lucetilogs | 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 ))

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How about a drinking game?

What rules are we using?

That's a fair question. Perhaps we can base it on the fumblings of our neighbors.

Are you sure? [He glanced around the hall, specifically the people at the neighboring tables and all of their awkward encounters.]

We're both going to drink too much in that case.

Speak for yourself. [He waves a hand dismissively.] After all, it's not as if we have much time remaining.

This is true.

Perhaps we should make plans for another time, Mister Peony. There's plenty of opportunities to play by these rules.

It's awfully forward to request a second date so soon, Mister Kotetsu.

[And his glasses glow as he grins particularly sinisterly.]

Especially considering how difficult the dating market can be on someone with a daughter.

[All pretenses were dropped at this point. Barnaby frowned, decidedly not playing this time. This man...this 'Peony', knew something.]

What do you know of Kotetsu T. Kaburagi.

[Jade's grin isn't going away. No, this is just starting to get interesting.]

For one, that he didn't seem to be nearly as feisty as you've proven to be.

[The man's smile was inscruitable. He was inscruitable. Barnaby was playing poker with a man that could have a wildcard-- he was at a distinct disadvantage, and had no choice but to wait for the man to play his hand. If he truly did have a wildcard.

This was a dangerous but potentially useful resource. In light of so few people telling him anything, Barnaby was willing to risk playing with a loaded gun.]

Then when was he here? How long was he here? What do you know about Kaede-chan?

[His even, polite tone gave way to the bubbling emotions underneath. He wasn't shouting, but he had unconsciously stepped into the interrogator's role.

Enjoy yourself, Jade. He hasn't let his city boy manners slip before in this new little town.]

[It hadn't been hard to come across just enough in the journals to find Kotetsu's identity as well as that of his daughter. Jade doesn't look very deterred - dealing with difficult people is such fun.]

Have you ever considered reading a book? You'd be surprised at how convenient it is to find loose answers to such questions through just some light reading.

[Barnaby looked away, trying to hide his own frustration on that very topic.]

I may need to complain to management about that. The books I've read are missing a few passages.

[The powers that be conspired against him, continually drawing him further away from his answers instead of closer. Sleepless nights had been spent seeking out this very information and, while he caught snatches of conversation, he'd yet to find anything that was clear. That woman with the red hair must have had a point-- if he well and truly did die in this tiny town a year ago, then of course everything would align just enough to hide the details.

Erasing all of the memories of his previous stay was unforgivable. Hiding information about Kotetsu, Pao-Lin, and now Kaede was equally so.]

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By all means, complain away. I'll be interested if you get any sort of response.

[And then there's the five minute whistle. Jade gives a crooked grin as he pushes himself up from his chair and grabs his wine bottle.]

My, look at the time. I can't sway it's the most pleasant date I've ever experienced, but it's certainly been entertaining. Now I must get going...

Please wait for a moment.

[He spoke up quickly, but sincerely.]

We should give eachother our real names. I...wouldn't mind a second 'date.'

[He was playing with fire and he knew it, but if this could get him something useful...he was willing to take the risk.]

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You know, you could be holding up someone exceptionally charming.

[He keeps up the smile and reaches for his journal.]

But perhaps I can spare you this much. [He briefly holds it up, with the name 'Jade Curtiss' displayed on the cover.] I do hope that you call in a timely manner.

[He holds up his own journal: 'Barnaby Brooks Jr.']

And I hope you don't mind the conversation, Mister Curtiss. Intelligent company is so hard to find around here.

I understand the sentiment fully. [And wryly.] I'll have to keep looking for such company.

Don't underestimate people, Sir. It doesn't suit you.

...You'll be hearing from me soon. That game of your's sounds interesting.

My sincerest apologies. I'll put all my effort into estimating you more accurately in the future. [There may be just a hint of sarcasm in that.] Will that suffice?

It's certainly a way to pass the time. Speaking of time, I believe that there's a particularly gorgeous woman waiting for you at that table over there.

Hm...

[He smiled. Perhaps this 'speed dating' thing wasn't so bad afterall.]

I thank you for the information, Mister Curtiss. Have a pleasant time with the lovely lady waiting for you.

Speed Dating

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