<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="bbc_u">Announcement</span></span></strong></div><br/>Unfortunately, it has been decided that with the current post rate being so slow building up to the tension we are hoping to achieve will take too long and interest will wane before we can get to the climax. As a result, this event has been canceled and will instead slowly be played out as a regular subplot on the side. I know a few of you were looking forward to it finally starting so I apologize on having to cancel it. Instead, look forward to our next event!<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: blackadder itc;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 36pt;">Event #1: Halloween Auction</span></span><br/><br/><sup><strong>(Duration: Oct 24 ~ Nov 14 aka 1 game day)</strong></sup></div><br/>With the upcoming holidays, Waxing Rhapsodic shall be holding an auction at the gallery with the spirit of Halloween in mind. To newcomers, this auction shall be no different than any other. Pieces of art shall be presented and the highest bidder wins the prize. Bidding is not limited to just the Buyers but any who find one particular piece intriguing may easily lay claim to it...as long as they can pay the price.<br/><br/>Unlike the usual stuffy atmosphere, the event holds another incentive that brings a spark of electric excitement to the air. Both staff and guests alike are encouraged to attend the event in costume (though it most certainly is not a requirement). Everyone receives a blank card upon entering the gallery and are asked to return it at the end. This is a blank poll for anonymous voting - which costume did you like best? The winner of the poll receives the chance to appear on the cover of a well-known art magazine. (This will take place as a scheduled shoot during Day 4.)<br/><br/><div align="center">*     *     *     *     *</div><br/>So, I know that several of the current shoots will still be ongoing for the moment while others have decided to use placeholders. Whichever option each group has decided upon is fine due to differing circumstances. I will be posting up a separate event thread so that people can join the fun there<em>and</em>still have their scheduled shoots taking place on the side without being interrupted. This means that a few of you will still be continuing Day 2, however, you are still encouraged to post in Day 3 for the event as well. (The more the merrier.) This would also work as a great chance for all characters to interact together.<br/><br/>For anyone who is interested in being one of the participants for the magazine spread (and cover) shoot, please PM me so that I can include your name in the poll. This is not restricted to models only, anyone may apply as long as they have a costume. It'd be nice if you included what costume you plan to come in as well. As for those of you who do not want to be a part of the poll, costumes are still encouraged nevertheless.<br/><br/><br/>