[IC] Calling all Male Demons! And Human Females….

[Aisling]

To the Demon Males:
A man walks into the Demons Ending Conference after they had completed and passed their testing.
“My name is Mictlantecuhtli. I am your advisor and go between.
All of you have passed your exams and are ready to continue finding a bride and a sin over which you will have some control over.
One. All of your powers have been revoked. You will get your powers back once you are allowed back into the Under World.
Two. You will have a very restricted amount of money
Three. You will have to go to school on the Surface.
Four. You will date and marry one of the female Humans that is in the Academy.
Six. You choose a Mortal Sin to rule over when you get back if you are the King’s Son or you can hope that the King’s Sons will choose you and your Mortal Sin to reside in their small kingdom.
Are there any questions?” Mictlantecuhtli asked.

To the Human Females:
A small package with the candidate’s name on it arrives…..
Congratulations, ( candidate’s name),
You have passed your tests and have been admitted to The Academy. A new interesting life awaits you within the Academy Grounds. You will meet other students from all walks of life and many interesting classes to participate in.
Below is a form for you to send back in the envelope provided. We shall see you at The Academy sooner than you think!
Sincerely,
The Academy Staff

In the box is a plain back satchel with the Academy Seal on the closing flap.
The form:
Your name:
Age:
Hobbies:
Sports:
Classes that you wish to take: (None is listed for some odd reason but you will feel a compulsion to write a few down in hopes that the classes are there. It does not matter what kind of a class you ask for- even the most impossible ones!)

[Dark Light]

"What if one is not enough?"

The voice is blunt and direct, reaching out over the other students. The question came without warning yet it had been on Azverith's mind since the start. He didn't specify of which he was referring but for him it didn't matter, one was never enough.

His fingers rhythmically drum across the desk before him as he sits slouched in his chair and awaits an answer, however his attention is not directed to Mictlantecuhtli but instead the competition that sat around him. His steely fierce gaze glancing around the room from one patron to the next trying to anticipate their personality, their weaknesses and their possessions. Peeling back layers and layers of subtle clues from presumptuous visual indicators and calculations.

Things were better the more of it you had and information was a commodity just like any other and for that reason Azverith's senses and mind were always sharp. It's what made his lineage such good guards, that is, in the underworld at least.

[Eklispe]

Kosdar barely restrained a growl at the constraining rules that were to be placed upon them. This whole thing was a farce in his opinion he should just be given his mortal sin and his kingdom already. He was certainly worthy of them. He barely even heard Azverith talk, the demon was a lower breed, barely worthy of notice besides ensuring they did their job.

Whats more the demon had crudely asked if they could have more than one bride, disgusting, why would anyone want even one of those humans much less more? He met the lower creature's seaching gaze with a glacial stare of his own, "Swine." was all he muttered before leaning back in his chair and looking up at the ceiling. Pointless, "Just one, when do we leave?" Kosdar asked the instructor haughtily.

[Aisling]

@Dark Light @Eklispe



"I should be able to handle a small handful of demon brats like you" Mictlantecuhtli spoke. "If I can not keep with all of you, I will hire another demon. However, if that is not what you mean, then speak exactly what you mean. As soon as the last question is answered."

Bessie Miller got off of the bus with her satchel and letter. She did not know how this small satchel held everything from her books to her clothes to her art supplies and much more. She slowly walked up to the gate where a guard was standing.
"Hello, I am here to enroll in the Academy. My name is Elizabeth Miller." she spoke nervously.
The guard takes a quick look at the clipboard then turns to take a key off of a board.
"Here is your key to Apartment 7 and welcome to The Academy, Miss Miller. There is a mailbox along the wall where you pick up your Introduction Folder and any mail that you might get while you are here. The bus will take you to the end of the drive and you will have to walk the rest of the way." the guard pressed a button and the door opened up to an immaculate lobby.

"Thank you, sir...." Bessie spoke as she took the key and walked inside. She opened her mailbox and it was a very large mailbox as well. She guessed that it was a good two foot square. All that was in there was a folder which she tucked in her satchel.

Outside was a bus that would take her to the lane where she would find her apartment. Once she got off the bus, she walked down the walkway until she found Apartment 7. The key worked and she walked inside to a lovely place.

[ZB1996]

"Drained of all our demonic powers, given delicate and debilitated bodies, a demon such as yourself should be able to handle us now," Ruomahl said. "Yet, having been so above you for so long, I cannot help but imagine that something might occur, should one of us become angry, and I am quite angry right now. But rest assured, Mictlantecuhtli, I do not mean to imply anything with my words."

All the thoughts that Ruomahl had thought had already been thoroughly thought of already, so he had no reason to think of them more. He was only sitting back, slouched back in his chair, his hands behind his head. He was thoroughly angry with the situation, and felt a pang of annoyance as well. He would prefer to be back with his friends Ishtar, Paimon, and Ronove, but he was not there. He had not been given the time to make the necessary preparations for departure, he simply departed. He also did not care for this advisor, who thought of himself so highly. There were certainly good things about the human realm, but they were unlikely to be felt while imprisoned.

[Aisling]

"I am sure that you will survive your highness. But at the moment, I have this job to perform and I will perform it to the best of my ability. If you feel that you have a delicate and debilitated body, there are ways of improving your body. I doubt that any of you could do much damage to my body even if my powers were taken away. Do you know why? I work out physically so that I am stronger physically than you and my body is much buffer than yours. If there are no other questions, you may take a walk to your apartment. Please pick up your key and Welcoming folder as you leave the room. You may order your new clothes and such online. Use your laptop well. Develop relationships with others. The success of this program now lay in your hands. You are dismissed." Mictlantecuhtli with his hands on his hips as he gazed at each of the now men in front of him.

[Eklispe]

Kosdar sniffed and walked out of the room, snatching up his key and the folder that came with it. What a pompous fool, thinking he was better than them just because he 'worked out'. Bah, a real demon didn't need to do that. He quickly walked to his apartment, opened it, and tossed himself into the chair in front of the laptop.

The first thing to do was look through this nonsense 'welcome folder' and see if there was anything important in it. Doubtful but possible. Then he would began ordering a wide variety of cloths, if he was going to live like a repulsive human he could at least look nice and have comfortable clothes.

[ZB1996]

@Aisling
"I doubt I'll be here long enough to develop my body," Ruomahl said. "Well, since you've excused us, and I can't stand to be in your presence any longer, I'll just see myself out. If you would be so kind as to point me to my room."

[Dark Light]

@AislingThe attitude of the others only made Azverith smile as he sat patiently waiting for them to leave.

"Money" he calls out to his advisor as he stands and walks towards him. In a low whisper he continues,
"What is the situation and how will I acquire more of it?"

Then a smirk grows on his face.

"You know, if I were to receive any favours during my time here I would be sure to see them repaid when I bask in the spoils afterwards..."
He says casually as lets that hint linger in the air.

[Aisling]

@Eklispe@ZB1996 @Dark Light

Mictlantecuhtli watched Kosdar leave with inner relief since he snatched the right folder. One problem down and two more here to get rid of. Just how many more will he have to survive?

"Young Prince Ruomahl, did you not see your fellow student leave with a folder? Pick up your folder with your assigned name on it- which will not be Prince Ruomahl. Read the room number on the folder, walk out of this complex and speak to the guard who will allow you inside. Then follow the enclosed map to your own apartment." Mictlantecuhtli smiles softly with a mischievous glint in his eye for he knew that most human females prefer well buffed men. He had been with a few for the experience of seeing the other side of Life. Not all Demons are allowed to leave Hades..... Then he frowned at Azverith as he walked towards him. After Azverith whispered his stupid bribe.

"Want to know something, boy? I have more than enough suits to wear several a day and that does not count my formal attire and my work suits. I have a treasure room of my own plus so much more that I don't even think about taking a bribes. Take your folder and leave. The folder will tell what you need to know."

Folder

Contents for all students no matter what walk of life you came from.
Welcome to an Elite yet free Academy for special students.
Here you will meet many people from all walks of life and styles of living. We believe that you should be allowed to make your own decisions as long as it does not bother or harm another being in this Academy Community. I will present the benefits of this Academy.
First: You may choose classes and be paid for them according to the Participation and Testing results. In other words, to get more money after the initial amount, you will need to take classes, participate in various activities and you may choose to even get a job.
Second: You may not leave the Academy Community on field trips unless you are a Student in Good Standing.
Thirdly: You will also be paid for keeping your apartments in excellent working order. That means it must be kept clean and neat.
Fourth is what most of you will be anticipating. How much money will you get. If you comply with all of the first three Benefits, you will have $500 deposited into your mail box each month.
Some of you think that this is a pittance but you are not paying rent or anything but food and clothes… well cleaning supplies of course.
Now on to what has been provided for you this one time.
1) Vacuum cleaner, broom, dust pan, feather duster, mop, mop bucket and all the cleaning supplies in your house keeping closet.
2) Flour and sugar in ten pounds amounts.
Coffee and tea- two pounds each.
Salt, pepper and other normal spices- one container.
Two pounds of hot dogs.
Ten pounds of hamburgers.
Three pounds of beef steak.
Ten pounds of chicken.
Cheeses in three pound blocks- cheddar, mozzarella, colby, swiss
Pastas- two boxes each- lasagna, macaroni, noodles
Cans-
Tuna- 3
Chicken- 3
Green beans- 6
Corn- 6
Spinach- 3
Limas- 3
Tomatoes- 3
You will also have vouchers in an envelope. They are as follows:
4 gallons of milk
4 gallons of juice
4 packages of cookies
4 packages from the chip and cracker aisle
2 half gallons of ice cream
5 pounds of fresh veggies
5 pounds of fresh fruits
15 pounds of meat of your choice
50 bottles of other non-alcoholic drinks (sodas and waters)
The females and the males will have a different envelope of vouchers for personal supplies.
Males-
5 jeans
10 t shirts
3 hoodies
A package of underwear
6 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sneakers

3 dress pants
3 dress shirts
3 dress jackets
3 dress socks
1 dress shoes

Females
5 jeans
10 t shirts
3 hoodies
2 packages of underwear
8 bras
3 under slips
6 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sneakers
3 blouses
3 skirts
3 dresses
1 pair of dress shoes

Each of you has an account set up at our own bank. In this account is $5,000 as a nest egg. You will find an envelope with the details of how to check on your money balances. It will also have your Bank Card which you will use instead of money.
Please enjoy these 5 days and be sure to register for your classes by the end of the day.
If anyone had any problems, please send me an email with details of your problem.

Mictlantecuhtli
The next page is a map which I am working on at the moment.

[ZB1996]

Ruomahl grabbed the folder and quickly went on his way. Upon leaving, he opened the folder and read the paper contained from within. Reading the contents, it appeared that everyone would be receiving the same amount of supplies. All the better, as he would not have to carry on him the weight of jealous from unworthy peers. It seemed that he had received an abundance of things, but he was sure that they would vanish soon enough, as he expected that they had been not too generous with him and others. He headed towards his room, and arrived there, fittingly being assigned to Room 13. The place seemed oddly spacious. He thought that for the time it would be ideal to settle down, if only for a moment. He would have to think of a name for himself.

[Aisling]

Bessie had read her folder contents and sat down at the desk to log into the Academy Bank. As the letter said, there was $5,000
in her account. On Friday, she would have another $500 placed in her account. She was not ready for food and everything was now put away. A few hours and she had made her Apartment into a true home of her own.

[BytheSpleen]

A young man of rather average proportions walked in a few minutes later than most of the other students-to-be, and by the time the last one had just left and acquired his folder, Yosef was inside the building.

He softly uttered his name to the stern demon overseeing the registration process, and once he received his respective folder, filled it out like so :

The Forme -

Name - Yosef Khaye

AgeVessel's Age - 16

Hobbies :

• Fine Arts; i.e. painting, drawing, art theory, music, musical composition, etc.
• Entertainment Prose
• Studies of Anatomy and Psychology
• Capoeira

Sports:

• Capoeira
• Wrestling
• Fencing

Desired Courses :

• Martial Arts / Fighting Systems
• Etiquette
• Anthropology

[Dark Light]

"Good to know"

Azverith replied before taking his things and finding his room. 'He has more to spare' he thought to himself.
Taking a seat in his room he looked over the rules and rations with a face of disdain and disgust. Keeping the place tidy would be easy, he was a sucker for detail and not afraid to work, although engrained with efficiency he would just avoid the mess in the first place.
As for the rations, that's what they were and rationing is what he would do with them.

Once he understood the outline of the note he was instantly on the computer checking and comparing his bank account to the benefits of others. Researching suits and fashion, (he had to look his best) and updating himself on current human culture and economics (specially the stock market).

It was clear how to win this game, simply have more of everything then everyone else. But Azverith was no fool, he knew to do that he would need to socialise with others, maybe even have a partner at his side.
He knew it would not be long before they were called upon so he crammed as much information gathering in as he could and filled out his form as follows.

The Form -

Name: Azverith (Aaron)

Age: 28

Hobbies: Chess, bartering, cooking, owning the latest technology, collecting, learning, networking and multitasking.

Sports: ping pong, tennis, squash.
(Reaction and attention type sports)

Desired courses:
6 classes (focus)

1 computer science (programming)
2 electronics (engineering and design)

3 marketing (influencing strategies)
4 law (finance and contracts)

5 accounting / economics

6 cooking

[ChristaEinheart]

Julia shyly walked through the campus, trying to locate her room. She'd been accepted to this place, but had been given a map of the place but she couldn't make heads nor tails of it. She whined and pouted, sitting on a bench to finish up her little form.
Your name: Julia Anne Robin
Age: 23
Hobbies: Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Singing, Playing the Piano, Writing lyrics and melodies.
Sports: none.
Classes that you wish to take:
Art
Music
Public Speaking.

Her hands trembled as she thought over everything and wrote it down in a delicate and flowing cursive. She quietly sat there, trying not to wring her hands or chew her lip bloody again. Turning up her music and changing the song to a more soothing tune, she closed her eyes and softly sang.

[ZB1996]

Ruomahl had thought of a good name, finally. It was settled that from that time onward Ruomhal would be Blake Lorcan Patrick. It was certainly a meaningful name, and one that described himself. Now, there were other things in which Ruomahl, now Blake, had to attend to. Oh, but most things could certainly wait for later. He was, after all, still fuming. Instead, he decided to fill out that slip of paper that there.

Name: Blake Lorcan Patrick
Age: 16
Hobbies: Chess, (Demonic) Literature
Sports: Stick-Fighting
Classes: Stick-Fighting, Chess, Calculus

[ChristaEinheart]

Julia kept her singing up, it calmed her. She knew she had to find her room, and get unpacked, but she was finally relaxed. Her Papa...he was here, as an art teacher, so she had to do well. She pulled out her sketchpad and a pencil, quietly sketching the lovely park around her. She had her eyes half-closed in concentration and was still softly humming.

[Dark Light]

Azverith or Aaron as he would now be known, had loaded his computer up with that much software updates and system downloads that he litteraly could do nothing more with it untill in was complete. It merely highlighted it's inefficiencies, something he would have to fix later.

None the less his phone was advanced enough to connect him to the information he needed, for now. So in an effort to preserve the room and learn more of his new home he decided to leave his room and take a little look around the grounds. He was in the middle of a casual stroll towards the park, one earphone rattling off a lecture into his left ear, when he heard the soft sweet humming floating in the air.

Caught in curiosity Aaron slowed his step and paused his player. Granting the young lady his full attention. He smiles warmly to himself as he catches her in his gaze, so focused, so serene, so unaware. Suddenly he found himself staring and didn't know what to do. He couldn't just gawk at her neither did he want to interrupt her but quickly he decided on the later.

As he closes the space between them he softly mimics her tune in a lower hum, when and if she looks towards him, he greets her with a welcoming smile and a small bounce of his eyebrows as he leans over and holds out his hand.

"Hi I'm Aaron, nice to meet you, may I ask what are you drawing?"

He has a gentle and genuine curiosity.

[Aisling]

Mictlantecuhtli sat down at his desk and wondered if he could just give up this so called easy job. Easy jobs were the worst in his humble opinion. He looked through his folder and sent a message to all students. His job here was done for the moment.

E-Mail

To All Students:
By now you should have found your Apartment. Maybe even settled in and have left to shop. However, all shops are closed today. They will be open tomorrow.
Here are the business hours.
Infirmary- never closes
Lobby- never closes
Cafeteria- open for lunch on Mondays to Friday from 11:30 to 12:30. You will be allowed
1 entrée, 1 veggie, 1 fruit, 2 breads, 1 sweet, drinks are free
Bookstore –open from 11:30- 12:30, all supplies that are required for your classes are free
Busses- will run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday; Friday and Saturday
7:00 AM to 12:30 AM
The Gym- 6:00AM to 6PM Monday to Saturday
The Mall- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Saturday
The Park- Never closes
The Dance Hall- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday; Saturday 12:00 Noon to 12:00
PM
The Game Stop- 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday to Saturday
Diablo Corner- Take your Chances
Gifts Galore- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Saturday
Performing Arts Center- 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Saturday

In each mailbox will be a cell phone in it. It will have all of the numbers of every Student, Business and I. I will be available to you between the hours of 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM unless it is an Emergency in which you will go to the Infirmary.
On each first Friday of the month there will be a check in the mail box for you which will be based on what you did during the month before. Here is how you will be paid:
Here is the pay scale:
Classes count: 5% of pay per class (up to 6 classes)
Clean Room: 30%
Activities: 30%
Bonus: 10%
Total: 100%
If you do not take 6 classes, you will only get paid only for the ones that you take. If you do not get all of the percentages for all 3 categories, you will not get the last 10% (Bonus )
You must pass the classes and not just sit around in class. Your teachers will report on each of you daily as part of their daily duty.
I will be overseeing your Activities and will show up on your doorstep from time to time. I won’t warn you of an upcoming visit. Be prepared and be a gracious host/hostess.
There will be Community Functions each week. For starters, there will be an Afternoon Tea tomorrow afternoon at 4:00. Come and meet your fellow students.
We shall have a Costume Ball and Dance on Saturday Night. You may make an appointment to go to the Performing Arts Center to choose a free costume. Appointments start at 8:15 tomorrow and ends at 6:PM. Keep your costume secret! There are voice changers as well. Be creative and have fun!
While you are at Performing Arts Center, find another outfit for Sunday’s Outing in the Park. Everyone will be dressed in 1800s. There is a costume book in your mailbox for easy choosing. There is only one costume of one type per student in both events.
On Monday, classes will start. You will be given a list of supplies. The Book Store will be open all day this one time.
Speaking of classes…..
All Dance Classes will be held in The Dance Hall in the mornings.
All Etiquette Classes will be held in The Dance Hall in the afternoons.
All Theatrical Classes will be held in the Performing Arts Center mornings.
All Music Classes will be held in the Performing Arts Center in the afternoons.
Find Your Way to Fitness will be held in the Gym at your own convenience. You must check in at least 3 times a week.
Rest of the Classes will be held in the Academy.

I wish each of you Success in this first Semester.
Mictlantecuhtli

Bessie never had her own personal laptop and now she did. She followed the directions and logged onto the class selections. The first thing she did was to read the update from Mictlantecuhtli. She read the class list and began to make her choices for her classes.
1) Dancing
2) Languages to Explore and the Making of Your Own Language
3) Metals + Gems = Jewelry
4) Sewing for Your Lifestyle
5) Needlework, Looming and More
6) Find Your Way to Fitness
She sent it back and got ready to go to get her mail. A cell phone of her very own! And she wanted to see the catalog and browse at various outfits that she could choose from. Bessie was delighted about the Social Events for she had not ever been to one. Rest of the family had been to a few but she always had something that she had to do.
Bessie went out of Apartment 7 and headed towards the Lobby.

[BytheSpleen]

@Aisling

As Bessie exited, she would pass by a young man only slightly taller than she was. Appearance wise, he wasn't very outstanding by complexion or build, nor was his clothing (a button-up blouse and a pair of khaki-dyed trousers) anything special to look at. Dark hair, fair skin, and brown eyes were all he had to go by.

Out of what she could assume politeness, the young man nodded her way and entered the room adjacent to hers.

Within half a minute, he was out of his room again, slipping what must've been his cell-phone into his pocket. At a jog's pace, he caught up to Bessie before slowing down.

"...um...you're heading to get supplies for school right now, or...?"

Back inside his room, his laptop showed an update schedule :

1 - Dancing
2 - Mathematics
3 - Piano
4 - Traditional Art
5 - Fitness
6 - FencingN/A