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

Slade & Open++

[vanghost]

For someone standing by a bar in a snazzy bow tie and drinking a whimsical green beverage, Slade doesn't look like he's having too much fun. He probably shouldn't have even come to this dance, but he needs to keep an eye on his kids. And he'd feel a little bad for fully ignoring Gregory. Still. He's standing with his arms crossed. "This is a vegetable." He complains, putting his green light to the side. He hadn't signed up for those.

Slade & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

The only time Sabrina has had alcohol was when her family visited Spain over summer last year, but she kind of wishes it was an option right now. She just feels like this is what her mother means every time she throws her purse on the table and announces that she needs a drink.

"Eat your goddamn vegetables," Sabrina says with a huff and pushes the drink back toward Slade. She didn't actually realize it was him until she was already momming him.

Slade & Sabrina

[vanghost]

Slade is so used to his leader's mothering by now that he takes a drink of the (very) green drink without second thought. He grimaces. Cucumber isn't his flavor. Sabrina seems a little on edge. Which is exactly why he presses his fate by sending the drink back over in her direction.

"You drink your goddamn vegetables." He shoots right back. "You need your vitamin A just as much as me."

Slade & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

"Don't act like I don't have a fannypack full of emergency carrots." Sabrina sneers at the drink and pushes it back. It's not the vegetables, it's the sharing she's not super into. "And they don't even have your germs all over them."

Slade & Sabrina

[vanghost]

He doesn't have to worry about anyone else on his team being scared of germs, and it frankly takes a moment for Slade to not be insulted by this. But in the end, he remembers that sometimes, he just deals with normal humans, after all. "A fannypack wouldn't go with your dress." He points out.

"Or is your date hanging on to it? Chivalrous." He presses, because at least her date's a more fun subject than say, cucumbers.

Slade & Sabrina

[droppedyoursmile]

Sabrina's nose wrinkles. Having a date to a dance isn't a mistake she's likely to have again. Which is fine. They're at child soldier minor mercenary school, they need to focus on what's important.

"I'm offended you think I'd need someone else to handle my inventory," she scoffs, obviously overcompensating. "I always have a hip pack with first aid and snack provisions." She's not even lying; strapped to her thigh under her cocktail dress is an emergency pack, just in case a rift opens mid-dance.

Slade & Gregory

[de_leon]

Gregory approaches Slade, raising his cup of water in greeting. "So," he lowers his voice, pleased. "I see our Personas matched. A natural love connection." The intent of Lee's matchmaking service is completely lost on the sophomore. In Gregory's mind, it's not he and Slade who have been paired, it's their Personas. "Melahel can be a bit quiet, but don't you worry, she's a complex, three dimensional woman." Gregory's tone is proud. They're two parents about to watch their respective kids go on a first date. "Crack that coconut and you'll find the milk."

Slade & Gregory

[vanghost]

All Slade can do in light of this is stare at Gregory, dumbstruck for a solid fifteen seconds. He never knows how to take this kind of sincerity. He can't even suss out if it is sincere. He's waiting for something to come out of the sky and announce that he's a dumbass and Gregory is an evil genius.

Maybe he is. But nothing does.

"...Well Hahasiah's an ever scabbing meat golem, so."

Is what he comes up with. "She'll have to look beyond that."

Slade & Gregory

[de_leon]

Gregory laughs heartily. "Melahel is a mountain lion. I'm guessing she won't want to look past the scabbing meat!"

This exchange earns a pleased head shake from Gregory and a long sip of water. Now replenished, it's time for Gregory to sharply turn the wheel of the car with absolutely zero warning. "Hey, do you think you'll marry someone with a Persona?"

Slade & Gregory

[vanghost]

For the second time in two minutes, Slade blinks slow, like it'll somehow change his reality. When it doesn't, he takes a long drink, forgetting momentarily that only vegetables are represented in this glass. He winces, but swallows anyway. Anything to put off answering...whatever this inquiry is. And whatever. So maybe the tarragon's refreshing.

"No?" He answers, voice spiking up with some concern. Why is he asking this? Shit, is Slade being proposed to at a school dance?

"I don't want to marry anyone here. It's a tiny pool."

Slade & Gregory

[de_leon]

"But then won't your Persona get lonely?" And there's real sadness in Gregory's voice. "And it's not just about what you want. There are other things to think about." And oops, now there's anger.

"Sorry," he shakes his head, and in doing so, attempts to shake off those emotions. "I just don't think I could do that to Melahel. Or to my partner. Keep such a big secret from them? No. I'm going to marry someone from this school," Gregory says, resolute, doing nothing to dispel Slade' proposal fears.