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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 ))

i_speak_softly: (So sad.)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-26 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Donatello looks distinctly saddened at this.]

-- Yes.
ahappylie: (Or so I heard~)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Since he was born, yes.

[The pig shambles over and then sits, staring up at Don like he expects something.]

He and his siblings were the first family of piglets we had when we began keeping pigs.
ahappylie: (With a fan)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[He looked down at the pig which was now pawing at his feet and shrugged.]

He always is.

[Kneeling down, Souji poked his pig in the nose.]

I just fed you three minutes ago, Saizou. You're going to get fat. [ter]

What is your research about?
i_speak_softly: (Hey you hit me)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-26 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Don stares back at the pig for a minute, then leans forward to whisper to Souji:]

He's just a normal pig, right?
tearmeanewone: (017)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-06-26 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[When Okita touches Elizabeth's hand, she's so startled by the contact that she just lets it happen. At least he isn't offended, and apparently she isn't the first person to make the mistake. That makes it marginally better.]

[Her cheeks go pink at the compliment, but she recovers quickly enough and smiles back.]
You're welcome.

So, what do you do to keep yourself occupied here? [At least her stock of questions hadn't completely disappeared as a result of that moment of flattery.]
drawnbythesword: (What are you expecting from me?)

[personal profile] drawnbythesword 2013-06-26 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
[By this point, Asbel had started to become more comfortable with this whole affair. He didn't feel any less awkward trying to do it, but at least he understood what was going on now.

He approached Asami's table.
]

... Are you Asami?
ahappylie: (Uh....?)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Souji leans in and whispers back.]

What other sorts of pigs are there?
ahappylie: (Listening)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[He leans back when she smiles, pulling his hand back to rest them both on top of Saizou's head.]

I work at the Welcome Centre and take care of him [He motions to the pig.] and the other pets I have.

Oh, and I help train people in the Japanese sword.

And you?
blessingone: (you're brilliant when you try)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-06-26 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[She's impressed that he noticed that she's dressed a little nicer than usual, since...well, she has no idea about Earth fashions and isn't really sure if what he's wearing is anything unusual. She's suspecting not, but she can't be sure.]

You have a good eye sometimes, Masaomi. [She runs a hand over some of the embroidery on the end of the sleeve.] I didn't know you had an appreciation for fashion.
i_speak_softly: (Weird um face)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-26 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Good question.]

I mean, my cat is half-sapient. Your pig isn't...?
tearmeanewone: (008)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-06-26 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
[And to her credit, Elizabeth laughs too.] I suppose that's true!

[Her smile sobers a little and she shrugs lightly.] It has some very pretty views. Though I've heard there are some beautiful places under the clouds too. Probably more beautiful places, Columbia is only one city after all.
drawnbythesword: (I really don't get it.)

[personal profile] drawnbythesword 2013-06-26 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Asbel takes a seat at the next table he was assigned to. At this point, he's stopped looking at the names of who he was supposed to meet. Maybe he'd feel less strange if he just went in not knowing anything at all about who he was going to meet.]

Ahh... Hi, my name's Asbel. You are...?
cynicism: (42; ow my head)

[personal profile] cynicism 2013-06-26 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Good. [Though he doesn't elaborate whether he's talking about the time or the painkillers.

He absently reaches across the table instead.]


Give me your hand?
ahappylie: (Thinking)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Souji looks down at the pig snuffling around and then reaches down to tap him on the head.]

Are you half-sapient?

[The pig snorts derisively, then turns away to find something else to eat.]

Mm, he's always been able to understand me, but he can't talk, if that's what you mean.

Does your cat?
i_speak_softly: (Geekspeak)

[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-06-26 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Talk? No, but she's very expressive.
ahappylie: (Curious)

[personal profile] ahappylie 2013-06-26 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Expressive? How so?
systemshock: (Elementary my Gear Watson)

[personal profile] systemshock 2013-06-26 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! That's a steel and flying type, right? I remember that one.
aerialassault: (attention -- i hear ya)

[personal profile] aerialassault 2013-06-26 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
Of course it's not impossible, once people realize that they can't just change how someone else is just by telling them to. Even if they tried, it's not like that's the truth anyway. A kid with a fuzzy tail is always gonna have that fuzzy tail no matter what happens, right?
moehealer: (TOGETHEEEEEER)

[personal profile] moehealer 2013-06-26 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Hearing Rin's voice, Yellow looks up and smiles at the familiar face. Goodness Rin, not remembering her name! She remembers his, at least, which is why she greets him with:]

Oh, hi, Rin!

[...These circumstances are just slightly embarrassing, but she'll try to not think about that for now...!]
moehealer: (dunno where you got that)

[personal profile] moehealer 2013-06-26 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? Um... Yeah, I am! How'd you know?

[She doesn't remember ever meeting this guy before, and she doesn't exactly take her name and the pattern of those of the other trainers here into consideration... So she's a bit surprised, to say the least.]
systemshock: (Just like that)

[personal profile] systemshock 2013-06-26 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well you actually have them. Back home? We gotta make do with video games and action figures.

[It may be some comfort that only the Pokemon matter. Nobody has a Crystal action figure. Not that he knows of, anyway.]
calmbeforethe: (gratuitous lens flare)

[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-06-26 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! [ And Ororo has the good grace to look a little bit sheepish, blushing just a bit. ] My apologies. It has been a while, hasn't it? Jack, wasn't it? Of Jack, be nimble fame, as I recall? [ She takes a second to peer at his name tag for confirmation. ]
blessingone: (always thought that this could never be)

[personal profile] blessingone 2013-06-26 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[She blushes just a little when Rei says that she thinks it's wonderful, since she only stepped up because she felt there wasn't really anyone else to do it and, well, she's sometimes a little resentful of having to do so, even if she does like Sophie. But it's nice to hear her work praised.

Still, when replying, she concentrates on the latter half. She'd heard the announcement about the shrine, but hadn't really paid it any attention at the time.]
So, you're something like a priestess, then? Though, if you don't mind me asking: what's an Oma...Omamo -- [Ergh, she'd just heard Rei say it, but she's already forgetting exactly how the word had gone.]
calmbeforethe: (gratuitous lens flare)

[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-06-26 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Ororo rolled her eyes, waving a hand vaguely. "Oh, that is not what I meant and you know it."

"But it is good to see you back, Logan. Even if it is under these circumstances."
calmbeforethe: (speaking)

[personal profile] calmbeforethe 2013-06-26 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
I am Ororo. It's good to meet you, Grune. [ Ororo smiles warmly. ] I am glad you're having a wonderful time. The boys have certainly worked hard on this, I'm sure they would appreciate the sentiment.