Speed Dating

[selfhelp]

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!


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Comments

[drawnbythesword]

[There's a small pause.]

...I hail from a large kingdom, and I rule over one of its territories as a Lord. I enjoy swordplay and flowers, and I used to be a knight in training as well.

[rashness]

Well yeah. We're classmates and all.

[drawnbythesword]

I'm just not really used to this sort of thing.

[elevatoravatar]

"Indeed! I have gotten to meet so many people today!"

Luckily Elizabeth has no ability to gauge people by body language so she just smiles and nods.

[fleurdesel]

Quite a few. Perhaps it is better to try to find one heart to steal away rather than taking them all and then finding your pick. It would be far more kind.

[fleurdesel]

"When did I ever claim to be a lady? And we've mystery enough in this place without being mysterious to one another."

[fleurdesel]

He broadcasted to the entire female populace of the enclosure. We truly could have gone without.

[fleurdesel]

I may very well do so after a long day. I don't always have the energy upon the return home to prepare a proper dinner. When is it that you work most often? The evenings or afternoons?

[drawnbythesword]

Yeah... I'll definitely agree with that. [Even though he hadn't signed himself up, it's for that very reason he ended up coming to this.]

[drawnbythesword]

I was always taught to treat those you're first meeting with respect.

[elevatoravatar]

"Indeed. I was taught similar things, though that was usually because first meetings were reserved for guests. Still! It is a pleasure to meet you."

[drawnbythesword]

I guess so. [...] ...Have we met before? You seem familiar. [You don't forget headphones like those.]

[drawnbythesword]

Well... I guess it's not as bad as I thought it might. [But the awkward he feels right now is written all over his face.]

[fleurdesel]

Are you here voluntarily, or did an associate of yours sign you up?

[It seems a fair question to ask.]

[twinlionfists]

[Hinata blinks at the boy before her for a moment before smiling softly.]

Yes, I suppose that is the case. What is it that you do in your spare time, Gold-kun?

[fashionably_strong]

I used to like shopping and hanging out with friends...but lately hanging out with friends has included a lot of training. It helped me surprise Dad for Father's Day, too. Otherwise, I started Fashion Club with my friend Quinn and I sometimes work at Mom's salon.

[She's learned that it's rare for people to be fortunate enough to have their family members here, so it's interesting to her that Naruto's father is here.]

[drawnbythesword]

That's right. [He takes a seat at the table across from her.]

[fashionably_strong]

You know, I get that reaction a lot. I guess it's because I don't look anything like him. I look like a younger, shorter version of my mom.

[The traits she inherited from her father are less obvious. Like the temper and superhuman durability.]

[drawnbythesword]

[Asbel takes a seat across from the Colonel. The first thing he takes note of is the man's clothing, which definitely strikes him as military apparel. Tales fashion is universal, after all.]

I guess we're next...?

[mischiefbreeder]

[He gives a shrug.]

Well, it's been an experience, that's for sure. No regrets comin' here!

[fashionably_strong]

That girl's a born organizer. I bet she'll be the head of a social committee or something similar in her world when she's grown up.

[Ikki was quite good at planning things for a girl her age. It makes Bulla a little nostalgic.]

[fashionably_strong]

Volleyball is one of my favourite sports! You should totally have volleyball at your pool party.

[She's about to suggest diving contests, but she should probably verify one thing first.]

...how deep is the pool, anyway?

[mischiefbreeder]

[He gives a large toothy grin.]

Oh no. Please have mercy on me.

[fashionably_strong]

"Mr. Logan, it's a speed dating event. How are you supposed to attract a nice woman if you're covered in blood, sweat, oil and mud? Or a nice man, if you're interested in guys. I'm glad that you're okay but you seriously should go do a quick clean up in the bathroom at least."

Now that she knew he was all right, she was determined to get him to at least address the very basics. There was being casual and showing up in jeans and a t-shirt and then there was showing up looking like a wreck.

"It wouldn't be any trouble to go and get you a shirt to change into. It'll probably feel more comfortable, too."

[relictusdeus]

[Straight is a term he has been made familiar with, thanks to Billy. But taken, in this context, on the other hand--]

That a man may have already known the touch of another man matters not to me. One must... make do.