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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 ))

tearmeanewone: (002)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-02 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
What? [Elizabeth laughs again.] What makes you say that?
tearmeanewone: (032)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-02 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, because I have the same name as some of England's queens? [Elizabeth raises an eyebrow and chuckles, a little skeptical.]

My name actually means 'the daughter of God'. So it's more ah, religiously-inclined than English.
fleurdesel: right, smirk, serious, angry, sarcastic (You. You cannot be serious.)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2013-07-02 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
"I like the sound of coffee." She returned without missing a beat.
dissonates: by SexySanzo (ahhhh you moron)

[personal profile] dissonates 2013-07-02 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[.....

God.

Damn.

It.]


That son of a bitch... I'll kill him.
fourthgenerationprincess: (Sideways glance)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-07-02 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ He shakes a little hard, but Twilight isn't too fazed! ]

Likewise! So... what do you like to do?
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-02 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, was it her idea?

[Well, strike this one off the potential housemate list.]

It is nicer than what most of the others are wearing, I'll admit.
generalflirt: Modified by <user name="saltprince"> (PM if you want me to take it down) (JA NE)

[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-07-02 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
What can I say? I'm a man of the world and a man for the ladies, so I end up being pretty stuck in my ways.
tearmeanewone: (016)

[personal profile] tearmeanewone 2013-07-02 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Neither am I. [She keeps smiling encouragingly--this is not at all weird to her.] I've never even been on a non-speed date before. It's exciting!
fourthgenerationprincess: (Sideways glance)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-07-02 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Well, it was worth asking. There's a fair number of non-humans here!
dissonates: <user name=fontech> (not impressed)

[personal profile] dissonates 2013-07-02 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Then don't believe it. I'm not responsible for convincing you.

[Well, okay, he could stand to be slightly less cheeky. Uh... hm.]

I enjoy myself, on occasion. But I'd never call it fun.
complicatedliar: (calm gaze)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-02 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah, I see." He nodded. "Though it is probably is for the best. I don't know where I would put a housemate, since the guest room is really... ours." He'd almost said it was hers, but it wasn't as if she slept there alone, often. When she wished to be alone, she had her own room at her regular house...
rashness: (Basho...)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-02 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Well uh... hobbies wise, I guess it's reading comics or sleeping, but I do cook a lot too.
rashness: (Homura...)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-02 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[No, it was his. Well, the suits. The coming here was hers] Thanks man. I'm glad it's doin' that, because it is pretty hot.

[At least his tail isn't curled up into it, that would be terrible]
ribbonbon: (a tiny bit of happiness)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-02 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Pilouette gives an awkward little giggle. The man who raised Rin was a pervert, huh? It brings to mind what Precis once told her about Rin once. Still, the way Rin talks about this guy...she can't help but smile.]

It sounds like you really thought pretty highly of him, huh? I bet he taught you like, a lot of stuff, right?
rashness: (Garrosh)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-02 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
Eeeh... [This long after his death, it doesn't seem like it, sometimes. Yukio was training to be an exorcist from an early age, and worked with Father Fujimoto in a way he was spared from for years. Probably for his own protection, and the protection of all sorts of other people around him.

He recalls wondering "why was I saved?" - but that isn't even the same question. Here, he tugs a little at his tie, without thinking]
I wasn't always listening the best, but I did learn some stuff from him, yeah.
faithfulflame: (Rei Thoughtful)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2013-07-02 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Some. But also from a friends Helios-san teaches magic, and I've always had a little bit of a gift working with fire. And...well...I'm also a little psychic.
relictusdeus: (Mmnyes; popcorn.GIFing)

[personal profile] relictusdeus 2013-07-02 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
The people of Luceti have taught me a great many words to do with the flesh and such fancies, and of the finer, contemporary uses of language. Ah... [He sighs dreamily.] ...almost a shame I shan't remember a thing.
ribbonbon: (Sadness)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-02 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
O-Oh...I think get it. It really does kind of seem like a waste, doesn't it...? But with some of the really awful things that happen here, maybe it's better for people to forget all that.

[She frowns a little, as she only half way believes this. It's something she's wondered and worried about herself from time to time. Which would be better: remembering what she's learned and who she's met or forgetting it all, including drafts and experiments?]
originaljackass: (pic#6004236)

[personal profile] originaljackass 2013-07-02 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
he expected no less. He carries on, unfazed. "Then won't you be happy when the coffee shop opens."
ribbonbon: (geez...)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-02 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Like, I know, right? Hobbies that involve techy stuff like that are like, kind of impossible in a place like this. I mean, even now, I still miss all my favorite radio shows and stuff from back home! Just thinking about it is like, sort of a drag, you know?

...If it helps, though, I think the rec center has like, a pinball machine or something.

[She gives a little shrug. It's likely not the kind of videogame he was talking about (Do pinball machines even count?) but it's probably better than nothing.]
believeit: <user name=dobe_teme site=livejournal.com> (heh thats what you think)

[personal profile] believeit 2013-07-02 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
All sorts! I met some guy that invited me to a party, then this other guy who said he's playing something called baseball and I'm gonna go play, and win! [The remembering names part hasn't quite happened yet.]

Er- then I've met people I already know, like Konan! She's real nice. And some girl that's starting a club where unsociable people have gotta write letters to people. Er, I think I maybe signed Neji up for it though, so don't tell him, right?
believeit: <user name=dobe_teme site=livejournal.com> (mmhmm)

[personal profile] believeit 2013-07-02 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't really trained much with friends yet, but I wanna try it some time! THe battle dome is pretty cool.

[He's listening- so her Mom and Dad are here too? That's awesome, he's learnt that most people here don't have thir families, while he who didn't have one found them in this place.]

You do? That's awesome! My Mom's here too, but we all arrived not too long ago. [A beat.] So none of us have jobs or anything like that, or really do much.
wildbluevagner: (holo - sandwhich)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
[And the smile gets a little sentimental. He doesn't quite realize it, but even coming from someone he had such a bad first encounter with, all those 'likes' were reminding him of Kitty, whom he really missed.]

Right. The rec center's pretty neat. But pinball's got nothing on the big games. What year are you from, anyway? [Since it sounds like they're at least both from an Earth.]
wildbluevagner: (holo - coy)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
Either that, or you're good at the whole 'cover story' thing. [He points a finger at her and gives a quick wink.] In that case, don't worry - your secret's safe with me. Otherwise? Well... I'd guess you're an appreciator of good humor. With top notch tastes!
wildbluevagner: (holo - sheepish)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
[He gives a nervous smile. It's still weird to him, how accepting of his true form people are around here, so easily. It makes him feel bashful.]

You think so? Thank you, a lot. But... I don't know if everyone's really as down with the fuzz. That's why I've got this holographic disguise.