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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 ))

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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:21 am (UTC)(link)

I love shopping! Swimming is fun, too. Or beach volleyball!

[Especially if she's got a cute beach outfit. Bulla's not one to wear ultra revealing swimsuits, but she does like to be well put together.]
rashness: (You and I Collide)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-06-25 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
-Wha?! Who's there?! [He doesn't want to jerk away or anything, because it might hurt this girl -? yes, girl. But it's a genuinely surprised reaction with a bit of flailing, given he didn't even notice her. Ooops]
rashness: (Three's Company)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-06-25 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Wow that... that does admittedly sound totally boring, but he was attentive for that, and he nods all the same. Other people do have different hobbies after all, and as long as its not hurting anyone, that's cool]

Bet it looks pretty in the end.
rashness: (I want you)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-06-25 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
Ossu-- I'm Rin, Rin Okumura. Nice to meet you.

[Man he's said "nice to meet you" so many times tonight it almost doesn't seem real, anymore. Oh well, this is... oh, it's not romance. Another friend thing. Okay, this is less pressure]
originaljackass: (Bang you're dead)

[personal profile] originaljackass 2013-06-25 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Jack Horner. Though, sometimes I'm called Jack of the Tales. You may have seen my movie. I played it a few months ago."

Jack and the Beanstalk. The true story of Jack's humble origins. He was rather proud of it.
fashionably_strong: (scared)

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
Although Bulla was meeting with the people who were on her list, she was also generally mingling and talking to people. She saw the blood on Logan, and the mud, and ran over.

"Oh my gosh, Mr. Logan! Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?"

There was no visible damage, but that didn't mean he didn't get hurt at all. With all of the mud, and the blood, it was hard to tell what was his injuries, and what had come from whatever was unfortunate enough to tangle with him.

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[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-06-25 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ororo reaches out to shake his offered hand, her grip friendly. ]

And I am Ororo. It's very nice to meet you, Cliff. And you're very fortunate, if an alliance of this sort isn't quite needed in your home. [ She says so with a bit of a smile. After all, if one world can be as open and accepting as that, then it can be done anywhere else, can't it? ]
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[personal profile] faithfulflame 2013-06-25 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[After the whistle, Rei finds herself across from a girl she doesn't know, a definite change from the majority of her "dates" tonight. Bowing, she takes a seat with a faint smile. She's not really dressed up, but she certainly looks elegant and friendly in her voluminous miko robes.]

Hello, my name is Rei. Rei Hino. It seems we're partners tonight, so let's try and enjoy our time tonight. You are...[She checks the list she got.] Crystal-san?

[She realizes she sounds a little stilted, but...she's nervous, and not really sure what to make of all this at all.]
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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
I think Billy and Teddy did a great job organizing this.

[Seriously, they got quite the turnout. She's impressed with their organizational skills. It also gives them something less awkward to discuss.]

So, how have you been lately?
rashness: (Serenity Fires)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-06-25 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, another westerner. Okay - he takes the hand with a firm shake and nods his head to show .. attentiveness, he guesses. either way-] Nice to meet you too.

[Man he's said that phrase a lot tonight]
rashness: (Homura...)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-06-25 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Uh... Okay, I guess? I've been workin' at Seventh Heaven and getting the pool by my house in order. [And Izumo- well, let's not go there]
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[personal profile] originaljackass 2013-06-25 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
In the interest of being difficult, he asked another question: "Alcoholic or non?"
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[personal profile] fleurdesel 2013-06-25 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Everyone misses having a purpose and direction, Isaac.

[She leans back in her chair- not withdrawing but merely getting comfortable. As frustrating as she might have found the man before he seems...less malicious now. Perhaps extended exposure to Loki has given her reason to tolorate more oddness. Perhaps not.]
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-06-25 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
It is quite an interesting collection of people. Why, I hear that there's a full grown man around that dresses like the flag of his country on occasion.
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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Well, different worlds, different names, right? You're the first person named Naruto that I've ever met.

[She takes a seat.]

So, what do you do for fun around here?
faithfulflame: (Rei Red Dress)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2013-06-25 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, Rei remembers Joshua from the Halloween parlor game they'd played the following October. He seemed alright, in his own way so she'll take her seat across from him with a smile and a polite bow.]

It seems we're partners, Joshua-san. It's nice to see you again.
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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Looks like it. My name is Bulla. It's nice to meet you.

[She offers her hand to shake, having decided to go in addressing everyone as a potential friend. She'd rather get to know even her romantic matches as friends first. It's way less awkward that way.]
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[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-06-25 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Sweet, I've still got a chance. I'll have to turn up the charm to high levels.

[With a raise of his hand to make a little forward and back wave from the hand which was tapping]
fleurdesel: left, smile, smirk, confused, sarcastic (The punchline is...?)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2013-06-25 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I am afraid to have missed it." Said in a tone that makes it fairly plain that she's not afraid at all. She can't quite remember anyone showing a film and that is a somewhat alarming reminder of how very absent she has been the past few months.
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[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-06-25 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm sitting across from you, aren't I?

[BAM. THAT'S LUCKY]
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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
Bulla laughed. Though she'd been honest, she supposed she had made her father sound quite intimidating. Of course, it didn't help that he occasionally made the threat that he'd blow up someone's planet, even if he no longer meant it seriously.

"My dad wouldn't do that over a boy talking to me on a speed date. The worst he'd do would be scowl a lot and make the poor guy a bit uncomfortable. Dad wouldn't even blow this place up if someone was rude to him because everyone else is innocent, but I wouldn't want to be the person who was rude to him."

The person would live. Even as aggressive as her father could be, he was much more restrained than he used to be. Of course, one could survive a black and blue footprint shaped bruise on their rear easily enough.
fashionably_strong: (enjoying the little things)

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-06-25 01:39 am (UTC)(link)

[Fortunately, Bulla is right in her element when she's socializing and she's a welcoming person.]

How long have you been here in Luceti, Artemis? I've been here for about three months now.

[She offers a slight wry smile.]

The wings took some getting used to. And all the other weird things that happen here.
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[personal profile] seleniahymn 2013-06-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Rin? [His concern was a little welcome, even if she would be ready to brush away any hints of tiredness she has to speak with him proper as she offers him her hand.]

I'm all right, thank you for asking. It's simply been a busy night.
complicatedliar: (sideways glance)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-06-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki glances at the pig.] Is your pet hungry?

Not terribly busy, I'm afraid. Just doing a bit of research, as I often do. And what of yourself?
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[personal profile] faithfulflame 2013-06-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Rei approaches Chouji with a faint smile and a simple bow. They've never met, but he's on her list of people to find for friendships and he seems pleasant enough. Of course, he's quite...robust...and the little swirls on his cheeks that she guesses are tattoos draw her eyes for just a moment. Not that she has a problem with such things, because he seems nice, but a part of her is glad he's not on her list of potential romances.

"Hello there. My name is Rei, and we're partners this time. It's lovely to meet you..." she trails off, checking her paper, "Chouji-san?"