Speed Dating

[selfhelp]

Who: Anyone who wants/is forced to come
What: Speed Dating!
When: Saturday at a vaguely-afternoonish time period
Where: The Rec Center
Summary: Details here, Roster here!
Rating: PG/13/T/R/god I don't know there's too many people



[The rec center today is colourfully decorated, with posters and directing signs here and there to make this whole process easier. The main floor is peppered with a bunch of tables and chairs pilfered from various locations (primarily the school) with two chairs facing each other per table. There's a couple of bigger tables off to the side, one for food (carrying drinks and various snacks, including Teddy and Ororo's homemade rainbow cookies), and the other with a few chairs and piles of paper everywhere. And a checklist. The checklist is important.

The desk is Billy's, and he's handing sheets of paper out to anyone who comes in and was signed up for the speed dating. Give your name, get a sheet and a name tag, go to the first desk or mingle until it starts- that's what people will be told when they arrive. Teddy's not far from the desk or the door depending on where he's needed, directing people to follow the signs, get comfortable, try some snacks- whatever they want.

Finally a lounge area has been set up with cushy chairs, couches, and the rec center's supply of games and whatnot in the corner. There is a sign for the area that says, "If you find yourself on a turn without a date, come hang out!" It's also got a picture of a weird-looking potato man hanging out, but never mind that.

When everything is ready and people are good to go, Teddy steps up and calls for attention, with Billy sitting on top of the table behind him for moral support (and unhelpful interruptions).]

Hey, guys – Hey! Can everyone hear me? Everyone? [...] Great!

I'm sure everyone knows why they're here. Or, you know, not, since a few of these sign-ups look a little suspicious... [He raises an eyebrow at that, but his smile remains good-natured, and his brow smooths over soon enough.] On behalf of Alliance, welcome to Luceti's very first -

-We think.

- speed dating event! [Though Teddy glances at Billy for that interruption, he'd paused as if he expected it to come.] I'm Teddy, and this is Billy, and we're your hosts today. I'll try to be brief for those of you who just want to get this started already, but let's go over the rules and regulations first.

If you happened to get dragged into this without knowing what you're getting yourself into, it's basically exactly as it sounds. You might remember one of us handing you a list of numbers. Well, when Billy gives the signal, everyone will head to the table with the first number on their list, which will pair you off with someone in the room you just might not have met before! You'll have five minutes to talk to them and get to know them, just enough time for a good – or bad – first impression. After that, one of us will blow the whistle, and you'll go to the next numbered table. And on and on, until it's all over! By then, you might have found someone you're interested in, either as a friend, a potential love interest, or even just someone you really don't want to see again.

To keep track of it all, there's a space beside the number to write down the name of the person you're talking to and anything else you might have learned about them. And maybe by the end, you can write down a no, a yes, or an oh yes.

Try not to be too vague about it and we'll give you your matches at some point in the future.

[Teddy grins after that, a happy and excited one.] Remember, this is all about having fun and meeting new people! If you want to take a break, get bored, or don't have a partner, refreshments are on that side of the room [He gestures to the side, showing off the assorted foods and the cookies that he and Ororo spent a good part of the night baking.], or you can come up and talk to us! We're just the supervisors here, after all.

[He takes a step back after that, his attention going to Billy, his way of telling him to give the signal.] Billy?

[Billy gives a small wave, remaining on his table. Teddy did the hard part, after all.] There's a lounge, too, if we're not interesting enough. You might meet somebody there you're not paired with and find a new friend, so give it a shot.

That's pretty much it, so everyone can go on and head to your first table, and we'll blow the whistle in one minute. Thanks for coming, and try to have fun!


(( ooc: directions are as follows:

1) check your roster
2) make a top thread for your character with their name in the subject line
3) tag and be tagged
4) THERE IS NO QUESTION MARK ONLY PROFIT ))

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Logan

[snikting]

Somehow Logan ended up signed up for this ridiculous thing and he was none too pleased about it. He'd just come back from a mission that involved killing things and he still had black, smelly Shift Hunter blood covering the parts of him not covered in his own blood. He had not a scratch on him, but he looked like he had gone to hell and back. A very smelly hell that stunk of mud and body odor. He'd done nothing to prepare for speed dating besides bringing along a bottle of booze to 'enhance' his smell. Whenever he sat in a new chair, he did so by leaning back on it, draping an arm on it, and giving a slight nod of acknowledgement to the woman he had little interest in.

[calmbeforethe]

Because Ororo had shown up to this thing bright and early, she completely missed Logan's return today. So she's a little bit surprised a) to see him here, b) that he signed up/someone signed him up for this at all, c) that he hadn't even bothered to shower or change, and d) that they've also ended up partners for five minutes.

She sighs a little bit when she takes a seat across him.

"Logan..." A pause, while she takes in the impressive sight he makes. To be honest it makes her feel a bit silly, since she'd taken the time to dress up a bit. "... Are you alright?"

[snikting]

Logan was in the middle of reaching for a cigar when Ororo sat down. He despaired at the realization that a Shift Hunter ate the ones he brought with him and that he had forgotten to pick up more before the speed dating happened. So he settled on another swig from his bottle before answering.

"Never better, darlin'. You enjoyin' yerself?"

[calmbeforethe]

"I suppose. Most people here are friendly enough." Well, there was Loki. But she didn't want to start a brawl.

"And you? I didn't expect you to come to something like this. Have you met anyone interesting?"

[snikting]

Logan shook his head. "Nope. You worried I might?"

[calmbeforethe]

She tilted her head, giving him a curious look. "Why would I be worried?"

[snikting]

"Couldn't begin to speculate, 'Ro." His grin hinted that he had already finished speculating. "Of course, I didn't realize you were interested in romantic pursuits. Seen anyone that catches yer eye yet?"

[calmbeforethe]

"I wasn't, not really. But Billy convinced me that there was no harm in just taking a look, or meeting new people." She shook her head, wholly amused. "But to answer your question, it's too early to tell. You're probably the most interesting thing I've seen all day." And here she paused to give his attire a once-over. Were they going to have to get him a new uniform now, too?

[snikting]

"I'd be flattered if not for the fact I was a 'thing' now." In spite of his usual growling conversational tone, he didn't seem to be actually offended. Mildly amused, perhaps.

[bowgunner]

"...Logan!"

She grabbed her chair by its back and slid gracefully into place. Mostly, she seemed to light up at the prospect of seeing someone she already vaguely knew -- even if such a sentiment was against the whole reason for the activity. And although she lifted a brow at his appearance, she didn't seem eager to judge him for it. Sometimes, it was most courteous just to not say thing.

"You didn't strike me as the speed-dating type, when we last spoke..."

[snikting]

Logan remembered the woman, but if it hadn't been for her name tag, he would never recognize her by name. Regardless, he gave her a nod and something that closely resembled not scowling. It was his version of pleasant.

"An' I do now?" he asked incredulously.

[bowgunner]

"...You're here, aren't you? Unless you only came for the food...which -- I wouldn't blame you. The cookies are delicious."

[snikting]

"I ain't sure why I'm here. I just got back from a mission." It was pretty obvious what kind.

[bowgunner]

"...Successful, was it?" She allowed her gaze to once again trail along the gore and muck.

[snikting]

Logan, for the first time, grinned with satisfaction. "Extremely. Got three hunters just yesterday alone."

[bowgunner]

She leaned forward -- elbows on the table and keen interest in her eyes. Dating was far from her thoughts. "Can you tell me about them? The hunters?"

[snikting]

"Hm." Well, this was better than flirting. He shrugged indifferently. "Sure. What do you know already? No point telling ya stuff you already know."

[fashionably_strong]

Although Bulla was meeting with the people who were on her list, she was also generally mingling and talking to people. She saw the blood on Logan, and the mud, and ran over.

"Oh my gosh, Mr. Logan! Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?"

There was no visible damage, but that didn't mean he didn't get hurt at all. With all of the mud, and the blood, it was hard to tell what was his injuries, and what had come from whatever was unfortunate enough to tangle with him.

[snikting]

Logan merely waved dismissively.

"I'm fine, kid. An' I'm pretty sure I'm too old for you."

[fashionably_strong]

"You're definitely too old for me. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. What happened?"

She still wasn't entirely convinced that he was fine. People who were fine didn't come to social events with booze and looking like they'd just been through a war zone.

[snikting]

"Just back from a mission. Couldn't have went better."

[fashionably_strong]

"Oh, so you're really not hurt and that's someone else's blood," Bulla remarked.

She looked relieved for his sake for all of two seconds before it occurred to her that Logan had shown up to a speed dating event right after a mission without bothering to wash and change.

"...you know, I think Billy and Teddy would have understood if you were late because you decided to shower and change first. You should go wash up in the bathroom at least. I'll go grab a shirt from one of the shops for you to change into."

[snikting]

Some of it was his blood. The red blood was in fact, all his. There was plenty of it, too. The black blood, which likely looked like oil to her, was Shift Hunter blood. There was far more of that. But he saw no reason to correct her. Let her think he came back unscathed.

"I'll clean up when I'm good'n ready."

[fashionably_strong]

"Mr. Logan, it's a speed dating event. How are you supposed to attract a nice woman if you're covered in blood, sweat, oil and mud? Or a nice man, if you're interested in guys. I'm glad that you're okay but you seriously should go do a quick clean up in the bathroom at least."

Now that she knew he was all right, she was determined to get him to at least address the very basics. There was being casual and showing up in jeans and a t-shirt and then there was showing up looking like a wreck.

"It wouldn't be any trouble to go and get you a shirt to change into. It'll probably feel more comfortable, too."

[snikting]

"Can it, half-pint. The moment I want hygiene advice from you, I'll let you know. But fer now, I'm plenty comfortable."

And to make a point, he kicked his feet up on the table, leaned back in his chair, and continued to drain his bottle of booze.