selfhelp: ([billy] i have the best boyfriend)
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 ))

touchofrogue: (Oh My My)

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-10 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Rogue snaked her arms around his neck and moved closer as if she was going to kiss him. She stopped several inches away from his lips, "Too bad no one's got anythin' worth trading here. Guess I'd better keep you for myself."
complicatedliar: (giggley)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-10 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
He grinned. "The hardship you suffer for my sake."
musubi: (fixin' mah hat)

[personal profile] musubi 2013-07-10 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, look at you being a big man.

I bet you've never even looked at a swimsuit mag.
touchofrogue: ((not bad for a girl who can't touch))

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-10 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mmm, I'm a saint," Rogue said, mischief twinkling in her eyes. She closed the distance between them to give him a very UNsaint-like kiss.
complicatedliar: (giggley)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-10 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Loki happily lingered on that kiss. "I'd no idea saints were so good at kissing."
touchofrogue: (Trust Me - You Want Me on Your Side)

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-10 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Rogue kissed the side of his mouth and then pulled away, voice pitched low, "Some of us had good teachers."

And before the full significance of that statement had a chance to sink in to either of them (she hoped), Rogue moved to disentangle herself from him. "Now get on out there an' make some friends."

And - she couldn't help herself, she really couldn't - Rogue gave him a discrete pat on the rear to speed him on his way, football player style. Then she turned to saunter away; and she would make sure that she did, in fact, saunter.
Edited 2013-07-10 20:44 (UTC)
touchofrogue: (Oh My My)

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-10 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no you don't, Kaplan. [Echoes of her laughter remain in her voice.] It's not that easy. But I will say, it's not the first adjective that comes ta mind when I think about my boyfriend.
complicatedliar: (sideways glance)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-10 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Feeling smug, he turned to go himself. At which point she patted him on the butt. That earned her a startled look.

...mortals.
maito: (kishimoto likes me after all!!)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you think a speed date is all about?

[ SO NONPLUSSED. What is up with this girl. ] If not a method of measuring our respective skill at running, then what...?
maito: (wink and you'll miss it)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Not yet, my opponent! Are you unsure how to proceed somehow? If you want, you can give the signal, so you will not have to worry about me cheating!
rashness: (Memo Erin)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-10 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Why would you want to scare me?

[ . . . ]
rashness: (Muri muri)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-10 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
How should I know! I haven't even met the guy, I just know his name. [A beat] You ever heard of some guy named Masaomi?
rashness: (Good Evening)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-10 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, cool! ...What's a Kryptonian, though?

[You know he wonders if Satan has more intense powers than-- well no he could do the Blue Night. OF course he does]
maito: (like you just don't care)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Isn't it obvious?! We'll measure our respective speeds in a race! The winner will receive the highest honors!

[ Gai strikes an entirely unnecessary superhero pose. ]

So if you're ready, let's get started!
maito: (kishimoto likes me after all!!)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Gai's happily huffing and puffing along, stretching this way and that way, feeling his muscles warming up and becoming more supple with every inch he forces them to yield. ]

Group exercises?

[ That actually manages to catch him off-guard. He never really thought about it that way. ] Hmm. Well, that's not really my profession. However, assisting others to reach a peak physical condition... there would certainly be youthful merit in that!
rashness: (High School Never Endsds)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-10 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
So what if I don't have that sort of money to burn?!
maito: (YAMETEEE)

THIS THREAD IS AMAZING

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
You understand completely!! I always make it a point to push my body to its limits! Others say it's unnecessary to do that, but... you're right, there's definitely pleasure in pain, if it leads to great accomplishments! And if these accomplishments can be shared with others, that makes them even more worthwhile!

[ In fact, Gai actually slides into the chair meant for him, and bangs his fists on the table. ] You are truly a kindred spirit when it comes to training!
tsunderebunny: (resigned -- honestly)

[personal profile] tsunderebunny 2013-07-10 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sighed. It was clear that he couldn't win against this man.]

...Alright, you give the signal. The last one to find a tiger owes the other a drink.

[He might need one by the end of the night.]
maito: (NAISU GAI)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
A race with a hunting aspect! For a moment I was worried about your lack of commitment, but now I see you were simply waiting for a change to up the ante! Very well. A tiger it is! I won't even resort to using my secret technique - that's a promise I can make already!

[ No Daytime Tiger. Ah, well! There must be some sort of tiger around! ]

Very well then! On the count of three - one...!

[ Gai crouches low to the ground. ]

Two...!

[ And gets into a proper starting posture. ]

Three...!!

[ His every muscle trembles. ]

Go!!

[ And with that eardrum-shattering shout, he's off like a gunshot. ]
generalflirt: Modified by <user name="saltprince"> (PM if you want me to take it down) (Eh who cares...)

[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-07-10 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, hey. You're a natural, I can tell. We've got some time!
tearmeanewone: (037)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-10 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elizabeth looks a little shocked by how impressively rude he's being. She'd almost feel offended if he hadn't essentially just deftly cut her attempt at conversation completely off at the legs. She's a little too stunned to do anything but stare.]

...what... do you call it then? Enjoyment?

[Because if so, Elizabeth has a thesaurus she'd like to show him.]
tsunderebunny: (amused -- honestly)

[personal profile] tsunderebunny 2013-07-10 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Barnaby just stands back and watches the display with a sigh of relief. At least he had the man out of his hair-- hopefully.]
tearmeanewone: (019)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-10 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it's a little early for me to be thinking about that right now. [She nervously tucks some of her hair behind her ear and folds her hands in her lap.] Before I came here, I was only really close to one person. I just wanted to meet people. And learn about 'dating'.
voidseeing: (Come with me)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-07-10 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Not an exaggeration at all; Gai notices everything, and the other guys weren't exactly being subtle about checking her out.]

I'll escape as soon as I can, even if I have to chase the other girls away in the process.

[Okay, he can't resist a little bit more teasing.]
maito: (screw your sharks)

[personal profile] maito 2013-07-10 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There is a surprising dearth of tigers in this place. Gai's checking bottles for logos, peeking at outfits (earning him some annoyed stares) and even diving underneath furniture to see if there's some carpenter's seal featuring a tiger.

But nothing! Nowhere! And his opponent seems to relaxed - could it be he's already found a tiger, and is just letting Gai suffer?!

A terrible thought!! Gai rushes desperately on. ]