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

Ces & Scout

[thebadkind]

“I’m fine,” Ces smiles up at him, her expression fond, openly adoring, and goes up onto the tips of her toes to press a kiss to the place where his jaw hinges.

“Start expecting better then, honey.” Her hip nudges againt his side, a light pressure, playful motion there and gone again. She knows that he worries, but she’s got good feelings straight down to her bones. Things might be a bit messy and complicated, sure, but they’re going to be just fine. She can feel it. “You’re set for nothing but better.”

Ces & Scout

[star_boy]

Scout leans down a little to help Ces out, shaking his head slightly after and going to return the kiss on the side of her head. "If you say so."

Expecting better seems a little dangerous, but he's not going to say that out loud. Oftentimes he just lets Ces do all the positive thinking and pulls in the good feelings radiating from her, anyways. It works surprisingly well. "I'm trying to hope for better, anyway. Is that an ok first step?"

Ces & Scout

[thebadkind]

Ces' head tilts, first to one side and then to the other, slow like she's taking the time to consider his offer. But there's still the twitching impressions of a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, ruining any attempt at rumination. "I think so," she concludes, as though there was any other possible answer. "I appreciate you trying."

Then she knocks him with her hip again, grin widening. "So." The word lilts up at the end, teasing. "Does Flint look super handsome in his suit tonight?"

Ces & Scout

[star_boy]

"That's mighty kind of you. You always cut me a lot of slack," Scout replies with a little laugh before he bumps Ces back just slightly. Unsurprisingly, her later words have his eyes once again searching for Flint.

"...He does. He's good-looking, though, so it's not surprising." There's a slight hint of shyness in his voice, and he rubs at the back of his neck. "I'm sure Pearl looks real pretty, huh?"

Ces & Scout

[thebadkind]

Her head shakes, dismissing the idea immediately. She cuts him nothing. "Oh, sure. But there's nothing like a good-looking man in a sharp suit." She steps forward and slots herself into the space in front of him. Her fingers reach out to tweak his tie, one eyebrow arcing neatly. "Don't you think?"

The point gets derailed, just a little, and she fairly beams at his question. "She always looks real pretty. But - yeah. I'm super lucky."

Ces & Scout

[star_boy]

Scout allows Ces to do what she wants, as usual, even if he's still feeling a little shy. He continues to look for Flint as his tie is slightly adjusted, though he does finally look back to the girl in front of him. "I do, yeah. And it's nice to actually... go to the dance with him."

"She's pretty lucky, too. You're both so... good." The simple word fails to really encompass what he means, but he figures Ces will understand him.

Ces & Scout

[thebadkind]

"I'm real happy, y'know?" His eyes catch hers and she bounces a bit onto her toes, always happy to be at the center of his attention. He is, after all, the most good-looking man she's ever seen in a sharp suit. "That you've got somebody to go to dances with."

Somebody that isn't her. Not that she doesn't count. She just counts in a very different way.

Ces & Scout

[star_boy]

Letting out a small laugh, Scout ducks his head for a moment. "Yeah, I'm real happy too. It's a little unfamiliar." But it's nice.

"I'm glad you do, too. But you're still stuck saving at least one dance for me, always."

Ces & Scout

[thebadkind]

Ces sticks the straw back into her mouth, grins widely around it. "That just means you've got to work on getting used to it." Baby steps and all that. Totally cool if it's a work in progress.

"Oh, honey -" The hand not occupied by her Shirley Temple presses itself over her heart only a little melodramatically. "You know you're always the first boy I want to dance with."

Ces & Scout

[star_boy]

"Work on expecting more, work on getting used to it... you're giving me a lot of homework." Scout absolutely doesn't sound like he minds. He maybe even looks a little more relaxed, especially as he laughs again.

"I'm the luckiest boy in the whole school."