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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 ))

lostinmyway: (It's always a sunny day.)

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-07-17 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Grune really hadn't given the question of the questionnaires much thought, and she really only has a vague idea of how much work would be involved. Cookies are much more her speed, and so that's what she focuses on.]

Oh, are Teddy and Billy the ones who made the cookies? [Has someone already told her this?] They're so pretty!
lostinmyway: (Quiet cheer.)

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-07-17 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, well, I just love going to parties and making new friends! [She clasps her hands together.] It's so much fun, learning all about them and thinking of nice things to do together.

Are you here to make lots of friends, too?
misterbrief: (Where's Gohan?  I know you're not him.)

[personal profile] misterbrief 2013-07-17 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yes, they're here. I can see him sitting right over there. He's got a lot of talking to do. [He and Cliff are friends, so there won't be a bar fight. Thankfully for all, probably.]

I've got half a mind to drag him over here myself. In fact, I just might do that. We might have another visitor to the table in a few seconds.
Edited 2013-07-17 21:54 (UTC)
16autumnroad: (pic#6283196)

[personal profile] 16autumnroad 2013-07-18 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, that's better than the alternative. At least no one takes offense or gets their feelings hurt." He considers the former more likely but worries more about the latter.

"I've been here sine mid-March, a little over three months." Chouji knows he's still fairly new here compared to most of the village's residents. "What about you?"
fashionably_strong: (sociable)

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-07-18 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
Fair enough. Feel free to stop by, though. I'll even make sure there's a cupcake with your name on it.

[A cupcake that she'd hide because some people would probably eat it no matter whose name was on it.]
fashionably_strong: (surprised)

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-07-18 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Wow. That's a lot of countries.

[She looks surprised.]

I wonder what else is different about our Earths.

[One thing occurs to her.]

Does yours have any...special legends that are actually a real thing?
fashionably_strong: (smug)

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-07-18 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Well, considering this place takes people from all different timelines, I can think of a few people that I'm really glad aren't here from my universe...but it's great to have friends and acquaintances here.

[Just not evil aliens bent on destroying or taking over the planet.]
16autumnroad: (dismayed)

[personal profile] 16autumnroad 2013-07-18 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Kill a monster?" Chouji winces slightly, picturing the Juubi, the destruction of headquarters. He should be at home fighting a monster right now too. The casualties their force has taken... "I was helping with something like that at home. We had an army, though."

He really doesn't want to think about facing that sort of beast on his own.

"I hope you find whatever information you need to stop it."
castbytheglyph: (Right?!)

[personal profile] castbytheglyph 2013-07-18 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[A talkative engineer who just so happens to be the Child of Amarcia! ... Which isn't really a title at all and doesn't measure up to being the Lord of Lhant or the prince of Windor, but hey, being the brightest Amarcian mind is still pretty good.]

We go way back, waaay back. We first met when I touched their friend and got totally blasted, it was so awesome! Oh man, I'm totally taking a trip down memory lane right now.

[Ah yes, getting attacked by Sophie. Those were some good times.]
castbytheglyph: (Again tomorrow right?)

[personal profile] castbytheglyph 2013-07-18 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Ooh, magic, very nice. It seems like a pretty broad study to Pascal, given what's considered magic between worlds. It must be a very rewarding topic to research!]

Kinda sorta! I love learning about all kinds of stuff. Like this one time, I found this awesome book in the library about records from all around the world. Did you know the tallest horse ever was twenty hands, two and three-quarter inches tall?

[She doesn't know whose hands were using in that measurement, or that hands could even be used as a unit of measurement anyway, but it sure sounds pretty big to her!]
castbytheglyph: (If we open a door to an uncharted path)

[personal profile] castbytheglyph 2013-07-18 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Same here, I think I've been to way more parties here than I ever did back home. There's always the new feather ones, and that one about the moon and cakes and stuff, and one for when its a new year, christmas parties, summer parties, that party in February where everyone is getting all lovey-dovey...

[That last one was probably more of an experiment than a proper party, but oh well. The list goes on.]
castbytheglyph: (All I do is think of you!)

[personal profile] castbytheglyph 2013-07-18 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[She's about to reply, but she can't help but feel as though there might be a pattern emerging here.]

Hey Joshua, let's saaay if I said it's totally worth the time and trouble and stuff. Would you just say 'but what if blah blah blah' or something like that?
thisismylife: (Smirk)

[personal profile] thisismylife 2013-07-18 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[She snickers, her skeptical expression clearly stating plainly her expectations about that. She wiggles her fingers at him in a goodbye wave.]

I'll do my best. And pro-tip. Definitely do that heart thing if you meet her. Definite brownie points there, Sparky.
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-18 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be certain to let a great many people know. [No he won't.]

Indeed. Love of that sort of work is often what gets me to pry myself from my bed.

Do you often have trouble dragging yourself forth?
Edited 2013-07-18 02:00 (UTC)
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-18 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
All right. The offer stands if you change your mind...
thisismylife: (Facepalm)

[personal profile] thisismylife 2013-07-18 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
...Seventy? Holy crap. That's a heck of a jump. Messing with timelines gets so confusing.
thisismylife: (Pleased)

[personal profile] thisismylife 2013-07-18 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
I'll do that. Zatanna and I will be sure to swing by for it.

believeit: <user name=dobe_teme site=livejournal.com> (he wouldnt do that)

[personal profile] believeit 2013-07-18 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Same. We're lucky none of the bad guys showed up here. Maybe they only pick the good guys for this place?

[Its kind of naive to think, but it's also true! So far, at least, from what he has experienced.]
castbytheglyph: (Did I fall in love I wonder?)

[personal profile] castbytheglyph 2013-07-18 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Purple? Purple. [Totally purple.] I said the same kinda thing! He totally asked me to help find him a bride and everything, no one's ever asked me something like that before!

[And with good reason. If anyone ever expects Pascal to help them with love, romance and getting married then they might need to alter their expectations.]

They're pretty interesting, and a colonel to boot! His name's Jade. He's the tall guy with glasses, you might've seen him around.
de_bel_survivor: ([Yuzu] There there)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-18 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
...I guess you probably misread the questions at the beginning.

[Kouki thought they're clear enough, but maybe not?]
tsunderebunny: (tiger -- lame ojii-san)

[personal profile] tsunderebunny 2013-07-18 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
Totally--?

[He stared at Pascal, completely perplexed.]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that.
fourthgenerationprincess: (Sideways glance)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-07-18 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yep! How do you think writers get their ideas! From history!
fourthgenerationprincess: (Twience)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-07-18 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Twilight nods sagely. ] Good point! This way they can learn about you without that sort of prior impression!

[ Speaking of learning about him... ] So, if you don't tempt people, what do you like to do?
fourthgenerationprincess: (thinking)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-07-18 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ She glances at the girl's hands. Twilight can't be more than eight of her hands tall, herself. ] That's enormous! Though I think your horses are on a different scale from us ponies. There aren't a lot of us that are anywhere near that height! Except maybe Princess Celestia.

I'd love to read that book, though! Was it in Luceti's library?
etherealblast: (pic#5693159)

No problem o/ I'm a bit late myself.

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-07-18 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[His smile grows into a grin, and he shakes his head. She isn't the first person he's met today who wasn't used to it.] Not at all. Do you come from someplace this isn't used, then?