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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 ))

wildbluevagner: (holo - confident)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-23 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Pure magic. [He says with a confident smirk.] I don't know what kind of magic it is, but whatever kind, it'll be five minutes worth.
kickingcatcher: (Mama you rock)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-23 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, so we're going for improv. Good, I always find the unexpected to be enjoyable. [So long as it doesn't blow up the world or something.]
wildbluevagner: (holo - who me)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-24 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
You can't underestimate improv. That's what this kind of thing's all about, right? But... hey, how about this, then? Instead of doing our own introductions, we each try to makes guesses about each other?
kickingcatcher: (Kicking him into a wall stopped him)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-24 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
That actually sounds like a fun idea. Do you want to go first, or should I? [Maybe tonight was a good idea.]
wildbluevagner: (holo - sheepish)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-25 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Why don't you go first? Gimme your best shot!
kickingcatcher: (A-ahahahah that totally went as planned!)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-25 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Okay... [Give her a minute. He's about her age, so that would put him somewhere in high school Possibly out of it?] I don't suppose you're a professional comedian.
wildbluevagner: (holo - confident)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-26 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't go as far to say professional. But I have my fans! [No you don't.]
kickingcatcher: (Please mama I got this)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-26 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
You can add me to your list of fans. But... hm... [Ah! She's got it.] You seem like the kind of person who would pull pranks.
wildbluevagner: (holo - who me)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-27 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
Guilty as charged! [He waves a hand idly.] You should count yourself lucky that I left my whoopie cushion in my other tux.
kickingcatcher: (I told Eusine not to flash those girls..)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-27 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
... exceedingly so now. [If he did do that, she would've kicked him to the curb.

Literally.]
Would I be correct in assuming you've gotten slapped more than once for a stunt like that? Or were you smart enough not to do that to any girls?
wildbluevagner: (holo - more dancing)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-27 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, I'm a daring young guy! I've taken lots of retaliation, and most of the time? It's worth it! No regrets here.
kickingcatcher: (A-ahahahah that totally went as planned!)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-28 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, so you're the fearless type. [She can't count the number of people she knows like that.] You seem like the kind of person who wouldn't bat an eyelash in an embarrassing situation.
wildbluevagner: (holo - I'm kidding really)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-29 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe not totally fearless. For example, I don't necessarily feel like I should rush to prove that anytime soon.
kickingcatcher: (Professor you fell asleep in your work)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-06-29 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
Avoiding a situation like that isn't cowardly, it's just smart. I can honestly say I wouldn't try to prove it, either.
wildbluevagner: (holo - who me)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-06-29 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Well that's good to know! Do you have anything else to guess, or is it my turn now?
kickingcatcher: (Mama you rock)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-01 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
How about you take a crack at me? I'm a little curious.
wildbluevagner: (holo - confident)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Alright, then. Get a load of this!

[He folds his arms confidently with a mischievous smirk.]

You're a secret agent from Russia. Your real name is Bernadette and you're on a mission to steal the president's satellite plans.
kickingcatcher: (Emerald you are hilarious)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-02 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
[... pffff, okay, that gets a few laughs out of her.] Considering I don't even know what Russia is, I'm sorry to say you're way off.
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!
kickingcatcher: (Brighter than an Ampharos)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-02 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
No no, trust me. I'm no secret agent of any kind. [BUT THAT'S GOING TO LEAVE HER LAUGHING FOR MONTHS.] I may not look it, but I can appreciate a good joke when said at an appropriate time. Wanna try again?
wildbluevagner: (holo - sheepish)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
I'll take your word for it. [He says with a sly smile.] Okay, what else do we have? Maybe you're someone who... likes animals?
kickingcatcher: <user name=mischiefbreeder> (See Silver I'm TELLING people where I go)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-02 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
I do, as a matter of fact. I actually work with them. [Except they can breathe fire, shoot lasers, and make earthquakes.]
wildbluevagner: (holo - peace brother)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-02 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
There, I got it! You're trying to be a veterinarian, huh?
kickingcatcher: (Nooooo I'm not plotting anything)

[personal profile] kickingcatcher 2013-07-02 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope! I'm a research assistant. There's already plenty of Pokemon doctors.
wildbluevagner: (holo - taking it in)

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-03 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
You said Pokemon right there, right?

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