As the sun rises up, reaching all the way to the sky, the initiates from each faction gather in their respective dining halls. None look too tired, yet, but last night was just the start; initiation is a long process and there's no guarantee whatsoever of a happy ending.
In the Candor quadrant of the city, Matt stands tall before his initiates. He has had to do this before, but that doesn't make him any more fond of it. "It is with great sadness that I must inform you that two of our initiates are to be made factionless: Persephone Promise and Wade Conin."
Over in the Erudite section, Minerva is doing the same, though there is only one name and she is less saddened to expel a prospect; only the best deserve the name Erudite. "Athena Stafford."
Those who have been made factionless head out the halls and into the factionless section of the city. Although they were separated at the Choosing ceremony, now they are to be grouped, no longer separated by their factions and their differences. They share the same fate.
In the Amity compound, Aimee stares at her crowd of about sixteen initiates, four cut after the first round. "Your first day of initiation was fairly easygoing, compared to what you will soon go through. This is why today is - as I'm sure you all know - what we call Visiting Day. Today, your family has been invited to come see you, as long as they are not currently initiates, obviously, and those who have accepted stand behind the wooden doors. They will come in in exactly five minutes."
In the Abnegation compound, Penelope lectures her initiates, hoping to spare them from emotional damage. "Remember, transfers; not all families will come. Some will not have the time, and some may be a little disappointed by your choice. This doesn't mean they don't love you, just that they need time. The same goes to those who were born here."
"It might be best not to seem too attached, if your families do come," Merida warns the hopeful Dauntless. "We take the phrase 'Faction Before Blood' quite seriously here. Attachment to your family might hint towards not being fully satisfied with your choice, which would be shameful, wouldn't it?"
As if to answer her questions, the doors fly open. It is Visiting time.
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THE TASK:
- A (or more) family member(s) may come visit you, though they may not be initiates elsewhere. Relate your discussion and feelings. Whether or not a family member does visit is up to you; you may focus on the abandonment if you wish.
- Word Limit: 1,250
- Due Date: Monday, November 18th at 8 PM EST.
(Also; I apologize for originally saying voting would close at 12 PM; tired Ghost got confused and forgot the typical voting time was 8 AM. My apologies.)
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Writer Games: The Final Twist & A Night in Wattpad Manor & Faction Wattpad
AdventureWriter Games: The Final Twist: last updated September 9 2013 A Night in Wattpad Manor: last updated October 19 2013 Faction Wattpad: last updated December 18 2013 Reuploaded with permission by AEKersey 2019