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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 ))

rashness: (Like to Beat It)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-03 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
Just what it sounds like! [He leans forward a little, onto the table, his tail shifting to the opposite side] It's a big hot pot you keep in the center of the table and cook the stuff in, then people pick things out of it for the individual plates. It's kinda winter thing, but it's great for a big group.
ribbonbon: (Ahahaa...)

I meant to tag Masaomi before this I'm so sorry

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-03 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Pilouette, unused to such...strong greeting, can't help but feel a little flustered right off the bat. She sits up straight and nervously offers her hand for a handshake.]

O-oh, hi...! I'm Pilouette, it's um, n-nice to meet you.
ribbonbon: (all the smiles)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-03 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
I bet a lot of people are like, in the same boat as you. Speed dating is like, kind of weird, you know? Really, I'm mostly just here to meet friends than to get dates or anything...

[She grins at his compliment.]

Like, I know, right? Don't they make me look like, totally smart?
generalflirt: Modified by <user name="piconz"> (PM if you want me to take it down) (Cheeeesu)

Nah it's cool

[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-07-03 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[He considers doing the hand kiss thing.

He decides not to. Instead, he just shakes it, keeping the smile, at least]
Masaomi Kida, and please, the pleasure's all mine.
believeit: (pssssst)

[personal profile] believeit 2013-07-03 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
They do? I didn't know that. Thanks, Hinata! I guess I should be careful with what happens in that place then, if they record everything.

[And he grins back.] Great! Let's show 'em how great Konoha ninjas can be!
ribbonbon: (Thinking)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-03 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
There's so many more people than you would think there would be in such a small place, huh? I've been here for like, over a year and I don't think I've met even a tiny fraction of them all...!

[She frowns thoughtfully.]

I bet it would be impossible to meet everyone, though...
faithfulflame: (Priestess of Flame)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2013-07-03 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? And what's your dream, Flora-san?
ribbonbon: (Smile)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-03 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Pilouette frowns for just a moment, thinking, but smiles a little when she responds.]

Well, even if you only learned some stuff, it must have been nice to have someone around to learn things from. Plus, whatever you learned must have been good, right? You did say he was the strongest, after all...
precipitous: (Default)

[personal profile] precipitous 2013-07-03 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wonderful, wonderful. ] Next time I come in? I'm definitely ordering that.
precipitous: (Default)

[personal profile] precipitous 2013-07-03 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ She shorts. ] Yeah, you got me. Soon, everyone in town is going to be wearing the Korra look.

[ She waves her front pigtails. ]
rashness: (3rd rock from the sun)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-03 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
I just said it's usually more for a group of people! Making it for one person would be weird, and it also kinda defeats the point. Make sure you bring a group if you're doing that.
rashness: (From her business trip)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-03 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Y-yeah but-- what about your folks? What're they like?

[It's a bit of an unseemly deflection, he knows. But maybe he just doesn't want to talk about his dead dad]
precipitous: (Default)

[personal profile] precipitous 2013-07-03 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, someone's excited. Not that she can blame him. She wonders if a speed-date with her will get him off her case.

Yeah, and maybe her wings will fall off. ]


I don't know, it's pretty entertaining to see what new ways you come up with to try and romance me.
generalflirt: Modified by <user name="piconz"> (PM if you want me to take it down) (Shizupp baby)

[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-07-03 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
Well this time, I was just thinking we could cut to the chase and even make out! Or, of course, it could be a literal chase, I'm even down for that.

[Still not sitting, he drums his fingers on the table once before standing properly, grinning down at her and offering a hand]
ribbonbon: (:D)

[personal profile] ribbonbon 2013-07-03 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Pilouette smiles. It's been a long time since she's heard that.]

It still feels kind of weird whenever someone asks that...! I'm from 2010! What about you? When are you from?
twinlionfists: (hello there)

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-03 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
"I am not a big reader of manga, but some of my friends are." She tried to think of games that she'd played in the village, but... "To...to be honest, I spent more time training to improve my skills as a kunoichi than playing games with the other children in the village."
twinlionfists: (hello there)

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-03 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
[She can tell that with talking about herself she has somehow made him uncomfortable. However, he is still attempting to make an effort to continue their conversation, which is a good sign, or so she thinks.]

I-I am conflicted, to be honest. It is nice here and a lot of the people that I care for are here, but I miss my own world as well.
twinlionfists: (smile)

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-03 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
I know that many of our friends, myself included, prefer to do any practicing in the forests. Gai-sensei likes the mountains, if I recall correctly. Maybe...maybe you might try those places instead of the battle dome.

[His encouragement is enough to make her feel as if she is doing something wonderful.] Yes, let's!
wildbluevagner: (holo - taking it in)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-03 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
You said Pokemon right there, right?
kickingcatcher: (Half of this icon is her hat)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-03 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. I'm a Pokemon trainer in my world. Have you heard of them?
niceguypose: (Default)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-03 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
I see. They sound quite powerful! And they must be very youthful.
niceguypose: (flexing)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2013-07-03 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! In that case, allow me to be the first! I am the genuine article. Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast... Rock Lee!
ledbythewind: (Smiling King)

[personal profile] ledbythewind 2013-07-03 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Barnaby.

[At the sight of the other man, Richard allows himself to smile a little, looking almost... relieved?]

Let's just say my housemate thought that the rest of us could use a little romance in our lives.

[From the wry expression on his face, it's clear he doesn't exactly agree with that assessment.]
de_bel_survivor: ([Yuzu] There there)

[personal profile] de_bel_survivor 2013-07-03 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Nope, not quite the same. Unless removing human's autonomy factors into Isamu's situation.]

There's always people who won't behave for some reason, but I largely believe in them.
ledbythewind: (Smiling Prince)

[personal profile] ledbythewind 2013-07-03 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Richard turns around when he hears his name, apprehension lessening somewhat when he realizes that this person is still a boy. If nothing else, that gives him a ready excuse to reject any romantic advances should things come to that. So far, so good, but you never know at an event like this.]

That's right. And you are?