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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 ))

touchofrogue: (I Make This Look Good)

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-13 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Rogue doesn't feel intimidated; she thinks Loki would get a kick out of that. But this does open up an interesting line of conversation.

She crosses her arms and smirks.]


Then I'm tellin' him you only like him for his body.
16autumnroad: (grin)

Always. Sometimes grudgingly, but without fail.

[personal profile] 16autumnroad 2013-07-13 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
"That's good then!" Chouji nods decisively. One of the reasons Hinata's crush on Naruto was so obvious to everyone was her increased shyness around him. Talking normally meant no fainting, no stuttering too badly to get her words out.

He hesitates to mention it aloud, but after a moment of considering how best to frame it, Chouji goes ahead and does so anyway. "You've gotten less shy. We were both the most insecure members of our teams when we started, so it's only a good thing that's improved out of combat as well as in it." Bringing up his own shortcomings seems like a good way to keep her from feeling like he's targeting hers.
twinlionfists: (relaxed)

She claims to do it out of love and care of our wellbeing, Chouji. Watch out for that.

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-13 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
She's not stupid. Far from it, really. But she appreciates the fact that Chouji is trying to make it less awkward for her by not saying something like 'you aren't making a complete idiot of yourself over Naruto anymore, Hinata.'

And he would be right if he had phrased it that way. "Y-yes, I suppose I have. It is easier to be more relaxed around those that I have known for a while however. I hope to use this time to become less timid than I am now." Because she knew her failings painfully well. "I am glad that you have noticed, Chouji-kun. It means that I have succeeded a little then."
16autumnroad: (confused)

[personal profile] 16autumnroad 2013-07-13 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[There was a lot of information packed into that answer, and Chouji's eyes widen slightly. He tries contexualizing it in a way that makes sense given rules he knows, eating one of the cookies she brought as he considers it.]

I don't think we have demons, at least not the same kind, in my world, so I haven't heard about any of this before. Our tailed beasts don't possess things, but they do destroy. We can't banish them anywhere, so we have to seal them to stop them. [And the primary vessel to seal them into is a human being. Like Naruto.]

Do you have much longer left in your training?
16autumnroad: (ponder)

[personal profile] 16autumnroad 2013-07-13 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Once again Chouji waits a second to process the different terms and mindset Elizabeth seems to have, but he finds himself essentially in agreement with what she's saying. "Yeah. I'm glad I have my teammates."

"What sort of journey? I think a lot of people here are probably in the dark too, but I like the idea of helping each other figure out what comes next.
noitatnacni: (you're so in for it.)

[personal profile] noitatnacni 2013-07-13 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
Very true. [Because it isn’t like dragging Robin anywhere is easy. Even with her powers, Zatanna knows he could take her if he wanted to. But hey, who doesn’t love a challenge?]

Oh, of course you do. You just have to balance those responsibilities with spending time with her. I mean, so long as nearly dying in a fiery inferno isn’t her only way of getting your attention, I’m sure you’ll be fine.
noitatnacni: (i don't mind)

[personal profile] noitatnacni 2013-07-13 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
You a big outer space fan? [Although technically Connor’s a clone of an alien, so he’s never actually been. Well, except for being on the Watchtower, but Zatanna doesn’t think she’s supposed to be telling people about the secret Justice League headquarters in space.]
de_bel_survivor: (U N S U R E)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe"?

[How can you not know? Is she that absentminded? Or just forgetful?]

Does that mean I'm the first person you meet?
dissonates: <user name=fontech> (it's lecture time.)

[personal profile] dissonates 2013-07-13 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
I don't really call it anything. [Except an occasional delight at the misfortune of other people, that happens once in a while. He wishes there was a word for that in his language.] I just let it happen. Sort of like enjoying a good glass of alcohol- you can enjoy it, but it's not exactly fun, is it?
dissonates: by SexySanzo (ahhhh you moron)

[personal profile] dissonates 2013-07-13 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Yeah he doubts that 8(]

I should just leave... this is so pointless. Even if I wanted it, a five minute conversation isn't going to get me laid, or whatever Horner called it.
kickingcatcher: (Half of this icon is her hat)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-13 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
No, I'm not, I'm just good at my job! [GOSH, RUDE, KURT.] Thanks, I'm glad you think so. I've had Xatee and Arckee since I was a little kid, and Mega joined up with me not long after I took on the job of filling up the Pokedex, so about three years now.
ribbonbon: (suprised)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-13 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
W-Wait, so you're like a super hero?! Whoah...! I mean, I've met people who can fight and stuff, but I don't think I've met someone who like, went around fighting criminals or whatever...!

...

That's so cool!
de_bel_survivor: (Hm)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
Not here, but mostly what people think about demons in general. There's a lot of legends and superstitions that cast demons as bad guys and tempting people into committing sins. Which is true in most case, but there are some decent demons around.
ribbonbon: (I need to think about this)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-13 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
...Mutants?

[Well, that's a weird thing to bring up. She takes a second to think about that before answering, going with the first thing that springs to mind.]

What, you mean like, in movies or whatever?
de_bel_survivor: (Smile > :))

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
Video games for me, along with music and art stuff. I haven't done that much martial arts, just mostly magic and, well, avoiding to get hit.

[Why bother punching when he can drop an Almighty spell or two?]
de_bel_survivor: ([Yuzu] There there)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... Well, the basic idea is finding and meeting compatible people based on your preferences. If you like them enough from your first impression, you can meet them again for a date. Or hang out, if you just want to be friends.
etherealblast: (Dimension Door)

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-07-13 09:22 am (UTC)(link)
Training? [That gets Fayt's interest.] Like the stuff you did during that battle?

And what's 'probending'?
etherealblast: (Aerial)

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-07-13 09:25 am (UTC)(link)
[A few years?] That long?

[He seems... fairly surprised, and he is, all things considered.]

....But you're right. I don't know that many people, yet.
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etherealblast: (Standby Healing)

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-07-13 09:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Fayt had his own goofy old man to hang around with, so he would probably understand the sentiment.]

Mostly? Read and train. Sometimes I help my roommate build things.
de_bel_survivor: (Chat > This is what I think)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Wow, that's so terrible, he love it!

He leans in forward, looking at her in the eyes.
]

Are you really?
etherealblast: (Dimension Door)

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-07-13 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
A pony....?

[There's mild disbelief in his tone alongside a raised eyebrow.]
de_bel_survivor: (Smile > :))

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-13 09:44 am (UTC)(link)
Technically, a unicorn. [Judging from that horn Twilight have.] It's pretty fun and interesting to talk with her.
curiositykills: Under the Red Hood (I've stood in the dark)

[personal profile] curiositykills 2013-07-13 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
I sure hope so. I love running into burning buildings just as much as the next guy, but it's not exactly my idea of a date. Especially not when I've got other buildings to be breaking into.
calmbeforethe: (speaking)

[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-07-13 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
Disgruntled old men? [ Ororo chuckles, grinning. ] That certainly is one amusing way to put it.
elevatoravatar: (Hrm...)

[personal profile] elevatoravatar 2013-07-13 11:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Hrm, I set out to kill a monster. The problem is the monster feeds off of humanity, so I suppose, my journey is to find out why it is being fed."

She lets out a breath.

"And I have seen those with team mates, and they do seem to have a wonderful time of it."