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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 ))

origami_ninja: (sad)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-06-25 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Cutie? She's a bit old to be called that, she thinks. She arches an eyebrow at the pet name.]

Not particularly, no.

[She reminds herself that no harm was meant and softens it with a small show of manners.]

But thank you for asking.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Pfft - I could totally top)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-06-25 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
Well, don't you worry. You're just not having much fun yet because you haven't had a chance to talk to me yet. My name is Vash and I'm here to make your heart ache I'm afraid.
origami_ninja: (hmm)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-06-27 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Konan just stares at him with a deadpan expression at that.]

Why would heartache be fun?

[She understands it's just an expression, but even with that, she doesn't think Vash is presenting himself very well if he's already talking about heart ache to a woman he's just met.]
goldenglasses: (This is my derp face! |D)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-06-29 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
You're right! Heartache is terrible! I think we should just skip that bit then and you can move in right away! Glad you thought of it! I'll be happy to help you pack! Or should I move into your place?
origami_ninja: (worried)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-06-30 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Konan sincerely hopes he's joking, because if he's not, he's extremely bad at this.]

...

[Bad enough that she gives him a look of mild disbelief that he actually just said that. Even as a joke, it's a little out there.]

That's a little sudden, don't you think? For all you know, I could be a slob or have otherwise obnoxious living habits.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Aw come on...)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-07-06 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
That's alright, for when two hearts who should be one come together they can overcome any obstacles like who will clean the dishes.
origami_ninja: (sunlight)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-07-07 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[She can't help but crack a small smile at that, even though she hopes he's kidding.]

Whatever will you do if more than one woman decides she wants to live with you?
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (I solemnly swear that I am up to no good)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-07-07 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Well, luckily the apartments here have more than one bedroom, but I guess the worst that would happen is I'd have to get a bigger bed!
origami_ninja: (deadpan)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-07-07 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
And if the women were unwilling to share you? That could be quite chaotic, you realize.

[Please let him be joking. Even if he's not, she is. Congratulations, Vash. You drew out her rarely seen sense of humour.]
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Ideas forming! And that is never good!)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-07-08 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Unwilling? To share a room or bed with me? I don't think we need to worry about that.
origami_ninja: (hmm)

[personal profile] origami_ninja 2013-07-12 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
I meant what if the women were unwilling to share you with one another. Many people prefer monogamous relationships.

[Not all, but many.]
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (brb - loling)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-07-12 01:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm sure we'll figure something out for the long run. I didn't think that far ahead!