[closed-ish] Signs of love overshadowed by dreams

[pseudonyms]

Who: Everyone who signed up for speed-dating/speed-friending! (and maybe some people who just wander in?)
When: IC Date: 6/9
Where: A large booth at the CERES Academy cultural festival
What: Rise's holding a special event to help bring people together at the cultural festival! This may be chaotic
Rating/Warning: N/A thus far! Rise with a megaphone might be a warning though...


[The cultural festival at the school has been in full-on planning mode for a few weeks. Rise is no exception to the planning and included in the flyers that have gone up is a notice printed on bright pink paper and bold lettering for a very special event.

The booth itself has been set up with a small cluster of tables to accommodate for the amount of people who have been signed up and even for a few last-minute sign-ups. The tables themselves have been decorated with special candles and a tray containing two bowls, two spoons, and a a tray with all the ingredients needed for an ice cream sundae.

At the front of the booth is a collection of heart-shaped name tags with all of the names of each individual whose signed up, along with a number attached. Rise will smile at each person, handing both the name tag and a small envelope to them with instructions not to open it until she says so.

It’s only when everyone has arrived and is crowded inside the booth that she pulls out a megaphone (and really, who gave her that?) and she turns it on.]

Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Cerealia School Speed-Matching event! Meeting people can be really hard here, but don’t worry, we’re making it easy! You’ll see that the tables all have numbers assigned to them. On my count, open your envelopes and see who you’re starting with. When the bell rings, switch partners! Seems pretty simple, huh?

[Nobody gets to get a say in this apparently, but they may see one Yu Narukami who’s sitting on the table behind Rise just watching everyone casual as can be. Why is he wearing glasses? Who knows.]

Okie dokie! Let’s get this show on the road! On your mark…get set…open!

[Hope you’re ready, colonists. Inside each envelope is a starter number for the first match, and also a list of starter questions for asking people about themselves. Some people have lists corresponding with the speed dating route, while others are for the “friends only” route. But wait…what’s that? Some of those lists are crosswired? Your character would try to mingle with everybody and flirt anyway? Well hey. At least people will be talking and mingling.

Oh, and don’t mind the people who may wander in and out of the event. Rise will try to moderator the event to her best ability but hey, she’s pretty social herself. Some people are bound to slip in and out under her watch. Have fun! And remember, beware of the bell! (Or Rise announcing "SWITCH" in a loud voice via megaphone, same thing.)]

[ooc: Hello everyone, welcome to the speed-friending/dating event! Thank you to everyone who signed up; above you’ll see a list of people and numbers for you to pick from! Pick your number and your friend/date by visiting the number generator to randomly pick a number to match your character with! Feel free to post top-levels inviting others to just tag in or tag around, too, without using the RNG. Any questions, please hit me via PM or on plurk at alternatively]

Comments

[feminine_carnivore]

[ Chie just laughs a little. Is that a thing to laugh at? Who knows. ]

Obviously you must know Narukami-kun too, since you know Rise-chan! He's.. a pretty dependable guy! [ She smiles, talking about her friends makes her all too proud. The things they did together, even though things had gotten tough. They are still super important to her! Only, she has no idea just how much Minato already knows about Yu!! ]

Oh yeah! I was looking at that, but I thought it would look pretty dumb if I got chocolate syrup on my dress or something before I even talked to anyone... [ Basically, she's been waiting for an excuse to go get some! Another thought comes to mind though: ]

Wait, you haven't seen Yukiko around have you?! Yukiko Amagi, she's our age, suuuuuper pretty with long black hair a-and she giggles a lot! [ Wow Chie did you need to stress how pretty she is? And of course, she's already asked Yu and Rise about her, but might as well ask someone else, just in case! ]

[good_ideas]

Oh. [Shiho isn't sure what's fun about it either. Maybe it's like dressing up for a drama production or dressing up for parties.]

Then why do you have horns?

[good_ideas]

[Shiho is all too aware of where her own hands have to be at all times, crossing her arms when he holds out his hand. It makes her look unaffected, untouchable and maybe even a little defensive. But it's better than taking someone's hand when she knows what she can do.]

Shiho. I'm Sannomiya Shiho.

[Against her better judgement (because she isn't using psychometry), she takes a seat. He doesn't sound like some kind of scary ghost...]

[heiroglyphs]

[...Really?]

No. I don't. Not willingly, at least.

[saudadist]

Because I was born with them.

[ There are a number of ways this could go, and Lucy's already mentally preparing herself for them. She's expecting a bad reaction, for her to just get up and leave the table, or just freak out in some general sense. Hell, the way Lucy keeps her eyes locked on her in a steady stare dares her to do any of those. ]

[moribound]

Yeah, he's really reliable. [? Minato doesn't understand why wouldn't Chie have asked Yu about Yukiko if she's around, but he'll humor her regardless.]

I haven't seen anyone like that around here but you can always check the CereVice too. [And he also has no comment on the super pretty thing, since it's not like he's looking for a date.] So you two are good friends then?

[rejuvenate]

[ Giorno doesn't allow it to sour anything and simply lets it roll off of his back. ]

It's understandable. [ He'll look away and eye the questions that they were given. ] Perhaps you could still enjoy this even if this was a prank by your friends.

If you wanted to, of course.

[rejuvenate]

[ What kind of a Master do you even have... This boy is starting to really wonder. ]

And just why would that be?

[adornmental]

I mean, pretty much. [A sloping shrug follows, as if it's no big deal WHEN NO, IT'S A BIG DEAL and Kashuu is pretty miffed about it himself.]

Maybe that'll change someday, though.

[spaghettibia]

Me? Well, let's see...I haven't practiced anything...

[ He should have come prepared with party tricks! What was he thinking?! Though, he does have a few things he could show her...he does have a bit of magic, after all. ]

Perhaps...I could show you my special attack!!

[dirtdevil]

[ "surprisingly chipper" is something that has definitely never been said about him or his attitude. honestly he's a little taken aback by it. really, dude?

well, whatever. he picks up his card and takes a quick look at it. a moment later he rolls his eyes. these are all dumb, so he's just going to ask the dumbest one and see what happens. ]

Have you ever seen a ghost?

[ his tone is completely void of enthusiasm—or actual curiosity, because ghosts aren't real. obviously. ]

[swordboning]

With all the yelling and screaming and violence, I don't think I could answer that question with any level of specifics.

[tiarae]

[Lee no. Don't open yourself to this. You'll be here forever....

But she does. Telling him all about their initial meeting when she tried to throw her test away up until the last she recalls once they freed him from the Dark Kingdom. She just. Leaves out the whole, other identities factor. Sailor Moon, Serenity, Endymion, Tuxedo Mask.

Even if that might seem like half the story is missing. Which, without those details it kind of is. But she's not just yet ready to tell everyone about it.]

[niceguypose]

[It's too late. Lee is Here for this. He's invested in this story and hangs onto every word, cheering on every victory and mourning every sorrow. He digs into his ice cream while shedding a torrent of tears that alternate between those of happiness and those of sorrow. He's much like a bowlcutted housewife hanging onto every word of his favorite soap opera.

The missing details don't seem too off to Lee - no, the mystery just adds to the intrigue. And whenever Usagi seems to finish, Lee pounds his fists on the table, his cheeks and mouth full of tears and ice cream, respectively.]

That... that was such a beautiful story! I cannot believe that a love so beautiful truly exists!!

[feminine_carnivore]

[ Look she's not good at this! ]

Y-Yeah me either... [ Chie just fiddles awkwardly with the hem of her dress. She's so not used to stuff like this. Looking girly. It looks weird on her doesn't it, she thinks. ]

So, where are you from? [ She asks, reading off a card. ]

[feminine_carnivore]

Definitely. I've never met anyone who's better at making friends. [ She's proud to call herself one of them. After everything that happened, Narukami is pretty much the best guy alive in her book.

And of course she asked Yu about Yukiko. Rise too. But since neither had seen her, Chie can't help but ask... well everyone. Gotta make sure she doesn't miss a thing! Anyone would do the same for their best friend, right? ]

Ah, that's okay... I'm sure she'll come here soon. [ She says almost more to convince herself than anything else. Being without Yukiko is hard. Right now though, Chie's just going to look for a flavor she wants after grabbing a bowl. ]

Yeah! She's my number one best friend!! We've known each other since we were kids. Her family runs this super old traditional Japanese Inn back in Inaba and she's gonna run it! [ God she could talk about Yukiko all day! ]

[theshiningone]

Yup. I have. [His smile does not change a beat.] He was more like a demon ghost... I made a really funny pun and he tried to kill me.

[Well, it wasn't the first time that demons tried to kill him. But the big thing one was that he was fighting solo during that battle. It was a lot easier battling whenever he had his friends backing him up.]

That was a moment of comedic timing I will never forget! Boo hoo!

[wolfpuppy]

Little bit. I can definitely understand feeling more at home with your comrades, though. Thank that's a good part of what made that city a good place to be, despite everything.

[Ryuuga's smirk is tinged with a bit of regret at that - things would be so much easier if at least one of his comrades (or even superiors, in the case of Ryume) were here as well. As much as he was used to working alone all those years before going to Vol City, even now it felt strange not having someone there to work with him directly.

Like Rian.]

[theshiningone]

No, no... If I were messing with you, I'd saying something "What's with the bowlcut? Are you trying to be Bruce Lee or something?"

[He says as an example, but with that cheeky looking side smirk... It can very well translate over to him trolling. You never know where the trolling ends and the truth begins with him.]

Speaking of which! I'm gonna call you Bowlcut! [Since she didn't give him a name yet.]

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru startles slightly at the sudden company of one Angelo. He gives the other a small wave of his hand as he watches him. Though he doesn't reply he at least nods in acknowledgement of the other. ]

Hello Angelo! Are you enjoying yourself?

gmail y u no tell me I had these tags

[mysophobic]

[ Shiho please?! As if he wasn't awkward enough. As if her own straightening made him self conscious he straightens as well when she sits down. Though he awkwardly smiles back at her and waves with a gloved hand. ]

Hello! How are you? [ Totally going to try and act normal, yep. ]

[playboyknight]

[Oh he's still mute. Well Angelo is beginning to strengthen his healing abilities or becoming a doctor to help this poor guy out. Nevertheless! He shrugs and leans back against the chair.]

Define enjoying myself.

[criticalhip]

[Sans doesn't seem to take any offense to Shiho not shaking his hand, instead opting to place it under his chin so he can lean against the table like the lazy professional he is.]

Shiho, huh? Nice name.

[And don't worry, he's just your average skeleton monster signed up against his will by his above average skeleton monster brother. Which reminds him:]

So you didn't sign up for this either? That's something we already have in common.

[good_ideas]

Then you should have just said so.

[And because she has nothing better to do, she takes a seat, crossing her legs and leaning back.]

So why does someone so "natural" have to resort to speed-friending of all things? [Don't ask her why she's here please]

[playboyknight]

I could ask you the same thing. I however am in it for the dating aspect more so than the friendship aspect, yet all I've gotten is men and you.

[He looks utterly devastated, but not really. He's more bored than anything else.]