Tuesday afternoon, three days until dance...
Having picked out the additional ten members of those who volunteered,one being Dave Panpa, Boone and Cross visit the community center and meet with the event organizers. While some organizers and volunteers are a bit, nervous, of the Clan's presence, Scrooge assured them they can be trusted. They examine the building and make rough sketches for planning. They get lists of volunteers, organizers, chaperones, and kids that are to partake. They also get a blacklist, a list of people not allowed. At the top of the list, in big letters, all caps, underlined thrice, it says 'ANY BEAGLE BOY'. No shit.
Wednesday, two days until dance...
Some volunteers do ask Boone how they will handle certain situations. Boone answers honestly. If anyone tries to force through security, they will be thrown out. A fight between people? Let volunteers handle it until security is called. Beagle Boys? Tossed out, literally.
After some talks, it is agreed the Toppats can carry concealed weapons and stash a few as security, but to try to refrain from violence in front of the youths. Eventually, the event participants do trust them enough, and do get them ID badges to wear to show they are volunteers, as well as security armbands for the members to wear. Though, the members are asked to not wear their hats for, obvious reasons. While most agree they will not even bring their hats, Boone states he will let his hang behind his head, but will keep it on him as it is linked to his comms system. They allow it after a bit of negotiating. Soon enough, everything is sorted...
Thursday, one day until dance...
The Toppats actually end up helping set up tables, decorating, food prep, and other things. Boone even gives some decorating advice that seems to improve the look of the venue. There is even casual chatting between the Toppats and volunteers, the latter finding the clan to be rather mild mannered, friendly, and kinda sophisticated, for a bunch of criminals that is. And then there was Dave. He was awkward, kinda clumsy, and not very well spoken. He was seen as 'cute', in a 'he couldn't hurt a fly and I feel bad for him' way. He shared his story with the organizers and other volunteers, much to the other Toppats' annoyance. Could Dave shut up for five minutes? Please?
Eventually, everything was ready for Friday night.
Friday night, four hours before the dance...
The twelve Toppats are in their vehicle, traveling to the community center.
"Well, guess this is it. Babysitting..." Cross huffs.
"We are security detail. The parents and volunteers are the babysitters." One Toppat remarks.
"You know, heh, this is kinda funny! I was a security guard when you guys captured me, and now I am getting to be a security guard again as one of you!" Says Dave.
"Panpa, you were literally the worst security guard we have ever seen. Why Boone chose you to be one tonight is beyond all of us." Cross argues.
"He'll probably kill some of the poor kids by accident!" A third Toppat remarks, hurting Dave's feelings.
"Hey! Enough! The guy spent at least two years locked in a cell before Henry made him a member. Give him a break. I trained Dave myself. He is ready." Boone remarks, upset at the members picking on another.
"S-sorry boss..." The third one apologizes.
"Don't apologize to me! Apologize to Dave!" Boone orders, the third toppat obeying.
"Eh it's fine..." Dave says, smiling.
"So, dance is in, what, four hours?" A fourth Toppat asks.
Boone nods. "Yup. And the drive there is about an hour. Just wake me when we get there..." As Boone sinks into his seat and adjust his hat to cover his eyes some (yes like Indiana Jones does), deciding on some rest for the long night...
Community Center, thirty minutes before people arrive...
"Comms check. Comms check. This is Boone. Does everyone read me? Over." Boone calls over comms.
"This is Cross. Read you loud and and clear. Over." Cross relays.
"This is Dave, reporting. Over." Dave says.
All the other Toppats report in
"Affirm. I read you all loud and clear. Over." Boone responds as he checks comms off the list. "Dave, are the doors and premises secure? Over."
"Copy that sir, all entryways and locations are secure. Over." Dave reports.
"Affirmative Dave. Over." Boone checks that off the list. "Cross, are weapons prepped for emergencies? Over."
"Roger that Boone, weapons are out of the way but ready to use. Over." Cross replies.
Boone checks that off. "Affirm. I do believe that is everything we need set for the event. Over."
"Affirm. Over." All reply.
Boone is impressed. Everything is ready in time. All they had to do, was wait...