Luceti Projects Mingle

[corps]

Who: Anyone and everyone interested in Luceti Projects.
What: Luceti Projects meet-and-greet!
When: Backdated to the 22nd. Begins at noon, lasts all day.
Where: The barracks.
Summary: A few LP members have organized a get-together at the barracks for those with an interest in Luceti Projects to talk, eat, and relax while socializing.
Rating: PG

[ Quite a bit of thought and elbow grease has been put into preparing the barracks for this event. A banner is tacked across above the entrance that reads, "Welcome to Luceti Projects Opening Celebration!" in green paint. It's not exactly the sort of arts and craft masterpiece it could have been had they enlisted the help of one of the kids (such as Ikki), but it's better than nothing.

Just before entering the main festivities is a table with a sign-up sheet, manned by different members of Luceti Projects on a rotating basis, to answer questions or encourage sign-up.

Through the open doors of the barracks' largest hall, long wooden farmstyle tables have been set in rows to encourage mingling, placed adjacent to tables filled with food and drink that hug the walls. A wide range of different appetizers, snacks, and larger entrees have been set out for attendees, with plenty of plates, utensils, cups, and napkins. As a way to encourage more cultural exchange, the cuisine, catered by Okumura Rin, includes a little from different worlds -- cheese and crackers; sushi and yakitori; pasta and roast chicken; salads and other vegetable dishes, including a vegetable and potato stew, heavily featuring corn. A few sweets, such as cookies and a few cakes, sit alongside the savory dishes, next to which sits a very large bowl of non-alcoholic fruit punch (courtesy of Ms. Ginia). There is plenty of water, soft drinks, teas and coffee, and milk.

For those interested in trying out a more communal dish, placed about every five feet of table is a hot pot, specifically for sukiyaki, inside which vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, thin-sliced beef slowly simmer in a delicate broth of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Under these simmering ingredients is a base of udon and shirataki noodles to soak up the broth. Small bowls, utensils, and condiments such as soy sauce and eggs for the sauce, sit alongside each pot to encourage communal sharing.

On the other side of the hall is a wet bar (wo)manned by Ginia, with plenty of booze and an alcoholic variety of punch. Coolers filled with beer sit on the floor behind the wet bar. Martinis and other mixed drinks will be served in biodegradable plastic cups.

The smell of charcoal and wood burning wafts through the open back doors, from the glow of a respectably sized bonfire built behind the building, alongside which a long table is set, its surface filled with an assortment of graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, large sausages, kabobs with different meats and vegetables, and skewers for roasting.

A few yards away are the outdoor training grounds where a rather large array of weapons, both lethal and non-lethal of the wooden variety, have been set out for anyone who would like to spar. Some dried-out logs have been repurposed into a spectator area. The only rules posted: no use of magic or anything else that could critically harm opponents or spectators. No guns, except in the target practice area. Absolutely no killing. ]


(OOC: Assume that your character will be served drinks by Ginia at the bar, so use the bar area to mingle with whomever else, unless you’d like a thread. If your character would like to man the sign-up area, feel free to just drop them in on anyone. If they don’t know how to answer a question, just have them direct anything to either Erwin or Kakashi. Most importantly, have fun!!

Also, if your character hasn't voted about the LP leadership structure, the poll is still open over here! Even if they don't want to make a comment on the post itself, they can definitely still vote!)

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Erwin

[corps]

[ Though Erwin'd had a major hand in organizing and setting up this event, he feels somewhat out of place in the midst of it. This is beyond anything he's had the means to execute before, coming from a world where resources are extremely limited. Superfluous celebrations simply don't happen when you live outside of Wall Sina, especially when you are part of the Survey Corps. And though it smells enticing, he's never even heard of most of the food before, let alone tried it.

His discomfort is far from obvious, however. Erwin can talk his way through just about any situation, this one included. He is courteous and ready with a smile, conscious as always that he is representing the Survey Corps first and foremost--though now he's a representative of Luceti Projects as well, an organization he's helped to mold. An organization which, he hopes, will somehow serve to further his main objective: get home.

Erwin is there for the entire duration of the event, start to finish. He does several shifts at the sign-up table, and otherwise can be found just about anywhere: inside the hall trying some of the dishes, by the fire watching the antics of those who choose to roast their food, and occasionally observing sparring, if anyone decides to do so. Though he occasionally has a drink in hand, it's never anything alcoholic, and he's easily identified by his ever-present uniform. The wings of freedom are no doubt a fairly familiar symbol to those living in the village by now. ]

[rightfootforward]

[Peggy hadn't wanted to come to the social mixer. She was quite good at them, certainly, but she was also technically in enemy territory and letting anyone watching know she was even remotely involved in the project would be detrimental to her position as an espionage trainer. Still, it would look even more suspicious if she didn't at least come by to "see" what all of this was about, so here she was, mingling if only in a cursory manner. She decided to come, see who showed up, then leave as if she were only scouting out an interesting event.

Keeping a cup in her hand, she moved through the crowd - stopping only when she noticed Erwin, the taller man who she sometimes saw with Levi and who acted as another face to the organization. It wasn't difficult to maneuver her way around until she was standing behind him, but it was difficult to stay behind him when he was obviously very good at keeping tabs on his surroundings. When she was close enough, she spoke to him quietly.]

Enjoying the turnout so far?

Kakashi

[ura_no_ura]

[ The past few months have been far busier and required far more socializing than Kakashi is used to. The sort of missions he's accustomed to taking generally take him away from social functions, festivals, parties. But with his new position as jounin commander as well as the role he plays in helping to make this alliance come to life, Kakashi has had to put himself in far more social settings and circumstances than he's liked. It's draining, utterly exhausting, this work of having to socialize all the time. He'd much rather be on some sort of escort or infiltration mission somewhere than doing this.

But this is important work, and if Kakashi wants to gain trust, build alliances, grow networks, he has to do the work that's expected of him.

So, he makes his rounds through the entire event -- taking several shifts at the sign-up sheet, stopping by the bar and various tables for food and drink in the main hall; at some point or another, he roasts a couple of sausages by the bonfire outside for his pack of three dogs, and spends a bit of time watching spars. He might even be willing to be talked into one or two, depending on who asks, and his mood. ]

Sign-up sheet, early on

[250mhzwabl]

[It's just a party, Jack tells himself, the several times during the short walk to the barracks that he almost turns away and goes to get a coffee or pick up groceries or go for a run instead. It's just a party. And even if it wasn't, this is something that needs to be done. This thing deserves a fair shake, and if there's any way he can be of use, he should do that.

Granted, the odds are slim, this being superhero-and-genius land, but hey. Maybe someone needs an assistant. A sidekick. A loveable mascot.

Enough of that. He puts on a broad smile as he approaches the sign-up, stooping and reaching for the pen to scrawl his name. It must be his lucky day - the guy who sent out the broadcast himself is manning the table.]

So, I guess you'the the man to talk to, hey?

Marco (Animorphs)

[guerrilla_morph]

[ Marco is not in the best of shape today. Why? Because he has spent the last week or so kidnapped and experimented on by the Malnosso. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending how you look at it) he really doesn't remember much of his experimentation. All he does remember is waking up near the woods, and from then on out it was a hazy, blurry struggle of going to the village.

But Marco is so drugged up that he really can't figure out where he needs to go. He thought he is going to his apartment, but somehow he ended up here and he's not sure why that is. Maybe he noticed a crowd and instinctively goes there, maybe trying to find some help. Or maybe he wants something to eat.

For the first hour or so, you will find a young fourteen-year-old boy squinting at various food tables, as though he is trying to figure out the mysteries of the universe through food alone, although in reality he is trying to figure out how can he use a fork with sushi. Can he eat sushi? Is sushi is a food? He just doesn't know.

After solving the sushi mystery, it is few hours past noon, staring at the fire. He's starting to sober up from whatever the Malnosso gave him, but not enough to make really comprehensive conversation. If you want to talk to Marco about any serious topics, now is not a good time to do so. He might get a weird idea, like getting too close to the fire.

Past dark, he is nearly sober, although that is mostly in part of going into the back woods and puked up the sushi he ate earlier. But he can't say he feels any better. In fact, the more he tries to remember the past week and can't come up with anything, the more angry he becomes, especially when he realizes that the Malnosso have taken him and done experiments on him. He stares at the training grounds, eyes distant as he partakes in a terrible day dream. With him now knowing where he is, he really out to try out at reaching out to other people who want to take back their lives and go home. That's why he joined this Alliance thing in the first place. But Marco just got out of what was basically a drugged slumber, and doesn't feel all that particularly snappy. Maybe he should call it a night and just sleep on it.

Marco has the worst timing, he swears. He goes to another table, filling up his cup with water. ]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh had seen the young man earlier, and he seemed a bit out of sorts, just sort of staring at the food. Now it seemed he had moved on to fire. Rather odd behaviour, he wondered if perhaps he had sampled a mushroom or something else. Seeing him close to the fire Iroh approaches calmly, it would be best to keep an eye on this one]

Ah, hello there.

[Loki]

[complicatedliar]

[Loki is uninterested in the food, and mostly uninterested in the drinks. He helps himself to a cup of tea, and makes it his business to listen around and see who is there. He's still in watch and wait mode, but he's being quite friendly and personable.

Friendly and personable is, of course, what he excels at when he's building his position.

He's there for the duration and circulates around, seeing where allies might be best made.]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh is enjoying some of the food for a bit when he spies Loki, he gives him a friendly wave as he finishes up some dessert]

Saleh

[mountain_sage]

[A grand opening celebration? Saleh hadn't expected a serious operation to have a celebration. But why not? This could be a good chance to meet some of the other participants.]

[So he enters and explores the tables (while steering clear of the alcohol). He doesn't quite go out of his way to socialize, however. He can be found helping himself to some stew, or meditating by the bonfire. He might also be found watching some of the sparring matches. After all, he'd need to know his allies' abilities when the time comes to work together.]

Bonfire

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh quietly sits beside Saleh as he meditates by the fire. It was something he was quite accustomed to, and that sort of meditation happened all the time in his home land. He takes a small breath in and out, the fire rising and falling as he does so]

Karla

[swordprincess]

[Karla enters the celebration beaming with curiosity. She'll check out the bar area. She'll eat a little bit from the different tables as well.]

[But the training grounds definitely catch her interest. She'll be examining the wooden swords and taking some practice swings. She definitely won't say no to a sparring match.]

[rashness]

[ You know something Rin has decided to do after resting by a main table and eating Sukiyaki for a good deal of the night was to seat out other people's opinions on the food that he and his fellow chefs made. As such, when Karla's walking away from the tables to get food, he tries to stop her with: ]

Ey, uh. Excuse me.

Isaac

[relictusdeus]

[What manner of man would he be not to offer this organization of sorts his blessing?

Loose-limbed and with a lazy, thin-lipped smile, Isaac passes through without signing his name on his own or with persuasion and circles the food-laden tables unhurriedly, drinking in the sights, smells, and sounds of what obviously has taken time and effort to arrange. He touches no drinks but does sample a small piece of cheese before turning his gaze towards the training ground with mild interest.

And though no one walks by his side, he's not alone. He never is, nor has he come unarmed. It does not suit a Forgemaster to step among a gathering of humans unprepared for any eventuality. Still, despite - and perhaps on account of - where he is, the erstwhile general does offer a smile to anyone who may cast a glance his way, hardly shy about maintaining eye-contact longer than may be deemed polite in some cases.]

[rashness]

Ey, excuse me... [This guy's been circling the food for a while, so mile as well make contact with him and see what the thing is...? ]

Ginia

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Blending in and getting information at parties is right up Ginia's alley, but she would have shown up anyway. She's shown her interest and after a discussion with Law, has some ideas and plans of her own for the village. But she's completely at ease at the party, watching people come and go as she serves drinks at her makeshift bar. Stuck she may be, but there's a good view of the place and it's easy to keep tabs on people.

Ginia can be found all day at the event. When she has a chance to take a break from the bar, she grabs some food for herself, going between both the buffet table and the communal tables. She can also be found outside, joined by her dog, though she'll give the bonfire plenty of space. She watches people spar, taking note of anyone using firearms or other long-range weapons, looking out for any interesting abilities or skills.]

[generalflirt]

Eeeesh, they got you on duty here too, Ginia-san? You might be known as Luceti's premiere bar matron yet.

[ He says this while sauntering over to get his first light drink. But it's mostly for small talk. If nothing else, he resolved to chat up a ton of people here and see what could be seen about the mood and about people's thoughts. But mostly just to be irreverent ]

Masaomi

[generalflirt]

[ Well, here we are...

Whatever his misgivings, whatever chats he's had with his closest friends in the last few days leading up to this, he is here. For better or worse, he's stuck being a part of this whether he wants to or not. So he might as well see who is here and what their mood is and... it's actually a little absurd. Whoever brought the food had a totally different idea of the vibe here than the people running it. It makes him want to giggle to himself, not helped by the fact he's probably going to be abusing the bar a little for a long series of low alcohol content drinks. But between him and Linda (his Pikachu) he ghosts all over the main hall, the bonfire, and the sparring areas. Watching everyone, chatting up a bunch of people too, and... trying not to feel as oppressed as his gut feels he is. Hey, who knows, he could be wrong. But hell, he's not going to sit at those communal tables unless they have a speech or something ]

[petreefied]

[It's actually the Pikachu that catches Petra's eye, doing a double take as she passes by the two of them in the main hall.]

I'm sorry if I'm being nosy, but is your pet from your world?

[She recognizes all the animals that were apparently native to the area, though it might just be the weirdest looking at she's ever seen.]

Temari; ota

[dangerouswind]

[Maybe it's only natural that Temari finds herself out by the training grounds. The food's great, people are fine, but this is where she's most comfortable. With a drink in one hand, she peruses the wooden weapons, occasionally picking something up to test the weight or otherwise give it a closer look.

She might have fled the "main" party, but she's not aloof, nor is she actively avoiding anyone. One-handed, she spins a wooden sword, shakes her head, and sets it back on the table.]

[petreefied]

[Though back home Petra had been one of the elites of the Survey Corps, she's quickly realizing that her skills battling titans didn't translate exactly into fighting their new potential opponents. She's trained in hand to hand combat and knows how to use a sword, but there's a difference when your opponents aren't at least three times your height. While training in the Battle Dome and with the other from her world is valuable experience, Petra's also taken to watching others train as well, learning by observation.

So it's only natural that Temari catches Petra's attention, and Petra will approach her with a smile.]

Are you looking for something in particular?

Rin

[rashness]

[ Rin threw his heart (and "his" business, what with probably having to call in the other chefs at Seventh Heaven to put in extra hours) into the catering of this, which is influenced by the fact there are sukiyaki pots and hot pads set up at every table. Extension cables, maybe some battery ones, a ton of meat and vegetables and everything between. This was definitely a bulk order, and a labor of love. And... maybe he did it for the wrong reasons. The argument with Silver and his emotional confusion from that does weigh on him.

But the thing of it is that he's too tired to do much more than hang out at his communal table and eat. He wonders if any of his friends will be here ... Maybe he'll look around after this next piece of beef. ]

[petreefied]

[Since arriving to the event, Petra had been eying the the communal tables, wondering just what exactly was being served. It did smell good, but she's not entirely certain just how it was supposed to be served and whether or not she should try it on her own without any kind of guidance. It's only natural to ask questions in this kind of situation, right?]

Is that some kind of stew?

[She'll sit next to him as she asks, giving him distance. He does look tired, and she really doesn't want to be a bother if he's not in the mood to entertain her questions.]

Silver

[feistytrader]

[There's one thing that he knows right away upon showing up and that's that he's uncomfortable. Lots of food, lots of drinks, lots of people- no matter how many times he has to deal with it, he'll never quite feel comfortable around a big group.

He wanders around just about anywhere- he's not here to be a part of the Luceti Projects, but rather to see how it's run. Weavile makes sure to sample just about all of the food (and bring some of the best of it over to Silver, who doesn't really want to touch anything he isn't offered,) but beyond that, the two of them take the role of spectators and listen to as much as they can.

In the end, both of them find themselves retreating to the training grounds to get a view of anyone sparring- It's something Silver feels a lot more comfortable with than a big social ordeal. It's refreshing to watch.]

Training area

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi recognized the boy from the post on the secret network. He'd been the one who'd been concerned, the one who got in an argument with Rin.

Silver.

For a little while, he just leaves him be, studying him from afar. And the strange creature accompanying him, which Kakashi assumes is either a pet from his world or one of those Pokemon that Masaomi told him about.

His own dogs are out and about, running around behind him, and Kakashi quickly summons Bisuke, who is the most friendly of the three (not that Pakkun would ever agree, but then, Pakkun has a bit of a diva complex) and heads on over to Silver with the small tan-colored mutt by his side. ]

Enjoying yourself?

[ A quiet question as he watches the ongoing spar. ]

Petra

[petreefied]

[This is actually a situation Petra is comfortable in, though the extravagance is unusual. It's not unexpected, considering the wealth and resources that had been provided for them by the Malnosso, but Petra's accustomed to more sedate gatherings that might have had a small cake if times were good.

She'll do her part, cleaning and straightening anything up if it gets messy, or offering to help anyone carry their food or drink to a table if they've loaded up. Or she might be looking at the food or drinks herself, debating on whether or not to try something new. Meat and cheese are easy to identify, but the sushi and yakitori definitely are things she doesn't quite know what to do with, and she really can't figure out why that alcoholic beverage you're carrying is such a bright blue. At least the sweets all smell familiar? If there's sparring going on, she'll be watching or even participating.

If nothing else, she'll be flitting around, asking questions and introducing herself to anyone that happens to cross her path. That's the main point of this kind of party, isn't it? Socializing and networking, building ties--and that is something Petra's good at.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi hasn't met all of Erwin's people yet, but he certainly does recognize the uniform of the Survey Corps, spotting it rather easily from across the way. The young woman must be one of the new arrivals he was told about, and it just so happens to be that he catches her alone eyeing the sushi and yakitori rather quizzically. ]

You must be one of Commander Erwin's soldiers, hmm?

[ Asked lightly as he reaches past her to claim one of the yakitori skewers. ]

Vash and Adela

[goldenglasses]

[Vash in his bright red coat and blond hair that sticks up in a broom like fashion isn't too hard to spot in the gathering. He'll be hanging around the food table mostly. Attempting to sample just about everything there because it all just looks delicious!

What may be a little hard to see at first is a small redhead that's perched on the man's shoulder. Adela was still unfortunately only three inches tall, but had wanted to come out. Sharing the same floor as Adela, Vash was happy to offer his services up as chaffer. He'll even hand her up little bits of the food to try herself when she asks for them.

Catch Adela and Vash together at the food table! Or if you want Vash or Adela their own please say so in the tag and Vash will be happy to leave his tiny neighbour with a friend for the thread.]

BOTH OF THEM

[ura_no_ura]

[ So, here's Kakashi, wandering about the food table with a plate of sushi and yakitori, when he finds himself brushing up against... ah, right. Vash. The guy who doesn't tolerate any sort of killing. ]

Yo.

[ A light greeting as he reaches for a piece of roast chicken. ]

Luke

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke is not really one for these sorts of things. Social gatherings, fundraisers, mixers, and the like are really more his sister's forte, an arena he's not all that well versed in. Sure, he's more than happy to allow Lando, Han, or the Rogues to drag him out on the occasional night on the town (tame though his idea of such might be). Still, he could hardly not attend, if only to show some sort of support for the project. He agreed wholly with the community coming together, after all. And as a representative of the Republic, both old and new, it was his responsibility to at least see what was going on.

His formal Master's robes, brown with a white underlay, were appropriate enough he felt...despite Deadpool saying otherwise...and upon entering the barracks he removes his hood. He's devoid of many other markings save an insignia pin on his inner tunic and a pair of silver tubes hanging from his belt, generally hidden by the outer robe.

The food draws his attention first, and he'll gather up a plate of simple things: sushi, a bit of chicken, and a bottle of Dr. Pepper. Fizzpops here came in such a wide variety, but given that back home most carbonated drinks were unpalatable for humans he never really branched out much from the ones he knew were safe even here. Better to have the same thing over and over than risk a drink meant for a Gamorrean, after all.

Food acquired, the Jedi takes a seat where he can watch the proceedings. The alcohol gets a pass, though after a meal he will indulge himself with a bit of chocolate. The sparring gets a cursory glance, of course, though he never feels quite right with public displays of combat prowess. The Echani and Palawan arts he'd learned during the early years of the war didn't permit such things outside specific circumstances, and while he rarely practiced them anymore it still didn't feel right breaking the tradition. Still, it's nice to watch.

Anyone who approaches can be assured a smile and a conversation, though Luke is content to watch and listen unless someone wants to talk.]

[snapturtle]

[When B'Elanna arrives, she's not entirely sure what she's supposed to do. She doesn't know most of the people here and she's never been much of a social butterfly herself. But well, she couldn't not show up either.

She pokes around at the food, some of it familiar, and some of it not. She settles for the chicken and some of the other snacks that are available and... the Dr. Pepper had also caught her eye. Well okay.

Eventually she does spot someone she knows, at least somewhat, and will end up sitting next to Luke.]

Fancy meeting you here.

Law and Itachi

[deathsdoctor]

[It doesn't feel like any party he's been to here in Luceti (not that he's a party person), not a light celebration meant simply to have a good time - it honestly feels more like a diplomatic function. Food, drink, and entertainment to grease the social gears so the work of deal making, information gathering, and networking could be done.

... which in itself might be contributing to the vague patches of unease here and there. It's difficult for Law to put his finger on the overall mood here. It shifts as he and Itachi drift through the crowd. Both ninja and pirate blend in well (too well) and it's easy to overlook them unless you're actually looking for either of them. Or turned around one moment, unsuspecting - perhaps reaching for that practice weapon, cocktail, or canape - and the next, there one or both of them are.

Catch the couple together or apart, wherever you please. Just specify who you'd like in the header.]

Mostly aimed at Law because of what was joked about on plurk, but I'm happy for a ninja!

[goldenglasses]

[Vash had just been reaching out for that cocktail Law had managed to sweep up seconds before him.

All and all, it was probably a very innocent mistake. Very easy to make in fact. Vash knows this, but it doesn't stop him from glaring unhappily at Law. Can you feel that angry pout on you, Law? As you chew on that cocktail. Oh, he hopes it was good. Very good.]

[snapturtle]

[It's not like she hasn't been to gatherings like this before, after all, they had such things back in the Maquis and even on Voyager. But she usually knew more people than she does now. At the very least, they are all here for the same cause, just as with other things in the past.

Still, B'Elanna isn't exactly the bubbly extrovert type and is mostly keeping to herself. Though she is observing, taking note of those here, and she will certainly speak when spoken to.]

[generalflirt]

[ Woman who is... somewhat older than him. A few years, at a glance, though he's not sure how many. Not human by the look of her face. He's been observing her for a little while covertly before going in to make his move. But now that she is there, she is alone, and she doesn't know him... it's time to move in for it! And his move shall come in the form of sliding up in front of her and-! ]

Haaaave you met me?

[ Said with a small platter of sushi in his hand held out for her as an opening offering. Nailed it. ]

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee spends a lot of time manning the sign-up area vigilantly, with a determined stare. At the same time, he tries to scribble down potential alternate names for the group. And he mumbles to himself as he writes down and crosses out different possibility.]

'Luceti's Most Youthly Brigade'? ...No, I believe the word 'brigade' is frowned upon. Perhap... We should just be Youths?

[And also throughout the evening, he makes his ways to the other part of the event. He'll zip over towards people, eager to introduce himself to strangers and to catch up with people he already knows. He will also wait on people and bring around trays of food.

You will definitely find him at the sparring ground as well! What's one thing he has in common with a Pokemon trainer? When he makes eye contact with you, he'll be ready to battle!]

[ura_no_ura]

[ At some point or another, Kakashi comes around the table with a plate of food for Lee piled with a little bit of everything. Sushi, yakitori, roast chicken, some of the ingredients in sukiyaki (and a small bowl of sauce), and few sweets are arranged on the plate.

He sets a bottle of water on the table in front of Lee, then puts down the plate and a pair of chopsticks, around which he'd wrapped some napkins. ]

I wasn't sure what you'd like, but I thought I'd bring a plate over for you.

[ Lee's been working hard at the sign-up table, after all. ]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Jade Curtiss has been following the Luceti Projects developments with a keen eye. He's reluctant about making a commitment, but he a few of the ideas have garnered some interest. Overall, he sees the value in having allies and also wants to see firsthand precisely what this organization is like. Maybe he'll make a report for the emperor - although Peony seems to be enjoying his freedom from his responsibilities thus far.

He saunters through the barracks, hands in pockets. He'll wear a polite smile and talk up various people of interest. He makes his way around the food area as well as the bonfire and the sparring area, where he examines the weapons somewhat curiously. His own is somewhat hidden at the moment. Feel free to talk to him - he won't bite.]

AAANNND FINALLY we have contact

[ura_no_ura]

[ Socializing is exhausting, but it comes with the job.

Kakashi just so happens to bump into yet another new person he hasn't met yet, a man with a rather polite smile by the looks of it, right by the bonfire. He glances at him a bit curiously, giving him an appraising once-over, but doesn't say anything just yet. ]

[skyleopardess]

[If nothing else, curiosity would have brought Yoruichi out to the gathering--she's still relatively new to Luceti, and is taking any opportunity she can to gain more information on the place, as well as getting to know her fellow inhabitants. But since she'd agreed to join the Luceti Projects, she figures she might as well show up and get to meet her fellow volunteers.]

[And if nothing else? Food that hasn't been subjected to her rudimentary cooking skills is always welcome. So she'll drift about--sampling the food, hitting up the bar, and generally getting a feel for the mood of the gathering. She'll stop by the sparring area as well--after seeing what Kakashi can do, she can't help but be curious as to what else people here are capable of.]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Jade thinks that he may have seen this woman in his casual browsings of the journals. But for getting a good read on another person, nothing beats seeing them in person. He finds her at the bar and takes a seat nearby. After taking a moment to make his order, he begins to casually remark.]

My, my. This event seems to have had quite the turnout. Wouldn't you agree?

[wise_maiden]

[Raine is mostly here to observe. To be honest, she's not entirely sold on the idea yet; after all she had been there when the Blue Rogues and Brave Vesperia were established, and while she had been fond of the leaders she had made it a point not to assign herself to any group.

But at the very least, she had always been relied on as a source for information. Although, it's mostly the draw of the presence of people gathering together in one area that brings her here, so she's not left too much in the company of her own thoughts.

It's also always interesting to see the Barracks being used in a different way. Not that she has a lot of reasons to visit them herself, but she remembers when they were built and the various uses of it. It's a little nostalgic.

So she can be found observing, making her way around the food area and greeting a few people, and sometimes staring off into the fire a little too long.]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[While she gazes into the fire, suddenly Jade Curtiss.]

It's a delightful little gathering, wouldn't you say?

Nara Shikamaru

[endgames]

[Shikamaru's here because... well he'd hear about it if he didn't show, wouldn't he? He couldn't claim to care about the village as much as he does, if he didn't show.

Stepping in though, he has to sigh. Shikamaru's not a social guy himself, but the mood clash here is palpable; a fish out of water element, for most everyone in attendance.

But whatever he thinks about it, he buries at the door. Shikamaru's not the sparring sort of guy, so he avoids any activity going on that way and outside, but he otherwise strides around the barracks with a clear sense of purpose. He already knows Kakashi and any ninja here, of course, but he's overdue introducing himself to the other guy running this, and anyone else involved.

More than them though, he focuses on the guests - the people he hasn't talked too much before this, if he's met them at all. He doesn't eat much, unless he approaches someone at a food table, and he doesn't drink when the barracks is seeing its highest traffic. But he will stop by the bar before it's all said and done.]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Ginia offers a bow of her head when Shikamaru comes by the bar, phone already ready in hand with a message typed up.]

Hello there. What can I get you?

Riku

[stilldontgotit]

[Well, this sure wasn't what Riku had expected for the meeting. These guys went all-out, didn't they? A small hint of a smile lines his face as he enters. Onlookers may notice the unusual looking bat that's perched on his shoulder. Seems that Riku's brought company.

He'll spend his time, wandering the area, picking up a few samples of food, and scoping out the other folks attending. If this Alliance thing is gonna work, then it's important to know who's chipping in.

He can he spotted nibbling on some sushi, hanging by the bonfire, and practicing moves with his Keyblade. If others seek sparring partners, he's more than up for the task. Per the rules, he's not using any magic. After all, the last thing they need to do is wreck the place.

If that's not your style, then your chars may find that colorful bat fluttering over with a great big grin. Seems he's picking up some of Riku's slack, though Riku will follow his companion to ensure he stays out of trouble.]

[generalflirt]

Riku-kun. [ Trying to sneak up behind him by the sparing place. As he's practicing with the keyblade, that is. He's got a wide smirk ]

Gai Tsutsugami

[voidseeing]

[Gai shows up uncharacteristically late to the party, looking a bit on the tired side-- though not in a bad way. In fact, he seems quite relaxed and happy, moreso than usual, and once he finds Elizabeth there he'll be by her side for most of the afternoon when he isn't off having conversations with the other attendees or offering spars.

He's no stranger to socializing, even if he isn't an extrovert by nature. Years of practice have allowed him to slip into the role with ease, and to a casual observer it would look as if he's simply enjoying the company. Every single move of his is calculated, however; every person he approaches to speak to selected for a reason. Gai is a strategist to his core even as he mingles and seemingly enjoys himself.

Those who know him might notice the addition of a ring on his left hand if they look carefully. Given how close he is to Elizabeth (and the fact that she's sporting a ring too), the conclusion there should be obvious.]

[tearmeanewone]

[And of course, Elizabeth isn't really talking with anyone at the 'party'. She's mostly looking around uncomfortably and wondering if a party like this is really the way to go to start a potential military alliance.]

[But the moment she thinks about going back to Gai's apartment, there's a part in the crowd and she sees him through it. Face breaking into a relieved smile, she walks through the crowd to get to him.]

Good morning, sleepy-head. [She stretches up and kisses him on the cheek, half-melted drink still in hand.]