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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 ))

etherealblast: (pic#5693159)

Korra

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-06-24 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
[It doesn't take long for Fayt to find the next table with his next match up. The layout of the place was pretty easy to get used to, even with the whistle blowing every five minutes. His next partner is a rather pleasant surprise, though.

Now that was a face Fayt recognized.]
Hey. Long time no see!
tokennonbender: (Anyway let's party!)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-06-24 09:42 am (UTC)(link)
Oh will you? How magnanimous of you. How can I resist such an offer?

[She leans back in her chair, crossing her arms as she seems to think over what to say, her green eyes thoughtful.]

Okay. Had any luck tonight? Fallen madly in love?
tokennonbender: (If you would just LISTEN!)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-06-24 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
"A few. Everyone here is pretty interesting, honestly. Strange powers and remarkable worlds to talk about. And strange hair colors." She grinned. "I mean, I'm just here to make friends, I don't need dates or anything, so I guess a few of them might be disappointed?"

"But I'm having fun." She shrugged. "How about yourself?"
etherealblast: (pic#5693109)

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-06-24 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
[He's a bit surprised by the curtsy when he was expecting a handshake, and it shows in a slight widening of his eyes. It was a rather elegant move for this sort of thing, but there's no comment on it from Fayt aside from a very late nod of the head in return. Either that was customary where she was from, or she was from a pretty old fashioned era....

He takes a seat himself.]
I'm from a place called Earth. It's not all that uncommon, where I'm from. How about you?
etherealblast: or take without permission of the colorist ok (pic#5693093)

Re: Hisoka Kurosaki

[personal profile] etherealblast 2013-06-24 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Fayt had just taken a moment to pick up a can of cola and some cookies on his way to the next table. It was on the way and wouldn't have caused any real delays, but he was surprised to see his next partner..... didn't really look all that well at all, as he made his way over.] Hey. You ok?

[He frowns a little, before offering the chilly can over to the guy.] You look like you might need this more than I do.
calmbeforethe: (speaking)

[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-06-24 11:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh gosh you two, way to lay on the charm. Ororo bows her head, hiding the dusky blush on her cheeks as she fights a persistent smile. ]

Flatterers, the both of you. [ She tries to give them both an accusing glare, and utterly fails. ]

How are things looking from your end? No trouble, I hope.
winds_voice: (More Thought Required)

[personal profile] winds_voice 2013-06-24 11:22 am (UTC)(link)
... [Nope, Eley still isn't registering his seductive movements at all. And he still isn't quite understanding where this is going. Beds were for sleeping in right?]

I have no need of sleep and usually only find myself in bed when recovering from illness or injury. It is not especially pleasurable either... I am not sure how joining you would make it any different.
winds_voice: (Curious)

[personal profile] winds_voice 2013-06-24 11:29 am (UTC)(link)
[The pig's scowl seems to have no affect on the Spirit, but he does tilt his head at the creature rather curiously. Were animals really that expressive? He hadn't paid much attention to them before, if he was honest.]

I am not sure if he approves of me, judging by his expression.

[Anyway he was supposed to be learning more about the people here, not the animals, so he'll just try to divert the conversation back to his partner before time runs out.]

Perhaps you could tell me a little about what you do.
winds_voice: (Distant)

[personal profile] winds_voice 2013-06-24 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Eley isn't sure if he would label the experience a good one just yet, but as he sat down across from her he supposed he better answer. It was a way to break the ice so to speak after all.]

It has been... interesting, I suppose. I know little about what is expected when it comes to human romance or dating.
neverplaysfair: (Morning; sunshine.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-06-24 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
Why, hello.

[ Joshua gives a small wave and giggles. ]

Are you my next partner?
winds_voice: (Curious)

[personal profile] winds_voice 2013-06-24 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
...perhaps that is why humans seem to so readily consume these kinds of drinks.

[He wonders. Alcohol did seem to be popular among them after all.]

Ah, thank you for bringing it. My name is Eleytheria.
neverplaysfair: (Why don't we play one last Game?)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-06-24 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
Joshua. The pleasure is mine.

[ Josh, for his part, is completely at ease. He smiles and tilts his head just the slightest. ]

Are you enjoying this so far?
neverplaysfair: (Morning; sunshine.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-06-24 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ "What's up" appears to be your sugar levels, miss. But he giggles. ]

Oh, you know. Meeting a large collection of people and making important and possibly life-altering judgments about them in the span of five minutes each. The usual.

I'm Joshua. A pleasure meeting you.
i_speak_softly: (Do you even listen to yourself)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-24 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Who has a pet pig?]

[Don blinks uncertainly at the animal.]


Have you had him a long time?
i_speak_softly: (I do not like the looks of that.)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-24 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. This makes him a little uncomfortable.]

This isn't a date.
neverplaysfair: (Your timer must be nearly ticked out.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-06-24 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's okay, Fenimore! Joshua's a good sport. Particularly when it comes to his wings. ]

Certainly seems that way, doesn't it? But no, they're quite natural. I tried to dye a friend's wings once, and it's rather difficult to get a nice bright shade of orange. [ Not that the orange is probably visible, given that it only seems to be a few of the feathers on the backs of the wings, but that's not the point. Josh is telling a little story to break the ice. ] Pink and red were also hard to separate.
relictusdeus: (Flirt)

[personal profile] relictusdeus 2013-06-24 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
[There is one person from Isaac's list whom has not yet been crossed off -- and were it not for Richard's nametag, he would have passed the fellow keeping to the corner by with little more than a pointed, amused glance, because no attendee is spared from his leering. But if that is not the case, he shall make his advance with the slyest and slickest of grins.]

Richard... you dog. How cruel of you to hide and keep one waiting.

[Of course, should Richard not in fact be wearing a nametag, he will simply receive the look described above before Isaac saunters out the room.]
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Aw come on...)

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking anymore. @.@ Just, this job man... makes my brain leak out

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-06-24 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Well look no further my dear! Because you won't find anyone more charming than me! I'm afraid I'm here to steal your heart away.
relictusdeus: (Rolling eyes)

tw: smut talk

[personal profile] relictusdeus 2013-06-24 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is powerless to keep himself from rolling his eyes and heaving a soft, theatrical sigh of annoyance.]

God help you. [He mutters under his breath.] Does coitus a tergo mean anything to you? Being taken from behind? I suppose this I must ask first: know you your back from your front?
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Hey!!! Me likey!)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-06-24 12:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh! Well hello there cutie!]

Hello there cutie! Having a good time so far?
winds_voice: (Not Sure If Want)

Re: tw: smut talk

[personal profile] winds_voice 2013-06-24 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[By this point Eleytheria knows he's missing something. And something he assumes is obvious to other people, judging by how annoyed Isaac seems about this. Apparently there were still things he really should learn to save himself further embarrassment.]

Of course I know front from back. But I have never heard of the other expression. At least... not in the way that I assume you mean it.

[Being 'taken' just conjured images of someone trying to restrain and kidnap another.]
relictusdeus: (-_-)

tw: smut talk

[personal profile] relictusdeus 2013-06-24 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
And how is it that you - - ugh. [Irritably he waves aside his own question, recognizing it as a waste of time in what overall strikes him as an especially great waste of his time.] Never mind. Well good, then, at least you know of something. Though clearly you have never lain with another man. Coupled, if you will, and known the keenest of fleshly pleasures.

[He'd have used the f-word to refer to the act for its raw ferocity and power, but it would only confuse the spirit further, he muses.]

'twould be a surprise to me have you lain with anything, really. I cannot blame others if you have driven them mad with the utter blankness of your expression.
elevatoravatar: (Pondering Liz)

[personal profile] elevatoravatar 2013-06-24 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Elizabeth had a wide eyed look about her for the whole event, in here was honestly more people at one time than she'd been exposed to in her existence so the whole thing was a bit intimidating. Still this was for the social links so she sat down across from the blonde and bowed her head.

"Hello! I am Elizabeth and you were listed as a potential social link?"
elevatoravatar: (summer mystery)

[personal profile] elevatoravatar 2013-06-24 01:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Elizabeth smiled and nodded as she sat down, seeming completely unbothered by the fact she was sitting across from a giant anthropomorphic turtle. Her eyes twinkled as she tilted her head.

"You favor purple as well?"
elevatoravatar: (cheerful liz)

[personal profile] elevatoravatar 2013-06-24 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Elizabeth looked at her card, then looked at the man in front of her and bowed.

"Hello! I am Elizabeth, may I have a seat?"