Speed Dating

[selfhelp]

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 ))

Comments

[misterbrief]

[A little sneer is shot Addie's way; oh he can be dour for as long as he wants.] Old enough for what? [He thought this was for 'friendship' purposes only.

Otherwise...he doesn't look like he's been having a spectacular time.]

[inventings]

Relationships. Connections with other people through shared interests and ideas. { Getting a sense of deja vu here. Feels like talking to Mattie about the pros and cons of dating. Now those were fun. She picks up a glass of water and gestures with it while she speaks, not a single drop spilling during her little speech. } This is what this whole thing is about. Meeting others and trying to decide where it'll go.

{ Why yes she is being intentionally vague. }

From what you and I see she seems to be having a good time. Do you not trust the organizers of this event to ensure the sanctity of speed dating? To make sure we'll be comfortable with those we'll meet?

[misterbrief]

[Oh he picked up on it. She can be as vague as she wants.] So, then it looks like I was lied to. That's good to know. [OH, UNHAPPY VEGETA.]

I couldn't care less about this little event. Dating is a waste of time. I never dated and I've gotten along just fine.

[inventings]

I agree that if one is happy with their martial status, one should not force it to be changed otherwise. At least attempt to make new companions here. It can't be that bad. { The speed dating event here isn't all about finding someone to flirt with. There were people that were matched exclusively for friendship.

Hopefully he remembers that when meeting up with his young family member later in case she takes a shine to someone here. Poor dears. } ... Do you know who signed you up for this? Perhaps you can get back at them in a prank if you know of their identity. Perhaps that will cheer you up a bit.

[misterbrief]

[He turns his mouth up at the first comment, because being forced to talk to anyone is like ughhhhhhh. Everyone else can have fun and find "companions". Count him out.] I don't. I won't waste my time with childish pranks such as that. But I would like to know who it was so I can deal with them accordingly. And I've got a good idea where to start. I've just got to get them to talk.

[Brainstorming time. This makes him so. Mad.]

[inventings]

{ No Vegeta that's not how interaction works. You cannot just go 'quits!' and leave. No man is an island. Or, in his case, a self-exiled planet who occasionally allows visitors in.

His mentions of wanting to deal with the person 'accordingly' has her genuinely worried and excited because. On one hand: He won't try to start a fight, will he? That would be an interesting if not an upsetting end to someone's time here.

On another hand: Will he start a fight? That'll be pretty fun to watch a brawl since she notes he's more buffed than G.I Joe. Hopefully whoever decided to pull this prank on him will be able to give a good punch at least. }

... You are very certain they are here? Because you can just go to their table if you spot them in the crowd. There is no rules forbidding someone to do that to my understanding. { Oh. Right. She's supposed to be a good-ish girl. } I do hope there will be no violent altercation if you do run across them. You shouldn't put yourself in harm's way over a slight like this.

[misterbrief]

Oh yes, they're here. I can see him sitting right over there. He's got a lot of talking to do. [He and Cliff are friends, so there won't be a bar fight. Thankfully for all, probably.]

I've got half a mind to drag him over here myself. In fact, I just might do that. We might have another visitor to the table in a few seconds.

[inventings]

He is? Well. That's quite fortunate for you then. No need to expand energy in useless chasing about when he is right here.

{ Someone else will be coming here? Addie looks around and wonders who that happens to be, trying to spot them and prepare herself for it. She wants a fight but not here. This dress is still getting tweaked for adjustments.

She does find it interesting that he says that like a fact and not a possibility. Raising an eyebrow at him, she nevertheless nods in consent because. It's not like a butterfly can stop a tornado going down its course. No matter how lovely and charming it maybe. } There's no need to drag someone.

Forcefully move them to your desired location of them is a much more efficient way of doing it. { Always eager to help. }

[misterbrief]

[Thanks for the advice. But he'll do things his way. He gets up from the table, marching right over to where he spots Cliff, and decides to break up that conversation without a single word- grabbing the Klausian by the back of the shirt and lifting him straight up; as far as his arm reaches and begins to try to drag Cliff over to the table where Addie was seated.]

[aerialassault]

[Unfortunately, Vegeta, Cliff still has a foot on you. The act only results in pulling the Klausian straight up, but not entirely off of his feet.]

Wha--Hey! Vegeta-- what the hell?

[He has no idea what the problem is here, but he proceeds to twist to get out of the lock. His shirt, man!]

[inventings]

{ One thing she appreciates about this is who this mystery person happens to be. Hello.

Staying where she is, she gives the new person at their table a jovial handwave to show there's at least a friendly face here. }

Hello! I'm Addie. It's a pleasure to meet you. { When she thinks Vegeta isn't looking, she mouths a quick 'sorry' to him. } I hope you've been enjoying the event so far but it seems my current partner has some pressing matters to talk to you about.

[misterbrief]

[No, Vegeta has a very good grip on his shirt and if he hopes to twist out of it, he'd be ripping it. So he drags Cliff over, sets his ass down after grabbing another chair on the way back over and dumps him in his new seat.]

[He glares at him while Addie introduces herself, then proceeds to interrupt.]

Yes, there is pressing matters. Now who exactly put you up to dragging me here to this event? You know who signed me up for this cockimaney event, now spill it.

...this was totally eaten by my inbox. I'M SO SORRY

[aerialassault]

[Cliff stared at the two, completely dumbfounded...even though, the girl more than made up for whatever it was that Vegeta planned to pin on him.]

Wait. Look. [He held his hands in the open, palms outward. He's totally innocent here!] I don't even know what you're talking about-- why the hell would I sign you up for this anyway? You're married. I'm no idiot here.

[He looked over at the woman.]

Missie? I apologize for anything my buddy said to you. He forgets his manners sometimes.