both single and taken witches and wizards a like have something to look forward to this magical february day! for one night only, there is plenty of room for everyone to play with cupid.
ACID NIGHTCLUB is hosting a SINGLES NIGHT event. anyone who is single and ready to mingle is invited to dance in heaven, drink in purgatory, and maybe find love in hell. grab a heart-shaped name tag at the door and grab some hearts when you enter. hopefully, no one will be leaving alone. there will be games, musical entertainment, and lots and lots of dancing.
SAUVIS GARDEN is hosting a MOVIE UNDER THE STARS event. those who already managed to find that special someone are invited out to a picnic and screening of a romantic feature film. there will be blankets, wine, and the beautiful atmosphere of the gardens to transport you into a real fairytale love story. make the most of the night!
OOC:
thanks for participating in our valentines day event! characters can be found at either location despite what social status they may actually have. there will be a DISCORD channel for the singles night event where people can meet and chat quickly to decide if they want to continue any good chemistry on the dash. this event will last until FEBRUARY 20th.
Archie Graves enjoyed going to America for work. He enjoyed seeing the sights he would regularly pass when he was younger. Memories of his mother and father flirting across his gaze every time. He enjoyed learning more about MACUSA - seeing the man behind the mask and even old faces, friends of his parents. Or enemies? He still couldn’t quite tell. The whispers were always brutal, seeping through the offices from time to time and reaching his ears with a ringing sound. Reminding him that his parents were something to this community. That his mother and father trusted these people, all the way till the end.
Today, though. Today he couldn’t wait to fucking leave. Ramona was missing and he couldn’t remember who took her. The commotion was too quick, he was caught off guard, and he was being so careful and yet it seemed someone followed him. Did they already catch on to him meeting Dorcas? Was the plan he was slowly hatching already falling to pieces? He couldn’t act like he was worried, though. You never knew who was looking or listening. If the whispers were conspiratorial or just work gossip.
A few words caught his ear, though. Ones that made his brows furrow and heart race. There’s been explosion in London. The Ministry was hit. It made his skin crawl. He couldn’t remember hearing any whispers. He swears he payed attention during all the meetings. Fuck, he really wasn’t that good at being a Death Eater. The realization hit him with a smack, throat swallowing a lump in his throat. He quickly excused himself from the small meeting he was supposed to watch. His mentor sitting beside him. He couldn’t take it anymore, he rushed from the room and apparated, landing in his apartment with a thud.
“Tig? Jax?” he shouted, turning to move and look in their respective moods. “Guys, this isn’t funny,” Archie said, holding back the shake in his voice. Memories of hide and seek pulled from somewhere deep within his memories. The laughter of Ajax and Antigone filling the empty apartment. He stood in the living room, staring at the apartment door. He couldn’t remember if they both had work today, if they were all supposed to be gone. His mind was playing through every horrible thing that could’ve happened to them. He moved before he really thought it through, tearing open the door to their apartment and begging to sprint towards the Ministry.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is always a sight during the holiday seasons. The castle thresholds are decked with intricate boughs of holly and pine that twinkled with the enchantments of the more flourished professors. From the ceiling, snow is falling in individual flakes that dance delightfully in the breeze, yet never seem to touch the ground or chill the skin. The Grand Hall has been stripped of tables and converted into a dance floor. The lifted stage at the front of the room is prepared for musical performances. Sugar Plum Fairies flit and fly overhead lighting and blowing out the floating candles with bell-ringing giggles. Ice sculptures litter the concession tables on the far walls and corner. It is a winter wonderland.
This year is more special than usual. It’s a big anniversary for Hogwarts - not just any anniversary, but Hogwarts has been educating and raising the youth of wizarding Britain for 1,000 years! In honor of this anniversary, Hogwarts is hosting a Yule Ball and inviting anyone and everyone - alumni, friends, family, members of wizarding institutions worldwide, anyone who knows what Hogwarts is. Faces from all across the world gather to mark the occasion. Hogwarts' doors have been opened for all to enjoy. Even the moving portraits have donned their gay apparel for the night's visitors. The holidays are, as ever, a time to join together and make merry!
OOC:
for our first christmas here at adhonoremrp, we wanted to do something special for you all! here are a few things you need to know:
the ball is open to everyone who is a member of the magical world! (though i’m sure sneaky exceptions can be made for those who arent ;)) not just hogwarts students and alumni are invited to this party - everyone is!
there is an exception with this event where you are able to start new threads during the event period that are not related to the event. this event is not compulsory, and if you do not want to participate, you are welcome to start threads pertaining to different things entirely!
please tag event starters and threads with ‘ahevent006′.
note: there has been a little time jump to catch up with our irl dates, the rp is now in early december!
the event will run from the 8th of december to the 22nd of december. merry christmas, adhonoremrp, and have fun! we love you all.
as the next round of fighters gather and prepare for this next bout, CORDELIA GREENGRASS again holds the ROUND THREE sign in the middle of the cage. JACKSON FLINT once more shakes his head and locks the cage door. RITA SKEETER, & EZRAEL HYUN remain at the commentator table with their mics place in front of them. it is time to begin. WENDY FLETCHER returns and takes the microphone that had been previously abandoned.
“LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!”
b a b y vs d a r e
dare sprints at baby immediately with surprising quickness. dare launches themself at baby. baby catches dare around the collar and by a leg and arches back to hurl dare spine first into the cage fencing behind them. dare crashes into the fence and drops to the mat. dare scrambles back to their feet as baby turns around to face them. dare uses the flat of their foot to kick baby in the stomach. baby catches dare’s ankle and holds on tightly. dare strikes baby in the eye. baby arches back and hurls dare over their head to the other side of the mat by the leg. dare hits the ground and rolls into the cage wall and stumbles back to their feet. baby sprints at dare now, but does not launch themself directly. baby plants both palms on the mat between them and handsprings forward to wrap both legs around dare’s neck. baby uses the momentum to frankensteiner dare back down to the ground, and baby pins down dare. baby strikes dare in the face repeatedly. dare frees an arm and returns a blow across baby’s face. dare grabs the injured shoulder of baby and forces baby to roll. dare scrambles to their feet. dare knees baby in the head and retreats with a limp to the edge of the cage. baby rolls back on the mat. baby rocks back and jumps with effort to their feet. baby sprints forward. dare lands another hook on baby’s face, but baby tackles dare at the knee. baby forces dare down to the mat. dare struggles in vain. baby manages to get dare into a leg lock using their own legs as leverage. dare strikes baby repeatedly on the head and chest. baby contorts backward until they are in a backbend and locked into the hold. dare taps out.
injuries sustained:
baby has a concussion.
dare has a minor concussion and a torn acl.
the match begins. the carver stays near the cage fencing. black widow does not move. the carver side steps and lifts both fists in preparation. black widow does not move. the carver drops the fists to their sides. the carver cautiously steps forward. black widow lashes out and grabs the carver’s forearm. black widow attempts to pull the carver forward to the ground. the carver pulls their arm free and pushes black widow back a step with the other hand’s palm. black widow nearly falls back to the mat but regains balance in a step or two. the carver brings both fists back up on the defensive. black widow grabs the carver’s arm again and sinks nails into the flesh. the carver tries to pull away, but black widow grips harder. black widow attempts to swing around to his back. the carver rips his arm free. the carver grabs black widow and lifts them with force. the carver drops black widow to the mat. black widow does not move. there is not response to the call for consciousness.
injuries sustained:
the carver has scratches on his arm.
black widow has exacerbated all injuries and exhaustion.
odinson marches forward and attempts to grapple with mars. mars jabs odinson’s chest with a left, a right, and catches them with a knee to the hip. odinson returns with a right hook and a left cross. mars uppercuts odinson’s jaw and hooks a left swing against his cheek. odinson works jabs until he is close enough to wrap his arm around mars’ head. mars socks odinson in the nose over their shoulder and elbows odinson in the rib. odinson shoves mars in the back. mars twists on his heel and puts all their force into a strike to the side of odinson’s face. odinson grabs mars by the back of the head and shoves mars’ face into the cage fence. mars recoils and donkey kicks odinson in the thigh. odinson steps back. mars rounds to face odinson. mars pulls back a right fist to strike odinson in the face with a direct jab. odinson winds his left fist to sneak in an uppercut to mars’ jaw. both blows land. both competitors have been knocked unconscious and fall to the mat. there is no response to the referee’s calls.
injuries sustained:
odinson has exacerbated the concussion and lacerated skin on the cheek.
mars has a severe concussion and chipped tooth.
DORIS PURKISS will now take the stage. the fighters will have half an hour to rest, see to their injuries, and get ready for THE FINAL MATCH. all final bets must be placed now.
OOC NOTES:
round three is also finally complete. feel free to post self-paras of your character’s perspective of any fight and any events that may have happened during these matches, but please remember what is posted above is the shared canon. please place your threads any time during ROUND TWO, the prep break, ROUND THREE, the performances, and up to the beginning of the FINAL MATCH, but do not make any posts of the FINAL or anything following that time yet.
as the remaining fighters gather and prepare for their next bout, HAYDEN HUXLEY holds the ROUND TWO sign in the middle of the cage. JACKSON FLINT locks the cage door promptly behind her as she exits. RITA SKEETER, & EZRAEL HYUN remain at the commentator table with their mics place in front of them. it is time to begin.
“LET’S GET BACK INTO IT, FOLKS.”
d a r e vs j u l y
dare moves first. they lash out with a right jab to july’s face. july takes the blow and steps back. july comes back with two strong steps and a shoulder into dare’s chest, forcing dare back a step. dare knees july in the abdomen. july punches dare in the side. once, twice, three times before dare shoves july back. july falls onto their back and quickly rolls over their shoulder. july is back on their feet. july runs forward and tackles dare at the knee. both collapse to the ground. july pins down dare by the shoulders with an aggressive shove. july lifts a fist to punch dare. dare moves their head. july punches the ground next to dare’s head. dare wraps their legs around july’s waist and torques their body forcefully. they roll. dare keeps july in a scissor lock. july wrenches their body free. dare jumps to their feet. july stumbles. dare kicks july in the head. july does not respond to the call for consciousness.
injuries sustained:
july has a major concussion.
dare has an over extended knee, bruising on the neck, and a black eye.
the match begins. hatter flourishes his hand over his head for the crowd. mars jabs him in the face with a right followed by a left. mars uppercuts hatter’s chin with another right. hatter tries to sweep the leg. mars vaults the attack. mars attempts a hammerfist blow, but hatter ducks. hatter tackles mars by the waist and forces him back into the cage wall. mars knees hatter in the side. hatter uses both fists to repeatedly work blows into mars’ torso. mars catches a left hook to hatter’s temple. hatter is forced back. hatter headbutts mars. mars hits hatter with a series of consecutive blows on the torso. hatter attempts to sweep the leg again. hatter makes contact with the side of mars’ leg, but mars takes the blow. mars brings an elbow across hatter’s face. hatter uppercuts mars. mars headbutts hatter. hatter does not respond to the call for consciousness.
injuries sustained:
hatter has a second broken rib, a major concussion, and a fractured knuckle.
mars has a broken rib, a busted lip, and major bruising on the arms, leg, and torso.
the match begins. sparrow jumps into a sprint immediately and attempts to swing at baby’s head. baby ducks under sparrows arm and steps around them. baby lifts a foot and kicks sparrow in the small of the back. sparrow hits the cage fence face first. baby jumps and drills both feet into the center of sparrow’s back again with the extra force of a dropkick. instead of hitting the ground, baby arched and planted both palms on the mat. baby flipped over and back to their feet. sparrow spun around. sparrow launched forward. baby meets her with open arms. they grapple. baby hip tosses sparrow to the mat. sparrow rolls. baby attempts to come down with an elbow. sparrow snatches baby’s arm and twists it into a forceful lock behind baby’s back. baby screams and jumps with both feet, using sparrow as leverage for a minute before bringing both feet firmly down on the mat and flipping sparrow into the cage fence. sparrow sinks to the ground. baby walks over and brings their heel down on sparrow’s face and neck. sparrow throws up arms to shield. baby drops down to the mat next to them and levels four sharp and brutal blows to sparrow. two to the stomach and two to the head. the referee calls the match.
injuries sustained:
sparrow has a broken nose, broken collar bone, internal damage, and severe bruising on the torso.
baby has a dislocated shoulder.
the coyote is up on their toes. the carver brings both fist up in preparation. the coyote keeps to the edge of the cage and begins to circle near the fencing. the carver counter steps with equal measure. the carver approaches and swings first with a right cross. the coyote deflects the fist with their left forearm and slaps the carver upside the head with a flat right palm. the carver steps back. the coyote keeps circling. the carver swings again with a left cross. the coyote deflects with their right forearm and attempts to slap the carver with their left palm, but the carver catches the coyote’s wrist. the carver holds the wrist and brings a knee up into the coyote’s ribcage. the coyote punches the carver in the eye socket with their free fist. the carver keeps his grasp and punches the coyote in the nose with their own free fist. the coyote grabs the forearm of the carver’s arm that is gripping them. the carver hooks his leg behind the coyote’s leg and pulls it forward sharply. the coyote falls back onto their leg and pulls the carver firmly down too. there is a brief scuffle on the mat. the carver comes out on top and lands a sharp jab down on the coyote’s face. the coyote headbutts the carver and swings both elbows deep into his sides. the carver punches the coyote in the face again. the coyote attempts to roll out of the way, but the punch connects. the coyote punches the carver’s elbow. the carver drops down. the coyote rolls away. the carver reaches out to grab the coyote by the heel. the coyote trips, but grabs the fence to stay up. the coyote stomps the carver’s hand. the carver rolls to their feet. the coyote dips their shoulder and charges the carver. the carver steps out of the way and grabs the coyote by the shoulders as they pass. the carver uses the momentum to pin the coyote to the mat. the coyote is down for the count.
injuries sustained:
the coyote has a fracture in the leg, a broken nose, and a black eye.
the carver has a black eye, bruising on the torso, and burns on the arm.
the match begins and black widow steps back to circle around the edge of the cage. star attacks first and chops at black widow’s collar with their right arm. black widow takes the blow and hooks their arm around star’s neck. black widow tightens their hold. star strikes at black widow’s arm which is choking their neck. star grabs black widow around the arm and flips black widow over their head to the ground. black widow hits hard. star runs to kick black widow. black widow rolls to evade and gets back to their feet. star kicks their foot up high and brings their heels down sharply at black widow’s head. black widow blocks it with their forearm. black widow grabs star’s foot with their other hand and pulls. star loses balances, but remains on their feet. black widow takes advantage and hooks their arm around star’s neck again. black widow then wraps their legs around star’s torso and tightens every hold. star attempts to throw black widow again and fails. star attempts to punch the weakened arm of black widow, but black widow keeps the pressure tight. star fades. star does not respond to the call for consciousness.
injuries sustained:
star has bruising around the shoulders, neck, and waist.
black widow has a broken arm.
the match begins as huntsman and odinson move directly toward each other. both grapple the other’s hands. huntsman has the advantage first. he forces odinson back a step and then two. odinson shifts his grasp and locks huntsman into a technical hold. huntsman tries to brute force odinson back another step. odinson plants his feet and tightens his hold. huntsman attempts to break the grasp. odinson tightens his hold. huntsman lifts his foot and kicks odinson in the stomach twice. odinson releases his hold. odinson attempts a right cross. huntsman blocks it. huntsman attempts to kick odinson in the chest again. odinson blocks it. huntsman wraps both arms around odinson and suplexes him over his head. odinson hits the mat hard. huntsman attempts to capitalize, and brings his fist down at odinson’s head. odinson narrowly moves their head so huntsman punches the ground next to it. odinson grabs huntsman arm and rolls. huntsman is forced down to the mat with their arm pinned behind them. huntsman attempts to break the hold, but odinson presses a knee to the center of huntsman’s back and forces the pressure. huntsman is down for the count.
injuries sustained:
huntsman has a broken hand, a dislocated shoulder, and severe bruising on the back and chest.
odinson has a broken collarbone, a minor concussion, and moderate to severe bruising on the torso and arms.
DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, no one will be taking the stage between these rounds. the new bout list will be posted soon. you will have almost no time to rest and get ready for ROUND THREE.
OOC NOTES:
round two is finally complete. feel free to post self-paras of your character’s perspective of any fight and any events that may have happened during these matches, but please remember what is posted above is the shared canon. the next round is coming out immediately. please see that post for any further notes on how to address the event.
as the last two fighters approach the cage and prepare for this final bout, CORDELIA GREENGRASS and HAYDEN HUXLEY hold the FINAL MATCH signs in the middle of the cage and slowly circle the edge of fencing for the crowd before both are seen to the door. JACKSON FLINT locks the cage door closed behind them.
“ARE YOU READY TO DETERMINE THE WINNER OF FIGHT NIGHT?”
b a b y vs t h e c a r v e r
the match begins. the carver braces themself. baby rolls her head back and forth to stretch the neck muscles out. the carver lifts both fists defensively. baby pulls one arm in front of their chest followed methodically by the other. the carver steps forward with intimidating purpose. baby’s head snaps up and eyes focus on the carver. the carver pauses. baby hitch kicks him square in the cleft of his chin and lands both feet down one after the other on the mat. the carver’s head whips back at an angle. baby grabs the carver by the injured forearm and twists. in a forceful, hefted step, baby propels the carver around them and back first into the fence wall. the carver recovers quickly and swings a solid right hook into baby’s cheek followed by a left jab and a right cross then combined with a left elbow across the thick of baby’s skull. baby stumbles back. the carver sticks his foot out and hooks around baby’s ankle in an attempt to trip. baby falls back on their ass. baby rolls back onto their shoulders and leaps up to their feet again. baby steps a running step forward and-
every light in the basement of acid nightclub goes dark.
the entirety of FIGHT NIGHT is cast immediately into pitch blackness. there is a beat of shocked silence. there is a realization that this is not a planned part of the customary theatrics. then there are screams. some echoing in absolute fright, some seeking to reach out and find others in the crowd, some just pure adrenaline seeking a swift exit from the unexpectedly panicked bodies. while the darkness feels like it lasts an eternity, the black out could not possibly be more than three minutes at longest. the lights are thrown again. the over-crowded cement shoe box of a room is illuminated. inside the still-locked cage, there is one obvious flaw to the scene. the referee and the carver are standing precisely where they had been when the lights went out. baby is not. baby is nowhere.
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SERAPHINA PARKINSON IS MISSING.
FIGHT NIGHT IS OVER.
OOC NOTES:
with that, fight night has come to it’s conclusion. feel free from this point on to post any threads from the time the lights went out and forward freely again. in character, everyone will have been detained for a brief search of the premises then filed out to retrieve their belongings and sent home. fighters who needed more extensive healing magic will have been seen to. the department of law enforcement has refused to comment to the situation. the event is over! we hope you enjoyed!
the drinks are pouring, the crowd has gathered, all wands have been confiscated, and the door is bolted...
FIGHT NIGHT HAS BEGUN
on the side of acid, there is a narrow alleyway that is usually blocked by smokers and drunkards loitering around outside the club. the cobble alley boasts a small stairwell down to a padlocked basement door. a bouncer waits with arms crossed in front of the door. he collects the five galleon charge to enter and every wand on sight. they are all marked, listed, safely bagged individually into velvet draw bags and stashed into a magically sealed locker outside the venue.
inside, there is another metal staircase that leads down into a high ceiling basement that spans the length of the nightclub above it. the sound of music consistently thrums overhead shaking the already unstable lighting system. a bar lines the wall to the far left of the room. a stage is at the center back with just enough room for a microphone and maybe a small band setup. on the right are bleacher style metal seats and a door to the restrooms. scattered intermittently in the room are high standing tables and other chairs that range from folding to lounge in stature that are all facing center. in the middle there is a square fighting ring surrounded by fenced cage walls that run floor to ceiling. they appear to have an unnatural glow and are displaced, only visible to the eye when moving.
JACKSON FLINT stomps his cigarette out on the ground and crosses over to the bulletin board next to the stairs to pin up a list. fighters will have time to prepare for their bouts. they can use the time to relax, drink, warm up, talk to friends, or even get into their opponents head, but no blows until the cage doors are closed or you’re out. he nods up to the stage and a band takes up playing for now. can you feel the excitement in the air?
h o n o r vs j u l y
m a r s vs k i n g t u t
d a r e vs d e s c h a m p
r o g u e vs b l a c k w i d o w
h a t t e r vs t h e d r a g o n
h u n t s m a n vs o p a l e y e
s t a r vs t h e r u n t
w o r m t a i l vs s p a r r o w
t h e c o y o t e vs c a i n
b a b y vs m o o d y
p a n vs t h e c a r v e r
o d i n s o n vs b l u e
see you in the ring.
bitches.
OOC NOTES:
all fighters will have about an hour IN GAME from the time the list is posted to when the first match begins to prepare. during this time all current threads will take place. they can talk to anyone involved in the night, but remember that no one has their wands available. it will last a few days until the next event post which will detail the fights and their outcomes as well as provide a list of the round two bouts. please do not post anything that would take place during or after the fights yet. essentially everyone is in preparation and competition mode as of now. those who aren’t fighting can be preparing to perform, warming up their voices, pouring and serving drinks, dancing, or simply enjoying the evening out!
