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William "Billy" Kaplan (Wiccan) ([personal profile] selfhelp) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2013-06-22 09:48 pm

Speed Dating

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 ))

voidseeing: (Shell)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-09 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
[... well. It's clear the surprises never cease with her-- not that he'd want it any other way. But he honestly can't remember the last time a woman asked him out.]

I think I can say that I do now. But I also suspect that would make the other people you've already talked to even more jealous than just kissing. Not that I mind.

[He's not going to let her get away with making the first move that easily, oh no.]
seleniahymn: (A touch of understanding.)

[personal profile] seleniahymn 2013-07-09 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I'm Tear. And you must be... Primrose, I take it? [She offers a friendly and reassuring smile, even extending her hand to shake Prim's.]

There are some of us who have been assigned long lists, I've noticed.
yourfononsarewhack: (teatime)

[personal profile] yourfononsarewhack 2013-07-09 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
It certainly seems to be the case. [He states frankly. He does still have the wine bottle, but he hasn't poured any yet for this round. But Jade surveys the young man carefully - he's not someone he's seen in his crawls of the journals.] Still, I may just prove to be too old to properly fit as a friend of yours.
niceguypose: (talking)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-09 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
I see. So we can compare our different training regimens!
tearmeanewone: (022)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-09 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Really, given Elizabeth has never had any real-life experience regarding women never asking men on dates, she's completely unaware that she's done anything strange. She wants to spend more time talking with Gai--so obviously she has to ask, right?]

Why? [She raises an eyebrow and looks around the room again.] I haven't promised to spend time with anyone else after this. And isn't the point of this entire event to meet someone and decide you want to spend more time with them? Technically, no one knows we met before this moment.
niceguypose: (ready to fight)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-09 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... I have never heard of such species. A flying psychic... That sounds very deadly!
niceguypose: (speaking out)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-09 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
[And he just channels his speed into grabbing cookies and grinding them down as quickly as possibly while keeping his mouth clamped shut to prevent crumb leakage. His will carries him onward!]
niceguypose: (Here drink some)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-09 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds great, Shiemi-san! Now, to do such a thing... Let us discuss interests!
yourfononsarewhack: (calm remark)

No worries!

[personal profile] yourfononsarewhack 2013-07-09 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He does glance at the name tag for confirmation, observing this newcomer carefully.]

Is that so? I'm Colonel Jade Curtiss. And I suppose, for this five minutes, I'll be your date. [As he says this, he pours the glasses of wine and slides one towards her.]
voidseeing: (I put a spell on you)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-09 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Gai makes a soft sound that might almost be a laugh, though it's hard to tell. Even he has to admit that she's got him there. To everyone else who WASN'T listening in on their little porn read-aloud, this most likely looks like a first meeting.

He's just hoping that the majority of the people here weren't in fact listening.]


Spend more time with them on a real date, you mean. So in other words, you're asking me out.

[This is more fun than it really should be.]
tearmeanewone: (024)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-09 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
I am, I suppose. [Elizabeth frowns slightly, wondering if this is supposed to be more monumental than it seems to her. Yes, Gai is the first person she's ever kissed, and the first person she's inviting on a date, but past that it's normal, isn't it?]

If you're busy though, we could meet and talk some other time. [She doesn't even sound tense or hesitant. Elizabeth doesn't know enough about dating to be nervous. If Gai doesn't want to go somewhere with her, it would be disappointing but not the end of her life...]
voidseeing: (Doukoku no ame)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-09 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
[She's so very earnest about all of this that teasing too much is making Gai almost start to feel bad. He knows she has absolutely no practical experience in this area beyond what she's read and that he's pretty much serving as her guide into the world of romance right now. And, really, in his time it is just as normal for a girl to ask a guy out as it is the other way around; it would only be somewhat unusual in her era.

So as fun as it may be for him, he'll put the brakes on his teasing for now.]


Yeah, I'm busy with going back to my apartment and hoping there's something interesting there that I haven't read yet.
tearmeanewone: (025)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-09 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
[...oh, that... does smart a bit more than Elizabeth had anticipated. The excuse is a little confusing to her (hoping there's something...?), but she puts her smile back on after a moment.]

That sounds like a pleasant way to spend the afternoon. I like to do the same, sometimes--just sit in a comfortable chair and read until I realize the sun is going down.

Maybe another time then, I wouldn't want to disturb your plans...
voidseeing: (He's a heartbreaker)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-09 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
[... she took it seriously. She actually took it seriously. Well. Um. Gai is not quite sure how to respond now, and if he was feeling vaguely guilty before, this just cranked that feeling up about five notches. He'd meant for that to be a joke...

Time to be very clear about exactly what he meant by that, which means reaching down to take her hand in his.]


I meant that I don't actually have any plans at all. I'd like to go with you, whatever you had in mind.
tearmeanewone: (032)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-09 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Wait, what?]

[Elizabeth looks down at their hands, eyebrows pulling together in confusion. Not because Gai's holding her hand--that's very nice, actually--but because of the sudden change in Gai's plans.]


None at all? Why didn't you just say so? [She laughs, looking slightly relieved.]
voidseeing: (Video communication)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-09 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
I was trying to make a joke, but it seems like the message got lost in translation.

[Which is the truth, in a way. While their backgrounds might be similar in some ways, Gai has had far more social experience than she has, a fact he's starting to realize that he needs to be mindful of. What was an obvious joke to him clearly came across as him being completely serious to her.]
curiositykills: Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth (place your weapons by your side)

[personal profile] curiositykills 2013-07-09 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
Hey now, you can have too much of a good thing. I think I'll just rely on my luck and hope for the best. It's more exciting that way.
bowgunner: (☢ heaven's got a plan for you)

[personal profile] bowgunner 2013-07-09 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
I don't threaten -- [ she waves a hand to finally dismiss the vagueness of the first statement. ] I advise.
bowgunner: (☢ reserve control)

[personal profile] bowgunner 2013-07-09 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
They do seem awfully popular, don't they?
tsunderebunny: (serious -- this is a problem)

[personal profile] tsunderebunny 2013-07-09 11:53 am (UTC)(link)
[The man's smile was inscruitable. He was inscruitable. Barnaby was playing poker with a man that could have a wildcard-- he was at a distinct disadvantage, and had no choice but to wait for the man to play his hand. If he truly did have a wildcard.

This was a dangerous but potentially useful resource. In light of so few people telling him anything, Barnaby was willing to risk playing with a loaded gun.]


Then when was he here? How long was he here? What do you know about Kaede-chan?

[His even, polite tone gave way to the bubbling emotions underneath. He wasn't shouting, but he had unconsciously stepped into the interrogator's role.

Enjoy yourself, Jade. He hasn't let his city boy manners slip before in this new little town.]
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Excellent!)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-07-09 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
It's simple really! [He coughs once, just to clear his throat to speak in a deeper and more "romantic" voice.] From the very moment I laid eyes on you, I knew that you had a true and noble heart beating within your chest.
lostinmyway: (Cozy Big Sister.)

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-07-09 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, then, we'll just have to make really good friends with them so they can feel better.

[Joshua...may not be the best partner for this endeavour.]
lostinmyway: (Well....)

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-07-09 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't worry, Barnaby. Even if you burn every last cookie that they make, she'll love you anyway.

Grune rises gracefully to her feet and begins a wandering sort of look around the room.]


Hmm.... Let me see....

[What would rainbow cookie-makers look like?]
tearmeanewone: (016)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-09 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
...I thought that sounded a little strange. [Elizabeth laughs, embarrassed that she didn't pick up on the joke. Of course it was a joke. ...though honestly, to Elizabeth, reading made up quite a bit of her daily plan before Booker fell through her ceiling.]

But to be fair--the majority of my life was reading before I came here, you can't blame me for taking that seriously. [Of course now that he's agreed to go with her to 'whatever' she had in mind, Elizabeth had to figure out what that was.]

Well, nothing against the cookies here, but I think I'm going to be hungry after this. What about you?
yourfononsarewhack: (poker face)

[personal profile] yourfononsarewhack 2013-07-09 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[It hadn't been hard to come across just enough in the journals to find Kotetsu's identity as well as that of his daughter. Jade doesn't look very deterred - dealing with difficult people is such fun.]

Have you ever considered reading a book? You'd be surprised at how convenient it is to find loose answers to such questions through just some light reading.