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

Marty & Liam

[survivalof]

That eye roll pleases him more than any swoon could. Nothing is ever as fun if it's easy. He stumbles through the first few steps, adjusting to this sudden change, but quickly adapts

"No kidding, huh. I guess it's just not a big deal, compared with everything else. Or maybe the hotter and gayer you are the more likely you are to have a Persona. Who knows." Marty shrugs. He's not one to wonder about such mysteries, he's just here to do a job and bullshit.

"Oh, my mom would gladly show you pictures. I don't know why you didn't stick with it, Martin," he says, pitching his voice higher. A couple of times, he pulls against Liam's lead when he thinks they're about to run into another couple on the dance floor. "But my ass really looked great in the baseball uniform."

Marty & Liam

[unironickylorenfan]

Liam hadn't doubted that Marty would keep up. It's the way he tries to steer them out of the way of other couples that surprises him - makes Liam all the more likely to weave them through tight spaces in the crowd. Usually he's the one trying to avert disaster. It's a role reversal. A fun game.

"Zin and I already asked Ms. Voss about that. Results inconclusive, but, I mean...Really." He grins, then narrowly threads them between two couples before deciding this little work out has come to an end. Liam slows and moves his hands to give the lead back to Marty, officially. Hiding behind snickering, he tries not to spend too much time thinking about what looking at pictures of Marty with his mother would be like. How much he'd enjoy it. How much he'd enjoy ragging Marty about it after.

"Your ass really looks good in everything. It's kind of annoying." He settles on objectification, instead. And does an amazing job of making it sound like a real inconvenience. Then he pauses, squinting. "So, having fun?"

Marty & Liam

[survivalof]

It doesn't take long for Marty to realize that Liam is doing this on purpose, and though he's tempted to let them careen right into someone else out of spite, he doesn't. It is a fun game of push and pull, and he's almost disappointed to see it end, though he takes the lead back without hesitation. "Maybe that's the ticket. Struggling to learn new skills with your Persona? Be a little hotter and/or gayer. Boom." That almost certainly has nothing to do with it, but it makes as much sense to Marty as any nebulous concept of personal development and growth does.

"Baby, I know it," he replies easily, with the most intolerable, shit eating grin he can muster. It softens, but doesn't disappear when he answers. "Yeah. Are you?"

Marty & Liam

[unironickylorenfan]

"Ah, of course. No wonder Hahaiah isn't learning anything new. I've peaked in all categories." Of course that isn't it, but a glib bit of self-deprecation makes for a good joke. It may be a problem that nags Liam more than his wisecrack implies, but it's not the sort of thing worth lingering on. Not tonight. Not while he has Marty's attention.

And then Marty's grin softens and in reply Liam puts on an overdone sneer. "With you?" He asks, affronted just a beat before it all melts into a smile, wide and much more earnest. "Yes." He says, then, maybe against his better judgment, adds a soft, "Always."