Fandom High School

Everyone in the class had received notice asking them to come to class in formal dress.  If they didn't have formal dress, some would be provided.

And it was.   The group met in the Danger Shop where there were several racks of formal ball gowns, tuxedos, and accessories in all sizes for those who didn't come dressed up.

Aly was waiting in a ball gown by a table of...weapons.  Throwing knives, very small guns, hair pins that were also stilettos, every type of moddable concealable weapon you could think of as well as the holsters and purses and accoutrements to carry them with a formal outfit.

She grinned up at the class.  "Today we're looking more at the defence end of the spectrum.  When you're wearing clothes suitable for a ball, you have to think a bit harder about how you might conceal weapons on your person.  Sometimes it's easy, a small pistol in your purse or stiletto hair pins in your hair, throwing knives under the sleeves of your dress shirt.  Sometimes it's a bit harder - I have all my dresses specially made so I can carry knives under them if necessary as well as providing enough freedom of movement to fight."

"So what I want you to do is to figure out how you can carry three weapons while wearing your formal wear.  Subtly.  Once you do that, try dancing a bit with a partner, see if you can tell where the other person's weapons are, and figure out how you'd draw yours if necessary.  Those of you without a lot of weapons experience?  Don't worry.  It's the Danger Shop, nothing's going to hurt you here.  But in reality, you may not want to slip an unsheathed knife down your bodice or something like that."

Aly had taken over the music room for their classes from now on, and she was just setting up the speakers as the students came in.  "Afternoon, guys," she said lightly, turning to face them.  "I hope you're all enjoying our tropical paradise."

"Today we're going to focus on a dance you all need to know if you don't already - the waltz.  It's incredibly easy, even if you have two left feet because it's basically steps on the count of three."

She ran through a quick demonstration of the basic steps, counting out loud.  "Any questions?"  Once they all were answered, Aly nodded, hitting the play button on her music.  "Then grab a partner and try it out.  Try to work with a few different partners if you can - it's good to get used to dancing with all different types."

[OOC: OCD coming  is up!]

"Hello everyone," Aly said, making her way into the classroom slightly late.  "You probably were expecting someone else, a man for one thing, but Professor Ambrose has been called back to his home for the term so you have me instead.  My name's Aly for those who don't know me."  She glanced around the room with a smile and measuring look for each of the students."

"I apologise there wasn't a class last week for you all, but I'll be more than happy to make up for that in the coming weeks.  Now I normally teach spying and such so the sneaky aspects of this class definitely appeals to me, but for now, I'd like you all to introduce yourselves - name, age, year, why you took the class and then two things different about you."  Aly grinned.  "And then you can feel free to ask me a question."

She flipped a switch and the music of a jig filled the room.  "After that, feel free to pair up and dance. I'd love to see where you all are."