That one crack RP with too many underscores. TOH!

*If you happen to be anywhere on the west side of the island, you may notice a long stretch of snow covered beach that has a single man standing under a giant banner that says "THE GUNNAR BIRTHDAY BASH!" Right after that, you may also notice the considerable amount of ice-themed monsters roaming about nearby, ranging from boss level intimidating to 10 HP weaklings*

I see I have been granted a gift unlike any other! Truly, a man such as I could ask for no greater present upon this grand day! However, I should not be greedy. Heh heh heh... In fact, this is the perfect chance for recruitment.

Very well! To my side, allies of justice! Let us decimate this scourge upon our winter wonderland with extreme prejudice!

(( ooc; YOU HEARD THE MAN. All kinds of RPG monsters from every ice dungeon imaginable wandering about in this post, cut loose, do combos, whatever! ))

*it is a dark evening, the cool ocean breeze blowing about as you go out for a stroll... Why, this could be the perfect evening, you think! If only you had that special someone to share it with, yes, this is a true ideal atmosphere*

*a shame that atmosphere is instantly and completely annihilated by the sound of a bomb going off nearby! And when you turn to the source of that explosion, you see a decently sized hut that you could have sworn wasn't there before, with a single sign hanging over the entrance:*

[GUNNAR'S JUSTICE EMPORIUM]

*do you dare enter?*

(( Open for business! Details over yonder. ))

Gyahahaha! I see you're all starting to gather, so I shall provide a small speech for you!

As you know, I pride myself on letting everyone be themselves in this school! But as you also should know, I enjoy nothing more than enforcing justice upon all of those who deserve it! And some would dare say, those who do not! HOWEVER! This is a special night for you all! And I am a reasonable man, so I shall be cutting back on my watchful eye for now!

But do not think I am not still watching! For I always have my eye on you all!

With that out of the way, let this dance-a-thon commence! I expect to see much "busting a move", "breaking it down" and "getting jiggy with it" before the night is through!

(( handy dandy prom playlist, blind dates if you missed them annnnd go go cut loose! ))

Gyahahaha! I see some things shall never change! The bustling activity of the island is this much closer to becoming a permanent den of potential dangers! Not even that meager military might that is stirring about in an effort to promote peace can truly silence the evils that lurk in the darkness!

Unless of course that little fledgling army of ours intends to assault the demons castle itself in due time? Heh heh heh... Now I'd love to see a battle like that! It would have my full support! Which side, you may ask? That is for me to decide!

... ah, yes! To our varying parental units across the island! I expect you to assist your children in a alchemic synthesis for their homework! Add an item from your home into it for a touch of flavor! And to those of you attending my [Art of Battle] class, I expect you to come back with at least two levels gained!

Gyahahaha! So, the island sees fit to supply me with an ample supply of a new ingredient, does it? Very well! I accept this challenge with gusto! I shall find the perfect use for these floating bits of green and red, then create a surplus of whatever comes forth for later use!

Hmmmm, perhaps they can be mixed in with a healing medicine! Do they have a certain property hidden within that would strength such a alchemic combination...?! Perhaps a new medicine entirely! Heh heh heh... I look forward to this!

But first, there are other matters that require my attention! I am seeking the one named "Shinku"! Come forth, so that I may provide for you a gift!

Heh heh heh... I am nearing perfection! This mixture of ingredients, combined with my unsurpassed ingenuity...! I will soon create the ultimate of ultimates! The keenest of keen! The explosivest explosive!

I just need to add a bit of gold bullion, a piece of white steel, black steel, red steel, a touch of preservative...

--hm! This is distressing! I seem to have misplaced a key ingredient! I cannot complete this suit of armor without a dragon bone! And to the best of my knowledge, there are no dragons present to engage in epic battle with! Quite the dilemma! This far along, I have no choice but to improvise!

Now then, what would be a suitable replacement for dragon bone...?

(( Flay is the middle of the beach doing some ALCHEMY. In a giant boiling pot. There are all kinds of ingredients laying around as well, mainly various metals. ))

Heh heh heh... Excellent! This is truly an ideal location! The aura of danger, the sounds of wild creatures lurking deep within, the glowing eyes that light the darkest depths...! Yes! I have searched far and wide across this isle, and not a single area would better suit my purpose! This is, without a doubt, what one would call a destined location!

Therefore, I hereby christen you--!

THE FLAY CAVE, MARK II!!

Gyahahaha! An impressive proclamation, for sure! Now then... Those of you who seek adventure and do not fear danger... I would welcome you to my den of danger! Allow me to give some of you the grandest of tours!