Winter Gala

[justaddh2o]

WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Jeopardy
WHEN: Saturday, December 21 from 5:00 p.m. onward into the early morning hours of Sunday, December 22.
WHAT: The Winter Gala Fundraiser for Jeopardy Relief Efforts
WARNINGS: Please include any necessary warnings in your TLs.
NOTES: This post will serve as a catch-all for logs for the entire event (though you’re also welcome to post things elsewhere, of course).

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, mostly. In the wake of a near-apocalyptic event, the city of Jeopardy is in need. What started out as an idea to advertise Rikki Chadwick's burgeoning business, after a little more planning and nabbing some ideas from Kenzi's post, she and Rupert have reconfigured and rebranded their idea to focus less on her and more on the relief effort.


Characters will enter the venue after giving a small donation at the door and they will be greeted by a large room lit in blues, soft pinks, and purples. From the ceilings hang snowflakes made of glass. The centerpieces are also made of glass. Come to think of it, nearly all the decorations are made of glass. Except, that is, the mistletoe hanging from several of the rafters and archways. A buffet-style dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at which point, the buffet tables and seating tables will be cleared away to make room for the makeshift stage for the DJ and a gigantic dance floor.

Drinks will be flowing, music will be playing, and people will be bidding on silent auctions to win everything from one of the centerpieces to a date with their favorite imPort and everything in between. So, eat, drink, and be merry until you can't stay awake any longer. Why not? It's all for a good cause, after all.

Comments

[the_horror]

You never know. There could be someone out there who latches on to that smell.

[He gave a hopeful grin at that, then shook his head.] But seriously, move over half a step over and someone will notice. Trust me when I say, you're an amazing catch.

[desmodusdraculae]

I dunno. According to plenty of romance novels I should have suitors tripping over themselves to get at me and yet you're still trying to get me to wear a mistletoe hat.

[Kirk raises an eyebrow.] You should be saying that to Rikki.

[the_horror]

[His brow raised at first, then, Ooooh, Vampire. He snorted] Okay, but those novels are generally trash. Maybe if you turned up the charm a little? Or, you know, talked to people instead of holding up a wall.

[He smirks, grinning.] I've already said that to Rikki. I'm also the best boyfriend. I won the bid for that little yellow fellow. Pikachu? She really wanted to pet him.

[desmodusdraculae]

Yes, because if there's one thing I'm good at, it's striking up conversations with strangers.

[You were an exception, Ben.]

She's braver than I am. I don't think I can pet anything that talks.

[the_horror]

I believe you were the one that spoke up to me first, all those months ago.

[He refuses to believe he was an exception]

Right? I wasn't so sure about it myself, but she really wanted to see how soft he was. I mean it shouldn't be too hard. [He reached a hand out to pet Kirk on the shoulder. He teased:] See?

[desmodusdraculae]

You were like 2 feet away from me. Was I supposed to ignore you?

[Look, it was that or think about whether or not talking to him would be rude.]

I doubt she's stopping at one awkward shoulder pat.

[the_horror]

I was not. You called out. I was taking a break from dancing. And besides, that guy there is like three feet away from us. Want to talk to him?

[Okay so the guy was farther than that. Point stands.]

Well, I would have pet your hair, but I was worried you'd remove my hand at the wrist.

[desmodusdraculae]

Me and him aren't alone.

[He has to protest, okay? It's his thing!]

You'd be correct.

[the_horror]

Alright, alright, your protests have been heard.

[He said with a laugh, his hand wringing his wrist a moment, still grinning.]

But your hair looks so soft. Still, I rather not chance it.

[desmodusdraculae]

[Kirk almost subconsciously reaches up to touch his hair. His hair. Really?]

I think you need your eyes examined.

[the_horror]

[He chuckled at that.]

We've had this conversation before. My eyes are fine. It's your sense of self that needs to be checked.

[desmodusdraculae]

I've always had a consistent below par image of myself, thank you very much. I see no reason to change now.

[the_horror]

All the reason to change, Kirk. You mean more to people than you know.

[he swooped in and kissed him on the cheek, smirking.] And stand under the mistletoe next time. Maybe someone will give you that kiss. [then he pat him on the upper arm as he moved back.]

[desmodusdraculae]

[ Kirk's cold cheeks flush slightly at the words and the action, and he has to fight himself to give Ben a fake glare. ]

I'll remove your arm next time, buddy.

[the_horror]

[he chuckled at that and felt no threat to the words, backing up and slipping his hands behind his back, crossing them.]

Consider me warned. Not my fault you chose to stand near a kissing plant. And I like my arms where they are, thank you.