Happily ever after with a little flavor

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Sponsors for the ship? So... Sponsor'ship?

Rare had an hour seemed so long on the Isle, or carried so much hope. The King and Queen spoke to all who wished to speak with them, and to Yen Sid. At one point they even opened the barrier enough to go back to the ship where they conferred inside a silence spell with Sylvando. And once more for the King and Queen to return a few minutes later. Then back on the Isle they pulled a few individuals aside once more. Oddly, not those from the Isle this time. Aqua first. Then Lea. Then Æn'kae.

Finally the hour came to an end and the King and Queen called for everyone's attention. Mal stepped forward to address everyone.

"Alright, so here is how this is going to work," she told them without preamble, once she had their attention. The wind pulled at her purple hair, pulling it like a banner behind her. "Here are the terms by which we will take the people we will name to Auradon. Each person will be assigned a sponsor. If you want to change sponsors you may let us know once we are back in Auradon. Your Sponsor will be watching out for you. You need to check in with him, her, or them, regularly. How often that will be will be between you and your sponsor, but the sponsors will report to King Ben and myself. Behave and you'll get to stay in Auradon, and we will let you know when your probation is over and you no longer need to check in with your sponsor. Break the rules of Auradon, hurt anyone, steal.... depending on how bad the act and how many were harmed, we may, with your sponsor decide to give you a warning... or you may wind up back here. This is a chance to prove that the sorting magic was wrong, that you are good people. Or can become good people given the chance." Mal looked and sounded like she was clearly waiting to make her own judgments.

"As I list each name, please go to your sponsor if he, she, or they is here. If not, come stand with the king and I."

She took a deep breath. "Xion, your sponsor is Lea." she pointed to him, suspecting that she didn't actually have to, but it was good to set a pattern.

"Utau, you are with Sylvando, who is on the ship so come join us." Then a bit of a wicked grin. "He's also keeping an eye on Nadeshiko and Nagihiko, why not let him keep an eye on all three of you," she said, knowing she was throwing fuel on an explosion waiting to happen. But she trusted Sylvando to sort out which of the kids actually belonged on the Isle.

"River you are with Æn'ki. Hope you like animals," she said with a grin that wasn't all that softer than her last as she gestured to him.

"Morgana and Emporio, you are with Aqua," she added nodding to the woman with the blue hair. "Of course we understand if any of you want to stay..."

She turned to the Headmaster. Doctor F.... We're aware of you, and your efforts, I assure you. We'll be speaking with those heading to Auradon. But for now, stay where we can see you while the rest of you, those coming with us? You have ten minutes to get your stuff if you have any and say goodbyes to anyone if you want to. Goodbyes with the headmaster will be supervised so we can make sure he is being as good as he claims these days. Alright. Ten minutes, starting now!"


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The gathering of belongings and saying of goodbyes was accomplished in the allotted ten minutes without much trouble. Getting everyone onto the boat, then equipped with lifejackets- thankfully the boat's owner was a bit over prepared so there were enough for everyone, if only just-, and reasonably settled for the trip back took a bit longer, however. The boat was a large catamaran, painted mostly in blue and purple pastels. The life jackets however, were the standard safety orange, and so stood out as sharply as they were meant to. The water was still rough so once everyone was equipped, Sylvando advised those unused to boat travel to settle down somewhere until they were in calmer waters.

Getting back to the mainland took time as well, though not quite as much as getting there had, as the tide was in their favor for the return trip. Still, there would be plenty of time for conversation, awkward silences, or angry glaring during the trip. And Sylvando himself wouldn't be adverse to conversation, provided it didn't interfere with the steering of the vessel. Those without their sea legs would also want to be careful walking around, as the boat-while large for a catamaran- wasn't large enough to prevent it from rocking.

Once they'd reached the harbor and the Bibbity Bobber had been secured in her berth, her passengers and crew disembarked and began the trek back up to the school. There seemed to be an inordinate amount of junk that had once been clearly blocking the road before the path to and from the harbor had been cleared. All of it was the sort of things one might expect to find in a modern city- cars, sign boards, fallen trees and lamp posts, etc- but there seemed to be too much of it for the simple vanishing of the populace to account for it all. Very odd.

Once they arrived at the school, they were led past the pretentious sign and statue of King Beast and directed into the lobby. There, they were issued phones and information sheets. On account of everyone being exhausted, no formal welcoming ceremony was planned for that evening, and those staying were directed to the dorms to get showered and settled in. Since that was sure to be a process in itself, Ben, Mal, Sylvando, the other sponsors, and anyone who still had the energy would likely be around for all that as well until everyone got settled. Thankfully the exhaustion had been anticipated, and it was announced that there was soup in the kitchen's refrigerator that had been premade and portioned out and needed only to be reheated for supper at each person's leisure.

The next morning however, proved that Auradon was still Auradon and couldn't really go without some kind of official welcome, as those who came down to the lobby would find a simple but tasty breakfast of muffins, fruit - provided by Malia-, tea, and coffee waiting for them along with the eternally chipper Sylvando, ready to answer any further questions they might have.


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Professor Yen Sid and the Headmaster stood and watched the ship through the barrier until they could no longer see it. Then the headmaster, looking bitter, turned on his heel, stalked back to the school, muttering under his breath about needing to speak with someone. He did not say who, but it did not seem like it was likely to be a pleasant conversation.

Yen Sid, on the other hand, turned to those who chose to remain. “Shall we get these supplies in before the humidity destroys them?” he asked, gathering his things into his bag before grabbing it and one of the boxes.

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Isleside Goodbyes

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Most of those who would be making the trip to Auradon didn't really have much in the way of personal belongings to gather, but there were some farewells to be said. Perhaps a few more than most were expecting, in fact. And those who were leaving might well have a few questions for some of those they were unexpectedly saying goodbye to as well. Still, best keep the conversations brief; ten minutes goes by quickly!

NPC Mingle - Isle NPCs

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During the goodbyes

Doctor F. The headmaster is still lurking in the shadows, he isn't sulking. He'll insist he isn't if accused. But that means he is there if anyone wants to talk to him. And after Mal called him out, it's hardly like he is hidden.

Professor Yen Sid is with Mal and Ben, but willing to speak to anyone. As are Mal and Ben, actually.

Mother Gothel and Lady Tremaine were still at the school if someone wanted to say something to them before they left, or pull a nasty little prank...

After those heading to Auradon have left

Doctor F. was heading back to the school and can be found there or stopped along the way.

Professor Yen Sid was looking for help moving the supplies into the school.

Mother Gothel was in her classroom posing before her bits of mirror.

Lady Tremaine, was lesson planning in her office.

(If you want an NPC while on the Isle, please post here with which NPC and if it is before or after the Auradon group is leaving)

I'm on A Boat!

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With goodbyes said, all those headed for Auradon crossed the temporary magic bridge back over to the boat, and once everyone was aboard, the opening in the barrier was once again closed. "Welcome aboard, everyone!", Sylvando greeted everyone, both those returning and the new passengers. "And to all the new faces, it's lovely to meet you all! I'm Sylvando, your captain for this voyage. Once everyone gets their life jackets on- safety first you know, especially in waters as rough as this- it'll be all aboard for Auradon! And someone should secure our new tree friend in the cargo area as well. I don't doubt that they'd float, but we wouldn't want the poor dear- or anyone else- falling off and being left behind."

Thus began the task of securing an ent and fitting a number of people- many of whom had likely never worn one- with life jackets, which would likely take a little while. But eventually it got done, and the boat got underway. As the Isle became more and more distant, the waters became somewhat calmer, and it became safe for those aboard to- carefully- move around on the deck and talk to those not right next them. Sylvando was at the wheel of course, but even he was open to conversation, provided it didn't require him to leave his post.

NPC mingle - Mal and Ben

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Despite being as tired as anyone else, once they got back to the school, Mal and Ben made themselves available, sitting in the lobby near where the phones and info sheets were handed out. Ben looked like he was only still awake because falling asleep here would be rude, and Mal was chugging bottles of glowing water like they were espresso shots. But they were ready willing and available to talk.

Well, willing to talk to anyone who wasn't there to shoo them off to bed, anyway.

The Next Morning: Breakfast With NPC Sylvando and General Mingle

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When everyone came downstairs the next morning they would find a simple bit tasty breakfast of muffins, fresh fruit- provided by Malia- tea, and coffee set up and waiting for them in the lobby along with the smiling face of Sylvando who seemed to be hosting the small event.

"Good morning, darlings!", he greeted them all with a cheerful wave. "Our dear royal couple have earned a break, so I opted to let them sleep in a bit. But never fear, The Great Sylvando is here to make sure Auradon's reputation for hospitality is upheld! It's nothing fancy, but I do hope you all enjoy! Take a bit of time to get to know each other, and I'll be here to answer any questions you might have."

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If anyone were to go out exploring that day, they'd find her out in a somewhat out of the way courtyard for most of it. She'd gotten the ent to the spot, and was sitting at its base.

Even if they'd seen her on the Isle's shores the previous day, they may or may not recognize her now, as she was currently looking for all the world like a grade-schooler. One in a pretty black-with-purple dress, her black hair pulled away from her pointed little ears in a princess-twist to tie behind her head with a purple bow with a few dark blue and purple roses tucked into it. She kept her big purple eyes down, quiet.

She wasn't crying, but she didn't look happy. Something about the way she'd tucked her knees up under her chin, hugging them in front of her, though... maybe she needed a hug? If approached, she'd peek up and try offering a little smile and a quiet "hi".

Aqua - Locked to Locked to Morgana and Emporio

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Aqua made herself available both on the boat and as soon as they got to the school. While she was tired, she wasn't falling over her face and she wanted to help the two who were entrusted to her as much as she could. She gave them until Sylvando's breakfast the next morning to seek her out. If she didn't get in contact with them before then, she'd seek them out.

Lea OTA

[hotheadwarmheart]

Lea had not been at breakfast that morning. Indeed, no one- except perhaps Xion- would see him anywhere around until almost lunchtime. This was a bit odd, as Lea tended to be a light sleeper, but then the previous day had been pretty tiring...

Either way, a little after lunch he could be found with a cup of strong tea in the kitchen, looking like he could probably actually use a cup of coffee. Once he had a bit of caffeine in him though, he felt a bit more like himself, and was thus ready to get down to the business of meeting new people, and helping a few certain ones get settled in.