VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE

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VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE

The red carpet has been rolled out at Finchwood, and the decor does its best to distract you from the fact that this is still taking place in the gym. Banners proclaim that this is the Oscars ceremony, and for the first part of the dance freshmen mob the red carpet. [Character A] answers the freshman reporter's questions with grace as camera flashes go off in the background. [Character B] on the other hand says or does something terribly embarrassing by accident, which a freshman paparazzi catches on camera.

Inside there are elegant tables to the left, a dance floor and stage to the right. Once everyone is settled, Venus Rosales and Neal Valentine take the stage as the hosts of tonight's award ceremony! They give a banter-filled speech about how the night will go, and wish all these talented actors and actresses luck! Thalia Mitchell (and their band/partner if applicable) gets the night started with a cover of a Hollywood classic, and now it's time to party!

Throughout the night, Sabrina Lane is continuously assailed by paparazzi freshman who didn't get the memo that they only had to play this part for the first few minutes. Meanwhile [Character E] visits the refreshments table where Rose Chapman is "bartending", whether or not they have clearance. The drink they make is... suspect. Gross.

After the awards are given out, students file out of the gym in their fancy dress. The night is cold but clear, and the stars overhead are bright. Their lives might be complicated, but tonight was very silly and simple.

HOW THIS WORKS

• The theme of the dance is old Hollywood glamour! The dance begins at 7:00 PM and ends at 11:30 PM. Then everyone must return to their dorms.


• At the end of the night, some students will be awarded Oscars if they pose for photos! The categories are: Best actress, best supporting actress, best actor, and best supporting actor! These will be chosen via RNG. Just make sure you reply to the Nominee Photo Op header to qualify! ♥ (You must have replied to this header by Monday, February 18th at 11:59pm CST.)


• There is a "bar" where student council members and volunteers are making mocktails for the guests. While none of it is alcoholic, the drinks are served in cute glasses with convinging garnishes. The menu is:
  1. Cupid's Kiss. Hibiscus, strawberry, and seltzer.
  2. Bee's Knees. Honey, lavender, and lemonade.
  3. Green Light. A cucumber cooler with mint and tarragon.
  4. Casablanca. Rosemary, pear juice, and ginger beer.
  5. Leading Lady. Mixed fruits in mixed fruit juice, garnished with cinnamon.
  6. Golden Globes. Raspberry, mango, and lemon sorbet in Sprite.
  7. Shirley Temple. Ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry.
  8. Tall Dark and Handsome. This is chocolate milk in a martini glass.
• All night, the music played is from Hollywood's golden age, and the lighting is dim and romantic. A plush red carpet leads to the stage, and the dance floor around it is mellow and romantic.


• One corner of the dance has a projector set up as a tiny theater, with chairs set up in rows. On the projector, movies like Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Singin' In The Rain are being screened.

» Before the Dance: It's time to get ready! Be sure you look your most glam for the red carpet.

» The Red Carpet: Students arriving at the dance must walk down a red carpet, lined with freshmen asking them questions about their relationship and taking tons of photos. Awkward!

» The Bar: Just inside and to the left, there's the reprieve of a bar and table. Sadly, no real alcohol is being served, unless you slipped a flask in to spike your mocktail.

» The Dance Floor: Classic romantic songs play through the speakers tonight. It's not a very up-tempo dance, but it sure is classy.

» Movie Screening: Would you rather enjoy a Casablanca than cut a rug? This tiny makeshift theater is for you. The movies are being projected on a white sheet, and chairs have been arranged in front of it.

» Nominee Photo Op: Anyone who poses for a photo on stage, be it alone, with their date or in a group, could win an award tonight!

» Awards: And the Oscar goes to...

» Around Campus: Some people have decided to opt out of the dance, so they're free to enjoy the quieter-than-usual campus.

» The end of the night: It's been a long, fun night, but it's time to rest.

» OOC - Discussion

Comments

Venus & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

Oh, Jesus Christ. This seems just about right, honestly. There was never any hope of Sabrina making it through the night without someone getting upset.

She closes her eyes and takes a breath, because she's been trying to seem likable for weeks now and she's just exhausted. "It hadn't occurred to me to even have a date until you asked me," she says in her most even voice. "It's not like I don't know how to say no, I do it all the time."

Venus & Sabrina

[knockyouout]

This makes Venus feel a little better, but she’s still embarrassed. She doesn’t really feel like sheaves on a date anymore. Not the kind of date she wants to be on, anway. She’d been hoping that Sabrina really liked her, and that was the reason why she’d said yes. She wants to ask her now if she likes her at all, but knows she should really just leave well enough alone.

“It wouldn’t have hurt my feelings,” she says instead, in a futile attempt to save face. She sounds like she’s about to start crying.

Venus & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

When Sabrina went to preschool, her mother sat her down and told her to never apologize if she didn't do anything wrong. Even Sabrina knows by now that there's a little nuance to that rule, but she still holds back.

"Did I... hurt your feelings?" Sabrina anxiously tugs at a loose lock of her hair. It's not like Sabrina minds hurting feelings, she just usually likes to know when she's doing so ahead of time.

Venus & Sabrina

[knockyouout]

“No,” Venus says after considering it. She feels stupid and small, but that’s her own fault, not Sabrina’s. She kind of just wants to leave now, but it’s still a date (kind of), and that feels rude. “I’ll kiss you if you want me to,” she adds after a moments consideration. She’s not expecting some big turnaround, but it’s not like she’s mind it.

Venus & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

Sabrina bites the inside of her lip. She still doesn't entirely know the answer to that question, but with the pressure off, she can at least think a little more clearly.

"How about we... go back to the dance?" Back to the overzealous 14-year-old with a camera. This is her burden.

Venus & Sabrina

[knockyouout]

"Yeah, okay," Venus says, and manages to not even sound like she's about to cry when she says it. She doesn't really want to be on a date with Sabrina if Sabrina doesn't want to kiss her, but despite everything she also doesn't want Sabrina to think she's immature. She can live with this for a night. "I can't get the freshmen to leave you alone, though," she adds, almost in the tone of a joke.

Venus & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

Oh, that sounded like levity! Clearly everything must be turning out all right.

"I haven't yelled at anyone in a day or two," she says, wry sarcasm coming back into her voice. "I'll get rid of them by the end of the night."