[Voice/Written/Action] go go fight for romance

[selfhelp]

[God, okay, enough procrastinating and feeling depressed. He is doing this before something terrible happens again to delay it. Ugh.]

Hey, Luceti. Couple of things.

First, gonna remind everyone that this town has an LGBTQQA+ club that still meets pretty regularly, you know, when circumstance allows. If you don't know what that all means, feel free to ask and I'll expand on it, but the short version is people who identify as a sexuality or gender that goes against what society views as "normal". Meetings aren't required or anything, it's basically a support and discussion group. Consider this an open invite to ask about it or join up if it sounds like something up your alley.

Second point is, uh. The whole Luceti group thing kind of accidentally took over the club name, Alliance. So maybe we should pick a name for ourselves, instead? It was always kind of a throwaway name because we didn't have anything better at the time... just something I've been thinking about.

Thirdly, and more importantly, it was mentioned on the network not that long ago that we ran a speed dating thing last year. I've been meaning to have another one, but the timing was kind of crap last month... anyway, I think it's time! So here goes. The 2nd Annual Luceti Speed Dating.

Short explanation from last year: we get together, pair up, talk to your partner for 5-10 minutes max, just to get a first impression and meet as many new people as you can. Last year we did both romance and friendship options, and I think it worked out pretty well! We had a couple success stories, far as I recall. Anyone want to offer some feedback for it? Testimonials? "Speed dating changed my life"?

Oh, and like last year, this is open to all, not just the club. I'd like to do it this coming Saturday, so if you want to sign up, swing by the plaza any afternoon this week and find me.

[Like last year, the message is also in written format, and all week there'll be a table with some posters and sign-up sheets, and occasionally Billy if you want to swing by to talk about it. Discussion is also welcome and encouraged over the journal network.]

((ooc: and you can sign up here!))

Comments

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[It was already mentioned to Masaomi, but it bears repeating to the person running the club.]

It's good to hear there's such support in the village. I'm sure it's appreciated.

And don't worry about needing to change the name. You guys were here first and it's on hold anyway [On account of all the people in charge leaving, go figure.].

[Written]

[selfhelp]

Thanks. I thought it was important, and it seems to have done some good, so yeah.

The name, though... I don't know. It isn't so much as who came first as who's more well known. When people hear "Alliance" around here, I'm pretty sure ours isn't the group that comes to mind right now. I don't want to wrestle it back when it would be more trouble than it's worth.

[Voice]

[wildbluevagner]

Man, Billy. I thought your codename was Wiccan, not Cupid! But count me down for this! I wouldn't say it changed my life, but this time around? I... I think I'm ready to give it a real go!

And don't worry about naming your club. Leave it all to me!

[Voice] threadjacking because work is a;lskjdf and fun is :DDD

[touchofrogue]

[Groaning. Good natured groaning, but groaning all the same.]

Don't leave it all to him. Please.

[Voice]

[selfhelp]

Glad to have you on board. But, uh...

[Only you could make him nervous about a club name, dude.]

You're not even in it, Kurt.

Written

[250mhzwabl]

1) For the record, I really have to thank you for writing out what you're saying. It must be a pain in the butt, but man it's nice.

2) If accommodating the whole deafness thing isn't even more of a pain in the butt, I'm interested in signing up. But seriously, no hard feelings if this is a speaking-only sort of event.

Written

[selfhelp]

No problem, Jack. And you're welcome to join, too! It would be pretty hypocritical of me to promote a club that's all about acceptance and then try to exclude people from an event. It might make things a little tougher, having to write responses instead of talking, but that's no reason to refuse you outright.

Maybe you could prep cue-cards or something, with questions and answers? To make it easier for you? I was thinking about having conversation starters on each table. I could give you a look at them ahead of time if it would help.

[voice, locked] we obviously do not have enough threads.

[complicatedliar]

I have been thinking. [About a lot of things, really. But he's trying to figure things out.] I... wonder if I ought to come to this club.

[voice, locked] obviously

[selfhelp]

[...Huh. He honestly hadn't seen that coming. Although considering Loki's recent confession about alternate universe lovers, coupled with previous conversations about his sexuality, the surprise is for his interest in the club more than anything else.

Billy still feels kind of (really) awkward when it comes to relationships and Loki, after everything that went down just over a month ago. But this is important.]

...Well, I've said it before. You're welcome to come if you want to.

[Voice]

[voidseeing]

I'd say getting married two days from now counts as a success story.

[Voice]

[selfhelp]

[OMG. OMG. That's the greatest news he's gotten all day.]

Seriously!? You're getting married because of speed dating!?

[Well- not because of- but to have played a part is great, okay?]

[Written]

[smokesmushi]

A support group for social outcasts... what an interesting sort of thing. This place surprises me, still.

[Written]

[selfhelp]

I've heard it's unusual for some worlds. It's actually pretty common, where I'm from. I'm surprised no one thought of it sooner.

[Voice]

[maximoff_girl]

... "Speed Dating" sounds like something my brother would do.

[Voice] I'm literally just threadjacking all over this post for some reason

[touchofrogue]

[Rogue laughs.]

That sounds exactly like somethin' Pietro would do.

[Voice]

[selfhelp]

Hah! It kind of does, doesn't it? And speaking of which, I have to get Tommy in on this.

But nah, it has nothing to do with speedsters. Just a way to describe it in as few words as possible- it's a date, but it's speedy and therefore short.

voice;

[puryde]

Speed Dating? Is that a popular thing to do around here?

voice;

[selfhelp]

I don't know if I'd say popular, since it's only the second time we've tried it, but... well, we did get a pretty good turn-out the first run.

It's something for people to do, anyway.

[video; locked]

[relictusdeus]

[Feedback, he says? Well, if he insists--]

A word, if I may, regarding the spectacle which was your little event in the previous year. [He smiles gently.] I take it that you were the one responsible for the grouping together of eager participants, yes~?

[He might be wearing Zevran's face for the moment, but a great many similarities end there.]

[video; locked]

[selfhelp]

['Sup, "Zevran", guess who has no idea what's going on here.]

Yeah, that was me. Well, me and Teddy, technically. He was a big help.

1/2

[blessingone]

[There's laughter in Fenimore's tone as she replies.]

"Speed-dating changed my life" is a little melodramatic, don't you think? [She smiles.] Though...you could say it's true for me, since I met my girlfriend there last year.

Re: 1/2

[blessingone]

[A pause, and then:]

Even if it might have changed more for some than for others.

[Coming in after the Gai guy who's getting married because of it, she feels a little upstaged -- not much, because it's not like it's a race or anything, but a little.]

[ Voice ]

[rashness]

[ Testi...monial. He frowns a little. Shiemi and himself dared each other last year. He's not sure if he does or doesn't have anything to show for it, but in the form of advertising he has: ]

It was pretty fun last year. [ You know once he stopped being tense... okay he never did ]

[ Voice ]

[selfhelp]

[...Lackluster, but it'll do.]

I'm glad to hear it. Are you going to come again?

action.

[dickmoves]

So, quick question, why am I being roped into your scheme and why does this not count as that favor?

action.

[selfhelp]

[Don't mind Billy, he's just happily adding Tommy's form to the pile.]

Because we haven't done the switch yet, so said favour isn't owed.

[fashionably_strong]

Do you need any help with organizing? Also, for testimonials, I didn't wind up dating anyone I met as a romance match, but I befriended several people for friendship matches that I hadn't met before. So that was pretty cool.

[She takes a moment to think of some other feedback.]

Maybe there could be some games for people to play later on in the evening after everyone's had the chance to meet their matches?

[selfhelp]

I can always use an extra hand, sure. Actually, if you think the game idea is good - and I agree - maybe you could take care of that part?

[action]

[halfnhalf]

[Teddy had been piddling around while Billy was making his post and replying to people, first nibbling on a bagel, then just leaning on the back of the couch and watching what's going on. Straight up creepin' on other people's threads.

When there's enough of a break, Teddy slides over to wrap his arms around his boyfriend's shoulders from behind, chin resting on top of his head.]

Looks like you're getting a lot of hits again. Sure you can handle the sign-ups?

[action]

[selfhelp]

[Billy smiles without looking when he feels that weight, scribbling out the last of one more response with his left hand and raising his right to curl his fingers around one of Teddy's arms. Creep away, boyfriend, you are most welcome.]

Maybe if it was like last year, sure. But I've got my laptop this time. I'm sure it'll be a lot easier.