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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 ))

neverplaysfair: (Shame it didn’t work out.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-07-03 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you not looking for romance?
neverplaysfair: (Your timer must be nearly ticked out.)

[personal profile] neverplaysfair 2013-07-03 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
How long have you been here?
fleurdesel: left, smile, smirk, flirty (Think but don't talk)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2013-07-03 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
She shouldn't be curious. Whatever the circumstances of Jack's marriage and it's apparent untimely end, it wasn't hers to know or comment on. It wasn't hers to ask after. And yet, phrased like that, it seemed far worse than a marital disagreement that ended with lawyers and papers and court.

There was also the possibility he was lying.

But they didn't have time for her to make her mind up one way or the other or for him to finish speaking. It was time for the next table.

"Take care, Jack."
fleurdesel: right, smirk, smile, serious (Not certain just yet)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2013-07-03 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps I will start to swing by for lunch in the afternoons.

rashness: (Arthas)

[personal profile] rashness 2013-07-03 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I - ! Even if I was, this is sorta awkward, that's all.
twinlionfists: (uh uh uh *blush*)

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-03 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I feel that way too. [She's aware that he's still talking about training, but the way that he's phrased it makes it sound more like a...date.]

I-I would like that.
twinlionfists: (I didn't know you were there. *blush*)

[personal profile] twinlionfists 2013-07-03 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
A bit of...both? Ino-san admitted that she signed me up for...romance, but that I should use this opportunity to meet new people and make friends that are not from our village.
tokennonbender: (I think maybe...no.)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Asami just watches, her eyebrows going up with each moment until the poor chair smacks into the wall. Well.]

That's certainly...impressive.

I'm not sure how many dates it will win you though.
tokennonbender: (Gonna put on the badass glove.)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
If you can't pick up what I mean I'm going to be sorely disappointed, Kurt.
tokennonbender: (Mmmhmm you know it.)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Asami just rolled her eyes again.

"It could be that Asami doesn't have any problems getting a boyfriend when she wants one."

Which. She doesn't. Because she has one. He's just in another universe.
generalflirt: (About Time)

[personal profile] generalflirt 2013-07-03 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I've no doubt! Asami-san's C game is equivalent to people seeing a solid A. Maybe even an S rank!"

Again, he clearly believes this is hilarious. Hence his little laugh at it.
tokennonbender: (...No one actually eats this right?)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Well. Yeah, sometimes it is. At least until you get used to it. I had to spend a lot of time around people I...didn't like but couldn't offend, so I suppose I just got used to doing it.

A lot of people seem to go on those missions...[Asami hasn't looked into them much.] What are they? If you don't mind me asking?
tokennonbender: (Just give me a moment.)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Asami looked thoughtful at that question, and her fingers tapped against the table as she considered her options.

"I suppose...more places to go. More shops and restaurants and...people?"

She missed the bustle of a city.
tokennonbender: (Gonna put on the badass glove.)

[personal profile] tokennonbender 2013-07-03 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hmm. I guess that makes sense. The different countries back home seemed to have different hair colors." But not all the time.

She laughed suddenly. "I'm not sure 'hair color' is what we're supposed to be talking about."
prims: (+ i like the sound of that.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Let everyone be considerate of you, Ion. It's easier on everyone. ]

Thank you. [ Prim sits down easily enough, fussing with the skirt of her dress for a moment before smiling back at Ion. ] I've actually been having a lot of fun - though I knew a few of my matches already. It's been a bit hectic, with five minutes to a person, but...

[ But you can learn a startling amount of information about people in five minutes. ]

How about you?
prims: (+ listening aside.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
The nametag helped, a bit.

[ But Prim's sitting down now, grinning. ]

I actually am! It's really exciting - I've never done anything remotely like this, you know? Though it can be a little rushed at times...I think I've had a lot of fun talking to everyone so far.

How about you?
prims: (+ laughing.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
True! Before we know it, it'll be on to the next people. Are you doing just friendship, or do you have romance matches, too?

[ She's only friendship, but... ]

Well, I like gardening. [ That's true, now that's she's started it up. ] And medicine. I'd like to go into medicine someday, actually. And animals - I really like animals. I'm...I don't have a lot of hobbies other than that, sorry. But I'm learning.

How about you?
prims: (= blank stare.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Um...is what?

[ To say she's startled by the question is to say the very least. Prim looks flummoxed. Which part of this is he asking about...? ]
prims: (+ i know a secret!)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She gets an automatic smile back - though it's by no means not genuine. And yes, Prim will shake her hand. Pascal may note slight callouses there - not many, but the sort you'd get from helping out gardening, or doing work with animals. ]

Prim. It's nice to meet you, too! Gosh, this is all moving a bit fast, isn't it?
precipitous: (Default)

[personal profile] precipitous 2013-07-03 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She crosses her arms. ] Oh, you underestimate me.
prims: (+ color me interested.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They are birds of a feather!

Prim, at least, knows her list - and the nametag Grune is wearing is enough for her to mentally mark off another one on her list. ]


Thanks so much! I...well, I got it special, for this. [ She looks a little embarrassed about that. ] You look very nice too, Grune.

Oh, I'm Prim, by the way.
precipitous: (Default)

[personal profile] precipitous 2013-07-03 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, brother. She rolls her eyes. ]

Only if I get to chase you on Naga.
prims: (+ i like the sound of that.)

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He earns a laugh for his troubles, and a half-curtsy as she takes her own seat. ]

And you, Sir Aang! ...Gosh, I didn't even know you were doing this. Are you doing just friends, too?
prims: (+ heh.)

haha nope! i was just slammed with finals NOW I'M BACK.

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Prim doesn't seem to mind the fact that Laura hasn't put in effort. By this point she's met plenty of people - those who dressed up and those who hadn't, those her age and those older (though none younger, yet) - and she's rather used to the variety.

Laura gets an open smile despite the guarded expression, though Prim makes a note not to be too invasive in questioning - not that she tends to that. ]


Hello, Laura - and of course you may. I believe we're next?
prims: (+ blue joy.)

I AM TAGGING YOU DESPITE OUR LACK OF LISTS DWI

[personal profile] prims 2013-07-03 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Guess who he isn't paired with, but who finds him when he's on a break? Only his favorite waitress (...well, maybe).

Prim is wearing a rather nice floral-patterned sundress with a white cardigan over it, and has her hair down, kept back with a matching white headband. And she is also sporting her nametag, of course.

She's also got a smile, as she touches Chouji's elbow to get his attention. "I didn't know you'd signed up for this - we could have walked here together if I had."