[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]

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YOUR MODERATORS (Rise + Yu)

[pseudonyms]

[Got a question/comment/problem/concern? Or do you just want to speak to Rise and Yu? Come bother them at the moderator table! They're both chatting quietly and watching everyone in the room but they're open to speaking with others.

ooc: please specify if you'd like to speak to Rise or Yu separately, otherwise you will get both!]

gimme both p.pls

[feminine_carnivore]

S-Seriously... I-I can meet people the normal way you know...

[ It's a quiet voice from Chie, perhaps more so than either is used to hearing from the tomboy, especially given that she's hiding her face. Maybe it was Rise's, maybe it was Yu's, or maybe someone else altogether, but Chie's arrived in a cute dress that isn't her usual outfit of a school uniform skirt and black spandex, leaving her feeling awkward. Why would anyone want to see her like this after all? She is pretty sure looks awkward in it!

Except, she does know she wants to be more girly sometimes, she's already decided she would, after Yu left for the city. She wanted to change like she saw everyone else changing around her, which is why she's dressed up at all like this and not hiding in her new apartment.

Be a new person. It's the perfect chance right? Then why does it feel so awkward with her bare legs like this?! ]

Weiss Schnee

[heiroglyphs]

[This is Weiss. Monster hunter in training and heiress to one of the richest companies in her world. She's a concert pianist and singer, has practiced ballet, figure skating, and fencing, all while maintaining one of the highest grade point averages in her class. She's a genius, an athlete, and a fashionista.

And she very much does not want to be here.

This is what happens when your friends sign you up for Speed Dating behind your back. She's not sure why she even agreed to come. So she'll sit at her table with her arms crossed and not even pretend she's interested in you.

Enjoy.]

[rejuvenate]

[ Thanks Weiss. What a way to make someone feel welcomed, but fortunately for her this guy here is able to allow it to roll over his back like it wasn't a huge deal. He'll occupy himself with the ice cream set before them. It would be pretty much a shame to let it go to waste while this was happening.

Though...waiting for the time to be called is kind of...boring. Giorno's not the most sociable person but at least he should try. So he'll fiddle with his envelope between bites of ice cream to see if at least the question he was given would be a good ice breaker:

"Have you ever seen a ghost?"

...well it's certainly something. Time to take this into his own hands...somewhat. ]

Shouldn't we at least introduce ourselves?

Adelina

[bloodbiter]

[despite the fact that this activity is very strange to her, it's a bit exciting as well. she's only signed up for the version designed to make friends, of course, but she still looks forward to speaking with people she hasn't had the opportunity to meet. the list of questions especially takes her interest; she likes to meet new people, of course, and learning more about them is one of the best parts.

that's why she's raising a hand in greeting to whoever ends up on the other side of the table. they get a bright smile.]

Hello! How are you?

[jinko]

[ Atsushi is... very nervous, to say the least. He doesn't remember signing up for this, and he doesn't really know what these sorts of things even entail, but.... he might as well, right? There's no knowing what'll happen if he doesn't try.

When Adelina offers her hand, he tenses up for just a moment before offering his in return, giving a firm shake as he sits down and fumbles with the cards in front of him. ]

Ah... I'm, good. Thank you! [ someone help this nerd ] I...I'm also Atsushi.

[ he sounds pathetic, even to himself... ]

Usagi Tsukino l Sailor Moon

[tiarae]

[Well, Rei and Minako are currently both pretty busy with their whole fortune telling thing. And while Usagi is here to try help them out, it's inevitable at some point that they shoo her off to enjoy herself as well while she is here at the festival.

So she does. Initially enamored with the crowds and wondering what was going on, seeing the candles, the tables and....is that ice cream?! Of course she is probably just attempting to get in on this for the food and to potentially make friends. But that doesn't mean she can't enjoy this and have fun anyway. Can still appreciate everyone's presence even if Mamoru isn't here with her. In any case, she does seem to be enjoying herself.....er, the ice cream, anyway, as she does happily chat with whoever might end up joining her at this particular table.]

[jinko]

[ Sitting at his table and waiting for people to come to him is an exercise in unending tension, so Atsushi's somewhat glad to be away from that for a bit; it's a lot of work, talking to people he doesn't know.

That aside, the ice cream table is... overwhelming. He's never even heard of some of these flavors before, which prompts him to laugh quietly under his breath and mutter: ]

Wow... there's just so much, isn't there?

[ He'd meant that to be something spoken to himself, but Usagi is probably within earshot, huh. ]

Rock Lee

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee is in attendance, ready to take on the challenge of the speed dates. For some reason, he is still dressed in a sumo outfit, and rather than sitting he seems to be trying to do some stretches by his table, as he awaits his first partner.

His eyes sharply glance up at whoever approaches.]

Ah... Hello there!

[echoistic]

[... What is this guy wearing (or is he actually just overweight? Rhys can't tell immediately... probably shouldn't ask).]

Yo. Are you, uh, okay?

adrien agreste

[meouch]

[ adrien's entirely hyped for this of course since. speed friending, trying out absolutely everything, and sure he's a little bit shy about meeting new people in a rush he's... also gotten better at this since finally being able to get out of his Basically House Arrest situation.

again. this means he has to try everything and try to meet as many people as he can. since people here are almost always amazing.

so! hello, speed friending partner, meet the thousand-watt smile. ]

Hey. Nice to meet you!

[ or alternatively, when the envelope opening happens and adrien sees that the questions on this are less friend-y and more date-y than he was expecting (he is a taken not taken boy, thank you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯), he's offering his Hopefully Speed Friending and No Speed Dating Partner the following — ]

Er, okay... I might have to go through this blind. This is a friend thing, righ?

[notsolomon]

[He's still not happy about this whole business, but whatever. William's here now, so he might as well make the most of this. Besides this person seems to be nice at least. So might as well try in return.]

They said it was about becoming better acquainted, so I would assume so. I am certainly not treating it as any sort of courtship.

[Some of these questions are so inane, so he doesn't fault Adrien for worrying..]

Levi

[dirtdevil]

[ okay, who signed him up for this? someone's gonna get a stern talking-to when this is all over. he's not exactly looking like the friendliest guy (because he's not), arms crossed over his chest and a scowl on his face—it might take a brave (or especially outgoing) person to approach this grumpy little man.

so, what'll it be? are you a bad enough dude to attempt to befriend this bright ray of sunshine? ]

[jinko]

[ Okay, Atsushi's definitely not a bad enough dude, but he's a persistent enough dude, if that helps. He recognizes Levi immediately, of course, as he settles down and glances up from his cards.

Someone help him... ]

A, ah... Levi-san! I didn't expect to see you here... [ what a rude fucking thing to say, jeez ] ...Th, that is to say, here— maybe we should try asking each other questions.

[ Please god someone help him ]

Eh... "What was the most embarrassing moment in your life?" Wait, maybe that one's not such a good opener...

Shion

[asteraceaes]

[ it's true he wants to meet more people, so he's going to try his best at this! he's a pretty awkward person anyway. although looking at these questions... hmm... no, he can't imagining himself asking these.

oh no. what did he get himself into...

maybe he'll just ignore these questions and try to get through this himself. it'll be fine! he just wants to meet people - it's not like he's even good at the whole dating thing (the first time he was asked out was sort of a train wreck anyway), which is why he signed up for the speed-friending instead.

well, it's time for the painfully awkward greeting - ]

Hello... It's nice to meet you. I'm Shion.

[ yes... good enough? ]

did u think u could escape me

[adornmental]

Hi! I'm Kashuu. Your eyes are really pretty!

[He's not even doing the speed dating thing THAT IS JUST. Literally the first thing that comes to his mind, so he says it, because gosh why wouldn't he?? Anyway, pointing at the food and moving right along...]

Let's start with some basics. What kinda toppings do you like?

Giorno

[rejuvenate]

[ While some might have gone the more natural way of learning about the place via their own personal snooping, Giorno decided to take an "easy" way out and signed up for this—speed-friending-dating. He isn't sure how it exactly works (though the questions do help&mdash) but it was a good way to canvas a bunch of people quickly.

Or at least meet a bunch of faces and get to know a lot of people if nothing else. He'll greet his "friend dates" with a slight hint of a smile, a slight bow, and help them into their seat if they haven't sat down yet. First impressions are key, after all. ]

I'm Giorno Giovanna, it's my pleasure to meet you. Have you gotten a chance to explore some of the festival yet?

[asteraceaes]

[ and the first impression was very impressive!? Shion was almost taken aback... when you live out in a very poor city, you never meet people with manners, usually... ]

Ah, it's fine. Thank you very much though. [ he sits down - taking a peek at what's on the table. candles, food, and the questions... he pushes the questions away. some of them are weird. ]

I'm Shion, and likewise! [ with a small nod of his head. ] Only a bit... It's pretty interesting, isn't it? This is my first time to a festival like this, I think it's really impressive.

[ he should ask a question back, but not one of the weird-o date ones from the incorrect list he received... ] Did you have a favourite booth? If... You managed to explore the festival, I guess.

William Twining

[notsolomon]

[How did William get signed up for this? He doesn't know and he would have refused to go, period, not caring if that skewed their numbers. The very suggestion implicit in signing him up for such a thing is utterly insulting. He doesn't need friends! He already has plenty! And could easily get more if he so choose.

But well, he was slightly curious at the same time and is now staying because of the possibility of ice cream. So he's going to try and tolerate this with an open mind. As much as is possible for him.]

So we just introduce ourselves, correct? I am William Twining. It's a pleasure.

[At least he is able to not sound too awkward. Normally he's pretty good when it comes to such pithy socializing, like most men of his class. But, the strange etiquette is throwing him a bit.]

[adornmental]

Same, same! My name's Kashuu Kiyomitsu.

[And like William, Kashuu may or may not be marginally more interested in the ice cream right now... He's not a big sweets fan himself, but he's also never seen a build-your-own-sundae setup before! It's pretty exciting.

That said, since he's totally eschewing both lists in favor of winging it, he'll start off the question party.]

How long've you been around here?

Angelo

[playboyknight]

[For Angelo, this was a piece of cake. He's mingled many a time with people for either public or private sermons among other reasons. He even admired the atmosphere, though he could go for something a bit enticing but he'll deal. Whoever approaches his booth will see him dressed very nicely while sitting there with his legs crossed quite properly. He's turning up his charisma for this too.]

Hello there, the name's Angelo. I'd say you're quite lucky to be meeting me as I am one of the most attractive men here. Nevertheless, are you enjoying yourself at the festival? I do believe it's quite enjoyable myself and the food is amazing.

[jinko]

[ Ah. Atsushi feels out of his depth, right out of the gate... what does one say to someone who proudly professes to be incredibly attractive?! Not that that's an incorrect thing to say, in this case, but still.

He also feels incredibly underdressed, but that can't be helped. ]

Ah, um... hello, I'm Atsushi...? [ His conviction is staggering, huh. ] I haven't gotten a chance to eat anything here yet, actually...

[ Trailing off a bit lamely here, before he pulls it together and tries to make conversation!! ] Maybe you can tell me what you'd recommend for me to get, Angelo-san?

Freddie

[itcamefromthe1950s]

[Freddie feels a bit ridiculous for signing up for this, but he did want to meet more people around here, even if just as friends. Not that a girlfriend wouldn't be nice, there's just... a lot of guys here. Sheesh. Oh well.

This was better than any idea CERES had for dating, at least. He probably wasn't going to die here, so that was nice. Not that he knew what speed dating was until he got in here.

Always the outgoing optimistic nerd instead of the shy backwards kind, Freddie has no problem approaching anyone, girls his age especially. Anyone person's table he stops at will get a cheerful smile in greeting.]

Hey there. This is pretty interesting, huh? Had you ever heard of this speed dating thing before?

[[OOC - I'm on hiatus/slowatus for the next 2 weeks so please bare with my speed!]]

[good_ideas]

[Despite not wanting to be here, Shiho can still manage to be polite (even though there was a very obvious rudeness underlying pretty much everything she says). She gives Freddie a bright smile as she leans on her arms.]

It's pretty common where I'm from, actually? Never heard of speed-friending though.

Hiro Kageyama

[theshiningone]

[Mingling and befriending people was as easy as breathing for Hiro. There was no complaints on flirting on his end either. He's not sure how he got signed up for this, but whatever. He'd hunt down the perp behind this later on. With a rather confident and charismatic smile on his face, he greets the newcomer. If it's a cute girl, then extra bonus points.

And besides making a new friend... He could also get ice cream. So that was icing the awesome cake for him.]

Didn't you know? When our befriending speed hits 88 miles per hour... We're gonna see some serious shit.

[jinko]

[ Hiro...is that a threat??? Unfortunately, Atsushi is Not A Cute Girl, but he's halfway in seating position when he's promised some Serious Shit coming his way in some distant future.

Hands on his armrests, Atsushi looks like he might just make a run for it, if necessary. ]

...Sorry, did I hear that right...? Befriending speed...?

Jinga

[freeinghorror]

[It probably would come as a shock to anyone that really knew him, but Jinga decided to dress a little normally for this occasion, which meant that the usual all black clothing with the weird corset was exchanged for a much more modern suit just ignore the golden knight idiot he's leaning against. He also had a glowy blue butterfly that was following him around, perching on his head or making chiming noises while trying to land on the flowers or hovering over the sweets. Jinga himself seems to be in a humorous mood, chuckling to himself or making slightly odd comments. He also seems to be watching a certain someone, but that might be just a trick of the light or something.

He lounges in his chair, long legs crossed and long fingers idly stroking the glass of tea he poured himself. If a man takes a seat across from him, he holds his hand out for a shake but if a woman takes a seat, he stands up and bows.]

So, what shall we talk about?

[adornmental]

[Kashuu returns the shake - a very vigorous and energetic one! - and tries his best to keep his attention from drifting to the butterfly. Bright and colorful things always attract his attention, much like some sort of wild bird or perhaps an easily excitable ferret...

But once the conversational ball gets rolling, he picks it up with the practiced ease that only a true chatterbox can muster.]

Depends! What're you here for? Oh— my name's Kashuu, by the way! Kashuu Kiyomitsu.

Archer

[swordboning]

[Archer is rude and definitely trying to scare people from coming his way. Mostly by taking the posture of resting his feet on the table itself.

Truly a magnificent way to seem open, friendly, and happy.]

...let's just try to get this over with.

[rejuvenate]

[ In contrast to Archer's feet on the table, Giorno will be kept to himself and sit properly in his chair. Though he'll eye the feet on the table to the proximity to the candles and food between them. The last thing they needed was for a fiery and sugary mess. ]

Of course. Did you not want to be here?

[ It's clearly obvious to him that might be the case but he had to make sure. You know what they say about assumptions and all. ]

Ryuuga Dougai

[wolfpuppy]

[In Ryuuga's case, he considered this an opportunity to get to know more people outside his element. Plus he enjoys being around people for the most part, so this was definitely a very welcome change of pace.

He also enjoys free food.

There's no way this can't end horribly.

He's dressed in civvies for once, and he at least looks attentive to whoever's paired with him, though there's moments when it looks like he's keeping an eye on someone else for a split second before he's immediately back to form.]

How're you holding up?

[Unless he's paired with that certain someone, then his good mood has immediately dropped, and he looks incredibly annoyed.]

[adornmental]

Not bad, actually! What about you? Things've been turning out pretty well tonight, I think.

[Kashuu is also here for free food and company, and as one of the people who helped throw this hot mess together, this is a welcomed break.]

Ah— What toppings are your favorites, too? I don't wanna end up taking too much.

Nyuu/Lucy

[saudadist]

[ Nyuu ]

[ Meeting new people is always a good thing, Nyuu firmly believes that, but when they call it "dating," she can't help being a bit more nervous than when she thought it was just having a friendly sit-down with people. But! She won't be deterred, and when someone does come to sit down, she's cheerily smiling at them. ]

Ah, h-hi! I'm Nyuu. [ Questions, questions, who even goes first? ] Um...do you have any pets?


[ Lucy ]

[ You'd think that, by now, she'd be used to waking up in strange places. It's something both she and Nyuu tend to do, much to the other's absolute befuddled wondering when the moment occurs. This time, however, someone's sitting across from her, and if that's not a good way to get answers, she doesn't know what is.

Or that's the thought until she notices they're staring at her horns. She can't even say she's surprised. They tend to be what others zoom in on first, but despite being used to it, it continues to ruffle her feathers. ]

...what, do you think they're disgusting? [ Asked with the flattest of stares. ]

nyuu!

[jinko]

[ Alright, Atsushi. You can do this. You've got this. Thankfully, his next friend-date looks like a very sweet, kind person...!

Relaxing in his chair, Atsushi racks his mind for a good way to answer this question. After he introduces himself, of course. ]

Nyuu-san...? It's good to meet you, I'm Atsushi. [ A little smile, for her effort! ] I don't have any pets, no, but— I work with a tiger as part of my job.

[ He hopes this is interesting enough!! A tilt of his head, and he offers: ] Ah, I have pictures of her on my phone too, if you'd like to see her...

Kotarou Katsura | #1

[bakudanma]

<sub>[ Like always, Katsura isn't taking anything lightly. He's dressed to impress and hoping to bag some old hag tonight like he always claims. His assistant, Elizabeth, seems to be missing from the picture, which was odd in and of itself.

As soon as your character sits down, a piece of paper will be presented to them. Yeah, he's breaking the rules here: ]</sub>

Greetings. I'm Katsura.
We can make this more simple by two rounds. The first round is the sheet. By reading this sheet I have presented to you, it is the more logical way for us to communicate and skip the questions so another person may find themselves worthy of romantic and friendship inclination towards me. If you do not meet three of the criteria, you are eliminated. Please move along.

However, if you do meet the criteria, you pass the first round and will be rewarded round two with me after this social event. Round two is.. a secret!
If you think you are ready, you may go ahead and read the sheet.

ROMANTIC QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
1. Are you female and over the age of 40? Yes or No.
2. Do you know how to cook soba? Yes or no.
3. K*rk or P*card?
4. Was Titantic a good movie? Yes or no.
5. Two trains leave stations 456 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 105 miles per hour while the other travels at 85 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?

FRIENDSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
1. Do you know how to use a katana? Yes or no.
2. How good are you at UNO? Not very good, average, above average.
3. Do you enjoy the game of LIFE? Yes or no.
4. How many noses does J*ckie Ch*n have? 1, 4, 0.
5. A 2009 Toyota Corolla is traveling at 60 mph and is tailgating a 2005 Hyundai Sonata at distance of only 30 ft. If the reaction time of the tailgater is 0.5 seconds (time between seeing the brake lights of the car ahead flash and hitting the brake), how far will his car travel during his reaction time?

_{[ alright, but it might be easier to just ask questions no matter what he says.. ]}

[rejuvenate]

[ ....

Giorno can't help but take a look at the romantic card and look over the questions before reaffirming that—not. No, this was not what he signed up for. (What in the world was "K*rk or P*card" supposed to stand for?) Guess everyone had a thing and that might have been it.

That out of the way, he'll tentatively look at the friendship form and—are these even quality questions to ask for friendship? Ah, well, they're good conversation topics, he guesses. ]

Do you want me to answer them aloud or write on the sheet?

[ You know, for clarity sake. ]

Suzuha Amane

[amanesuzuha]

[For once, Suzuha had decided to dress neatly rather than in her standard tracksuit. Her hair is tied up behind her head and she's dressed almost like a magical girl. She is looking nervously around her as she sits at the table with the list of questions, she could feel herself glance over them just to make sure she could think of the answers before looking back up in case someone came over.

This was just to make friends, right? She just had to remember that. Though... what if someone wanted to date her? She could feel her face flush pink at the thought.]

I-it'll be okay.

[jinko]

[ Being that he had no idea that he was signed up for this, Atsushi feels completely underdressed for the occasion: in his usual dress-shirt, tie, and suspender-pants combo, he almost feels apologetic when he's corralled to this next table with a staggeringly pretty girl sitting behind it.

He settles down, trying not to let his posture get too rigid. ]

Eh? Y, yeah— I'm sure it'll be okay, too...?

[ Off to a good start. ]

Chie Satonaka

[feminine_carnivore]

[ How did she end up here?! Seriously, the tag team of Yu and Rise is impossible to say no too. Hell, she's even in a cute dress, something more feminine than her usual get-up (but thankfully less embarrassing than the prince outfit she had on in ViViD when she arrived) sitting awkwardly at a table with her hands clasped together under the table.

With a little barrette in her short hair, she feels like she's out of place... almost desperately wishing someone to save her from this embarrassment.

At the first appearance of a partner she sits up a little straight, putting on an awkward smile. ]

A-ah, hey, I guess you're here for this too, huh?

Hello!

[moribound]

[Minato's dressed casually in comparison, a green ribbon the only fancy complement to his otherwise simple white shirt and black pants.

He's seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere as he takes his seat with hands still tucked into his pockets, giving Chie a lingering and appraising look before reaching out to open the envelope.]

Yeah. Kujikawa-san signed me up and I didn't think it'd be good to refuse. [...Um. Are these really things people ask on a date or to make friends? Minato can't help but wonder if they're effective at all as he looks up again after looking through all of the suggested starters, but if he had to pick a question it'd be:

> What is your favorite takeaway meal?
> What's your best joke?
> If you have friends coming for supper what would you cook?]

So we should be doing an icebreaker, huh. What's your favorite takeaway meal? [Two of the three questions are about food...]

Shigeru Miyata

[mysophobic]

[ Now Shigeru isn't really one to do these things buuut someone signed him up apparently?! Either way this might be a good way to make more acquaintances and friends so he's not too perturbed by this.

The questions on the other hand are pretty interesting. He's never had time for "dating" or anything like that. So have a mute, somewhat shy, older man as your partner first. He's much too old for most here so maybe friends only route is the only option for most. ]

[playboyknight]

[Getting tired of sitting at his own booth, Angelo decides to look at who else is around and hey it's the mute guy he met in the gardens. Immediately he sits down in front of him.]

Looks like we meet again.

Sans

[criticalhip]

[Sans isn't here of his own volition, but because his brother, bless his soul, decided it'd be a great way for Sans to make friends. And go on dates.]

[Even though Sans really didn't want the help.]

[But what's done is done and he's not about to get on Papyrus' case for doing what he felt was right. He's going to chill out at his table poking at the dishes and sampling some of the ice cream, even between dates.]

[When you get up to him, one of these things will happen. Go ahead and pick!]

[A He'll be napping at the table, but covering his face with giant googly eyes.]

[B He'll be wearing something completely silly up to and including: a party hat complete with party blower, a clown nose, a pair of Groucho glasses, or a feather boa with a pair of glitzy sunglasses. Feel free to choose whichever silly costume you want!]

[C The moment you sit on your chair, you'll be greeted with a giant fart sound. Upon further inspection, you'll find a high quality whoopee cushion under your butt.]

A

[good_ideas]

[It was bad enough that Shiho had been signed up for this without her knowledge. And now she'd been assigned to what she's pretty sure is a skeleton. Something occult may be going on and she's not sure what to feel about it.

Still. She figures that she could....maybe run away if it got too scary.]

....Hey.

[....is he sleeping?]

Papyrus

[spaghettibia]

[ You better believe Papyrus is all over this, like white on bones. He even wore his special date outfit. Who knows who he might meet here! He wants to be prepared and put his best self forward. Which is what he does all the time, but especially when meeting potential friends and dates.

And so, his would-be matches need only step and sidelong glance in his direction (and sometimes not even that much) for him to engage them enthusiastically. ]

Greetings!! I have been awaiting your arrival most eagerly! Are you ready to start our date?

[ BECAUSE READY OR NOT, HERE HE COMES. ]

[saudadist]

[ She's at a loss. On the one hand, she doesn't want to be here, but on the other, that sure is a skeleton talking to her. She's sure she's not dreaming, but one can never be sure. ]

Suuure. [ Why the hell not. ]

Shiho

[good_ideas]

A
[Shiho hadn't signed up for this herself, so of course, she has her arms crossed and a sugary smile on her face, already on the defensive. It's a pity since she really did put a lot of thought into her outfit (but she does that every day).]

So. How much do you make again?

[Starter questions be damned.]

B
[Thank goodness she actually does like ice cream. She gives the sundae another dollop of chocolate fudge, sprinkling it with candied walnuts and cherries.

It sure does look yummy.

...Wait...why does she have your spoon as well as hers...? Does this mean she's not going to share?]