonderful! He loved being alive! [COLOR=9A5B8A]”Hi Annika! I’m Jake!! Hi stranger! I’m Jake!”[/color] The stranger had the same ability to change the room, too! 

	His other roommate hadn’t introduced himself, but that didn’t matter. Jake was so happy to have them there! And the little thing his roommate had with him, it was so cute! He had the sudden urge to cuddle it and jump around in circles and scream all at once! [COLOR=9A5B8A]”Is that one of our roommates too?”[/color] he asked. Connie had been something else and then changed - maybe he had three roommates and not just two! 

	He tilted his head slightly, as Annika looked at the piece of paper that had been slid under their door, followed by the stranger taking it and looking at it. Was it something important? They’d tell him if it was, right? [COLOR=9A5B8A]”Does it say something?”[/color] Jake asked. 

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	Later that evening, Jake had made his way down with his fellow students. He didn’t have any other clothes to wear, so he was wearing what he had been the entire time - a pair of dog tags slung around his neck, comfortable jeans and a hoodie, with a jacket thrown on top. He was completely unremarkable, just an average man walking down the street. What stood out about him was his intense smile, mirroring back Alfonse’s energy. He liked Alfonse! He loved Alfonse! Maybe they could be roommates, too! 

	[COLOR=9A5B8A]”Hi Alfonse!! I’m Jake!!”[/color] He had no idea what sort of stuff happened in a place like this but he was so excited!! Maybe they’d play a game! He’d never played a game before!!