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[heavenfang]

... I don't know how many friends he made here, but I guess I should inform anyone that might care that... Gremio's gone. All that's left is a drone. No cheek scar, so... it's definitely not him. No sense in questioning it.

... So. I hear a lot of talk about this prom thing. It sounds kind of like some of the formal parties they used to host in Gregminster, though those were mostly for adults of the noble class. Still, that's my experience with them. A lot of glamor and putting on masks... I actually don't have a lot of taste for it. But somehow, I think it'll be different here. Maybe...

Anyways, can anyone tell me more about the concept? I guess Americans would be best qualified, but I'll take any perspective I can get. Personal anecdotes especially. I just want to hear some stories right now... stories of places far and away.

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[beamiracle]

Gremio-san's been droned? [That is a shame...and Lion knows how Tir would feel right now, having seen many of his relatives come and go. But by the sound of things Tir obviously doesn't want to talk about it much.]

We don't have the prom where I'm from, since it's an American concept, but I was here for the last one. It is a formal dance, although it's mainly held for those who are in high school, in their last year. Here in Mayfield anyone's allowed to go, though, since we hold it seperately from the drones.

[heavenfang]

Oh? Did you have a date, then?

[beamiracle]

Oh, um...no, I didn't. Mostly I just went to socialize...

[heavenfang]

How'd that work out for you?

[beamiracle]

It worked out just fine. I got to dance with a few people [And one of them was Bernkastel but shhh we don't talk about that ever happening] so it wasn't as though I was alone for the whole evening.

[dwaggies]

Someone told me that prom's a... 'coming of age' kind of thing, I guess. I did get turned into a teenager by some crazy punch when I went last year, so there's that! Not much of an anecdote, though, sorry~

[heavenfang]

Wait wait... crazy punch?

[dwaggies]

Yeah, I think someone spiked it. Noooot really surprising, when you think about some of the people around here...

[heavenfang]

That seems a little far-fetched for a simple spiking.

[fiveswordstyle]

Never really had them where I was from, to be honest. One of my neighbors told me a little bit about them. It's where adolescents spend time dancing and partying.

Sounds like a lot of fun, honestly.

[heavenfang]

Hmm... Well I guess I'm still technically an adolescent.

[fiveswordstyle]

From what I've been told about this place, I'm somewhat surprised that they'd host something like a prom.

[heavenfang]

I wager it's to break up the depressing reality of the place.

[commentboxtroll]

... [Huh, he didn't really know Gremio anyway, but that's another one from their world biting the dust.] That's unfortunate.

And I wouldn't bother with prom. It really is just another formal party. Not as stiff-necked, but still...

[heavenfang]

No offense, but I don't take you for liking any kind of party.

[commentboxtroll]

None taken, since you're right enough. It's too much fuss and work for something that lasts only a few hours, and people get so dramatic about it, too...

[heavenfang]

Hmm... Better this than anything else, I think. Sometimes people really need an escape, no matter how temporary.

[reflames]

It's a dance thing they hold at the school. There's usually a lot of booze and stupidity. [Clearly she is the best person to ask about this topic.]

[heavenfang]

... That doesn't seem like something they'd expose kids to.

[reflames]

Well, the booze ain't the town's idea.

[heavenfang]

My point stands.

[magicalrealist]

I'm not entirely familiar with prom myself, but if you really want to hear stories, then I know plenty that I won't mind sharing with you.

[heavenfang]

Stories, huh? What sort?

[magicalrealist]

All kinds, but I think the simplest ones would be stories of Equestria, the world I'm from. is that alright with you?

[heavenfang]

Equestria, huh? That's where all you pony sorts come from yes?