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 ))

Comments

I would never do that.

[systemshock]

Well, you've got the art. All you need is a story.

[believeit]

Oh! Right. Well we're having fun, right? I think so!

[This is at least a good way to make new friends, he thinks.]

[musubi]

Oh, that's a tough one. They were all pretty stellar.

Did you see anyone you might be interested in?

[ledbythewind]

[Richard shakes his head, a tiny smile tugging at the corners of his lips.]

No, I'm afraid I'm not exactly looking to get involved with anyone. I wouldn't want to get someone's hopes up.

[He knows by now that it would only end in tears.]

[lostinmyway]

[...Whut.]

Why wouldn't they enjoy friendships?

[Yeah, you definitely just broke her brain there.]

[fleurdesel]

Depending upon the conversation, yes.

[twinlionfists]

[That is the story of her life, Joshua. Thanks.]

Then it is best to be as honest as you possibly can about the situation, is it not? Besides, one cannot expect to change another's feelings just for one's own comfort. Life does not work that way.

[She would know.]

[etherealblast]

Good to meet you, too. [The smile is still on his face as he jokes a bit.] So have you been making that kind of entrance when you meet all your partners, or am I just lucky?

[seleniahymn]

Is that so? Could you tell me a bit more of whether you had any similar situations to this in your world? You mentioned that this practice did exist...

[seleniahymn]

You mean it's not common for people to sit down at parties? [Count her among those people who has never been to a celebration like this before Luceti. Even if the last time she attended one she'd been told that such things didn't really matter...]

I suppose... right now does seem like one... [She did dress up differently from her usual uniform, too.]

[seleniahymn]

Yes, I wonder if what I wrote on my form was perhaps too broad... [Not that she had pinpointed yet what exactly it was.]

Have you been having a good time, at least?

[implanta]

Ah-- you think so? I don't do well one-on-one like this, but if you think I'm charming, then I suppose I'm getting better at it...!

[That was a good thing! Maybe time here had finally paid off, and now she wasn't too awkward like she had been before.]

It seems you've had time to learn how to charm people, you're much better at it.

[implanta]

Because you're my friend. I read it in a book I read, one friend sneaks up behind the other and scares them! They laugh about it afterward and everything! So I wanted to try it, and I know you the best. You were the perfect person to try it on.

[implanta]

[It could be disastrous if not--]

I am too. [And a quick glance to the paper--] You're.. looking for a girlfriend, I take it? I guess I'm a little interested in romance, if it comes to that.

[implanta]

Yes, that's what I'm best at. Although, I don't use my abilities often here since a lot of my songs are for attacking. [...well. There's also the matter of the giant magic laser she can conjure up to some degree here...]

I have to ask though, since the flower petals were your own ability, was that magic as well? Or something else? I've never seen magic like that.

/sobs i am so late and i will get Maron over here too

[implanta]

[...wh....at is with the hand? This has her really, REALLY confused uh-- oh. A... handshake? That's the only thing she can think of so uh. Let's try that! After a moment of STARING CONFUSED, Cloche offers her hand out to him as well and attempts this "handshake" thing. It's not so bad, she doesn't think.]

I-I'm not really used to this sort of greeting, so... I hope I'm not misinterpreting anything.

[implanta]

E-enchanting? Thank you, I don't think I've heard that today.

[That loosened things up a little, enough for her to finally take her seat and slack off on staying focused.]

My apologies, I forgot to even sit down.

[etherealblast]

A unicorn?

[That was..... something else, alright.] Wonder if I'll bump into them here....

[etherealblast]

I know people stick around that long. But the amount of people I've met who have been here for years is... [Worrying.] making it sound not as unlikely as you'd think at first.

[etherealblast]

[It's at this moment Fayt is torn between following one line of question or the other, but in the end, asking about sports wins out. Maybe he'd ask about training later.] What kind of sport is it? I don't think we have 'probending' where I'm from.

I used to play basketball back home, though. [And his team had made it all the way to the universal competition, but he fails to mention that.]

[goldenglasses]

Well, I will happily answer to Charming if that's what you like. Or even Prince, Slave, or Spot and Fido! Whatever you wish to call me I will always answer the call my beautiful dream girl.

Or you could call me, Vash, but it's totally up to you.

[elevatoravatar]

"To some degree, but how many would use as a defense to a crime 'I did not know that was the law' or something like that? I am to fault for every mistake I make and not the situation, and as such I must keep tight the reins of control over what I do."

[tokennonbender]

Oh. [Well, that was something Asami could understand. She smiles weakly after a moment.]

Perhaps a happier topic?

[goldenglasses]

Ahahahaha, I've actually been here for three years now. Time sure does fly sometimes!

[lostinmyway]

[Aaaaaaaaand she's getting visibly more confused by the minute.]

Do you think that's right?