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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: (Stray)

[personal profile] voidseeing 2013-08-28 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[But Gai just grins, not looking bothered by that at all.]

You don't need to apologize for that. At least you landed on the chair when you tried to take your seat.
inventings: "When she was just a girl, she expected the world but it flew away from her reach and the bullets catch in her teeth." (⊰ EVEN IN PARADISE ⊱)

[personal profile] inventings 2013-08-28 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Could you? I admit that I'm not astrologist when it comes to the mapping of the skies no matter how much I love to gaze at them.

{ She snorts a bit at the thank you with a grin, waving the praise away though she is glowing from the words. } Please, my dear. You don't need to thank me for this. I'm always glad to make a lovely girl like yourself smile.
inventings: "They say I'm cold cold cold. Oh baby why so cold? I'm super sweet; sealed with a kiss." (⊰ YOU'RE NOT IN ON THE JOKE ⊱)

[personal profile] inventings 2013-08-28 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Why yes. It is. We are the country of wine and women and romance. I like to believe I am an expert on all three subjects due to my time and upbringing there. If you do not mind me bragging.

{ Addie here does love the sound of her own voice at times with how much she talks and tries so hard to sound eloquent. At least she goes quiet for a second to ponder his question about her clothing. The clothing she never made before.

Not that that had be to known.
} Unfortunately not yet. I am a mere student, still learning. But there is an attempt on my side to apply it in a practical manner. I am to make a dress for someone. It will be an interesting challenge seeing she is a purple pony.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (This is my happy face! ^_^)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-08-29 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
[As long as he doesn't have to talk about himself Vash is happy to let Addie talk all night long and listen to her own voice.] Wine, woman, and romance. Sounds like my kind of country, alright!

And being a student is nothing to sneeze at or call mere! You're just learning all the small basics everyone needs to know then as soon as you're done I'm sure you're going to wow them all!
blessingone: (so much better than all this)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-08-31 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Honestly, a part of Fenimore would love a chance to offload the work of raising Sophie on someone else, but a part of her is uncomfortable with the idea. She doesn't really feel like examining either of those parts. ]

I'll cross that bridge if I come to it. It'd be harder around here, though. No one could guarantee that they'd be around for long.

[ She shakes her head.] But this doesn't have much to do with this event, does it? It's not that I don't appreciate the advice, but -- I should probably be asking you about yourself, like...like where you come from, or something like that.
blessingone: (we've been sitting here for hours)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-08-31 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[She resists the urge to roll her eyes. She might normally been amused, but she's still affected by the first impression. Still, no need for her to be rude.]

So, you're having trouble learning much in the way of magic around here, huh? I haven't tried it myself, but it does seem like it might be a bit hard.
prims: (+ excited tbh.)

it's always okay!!

[personal profile] prims 2013-09-01 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
It's basically - okay, say you have a strawberry. The person teaching me how to do this knows how to cut them into flowers, glazed with honey to stay fresh even in that shape.
prims: (Default)

[personal profile] prims 2013-09-01 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
Ikki...? I'm afraid I don't know her. [ AND YOU NEVER WILL. ]

Yes. We're...very close, and always have been. She half raised me, sometimes.
prims: (Default)

[personal profile] prims 2013-09-01 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
Katniss? She's...probably the strongest, most determined person I know. [ And Prim knows her sister has her weaknesses, yes, but... ] She'd do anything for me, for our family. And she's probably my best friend, too.
musubi: (friendly skepticism)

[personal profile] musubi 2013-09-01 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't say I'm having trouble learning it... just getting them to teach me. I don't have any trouble picking up things from the ones that will.

[Even if he hadn't really been seeking to learn from Nala in the first place. He'd all but shoved the healing arts aside once Hyt opened up to him.]
neverplaysfair: (That was a nice distraction.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-09-01 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nonsense, giving advice is Joshua's social activity. ]

Shibuya. Tokyo. Japan. Earth. I'm not sure how broad I need to get before it starts meaning anything to you.
lostinmyway: (Oh my isn't this lovely?)

Bless you. <333

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-09-02 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Grune's expression brightens.]

My, that sounds beautiful! Can you make art with any fruit?
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-09-04 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
They do tend to wear hoods, Tis true.

I think it's supposed to have something to do with humility. Doesn't seem to work for most of them.
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-09-04 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, were your parents away, or deceased?

She dues have that air about her. Of responsibility.
rashness: (Double Duncing)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-09-04 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I dunno, I me---... I guess it's sort of split, in terms of the monks I know.
blessingone: (the same bad lines always get you)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-09-05 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know about that. There's plenty of things to do at the beach outside the water, and then you don't have to worry if the water turns out to be colder than you thought.
blessingone: (always thought that this could never be)

1/2

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-09-05 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Well...yeah, I guess so. But that's just normal for kids as they get older. I didn't really think she was --
blessingone: (I'll be awful sometimes)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-09-05 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Oh wait. This was "Ass." She chokes back a laugh, bringing her hand up to her mouth as she pretends it was a cough.]

Ah. Well, it's not perfect, but she has gotten better at pronouncing things.
dissonates: <user name=fontech> (blush wtf is this shit)

[personal profile] dissonates 2013-09-06 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
[...Dammit, he'd been hoping she wouldn't know about it, but he's pretty sure he knows why she was giggling. Dammit.]

That's... that's a good thing. Definitely.
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-09-06 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Most of the ones I've met are Christians. They're rather amusing.
prims: (Default)

[personal profile] prims 2013-09-08 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
Not yet. I'm working on doing apples, first. More room to make mistakes with.
prims: (Default)

[personal profile] prims 2013-09-08 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
Our father used to be busy a lot, and then he passed away. And our mother... [ Prim thinks how to say this. ] ...She was away, too.

[ more or less. ]
inventings: "There's a place that I go that nobody knows where the rivers flow and I call it home." (⊰ POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE ⊱)

I'm so sorry this took so long argh.

[personal profile] inventings 2013-09-08 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
You don't have France where you are from? { She dramatically clucks her tongue, giving him a look of sweet sympathy that was also a bit teasing. } I shall do my best to make up for you if that is truly the case! You have no idea what you have been missing out on, my good sir.

Your flattery is so sweet. It makes me happy to know someone has confidence in my talents. Where I am from it can be very competitive with how only a handful can be considered the great designers and the rest are considered mediocre. I like to think I have worked and studied hard enough to be closer to the former than still be a latter.
lostinmyway: (Cozy Big Sister.)

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2013-09-08 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a good idea. [She smiles.] But don't worry. As long as you practice a lot, I know you'll be able to make beautiful art someday.
rashness: (Melody)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-09-08 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I've known a lotta Christians too! But probably more Buddhists, on the whole.